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11/15/2012 Nativegrl77

the Senate Convenes: 9:00amET November 15, 2012

Following the prayer and the pledge, the Majority Leader will be recognized.
The filing deadline for second degree amendments to S.3525, the Sportsmen’s Act of 2012 is 9:10am on Thursday.
At 9:15am, the Senate will conduct a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on S.3525.

9:20am The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on S.3525, Sportsmen’s Act of 2012; Invoked: 84-12

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The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on November 15, 2012.

10:00:27 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:37 A.M.		<ACTION_DESCRIPTION>The Speaker designated the Honorable Blake Farenthold to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:50 A.M.		The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed H.R. 6118 and H.R. 6131, without amendment.
10:01:10 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.
10:50:38 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:21 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of November 15.
12:00:25 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Dr. Alan Keiran, Office of the United States Senate.
12:01:38 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:01:44 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mrs. Biggert to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:02:36 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.
12:24:30 P.M.	H. Res. 808	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 808 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6156) to authorize the extension of nondiscriminatory treatment (normal trade relations treatment) to products of the Russian Federation and Moldova and to require reports on the compliance of the Russian Federation with its obligations as a member of the World Trade Organization, and for other purposes.”
12:24:44 P.M.	H. Res. 808	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 808.
1:25:26 P.M.	H. Res. 808	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 808, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day.
1:26:04 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.

5:05:49 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of November 15.
5:06:06 P.M.	H. Res. 808	Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 808 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6156) to authorize the extension of nondiscriminatory treatment (normal trade relations treatment) to products of the Russian Federation and Moldova and to require reports on the compliance of the Russian Federation with its obligations as a member of the World Trade Organization, and for other purposes.”
5:33:26 P.M.	H. Res. 808	On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (Roll no. 605).

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Act Now to End the Federal Judicial Crisis

08/23/2012 Nativegrl77

With all of the attention on the presidential and congressional elections right now, it can be easy to forget that there’s a third branch of government. But the judicial branch is just as important – and it needs our help.

Our constitutional rights and individual liberties are protected by a strong and effective judiciary. But our courts are in crisis because of the “judicial emergency” created by vacancies in courtrooms nationwide. Why? Because an average of 1 out of every 10 judicial seats is vacant nationwide.

Ask your senators to help protect our freedoms by moving forward with judicial confirmations!

A strong judiciary is critical to American women. Not only can the federal courts be a shield for civil rights laws like Title IX and the Equal Pay Act, but they’re also often the last, best hope for women who have experienced discrimination in education, employment, health care, and in other aspects of their lives. Yet with the Senate dragging its heels, we’ve got 32 federal courts in a state of “judicial emergency,” which means there are far too few judges to keep up with all the cases. Half of these courts have pending nominees – but the Senate still hasn’t acted to fill those vacancies.

Furthermore, the slow confirmation process is also affecting the diversity of the courts. While President Obama has nominated an impressive number of women and people of color for the bench, that’s only half the battle. The only way to increase the diversity of the judiciary is for the Senate to confirm qualified nominees. Of the 32 nominees pending before the Senate, 19 of them are women or people of color. This is not acceptable.

To be sure, President Obama has not been nominating people to fill the vacancies as quickly as he could – and AAUW has told him that. But the fact remains that there are 32 nominees, 22 of whom have already been approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee, that the Senate could confirm when it returns from recess next month.

So that’s why we need you to send a message to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY). Ask your senators to urge Sens. Reid and McConnell to quickly call for confirmation of the federal judicial nominees from your state and move all consensus nominations to the Senate floor immediately for confirmation.

The vacancy crisis can have an easy solution, but we need your help. To send a letter to your senators, click the “Take Action” link or visit AAUW’s Two-Minute Activist.

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Congress: the Republican led House – the Senate considers S.3414,Cybersecurity bill & caucus day

07/31/2012 Nativegrl77

the Senate Convenes: 10:00amET July 31, 2012

Following the prayer and pledge, the Majority Leader will be recognized.
The Senate will resume consideration of S.3414, the Cybersecurity bill. The Senate will be in a period of debate only until 2:15pm with the Majority Leader to be recognized at 2:15pm.
Additionally, the time until 12:30pm will be equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees with the Majority controlling the first hour and the Republicans controlling the second hour.
The Senate will recess from 12:30pm until 2:15pm to allow for the weekly caucus meetings.

By consent, the Senate has extended the period for debate only on the Cybersecurity bill (S.3414) until 5pm today in order to give the managers more time to work on a path forward on the bill.

September Vote on Six-Month CR Would Provide Stability for Fall Fiscal Negotiations

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid announced an agreement with House Speaker John Boehner and President Barack Obama on a six-month Continuing Resolution (CR) that will avoid a government shutdown while funding the government at $1.047 trillion.

“This agreement reached between the Senate, the House and the White House provides stability for the coming months, when we will have to resolve critical issues that directly affect middle class families. The funding levels in the six-month CR will correspond to the top-line funding level of $1.047 trillion. I hope that we can face the challenges ahead in the same spirit of compromise.”

Senator Reid offered Lieberman-Collins amendment # 2731 and Franken amendment #2732 to S.3414, Cybersecurity Act of 2012. He then filled the remaining amendments on the so called amendment tree. Finally, he filed cloture on the bill.

Senator Reid then moved to proceed to S.3429, Veterans Jobs Corps Act of 2012

As a result of cloture being filed, the filing deadline for first degree amendments to S.3414 is 1:00pm on Wednesday, August 1. If your senator has a germane first degree amendment and would like to preserve their ability to offer, please send a signed copy of the amendment to the cloakroom prior to the deadline so that we may file it at the desk for you. If you have already filed, there is no need to refile.

WRAP UP

No ROLL CALL VOTES

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Discharged Foreign Relations and adopted S.Res.525, a resolution honoring the life and legacy of Oswaldo Paya Sardinas with a Nelson FL amendment.

Completed the Rule 14 process of S.3457, the Veterans Jobs Corps Act. (Nelson FL)

Completed the Rule 14 process of H.R.4078, the Red Tape Reduction and Small Business Job Creation Act. (Republican request)

No EXECUTIVE ITEMS

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The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.

