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CONGRESS: the Republican led House – back on 6/25 – the Senate will consider S.1940,Flood Insurance bill ,S.3187FDA bill,


  • 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 21st.   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.

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

CONGRESS: the Republican led House – the Senate – S.3220,Paycheck ACT …check out Wrap Up for more info


the Senate Convenes: 10:00amET June 5, 2012

  • Following the prayer and pledge, the Majority Leader will be recognized. It is his intention to resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S.3220, the Paycheck Fairness Act.
  • Following the remarks of the Majority Leader and the Republican Leader, the time until 12:30pm will be equally divided between the two sides with the Majority controlling the first 30 minutes and the Republicans controlling the second 30 minutes.
  • 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.3220, the Paycheck Fairness Act.

At 2:30pm the Senate will proceed to a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the proceed to S.3220, Paycheck Fairness Act.

2:28pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.3220, the Paycheck Fairness Act; Not Invoked: 52-47

The cloture vote on the motion to proceed to the Paycheck Fairness bill, S.3220, failed 52-47. Senator Reid then made a motion to reconsider the failed cloture vote at a later time.

Senator Reid also moved to proceed to S.3240, a bill to reauthorize agricultural programs through 2017 (the Farm bill), and filed cloture on the motion to proceed. Unless an agreement can be reached, the cloture vote would occur on Thursday.

WRAP UP

ROLL CALL VOTE

1) Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.3220, the Paycheck Fairness Act; Not Invoked: 52-47

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Passed S.2061, to provide for an exchange of land between the Department of Homeland Security and the South Carolina State Ports Authority with committee-reported amendments.

Adopted S.Res.477, a resolution calling for the safe and immediate return of Noor and Ramsey Bower to the United States.

Adopted S.Res.478, a resolution commemorating the 200th anniversary of the chartering of Hamilton College in Clinton, New York.

Adopted S.Res.479, commemorating the dedication of the Strategic Air Command Memorial during the 20th anniversary of its stand down.

Adopted S.Res.480, commemorating the 20th Anniversary of United States Strategic Command.

Adopted S.Res.481, celebrating the 60th Anniversary of the United States- Philippines Mutual Defense Treaty and the vitality of the overall bilateral relationship by voice vote.

Adopted S.Con.Res.45, authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event to award the Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to the Montford Point Marines.

No EXECUTIVE ITEMS

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2:30 pm Hearing: **POSTPONED Until Further Notice** Where Are the Lessons Learned In Procuring VA’s Fee Basis Care? Committee on Veterans’ Affairs: Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations

CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS

LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JUNE 5, 2012

 112TH CONGRESS – SECOND SESSION

-The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on June 6, 2012.11:04:02 P.M. -On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.11:03:48 P.M. -Mr. Frelinghuysen moved that the House do now adjourn.11:02:52 P.M. -H.R. 5325Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 5325 as unfinished business.11:02:26 P.M. -H.R. 5325On motion to rise Agreed to by voice vote.11:02:15 P.M. -H.R. 5325Mr. Frelinghuysen moved to rise.11:02:01 P.M. -H.R. 5325On agreeing to the Flores amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.10:50:40 P.M. -H.R. 5325DEBATE – Pursuant to a previous special order, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Flores amendment.10:50:38 P.M. -H.R. 5325An amendment, offered by Mr. Flores, to prohibit the use of funds to be used to enforce section 526 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007.10:50:25 P.M. -H.R. 5325On agreeing to the Fortenberry amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.10:45:46 P.M. -H.R. 5325DEBATE – Pursuant to a previous special order, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Fortenberry amendment.10:45:41 P.M. -H.R. 5325An amendment, offered by Mr. Fortenberry, to prohibit the use of funds to be used to finalize, implement, or enforce the proposed rule entitled “Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Battery Chargers and External Power Supplies”.10:44:25 P.M. -H.R. 5325POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Lummis amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Lummis demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.10:35:40 P.M. -H.R. 5325DEBATE – Pursuant to a previous special order, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Lummis amendment.10:35:38 P.M. -H.R. 5325An amendment, offered by Mrs. Lummis, to prohibit the use of funds to be used to plan or undertake sales or any other transfers of natural or low enriched uranium from the Department of Energy that combined exceed 1,917 metric tons of uranium as uranium hexafluoride equivalent in fiscal year 2013.10:35:05 P.M. -H.R. 5325On agreeing to the Schweikert amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.10:26:12 P.M. -H.R. 5325DEBATE – Pursuant to a previous special order, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Schweikert amendment.10:26:09 P.M. -H.R. 5325An amendment, offered by Mr. Schweikert, to prohibit the use of funds to be used to enforce part 429 or 430 of title 10, Code of Federal Regulations, with respect to showerheads.10:25:58 P.M. -H.R. 5325On agreeing to the Brooks amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.10:20:15 P.M. -H.R. 5325DEBATE – Pursuant to a previous special order, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Brooks amendment.10:20:12 P.M. -H.R. 5325An amendment, offered by Mr. Brooks, to prohibit the use of funds in the Advanced Research Projeacts Agency-Energy Account to be used for unallowable costs related to advertising or promoting the sale of products or services in contravention of the requirements of section 31.205-1, or for unallowable expenditures related to raising capital in contravention of the requirements of 31.205-27, of title 48 of the Code of Federal Regulations.10:18:01 P.M. -H.R. 5325On agreeing to the Landry amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.10:16:56 P.M. -H.R. 5325DEBATE – Pursuant to a previous special order, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Second Landry amendment.10:16:52 P.M. -H.R. 5325An amendment, offered by Mr. Landry, to prohibit the use of funds to be used to carry out section 801 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007.10:15:42 P.M. -H.R. 5325On agreeing to the Landry amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.10:10:09 P.M. -H.R. 5325DEBATE – Pursuant to a previous special order, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the First Landry amendment.10:10:07 P.M. -H.R. 5325An amendment, offered by Mr. Landry, to prohibit the use of funds to be used within the borders of the State of Louisiana by the Mississippi Valley Division or the Southwestern Division of the Army Corps of Engineers or any district of the Corps within such divisions to implement or enforce the mitigation methodology, referred to as the “Modified Charleston Method”.10:09:40 P.M. -H.R. 5325On agreeing to the Graves (MO) amendment Agreed to by voice vote.10:03:31 P.M. -H.R. 5325DEBATE – Pursuant to a previous special order, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Graves (MO) amendment No. 1.10:03:29 P.M. -H.R. 5325An amendment, offered by Mr. Graves (MO), numbered 1 printed in the Congressional Record to limit the use of funds in Title I for the Missouri River Recovery Program to $50 million.10:02:15 P.M. -H.R. 5325On agreeing to the Jordan amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.9:57:37 P.M. -H.R. 5325DEBATE – Pursuant to a previous special order, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jordan amendment.9:57:34 P.M. -H.R. 5325An amendment, offered by Mr. Jordan, to prohibit the funds for the Title 17 Innovative Technology Loan Guarantee Program to be used by the Department of Energy to issue or administer new loan guarantees for renewable energy systems, electric power transmission systems or leading edge biofuel projects as defined by section 1705 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005.9:56:21 P.M. -H.R. 5325POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the King (IA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. King (IA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.9:37:46 P.M. -H.R. 5325DEBATE – Pursuant to a previous special order, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the King (IA) amendment.9:37:43 P.M. -H.R. 5325An amendment, offered by Mr. King (IA), to prohibit the use of funds to be used to implement, administer, or enforce the requirements in the Davis-Bacon Act.9:37:16 P.M. -H.R. 5325POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Mulvaney amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Mulvaney demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.9:30:32 P.M. -H.R. 5325DEBATE – Pursuant to a previous special order, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Mulvaney amendment.9:30:30 P.M. -H.R. 5325An amendment, offered by Mr. Mulvaney, to reduce each amount in this Act by 24 percent. The reduction shall not apply to the 1) Corps of Engineers Account, 2) Nuclear Energy Account, 3) Non-Defense Environmental Cleanup Account, 4) Nuclear Waste Disposal Account, and 5) National Nuclear Security Administration-Weapons Activities Account.9:28:36 P.M. -H.R. 5325POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Fourth Jackson Lee (TX) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Jackson Lee (TX) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.9:27:34 P.M. -H.R. 5325DEBATE – Pursuant to a previous special order, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Fourth Jackson Lee (TX) amendment.9:22:17 P.M. -H.R. 5325An amendment, offered by Ms. Jackson Lee (TX), to reduce the funds available for the “Atomic Energy Defense Activities-National Nuclear Security Administration-Weapons Activities” Account by $10 million and increase the funds available for the “Corps of Engineers-Civil-Department of the Army-Construction” Account by the same amount.9:22:01 P.M. -H.R. 5325POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Stearns amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Stearns demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.9:15:57 P.M. -H.R. 5325DEBATE – Pursuant to a previous special order, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Stearns amendment.9:15:53 P.M. -H.R. 5325An amendment, offered by Mr. Stearns, to prohibit the use of funds to be used by the Department of Energy to subordinate any loan obligation to other financing in violation of section 1702 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 or to subordinate any Guaranteed Obligation to any loan or other debt obligations in violation of section 609.10 of title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations.9:15:38 P.M. -H.R. 5325On agreeing to the Engel amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.9:12:51 P.M. -H.R. 5325DEBATE – Pursuant to a previous special order, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Engel amendment.9:12:49 P.M. -H.R. 5325An amendment, offered by Mr. Engel, to prohibit the use of funds to be used by the Deparment of Energy or any other Federal agency to lease or purchase new light duty vehicles, for any executive fleet, or for any agency’s fleet inventory, except in accordance with Presidential Memorandum-Federal Fleet Performance, dated May 24, 2011.9:11:30 P.M. -H.R. 5325On agreeing to the Luetkemeyer amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.9:11:03 P.M. -H.R. 5325ORDER OF PROCEDURE – Mr. Frelinghuysen asked unanimous consent that the earlier request for a recorded vote on the first amendment offered by Mr. Luetkemeyer be withdrawn, to the end that the question be put de novo. Agreed to without objection.9:11:02 P.M. -H.R. 5325POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Rohrabacher amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Rohrabacher demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.9:02:32 P.M. -H.R. 5325DEBATE – Pursuant to a previous special order, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rohrabacher amendment.9:02:30 P.M. -H.R. 5325An amendment, offered by Mr. Rohrabacher, to prohibit the use of funds to be used for the U.S. China Clean Energy Research Center.8:57:56 P.M. -H.R. 5325Mr. Frelinghuysen raised a point of order against the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment. Mr. Frelinghuysen stated that the amendment violates clause 2(a) of Rule XXI. The Chair sustained the point of order.8:53:15 P.M. -H.R. 5325DEBATE – Pursuant to a previous special order, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Third Jackson Lee (TX) amendment, pending reservation of a point of order.8:53:11 P.M. -H.R. 5325An amendment, offered by Ms. Jackson Lee (TX), to reduce the amount made available for the “Atomic Energy Defense Activities-National Nuclear Security Administration-Weapons Activities” Account by $52 million and increase the “Corps of Engineers-Department of the Army-Operation and Maintenance” Account by the same amount.8:52:57 P.M. -H.R. 5325POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Tipton amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Tipton demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.8:46:53 P.M. -H.R. 5325DEBATE – Pursuant to a previous special order, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Tipton amendment.8:46:51 P.M. -H.R. 5325An amendment, offered by Mr. Tipton, to prohibit the use of funds to be used to conduct a survey in which money is included or provided for the benefit of the responder.8:46:04 P.M. -H.R. 5325On agreeing to the Burgess amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.8:42:48 P.M. -H.R. 5325DEBATE – Pursuant to a previous special order, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Burgess amendment No. 10.8:42:45 P.M. -H.R. 5325An amendment, offered by Mr. Burgess, numbered 10 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds to be used to 1) implement or enforce section 430.32(x) of title 10, Code of Federal Regulations or 2) implement or enforce the standards established by the tables contained in section 325(i)(1)(B) of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act with respect to BPAR incandescent reflector lamps, BR incandescent reflector lamps, and ER incandescent reflector lamps.8:41:29 P.M. -H.R. 5325On agreeing to the Harris amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.8:36:28 P.M. -H.R. 5325DEBATE – Pursuant to a previous special order, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Harris amendment No. 18.8:36:21 P.M. -H.R. 5325An amendment, offered by Mr. Harris, numbered 18 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds to be used to fund any portion of the International program activities at the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy of the Department of Energy with the exception of the activities authorized in section 917 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007.8:36:06 P.M. -H.R. 5325On agreeing to the Cravaack amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.8:31:41 P.M. -H.R. 5325DEBATE – Pursuant to a previous special order, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Cravaack amendment.8:31:39 P.M. -H.R. 5325An amendment, offered by Mr. Cravaack, to prohibit the use of funds to be used to develop or submit a proposal to expand the authorized uses of the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund described in section 9505(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.8:31:21 P.M. -H.R. 5325On agreeing to the Cravaack amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.8:28:15 P.M. -H.R. 5325DEBATE – Pursuant to a previous special order, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Cravaack amendment No. 17.8:28:11 P.M. -H.R. 5325An amendment, offered by Mr. Cravaack, numbered 17 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds to be used by the Department of Energy to require grant recipients to replace any lighting that does not meet or exceed the energy efficiency standard set forth in section 325 of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act.8:27:03 P.M. -H.R. 5325POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Second Luetkemeyer amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Berg demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.8:22:17 P.M. -H.R. 5325DEBATE – Pursuant a previous special order, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Second Luetkemeyer amendment.8:22:14 P.M. -H.R. 5325An amendment, offered by Mr. Luetkemeyer, to prohibit the use of funds to be used for the study of the Missouri River Projects authorized in section 108 of the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2009.8:21:56 P.M. -H.R. 5325POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Second Jackson Lee (TX) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Jackson Lee (TX) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.8:15:52 P.M. -H.R. 5325DEBATE – Pursuant to a previous special order, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Second Jackson Lee (TX) amendment.8:15:51 P.M. -H.R. 5325An amendment, offered by Ms. Jackson Lee (TX), to increase the funds for the “Department of Energy-Energy Programs-Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy” Account by $10 million and reduce the “Atomic Energy Defense Activities-National Nuclear Security Administration-Weapons Activities’ Account by the same amount.8:14:30 P.M. -H.R. 5325POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the First Luetkemeyer amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Berg demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.8:08:54 P.M. -H.R. 5325DEBATE – Pursuant to a previous special order, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the First Luetkemeyer amendment.8:08:52 P.M. -H.R. 5325An amendment, offered by Mr. Luetkemeyer, to prohibit the use of funds to be used to continue the study conducted by the Army Corps of Engineers pursuant to section 5018(a)(1) of the Water Resources Development Act 2007.8:07:39 P.M. -H.R. 5325On agreeing to the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.8:04:01 P.M. -H.R. 5325DEBATE – Pursuant to a previous special order, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the First Jackson Lee (TX) amendment.8:03:53 P.M. -H.R. 5325An amendment, offered by Ms. Jackson Lee (TX), to reduce the amount made available for the “Department of Energy; Energy Programs; Science” may be used in contravention of the Department of Energy Organization Act.8:03:27 P.M. -H.R. 5325POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Second Blackburn amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mrs. Blackburn demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.7:56:47 P.M. -H.R. 5325DEBATE – Pursuant to a previous special order, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Second Blackburn amendment.7:56:45 P.M. -H.R. 5325An amendment, offered by Mrs. Blackburn, to reduce each amount made available by this Act (other than an amount required to be made available by a provision of law) by 1 percent.7:55:20 P.M. -H.R. 5325On agreeing to the Blackburn amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.7:52:50 P.M. -H.R. 5325DEBATE – Pursuant to a previous special order, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the First Blackburn amendment.7:52:48 P.M. -H.R. 5325An amendment, offered by Mrs. Blackburn, to prohibit the use of funds to be used to provide new loan guarantees commitments under section 1705 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005.7:51:32 P.M. -H.R. 5325POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Kucinich amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Kucinich demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.7:43:25 P.M. -H.R. 5325DEBATE – Pursuant to a previous special order, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Kucinich amendment.7:43:22 P.M. -H.R. 5325An amendment, offered by Mr. Kucinich, to prohibit the use of funds to be used to provide new loan guarantees under section 1703 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005.7:42:11 P.M. -H.R. 5325On agreeing to the Young (AK) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.7:39:31 P.M. -H.R. 5325DEBATE – Pursuant to a previous special order, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Young (AK) amendment.7:39:08 P.M. -H.R. 5325An amendment, offered by Mr. Young (AK), to prohibit the use of funds to be used to implement section 10011(b) of Public Law 111-11.7:38:04 P.M. -H.R. 5325On agreeing to the Kaptur amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.7:36:34 P.M. -H.R. 5325DEBATE – Pursuant to a previous special order, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Kaptur amendment.7:36:31 P.M. -H.R. 5325An amendment, offered by Ms. Kaptur, to limit funds to plan for termination of periodic nourishment for water resource development projects.7:35:20 P.M. -H.R. 5325The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.7:35:06 P.M. -H.R. 5325Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5325 — “Making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013, and for other purposes.”7:34:29 P.M. -H.R. 4282Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.7:34:26 P.M. -H.R. 4282On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.7:22:20 P.M. -H.R. 4282DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4282.7:22:18 P.M. -H.R. 4282Considered under suspension of the rules.7:22:02 P.M. -H.R. 4282Mr. Berg moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 4282 — “To amend part D of title IV of the Social Security Act to ensure that the United States can comply fully with the obligations of the Hague Convention of 23 November 2007 on the International Recovery of Child Support and Other Forms of Family Maintenance, and for other purposes.”7:21:50 P.M. -The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.7:20:43 P.M. -NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO OFFER MOTION TO INSTRUCT – Mr. Doggett notified the House of his intent to offer a motion to instruct conferees on the bill H.R. 4348. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the managers on the part of the House at the conference on the disagreeing votes of the two Houses on the Senate amendment to the bill H.R. 4348 to be instructed to recede from disagreement with the provisions contained in section 100201 of the Senate amendment (relating to stop tax haven abuse – authorizing special measures against foreign jurisdictions, financial institutions, and others that significantly impede United States tax enforcement).7:19:32 P.M. -H.R. 5325Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 5325 as unfinished business.7:19:19 P.M. -H.R. 5325On motion to rise Agreed to by voice vote.7:19:03 P.M. -H.R. 5325Mr. Frelinghuysen moved to rise.7:18:51 P.M. -H.R. 5325On agreeing to the Matheson amendment Failed by recorded vote: 152 – 235 (Roll no. 318).7:13:17 P.M. -H.R. 5325On agreeing to the McClintock amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 138 – 249 (Roll no. 317).7:07:41 P.M. -H.R. 5325On agreeing to the Hirono amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 131 – 257 (Roll no. 316).7:01:52 P.M. -H.R. 5325On agreeing to the McClintock amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 106 – 281 (Roll no. 315).6:34:29 P.M. -H.R. 5325The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.6:34:13 P.M. -H.R. 5325Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5325 — “Making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013, and for other purposes.”6:33:57 P.M. -NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO OFFER MOTION TO INSTRUCT – Mr. Flake notified the House of his intent to offer a motion to instruct conferees on the bill H.R. 4348. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the managers on the part of the House at the conference on the disagreeing votes of the two Houses on the Senate amendment to the bill H.R. 4348 to be instructed to recede from disagreement with the provision contained in the matter proposed to be inserted as section 104(c)(1)(B) of title 23, United States Code, by section 1105 of the Senate amendment that reads as follows: “for each State, the amount of combined apportionments for the programs shall not be less than 95 percent of the estimated tax payments attributable to highway users in the State paid into the Highway Trust Fund (other than the Mass Transit Account) in the most recent fiscal year for which data are available”.6:32:04 P.M. -H. Con. Res. 128Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.6:32:03 P.M. -H. Con. Res. 128On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.6:31:51 P.M. -H. Con. Res. 128Considered by unanimous consent. H. Con. Res. 128 — “Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event to award the Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to the Montford Point Marines.”6:31:31 P.M. -H. Con. Res. 128Mr. Lungren, Daniel E. asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.6:31:29 P.M. -H.R. 5883Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.6:31:27 P.M. -H.R. 5883On passage Passed without objection.6:30:59 P.M. -H.R. 5883Considered by unanimous consent. H.R. 5883 — “To make a technical correction in Public Law 112-108.”6:30:56 P.M. -H.R. 5883Mr. Cole asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.6:30:55 P.M. -H.R. 5890Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.6:30:52 P.M. -H.R. 5890On passage Passed without objection.6:30:42 P.M. -H.R. 5890Considered by unanimous consent. H.R. 5890 — “To correct a technical error in Public Law 112-122.”6:30:22 P.M. -H.R. 5890Mr. Dold asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.6:30:21 P.M. -The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of June 5.6:08:15 P.M. -The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.6:08:00 P.M. -H.R. 4222Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.6:07:58 P.M. -H.R. 4222On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.6:04:13 P.M. -H.R. 4222DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4222.6:04:12 P.M. -H.R. 4222Considered under suspension of the rules.6:03:34 P.M. -H.R. 4222Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 4222 — “To provide for the conveyance of certain land inholdings owned by the United States to the Tucson Unified School District and to the Pascua Yaqui Tribe of Arizona, and for other purposes.”6:03:33 P.M. -H.R. 2336Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.6:03:31 P.M. -H.R. 2336On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.5:57:49 P.M. -H.R. 2336DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2336.5:57:48 P.M. -H.R. 2336Considered under suspension of the rules.5:57:27 P.M. -H.R. 2336Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2336 — “To amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate segments of the York River and associated tributaries for study for potential inclusion in the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System.”5:57:26 P.M. -H.R. 1740Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.5:57:23 P.M. -H.R. 1740On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.5:53:14 P.M. -H.R. 1740DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1740.5:53:10 P.M. -H.R. 1740Considered under suspension of the rules.5:52:34 P.M. -H.R. 1740Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1740 — “To amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate a segment of Illabot Creek in Skagit County, Washington, as a component of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System.”5:52:27 P.M. -S. 363At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Hastings (WA) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.5:49:20 P.M. -S. 363DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 363.5:49:19 P.M. -S. 363Considered under suspension of the rules.5:48:50 P.M. -S. 363Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 363 — “To authorize the Secretary of Commerce to convey property of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to the City of Pascagoula, Mississippi, and for other purposes.”5:48:43 P.M. -S. 292At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Hastings (WA) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.5:39:43 P.M. -S. 292DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 292.5:39:39 P.M. -S. 292Considered under suspension of the rules.5:39:13 P.M. -S. 292Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 292 — “To resolve the claims of the Bering Straits Native Corporation and the State of Alaska to land adjacent to Salmon Lake in the State of Alaska and to provide for the conveyance to the Bering Straits Native Corporation of certain other public land in partial satisfaction of the land entitlement of the Corporation under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act.”5:38:52 P.M. -H.R. 241Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.5:38:50 P.M. -H.R. 241On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.5:33:45 P.M. -H.R. 241DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 241.5:33:42 P.M. -H.R. 241Considered under suspension of the rules.5:33:31 P.M. -H.R. 241Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 241 — “To authorize the conveyance of certain National Forest System lands in the Los Padres National Forest in California.”5:33:15 P.M. -H.R. 3263Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.5:33:10 P.M. -H.R. 3263On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.5:26:18 P.M. -H.R. 3263DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3263.5:26:16 P.M. -H.R. 3263Considered under suspension of the rules.5:25:49 P.M. -H.R. 3263Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 3263 — “To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to allow the storage and conveyance of nonproject water at the Norman project in Oklahoma, and for other purposes.”5:25:48 P.M. -H.R. 2512Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.5:25:46 P.M. -H.R. 2512On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.5:14:23 P.M. -H.R. 2512DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2512.5:14:21 P.M. -H.R. 2512Considered under suspension of the rules.5:14:10 P.M. -H.R. 2512Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2512 — “To provide for the conveyance of certain Federal land in Clark County, Nevada, for the environmental remediation and reclamation of the Three Kids Mine Project Site, and for other purposes.”5:14:09 P.M. -H.R. 2060Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.5:14:06 P.M. -H.R. 2060On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.5:04:24 P.M. -H.R. 2060DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2060.5:04:22 P.M. -H.R. 2060Considered under suspension of the rules.5:04:10 P.M. -H.R. 2060Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2060 — “To amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to adjust the Crooked River boundary, to provide water certainty for the City of Prineville, Oregon, and for other purposes.”5:01:35 P.M. -The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.5:01:02 P.M. -H.R. 5325Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 5325 as unfinished business.5:00:54 P.M. -H.R. 5325On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.5:00:44 P.M. -H.R. 5325Mr. Frelinghuysen moved that the committee rise.4:59:53 P.M. -H.R. 5325POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Reed amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Reed demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.4:52:24 P.M. -H.R. 5325DEBATE – Pursuant to a previous special order, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Reed amendment.4:52:22 P.M. -H.R. 5325An amendment, offered by Mr. Reed, to increase funding for the Non-defense Environmental Cleanup account by $36 million by decreasing funds from the Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Departmental Administration and Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation Office of the Administrator.4:51:29 P.M. -H.R. 5325POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Chabot amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Chabot demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.4:41:33 P.M. -H.R. 5325DEBATE – Pursuant to a previous special order, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Chabot amendment.4:41:31 P.M. -H.R. 5325An amendment, offered by Mr. Chabot, to reduce funds from various accounts and applying the savings to the spending reduction accounts.4:34:33 P.M. -H.R. 5325POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Lujan amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Lujan demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.4:30:01 P.M. -H.R. 5325DEBATE – Pursuant a previous special order, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Lujan amendment.4:29:59 P.M. -H.R. 5325An amendment, offered by Mr. Lujan, to reduce funds for Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation Office of the Administrator by $21,899,000 and increase funds for Environmental and Other Defense Activities Defense Environmental Cleanup by $21,899,000.4:29:37 P.M. -H.R. 5325On agreeing to the Pearce amendment; Failed by voice vote.4:22:20 P.M. -H.R. 5325DEBATE – Pursuant a previous special order, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Pearce amendment.4:22:18 P.M. -H.R. 5325An amendment, offered by Mr. Pearce, to reduce funds for Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation Office of the Administrator by $40 million and increse funds for Environmental and Other Defense Activities Defense Environmental Cleanup by $40 million.4:21:19 P.M. -H.R. 5325POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Fortenberry amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Fortenberry demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.4:14:32 P.M. -H.R. 5325DEBATE – Pursuant a previous special order, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Fortenberry amendment.4:14:26 P.M. -H.R. 5325An amendment, offered by Mr. Fortenberry, to redirect funds within the Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation account.4:13:05 P.M. -H.R. 5325The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.4:12:51 P.M. -H.R. 5325Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5325 — “Making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013, and for other purposes.”4:05:15 P.M. -Mr. Frelinghuysen asked unanimous consent that, during further consideration of H.R. 5325 in the Committee of the Whole pursuant to House Resolution 667, no further amendment to the bill may be offered except those on a list submitted to the desk. Agreed to without objection.4:04:46 P.M. -H.R. 5325Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 5325 as unfinished business.4:04:35 P.M. -H.R. 5325On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.4:04:25 P.M. -H.R. 5325Mr. Frelinghuysen moved that the committee rise.4:02:59 P.M. -H.R. 5325POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Burgess amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Frelinghuysen demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.3:42:30 P.M. -H.R. 5325DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 667, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Burgess amendment No. 9 under the five-minute rule.3:42:27 P.M. -H.R. 5325An amendment, offered by Mr. Burgess, numbered 9 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce the Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation construction and expansion account by $100,000,000, and to apply the savings to the spending reduction account.3:41:02 P.M. -H.R. 5325POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Polis (CO) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Polis (CO) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.3:29:58 P.M. -H.R. 5325DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 667, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Polis (CO) amendment under the five-minute rule.3:29:55 P.M. -H.R. 5325An amendment, offered by Mr. Polis, to reduce the nuclear weapons technology account by $298,000,000, and to apply the savings to the spending reduction account.3:28:47 P.M. -H.R. 5325On agreeing to the Welch amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.3:26:39 P.M. -H.R. 5325DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 667, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Welch (VT) amendment No. 7 under the five-minute rule.3:26:36 P.M. -H.R. 5325An amendment, offered by Mr. Welch, which states that such funds under the provisions of this amendment be made available for the Secretary of Energy to comply with the Department’s energy management requirements of the National Energy Conservaion Policy Act.3:25:00 P.M. -H.R. 5325POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Sanchez, Loretta (CA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Sanchez demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.3:18:31 P.M. -H.R. 5325DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 667, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Sanchez, Loretta (CA) amendment under the five-minute rule.3:18:11 P.M. -H.R. 5325An amendment, offered by Ms. Sanchez, Loretta, to reduce the Department of Energy’s departmental administration account by $16,000,000, and increase the Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation account by $16,000,000.3:17:17 P.M. -H.R. 5325POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Shimkus amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Shimkus demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.3:04:53 P.M. -H.R. 5325DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 667, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Shimkus amendment under the five-minute rule.3:04:48 P.M. -H.R. 5325An amendment, offered by Mr. Shimkus, to reduce the Department of Energy salary and expenses account by $10,000,000, and increase the Nuclear Regulatory Commission salaries and expenses account by $10,000,000.3:03:52 P.M. -H.R. 5325POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Matheson amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Matheson demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.2:56:34 P.M. -H.R. 5325DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 667, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Matheson amendment under the five-minute rule.2:56:30 P.M. -H.R. 5325An amendment, offered by Mr. Matheson, to increase the construction and expansion account of Non-Defense environmental cleanup by $9,600,000, and reduce the National Nuclear Security construction and expansion account by $9,600,000.2:54:23 P.M. -H.R. 5325POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Connolly (VA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Frelinghuysen demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.2:42:39 P.M. -H.R. 5325DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 667, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Connolly (VA) amendment under the five-minute rule.2:42:35 P.M. -H.R. 5325An amendment, offered by Mr. Connolly (VA), to reduce oil shale development by $25,000,000, and to apply the savings to the spending reduction account.2:42:12 P.M. -H.R. 5325POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the McClintock amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. McClintock demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.2:32:59 P.M. -H.R. 5325DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 667, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the McClintock amendment No. 5 under the five-minute rule.2:32:20 P.M. -H.R. 5325An amendment, offered by Mr. McClintock, numbered 5 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce the fossil energy research and development account by $554,000,000, and to apply the savings to the spending reduction account.2:31:57 P.M. -H.R. 5325POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Hirono amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Hirono demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.2:20:25 P.M. -H.R. 5325DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 667, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Hirono amendment under the five-minute rule.2:20:11 P.M. -H.R. 5325An amendment, offered by Ms. Hirono, to reduce the fossil energy research and development account by $133,400,000, and increase funds for the advanced research project agency account by $133,400,000.2:19:28 P.M. -H.R. 5325POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the McClintock amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. McClintock demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.2:14:22 P.M. -H.R. 5325DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 667, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the McClintock amendment No. 3 under the five-minute rule.2:14:01 P.M. -H.R. 5325An amendment, offered by Mr. McClintock, numbered 3 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce the construction and expansion account of nuclear energy by $514,391,000, and to apply the savings to the spending reduction account.2:13:18 P.M. -H.R. 5325The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.2:13:06 P.M. -H.R. 5325Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5325 — “Making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013, and for other purposes.”2:12:00 P.M. -The House received a communication from Karrie Pardieck, Constituent Services Director, Congressman Mike Pence. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Ms. Pardieck notified the House that she had been served with a trial subpoena ad testificandum issued by the State of Indiana’s Delaware County Circuit Court No. 4 and that after consultation with the Office of General Counsel, she will determine whether compliance with the subpoena is consistent with the privileges and rights of the House.2:02:19 P.M. -ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.2:01:54 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.2:01:49 P.M. -The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.2:00:17 P.M. -Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.2:00:14 P.M. -The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of June 5.12:07:25 P.M. -The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.12:01:04 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.12:00:27 P.M. -The Speaker designated the Honorable Adrian Smith to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.12:00:16 P.M. -The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

