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the Senate led by Dems :::::::::::: S.954, the Farm bill CONGRESS :::::::::::: the Republican led House

05/21/2013 Nativegrl77

The Senate stands in adjournment until 10:00am on Tuesday, May 21, 2013.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in morning business for one hour with the Majority controlling the first half and the Republicans controlling the final half.
Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of S.954, the Farm bill.
The Senate will recess from 12:30pm until 2:15pm to allow for the weekly caucus meetings.
At 12:00 noon today the Senate will observe a moment of silence to honor the victims of the tornado in Oklahoma.

Following the moment of silence at noon, the Senate will proceed to a roll call vote in relation to Cantwell amendment #919 (tribal participation in soil and water conservation programs).

Following the votes Senator Gillibrand will be recognized and intends to offer amendment #931 (restore SNAP cuts with offset).

The managers of the bill are also working on a Sessions amendment #945, but there may be an additional modification. If that modification is agreeable to both sides, it is their intention to adopt that amendment, as modified, prior to the caucus meetings.

12:01pm The Senate began a roll call vote on Cantwell amendment #919 (tribal participation in soil and water conservation programs);Agreed To: 87-8

Cantwell amendment #919 was agreed to 87-8.

Senator Gillibrand offered amendment #931 (SNAP funding). The Sessions amendment #945 (eligibility criteria for agriculture irrigation assistance), as modified, was agreed to.

Following Senator Gillibrand’s statement, the Senate will recess until 2:15pm. After the lunch we will continue to process amendments to the Farm bill.

Senator Sanders asked unanimous consent to set aside the pending amendment in order to call up amendments #963 (CFTC investigation on energy futures and swaps markets) and #964 (CFTC regulation of energy markets). Senator Stabenow said there is an objection to setting aside the pending amendment.

Senator Roberts has called up amendment #948 (SNAP). We are working on an agreement to have a couple votes this afternoon in relation to the Gillibrand and Roberts amendments. Senators will be notified when any votes are scheduled.

The following amendments are pending to S.954, the Farm bill:

Leahy amendment #998 (gigabit Internet pilot program)

The following amendments have been considered to S.954, the Farm bill:

Cantwell amendment #919 (Indian tribes – land and soil conservation programs) Agreed to: 87-8
Sessions amendment #945, as modified (eligibility criteria for agriculture irrigation assistance) Agreed to by unanimous consent
Roberts amendment #948 (SNAP) Not Agreed to: 40-58
Gillibrand amendment #931 (SNAP funding) Not Agreed to: 26-70

4:07pm The Senate began a roll call vote on Roberts amendment #948 (SNAP);

Not Agreed To: 40-58

4:35pm The Senate began a roll call vote on Gillibrand amendment #931 (SNAP);

Not Agreed To: 26-70

Senator Murray asked unanimous consent to proceed to H.Con.Res.25, that the amendment which is at the desk, the text of S.Con.Res.8, the budget resolution passed by the Senate, be inserted in lieu thereof; that H.Con.Res.25, as amended, be agreed to; the motion to reconsider be made and laid upon the table; that the Senate insist on its amendment, request a conference with the House on the disagreeing votes of the two Houses; and the Chair be authorized to appoint conferees. This is the long way of saying she asked to go to conference on the Budget resolution.

Senator Paul asked that Murray modify her request to make it not in order to consider any conference report that includes reconciliation instructions to raise the debt limit. Senator McCain objected to Paul’s request.

Senator McCain then asked that the original Murray request be modified so that 2 motions to instruct conferees be in order, one related to the debt limit and the other related to taxes. Senator Paul objected to the modification. Senator Paul then objected to Murray’s original request.

Following the period of morning business, the Senate resumed consideration of the Farm bill and Senator Stabenow called up Leahy amendment #998 (rural broadband).

The Senate is now in a period of morning business until 6:30pm with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. There will be no further roll call votes tonight.

Tomorrow the Senate will resume consideration of the Farm bill and continue to process amendments.

As a reminder, at 4pm on Wednesday, May 22, the Senate will proceed to the consideration of Calendar #43, S.Res.65, resolution strongly supporting the full implementation of United States and international sanctions on Iran and urging the President to continue to strengthen enforcement of sanctions legislation.

There will be 60 minutes for debate equally divided and controlled in the usual form. Upon the use or yielding back of time, the Senate will proceed to a roll call vote in relation to the resolution. If the resolution is agreed to, the preamble will be agreed to. The motions to reconsider will be considered made and laid upon the table, all with no intervening action or debate.

