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the Senate S1243 CONGRESS the House HR2218 & HR1582

07/25/2013 Nativegrl77

The Senate stands in adjournment until 9:30am on Thursday, July 25, 2013.
Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 11:00am with the time equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees. The Majority will control the first 30 minutes and the Republicans will control the second 30 minutes.
Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of S.1243, the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill.
We will continue to work through amendments to the THUD Appropriations bill on Thursday.

The Senate is in a period of morning business until 11:00am. Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of S.1243, the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill. Senator Murray will continue to work through the amendments with Senator Collins.

We also hope to vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #186, the nomination of Derek West, of California, to be Associate Attorney General, today. Under the previous order, there will be up to 1 hour for debate equally divided in the usual form. Upon the use or

Morning business has been extended until 11:30am. At 11:30am, the Senate will turn to Executive Session to consider Executive Calendar #186, the nomination of Derek West, of California, to be Associate Attorney General. There will be up to 1 hour for debate prior to a vote on confirmation of the nomination. If all time is used, the vote on confirmation of the West nomination would occur at approximately 12:30pm.

12:27pm The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #186, the nomination of Derek West, of California, to be Associate Attorney General;

Confirmed: 98-1

Senator Toomey moved to recommit S.1243 (THUD Appropriations bill) to the Committee on Appropriations with instructions to report back with such changes as may be necessary such that total budget authority provided in the bill for fiscal year 2014 is not greater than $45,455,000,000. Senator Murray may move to table the Toomey motion at approximately 3:15pm.

3:17pm The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on the Murray motion to table the Toomey motion to recommit the bill.

Tabled: 56-42

The Toomey motion to commit was tabled 56-42. The Senate is in a period of morning business with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. We expect to resume consideration of the THUD bill shortly. Senator Paul would like to offer an amendment #1739 regarding aid to Egypt. Senators are discussing a path forward.

The Senate continues to be in a period of morning business and we will not resume consideration of the THUD appropriations bill today. The managers said they will be on the floor next week to continue to process amendments. We are working on a path forward to consider several nominations. Until we have an agreement from the Republican side we can’t announce no more votes for today.

WRAP UP

ROLL CALL VOTES

1) Confirmation of Executive Calendar #186, the nomination of Derek West, of California, to be Associate Attorney General; Confirmed: 98-1

2) Murray motion to table the Toomey motion to recommit the bill; Tabled: 56-42

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Adopted S.Res.200, Designating July 26, 2013 as “United States Intelligence Professionals Day”.

Adopted S.Res.201, Designating the first Wednesday in September 2013 as “National Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Day”.

No additional EXECUTIVE ITEMS

Senator Reid filed cloture on the following items in the following order:

– Executive Calendar #208, the nomination of James B. Comey, Jr., of Connecticut, to be Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigations,

– Executive Calendar #223, the nomination of Kent Yoshiho Hirozawa, of New York, to be a Member of the National Labor Relations Board,

– Executive Calendar #224, the nomination of Nancy Jean Schiffer, of Maryland, to be a Member of the National Labor Relations Board, and

– Executive Calendar #104, the nomination of Mark Gaston Pearce, of New York, to be a Member of the National Labor Relations Board.

If cloture is invoked on any of the nominations, there would be up to 8 hours of post-cloture debate time on each nomination. Upon disposition of each nomination, the Senate will proceed to a cloture vote on the next nomination in the order listed above.

The cloture vote on the Comey nomination will occur at 5:30pm on Monday, July 29.

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Last Floor Action:
9:18:00 A.M. -H.R. 2218
GENERAL DEBATE
– The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R.
2218.