Congress: the Republican led House – the Senate considers S.1789, S.1925 & NLRB


the Senate Convened at 10:00amet April 24, 2012

  • Following the prayer and pledge, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S.1925, the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act.
  • At 10:30am, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S.J.Res.36, a joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Labor Relations Board relating to representation election procedures with the time until 12:30pm equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees.
  • At 12:30pm, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S.1925, VAWA.
  • The Senate will recess from 12:50pm until 2:15pm to allow for the weekly caucus meetings.
  • At 2:15pm, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S.J.Res.36 and conduct a roll call vote on the motion to proceed to S.J.Res.36.  If the motion is defeated, there will be several roll call votes in order to complete action on S.1789, the Postal Reform bill following the vote at 2:15pm.

This morning the Senate executed the previous order to send the Transportation bill to conference and appointed the senators listed below as conferees. H.R.4348, as amended with the text of S.1813 as passed by the Senate, is the vehicle for the conference.

Boxer

Baucus

Rockefeller

Durbin

Johnson (SD)

Schumer

Nelson (FL)

Menendez

Inhofe

Vitter

Hatch

Shelby

Hutchison

Hoeven

2:16pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to proceed to S.J.Res.36, a joint resolution of disapproval relative to the rule submitted by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) relating to representation election procedures; Not Agreed to: 45-54

3:08pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the Lieberman motion to waive the Budget Act with respect to the Lieberman-Collins substitute amendment #2000, as modified and S.1789, the Postal Reform bill; Agreed to: 62-37

3:38 pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the McCain amendment #2033 (reorganization commission) to S.1789, the Postal Reform bill; Not Agreed to: 30-69

4:08pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the Coburn amendment #2061, as modified (mandatory retirement); not agreed to: 33-65

The following amendments are pending to S.1789, the Postal Reform bill:

The following amendments to S.1789 have been considered:

The following amendments to S.1789 have been considered:

WRAP UP

 ROLL CALL VOTES

1)      Motion to proceed to S.J.Res.36, a joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Labor Relations Board relating to representation election procedures; Not Agreed To: 45-54

2)      Lieberman motion to waive the Budget Act with respect to the substitute amendment #2000, as modified and S.1789, the Postal Reform bill; Agreed To: 62-37

3)      McCain amendment #2033 (reorganization commission); Not Agreed To: 30-69

4)      Coburn amendment #2061, as modified (mandatory retirement); Not Agreed To: 33-65

5)      Udall(NM) amendment #2043, as modified (six-day delivery); Not Agreed To: 43-56

6)      Akaka amendment #2034 (workers compensation); Not Agreed To: 46-53

7)      Corker amendment #2083 (frequency of mail delivery); Not Agreed To: 29-70

8)      Akaka amendment #2049 (managerial organizations); Not Agreed To: 57-42

9)      Paul amendment #2025 (end mailbox use monopoly); Not Agreed To: 35-64

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Adopted S.Res.432, designating April 30, 2012, as “Día de los Niños: Celebrating Young Americans”.