This evening Senator Reid filed cloture on Executive Calendar #95, the nomination of Srikanth Srinivasan, of Virginia, to be United States Circuit Judge for the District of Columbia Circuit. Unless an agreement can be reached, the cloture vote would occur 1 hour after the Senate convenes on Thursday.
WRAP UP
ROLL CALL VOTES1) Roberts amendment #948 (SNAP) to S.954, the Farm bill; Not Agreed to: 40-58
2) Gillibrand amendment #931 (SNAP funding); Not Agreed to: 26-70

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Began the Rule 14 process of H.R.45, the Repeal of the Affordable Care Act.

Began the Rule 14 process of S.1003, the Comprehensive Student Loan Protection Act. (Coburn)

Began the Rule 14 process of S.1004, the Anti-Trust Freedom Act. (Paul)

No EXECUTIVE ITEMS

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Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Watch Live House Floor Proceedings

Last Floor Action: 5/20
10:42:42 A.M. – The Speaker announced
that the House do now recess.

The next meeting in the House is scheduled for 12:00 P.M.
today.

10:00:12 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:20 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Daniel Webster to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:42 A.M.		MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 12:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.
10:42:42 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.

12:00:52 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 21.
12:01:12 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by Pastor Mark Turner, South Valley Community Church, Gilroy, California.
12:02:59 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:03:02 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Cartwright to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:03:23 P.M.		The Speaker recognized Ms. Zoe Lofgren for the purpose of introducing the guest Chaplain.
12:04:30 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches, which by direction of the Chair would be limited to 15 per side of the aisle.
12:34:13 P.M.		The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received a message from the Secretary of the Senate on May 21, 2013 at 9:45 a.m. stating that that body had passed S. 309.
12:35:28 P.M.	H.R. 1412	Mr. Miller (FL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1412 — “To improve and increase the availability of on-job training and apprenticeship programs carried out by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.”
12:35:46 P.M.	H.R. 1412	Considered under suspension of the rules.
12:35:48 P.M.	H.R. 1412	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1412.
12:48:22 P.M.	H.R. 1412	At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
12:49:03 P.M.	H.R. 570	Mr. Miller (FL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 570 — “To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for annual cost-of-living adjustments to be made automatically by law each year in the rates of disability compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of certain service-connected disabled veterans.”
12:49:06 P.M.	H.R. 570	Considered under suspension of the rules.
12:49:09 P.M.	H.R. 570	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 570.
1:03:27 P.M.	H.R. 570	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
1:03:31 P.M.	H.R. 570	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:03:34 P.M.	H.R. 570	The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
1:04:29 P.M.	H.R. 324	Mr. Cotton moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 324 — “To grant the Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to the First Special Service Force, in recognition of its superior service during World War II.”
1:04:56 P.M.	H.R. 324	Considered under suspension of the rules.
1:04:58 P.M.	H.R. 324	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 324.
1:17:35 P.M.	H.R. 324	At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
1:18:28 P.M.	H.R. 1344	Mrs. Brooks (IN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1344 — “To amend title 49, United States Code, to direct the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security (Transportation Security Administration) to provide expedited air passenger screening to severely injured or disabled members of the Armed Forces and severely injured or disabled veterans, and for other purposes.”
1:19:00 P.M.	H.R. 1344	Considered under suspension of the rules.
1:19:03 P.M.	H.R. 1344	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1344.
1:48:53 P.M.	H.R. 1344	At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
1:50:01 P.M.	S. 982	Mr. Shuster moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 982 — “To prohibit the Corps of Engineers from taking certain actions to establish a restricted area prohibiting public access to waters downstream of a dam, and for other purposes.”
1:50:16 P.M.	S. 982	Considered under suspension of the rules.
1:50:18 P.M.	S. 982	<DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 982.
2:10:51 P.M.	S. 982	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
2:10:54 P.M.	S. 982	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:12:25 P.M.	S. Con. Res. 16	Mrs. Miller (MI) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. S. Con. Res. 16 — “Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for the unveiling of a statue of Frederick Douglass.”
2:12:29 P.M.	S. Con. Res. 16	Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:12:34 P.M.	S. Con. Res. 16	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. Con. Res. 16.
2:22:19 P.M.	S. Con. Res. 16	On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
2:22:21 P.M.	S. Con. Res. 16	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:23:47 P.M.		Mr. Grayson was recognized by the Chair to offer a resolution.
2:24:41 P.M.		The resolution was reported and the Chair recognized Mr. Grayson for the purpose of presenting argument to support the privileged status of the resolution.
2:24:42 P.M.		Upon examination of the resolution, the Chair determined that the resolution offered by Mr. Grayson does not qualify as a question of the privileges of the House.
2:33:30 P.M.	H.R. 1412	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1412 — “To improve and increase the availability of on-job training and apprenticeship programs carried out by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.”
2:59:37 P.M.	H.R. 1412	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 416 – 0 (Roll no. 164).
2:59:38 P.M.	H.R. 1412	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:59:51 P.M.	H.R. 324	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 324 — “To grant the Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to the First Special Service Force, in recognition of its superior service during World War II.”
3:07:50 P.M.	H.R. 324	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 – 0 (Roll no. 165).
3:07:51 P.M.	H.R. 324	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:08:03 P.M.	H.R. 1344	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1344 — “To amend title 49, United States Code, to direct the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security (Transportation Security Administration) to provide expedited air passenger screening to severely injured or disabled members of the Armed Forces and severely injured or disabled veterans, and for other purposes.”
3:14:46 P.M.	H.R. 1344	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 413 – 0 (Roll no. 166).
3:14:47 P.M.	H.R. 1344	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:16:25 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
3:24:04 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
3:55:56 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
5:03:56 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 21.
5:04:20 P.M.		Mr. Webster (FL) filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 228.
5:04:21 P.M.		The House received a communication from Jim Costa, Member of Congress. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Congressman Costa notified the House that he had been served a subpoena for documents issued by the California Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board, regarding a third-party workers’ compensation matter. After consultation with the Office of General Counsel, he has determined that compliance with the subpoena is consistent with the privileges and rights of the House.
5:05:55 P.M.		Mr. Webster (FL) moved that the House do now adjourn.
5:05:57 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
5:05:58 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on May 22, 2013.