9:00:00 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
9:01:06 A.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
9:02:18 A.M.		POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS ON APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL – The Speaker announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day’s proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Gosar demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Speaker announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Gosar objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Speaker postponed further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the approval of the Journal until a time to be announced.
9:02:51 A.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Ms. Kelly of IL to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:03:07 A.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches, which by direction of the Chair would be limited to 5 per side of the aisle.
9:17:02 A.M.	H.R. 2218	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 315. H.R. 2218 — “To amend subtitle D of the Solid Waste Disposal Act to encourage recovery and beneficial use of coal combustion residuals and establish requirements for the proper management and disposal of coal combustion residuals that are protective of human health and the environment.”
9:17:07 A.M.	H.R. 2218	Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2218 and H.R. 1582.
9:17:38 A.M.	H.R. 2218	House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 315 and Rule XVIII.
9:17:38 A.M.	H.R. 2218	The Speaker designated the Honorable Rob Bishop to act as Chairman of the Committee.
9:18:00 A.M.	H.R. 2218	GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 2218.

10:12:21 A.M.	H.R. 2218	An amendment, offered by Mr. Connolly, numbered 1 printed in Part A of House Report 113-174 to require States to update their certification documents with EPA and to include in those documents a State emergency action plan for responding to spills or leaks.
10:12:23 A.M.	H.R. 2218	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 315, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Connolly Part A Amendment No. 1.
10:17:26 A.M.	H.R. 2218	On agreeing to the Connolly amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
10:17:47 A.M.	H.R. 2218	An amendment, offered by Mr. Waxman, numbered 2 printed in Part A of House Report 113-174 to ensure that state permit programs are protective of human health and the environment.
10:17:49 A.M.	H.R. 2218	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 315, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Waxman Part A Amendment No. 2.
10:27:43 A.M.	H.R. 2218	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Waxman Part A Amendment No. 2, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Waxman demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
10:28:48 A.M.	H.R. 2218	An amendment, offered by Mr. Tonko, numbered 3 printed in Part A of House Report 113-174 to require the EPA Administrator to find a State coal combustion residual permit program deficient if the implementation of the program threatens human health or the environment in any other State. Any State could request that the EPA Administrator review another state’s coal combustion residuals permit program for deficiency.
10:28:50 A.M.	H.R. 2218	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 315, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Tonko Part A Amendment No. 3.
10:36:34 A.M.	H.R. 2218	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Tonko Part A Amendment No. 3, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Tonko demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
10:37:02 A.M.	H.R. 2218	UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on adoptopn of amendments which were debated earlier and on which further proceedings were postponed.
11:07:41 A.M.	H.R. 2218	On agreeing to the Waxman amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 185 – 231 (Roll no. 415).
11:12:19 A.M.	H.R. 2218	On agreeing to the Tonko amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 176 – 239 (Roll no. 416).
11:12:28 A.M.	H.R. 2218	The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2218.
11:13:11 A.M.	H.R. 2218	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
11:13:23 A.M.	H.R. 2218	The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
11:14:45 A.M.	H.R. 2218	Ms. McCollum moved to recommit with instructions to Energy and Commerce.
11:15:00 A.M.	H.R. 2218	DEBATE – The House proeeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McCollum motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion to seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to require that the implementing agency of any coal ash permit granted under the bill ensure that all wet disposal structures meet criteria for design, construction, operation, and maintenance sufficient to prevent contamination of groundwater and sources of drinking water, including the Great Lakes pending reservation of a point of order. Subsequently, the reservation was removed.
11:23:27 A.M.	H.R. 2218	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
11:31:27 A.M.	H.R. 2218	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 192 – 225, 1 Present (Roll no. 417).
11:41:13 A.M.	H.R. 2218	On passage Passed by recorded vote: 265 – 155 (Roll no. 418).
11:41:14 A.M.	H.R. 2218	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
11:41:25 A.M.		On approving the Journal Agreed to by voice vote.
11:43:26 A.M.		The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed H.R. 1092.
11:45:22 A.M.		COLLOQUY ON HOUSE SCHEDULE – The Chair recognized Mr. Hoyer for the purpose of engaging in a colloquy with Mr. Cantor on the expectations regarding the legislative schedule for the House during the upcoming week.
12:29:54 P.M.		Mr. Cantor asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 10:00 a.m. on July 26. Agreed to without objection.
12:29:58 P.M.		Mr. Cantor asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Friday, July 26, 2013, it adjourn to meet at 12 Noon on Tuesday, July 30, 2013, for Morning-Hour Debate. Agreed to without objection.
12:30:46 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
12:41:52 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
2:08:02 P.M.		Mr. King (IA) moved that the House do now adjourn.
2:08:26 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
2:08:27 P.M.		The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on July 26, 2013.