Adopted S.Res.433, designating April 2012 as “National Child Abuse Prevention Month”.

By unanimous consent, the following items were placed on the Legislative Calendar:

–          S.2338, the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2012. (Hutchison, Grassley and Cornyn)

–          S.2343, the Stop Student Loan Interest Rate Hike Act. (Reid)

–          S.2344, To extend the National Flood Insurance Program until December 31, 2012. (Vitter)

No EXECUTIVE ITEMS

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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS

LEGISLATIVE DAY OF APRIL 24, 2012

 112TH CONGRESS – SECOND SESSION

  -The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on April 25, 2012.9:02:10 P.M. -On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.9:02:00 P.M. -Mr. Pearce moved that the House do now adjourn.7:23:06 P.M. -SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.7:15:35 P.M. -ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.7:14:56 P.M. -Mr. Walden asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, April 25, 2012, for Morning-Hour debate and 1 p.m. for legislative business. Agreed to without objection.7:14:39 P.M. -H.R. 2157Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.7:14:36 P.M. -H.R. 2157On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 376 – 2 (Roll no. 178).6:45:19 P.M. -H.R. 2157Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2157 — “To facilitate a land exchange involving certain National Forest System lands in the Inyo National Forest, and for other purposes.”6:45:02 P.M. -UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of a motion to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.6:45:01 P.M. -The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of April 24.5:02:50 P.M. -The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for  6:30 P.M. today.5:02:25 P.M. -H.R. 2240At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Bishop (UT) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.4:57:04 P.M. -H.R. 2240DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2240.4:57:03 P.M. -H.R. 2240Considered under suspension of the rules.4:57:00 P.M. -H.R. 2240Mr. Bishop (UT) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2240 — “To authorize the exchange of land or interest in land between Lowell National Historical Park and the city of Lowell in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and for other purposes.”4:56:45 P.M. -H.R. 491Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.4:56:41 P.M. -H.R. 491On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.4:53:31 P.M. -H.R. 491DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 491.4:53:29 P.M. -H.R. 491Considered under suspension of the rules.4:53:11 P.M. -H.R. 491Mr. Bishop (UT) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 491 — “To modify the boundaries of Cibola National Forest in the State of New Mexico, to transfer certain Bureau of Land Management land for inclusion in the national forest, and for other purposes.”4:53:07 P.M. -H.R. 2947Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.4:53:04 P.M. -H.R. 2947On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.4:49:55 P.M. -H.R. 2947DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2947.4:49:53 P.M. -H.R. 2947Considered under suspension of the rules.4:49:30 P.M. -H.R. 2947Mr. Bishop (UT) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 2947 — “To provide for the release of the reversionary interest held by the United States in certain land conveyed by the United States in 1950 for the establishment of an airport in Cook County, Minnesota.”4:49:13 P.M. -H.R. 2050At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Bishop (UT) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.4:44:22 P.M. -H.R. 2050DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2050.4:44:20 P.M. -H.R. 2050Considered under suspension of the rules.4:44:00 P.M. -H.R. 2050Mr. Bishop (UT) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 2050 — “To authorize the continued use of certain water diversions located on National Forest System land in the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness and the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness in the State of Idaho, and for other purposes.”4:43:41 P.M. -H.R. 2157At 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.4:38:34 P.M. -H.R. 2157DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2157.4:38:30 P.M. -H.R. 2157Considered under suspension of the rules.4:38:00 P.M. -H.R. 2157Mr. Bishop (UT) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 2157 — “To facilitate a land exchange involving certain National Forest System lands in the Inyo National Forest, and for other purposes.”4:37:50 P.M. -H.R. 1038At 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.4:31:27 P.M. -H.R. 1038DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1038.4:31:25 P.M. -H.R. 1038Considered under suspension of the rules.4:31:03 P.M. -H.R. 1038Mr. Bishop (UT) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1038 — “To authorize the conveyance of two small parcels of land within the boundaries of the Coconino National Forest containing private improvements that were developed based upon the reliance of the landowners in an erroneous survey conducted in May 1960.”4:30:26 P.M. -The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until 6:30 p.m. today.4:30:20 P.M. -The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of April 24.2:14:25 P.M. -The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for  4:30 P.M. today.2:13:43 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 April 24, 2012 at 12:45 p.m. stating that that body had passed H.R. 4348 with an amendment; insisted on its amendment, requested a conference with the House and appointed conferees.2:03:20 P.M. -ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.2:02:54 P.M. -PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Sablan to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.2:02:46 P.M. -The Speaker announced approval of the Journal.  Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.2:01:39 P.M. -Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Joel Osteen, Lakewood Church, Houston, Texas2:00:00 P.M. -The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of April 24.12:10:58 P.M. -The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for  2:00 P.M. today.12:00:57 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.12:00:30 P.M. -The Speaker designated the Honorable John Abney Culberson to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.12:00:18 P.M. -The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

Congress: Republicans control the House & their Highway Bill passed 237-178 1dem voted w/Rs – the Senate considers S.2230,Paying a Fair Act&S.2204,Repeal Big Oil Tax subsidies Act


the Senate Convened at  9:30am ET March 29, 2012

  • Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S.2230, the Paying a Fair Act with the time until 11:30am equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees with the Majority controlling the first 30 minutes and the Republicans controlling the second 30 minutes.
  • As a reminder to all Senators, cloture was filed on S.2204, the Repeal Big Oil Tax Subsidies Act during Tuesday’s session of the Senate. The filing deadline for 2nd degree amendments to S.2204 is 10:30am on Thursday.
  • At approximately 11:30am, there will be a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on S.2204, the Repeal Big Oil Tax Subsidies Act.
  • The Surface Transportation bill expires at the end of the month; that will have to be addressed prior to the scheduled recess.

At 11:15am, the Senate will proceed to a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.2204, the Repeal Big Oil Tax Subsidies Act.

The filing deadline for 2nd degree amendments to S.2204, the Repeal Big Oil Tax Subsidies Act is 10:30am today.

11:15am The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.2044, the Repeal Big Oil Tax Subsidies Act; Not Invoked: 51-47

 This afternoon Senator Reid asked unanimous consent the Senate proceed to vote on passage of H.R.4281, the Surface Transportation Extension Act.

Senate passes H.R.4281, 90-day extension of Surface Transportation bill

Senators Boxer, Cardin, Whitehouse, and Landrieu reserved their right to object and asked that the request be modified so that an amendment, which is the text of S.1813, the Surface Transportation bill passed by the Senate on March 14, 2012, be agreed to; the bill as amended, be read a third time and passed. Senator McConnell objected to each of the requests.The Senate then passed H.R.4281 by a voice vote.

There will be no further roll call votes this week. Senators should expect the next vote on Monday, April 16.

This evening Senator Reid filed cloture on the motion to proceed to Legislative Calendar #339, S.2230, the Paying a Fair Share Act. The cloture vote will occur following the 5:30pm judge vote on Monday, April 16.

The Senate has reached an agreement to consider Executive Calendar #460, the nomination of Stephanie Dawn Thacker, of West Virginia, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Fourth Circuit. At 4:30pm on Monday, April 16, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider the Thacker nomination with 60 minutes for debate equally divided. Upon the use or yielding back of time (approx. 5:30pm), the Senate will proceed to vote on confirmation of the nomination.

WRAP UP

ROLL CALL VOTE

1)      Motion to invoke cloture on S.2204, the Repeal Big Oil Tax Subsidies Act; Not Invoked: 51-47

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Passed H.R.4281, the Surface Transportation Extension Act (90-day extension) by voice vote

Adopted S.Con.Res.38, to provide for the conditional adjournment of the Senate and House of Representatives over until April 16.

Passed H.R.2297, to promote the development of the Southwest waterfront in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes with a Lieberman amendment.