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Black History

CONGRESS

05/14/2013 Nativegrl77

The Senate's side of the Capitol Building in DC. — The Senate’s side of the Capitol Building in DC. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

The Senate stands in adjournment until 10:00am on Tuesday, May 14, 2013.
Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 11:00am with the Majority controlling the first half and the Republicans controlling the final half.
Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of S.601, the Water Resources Development Act with the time until noon equally divided and controlled between Senators Boxer and Vitter or their designees.
At noon, there will be a cloture vote on S.601, WRDA. The managers of the bill continue to work on a finite list of amendments; Senators will be notified if an agreement is reached.
The Senate will recess from 12:30pm until 2:15pm to allow for the weekly caucus meetings.

As a reminder, the filing deadline for second degree amendments to S.601, Water Resources Development Act, is 11:15am today. Please send a signed copy of any germane second degree amendments to the cloakroom prior to the deadline so that we may file it at the desk for you. If you have already filed, there is no need to re-file.

The managers of the bill continue to negotiate an agreement to complete action on the WRDA bill. Last night we hotlined a list of amendments that could either be agreed to or would require a vote. We believe we are close to being able to lock in an agreement to limit amendments and vitiate cloture, but, as always, that takes consent and we’re not quite there yet. Another message will be sent if and when an agreement is reached.

If no agreement can be reached, at approximately 12:00 noon the Senate will proceed to a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on S.601, WRDA.

In an effort to give the managers additional time to work on an agreement to limit amendments to S.601, the cloture vote has been postponed and will now occur at 2:30pm.

If we are unable to reach an agreement, we will proceed to the cloture vote at 2:30pm. If cloture is invoked, it will be considered as having been invoked at 12:00 noon.

It appears that we are very close reaching an agreement on a finite list of amendments to S.601, WRDA. We are currently in a quorum call to finalize the details. If we are able to reach an agreement, cloture would be vitiated and we could see some votes on amendments in the 5:30pm range tonight. Again, if no deal is reached, we would proceed with the cloture vote.

The following amendments are pending to S.601, the Water Resources Development Act:

Hoeven amendment #909

The following amendments have been considered to S.601:

Coburn amendment #805 (Army Corps land/guns) Not Agreed to: 56-43 (60-vote threshold)
Whitehouse amendment #803 (oceans) Agreed to: 68-31 (60-vote threshold)
Boxer-Vitter substitute amendment #799 Agreed to by UC
Brown amendment #813, as modified (Asian carp) Agreed to: 95-0
Pryor amendment #801, as modified (farms) Agreed to by UC
Pryor amendment #806 (work-in-kind) Agreed to by UC
Inhofe amendment #835, with a modification to the instruction lines (rural water infrastructure projects) Agreed to by UC
McCain amendment #833 (levee safety programs) Agreed to by UC
Murray amendment #832 (cargo noncontainer) Agreed to by UC
Blunt amendment #800 (resilient construction techniques for extreme weather) Agreed to by UC
Sessions amendment #811, as modified (Tennessee Valley Authority to grant restrictions) Agreed to by UC
Coburn amendment #823 (Infrastructure Deauthorization Commission) Agreed to by UC
Warner amendment #873 (4 Mile Run) Agreed to by UC
Baucus amendment #847 Agreed to by UC
Boxer-Vitter amendment #899, as modified Agreed to by UC
Inhofe amendment #895 Agreed to by UC
Wicker amendment #894 Agreed to by UC
Inhofe amendment #867 Agreed to by UC
Boozman amendment #872 Agreed to by UC
Thune amendment #912 Agreed to by UC
Cornyn amendment #880 Agreed to by UC
Murkowski amendment #904 Agreed to by UC
Klobuchar amendment #884 Agreed to by UC
Wyden amendment #870, as modified Agreed to by UC
Cochran amendment #911, as modified Agreed to by UC
Carper amendment #882 Agreed to by UC
Murkowski amendment #903, as modified Agreed to by UC
Durbin amendment #906, as modified Agreed to by UC
Levin amendment #893 Agreed to by UC
Collins amendment #898 Agreed to by UC
Cardin amendment #861, as modified Agreed to by UC
Brown-Graham amendment #907 Agreed to by UC
Wyden amendment #896 Agreed to by UC
Inhofe amendment #797 Agreed to by UC
Barrasso amendment #868 Not Agreed to: 52-44
Sanders amendment #889 Not Agreed to: 56-40

