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the Senate S.744 Congress the House

06/26/2013 Nativegrl77

The Senate will convene at 9:30am on Wednesday, June 25, 2013.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of S.744, the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act with the time until 11:30am equally divided and controlled between the two Managers or their designees.
During Monday’s session of the Senate cloture was filed on the committee-reported substitute and S.744. As a result, the filing deadline for all 2^nd degree amendments to the committee-reported substitute and the bill is 10:30am Wednesday.
At 11:30am, there will be 3 roll call votes in relation to the following:
- Leahy motion to waive all applicable points of order with respect to the Immigration bill
- Adoption of the Leahy amendment #1183, as modified (with the Corker-Hoeven language regarding border security) and
- Motion to invoke cloture on the committee-reported substitute amendment, as amended, if amended, to S.744.
If cloture is invoked on the committee-reported substitute amendment, post-cloture time will run as if cloture were invoked at 1:00am on Wednesday, June 26^th.
10:36am The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on Leahy motion to waive points of order with respect to the Immigration bill.
10:36am The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on Leahy motion to waive points of order with respect to the Immigration bill;Waived: 68-30
12:16pm The Senate began a 10 minute roll call vote on adoption of the Leahy amendment #1183, as modified (with the Corker-Hoeven language regarding border security)Adopted: 69-29
12:35pm The Senate began a 10 minute roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the committee-reported substitute amendment, as amended, if amended, to S.744.Invoked: 67-31
This afternoon and for the 15^th time (Senator Murray has asked 7 times and other Democrats have asked 8 times) since March 23^rd when Senate passed a budget resolution, Senator Murray asked unanimous consent the Senate proceed to the consideration of Calendar #33, H.Con.Res.25; the amendment at the desk, which is the text of S.Con.Res.8, the budget resolution passed by the Senate, be inserted in lieu thereof; and that H.Con.Res.25, as amended, be agreed to. Further, 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 on the part of the Senate; and that following the authorization, two motions to instruct conferees be in order from each side:- Motion to instruct relative to the debt limit; and- Motion to instruct relative to taxes/revenue;That there be two hours of debate equally divided between the two Leaders, or their designees, prior to votes in relation to the motions; further, that no amendments be in order to either of the motions prior to the votes; all of the above occurring with no intervening action or debate.Senator Cruz asked that the request be modified so that it not be in order for the Senate to consider a conference report that includes reconciliation instructions to raise the debt limit. Senator Murray objected to Senator Cruz’s modification because she offered the senator a vote on a motion to instruct conferees on the debt limit. Finally, Senator Cruz objected to Senator Murray’s original request.
Senator Vitter asked unanimous consent to set aside the pending amendments in order to call up Vitter amendment #1330 (domestic violence). Senator Bennet, the acting manager, objected. We are still working on an agreement to consider additional amendments to the bill, but thus far no agreement has been reached.
10:36am The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on Leahy motion to waive points of order with respect to the Immigration bill;Waived: 68-30
Senator Reid asked unanimous consent that a manager’s package of amendments, which is at the desk, be in order and considered, en bloc; that the Senate proceed to vote on adoption of the amendments in this package, en bloc; that upon disposition of the manager’s package, the following amendments be in order to be called up and the clerks be authorized to modify the instruction lines to fit the committee-reported amendment, as amended, where necessary:-          Sessions #1334;
–          Hirono #1718;

–          Fischer #1594;

–          Blumenthal #1636;

–          Vitter #1445;

–          Brown #1311;

–          Toomey #1599;

–          Hagan #1386;

–          Coats #1563;

–          McCaskill #1457;

–          Johnson (WI) #1380;

–          Boxer #1260;

–          Cruz #1580;

–          Feinstein #1250;

–          Lee #1214;

–          Udall (NM) #1218;

–          Vitter #1577;

–          Tester #1459;

–          Vitter #1474;

–          Heitkamp #1593;

–          Lee #1207;

–          Whitehouse #1419;

–          Cruz #1579;

–          Udall (NM) #1691;

–          Cruz #1583;

–          Heinrich #1342;

–          Cruz #1585;

–          Reed (RI) #1608;

–          Cruz #1586;

–          Nelson-Wicker #1253;

–          McCain-Cardin #1469; and

–          Portman-Tester #1634.

