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the Senate Convened at 10:00amET July 28, 2011

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business for one hour with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each with the Majority controlling the first half and the Republicans controlling the final half.
Following morning business, the Majority Leader will be recognized.

Morning business has been extended until 5pm with Senators permitted to speak for up to ten minutes each. At 5pm, Senator Reid will be recognized.

Senator Reid announced the Senate will vote in relation to Speaker Boehner’s bill this evening. The House is expected to vote between 6pm and 7pm. It will take some time for the message to be received in the Senate. Our best guess is that the Senate will conduct this roll call vote between 7pm and 9pm this evening. Timing is subject to change since it is reliant upon House action.

Despite the delay in the House, the Senate still plans on conducting a roll call vote in relation to the Boehner plan during today’s session. Timing of this vote is uncertain but as stated, it is the Leader’s intention to have the vote tonight.

The Senate stands in recess subject to the call of the Chair. When the Senate reconvenes, another message will be posted. The unofficial transcript of Senator Reid’s remarks is below.

19:42:42 NSP} (MR. REID) { NOT AN OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT }

MR. REID: MR. PRESIDENT, WE’RE AWAITING ACTION ON THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON THEIR BILL. FOR THAT REASON, I WOULD ASK CONSENT THAT WE RECESS SUBJECT TO THE CALL OF THE CHAIR AND THAT I’LL MAKE THAT MOTION IN JUST A MINUTE. FOR THE INFORMATION OF ALL SENATORS, I DON’T EXPECT OR ANTICIPATE ANY ACTION HERE BEFORE 9:00 SO I DOUBT WE WOULD RECONVENE BEFORE 9:00 P.M. TONIGHT. SO NOW, MR. PRESIDENT, I ASK UNANIMOUS CONSENT THE SENATE STAND IN RECESS SUBJECT TO THE CALL OF THE CHAIR.

Passed H.R.2608, the Small Business Program Extension and Reform Act of 2011 w/ Landrieu substitute amendment

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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JULY 28, 2011
112TH CONGRESS – FIRST SESSION

6:50 P.M. – The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.

H.R. 2548:: to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 6310 North University Street in Peoria, Illinois, as the “Charles ‘Chip’ Lawrence Chan Post Office Building”

6:49 P.M. – Considered as unfinished business.Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

6:48 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.

H.R. 2149:: to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4354 Pahoa Avenue in Honolulu, Hawaii, as the “Cecil L. Heftel Post Office Building”

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

6:38 P.M. – DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate onH.R. 2149.Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Lankford moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

H.R. 2062:: to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 45 Meetinghouse Lane in Sagamore Beach, Massachusetts, as the “Matthew A. Pucino Post Office”

6:37 P.M. – At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Lankford 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.

6:32 P.M. – DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate onH.R. 2062.Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Lankford moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

H.R. 1843:: to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 489 Army Drive in Barrigada, Guam, as the “John Pangelinan Gerber Post Office Building”

6:31 P.M. – At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Lankford 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.

6:23 P.M. – DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate onH.R. 1843.Mr. Lankford moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

H.R. 1975:: to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 281 East Colorado Boulevard in Pasadena, California, as the “First Lieutenant Oliver Goodall Post Office Building”

6:22 P.M. – At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Lankford 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.

6:14 P.M. – DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate onH.R. 1975.Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Lankford moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

H.R. 789:: to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 20 Main Street in Little Ferry, New Jersey, as the “Sergeant Matthew J. Fenton Post Office”

6:13 P.M. – At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Lankford 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.

6:08 P.M. – DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate onH.R. 789.Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Lankford moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

H.R. 2213:: to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 801 West Eastport Street in Iuka, Mississippi, as the “Sergeant Jason W. Vaughn Post Office”

6:07 P.M. – At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Lankford 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.

6:00 P.M. – DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate onH.R. 2213.Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Lankford moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

H.R. 2244:: to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 67 Castle Street in Geneva, New York, as the “Corporal Steven Blaine Riccione Post Office”

5:59 P.M. – At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Lankford 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.

5:52 P.M. – DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate onH.R. 2244.Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Lankford moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

H.R. 2548:: to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 6310 North University Street in Peoria, Illinois, as the “Charles ‘Chip’ Lawrence Chan Post Office Building”

5:51 P.M. – At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Lankford 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.

5:44 P.M. – DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate onH.R. 2548.Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Lankford moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

5:43 P.M. – The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until later in the legislative day.

5:40 P.M. – POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule 19, the Chair postponed further proceedings onS. 627until a time to be announced.

S. 627:: to establish the Commission on Freedom of Information Act Processing Delays

3:01 P.M. – DEBATE – The House proceeded with two hours of debate onS. 627.Rule provides for consideration ofS. 627with 2 hours 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 amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in part A of the report of the of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution, modified by the amendments printed in part B of that report shall be considered as adopted.

3:00 P.M. – Considered under the provisions of ruleH. Res. 375.

H. Res. 377:: electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives

2:59 P.M. – Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.

Considered as privileged matter.

H.R. 2584:: making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes

2:58 P.M. – Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leavingH.R. 2584as unfinished business.On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.

2:57 P.M. – Mr. Simpson moved that the committee rise.On agreeing to the Walberg amendment Failed by recorded vote:(Roll No. 670).

2:50 P.M. – On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment Failed by recorded vote:(Roll No. 669).

2:44 P.M. – On agreeing to the Lankford amendment Failed by recorded vote:(Roll No. 668).

2:38 P.M. – On agreeing to the Gosar amendment Failed by recorded vote:(Roll No. 667).