The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on July 31, 2012.

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12:00:06 P.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
12:00:17 P.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Steve Womack to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
12:00:39 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.
12:28:54 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.
2:00:37 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 31.
2:00:54 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
2:01:52 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:01:56 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Ms. Foxx to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:02:17 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:12:00 P.M.		The House received a communication from John L. Mica, Chairman, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Mr. Mica notified the House that on July 26, 2012, the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure met in open session to consider resolutions to authorize 12 lease prospectuses included in the General Services Administration’s FY2011 and FY2012 Capital Investment and Leasing Programs and one resolution to authorize the exercise of a purchase option on currently leased space for $14 million below fair market value. The Committee adopted the resolutions on July 26, 2012.
2:14:49 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for approximately 3:30 p.m. today.
3:30:39 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 31.
3:30:46 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
3:30:58 P.M.	S. 679	Mr. Chaffetz moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 679 — “To reduce the number of executive positions subject to Senate confirmation.”
3:31:13 P.M.	S. 679	Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:31:15 P.M.	S. 679	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 679.
3:45:49 P.M.	S. 679	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.
3:46:16 P.M.	H.R. 4365	Mr. Chaffetz moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 4365 — “To amend title 5, United States Code, to make clear that accounts in the Thrift Savings Fund are subject to certain Federal tax levies.”
3:46:32 P.M.	H.R. 4365	Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:46:33 P.M.	H.R. 4365	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4365.
3:52:19 P.M.	H.R. 4365	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.
3:53:06 P.M.	S. 300	Mr. Chaffetz moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. S. 300 — “To prevent abuse of Government charge cards.”
3:53:23 P.M.	S. 300	Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:53:26 P.M.	S. 300	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 300.
3:59:25 P.M.	S. 300	At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mrs. Maloney 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.
3:59:53 P.M.	H.R. 828	Mr. Chaffetz moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 828 — “To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide that persons having seriously delinquent tax debts shall be ineligible for Federal employment.”
4:00:08 P.M.	H.R. 828	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:00:10 P.M.	H.R. 828	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 828.
4:11:23 P.M.	H.R. 828	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.
4:12:19 P.M.	H.R. 1627	Mr. Miller (FL) moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments.
4:13:17 P.M.	H.R. 1627	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on concurring in the Senate amendments to H.R. 1627.
4:49:24 P.M.	H.R. 1627	On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by voice vote.
4:49:25 P.M.	H.R. 1627	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:49:48 P.M.	H.R. 4073	Mr. Lamborn moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 4073 — “To authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to accept the quitclaim, disclaimer, and relinquishment of a railroad right of way within and adjacent to Pike National Forest in El Paso County, Colorado, originally granted to the Mt. Manitou Park and Incline Railway Company pursuant to the Act of March 3, 1875.”
4:50:03 P.M.	H.R. 4073	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:50:06 P.M.	H.R. 4073	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4073.
4:53:07 P.M.	H.R. 4073	At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Sablan 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.
4:54:40 P.M.	H.R. 3641	Mr. Lamborn moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3641 — “To establish Pinnacles National Park in the State of California as a unit of the National Park System, and for other purposes.”
4:54:56 P.M.	H.R. 3641	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:54:58 P.M.	H.R. 3641	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3641.
5:03:58 P.M.	H.R. 3641	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
5:04:03 P.M.	H.R. 3641	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:04:21 P.M.	H.R. 3706	Mr. Lamborn moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3706 — “To create the Office of Chief Financial Officer of the Government of the Virgin Islands, and for other purposes.”
5:04:34 P.M.	H.R. 3706	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:04:37 P.M.	H.R. 3706	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3706.
5:12:54 P.M.	H.R. 3706	At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Lamborn 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.
5:13:20 P.M.	S. 270	Mr. Lamborn moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 270 — “To direct the Secretary of the Interior to convey certain Federal land to Deschutes County, Oregon.”
5:13:33 P.M.	S. 270	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:13:37 P.M.	S. 270	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 270.
5:18:49 P.M.	S. 270	At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Lamborn 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.
5:19:15 P.M.	S. 271	Mr. Lamborn moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 271 — “To require the Secretary of Agriculture to enter into a property conveyance with the city of Wallowa, Oregon, and for other purposes.”
5:19:35 P.M.	S. 271	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:19:36 P.M.	S. 271	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 271.
5:24:57 P.M.	S. 271	At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Lamborn 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.
5:25:41 P.M.		The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notice reporting the issuance of an Executive Order that takes additional steps with respect to the national emergency declared in Executive Order 12957 regarding comprehensive trade and financial sanctions on Iran. – referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 112-128).
5:31:24 P.M.		The House is in recess for a period of less than 15 minutes.
5:45:05 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 31.
5:46:08 P.M.	H.R. 3803	Mr. Franks (AZ) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3803 — “To amend title 18, United States Code, to protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes.”
5:46:28 P.M.	H.R. 3803	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:46:30 P.M.	H.R. 3803	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3803.
6:37:08 P.M.	H.R. 3803	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.
6:38:00 P.M.	S. 679	Considered as unfinished business. S. 679 — “To reduce the number of executive positions subject to Senate confirmation.”
7:00:12 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
7:07:35 P.M.	S. 679	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 261 – 116 (Roll no. 537).
7:07:36 P.M.	S. 679	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:08:03 P.M.	H.R. 828	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 828 — “To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide that persons having seriously delinquent tax debts shall be ineligible for Federal employment.”
7:14:27 P.M.	H.R. 828	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 263 – 114 (Roll no. 538).
7:14:28 P.M.	H.R. 828	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:14:45 P.M.	H.R. 3803	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 3803 — “To amend title 18, United States Code, to protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes.”
7:21:43 P.M.	H.R. 3803	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 220 – 154, 2 Present (Roll no. 539).
7:24:00 P.M.	H.R. 3796	Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3796 — “To reauthorize certain programs established by the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006.”
7:24:27 P.M.	H.R. 3796	<action_description>Considered under suspension of the rules.
7:24:28 P.M.	H.R. 3796	<action_description>DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3796.
7:36:11 P.M.	H.R. 3796	<action_description>At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Scott (VA) 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.
7:36:46 P.M.	H.R. 1950	<action_description>Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1950 — “To enact title 54, United States Code, “National Park System”, as positive law.”
7:37:16 P.M.	H.R. 1950	<action_description>Considered under suspension of the rules.
7:37:17 P.M.	H.R. 1950	<action_description>DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1950.
7:41:10 P.M.	H.R. 1950	<action_description>At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Scott (VA) 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.
7:42:14 P.M.	H.R. 3120	<action_description>Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3120 — “To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to require accreditation of certain educational institutions for purposes of a nonimmigrant student visa, and for other purposes.”
7:42:36 P.M.	H.R. 3120	Considered under suspension of the rules.
7:42:40 P.M.	H.R. 3120	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3120.
7:47:55 P.M.	H.R. 3120	At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Smith (TX) 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.
7:48:30 P.M.	H.R. 6029	Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 6029 — “To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide for increased penalties for foreign and economic espionage, and for other purposes.”
7:48:44 P.M.	H.R. 6029	Considered under suspension of the rules.
7:48:46 P.M.	H.R. 6029	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6029.
7:57:42 P.M.	H.R. 6029	At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Scott (VA) 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.
7:58:26 P.M.	H.R. 6063	Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 6063 — “To amend title 18, United States Code, with respect to child pornography and child exploitation offenses.”
7:58:39 P.M.	H.R. 6063	Considered under suspension of the rules.
7:58:41 P.M.	H.R. 6063	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6063.
8:15:17 P.M.	H.R. 6063	At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Smith (TX) 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.
8:15:59 P.M.	H.R. 4362	Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 4362 — “To provide effective criminal prosecutions for certain identity thefts, and for other purposes.”
8:16:08 P.M.	H.R. 4362	Considered under suspension of the rules.
8:16:10 P.M.	H.R. 4362	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4362.
8:32:27 P.M.	H.R. 4362	At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Smith (TX) 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.
8:33:24 P.M.	H.R. 6062	Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 6062 — “To reauthorize the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program through fiscal year 2017.”
8:33:33 P.M.	H.R. 6062	Considered under suspension of the rules.
8:33:35 P.M.	H.R. 6062	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6062.
8:43:11 P.M.	H.R. 6062	At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Scott (VA) 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.
8:43:47 P.M.		Ms. Foxx filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 747.
8:44:49 P.M.	H.R. 1550	Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1550 — “To establish programs in the Department of Justice and in the Department of Homeland Security to help States that have high rates of homicide and other violent crime, and for other purposes.”
8:44:59 P.M.	H.R. 1550	Considered under suspension of the rules.
8:45:01 P.M.	H.R. 1550	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1550.
9:02:18 P.M.	H.R. 1550	At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Smith (TX) 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.
9:03:34 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
9:47:00 P.M.		Mr. Bishop (UT) moved that the House do now adjourn.
9:47:08 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
9:47:13 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on August 1, 2012.