That at 9am, Thursday, June 27^th, the Senate proceed to votes in relation to the amendments in the order listed; that the amendments be subject to a 60 affirmative vote threshold; that there be two minutes equally divided prior to each vote; and all after the first vote be ten minute votes; that upon disposition of the Portman-Tester amendment #1634, the pending amendments to the underlying bill be withdrawn; the Majority Leader then be recognized for the purpose of raising points of order against the remaining pending amendments to the substitute amendment; that after the amendments fall, the substitute amendment, as amended, be agreed to; the cloture motion with respect to the S.744 be withdrawn; the bill, as amended, be read a third time, and the Senate proceed to vote on passage of the bill, as amended.

Senator Grassley objected.
Senator Tester asked unanimous consent that it be in order to call up the Portman-Tester #1634 (e-verify). Senator Grassley objected.
There will be a series of 3 roll call votes at 11:30am tomorrow:-          Confirmation of Executive Calendar #179, the nomination of Anthony Renard Foxx, of North Carolina, to be Secretary of Transportation.
–          Adoption of committee-reported substitute amendment, as amended, to S.744; and

–          Cloture on the motion to invoke cloture on S.744, as amended, Comprehensive Immigration Reform.

Under the agreement, if cloture is invoke, the 30 hour clock will run as if cloture had been invoked at 7:00am tomorrow. If all time is used, the time would expire at 1:00pm on Friday. After cloture has been invoked, we will work towards an agreement to yield back some of the post-cloture debate time and vote at a reasonable time tomorrow afternoon. Senator Reid encourages senators to be on the floor during the closing remarks on the Immigration Reform bill.

Agreement on Foxx nomination

I ask unanimous consent that notwithstanding Rule XXII, at 11:30 a.m., Thursday, June 27^th, the Senate proceed to Executive Session to consider Cal # 179, Anthony Renard Foxx – to be Secretary of Transportation, that there be 2 minutes for debate equally divided in the usual form; that following the use or yielding back of time, the Senate proceed to vote without intervening action or debate on the nomination; the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate; that no further motions be in order; that any related statements be printed in the Record; that the President be immediately notified of the Senate’s action and the Senate then resume legislative session.

Agreement on Immigration bill:

I ask unanimous consent that on Thursday, June 27^th upon disposition of the Foxx nomination and the resumption of Legislative session, all post-cloture time be considered expired with respect to the committee-reported amendment, as amended; that the pending amendments to the underlying bill be withdrawn; the Majority Leader then be recognized for the purpose of raising points of order against the remaining pending amendments to the substitute amendment; that after the amendments fall, the Senate proceed to vote on the adoption of the committee-reported substitute amendment, as amended; that upon disposition of the committee-reported substitute amendment, the Senate proceed to vote on the motion to invoke cloture on S.744, as amended; finally, if cloture is invoked it be considered as if cloture had been invoked at 7am, Thursday, June 27^th.
WRAP UP FOR WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26, 2013ROLL CALL VOTES
1)      Leahy motion to waive applicable points of order with respect to S.744; Waived: 68-30

2)      Leahy amendment #1183, as modified (with the Corker-Hoeven language regarding border security); Agreed to: 69-29

3)      Motion to invoke cloture on the committee-reported substitute amendment, as amended to S.744; Invoked: 67-31

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Adopted S.Res.144, Resolution concerning the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the need for international efforts supporting long-term peace, stability, and observance of human rights.

Adopted S.Res.166, Resolution commemorating the 50^th anniversary of the founding of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) and commending its successor, the African Union.

Adopted S.Res.187, Congratulating the Chicago Blackhawks on winning the 2013 Stanley Cup.

Adopted S.Res.188, recognizing June 30, 2013, as the centennial of the Lincoln Highway.

Adopted S.Res.189, relative to the death of the Honorable William Dodd Hathaway, former United States Senator for the State of Maine.

EXECUTIVE ITEMS

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Last Floor Action: 6/26
9:20:17 P.M. – The House adjourned.

The next meeting in the House is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on June 26, 2013

10:00:00 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:06 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Reid J. Ribble to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:38 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.
10:34:22 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.

12:00:38 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of June 26.
12:00:50 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Michael Rucker, Bible Baptist Church, Wichita Falls, Texas.
12:02:07 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:02:12 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Thompson of PA to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:02:33 P.M.		The Speaker recognized Mr. Thornberry for the purpose of introducing the guest Chaplain.
12:03:52 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.