2:31 P.M. – On agreeing to the Lankford amendment Failed by recorded vote:(Roll No. 666).

2:25 P.M. – On agreeing to the Richardson amendment Failed by recorded vote:(Roll No. 665).

2:19 P.M. – On agreeing to the Blackburn amendment Failed by recorded vote:(Roll No. 664).

2:01 P.M. – The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

2:00 P.M. – Considered as unfinished business.

H. Res. 375:: providing for consideration of the bill (S. 627) to establish the Commission on Freedom of Information Act Processing Delays, and for other purposes

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 238 – 186(Roll no. 663).

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

1:35 P.M. – The previous question was ordered without objection.

12:33 P.M. – DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate onH. Res. 375.

12:28 P.M. – Considered as privileged matter.

12:27 P.M. – The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notice stating that the national emergency declared with respect to the actions of certain persons to undermine the sovereignty of Lebanon or its democratic processes and institutions is to continue in effect beyond August 1, 2011. – referred to the Committee onForeign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 112-47).

12:03 P.M. – ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 15 per side of the aisle.

12:02 P.M. – PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Lamborn to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.

12:01 P.M. – Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.

12:00 P.M. – The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 28.

11:47 A.M. – The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.

11:07 A.M. – MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House continued with further Morning-Hour Debate.The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passedH.R. 2608amended.

10:03 A.M. – MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 12:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.

10:02 A.M. – The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passedS. 1188and agreed toS. Con. Res. 26.

10:01 A.M. – The Speaker designated the Honorable Daniel Webster to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

10:00 A.M. – The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

Black History

it’s Wednesday -Congress meets

07/27/2011 Nativegrl77

The Senate Convened at 9:30amET July 27, 2011

The Senate will convene at 9:30am on Wednesday, July 27, 2011. Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in morning business for one hour with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each, with the time equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees with the Republicans controlling the first half and the Majority controlling the final half.
Morning business has been extended until 2pm.

VOTES

4:03pm The Senate began a roll call vote on confirmation of the nomination of Robert Mueller to be Director of the FBI; confirmed: 100-0

By unanimous consent, the Senate confirmed Gary Locke, of Washington, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the People’s Republic of China.

Senator Rockefeller asked unanimous consent the Senate pass H.R.2533 with a Rockefeller-Hutchison amendment, which is at the desk and is a clean extension of the Federal Aviation Administration. Senator Hatch objected to Senator Rockefeller’s request.

Senator Hatch then asked unanimous consent the Senate pass H.R.2533, as passed by the House, which includes policy riders. Senator Rockefeller objected to Senator Hatch’s request.

The Senate is in a period of morning business until 6:30pm with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. Senator Coburn will be recognized at 5:30pm for up to 30 minutes and Senator Boxer will be recognized following Senator Coburn for up to 20 minutes

WRAP UP

Confirmed Executive Calendar #194, Gary Locke, of Washington, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the People’s Republic of China.

Confirmed Executive Calendar #196, William J. Burns to be Deputy Secretary of State

Discharged Homeland Security and Passed S.1188, a bill to require the purchase of domestically made flags of the United States of American for use by the Federal Government (All American Flag Act) w/ Brown (OH) substitute

Adopted S.Res.240, condemning the horrific attacks on government buildings in Oslo, Norway, and a youth camp on Utoya Island, Norway, on July 22, 2011 and for other purposes.

Adopted S.Con.Res.26, supporting the goals and ideals of the designation of the year of 2011 as the International Year for People of African Descent.

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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JULY 27, 2011
112TH CONGRESS – FIRST SESSION

H.R. 2584:: making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes

9:57 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions ofH. Res. 363, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Broun (GA) amendment under the five-minute rule.Amendment offered by Mr. Broun (GA).

9:56 P.M. – POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Walberg amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Walberg demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

9:16 P.M. – The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.Considered as unfinished business.

9:15 P.M. – Mr. Dreier filed a report from the Committee on Rules onH. Res. 375.

H.R. 2584:: making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes

9:14 P.M. – Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leavingH.R. 2584as unfinished business.On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. Simpson moved that the Committee rise.

8:55 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 363, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Walberg amendment under the five-minute rule.Amendment offered by Mr. Walberg.

An amendment to reduce funding for the National Endowment for the Arts, grants and administration by $10,600,000 and apply the savings to the spending reduction account.

8:53 P.M. – POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Broun (GA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Broun (GA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

8:39 P.M. – DEBATE – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions ofH. Res. 363, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Broun (GA) amendment under the five-minute rule.Amendment offered by Mr. Broun (GA).

An amendment numbered 14 printed in the Congressional Record to decrease Smithsonian salaries and expenses by $55,624,000 and transfer the funds to the spending reduction account.

8:38 P.M. – POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Lankford amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Lankford demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

8:19 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions ofH. Res. 363, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Lankford amendment under the five-minute rule.Amendment offered by Mr. Lankford.

An amendment to eliminate funding for reception and representation expenses for the Council on Environmental Quality. The amendment transfers the funds, $3 million, to the spending reduction account.

8:14 P.M. – POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Gosar amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Gosar demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

8:06 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions ofH. Res. 363, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Gosar amendment under the five-minute rule.Amendment offered by Mr. Gosar.

An amendment to increase the National Forest System/Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration program by $10 million.

On agreeing to the Hanabusa amendment Failed by voice vote.

7:59 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions ofH. Res. 363, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Hanabusa amendment under the five-minute rule.Amendment offered by Ms. Hanabusa.

An amendment to redirect $50,000,000 from the state and private forestry to the Wildland Fire Management program.

On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment Failed by voice vote.