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CONGRESS: the Republican led House – the Senate debates&votes on S.3240,Farm bill – Joint Res.disaproval of EPA’s Mercury Air and Toxics Standards

06/20/2012 Nativegrl77

the Senate Convenes: 9:30amET June 20, 2012

Following the prayer and pledge, the Majority Leader will be recognized.
Following the remarks of the two Leaders, the Republican Leader will be recognized to make a motion to proceed to S.J.Res.37, a joint resolution of disapproval regarding EPA’s Mercury Air and Toxics Standards. The time until 11:30am will be equally divided controlled between the two Leaders or their designees with the Republicans controlling the first 15 minutes and the Majority controlling the second 15 minutes.
At 11:30am, there will be a roll call vote on the motion to proceed to S.J.Res.37. If the motion to proceed is not successful (which is what is expected), the Senate will resume consideration of S.3240, the Farm bill and resume voting on the remaining amendments in order to the bill.
Senators should expect several roll call votes beginning at 11:30am on Wednesday.

When the Senate convened this morning, Senator Reid moved to proceed to S.1940, a bill to amend the National Flood Insurance Act, and filed cloture on the motion. The Leaders have been working on a consent agreement on amendments and they will continue to do so in the coming days. If an agreement cannot be reached, the cloture vote would occur Friday morning.

Senator McConnell moved to proceed to S.J.Res.37, a joint resolution of disapproval regarding EPA’s Mercury Air and Toxics Standards. At approximately 11:30am the Senate will proceed to vote on the motion to proceed to the joint resolution of disapproval. If the motion is defeated as we expect it to be, we will resume consideration of the Farm bill and immediately proceed to a long series of votes in relation to the remaining amendments and motions in order as well as passage of the bill.

The vote on the motion to proceed to the joint resolution of disapproval will be a 15 minute vote and all others 10 minute votes. There will be 2 minutes for debate between each vote. Senators are encouraged to remain on or near the floor throughout the day.

The 11:30am vote sequence is as follows:

– Motion to proceed to S.J.Res.37, a joint resolution disapproving a rule promulgated by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency relating to emission standards for certain steam generating units

– Manchin #2345 (dietary study) (possible voice vote);

– DeMint #2273 (broadband);

– Merkley #2382 (organic crop insurance);

– Coburn #2289 (MAP);

– Schumer #2427 (acer);

– Coburn #2293 (Limit Millionaires);

– Stabenow #2453 (NAP);

– Kerry #2454 (North Korea);

– Kyl #2354 (North Korea);

– Udall(CO) #2295 (bark beetle);

– Lee #2313 (Forest Legacy);

– Warner #2457 (rural broadband);

– Lee #2314 (CSP/CRP cut);

– Wyden #2442 (microloans);

– Boozman #2355 (Ag research, law info) (possible voice vote);

– Wyden #2388 (farm to school);

– Boozman #2360 (TEFAP)

– Leahy #2204 (rural development);

– Toomey #2226 (energy title);

– Nelson(NE) #2242 (rural housing) (possible voice vote);

– Toomey #2433 (sugar);