12:33:05 P.M.	H. Res. 274	<action_description>Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 274 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1613) to amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to provide for the proper Federal management and oversight of transboundary hydrocarbon reservoirs, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2231) to amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to increase energy exploration and production on the Outer Continental Shelf, provide for equitable revenue sharing for all coastal States, implement the reorganization of the functions of the former Minerals Management Service into distinct and separate agencies, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2410) making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014, and for other purposes; providing for proceedings during the period from June 29, 2013, through July 5, 2013; and for other purposes.”
12:40:23 P.M.	H. Res. 274	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 274.
1:47:37 P.M.	H. Res. 274	On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (Roll no. 289).
2:10:51 P.M.	H. Res. 274	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (Roll no. 290).
2:10:52 P.M.	H. Res. 274	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:12:48 P.M.	H. Res. 270	Mrs. Miller (MI) asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
2:12:48 P.M.	H. Res. 270	Considered by unanimous consent. H. Res. 270 — “Permitting official photographs of the House of Representatives to be taken while the House is in actual session on a date designated by the Speaker.”
2:13:15 P.M.	H. Res. 270	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
2:13:17 P.M.	H. Res. 270	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:13:27 P.M.		Mrs. Miller (MI) filed a report from the Committee on House Administration on H. Res. 277.
2:13:57 P.M.	H. Res. 277	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 277 — “The title of this measure is not available.”
2:14:08 P.M.	H. Res. 277	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
2:14:15 P.M.	H. Res. 277	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:14:21 P.M.		Mrs. Miller (MI) filed a report from the Committee on House Administration on H. Res. 278.
2:14:43 P.M.	H. Res. 278	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 278 — “The title of this measure is not available.”
2:14:55 P.M.	H. Res. 278	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
2:15:12 P.M.	H. Res. 278	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:15:25 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
2:15:41 P.M.	H.R. 1864	Mrs. Walorski moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 1864 — “To amend title 10, United States Code, to require an Inspector General investigation of allegations of retaliatory personnel actions taken in response to making protected communications regarding sexual assault.”
2:16:30 P.M.	H.R. 1864	Considered under suspension of the rules.

2:16:32 P.M.	H.R. 1864	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1864.
2:47:29 P.M.	H.R. 1864	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.
2:48:18 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
2:48:58 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

5:19:27 P.M.		Mr. Ryan (OH) moved that the House do now adjourn.
5:19:36 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
5:19:37 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on June 27, 2013.

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the Senate considers S.744, Immigration Reform ~ CONGRESS ~ the House considers HR251,HR993,HR1157

06/11/2013 Nativegrl77

The Senate stands in adjournment until 10:00am on Tuesday, June 11, 2013.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S.744, the Comprehensive Immigration bill. The time until 12:15pm will be equally divided and controlled between the proponents and opponents, with Senator Sessions controlling one hour of the opponents’ time.
The Senate will recess from 12:30pm until 2:15pm to allow for the weekly caucus meetings.
At 2:15pm, there will be a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.744. If cloture is invoked, the time until 4:00pm will be equally divided and controlled between the proponents and opponents. At 4:00pm, there will be a roll call vote on adoption of the motion to proceed to S.744.

2:15pm the Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.744, Comprehensive Immigration Reform;

Invoked: 82-15

Cloture on the motion to proceed to S.744, the Immigration Reform bill, was invoked 82-15.

Under the previous order, at 4pm today the Senate will proceed to vote on adoption of the motion to proceed.

4:00pm The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on the motion to proceed to S.744, Comprehensive Immigration Reform;

Adopted: 84-15

Senator Leahy called up amendment #1183 (to facilitate international participation in the performing arts).

Senator Reed asked unanimous consent that at a time to be determined the Senate proceed to vote on passage of S.953, the Student Loan Affordability Act. Senator Coburn objected.

Senator Grassley called up amendment #1195 (prohibit the granting of registered provisional immigrant status until the Secretary has maintained effective control of the borders for 6 months).

The following amendment are pending to S.744, the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act:

Leahy amendment #1183 (international participation in the performing arts)
Grassley amendment #1195 (prohibit the granting of registered provisional immigrant status until the Secretary has maintained effective control of the borders for 6 months)

The following amendments have been considered to S.744:

WRAP UP

ROLL CALL VOTES

1) Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.744, the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act; Invoked: 82-15

2) Motion to proceed to S.744, the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act; Adopted: 84-15

No LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

No EXECUTIVE ITEMS

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Watch Most Recent House Floor Activity

Last Floor Action:6/10
3:03:36 P.M. – The Speaker announced that
the House do now adjourn.