7:58 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions ofH. Res. 363, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Broun (GA) amendment No. 18 under the five-minute rule.

7:57 P.M. – Amendment offered by Mr. Broun (GA).

An amendment to decrease FS State and Private Forestry by $20.8 million.

7:53 P.M. – POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Lankford amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Lankford demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

7:49 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions ofH. Res. 363, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Lankford amendment under the five-minute rule.Amendment offered by Mr. Lankford.

An amendment to strike “not less that 30 percent” and insert “30 percent or less”.

7:47 P.M. – Mr. Simpson raised a point of order against the Bishop (NY) amendment stating that the provisions of the amendment proposes a net increase of the bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.

7:41 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions ofH. Res. 363, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Bishop (NY) amendment under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.Amendment offered by Mr. Bishop (NY).

An amendment to increase funds for the State and Tribal Assistance Grants program.

7:17 P.M. – POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Richardson amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Simpson demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

7:12 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions ofH. Res. 363, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Richardson amendment under the five-minute rule.Amendment offered by Ms. Richardson.

An amendment to increase funding for state pollution control and prevention grants by $5 million. The increase is offset by reducing funding for Capitol Improvement and Maintenance fund by the same amount.

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the 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.

6:57 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions ofH. Res. 363, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Blackburn amendment under the five-minute rule.Amendment offered by Mrs. Blackburn.

An amendment to reduce the State and Tribal Assistance Grants account by $30 million an applies the savings to the spending reduction account.

6:55 P.M. – On agreeing to the Richardson amendment Failed by recorded vote:(Roll No. 662).

6:48 P.M. – On agreeing to the Pompeo amendment Agreed to by recorded vote:(Roll No. 661).

6:42 P.M. – On agreeing to the LaTourette amendments Agreed to by recorded vote:(Roll No. 660).

6:35 P.M. – On agreeing to the Dicks amendment Failed by recorded vote:(Roll No. 659).

6:28 P.M. – On agreeing to the Dicks amendment Failed by recorded vote:(Roll No. 658).

6:04 P.M. – UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Richardson amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Richardson demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendments until a time to be announced.

5:56 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions ofH. Res. 363, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Richardson amendment No. 23 under the five-minute rule.

5:55 P.M. – Amendment offered by Ms. Richardson.

An amendment numbered 23 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce the Buildings and Facilities account by $10 million and increase the State and Tribal Assistance Grants account by $10 million.

5:54 P.M. – POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Pompeo amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Pompeo demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendments until a time to be announced.

5:46 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions ofH. Res. 363, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Pompeo amendment No. 39 under the five-minute rule.

5:44 P.M. – Amendment offered by Mr. Pompeo.

An amendment numbered 39 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce the Environmental Programs and Management account by $6,246,000 and applies the savings to the spending reduction account.

5:43 P.M. – On agreeing to the Fleming amendment Failed by voice vote.

5:33 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions ofH. Res. 363, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Flemming amendment under the five-minute rule.

5:31 P.M. – Amendment offered by Mr. Fleming.

An amendment to reduce the Environmental Programs and Management account by $48,206,000 and applies the savings to the spending reduction account.

5:03 P.M. – Mr. Simpson raised a point of order against the Johnson, E. B. amendment Mr. Simpson stated that the provisions appropriate funds for a program not authorized. The Chair sustained the point of order.

5:00 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions ofH. Res. 363, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the E.B. Johnson(TX) amendment under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.Amendment offered by Ms. Johnson, E. B..

An amendment that inserts “and fellowships” after development within the Science and Technology account.

4:58 P.M. – POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the LaTourette en bloc amendments, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendments and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. LaTourette demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendments until a time to be announced.

4:40 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions ofH. Res. 363, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the LaTourette En Bloc amendments under the five-minute rule.Amendments en bloc offered by Mr. LaTourette.

An amendment comprised of several amendments offered en bloc: reduce the Science and Technology account by $20 million and increase the Environmental Programs and Management account by $13 million, increase the funding for the Geographic Programs by $50 million and increase the funding for the Great Lakes Initiative by $50 million.

4:38 P.M. – On agreeing to the Moran amendment Failed by voice vote.

4:04 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions ofH. Res. 363, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Moran amendment under the five-minute rule.

4:03 P.M. – Amendment offered by Mr. Moran.

An amendment to strike the Wild Lands Funding Prohibition account from the bill.

4:02 P.M. – On agreeing to the Dicks amendment Failed by voice vote.

3:34 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions ofH. Res. 363, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Dicks amendment under the five-minute rule.Amendment offered by Mr. Dicks.

An amendment to strike section 121 of the bill.

3:33 P.M. – On agreeing to the Dicks amendment Failed by voice vote.

3:23 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions ofH. Res. 363, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Dicks amendment under the five-minute rule.Amendment offered by Mr. Dicks.

An amendment to strike section 120 from the bill.

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Dicks amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Dicks demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

3:02 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions ofH. Res. 363, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Dicks amendment under the five-minute rule.Amendment offered by Mr. Dicks.

An amendment to strike section 119 from the bill.

3:01 P.M. – On agreeing to the Dicks amendment Failed by voice vote.

2:53 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions ofH. Res. 363, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Dicks amendment under the five-minute rule.Amendment offered by Mr. Dicks.

An amendment to strike section 118 from the bill.

2:46 P.M. – POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Dicks amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Dicks demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

2:09 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions ofH. Res. 363, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Dicks amendment under the five-minute rule.Amendment offered by Mr. Dicks.

An amendment to strike section 116 of the bill.