Senator Boxer asked consent to consider a finite list of amendments including Johnson (SD) #891 (flood insurance) and Landrieu #888 (flood insurance). Senator Toomey reserved his right to object and stated his opposition to Landrieu’s amendment #888 and objected to the request.

After some debate between Senators Landrieu and Toomey, Senator Boxer asked the same consent without the Landrieu and Johnson (SD) amendments.

Senator Rubio reserved his right to object and asked that the Rubio amendment #892 (IRS) be in order. Senator Boxer reminded the Senate that this is a water resources bill and did not agree to include the Rubio amendment in the agreement. Senator Rubio did not object to the overall agreement on the WRDA bill and the request was agreed to.

As a result of this agreement, we will not have a cloture vote on the bill. We expect a series of 2 votes beginning at 5:00pm tonight. Most likely candidates for roll call votes tonight are Barrasso #868 and Sanders #889. Inhofe #797 will likely be a voice vote. We expect to resume voting in relation to the remaining amendments and passage at a time to be determined tomorrow.

The following amendments will be considered and agreed to, en bloc:

– Baucus #847;

– Boxer-Vitter #899, as modified;

– Inhofe #895;

– Wicker #894;

– Inhofe #867;

– Boozman #872;

– Thune #912;

– Cornyn #880;

– Murkowski #904;

– Klobuchar #884;

– Wyden #870, as modified;

– Cochran #911, as modified;

– Carper #882;

– Murkowski #903, as modified;

– Durbin #906, as modified;

– Levin #893;

– Collins #898;

– Cardin #861, as modified;

– Brown-Graham #907; and

– Wyden #896.

Further, that the only remaining amendments in order to the bill be the following:

– Inhofe #797;

– Barrasso #868 (60 affirmative vote threshold);;

– Sanders #889 (60 affirmative vote threshold);

– Coburn #815;

– Coburn #816;

– Merkley #866;

– Udall(NM) #853;

– Hoeven #909; and

– Boozeman #822

No second degree amendments are in order to any of the amendments prior to votes in relation to the amendments. The time until 5:00pm will be equally divided between the two Leaders, or designees, for debate on the amendments. At 5:00pm, the Senate will proceed to vote in relation to the amendments in the order listed. All after the first vote will be ten minute votes. There will be two minutes equally divided prior to each vote. The following amendments are subject to a 60 affirmative vote threshold: Sanders #889; Barrasso #868.

Finally, upon disposition of the Hoeven amendment #909, the cloture motion be withdrawn and the Senate proceed to vote on passage of S.601, as amended.

At 5pm today, the Senate will vote in relation to the Barrasso amendment #868 (water rights) and Sanders #889 (restoration of certain properties impacted by natural disasters). Both amendments are subject to 60-affirmative vote threshold. Following the votes, the Senate will turn to a period of morning business with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. When the Senate resumes consideration of S.601, WRDA, tomorrow (expect around 11:15am), we will resume the voting sequence in the previous order. The first vote in each series will be 15 minute votes and the subsequent votes will be 10 minutes in duration.

5pm votes

– Inhofe amendment #797 (land exchange) **expect voice vote

– Barrasso amendment #868 (water rights)

– Sanders #889 (restoration of certain properties impacted by natural disasters)

Tomorrow’s roll call votes (approx. 11:15am)

– Coburn #815 (beach renourishment);

– Coburn #816 (Infrastructure Deathourization Commission projects);

– Merkley #866 (use of American iron, steel, and manufactured goods);

– Udall(NM) #853 (pilot program);

– Hoeven #909 (surplus water charges);

– Boozeman #822 (recreational lands pass programs);

– Passage of S.601, as amended.

The Senate agreed to the Inhofe amendment #797 (land exchange) by voice vote.