– Klobuchar #2299 (transportation study) (possible voice vote);

– Lee Motion to Recommit (FY 2008 levels);

– Carper #2287 (poultry feed research) (possible voice vote);

– Johnson(WI) Motion to Recommit (Nutrition/Agriculture titles);

– Sanders #2254 (biomass);

– Chambliss #2438 (conservation crop insurance);

– Thune #2437 (crop insurance);

– Durbin-Coburn #2439 (crop insurance);

– Chambliss #2340 (sugar);

– Chambliss #2432 (FMPP);

– Ayotte #2195 (GAO crop insurance fraud report) (possible voice vote);

– Blunt #2246 (veterans) (possible voice vote);

– Moran #2403 (food aid);

– Moran #2443 (beginning farmers) (possible voice vote);

– Vitter #2363 (pets) (possible voice vote);

– Toomey #2247 (paperwork) (60-vote threshold);

– Sanders #2310 (genetically engineered food) (60-vote threshold);

– Coburn #2214 (convention funding) (60-vote threshold);

– Boxer #2456 (aerial inspections) (60-vote threshold);

– Johanns #2372 (aerial inspections) (60-vote threshold);

– Murray # 2455(sequestration) (60-vote threshold);

– McCain #2162 (Sequestration report – DoD) (60-vote threshold);

– Rubio #2166 (RAISE Act) (60-vote threshold);

– Bennet-Crapo amendment #2202 (improve agricultural land easements) (expect voice vote); and

– Passage of S.3240, as amended.

11:30am The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to proceed to S.J.Res.37, a joint resolution disapproving EPA’s Mercury and Air Toxics Standards; Not Agreed To: 46-56

12:03 om The Senate began a roll call vote on Merkley amendment #2382 (organic crop insurance); Agreed To: 63-36

12:24pm The Senate began a roll call vote on DeMint amendment #2273 (broadband); Not Agreed To:44-55

12:45pm The Senate began a roll call vote on Coburn amendment #2289 (MAP); Not Agreed To: 30-69

1:04pm The Senate began a roll call vote on Coburn #2293 (limit millionaires); Agreed To: 63-36

1:30pm The Senate began a roll call vote on Kerry-Lugar amendment #2454 (North Korea); Agreed to: 59-40

1:49pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the Kyl amendment #2345 (North Korea); Not Agreed to: 43-56

2:09pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the Udall (CO) amendment #2295 (bark beetle); Agreed To: 77-22

2:31pm The Senate began a roll call vote on Lee amendment #2313 (repeal Forest Legacy Program); Not Agreed To: 21-77

2:55pm The Senate began a roll call vote on on Lee amendment #2314 (CSP/CRP cut); Not Agreed To: 15-84

3:27pm The Senate began a roll call vote on Boozman #2360, as modified (TEFAP); Not Agreed To: 35-63-1 voting present

3:46pm The Senate began a roll call vote on Toomey amendment #2226 (energy title); Not Agreed to: 36-63

The following amendments have been considered to S.3240, the Farm bill:

Reid 2nd degree amendment #2393 to amendment #2392 (the text of the Shaheen amendment #2160 – sugar); tabled: 50-46
Reid amendment #2392 (the text of the Paul amendment #2182 SNAP); tabled: 65-33
Stabenow-Roberts amendment #2389 (managers’ amendment); agreed to UC
Reid 2nd degree amendment #2390 to amendment #2389 (date change); withdrawn
Reid motion to recommit the bill with amendment #2391; withdrawn
Reid amendment # 2406 which is the text of Coburn amendment #2353 (to eliminate certain working lands conservation programs); withdrawn
Reid amendment 2407 which is the text of DeMint amendment #2285 (convert all mandatory spending to discretionary spending); withdrawn
Akaka #2440 (tribal lands); agreed to voice vote
Akaka #2396 (tribal relations office); agreed to voice vote
Ayotte #2192 (value added grant); not agreed to: 38-61
Baucus #2429 (livestock); agreed to voice vote
Snowe #2190, as modified (study re: milk marketing order reform); agreed to: 66-33
Grassley #2167 (marketing loan); agreed to: 75-24
Brown (OH) #2445 (rural development); agreed to: 55-44
Sessions #2174 (SNAP); Not agreed to: 43-56
Cantwell #2370 (pulse crops); agreed to: 58-41
Nelson NE #2243 (SNAP); agreed to voice vote
Sessions #2172 (SNAP); not agreed to: 41-58
Casey #2238 (milk marketing study); Agreed to: 73-26
Paul #2181 ($250,000 income limit); Not Agreed to: 15-84
Coons #2426 (poultry insurance study); Agreed to by voice vote
Feinstein #2422 (conservation innovation grants); Agreed to by voice vote
Alexander #2191 (wind loans); not agreed to: 33-66
McCain-Kerry #2199 (catfish); agreed to voice vote
Feinstein #2309 (insurance recall); agreed to: 76-23
Toomey #2217 (organic/AMA); not agreed to: 42-57
Gillibrand #2156, as modified (SNAP); not agreed to: 33-66
DeMint #2263 (broadband funding); not agreed to: 45-54
Hagan #2366 (crop insurance); agreed to voice vote
DeMint #2262 (SoS free market); agreed to voice vote
Kerry #2187 (commercial fisherman); agreed to voice vote
DeMint #2268 (loan guarantees); not agreed to: 14-84
Landrieu #2321 (rural development loans); agreed to voice vote
DeMint #2276 (checkoffs); not agreed to: 20-79
Manchin #2345 (dietary study); agreed to voice vote
Merkley #2382 (organic crop insurance); agreed to: 63-36
DeMint #2273 (broadband); not agreed to: 44-55
Coburn #2293 (limitation on millionaires re: conservation); Agreed to: 63-36
Stabenow #2453 (NAP); Agreed to voice vote
Kerry #2454 (North Korea aid-Presidential waiver); Agreed to: 59-40
Kyl #2354 (North Korea aid); Not Agreed to: 43-56
Udall (CO) #2295 (bark beetle); Agreed to: 77-22
Lee #2314 (CSP/CRP repeal); not agreed to: 21-77
Schumer #2427 (Acer trees); Agreed to voice vote
Wyden #2388 (farm to school); Agreed to voice vote
Boozman #2355 (Ag research); agreed to voice vote
Wyden #2442 (microloans); agreed to: division vote
Boozman #2360, as modified (TEFAP); not agreed to: 35-63-1
Leahy #2204 (rural development); agreed to voice vote
Toomey #2226 (energy title); not agreed to: 36-63
Nelson (NE) #2242 (rural housing); agreed to voice vote
Toomey #2433 (sugar); not agreed to: 46-53
Klobuchar #2299 (transportation study); agreed to voice vote
Lee motion to recommit (FY08 levels); not agreed to: 29-70
Ayotte #2195 (GAO crop insurance study); agreed to by uc
Blunt #2446 (vets); agreed to uc
Moran #2403 (food aid); agreed to uc
Moran #2443 (beginning farmers); agreed to uc
Carper #2287 (poultry feed); agreed to voice vote
Johnson (WI) motion to recommit (nutrition/ag titles); Not agreed to: 40-59
Sanders #2254 (biomass); agreed to voice vote
Vitter #2363, as modified (pets/animal fighting); agreed to: 88-11
Chambliss #2438 (conservation crop insurance); agreed to: 52-47
Thune #2437 (crop insurance); not agreed to: 44-55
Durbin-Coburn amendment #2439 (crop insurance); Agreed to: 66-33
Chambliss #2430 (sugar); agreed to by voice vote
Chambliss #2432 (FMPP); not agreed to by voice vote
Bennet-Crapo amendment #2202 (improve agricultural land easements); agreed to by uc