2:05 P.M. – On agreeing to the Scalise amendment as modified Agreed to by recorded vote:(Roll No. 657).

2:01 P.M. – On agreeing to the Reed amendment Agreed to by recorded vote:(Roll No. 656).

1:55 P.M. – On agreeing to the Dold amendment Failed by recorded vote:(Roll No. 655).

1:52 P.M. – On agreeing to the Amash amendment Failed by recorded vote:(Roll No. 654).

1:47 P.M. – On agreeing to the Tonko amendment Failed by recorded vote:(Roll No. 653).

1:44 P.M. – On agreeing to the Dicks amendment Agreed to by recorded vote:(Roll No. 652).

1:39 P.M. – On agreeing to the Clarke (MI) amendment Failed by recorded vote:(Roll No. 651).

1:15 P.M. – UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

Considered as unfinished business.

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 27.

1:12 P.M. – The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.

H.R. 440:: to provide for the establishment of the Special Envoy to Promote Religious Freedom of Religious Minorities in the Near East and South Central Asia

1:11 P.M. – At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

12:33 P.M. – DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate onH.R. 440.Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Smith (NJ) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until later in the legislative day.

12:09 P.M. – ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House resumed one minute speeches.

H.R. 1309:: to extend the authorization of the national flood insurance program, to achieve reforms to improve the financial integrity and stability of the program, and to increase the role of private markets in the management of flood insurance risk, and for other purposes

Senate returned papers to House.

The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passedS. 1406andS. 846. The Senate also agreed to return the papers ofH.R. 1309.

12:03 P.M. – ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 15 per side of the aisle.

12:02 P.M. – PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Sires to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.

12:01 P.M. – Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Rick Postell, Christian Renewal Church, Brunswick, Georgia.

12:00 P.M. – The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 27.

11:08 A.M. – The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.

10:01 A.M. – MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 12:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.The Speaker designated the Honorable Kenny Marchant to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

10:00 A.M. – The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

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Congress at work ? the Republican led House -the Senate

07/21/2011 Nativegrl77

The Senate Convened at 9:30amET July 21, 2011

Following Leader remarks, Senator Reid will to move to proceed to H.R.2560, the Cut, Cap and Balance Act. The time until 2:00pm will be equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees, with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each, with the Republicans controlling the first 30 minutes and the Majority controlling the next 30 minutes.
Senator Reid announced he intends to allow for a full debate on H.R.2560 over the next few days.


VOTES

At this point, it is likely a roll call vote on the motion to table the motion to proceed to H.R.2560, the Cut, Cap and Balance Act will occur around 10:30am on Friday, July 22^nd.

However, this is subject to change. Once a vote is set, another message will be posted.

The Senate has passed S.1103, a bill to extend the term of the incumbent Director of the FBI with a Coburn amendment, which is at the desk and the committee-reported substitute amendment by voice vote and entered into the following consent agreement with respect to the expected nomination of Robert Mueller.

If Robert S. Mueller, III, is nominated to be Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the nomination will be placed directly on the Executive Calendar; and at a time to be determined by the Majority Leader, in consultation with the Republican Leader, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider the nomination with 2 hours for debate equally divded in the usual form; upon the use or yielding back of time the Senate will proceed to vote without intervening action or debate on the nomination.


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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JULY 21, 2011
112TH CONGRESS – FIRST SESSION

The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on July 22, 2011.

On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. Crenshaw moved that the House do now adjourn.

H.R. 2551:: making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes

9:40 P.M. – Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2551as unfinished business.On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. Crenshaw moved that the committee rise.

9:39 P.M. – On agreeing to the Flake amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

9:31 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 359, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Flake amendment.Amendment offered by Mr. Flake.

An amendment numbered 11 printed in House Report 112-173 to prohibit use of funds by Members, committees, and leadership for purchase of online ads that link to a website maintained by Members, committees, and leadership offices.

9:30 P.M. – On agreeing to the Flake amendment Failed by voice vote.

9:22 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 359, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Flake amendment.Amendment offered by Mr. Flake.

An amendment numbered 10 printed in House Report 112-173 to require all mail funded by the Members’ representational allowance and from funds for official mail for committees and leadership offices of the House bear the official letterhead of the Member, committee, or office involved.

The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

9:21 P.M. – Considered as unfinished business.

9:20 P.M. – ORDER OF PROCEDURE – Mr. Crenshaw asked unanimous consent that during further consideration of H.R. 2551 pursuant to H. Res. 359, the following amendments be permitted to be offered out of the specified order: Amendment No. 10 by Mr. Flake; Amendment No. 11 by Mr. Flake. Agreed to without objection.Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2551as unfinished business.

On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. Crenshaw moved that the Committee rise.

9:19 P.M. – On agreeing to the Hanna amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

9:15 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 359, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hanna amendment.Amendment offered by Mr. Hanna.

An amendment numbered 16 printed in House Report 112-173 to prohibit use of funds by the Chief Administrative Officer to make any payments from any MRA for the leasing of a vehicle in an amount that exceeds $1,000 in any month.

9:14 P.M. – POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Thompson (PA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Honda demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

9:03 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 359, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Thompson (PA) amendment.Amendment offered by Mr. Thompson (PA).

An amendment numbered 15 printed in House Report 112-173 to prohibit use of funds to purchase, acquire, install, or use any medium screw base compact fluorescent lamp or light bulb (CFL).

9:02 P.M. – On agreeing to the Paulsen amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

8:58 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 359, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Paulsen amendment.Amendment offered by Mr. Paulsen.

An amendment numbered 14 printed in House Report 112-173 to prevent use of funds to distribute printed copies of the Congressional Record to Member offices.