The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on June
11, 2013.

12:00:16 P.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
12:00:30 P.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable George Holding to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
12:01:02 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.
12:25:31 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. today. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.

2:00:40 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of June 11.
2:00:42 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
2:01:54 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:02:02 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Ms. Foxx to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:02:27 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:13:35 P.M.		The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 2702, the Clerk notified the House that she had reappointed Dr. Sharon Leon of Fairfax, Virginia as a member of the Advisory Committee on the Records of Congress.
2:14:48 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for approximately 5:00 P.M. today.
5:05:03 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of June 11.
5:05:04 P.M.	H.R. 1960	FILING AUTHORITY – Mr. Wilson (SC) asked unanimous consent that the Committee on Armed Services be authorized to file a supplemental report on the bill H.R. 1960. Agreed to without objection.
5:05:36 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 June 11, 2013 at 3:44 p.m. stating that that body passed S. 954 and named an appointment to the Senate National Security Working Group.
5:05:58 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
5:06:12 P.M.	H.R. 251	Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 251 — “To direct the Secretary of the Interior to convey certain Federal features of the electric distribution system to the South Utah Valley Electric Service District, and for other purposes.”
5:06:12 P.M.	H.R. 251	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:06:14 P.M.	H.R. 251	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 251.
5:11:19 P.M.	H.R. 251	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.
5:11:32 P.M.	H.R. 993	Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 993 — “To provide for the conveyance of certain parcels of National Forest System land to the city of Fruit Heights, Utah.”
5:11:58 P.M.	H.R. 993	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:11:59 P.M.	H.R. 993	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 993.
5:16:36 P.M.	H.R. 993	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
5:16:39 P.M.	H.R. 993	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:16:57 P.M.	H.R. 1157	Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 1157 — “To ensure public access to the summit of Rattlesnake Mountain in the Hanford Reach National Monument for educational, recreational, historical, scientific, cultural, and other purposes.”
5:17:07 P.M.	H.R. 1157	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:17:09 P.M.	H.R. 1157	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1157.

5:24:26 P.M.	H.R. 1157	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.
5:24:45 P.M.	H.R. 1158	<action_description>Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 1158 — “To direct the Secretary of the Interior to continue stocking fish in certain lakes in the North Cascades National Park, Ross Lake National Recreation Area, and Lake Chelan National Recreation Area.”
5:24:56 P.M.	H.R. 1158	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:24:59 P.M.	H.R. 1158	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1158.
5:31:23 P.M.	H.R. 1158	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
5:31:26 P.M.	H.R. 1158	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:31:37 P.M.	H.R. 723	Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 723 — “To amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate a segment of the Beaver, Chipuxet, Queen, Wood, and Pawcatuck Rivers in the States of Connecticut and Rhode Island for study for potential addition to the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System, and for other purposes.”
5:31:51 P.M.	H.R. 723	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:31:53 P.M.	H.R. 723	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 723.
5:37:20 P.M.	H.R. 723	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
5:37:23 P.M.	H.R. 723	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:37:30 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 P.M. today.
6:30:43 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of June 11.
6:30:47 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
6:31:43 P.M.	H.R. 251	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 251 — “To direct the Secretary of the Interior to convey certain Federal features of the electric distribution system to the South Utah Valley Electric Service District, and for other purposes.”
6:54:25 P.M.	H.R. 251	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 404 – 0 (Roll no. 212).
6:54:26 P.M.	H.R. 251	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:02:33 P.M.	H.R. 1157	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 409 – 0 (Roll no. 213).
7:02:33 P.M.	H.R. 1157	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:03:01 P.M.	H. Res. 255	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 255 — “Requesting the Senate to return to the House of Representatives the bill H.R. 2217.”
7:03:32 P.M.	H. Res. 255	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
7:03:37 P.M.	H. Res. 255	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:05:10 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
7:12:34 P.M.		Mr. Nugent filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 256.
7:13:45 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

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CONGRESS: the House : : : : : the Senate

12/11/2012 Nativegrl77

the Senate Convenes: 10:00amET December 11,2012

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business for one hour with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each with the Majority controlling the first half and the Republicans controlling the final half.
Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S.3637, the Transaction Account Guarantee (TAG) extension legislation with the time until 12:30pm equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees.
The Senate will recess from 12:30pm until 2:15pm to allow for the weekly caucus meetings.
At 2:15pm, there will be a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.3637.
If cloture is invoked, the motion to proceed will be agreed t0

2:17pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.3637, a bill to temporarily extend the transaction account guarantee program (TAG program);

Invoked: 76-20

Under the previous order, the motion to proceed to S.3637, TAG bill, was agreed to. Senator Reid then filled the “amendment tree” with technical amendments and filed cloture on the bill. The cloture vote is expected to occur on Thursday.