At 5:06pm the Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on Barrasso amendment #868 (water rights) (60-vote threshold);

Not Agreed To: 52-44

Next Vote:

Sanders #889 (restoration of certain properties impacted by natural disasters)

5:34pm The Senate began a roll call vote on Sanders #889 (restoration of certain properties impacted by natural disasters);

Not Agreed To: 56-40

Senator Warner asked unanimous consent that the Senate go to conference on the Budget resolution.

Senator McConnell asked that the request be modified so that it not be in order for the Senate to consider a conference report that includes tax increases or reconciliation instructions to increase taxes or raise the debt ceiling.

Senator Warner objected to modifying the request.

Senator McConnell then objected to the original request.

WRAP UP

ROLL CALL VOTES

1) Barrasso amendment #868 (water rights) (60-vote threshold); Not Agreed To: 52-44 (60-vote threshold)

2) Sanders #889 (restoration of certain properties impacted by natural disasters); Not Agreed To: 56-40 (60-vote threshold)

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Adopted S.Res.140, Commemorating and acknowledging the dedication and sacrifices made by the Federal, State, and local law enforcement officers who have been killed or injured in the line of duty.

Adopted S.Res.141, A resolution recognizing the goals of National Travel and Tourism Week and honoring the valuable contributions of travel and tourism to the United States.

Began the Rule 14 process of S.953, the Student Loan Affordability Act. (Reed)

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Last Floor Action:
2:03:49 P.M. – The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn.

The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on May 14, 2013.

Watch Most Recent House Floor Activity

12:00:09 P.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
12:00:33 P.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Daniel Webster to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
12:00:44 P.M.		MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 2:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.
12:06:00 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.

2:00:13 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 14.
2:00:18 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
2:01:43 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:01:47 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Brooks of AL to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:02:07 P.M.		<ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:11:04 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 5:00 P.M. today.
5:03:16 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 14.
5:03:30 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
5:03:40 P.M.	H.R. 180	Mr. Goodlatte moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 180 — “To encourage, enhance, and integrate Blue Alert plans throughout the United States in order to disseminate information when a law enforcement officer is seriously injured or killed in the line of duty.”
5:03:45 P.M.	H.R. 180	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:03:52 P.M.	H.R. 180	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 180.
5:16:43 P.M.	H.R. 180	At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
5:17:37 P.M.	H.R. 1580	Mr. Walden moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 1580 — “To affirm the policy of the United States regarding Internet governance.”
5:17:56 P.M.	H.R. 1580	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:17:58 P.M.	H.R. 1580	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1580.
5:29:38 P.M.	H.R. 1580	At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
5:30:25 P.M.	S. Con. Res. 10	Mrs. Miller (MI) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. S. Con. Res. 10 — “Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha.”
5:30:39 P.M.	S. Con. Res. 10	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:30:42 P.M.	S. Con. Res. 10	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. Con. Res. 10.
5:42:09 P.M.	S. Con. Res. 10	At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
5:42:26 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for approximately 6:30p.m. today.
6:30:00 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 14.
6:30:15 P.M.		<action_description>UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
6:30:38 P.M.	H.R. 180	<action_description>Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 180 — “To encourage, enhance, and integrate Blue Alert plans throughout the United States in order to disseminate information when a law enforcement officer is seriously injured or killed in the line of duty.”
6:54:08 P.M.	H.R. 180	<action_description>On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 406 – 2 (Roll no. 144).
6:54:09 P.M.	H.R. 180	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:54:19 P.M.	H.R. 1580	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1580 — “To affirm the policy of the United States regarding Internet governance.”
7:02:35 P.M.	H.R. 1580	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 413 – 0 (Roll no. 145).
7:02:36 P.M.	H.R. 1580	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:02:51 P.M.	S. Con. Res. 10	Considered as unfinished business. S. Con. Res. 10 — “Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha.”
7:09:26 P.M.	S. Con. Res. 10	On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 411 – 0 (Roll no. 146).
7:09:27 P.M.	S. Con. Res. 10	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:09:44 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
7:27:56 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
9:10:43 P.M.		Mr. Garamendi moved that the House do now adjourn.
9:10:46 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
9:10:47 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on May 15, 2013.

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The Senate stands in adjournment until 2:00pm on Monday, May 13, 2013.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.
During Thursday’s session, cloture was filed on S.601, the Water Resources Development Act. As a result, the filing deadline for all first degree amendments to S.601 is 4:00pm Monday.
As previously announced, there will be no roll call votes on Monday. The next roll call vote will be at approximately 12:00pm on the motion to invoke cloture on S.601, the Water Resources Development Act.
As a reminder, there is a 4pm filing deadline for first degree amendments to S.601, Water Resources Development Act. If your senator has a germane first degree amendment and would like to protect the right to offer, please send a signed copy of the amendment to the cloakroom prior to the deadline so that we may file it at the desk for you. If you have already filed, there is no need to re-file.Senator Reid said on the floor this afternoon that the managers are close to reaching an agreement to complete action of the WRDA bill. If an agreement can be reached, we could be in a position to vote in relation to amendments and passage of the bill Tuesday and/or Wednesday.
However, if an agreement cannot be reached, the cloture vote on the bill would occur at approximately 12:00 noon tomorrow, Tuesday, May 14.
This afternoon Senator Reid asked unanimous consent to go to conference on the
concurrent resolution on the Budget.
Senator Cruz was unavailable to be on the
floor at this time to object.
Out of respect for the long tradition of comity in
the Senate, Senator Reid withdrew his request.