8:57 P.M. – On agreeing to the Paulsen amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

8:56 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 359, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Paulsen amendment.Amendment offered by Mr. Paulsen.

An amendment numbered 13 printed in House Report 112-173 to prevent the distribution of printed legislation to Member offices unless a Member requests the legislation.

8:55 P.M. – POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Stutzman amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Crenshaw 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 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 359, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Stutzman amendment.Amendment offered by Mr. Stutzman.

An amendment numbered 8 printed in House Report 112-173 to reduce the GPO funding by $4,946,140.80 by transferring $3,414,150.29 from GPO, Congressional Printing and Binding and $1,531,990.51 from GPO, Office of Superintendent of Documents, to the spending reduction account.

8:45 P.M. – On agreeing to the Altmire amendment as modified Agreed to by voice vote.

8:40 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 359, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Altmire amendment, as modified.Altmire amendment modified by unanimous consent.

Amendment offered by Mr. Altmire.

An amendment numbered 7, as modified, printed in House Report 112-173 to restore $1 million in funding to the Thirty-Year Mass Deacidification Program with the Library of Congress’ Salaries and Expenses Account.

8:39 P.M. – POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Broun (GA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Broun (GA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

8:33 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 359, the Committee of the Whole proceed with 10 minutes of debate on the Broun (GA) amendment.Amendment offered by Mr. Broun (GA).

An amendment numbered 6 printed in House Report 112-173 to reduce funding for the Botanic Garden to the FY 2008 level (a $3,192,000 reduction) and apply the savings to the spending reduction account.

8:30 P.M. – POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Hayworth amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Hayworth demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

8:24 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 359, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hayworth amendment.Amendment offered by Ms. Hayworth.

An amendment numbered 5 printed in House Report 112-173 to reduce funding for the Botanic Garden by $632,780 and apply the savings to the spending reduction account.

8:23 P.M. – On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment Failed by voice vote.

8:19 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 359, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Broun (GA) amendment.Amendment offered by Mr. Broun (GA).

An amendment numbered 4 printed in House Report 112-173 to reduce funding for the Office of Compliance to the FY 2008 level ($467,000 reduction) and transfers the savings to the spending reduction account.

8:18 P.M. – On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment Failed by voice vote.

8:13 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 359, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Broun (GA) amendment.

8:12 P.M. – Amendment offered by Mr. Broun (GA).

An amendment numbered 3 printed in House Report 112-173 to reduce funding for the Joint Economic Committee by $1,050,750 (25%) and transfers those dollars to the spending reduction account.

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Watt(NC) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Watt(NC) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

8:00 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 359, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Watt (NC) amendment.Amendment offered by Mr. Watt.

An amendment numbered 2 printed in House Report 112-173 to reduce funding for the Office of Congressional Ethics (OCE) by 40% ($619,200) and transfer the funds to the Spending Reduction Account.

7:59 P.M. – On agreeing to the Honda amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

7:58 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 359, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Honda amendment.

7:57 P.M. – Amendment offered by Mr. Honda.

An amendment numbered 1 printed in House Report 112-173 to transfer Member Transition Activities funds to increase the Capitol Police fund by $1,000,000 in order to establish a Security Fund for Member’s District Office Security Upgrades.

7:29 P.M. – GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 2551.House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 359and Rule XVIII.

The Speaker designated the Honorable Rob Woodall to act as Chairman of the Committee.

7:28 P.M. – Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2551with 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. Specified amendments are in order.Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 359.

7:27 P.M. – ORDER OF BUSINESS – Mr. Crenshaw asked unanimous consent that during consideration of H.R. 2551, pursuant to House Resolution 359, the following amendments be permitted to be offered out of the specified order: Amendment No. 9 by Mr. Moran and Amendment No. 12 by Mr. Holt. Agreed to without objection.Mr. Bishop (UT) filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 363.

H.R. 1315:: to amend the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act to strengthen the review authority of the Financial Stability Oversight Council of regulations issued by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection

7:26 P.M. – The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 1315.The text of H.R. 830, as passed by the House, was appended to the end of H.R. 1315as new matter.

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

On passage Passed by recorded vote: 241 – 173 (Roll no. 621).

7:18 P.M. – On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 183 – 232 (Roll no. 620).

7:01 P.M. – The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.

6:49 P.M. – DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Michaud motion to recommit with instructions, pending reservation of a point of order. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to add a new section retaining the current two-thirds majority vote requirement for the Financial Stability Oversight Council to set aside a Consumer Financial Protection Bureau regulation designed to safeguard seniors from fraud relating to their Social Security and Medicare benefits, foreclosure, robosigning, reverse mortgages, and pensions or other retirement savings. Subsequently, the point of order was withdrawn.

6:48 P.M. – Mr. Michaud moved to recommit with instructions to Financial Services.

6:47 P.M. – The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S. 1103.

H.R. 1315:: to amend the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act to strengthen the review authority of the Financial Stability Oversight Council of regulations issued by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection

6:46 P.M. – The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.The House adopted the amendments en gross as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.

6:45 P.M. – The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 1315.

6:44 P.M. – On agreeing to the Rigell amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 246 – 167 (Roll no. 619).

6:40 P.M. – On agreeing to the Maloney amendment Failed by recorded vote: 168 – 244 (Roll no. 618).

6:37 P.M. – On agreeing to the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment Failed by recorded vote: 175 – 240 (Roll no. 617).

6:33 P.M. – On agreeing to the Miller (NC) amendment Failed by recorded vote: 175 – 238 (Roll no. 616).

6:28 P.M. – On agreeing to the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment Failed by recorded vote: 170 – 239 (Roll no. 615).