For the information of senators, at 4:00pm today, the Senate will execute the order with respect to the Dowdell and Bernal nominations. There will be up to 30 minutes for debate prior to votes on confirmation of the nominations. We expect a roll call vote on confirmation of the Dowdell nomination and a voice vote on confirmation of the Bernal nomination. As a result, senators should expect one roll call vote at approximately 4:30pm today.

At 4:00pm today, the Senate will execute the order with respect to the Dowdell and Bernal nominations. There will be up to 30 minutes for debate prior to votes on confirmation of the nominations. We expect a roll call vote on confirmation of the Dowdell nomination and a voice vote on confirmation of the Bernal nomination. As a result, senators should expect one roll call vote at approximately 4:30pm today.

4:32pm The Senate began a roll call vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #762 John E. Dowdell, of Oklahoma, to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Oklahoma;

Confirmed: 95-0

The Bernal nomination was confirmed by voice vote. There will be no further roll call votes during today’s sessions of the Senate.

WRAP UP

ROLL CALL VOTES

1) Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.3637, the transaction account guarantee (TAG) extension legislation; Invoked: 76-20

2) Confirmation of Executive Calendar #762 John E. Dowdell, of Oklahoma, to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Oklahoma; Confirmed: 95-0

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Passed H.R.4014, to amend the Federal Deposit Insurance Act with respect to information provided to the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection.

Passed H.R.4367, to amend the Electronic Fund Transfer Act to limit the fee disclosure requirement for an automatic teller machine to the screen of that machine.

Passed H.R.2467, a bill to take certain Federal lands in Mono County, California, into trust for the benefit of the Bridgeport Indian Colony.

Discharged the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs committee and passed S.3564, a bill to extend the Public Interest Declassification Act of 2000 until 2014 and for other purposes with a Lieberman substitute amendment and a Lieberman title amendment.

Discharged the Indian Affairs committee and passed H.R.3319, a bill to allow the Pascua Yaqui Tribe to determine the requirements for membership in that tribe.

Passed H.R.6328, the Clothe a Homeless Hero Act with a Gillibrand amendment.

Star printed the report to accompany S.76, the Strengthening Protections for Children and Communities From Disease Clusters Act.

EXECUTIVE ITEMS

Confirmed Executive Calendar #829, Jesus G. Bernal, of California, to be U.S. District Judge for the Central District of California by voice vote.

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House Hearings …

3:00 pm	Hearing: The Devastating Crisis in Eastern CongoCommittee on Foreign Affairs: Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Human Rights
5:00 pm	Hearing: CLOSED: Ongoing Intelligence ActivitiesHouse Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence: Full Committee
5:00 pm	Hearing: H. Res. – Providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.Committee on Rules:

The next meeting in the House is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on December 11, 2012.

Watch Most Recent House Floor Activity

12:00:19 P.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
12:01:36 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.
12:31:28 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.
2:00:45 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of December 11.
2:00:49 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
2:02:20 P.M.		<SPEAKER’S class=hiddenSpellError pre=”Mr ” Dold 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. Dold objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of the Speaker’s approval of the Journal until later in the legislative day.
2:02:54 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Wilson of SC to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:03:21 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:05:22 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 December 11, 2012, at 11:08 a.m., stating that that body had passed H.R. 3187, without amendment and agreed to S. Res. 612
2:08:17 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
6:30:34 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of December 11.
6:30:45 P.M.		Mr. Sessions filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 827.
6:31:21 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.
6:31:36 P.M.		On approving the Journal Roll Call 620 – Yea and Nay vote pending.

6:52:41 P.M.		On approving the Journal Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 272 – 102, 3 Present (Roll no. 620).
6:56:46 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
7:04:30 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
9:02:32 P.M.		Ms. Schakowsky moved that the House do now adjourn.
9:02:46 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
9:02:47 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on December 12, 2012.

Black History

CONGRESS: the Republican led House : the Senate led by Dems

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the Senate Convenes: 2:00pmET December 10, 2012

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 5:00pm with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.
Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S.3637, the transaction account guarantee (TAG) extension legislation with the time until 5:30pm equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees.
During Thursday’s session of the Senate, cloture was filed on the motion to proceed to S.3637. As a result, at 5:30pm on Monday, there will be a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.3637.