4:08pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the Toomey amendment #2433 (sugar); Not Agreed to: 46-53

4:28pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the Lee motion to recommit (FY2008 levels); Not Agreed to: 29-70

4:52pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the Johnson (WI) motion to recommit (nutritution/agriculture titles); Not Agreed to: 40-59

5:14pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the Vitter amendment #2363, as modified (animal fighting); Agreed to: 88-11

5:35pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the Chambliss amendment #2438 (conservation crop insurance); Agreed to: 52-47

5:59pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the Thune amendment #2437 (crop insurance); not agreed to: 44-55

6:22pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the Durbin amendment #2439 (crop insurance); Agreed To: 66-33

WRAP UP

ROLL CALL VOTES

1) McConnell motion to proceed to S.J.Res.37, a joint resolution of disapproval regarding EPA’s Mercury Air and Toxics Standards; not agreed to: 46-53

2) DeMint amendment #2273 (broadband) to S.3240, the Farm bill; Not Agreed To: 20-79

3) Merkley amendment #2382 (organic crop insurance); Agreed To: 63-36

4) Coburn amendment #2289 (MAP); Not Agreed To: 30-69

5) Coburn amendment #2293 (limit millionaires); Agreed To: 63-36

6) Kerry amendment #2454 (North Korea); Agreed To: 59-40

7) Kyl amendment #2354 (North Korea); Not Agreed To: 43-56

8) Udall (CO) amendment #2295 (bark beetle); Agreed To: 77-22

9) Lee amendment #2313 (Forest Legacy); Not Agreed To: 21-77

10) Lee amendment #2314 (CSP/CRP cut); Not Agreed To: 15-84

11) Boozman amendment #2350 (TEFAP); Not Agreed To: 35-63-1

12) Toomey amendment #2226 (energy title); Not Agreed To: 36-63

13) Toomey amendment #2433 (sugar); Not Agreed To: 46-53

14) Lee motion to recommit (FY 2008); Not Agreed To: 29-70

15) Johnson (WI) motion to recommit (nutrition/agriculture titles); Not Agreed To: 40-59

16) Vitter amendment #2363 (pets), as modified (60-vote threshold); Agreed To: 88-11

17) Chambliss amendment #2438 (conservation crop insurance); Agreed To: 52-47

18) Thune amendment #2437 (crop insurance); Not Agreed To: 44-55

19) Durbin-Coburn amendment #2439 (crop insurance); Agreed To 66-33

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Adopted S.Res.500, a resolution celebrating the accomplishments of title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, also known as the Patsy Takemoto Mink Equal Opportunity in Education Act, and recognizing the need to continue pursuing the goal of equal educational opportunities for all women and girls.

Adopted S.Res.501, supporting Men’s Health Week.

Adopted S.Res.502, celebrating the 150^th anniversary of the signing of the First Morrill Act.