Adopted S.Res.80, a resolution condemning the Government of Iran for its state-sponsored persecution of its Baha’I minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights with a Paul amendment by voice vote

Adopted S.Res.356, a resolution expressing support for the people of Tibet with a Committee-reported amendment to the preamble by voice vote

Adopted S.Res.391, a resolution condemning violence by the Government of Syria against journalists, and expressing the sense of the Senate on freedom of the press in Syria with a Committee-reported amendment to the preamble by voice vote

Adopted S.Res.395, A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate in support of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and the NATO summit to be held in Chicago, IL from May 20-21, 2012 with a Committee-reported amendment to the preamble by voice vote

Adopted S.Res.397, a resolution promoting peace and stability in Sudan, and for other purposes with a Committee-reported amendment to the preamble by voice vote

Adopted S.Res.414, commemorating the 125th Anniversary of the University of North Carolina at Pembroke

Adopted S.Res.415, designating April 4, 2012 as National Association of Junior Auxiliaries Day.

Adopted S.Res.416, supporting the designation of April as Parkinson’s Awareness Month

Began the Rule 14 process of H.R.5, Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act of 2011 (Republican request).

EXECUTIVE ITEMS

Discharged the Commerce Committee and confirmed:

COAST GUARD

PN1134 – Coast Guard VADM John P. Currier to be Vice Commandant

PN1135 – Coast Guard  RADM Paul F. Zukunft to the rank of Vice Admiral

PN1136 – Coast Guard VADM Manson K. Brown to be Deputy Commandant for Mission Support

PN1137 – Coast Guard RADM Peter V. Neffenger to the rank of Vice Admiral

PN1312 – three Coast Guard officers to the rank of Captain.

Confirmed all nominations on the Secretary’s desk in the Foreign Service and the following:

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE

Executive Calendar #258 Phyllis Nichamoff Segal – to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Corporation for National and Community Service

Executive Calendar #259 Lisa M. Quiroz — to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Corporation for National and

Community Service

Executive Calendar #262 Marguerite W. Kondracke — to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Corporation for National and Community Service

Executive Calendar #264 Richard Christman – to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Corporation for National and Community Service

FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION

Executive Calendar #344 Martin J. Gruenberg – to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (Reappointment)

DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Executive Calendar #346 Thomas J. Curry – to be Comptroller of the Currency

DEPARTMENT OF STATE

Executive Calendar #422 Michael A. Hammer – to be an Assistant Secretary of State (Public Affairs)

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Executive Calendar #493 Charles DeWitt McConnell – to be an Assistant Secretary of Energy (Fossil Energy)

Executive Calendar #494 David T. Danielson – to be an Assistant Secretary of Energy (Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy)

Executive Calendar #495 LaDoris Guess Harris – to be Director of the Office of Minority Economic Impact, Department of Energy

Executive Calendar #496 Gregory Howard Woods – to be General Counsel of the Department of Energy

STATE JUSTICE INSTITUTE

Executive Calendar #499 James R. Hannah – to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the State Justice Institute

Executive Calendar #500 Daniel J. Becker – to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the State Justice Institute

DEPARTMENT OF STATE

Executive Calendar #504 Roberta S. Jacobson – to be an Assistant Secretary of State (Western Hemisphere Affairs),

Executive Calendar #505 Elizabeth M. Cousens – to be Representative of the United States of America on the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations, with the rank of Ambassador.

Executive Calendar #506 Elizabeth M. Cousens – to be an Alternate Representative of the United States of America to the Sessions of the General Assembly of the United Nations, during her tenure of service as Representative of the United States of America on the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations.

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Executive Calendar #507 Michael E. Horowitz – to be Inspector General

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Executive Calendar #511 Rebecca M. Blank – to be Deputy Secretary of Commerce

FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION

Executive Calendar #514 Jon D. Leibowitz – to be a FTC for a term of seven years from September 26, 2010

Executive Calendar #515 Maureen K. Ohlhausen – to be a FTC for a term of seven years from September 26, 2011

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Executive Calendar #516 Kathryn Keneally – to be an Assistant Attorney General

DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

Executive Calendar #517 Maurice A. Jones – to be Deputy Secretary of Housing and Urban Development

FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION

Executive Calendar #520 Thomas Hoenig – to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation for a term of six years

NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS AND THE HUMANITIES

Executive Calendar #521 Deepa Gupta – to be a Member of the National Council on the Arts for a term expiring Sept. 3, 2016

Executive Calendar #522 Christopher Merrill – to be a Member of the National Council on the Humanities for a term expiring Jan. 26, 2016

NATIONAL COUNCIL ON DISABILITY

Executive Calendar #523 Stephanie Orlando – to be a Member of the National Council on Disability for the remainder of the term expiring Sept. 17, 2011

Executive Calendar #524 Stephanie Orlando – to be a Member of the National Council on Disability for a term expiring Sept. 17, 2014

Executive Calendar #525 Gary Blumenthal – to be a Member of the National Council on Disability for a term expiring Sept. 17, 2013

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE

Executive Calendar #526 Wendy M. Spencer – to be Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation for National and Community Service

DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Executive Calendar #541 Mary John Miller – to be an Under Secretary of the Treasury

UNITED STATES TAX COURT

Executive Calendar #543 Kathleen Kerrigan – to be a Judge of the United States Tax Court for the term of fifteen years

DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Executive Calendar #544 Alastair M. Fitzpayne – to  be a Deputy Under Secretary of the Treasury

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Executive Calendar #546 Margaret Ann Sherry – to be Chief Financial Officer, Department of Homeland Security

INTER-AMERICAN FOUNDATION

Executive Calendar #547 Eduardo Arriola – to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Inter-American Foundation for a term expiring Oct. 6, 2016

Executive Calendar #548 J. Kelly Ryan – to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Inter-American Foundation for the remainder of the term expiring Sept. 20, 2012

OVERSEAS PRIVATE INVESTMENT CORPORATION

Executive Calendar #549 Michael James Warren – to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation

SAINT LAWRENCE SEAWAY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

Executive Calendar #550 David J. McMillan – to be a Member of the Advisory Board of the Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation

Executive Calendar #551 Wenona Singel – to be a Member of the Advisory Board of the Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Executive Calendar #553 Anuj Chang Desai – to be a Member of the Foreign Claims Settlement Commission of the United States for the term expiring September 30, 2011

Executive Calendar #554 Anuj Chang Desai – to be a Member of the Foreign Claims Settlement Commission of the United States for the term expiring September 30, 2014

Executive Calendar #555 Dennis J. Erby – to be United States Marshal for the Northern District of Mississippi for the term of four years

UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Executive Calendar #556 Earl W. Gast – to be an Assistant Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development

DEPARTMENT OF STATE

Executive Calendar #557 Anne Claire Richard – to be an Assistant Secretary of State (Population, Refugees, and Migration)

Executive Calendar #558 Tara D. Sonenshine – to be Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy

Executive Calendar #559 Robert E. Whitehead –to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States to the Togolese Republic

Executive Calendar #560 Larry Leon Palmer – to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Barbados, and to serve concurrently and without additional compensation as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to St. Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Antigua and Barbuda, the Commonwealth of Dominica, Grenada, and Saint Vincent and the Granadines

Executive Calendar #561 Jonathan Don Farrar – to be a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Panama

Executive Calendar #562 Phyllis Marie Powers – to be a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Nicaragua

Executive Calendar #563 Nancy J. Powell – to be a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Personal Rank of Career Ambassador, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to India

FARM CREDIT ADMINISTRATION

Executive Calendar #564 Bruce J. Sherrick – to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Federal Agriculture Mortgage Corporation

Executive Calendar #565 Chester John Culver – to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Federal Agriculture Mortgage Corporation

JAMES MADISON MEMORIAL FELLOWSHIP FOUNDATION

Executive Calendar #608 Catherine Allgor – to be a Member of the Board of Trustees of the James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation for a term expiring Sept. 27, 2014

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Executive Calendar #614 Thomas M. Harrigan – to be Deputy Administrator of Drug Enforcement

DEPARTMENT OF STATE

Executive Calendar #629 Gina K. Abercrombie-Winstanley—to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Malta

Executive Calendar #630 Julissa Reynoso—to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Oriental Republic of Uruguay

Executive Calendar #631 William E. Todd—to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Kingdom of Cambodia

Executive Calendar #632 Jacob Walles—to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Tunisian Republic

Executive Calendar #633 Pamela A. White—to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Haiti

Executive Calendar #634 John Christopher Stevens—to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Libya

Executive Calendar #635 Tracey Ann Jacobson—to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Kosovo

Executive Calendar #636 Kenneth Merten—to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Croatia

Executive Calendar #637 Mark A. Pekala—to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Latvia

Executive Calendar #638 Richard B. Norland—to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Georgia.