6:03 P.M. – UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the question of adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings were postponed.

6:02 P.M. – POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Rigell amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Miller (NC) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

5:55 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 358, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rigell amendment.Amendment offered by Mr. Rigell.

An amendment numbered 11 printed in House Report 112-172 to require the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to (1) submit an analysis on the impact of its proposed rule or regulation on the financial industry, and (2) an analysis of consumers and small businesses’ access to credit as a result of the regulation, to the Financial Stability Oversight Council for the purposes of public review.

5:54 P.M. – On agreeing to the Lankford amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

5:47 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 358, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Lankford amendment.

5:46 P.M. – Amendment offered by Mr. Lankford.

An amendment numbered 10 printed in House Report 112-172 to require the Inspector General of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System/CFPB to submit an annual report to Congress no later than February 1, 2012, and every year thereafter, which identifies (1) all new guidance/regulation/ru es prescribed by the Bureau, (2) any Bureau authority which overlaps with other federal agencies/departments, (3) Bureau administrative expenses, and (4) Bureau unobligated balances. Would require that the report be posted online and published using existing funds.

On agreeing to the DeFazio amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

5:45 P.M. – VACATING PROCEEDINGS – Mr. DeFazio asked unanimous consent to vacate the proceedings by which a recorded vote was ordered on the adoption of amendment no. 3 to the end that the amendment be agreed to by the voice vote.POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Maloney amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mrs. Capito demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

5:37 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 358, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Maloney amendment.

5:36 P.M. – Amendment offered by Mrs. Maloney.

An amendment numbered 9 printed in House Report 112-172 to transfer all authority that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau would receive to the Secretary of the Treasury if no Commission Chair is in place by July 21st until such time as a Chair has been confirmed by the Senate.

On agreeing to the Chu amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

5:31 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 358, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Chu amendment.

5:30 P.M. – Amendment offered by Ms. Chu.

An amendment numbered 8 printed in House Report 112-172 to give additional responsibility to the Commissioner responsible for oversight of the Bureau’s activities pertaining to the protection of older consumers, minorities, youth, and veterans. The commissioner would be required to research how language barriers can lead to unfair and abusive lending practices, and report to full Commission ways to protect consumers from these unfair and deceptive practices.

On agreeing to the Quigley amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

5:28 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 358, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Quigley amendment.

5:27 P.M. – Amendment offered by Mr. Quigley.

An amendment numbered 7 printed in House Report 112-172 to require the Financial Stability Oversight Council to provide live online streaming or broadcasting of Council meetings pertaining to review of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau regulations.

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Jackson Lee amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mrs. Capito demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

5:19 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 358, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee amendment No. 6.Amendment offered by Ms. Jackson Lee (TX).

An amendment numbered 6 printed in House Report 112-172 to restore time limits in which the Financial Stability Oversight Council must review and make a determination on regulations issued by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

5:18 P.M. – POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Miller (NC) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Miller (NC) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

5:10 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 358, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Miller (NC) amendment.Amendment offered by Mr. Miller (NC).

An amendment numbered 5 printed in House Report 112-172 to require specific disclosure of information related to filing agency petitions to the Financial Stability Oversight Council to overturn Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rulemaking.

On agreeing to the Paulsen amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

5:05 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 358, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Paulsen amendment.Amendment offered by Mr. Paulsen.

An amendment numbered 4 printed in House Report 112-172 to clarify that the nonvoting members of the council are allowed to petition against any rule made by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), even if they represent an industry the CFPB is not permitted to regulate.

5:02 P.M. – POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the DeFazio amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. DeFazio demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

4:54 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 358, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the DeFazio amendment.Amendment offered by Mr. DeFazio.

An amendment numbered 3 printed in House Report 112-172 to eliminate potential conflicts of interest by providing that no Member of the Financial Stability Oversight Council may participate in a vote to issue a stay of, or set aside, a regulation issued by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection if said regulation would affect an institution for which that individual was employed in the preceding 2 years.

4:53 P.M. – POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Jackson Lee amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Jackson Lee demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

4:46 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 358, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee amendment.

4:45 P.M. – Amendment offered by Ms. Jackson Lee (TX).

An amendment numbered 2 printed in House Report 112-172 to restore a 2/3 majority vote in order for the Financial Stability Oversight Council to overrule Consumer Financial Protection Bureau regulation.

On agreeing to the Maloney amendment Failed by voice vote.

4:36 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 358, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Maloney amendment.Amendment offered by Mrs. Maloney.

An amendment numbered 1 printed in House Report 112-172 to strike Section 1023 of the Dodd-Frank Act giving the Financial Stability Oversight Council the ability to override Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rules.

3:21 P.M. – GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 1315.The Speaker designated the Honorable Ted Poe to act as Chairman of the Committee.

House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 358and Rule XVIII.

3:20 P.M. – Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1315with 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. Specified amendments are in order. In lieu of the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Financial Services now printed in the bill, it shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of the Rules Committee Print dated July 14, 2011.Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 358.

H. Res. 358:: providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 1315) to amend the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act to strengthen the review authority of the Financial Stability Oversight Council of regulations issued by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, and for other purposes

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 238 – 177 (Roll no. 614).

3:12 P.M. – Considered as unfinished business.UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of H. Res. 358, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.

H. Res. 359:: providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 2551) making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 239 – 172 (Roll no. 613).

2:47 P.M. – The previous question was ordered without objection.

2:11 P.M. – DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 359.Considered as privileged matter.