No EXECUTIVE ITEMS

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10:00:45 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:59 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Tom McClintock to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:01:00 A.M.		The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S. 3314.
10:01:58 A.M.		Mr. Latham filed reports from the Committee on Appropriations, H.R. 5972 and H.R. 5973.
10:02:47 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.
10:12:02 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:15 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of June 20.
12:03:39 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Richard Haynes, Salem Missionary Baptist Church, Lilburn, Georgia.
12:04:45 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:04:52 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Woodall to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:05:22 P.M.		The Chair recognized Mr. Woodall for the purpose of introducing the guest Chaplain.
12:06:27 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.
12:37:02 P.M.	H. Res. 691	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 691 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4480) to provide for the development of a plan to increase oil and gas exploration, development, and production under oil and gas leases of Federal lands under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of Agriculture, the Secretary of Energy, the Secretary of the Interior, and the Secretary of Defense in response to a drawdown of petroleum reserves from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.”
12:38:37 P.M.	H. Res. 691	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 691.
2:09:45 P.M.	H. Res. 691	On ordering the previous question Agreed to by recorded vote: 242 – 183 (Roll no. 389).
2:15:05 P.M.	H. Res. 691	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 245 – 178 (Roll no. 390).
2:15:06 P.M.	H. Res. 691	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:15:47 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on the Walz motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 4348, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
2:23:58 P.M.	H.R. 4348	On motion that the House instruct conferees Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 386 – 34, 1 Present (Roll no. 391).
2:23:59 P.M.	H.R. 4348	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:24:09 P.M.		NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO OFFER MOTION TO INSTRUCT – Mr. Hoyer notified the House of his intention to offer a motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 4348.
2:25:04 P.M.		NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO OFFER MOTION TO INSTRUCT – Ms. Black (TN) notified the House of her intention to offer a motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 4348.
2:26:21 P.M.	S. 3187	Mr. Upton moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. S. 3187 — “To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices, to establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars, and for other purposes.”
2:27:16 P.M.	S. 3187	Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:27:20 P.M.	S. 3187	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3187.
3:17:40 P.M.	S. 3187	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
3:17:44 P.M.	S. 3187	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:20:16 P.M.	H.R. 4348	Mr. McKinley moved that the House instruct conferees.
3:20:39 P.M.	H.R. 4348	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the McKinley motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 4348. The instructions contained in the motion seek to direct the managers on the part of the House to insist on the provisions contained in title V of the House bill (relating to coal combustion residuals).
4:28:43 P.M.	H.R. 4348	The previous question was ordered without objection.
4:29:04 P.M.	H.R. 4348	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the McKinley motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 4348, the Chair put the question on adoption of the motion and announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McKinley demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the motion to instruct until a time to be announced.
4:30:59 P.M.	H.R. 4480	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 691. H.R. 4480 — “To provide for the development of a plan to increase oil and gas exploration, development, and production under oil and gas leases of Federal lands under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of Agriculture, the Secretary of Energy, the Secretary of the Interior, and the Secretary of Defense in response to a drawdown of petroleum reserves from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.”
4:31:04 P.M.	H.R. 4480	Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4480 with 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. Specified amendments are in order. The resolution makes in order as original text for purpose of amendment the amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 112-24.
4:31:07 P.M.	H.R. 4480	House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 691 and Rule XVIII.
4:31:08 P.M.	H.R. 4480	The Speaker designated the Honorable Steve Womack to act as Chairman of the Committee.
4:31:15 P.M.	H.R. 4480	GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with two hour of general debate on H.R. 4480.
6:55:09 P.M.	H.R. 4480	An amendment, offered by Mr. Hastings (WA), numbered 1 printed in House Report 112-540 to make technical corrections, eliminate the designation of the Colville River as an Aquatic Resource of National Importance and require additional right of ways planned into and out of the National Petroleum Reserve Alaska.
6:55:32 P.M.	H.R. 4480	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 691, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hastings (WA) amendment.
7:02:54 P.M.	H.R. 4480	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Hastings (WA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Markey demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the Hastings (WA) amendment until a time to be announced.
7:03:33 P.M.	H.R. 4480	An amendment, offered by Mr. Polis, numbered 2 printed in House Report 112-540 to exclude hydraulic fracturing activities within 1,000 feet of a primary or secondary school.
7:03:54 P.M.	H.R. 4480	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 691, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Polis amendment.
7:12:36 P.M.	H.R. 4480	On agreeing to the Polis amendment; Failed by voice vote.
7:12:48 P.M.	H.R. 4480	The Chair announced its understanding the amendment numbered 3 printed in House Report 112-540 would not be offered.
7:13:47 P.M.	H.R. 4480	An amendment, offered by Mr. Quigley, numbered 4 printed in House Report 112-540 to ensure that protection of the marine and coastal environment is of primary importance in making areas of the outer Continental Shelf available for leasing, exploration, and development rather than expeditious development of oil and gas resources, to prohibit oil and gas leasing, exploration, and development in important ecological areas of the outer Continental Shelf and for other purposes.
7:13:49 P.M.	H.R. 4480	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 691, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Quigley amendment.
7:19:31 P.M.	H.R. 4480	On agreeing to the Quigley amendment; Failed by voice vote.
7:20:12 P.M.	H.R. 4480	An amendment, offered by Mr. McKinley, numbered 5 printed in House Report 112-540 to require the consultation and input of the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) under the Transportation Fuels Regulatory Committee within Title II of the legislation so that NETL would work with the Committee to analyze and report on the impacts of the rules and actions of the EPA on our nation’s gasoline, diesel fuel, and natural gas prices.
7:20:32 P.M.	H.R. 4480	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 691, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McKinley amendment numbered 5.
7:26:08 P.M.	H.R. 4480	On agreeing to the McKinley amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
7:27:20 P.M.	H.R. 4480	An amendment, offered by Mr. McKinley, numbered 6 printed in House Report 112-540 to require that, under section 203 of the bill, an analysis would be conducted relating to any other matters that affect the growth, stability, and sustainability of the nation’s oil and gas industries; that the Committee would look at the actions, or inactions, of other nation’s regulations, enforcements, and matters relating to the oil and gas industry, and how they have either helped positively or negatively towards the oil and gas industries in those other nations.