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1:32:26 P.M. – The House adjourned
pursuant to a previous special order.
The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00
p.m. on May 13, 2013.

2:00:20 P.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
2:00:34 P.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Frank R. Wolf to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
2:00:56 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
2:02:09 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:02:13 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG – The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:02:42 P.M.		The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received a message from the Secretary of the Senate on May 13, 2013 at 10:34 a.m., stating that that body had passed H.R. 360 without amendment.
2:03:49 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn.The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on May 14, 2013.

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The Senate stands in adjournment until 9:30am on Thursday, May 9, 2013.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business for one hour with the Majority controlling the first half and the Republicans controlling the final half.
Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of S.601, the Water Resources Development Act. We will continue to work through amendments to the bill. Senators will be notified when votes are scheduled.

The following amendments are pending to S.601, the Water Resources Development Act:

The following amendments have been considered to S.601:

Coburn amendment #805 (Army Corps land/guns) Not Agreed to: 56-43 (60-vote threshold)
Whitehouse amendment #803 (oceans) Agreed to: 68-31 (60-vote threshold)
Boxer-Vitter substitute amendment #799 Agreed to by UC
Brown amendment #813, as modified (Asian carp) Agreed to: 95-0
Pryor amendment #801, as modified (farms) Agreed to by UC
Pryor amendment #806 (work-in-kind) Agreed to by UC
Inhofe amendment #835, with a modification to the instruction lines (rural water infrastructure projects) Agreed to by UC
McCain amendment #833 (levee safety programs) Agreed to by UC
Murray amendment #832 (cargo noncontainer) Agreed to by UC
Senator Reid Murray unanimous consent that the Senate go to conference on the Budget resolution.Senator McConnell asked that the request be modified so that it not be in order for the Senate to consider a conference report that includes tax increases or reconciliation instructions to increase taxes or raise the debt ceiling.Senator Murray objected to modifying the request.
Senator McConnell then objected to the original request.
At 1:30pm today, the Senate will turn to Executive Session to consider the nominations of Shelly Decker Dick and Nelson Stephen Roman. Under the previous order, there will be up to 30 minutes for debate equally divided and controlled prior to votes on confirmation of the nominations. We expect to consider one by voice vote and the other by a roll call vote, but Republicans have not indicated which one will require the roll call vote.Up to 2 roll call votes at approximately 2:00pm:
- Confirmation of Executive Calendar #39, the nomination of Shelly Decker Dick, of Louisiana, to be a District Judge for the Middle District of Louisiana; and
- Confirmation of Executive Calendar #41, the nomination of Nelson Stephen Roman, of New York, to be District Judge for the Southern District of New York
Upon disposition of the nominations, the Senate will resume consideration of S.601, Water Resources Development Act. As a reminder, we reached an agreement yesterday that the next amendment in order is the Blunt amendment #800 (resilient construction techniques for extreme weather). The managers of the bill are working on moving the bill forward.
WRAP UP
ROLL CALL VOTES1) Confirmation of Executive Calendar #41, the nomination of Nelson Stephen Roman, of New York, to be District Judge for the Southern District of New York Confirmed: 97-0
LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Passed H.R.360, to award posthumously a Congressional Gold Medal to Addie Mae Collins, Denise McNair, Carole Robertson, and Cynthia Wesley to commemorate the lives they lost 50 years ago in the bombing of the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church.

Adopted S.Res.136, recognizing the 60^th anniversary of the Korean War Armistice and the Mutual Defense Treaty of 1953, and congratulating Park Geun-Hye on her election to the Presidency of the Republic of Korea.

Adopted S.Res.137, designating May 2013 as “Older Americans Month”.

Adopted S.Res.138, Congratulating the students, parents, teachers, and administration of charter schools across the United States for their ongoing contributions to education, and supporting the ideals and goals of the 14^th annual National Charter Schools Week, to be celebrated the week of May 5 through May 11, 2013.

EXECUTIVE ITEMS

Confirmed Executive Calendar #39, the nomination of Shelly Decker Dick, of Louisiana, to be a District Judge for the Middle District of Louisiana by voice vote.

This afternoon Senator Reid filed cloture on S.601, Water Resources Development Act of 2013.