H. Res. 358:: providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 1315) to amend the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act to strengthen the review authority of the Financial Stability Oversight Council of regulations issued by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, and for other purposes

2:10 P.M. – POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 358, the Chair put the question on adoption of the resolution and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mrs. Slaughter demanded the yeas and nay, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the resolution until later in the legislative day.

1:07 P.M. – DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 358.

1:06 P.M. – Considered as privileged matter.On question of consideration of the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 227 – 173 (Roll no. 612).

12:42 P.M. – At the conclusion of debate on the Fudge point of order, the Chair put the question on consideraton of the resolution.

12:24 P.M. – POINT OF ORDER AGAINST CONSIDERATION – Ms. Fudge stated that the provisions of H.Res. 358 violate section 426(a) of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 by imposing an unfunded mandate and made a point of order against the consideration of the resolution. Subsequently, the Chair noted that the required threshold of identifying the specific language in question had been met, and the House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the question of consideration. At the conclusion of debate on the question of consideration, the Chair will put the question to wit: Will the House now consider the resolution?

12:23 P.M. – By direction of the Committee on Rules, Mr. Sessions called up the resolution, H.Res. 358, and asked for its immediate consideration.

12:03 P.M. – ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches, which by direction of the Chair would be limited to 15 per side of the aisle.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Walz of MN to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

12:01 P.M. – Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.

12:00 P.M. – The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 21.

11:40 A.M. – The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.

11:23 A.M. – MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House resumed with Morning-Hour Debate.

11:22 A.M. – The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed H.R. 2055amended. The Senate insisted on its amendment, requested a conference with the House, and appointed conferees.

10:01 A.M. – MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 12:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.The Speaker designated the Honorable Eric A. “Rick” Crawford to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

10:00 A.M. – The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

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Congress: the Republican led House -the Senate considers HR2055

07/20/2011 Nativegrl77

The Senate Convened at 9:30amET July 20, 2011

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business for one hour with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each, with the time equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees, with the Majority controlling the first half and the Republicans controlling the final half.
Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of H.R.2055, the Military Construction, Veterans’ Affairs and related agencies Appropriations bill.
At noon, Senator Johnson (SD) will be recognized to make a motion to table the Vitter amendment #586 (no funds expended at a higher rate than the budget resolution for 2012). Therefore, Senators should expect a roll call vote in relation to the Vitter amendment around noon on Wednesday.
The Senate hopes to complete action on the Military Construction Appropriations bill.

The following amendments are pending to H.R.2055, the Military Construction, Veterans’ Affairs and related agencies Appropriations bill:

McCain amendment #553 (eliminates $10M for the Energy Conservation Investment Program)
Johnson-Kirk amendment #556 (Arlington Cemetery report), as modified
Vitter amendment #568 (no funds expended at a higher rate than the budget resolution for 2012)
Wyden amendment #570 (closure of Umatilla Army Chemical Depot in OR)
Coburn amendment #564 (Agent Orange)

Addtional Amendments

The Ayotte amendment #575 (next-generation technologies),

the Boxer amendment #577 (funding for DoDEA school),

Hutchison amendment #562 (US Africa Command headquarters) and Hutchison amendment #563 (milcon project in Germany) are pending to H.R.2055, the Military Construction Appropriations bill.

VOTES

5:23pm The Senate began a roll call vote on passage of H.R.2055, the Military Construction Appropriations bill, as amended; Passed: 97-2

4:52pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to table the Coburn amendment #564 (Agent Orange); tabled: 69-30

12:03 pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to table the Vitter amendment #586 (no funds expended at a higher rate than the budget resolution for 2012). Tabled: 69-30.

The Senate has entered into a unanimous consent agreement with respect to H.R.2055, the Military Construction Appropriations bill. As a result of this agreement, there will be up to 4 roll call votes at approximately 4:45pm in relation to the following:

– Ayotte amendment #575 (next-generation prosthetics) (possible voice vote)

– Boxer amendment #577 (DoDEA school funding)

– Coburn amendment #564 (Agent Orange)

– Passage of H.R.2055, as amended

There will be 2 minutes of debate prior to each vote.

The details of the consent agreement are below.

By unanimous consent, the Johnson-Kirk amendment #556, will be modified further with the changes that are at the desk; Senator Warner will be added as a cosponsor to the Johnson-Kirk amendment; the pending amendments will be set aside and two amendments from Senator Hutchison be called up — #562 and #563, en bloc, and following the reporting of the Hutchison amendments, the following pending amendments will be agreed to:

– Johnson-Kirk #556, as further modified;

– Wyden #570;

– Hutchison #562; and

– Hutchison #563.

Further, the pending McCain amendment #553 will be withdrawn; that no other amendments, motions or points of order will be in order other than motions to table or budget points of order and the applicable motions to waive; at 4:30pm, the Senate will proceed to a vote in relation to the following amendments in the order listed below:

– Ayotte #575;

– Boxer #577; and

– Coburn amendment #564.

There will be up to two minutes of debate equally divided between the votes; upon disposition of the Coburn amendment, the substitute amendment, as amended, will be agreed to; the bill will be read a third time and the Senate will proceed to a vote on passage of the bill, as amended; and the motions to reconsider will be considered made and laid upon the table.

Finally, that upon passage, the Senate will insist on its amendment, request a conference with the House on the disagreeing votes of the two Houses; and the Chair will be authorized to appoint conferees on the part of the Senate with a ratio of 9 to 8.

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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JULY 20, 2011
112TH CONGRESS – FIRST SESSION

3:49 P.M. – SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

3:47 P.M. – ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.

H.J. Res. 66:: approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

3:24 P.M. – DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.J. Res. 66.Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Boustany moved to suspend the rules and pass the resolution, as amended.