Executive Calendar #639 Jeffrey D. Levine—to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Estonia.

DEPARTMENT OF STATE

Executive Calendar #641 Frederick D. Barton—to be an Assistant Secretary of State (Conflict and Stabilization Operations), vice Bradford R. Higgins.

Executive Calendar #642 Frederick D. Barton—to be Coordinator for Reconstruction and Stabilization

Executive Calendar #643 Linda Thomas-Greenfield—to be Director General of the Foreign Service

FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION

Executive Calendar #648 Jeremiah O’Hear Norton—to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation for the remainder of the term expiring July 15, 2013

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Executive Calendar #649 Gregory K. Davis—to be United States Attorney for the Southern District of Mississippi for the term of four years

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We all must Consider what is in HR600 that the Democratic Party voted NO to a Highway bill that needed to be passed before the end of March

The House Passes the Ryan Budget 228 – 191, though it kills Medicare as we all know it – This bill will not pass the Senate

CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS

LEGISLATIVE DAY OF MARCH 29, 2012

 112TH CONGRESS – SECOND SESSION

 -The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on March 30, 2012.4:38:27 P.M. -On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.4:38:17 P.M. -Mr. Ellison moved that the House do now adjourn.3:41:47 P.M. -SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.3:28:46 P.M. -ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.3:27:45 P.M. -Public Interest Declassification Board – Pursuant to section 703(c) of the Public Interest Declassification Act of 2000 (50 U.S.C., 435 note), the Minority Leader re-apppointed Mr. David E. Skaggs of Longmont, Colorado .3:27:30 P.M. -Mr. Price (GA) asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Friday, April 13, 2012, it adjourn to meet at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, April 16, 2012. Agreed to without objection.3:27:00 P.M. -Mr. Price (GA) asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Tuesday, April 10, 2012, it adjourn to meet at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, April 13, 2012. Agreed to without objection.3:26:34 P.M. -Mr. Price (GA) asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Friday, April 6, 2012, it adjourn to meet at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 10, 2012. Agreed to without objection.3:26:33 P.M. -Mr. Price (GA) asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Tuesday, April 3, 2012, it adjourn to meet at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 6, 2012. Agreed to without objection.3:26:31 P.M. -Mr. Price (GA) asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Friday, March 30, 2012, it adjourn to meet at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 3, 2012. Agreed to without objection.3:26:30 P.M. -Mr. Price (GA) asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 11:00 a.m. on March 30. Agreed to without objection.3:26:02 P.M. -The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed H.R. 4281.3:25:46 P.M. -H. Con. Res. 112Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.3:25:46 P.M. -H. Con. Res. 112On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 228 – 191 (Roll no. 151).3:05:08 P.M. -H. Con. Res. 112The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.3:04:08 P.M. -H. Con. Res. 112The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H. Con. Res. 112.2:37:31 P.M. -H. Con. Res. 112GENERAL DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 597, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with an additional 20 minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 112.2:36:03 P.M. -H. Con. Res. 112On agreeing to the Van Hollen amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 163 – 262 (Roll no. 150).1:30:32 P.M. -H. Con. Res. 112DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 597, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 30 minutes of debate on the Van Hollen amendment in the nature of a substitute.1:30:27 P.M. -H. Con. Res. 112An amendment, in the nature of a substitute offered by Mr. Van Hollen,  numbered 6 printed in House Report 112-423 to emphasize job creation, protecting Medicare beneficiaries, and ending additional tax breaks for special interests and the wealthiest Americans by including a number of job-creation initiatives, preserving the Medicare guarantee, and extending tax relief for the middle-class. The amendment also sets discretionary spending at the Budget Control Act levels and using alternative savings to replace that law’s future sequesters.1:29:30 P.M. -H. Con. Res. 112The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.1:29:07 P.M. -H. Con. Res. 112Considered as unfinished business. H. Con. Res. 112 — “Establishing the budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2013 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2014 through 2022.”1:29:00 P.M. -H.R. 4239On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by voice vote.1:28:02 P.M. -H.R. 4239Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 4239 — “To provide an extension of Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other programs funded out of the Highway Trust Fund pending enactment of a multiyear law reauthorizing such programs.”1:27:03 P.M. -H.R. 4239VACATING ORDERED ROLL CALL VOTE – Mr. Mica asked unanimous consent that the ordering of the yeas and nays on the motion that the House suspend the rules and pass H.R. 4239, as amended, be vacated to the end that the Chair put the question de novo. Agreed to without objection.1:26:58 P.M. -H. Con. Res. 112Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H. Con. Res. 112 as unfinished business.1:26:49 P.M. -H. Con. Res. 112On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.1:26:23 P.M. -H. Con. Res. 112Mr. Ryan (WI) moved that the Committee rise.1:26:06 P.M. -H. Con. Res. 112On agreeing to the Garrett amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 136 – 285, 3 Present (Roll no. 149).12:13:20 P.M. -H. Con. Res. 112DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 597, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 30 minutes of debate on the Garrett amendment in the nature of a substitute.12:13:01 P.M. -H. Con. Res. 112An amendment, in the nature of a substitute offered by Mr. Garrett,  numbered 5 printed in House Report 112-423 to make reforms to several federal programs, freeze spending at $931 billion until the federal budget is balanced, and balance the budget by 2017.12:12:33 P.M. -H. Con. Res. 112On agreeing to the Honda amendment Failed by recorded vote: 78 – 346 (Roll no. 148).11:55:56 A.M. -H. Con. Res. 112UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on adoption of the Honda amendment in the nature of a substitute, which had been debated on earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.11:54:58 A.M. -H. Con. Res. 112The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.11:54:41 A.M. -H. Con. Res. 112Considered as unfinished business. H. Con. Res. 112 — “Establishing the budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2013 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2014 through 2022.”11:54:12 A.M. -H.R. 4281Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.11:54:11 A.M. -H.R. 4281On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 266 – 158 (Roll no. 147).11:25:52 A.M. -H.R. 4281The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.10:30:38 A.M. -H.R. 4281DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 4281.10:28:43 A.M. -H.R. 4281Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4281 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments. The resolution waives clause 6(a) of rule XIII requiring a two-thirds vote to consider a report from the Committee on Rules on the same day it is presented to the House.10:28:38 A.M. -H.R. 4281Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 600. H.R. 4281 — “To provide an extension of Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other programs funded out of the Highway Trust Fund pending enactment of a multiyear law reauthorizing such programs.”10:28:16 A.M. -H. Res. 600Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.10:27:51 A.M. -H. Res. 600On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.10:27:49 A.M. -H. Res. 600On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 237 – 178 (Roll no. 146).9:14:46 A.M. -H. Res. 600DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 600.9:13:35 A.M. -H. Res. 600Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 600 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4281) to provide an extension of Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other programs funded out of the Highway Trust Fund pending enactment of a multiyear law reauthorizing such programs, and for other purposes.”9:03:00 A.M. -ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.9:02:57 A.M. -The Speaker announced approval of the Journal.  Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.9:01:44 A.M. -Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.9:01:05 A.M. -The Speaker designated the Honorable Charles F. Bass to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.9:00:58 A.M. -The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

Congress: the Republican led House – the Senate Calendar: S.2204,Repeal of Big Oil Tax & S.1789,Postal Reform bill


the Senate Convenes at 2:00pmET March 26, 2012

  • Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in morning business until 4:30pm.
  • Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of Calendar Order #337, S.2204, the Repeal Big Oil Tax Subsidies Act with the time until 5:30pm equally divided and controlled between the Leaders or their designees.
  • As a reminder to all Senators, on Thursday, March 22nd, cloture was filed on the motion to proceed to S.2204, the Repeal Big Oil Tax Subsidies Act and on the motion to proceed to Calendar Order #296, S.1789, the Postal Reform bill.
  • At approximately 5:30pm on Monday, there will be a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.2204. If cloture is not invoked, there will be a second roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.1789, the Postal Reform Bill.

At 5:30pm today, the Senate will proceed to a roll call vote on the motion to proceed to Legislative Executive Calendar #337, S.2204, the Repeal Big Oil Subsidies Act. If cloture is invoked, there will be up to 30 hours for debate prior to a vote on the motion to proceed. (We expect cloture to be invoked).

 If cloture is not invoked, the Senate would proceed immediately to vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to Legislative Executive Calendar #296, S.1789, the Postal Reform bill.

:30pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to proceed to S.2204, the Repeal Big Oil Tax Subsidies Act; Invoked: 92-4

Cloture on the motion to proceed to S.2204, the Repeal Big Oil Tax Subsidies Act, was invoked 92-4. There will now be up to 30 hours for debate on the motion, however, we may be able to yield back some of the post cloture time and begin consideration of the bill tomorrow afternoon. There will be no further roll call votes tonight.