7:27:54 P.M.	H.R. 4480	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 691, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McKinley amendment numbered 6.
7:33:53 P.M.	H.R. 4480	On agreeing to the McKinley amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
7:34:23 P.M.	H.R. 4480	An amendment, offered by Mr. Waxman, numbered 7 printed in House Report 112-540 to provide that the rules described in section 205(a) shall not be delayed if the pollution that would be controlled by the rules contributes to asthma attacks, acute and chronic bronchitis, heart attacks, cancer, birth defects, neurological damage, premature death, or other serious harms to human health.
7:34:45 P.M.	H.R. 4480	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 691, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Waxman amendment.
7:45:11 P.M.	H.R. 4480	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Waxman amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Gardner demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the Waxman amendment until a time to be announced.
7:45:46 P.M.	H.R. 4480	An amendment, offered by Mr. Connolly (VA), numbered 8 printed in House Report 112-540 to define the term “public health” in the Clean Air Act.
7:46:14 P.M.	H.R. 4480	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 691, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Connolly amendment.
7:51:05 P.M.	H.R. 4480	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Connolly amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Connolly demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the Connolly amendment until a time to be announced.
7:52:28 P.M.	H.R. 4480	An amendment, offered by Mr. Green, Gene, numbered 9 printed in House Report 112-540 to strike section 206 of the bill which would require the consideration of feasibility and costs in revising or supplementing national ambient air quality standards for ozone.
7:52:50 P.M.	H.R. 4480	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 691, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gene Green (TX) amendment.
8:00:55 P.M.	H.R. 4480	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Gene Green (TX) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Gene Green (TX) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the Gene Green (TX) amendment until a time to be announced.
8:01:32 P.M.	H.R. 4480	An amendment, offered by Mr. Terry, numbered 10 printed in House Report 112-540 to give the EPA the ability to waive certain fuel requirements in a geographic area, when there is a problem with distribution or delivery of fuel or fuel additives, for a period of 20 days, which could also be extended for another 20 days if the conditions exist. Amendment would also direct the EPA and Department of Energy to conduct the Fuel Harmonization Study required by the Energy Policy Act of 2005 by June 2014.
8:01:54 P.M.	H.R. 4480	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 691, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Terry amendment.
8:12:19 P.M.	H.R. 4480	On agreeing to the Terry amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
8:13:02 P.M.	H.R. 4480	An amendment, offered by Mr. Rush, numbered 11 printed in House Report 112-540 to provide that Sections 205 and 206 shall cease to be effective if the Administrator of the Energy Information Administration determines that implementation of this title is not projected to lower gasoline prices and create jobs in the United States within 10 years.
8:13:04 P.M.	H.R. 4480	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 691, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rush amendment.
8:23:17 P.M.	H.R. 4480	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Rush amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Rush demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the Rush amendment until a time to be announced.
8:24:08 P.M.	H.R. 4480	An amendment, offered by Mr. Holt, numbered 12 printed in House Report 112-540 to reduce the number of onshore leases on which oil and gas production is not occurring as an incentive for oil and gas companies to begin producing on the leases that they already hold.
8:24:38 P.M.	H.R. 4480	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 691, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Holt amendment.
8:35:04 P.M.	H.R. 4480	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Holt amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Holt demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the Holt amendment until a time to be announced.
8:35:22 P.M.	H.R. 4480	An amendment, offered by Mr. Connolly (VA), numbered 13 printed in House Report 112-540 to clarify that the section requiring a $5,000 protest fee shall not infringe upon the protections afforded by the First Amendment to the Constitution to petition for the redress of grievances.
8:36:13 P.M.	H.R. 4480	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 691, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Connolly amendment.
8:46:22 P.M.	H.R. 4480	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Connolly amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Connolly demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the Connolly amendment until a time to be announced.
8:47:03 P.M.	H.R. 4480	An amendment, offered by Mr. Amodei, numbered 14 printed in House Report 112-540 to prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from moving any aspect of the Solid Minerals program administered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to the Office of Surface Mining, Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM).
8:47:21 P.M.	H.R. 4480	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 691, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Amodei amendment.
8:56:46 P.M.	H.R. 4480	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Amodei amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Amodei demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the Amodei amendment until a time to be announced.
8:57:24 P.M.	H.R. 4480	An amendment, offered by Mr. Markey, numbered 15 printed in House Report 112-540 to prohibit oil and gas produced under new leases authorized by this legislation from being exported to foreign countries.
8:58:05 P.M.	H.R. 4480	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 691, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Markey amendment.
9:08:06 P.M.	H.R. 4480	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Markey amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Markey demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the Markey amendment until a time to be announced.
9:08:43 P.M.	H.R. 4480	An amendment, offered by Mr. Landry, numbered 16 printed in House Report 112-540 to raise the cap of revenue shared among the Gulf States who produce energy on the Outer Continental Shelf starting in FY2023 from $500 million to $750 million.
9:09:32 P.M.	H.R. 4480	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 691, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Landry amendment.
9:16:08 P.M.	H.R. 4480	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Landry amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Markey demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the Landry amendment until a time to be announced.
9:16:21 P.M.	H.R. 4480	An amendment, offered by Mr. Rigell, numbered 17 printed in House Report 112-540 to require the Secretary of The Interior to include Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Lease Sale 220 off the coast of Virginia in the 5 Year Plan for OCS oil and gas drilling and to conduct Lease Sale 220 within one year of enactment. In addition, the amendment would also ensure that no oil and gas drilling may be conducted off the coast of Virginia which would conflict with military operations.
9:17:28 P.M.	H.R. 4480	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 691, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rigell amendment.
9:23:33 P.M.	H.R. 4480	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. Markey demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the Rige11 amendment until a time to be announced.
9:23:51 P.M.	H.R. 4480	Mr. Hastings (WA) moved that the committee rise.
9:24:13 P.M.	H.R. 4480	On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
9:24:22 P.M.	H.R. 4480	Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 4480 as unfinished business.
9:24:30 P.M.		Mr. Hastings (WA) asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 9:00 a.m. on June 21. Agreed to without objection.
9:25:06 P.M.		Mr. Hastings (WA) moved that the House do now adjourn.
9:25:15 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
9:25:20 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on June 21, 2012.