Tonight’S.5:30pm vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.3637, a bill to temporarily extend the transaction account guarantee program, will now occur at 2:15pm tomorrow, Tuesday, December 11. If cloture is invoked on the motion to proceed tomorrow, the Senate will immediately adopt the motion to proceed and the Majority Leader will be recognized. The vote has been moved because many senators are having problems returning to DC due to fog in the Northeast that has caused flights to be canceled or delayed. There will be no roll call votes during today’s session of the Senate.

The Senate has reached an agreement to consider the nominations of John Dowdell and Jesus Bernal at a time to be determined by the Majority Leader, in consultation with the Republican Leader. When the Senate considered the nominations, there will be 30 minutes for debate equally divided in the usual form. Following the use or yielding back of time, the Senate will proceed to vote on confirmation of the nominations in the order listed.

– Executive Calendar #762 John E. Dowdell, of Oklahoma, to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Oklahoma; and

– Executive Calendar #829 Jesus G. Bernal, of California, to be U.S. District Judge for the Central District of California.

No ROLL CALL VOTES

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Passed H.R.3187, the March of Dimes Commemorative Coin Act.

Adopted S.Res.612, a resolution honoring the life and legacy of the Honorable Arlen Specter, distinguished former Senator for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

No EXECUTIVE ITEMS

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The next meeting in the House is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on December 11, 2012.

Black History

CONGRESS: Republican led House / the Senate S.1940,Flood Ins& S.3187,FDA bills,S.2237,Small biz/Tax relief

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the Senate Convenes: 2:00pmET June 25, 2012

Following the prayer and pledge, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S.1940, the Flood Insurance bill, post-cloture.
At a time to be determined but prior to 5:30pm on Monday, the motion to proceed to S.1940 will be adopted.
As a reminder to all Senators, cloture was filed on the motion to concur in the House message to accompany S.3187, the FDA bill on Thursday, June 21^st. As a result, there will be a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to concur in the House message to accompany S.3187 at 5:30pm on Monday.

At 5:30pm today the Senate will proceed to a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to concur in the House Amendment to S.3187, the Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act.

The Senate has adopted the motion to proceed to S.1940, Flood Insurance, and Senator Reid filled the amendment tree with the Johnson (SD)-Shelby substitute amendment #2468, Pryor amendment #2469 (residual risk), and the rest of the tree with date changes.

Senator Reid then moved to proceed to Calendar #341, S.2237, Small Business Jobs and Tax Relief Act.

5:30pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to concur in the House Amendment to S.3187, the FDA Safety and Innovation; Invoked: 89-3

No more Votes today

Republicans object to confirming Donna Murphy (Superior Court)

Senator Lieberman asked unanimous that at a time to be determined by the Majority Leader, in consultation with Republican Leader, the Senate consider the nomination of Executive Calendar #231, Donna Mary Murphy, of the District of Columbia, to be Associate Judge of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. That there be 2 hours for debate equally divided in the usual form and that following the use or yielding back of time the Senate proceed to vote on confirmation of the nomination.

WRAP UP

ROLL CALL VOTE

1) Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to concur in the House message to accompany S.3187; Invoked: 89-3

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Adopted S.Res.503, designating June 2012 as “National Aphasia Awareness Month” and supporting efforts to increase awareness of aphasia.

Adopted S.Res.504, expressing support for the International Olympic Committee to recognize with a minute of silence at the 2012 Olympics Opening Ceremony the athletes and others killed at the 1972 Munich Olympics.

No EXECUTIVE ITEMS

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NEXT SESSION in the House 2:00 p.m. on June 25, 2012

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http://clerk.house.gov/floorsummary/floor.aspx -Current House floor activities provided by the Office of the Clerk

2:00:18 P.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
2:00:29 P.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Andy Harris to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
2:00:53 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Aaron Damiani, Church of the Resurrection, Washington, DC.
2:01:58 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:02:03 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:02:30 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 the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on June 21, 2012 at 5:46 p.m.: That the Senate passed H.R. 33.
2:03:28 P.M.		The House received a communication from C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger, Member of Congress. Mr. Ruppersberger notified the House that he had taken a leave of absence from the House Armed Services Committee, effective immediately. The Chair accepted the resignation without objection.
2:03:42 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on June 26, 2012.