3:23 P.M. – The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.

3:22 P.M. – Mr. Wolf filed a report from the Committee on Appropriations on H.R. 2596.

H.R. 2553:: to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, to amend title 49, United States Code, to extend the airport improvement program, and for other purposes

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

On passage Passed by recorded vote: 243 – 177 (Roll no. 611).

3:12 P.M. – On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 187 – 233 (Roll no. 610).

2:41 P.M. – DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rahall motion to recommit with instructions, pending reservation of a point of order. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to prohibit air carriers from charging a fee for four or fewer items of baggage checked by a member of the Armed Forces who is traveling in scheduled air transportation on official military duty. Subsequently, the point of order was withdrawn.

2:40 P.M. – Mr. Rahall moved to recommit with instructions to Transportation.

Mr. Rahall of West Virginia moved to recommit the bill, H.R. 2553, to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure with instructions to report the same back to the House forthwith with the following amendment: � At the end of the bill, add the following: � SEC. 7. BAGGAGE FEES FOR MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES. ***

2:39 P.M. – The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

1:39 P.M. – DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2553.

1:38 P.M. – Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2553with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 357.

H. Res. 357:: providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 2553) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, to amend title 49, United States Code, to extend the airport improvement program, and for other purposes

1:36 P.M. – On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 242 – 178 (Roll no. 609).Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

1:29 P.M. – UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of H.Res. 357 which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.

H. Res. 357:: providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 2553) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, to amend title 49, United States Code, to extend the airport improvement program, and for other purposes

On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 239 – 183 (Roll no. 608).

12:26 P.M. – DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 357.

12:25 P.M. – Considered as privileged matter.

12:02 P.M. – ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 15 per side of the aisle.

12:01 P.M. – PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Bucshon to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.

12:00 P.M. – Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 20.

11:07 A.M. – The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.

10:00 A.M. – MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 12:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.The Speaker designated the Honorable Daniel Webster to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

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The Senate Convenes at 10:00amET January 25, 2011

Following any Leader remarks, there will be a period of morning business with senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each.

The Senate will recess from 12:30 until 2:15pm to allow for the weekly caucus meetings.

Roll call votes are possible during Tuesday’s session. Senators will be notified when any votes scheduled.

The Senate is in recess until 8:30pm.

Senators are asked to gather in the Senate chamber at 8:30pm and at 8:40pm proceed as a body to the Hall of the House of Representative for President Obama’s State of the Union address.

Upon dissolution of the joint session, the Senate will adjourn until 9:30am on Wednesday, January 26.

Unanimous Consent:

Adopted H.Con.Res.10 >> http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d112:H.Con.Res.10 : providing for a joint session of Congress to receive a message from the President.

Adopted S.Con.Res3 >> http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d112:S.Con.Res3 :concurrent resolution honoring the service and sacrifice of Staff Sergeant Salvatore Giunta, a native of Hiawatha, Iowa, and the first living recipient of the Medal of Honor since the Vietnam War.

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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS

LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JANUARY 25, 2011

112TH CONGRESS – FIRST SESSION

8:36 P.M. –

JOINT SESSION – The House convened in Joint Session with the Senate for the purpose of receiving an address from the President of the United States on the subject of the state of the Union.

8:35 P.M. –

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of January 25.

2:33 P.M. –

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 8:35 P.M. today for the purpose of receiving in a joint session with the Senate the President of the United States.

2:31 P.M. –

The House received a communication from Nancy Pelosi, House Democratic Leader. Pursuant to Section 114(b) of the John C. Stennis Center for Public Service Training and Development Act (2 U.S.C. 1103), Ms. Pelosi appointed the Honorable Terri A. Sewell of Alabama to the Board of Trustees for the John C. Stennis Center for Public Service Training and Development for a term of six years

2:30 P.M. –

Ms. Foxx filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 54.

H. Res. 49:

providing Capitol-flown flags for recipients of the Medal of Honor

2:29 P.M. –

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 424 – 0 (Roll no. 21).

2:22 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

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.

H. Res. 38:

to reduce spending through a transition to non-security spending at fiscal year 2008 levels

2:21 P.M. –

The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 256 – 165 (Roll no. 20).

2:13 P.M. –

On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 184 – 242, 1 Present (Roll no. 19).

1:49 P.M. –

The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.

1:48 P.M. –

Mr. Bishop (NY) moved to recommit with instructions to Rules.

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

12:42 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 38.

Rule provides for consideration of H. Res. 38 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 provides that the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Rules shall be considered as adopted. All points of order against consideration of the resolution are waived.

12:41 P.M. –

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 43.

H.R. 366:

to provide for an additional temporary extension of programs under the Small Business Act and the Small Business Investment Act of 1958, and for other purposes

12:39 P.M. –

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

12:35 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 366.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Graves (MO) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

H. Res. 53:

electing certain Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives

12:33 P.M. –

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.

Considered as privileged matter.

H. Res. 49:

providing Capitol-flown flags for recipients of the Medal of Honor

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

12:18 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 49.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Latham moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

12:17 P.M. –

The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.

The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received a message from the Secretary of the Senate on January 25, 2011, at 11:00 a.m. stating that that body had agreed to H.Con.Res. 10 without amendment.

12:03 P.M. –

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 15 per side of the aisle.

H. Res. 52:

electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives

12:02 P.M. –

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.

Considered as privileged matter.

12:01 P.M. –

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Poe of TX to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.

12:00 P.M. –

Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin.

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of January 25.

10:33 A.M. –

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.

10:01 A.M. –

MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 12:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.

10:00 A.M. –

The Speaker designated the Honorable Tom McClintock to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.