10:00:45 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:59 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Tom McClintock to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:01:00 A.M.		The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S. 3314.
10:01:58 A.M.		Mr. Latham filed reports from the Committee on Appropriations, H.R. 5972 and H.R. 5973.
10:02:47 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.
10:12:02 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:15 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of June 20.
12:03:39 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Richard Haynes, Salem Missionary Baptist Church, Lilburn, Georgia.
12:04:45 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:04:52 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Woodall to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:05:22 P.M.		The Chair recognized Mr. Woodall for the purpose of introducing the guest Chaplain.
12:06:27 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.
12:37:02 P.M.	H. Res. 691	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 691 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4480) to provide for the development of a plan to increase oil and gas exploration, development, and production under oil and gas leases of Federal lands under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of Agriculture, the Secretary of Energy, the Secretary of the Interior, and the Secretary of Defense in response to a drawdown of petroleum reserves from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.”
12:38:37 P.M.	H. Res. 691	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 691.
2:09:45 P.M.	H. Res. 691	On ordering the previous question Agreed to by recorded vote: 242 – 183 (Roll no. 389).
2:15:05 P.M.	H. Res. 691	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 245 – 178 (Roll no. 390).
2:15:06 P.M.	H. Res. 691	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:15:47 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on the Walz motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 4348, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
2:23:58 P.M.	H.R. 4348	On motion that the House instruct conferees Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 386 – 34, 1 Present (Roll no. 391).
2:23:59 P.M.	H.R. 4348	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:24:09 P.M.		NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO OFFER MOTION TO INSTRUCT – Mr. Hoyer notified the House of his intention to offer a motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 4348.
2:25:04 P.M.		NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO OFFER MOTION TO INSTRUCT – Ms. Black (TN) notified the House of her intention to offer a motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 4348.
2:26:21 P.M.	S. 3187	Mr. Upton moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. S. 3187 — “To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices, to establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars, and for other purposes.”
2:27:16 P.M.	S. 3187	Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:27:20 P.M.	S. 3187	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3187.
3:17:40 P.M.	S. 3187	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
3:17:44 P.M.	S. 3187	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:20:16 P.M.	H.R. 4348	Mr. McKinley moved that the House instruct conferees.
3:20:39 P.M.	H.R. 4348	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the McKinley motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 4348. The instructions contained in the motion seek to direct the managers on the part of the House to insist on the provisions contained in title V of the House bill (relating to coal combustion residuals).
4:28:43 P.M.	H.R. 4348	The previous question was ordered without objection.
4:29:04 P.M.	H.R. 4348	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the McKinley motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 4348, the Chair put the question on adoption of the motion and announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McKinley demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the motion to instruct until a time to be announced.
4:30:59 P.M.	H.R. 4480	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 691. H.R. 4480 — “To provide for the development of a plan to increase oil and gas exploration, development, and production under oil and gas leases of Federal lands under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of Agriculture, the Secretary of Energy, the Secretary of the Interior, and the Secretary of Defense in response to a drawdown of petroleum reserves from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.”
4:31:04 P.M.	H.R. 4480	Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4480 with 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. Specified amendments are in order. The resolution makes in order as original text for purpose of amendment the amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 112-24.
4:31:07 P.M.	H.R. 4480	House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 691 and Rule XVIII.
4:31:08 P.M.	H.R. 4480	The Speaker designated the Honorable Steve Womack to act as Chairman of the Committee.
4:31:15 P.M.	H.R. 4480	GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with two hour of general debate on H.R. 4480.
6:55:09 P.M.	H.R. 4480	An amendment, offered by Mr. Hastings (WA), numbered 1 printed in House Report 112-540 to make technical corrections, eliminate the designation of the Colville River as an Aquatic Resource of National Importance and require additional right of ways planned into and out of the National Petroleum Reserve Alaska.
6:55:32 P.M.	H.R. 4480	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 691, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hastings (WA) amendment.
7:02:54 P.M.	H.R. 4480	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Hastings (WA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Markey demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the Hastings (WA) amendment until a time to be announced.
7:03:33 P.M.	H.R. 4480	An amendment, offered by Mr. Polis, numbered 2 printed in House Report 112-540 to exclude hydraulic fracturing activities within 1,000 feet of a primary or secondary school.
7:03:54 P.M.	H.R. 4480	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 691, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Polis amendment.
7:12:36 P.M.	H.R. 4480	On agreeing to the Polis amendment; Failed by voice vote.
7:12:48 P.M.	H.R. 4480	The Chair announced its understanding the amendment numbered 3 printed in House Report 112-540 would not be offered.
7:13:47 P.M.	H.R. 4480	An amendment, offered by Mr. Quigley, numbered 4 printed in House Report 112-540 to ensure that protection of the marine and coastal environment is of primary importance in making areas of the outer Continental Shelf available for leasing, exploration, and development rather than expeditious development of oil and gas resources, to prohibit oil and gas leasing, exploration, and development in important ecological areas of the outer Continental Shelf and for other purposes.
7:13:49 P.M.	H.R. 4480	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 691, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Quigley amendment.
7:19:31 P.M.	H.R. 4480	On agreeing to the Quigley amendment; Failed by voice vote.
7:20:12 P.M.	H.R. 4480	An amendment, offered by Mr. McKinley, numbered 5 printed in House Report 112-540 to require the consultation and input of the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) under the Transportation Fuels Regulatory Committee within Title II of the legislation so that NETL would work with the Committee to analyze and report on the impacts of the rules and actions of the EPA on our nation’s gasoline, diesel fuel, and natural gas prices.
7:20:32 P.M.	H.R. 4480	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 691, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McKinley amendment numbered 5.
7:26:08 P.M.	H.R. 4480	On agreeing to the McKinley amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
7:27:20 P.M.	H.R. 4480	An amendment, offered by Mr. McKinley, numbered 6 printed in House Report 112-540 to require that, under section 203 of the bill, an analysis would be conducted relating to any other matters that affect the growth, stability, and sustainability of the nation’s oil and gas industries; that the Committee would look at the actions, or inactions, of other nation’s regulations, enforcements, and matters relating to the oil and gas industry, and how they have either helped positively or negatively towards the oil and gas industries in those other nations.
7:27:54 P.M.	H.R. 4480	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 691, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McKinley amendment numbered 6.
7:33:53 P.M.	H.R. 4480	On agreeing to the McKinley amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
7:34:23 P.M.	H.R. 4480	An amendment, offered by Mr. Waxman, numbered 7 printed in House Report 112-540 to provide that the rules described in section 205(a) shall not be delayed if the pollution that would be controlled by the rules contributes to asthma attacks, acute and chronic bronchitis, heart attacks, cancer, birth defects, neurological damage, premature death, or other serious harms to human health.
7:34:45 P.M.	H.R. 4480	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 691, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Waxman amendment.

House Floor Activities Legislative Day of June 20, 2012

Last Floor Action: 10:12:02 A.M. – The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.

10:00:45 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:59 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Tom McClintock to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:01:00 A.M.		The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S. 3314.
10:01:58 A.M.		Mr. Latham filed reports from the Committee on Appropriations, H.R. 6972 and H.R. 6973.
10:02:47 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.
10:12:02 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.

Black History

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

06/05/2012 Nativegrl77

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 200^th 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 20^th anniversary of its stand down.

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

Adopted S.Res.481, celebrating the 60^th 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.