The filing deadline for first degree amendments is 4:00pm on Monday, May 13. If your senator have a germane first degree amendment and would like to preserve the right to offer, please send a signed copy of the amendment to the cloakroom prior to the deadline so that we may file it at the desk for you. If you have already filed, there is no need to re-file.

The cloture vote will occur at 12:00 noon on Tuesday, May 14.

The managers of the bill will work over the weekend on an agreement to complete action of the WRDA bill. If an agreement can be reached, we would seek to vitiate the cloture vote.

At a time to be determined by the Majority Leader, in consultation with the Republican Leader, there will be up to 60 minutes for debate equally divided and controlled prior to a vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #40, the nomination of William H. Orrick, III, of California, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of California.

The Senate reached the following agreement to consider the Moniz nomination. At a time to be determined by the Majority Leader, in consultation with the Republican Leader, the Senate will consider Executive Calendar #91, the nomination of Ernest J. Moniz, of Massachusetts, to be Secretary of Energy. There will be up to 3 hours for debate equally divided prior to a vote on confirmation of the nomination.

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9:00:28 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
9:00:32 A.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by Sister Jacquelyn Gusdane, SND, Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin School, Chardon, OH.
9:02:15 A.M.		POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS ON APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL – The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day’s proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Coffman demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Coffman demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal until later in the legislative day.
9:03:08 A.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Bridenstine to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:04:38 A.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches, which by direction of the Chair would be limited to 5 per side of the aisle.
9:25:18 A.M.	H.R. 807	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 202. H.R. 807 — “To require that the Government prioritize all obligations on the debt held by the public in the event that the debt limit is reached.”
9:25:23 A.M.	H.R. 807	Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 807 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit with or without instructions allowed. Measure will be considered read. A specified amendment is in order.
9:26:19 A.M.	H.R. 807	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 807.

10:16:33 A.M.		The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S. 622 and agreed to H. Con. Res. 32.
10:17:34 A.M.	H.R. 807	DEBATE – The House continued with further debate on H.R. 807.
10:34:18 A.M.	H.R. 807	An amendment, offered by Mr. Camp, printed in House Report 113-52 to clarify that the prohibition on compensation for Members of Congress as well as language to require that the Secretary report to Congress any time the new authority is used.
10:34:22 A.M.	H.R. 807	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 202, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Camp amendment.
10:45:12 A.M.	H.R. 807	The previous question was ordered on the amendment (A002) pursuant to the rule.
11:12:50 A.M.	H.R. 807	On agreeing to the Camp amendment; Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 340 – 84 (Roll no. 140).
11:13:21 A.M.	H.R. 807	Mr. Maffei moved to recommit with instructions to Ways and Means.
11:14:40 A.M.	H.R. 807	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Maffei motion to recommit with instructions pending reservation of a point of order. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment adding a new section pertaining to the prohibition on default that pays China first instead of protecting America’s seniors, veterans, and those harmed by natural disasters. Subsequently, the reservation was removed.
11:24:25 A.M.	H.R. 807	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
11:33:43 A.M.	H.R. 807	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 200 – 227 (Roll no. 141).
11:41:33 A.M.	H.R. 807	On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 221 – 207 (Roll no. 142).
11:41:34 A.M.	H.R. 807	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
11:49:29 A.M.		On approving the Journal Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 264 – 140, 1 Present (Roll no. 143).
11:49:54 A.M.		COLLOQUY ON HOUSE SCHEDULE – The Chair recognized Mr. Hoyer for the purpose of engaging in a colloquy with Mr. Brady(TX) on the expectations regarding the legislative schedule for the House during the upcoming week.
12:14:05 P.M.		Mr. Brady (TX) asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Thursday, May 9, 2013, it adjourn to meet at 2:00p.m. on Monday, May 13, 2013 and that the order of the House of January 3, 2013, regarding morning-hour debate not apply on that day. Agreed to without objection.
12:15:00 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.

12:32:27 P.M.

SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

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The Senate stands in adjournment until 10:00am on Tuesday, May 7, 2013.
Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 11:00am with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each with the Republicans controlling the first half and the Majority controlling the final half.
Following morning business, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider Executive Calendar #42, the nomination of David Medine, of Maryland, to be Chairman and Member of the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board with up to one hour of debate equally divided and controlled between Senators Leahy and Grassley or their designees.
Upon the use or yielding back of time (at approximately 12:00pm), there will be a roll call vote on confirmation of the Medine nomination.
The Senate will recess from 12:30pm until 2:15pm to allow for the weekly caucus meetings.
At 2:15pm, the Senate will begin consideration of S.601, the Water Resources Development Act.
12:01pm The Senate began a roll call vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #42, the nomination of David Medine, of Maryland, to be Chairman and Member of the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board;Confirmed: 53-45
Senator Murray asked consent to go to conference on the Budget resolution. Senator McConnell asked that the request be modified so that it not be in order for the Senate to consider a conference report that includes tax increases or reconciliation instructions to increase taxes or raise the debt ceiling.Senator Murray declined to modify her request. Senator McConnell then objected to the request.The Senate stands in recess until 2:15pm.
The Senate has begun consideration of S.601, Water Resources Development Act.
Senator Boxer withdrew the committee reported substitute amendment and called up
Boxer-Vitter substitute #799. The managers are now giving
their opening statements. We are working on lining up the first amendments in
order to the bill.
The Senate is in a period for debate only until 6:30pm on S.601, WRDA, while we figure out the first
amendments to be considered to the bill.
The Senate has reached an agreement that provides for the consideration of the first 3 amendments to the WRDA legislation. At 11:30am tomorrow, Wednesday, May 8^th, the Senate will resume consideration of S.601 and the following amendments will be the first amendments in order to the pending Boxer-Vitter substitute amendment #799:- Coburn #804 (ammunition);- Coburn #805 (Army Corps lands/guns); and
– Whitehouse #803 (oceans).

No second degree amendments are in order to any of these amendments prior to votes in relation to the amendments. The Coburn and Whitehouse amendments are subject to a 60 affirmative vote threshold. The time until 2pm, will be equally divided between the two Leaders, or their designees, for debate on the amendments. Senator Coburn controls 40 minutes of the Republican time.

At 2:00pm the Senate will proceed to vote in relation to the amendments in the order listed. There will be 2 minutes equally divided between the votes and all after the first vote will be 10 minute votes.

Upon disposition of the Coburn and Whitehouse amendments, the substitute amendment, as amended, if amended, will be agreed to and be considered original text for the purposes of further amendment.
WRAP UP
ROLL CALL VOTE1) Confirmation of Executive Calendar #42, the nomination of David Medine, of Maryland, to be Chairman and Member of the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board; Confirmed: 53-45LEGISLATIVE ITEMS
Passed H.R.1071, a bill to specify the size of the precious-metal blanks that will be used in the production of the National Baseball Hall of Fame commemorative coins.

Discharged the Judiciary committee and adopted S.Res.127, Commemorating the 10-year anniversary of the loss of the State symbol of New Hampshire, the Old Man of the Mountain.

Adopted S.Res.130, designating the week of May 1 through May 7, 2013, as “National Physical Education and Sport Week”.

Began the Rule 14 process of S.888, the End User Exemptions from provisions of the Commodity Exchange Act. (Johanns)

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Last Floor Action:
10:00:15 P.M. – The House adjourned.

The
next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on May 7, 2013

10:00:21 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:26 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Reid J. Ribble to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:49 A.M.		MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 12:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.
10:44:00 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:00 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 7.
12:00:05 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
12:01:05 P.M.		POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS ON APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL – The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day’s proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Quigley demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Quigley demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal until later in the legislative day.
12:01:40 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Benishek to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:01:59 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 15 per side of the aisle.

12:39:34 P.M.		The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received a message from the Secretary of the Senate on May 7, 2013 at 9:30a.m., stating that that body had passed S. 743.
12:40:00 P.M.	H. Res. 198	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 198 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1406) to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide compensatory time for employees in the private sector.”
12:40:04 P.M.	H. Res. 198	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 198.
1:38:37 P.M.	H. Res. 198	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 198, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question on H. Res. 198 and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Polis demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on ordering the previous question on H. Res. 198 until later in the legislative day.
1:39:06 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
2:10:27 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 7.
2:11:06 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on ordering the previous question on H. Res. 198, which was debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
2:12:32 P.M.	H. Res. 198	Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 198 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1406) to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide compensatory time for employees in the private sector.”
2:37:29 P.M.	H. Res. 198	On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 230 – 198 (Roll no. 132).
2:46:21 P.M.	H. Res. 198	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 228 – 199 (Roll no. 133).
2:46:22 P.M.	H. Res. 198	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:46:27 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal, which had been postponed from earlier in the day.
2:54:11 P.M.		On approving the Journal Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 293 – 131, 1 Present (Roll no. 134).
2:55:10 P.M.		Mr. Petri asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 9:00 a.m. on May 8. Agreed to without objection.
2:55:51 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
3:14:23 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
5:13:54 P.M.		The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notification of the continuance of the national emergency with respect to Syria – referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 113-22).
5:17:06 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House resumed Special Order speeches.
6:17:00 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.

7:04:00 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 7.
7:04:10 P.M.		Mr. Sessions filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 202.
7:05:00 P.M.		Mr. Sessions moved that the House do now adjourn.
7:05:05 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
7:05:07 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on May 8, 2013.