WRAP UP

ROLL CALL VOTE

1) Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.2204, the Repeal Big Oil Tax Subsidies Act; Invoked: 92-4

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Began the Rule 14 process of S.2237, the Small Business Jobs and Tax Relief Act. (Reid)

Completed the Rule 14 process of H.R.5, Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act of 2011. (Republican request)

Completed the Rule 14 process of S.2230, Paying a Fair Share Act. (Whitehouse)

Completed the Rule 14 process of S.2231, Small Business Lending Enhancement Act. (Udall CO)

EXECUTIVE ITEMS

Confirmed all nominations placed on the Secretary’s desk in the Air Force, Army, Marine Corps, and Navy and the following Executive Calendar items:

AIR FORCE

Executive Calendar #615 to be Brigadier General — Col. Peter R. Masciola

Executive Calendar #616 to be Major General — Brig. Gen. Mark A. Ediger

Executive Calendar #617 to be General—Lt. Gen. Janet C. Wolfenbarger

Executive Calendar #618 to be Brigadier General—

Colonel Ondra L. Berry

Colonel Allen D. Bolton

Colonel William D. Cobetto

Colonel Wade A. Lillegard

Colonel Thad L. Myers

Executive Calendar #619 to be Major General—

Brigadier General Steven A. Cray

Brigadier General William J. Crisler, Jr.

Brigadier General Jon F. Fago

Brigadier General Michael A. Loh

Brigadier General Eric W. Vollmecke

Executive Calendar #620 to be Major General—

Brigadier General David W. Allvin

Brigadier General Howard B. Baker

Brigadier General Thomas W. Bergeson

Brigadier General Charles Q. Brown, Jr.

Brigadier General Darryl W. Burke

Brigadier General Richard M. Clark

Brigadier General Dwyer L. Dennis

Brigadier General Mark C. Dillon

Brigadier General Carlton D. Everhart, II

Brigadier General Samuel A. R. Greaves

Brigadier General Morris E. Haase

Brigadier General Garrett Harencak

Brigadier General Paul T. Johnson

Brigadier General Randy A. Kee

Brigadier General Jim H. Keffer

Brigadier General Michael J. Kingsley

Brigadier General Jeffrey G. Lofgren

Brigadier General James K. McLaughlin

Brigadier General Kurt F. Neubauer

Brigadier General John F. Newell, III

Brigadier General Craig S. Olson

Brigadier General John N. T. Shanahan

Brigadier General Michael S. Stough

Brigadier General Scott D. West

Brigadier General Kenneth S. Wilsbach

Executive Calendar #621 to be Brigadier General—

Colonel Steven M. Balser

Colonel Mark H. Berry

Colonel Walter A. Bryan, Jr.

Colonel Gregory S. Champagne

Colonel Sean T. Collins

Colonel John L. D’Errico

Colonel Dawne L. Deskins

Colonel Scott A. Dold

Colonel Gary L. Ebben

Colonel Kenneth L. Gammon

Colonel Bruce R. Guerdan

Colonel Leonard W. Isabelle, Jr.

Colonel Clifford W. Latta, Jr.

Colonel Paul C. Maas, Jr.

Colonel Edward P. Maxwell

Colonel David M. McMinn

Colonel Thomas C. Patton

Colonel Braden K. Sakai

Colonel Janet I. Sessums

Colonel Peter J. Siana

Colonel Jeffrey M. Silver

Colonel James K. Vogel

Colonel Sallie K. Worcester

Executive Calendar #622 to be Lieutenant General — Lt. Gen. Clyde D. Moore, II

Executive Calendar #623 to be Brigadier General — Col. Douglas D. Delozier

ARMY

Executive Calendar #625 to be Major General — Brig. Gen. Michael X. Garrett

Executive Calendar #626 to be Major General—

Brigadier General Robert P. Ashley, Jr.

Brigadier General Jeffrey L. Bailey

Brigadier General Jeffrey N. Colt

Brigadier General Kenneth R. Dahl

Brigadier General Gordon B. Davis, Jr.

Brigadier General Joseph P. DiSalvo

Brigadier General Robert M. Dyess, Jr.

Brigadier General Karen E. Dyson

Brigadier General Paul E. Funk, II

Brigadier General Harold J. Greene

Brigadier General William C. Hix

Brigadier General Stephen R. Lyons

Brigadier General Herbert R. McMaster, Jr.

Brigadier General John M. Murray

Brigadier General Richard P. Mustion

Brigadier General Michael K. Nagata

Brigadier General Bryan R. Owens

Brigadier General James F. Pasquarette

Brigadier General Lawarren V. Patterson

Brigadier General Aundre F. Piggee

Brigadier General Ross E. Ridge

Brigadier General John G. Rossi

Brigadier General Thomas C. Seamands

Brigadier General Michael H. Shields

Brigadier General Leslie C. Smith

Brigadier General John Uberti

Brigadier General Bryan G. Watson

Brigadier General Darrell K. Williams

Executive Calendar #627 to be Major General — Brig. Gen. Craig A. Bugno

Executive Calendar #628 to be Lieutenant General — Maj. Gen. David D. Halverson

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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS

LEGISLATIVE DAY OF MARCH 26, 2012

 112TH CONGRESS – SECOND SESSION

.-The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on March 27, 2012.8:45:02 P.M. -On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.8:45:00 P.M. -Mr. Reed moved that the House do now adjourn.7:18:51 P.M. -SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.7:10:35 P.M. -ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.7:09:42 P.M. -Mr. Webster filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 595.7:09:34 P.M. -On approving the Journal Agreed to by recorded vote: 310 – 80, 4 Present (Roll no. 129).7:02:28 P.M. -H.R. 2682Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.7:02:27 P.M. -H.R. 2682On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 370 – 24 (Roll no. 128).6:55:21 P.M. -H.R. 2682Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2682 — “To provide end user exemptions from certain provisions of the Commodity Exchange Act and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and for other purposes.”6:55:08 P.M. -H.R. 2779Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.6:55:07 P.M. -H.R. 2779On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 357 – 36 (Roll no. 127).6:30:32 P.M. -H.R. 2779Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2779 — “To exempt inter-affiliate swaps from certain regulatory requirements put in place by the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.”6:30:31 P.M. -UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of motions to suspend the rules, and on agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal, all of which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.6:30:30 P.M. -The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 26.4:00:29 P.M. -The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.3:59:59 P.M. -H.R. 4014Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.3:59:57 P.M. -H.R. 4014On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.3:50:44 P.M. -H.R. 4014DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4014.3:50:42 P.M. -H.R. 4014Considered under suspension of the rules.3:50:29 P.M. -H.R. 4014Mrs. Biggert moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 4014 — “To amend the Federal Deposit Insurance Act with respect to information provided to the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection.”3:50:16 P.M. -H.R. 3298At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mrs. Biggert objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.3:40:53 P.M. -H.R. 3298DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3298.3:40:51 P.M. -H.R. 3298Considered under suspension of the rules.3:40:27 P.M. -H.R. 3298Mrs. Biggert moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 3298 — “To establish the position of Special Assistant for Veterans Affairs in the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and for other purposes.”3:39:41 P.M. -H.R. 2682At 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.3:20:30 P.M. -H.R. 2682DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2682.3:20:29 P.M. -H.R. 2682Considered under suspension of the rules.3:20:15 P.M. -H.R. 2682Mr. Garrett moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2682 — “To provide end user exemptions from certain provisions of the Commodity Exchange Act and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and for other purposes.”3:20:04 P.M. -H.R. 2779At 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.3:01:59 P.M. -H.R. 2779DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2779.3:01:57 P.M. -H.R. 2779Considered under suspension of the rules.3:01:38 P.M. -H.R. 2779Mr. Garrett moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2779 — “To exempt inter-affiliate swaps from certain regulatory requirements put in place by the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.”3:01:24 P.M. -The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until 6:30 p.m. today.3:00:00 P.M. -The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 26.2:15:00 P.M. -The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 3:00 P.M. today.2:13:18 P.M. -The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notification to add the Republic of South Sudan to the list of beneficiary developing countries under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) program – referred to the Committee on Ways and Means and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 112-95).2:11:44 P.M. -The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notification of his intention to suspend designation of Argentina as a beneficiary developing country under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) program – referred to the Committee on Ways and Means and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 112-94).2:03:34 P.M. -ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.2:02:42 P.M. -PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Sablan to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.2:02:00 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. Sablan 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. Sablan 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. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.2:00:23 P.M. -Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.2:00:11 P.M. -The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 26.12:08:45 P.M. -The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.12:01:17 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.12:00:35 P.M. -The Speaker designated the Honorable Jeff Denham to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.12:00:16 P.M. -The House convened, starting a new legislative day.