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the Senate 7/23 CONGRESS the House considers HR5

07/22/2013 Nativegrl77

The Senate will convene at 10:00am on Tuesday, July 23, 2013.

Following the prayer and pledge, the Majority Leader will be recognized. It is expected he will renew his motion to proceed to S.1243, the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill. The time until 12:00pm will be equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees.
The next roll call vote will be at 12:00pm on Tuesday, July 23^rd on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.1243. Cloture was filed on that motion during Thursday’s session of the Senate. If cloture is invoked, all post-cloture time will be yielded back and the Senate will proceed to vote on the motion to proceed to S.1243 (likely a voice vote). If the motion to proceed to S.1243 is adopted, the text of H.R.2610, as reported by the House Appropriations, will be deemed House passed text for the purposes of rule 16.
The Senate will recess from 12:30pm until 2:15pm to allow for the weekly caucus meetings.

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Last Floor Action:
1:18:37 P.M. – The House adjourned
pursuant to a previous special order.

The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00
p.m. on July 22, 2013.

12:00:10 P.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
12:00:24 P.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Steve Womack to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
12:00:54 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.
12:07:38 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.

2:00:34 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 22.
2:00:40 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
2:01:58 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:02:03 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Burgess to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:02:22 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:08:20 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for approximately 4:30 p.m. today.
4:32:03 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 22.
4:33:09 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until later in the legislative day.
4:33:20 P.M.	H.R. 697	<action_description>Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 697 — “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.”
4:33:46 P.M.	H.R. 697	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:33:52 P.M.	H.R. 697	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 697.
4:44:50 P.M.	H.R. 697	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
4:44:54 P.M.	H.R. 697	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:45:05 P.M.	H.R. 1411	Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1411 — “To include the Point Arena-Stornetta Public Lands in the California Coastal National Monument as a part of the National Landscape Conservation System, and for other purposes.”
4:45:15 P.M.	H.R. 1411	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:45:18 P.M.	H.R. 1411	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1411.
4:58:17 P.M.	H.R. 1411	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
4:58:20 P.M.	H.R. 1411	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:58:21 P.M.	H.R. 2353	Mr. Petri moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 2353 — “To amend title 23, United States Code, with respect to the operation of vehicles on certain Wisconsin highways, and for other purposes.”
4:58:56 P.M.	H.R. 2353	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:58:58 P.M.	H.R. 2353	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2353.
5:04:51 P.M.	H.R. 2353	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
5:04:58 P.M.	H.R. 2353	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:05:12 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 44	Mr. Ribble moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. H. Con. Res. 44 — “Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the District of Columbia Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run.”
5:05:18 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 44	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:05:23 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 44	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 44.
5:10:56 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 44	At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
5:12:11 P.M.	H.R. 1542	Mr. Meehan moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 1542 — “To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish weapons of mass destruction intelligence and information sharing functions of the Office of Intelligence and Analysis of the Department of Homeland Security and to require dissemination of information analyzed by the Department to entities with responsibilities relating to homeland security, and for other purposes.”
5:12:33 P.M.	H.R. 1542	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:12:35 P.M.	H.R. 1542	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1542.
5:23:53 P.M.	H.R. 1542	At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
5:24:32 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for approximately 6:30 P.M. today.

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6:30:48 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 22.
6:30:52 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
6:31:30 P.M.	H.R. 1542	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1542 — “To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish weapons of mass destruction intelligence and information sharing functions of the Office of Intelligence and Analysis of the Department of Homeland Security and to require dissemination of information analyzed by the Department to entities with responsibilities relating to homeland security, and for other purposes.”
6:57:22 P.M.	H.R. 1542	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 388 – 3 (Roll no. 375).
6:57:24 P.M.	H.R. 1542	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:58:02 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 44	Considered as unfinished business. H. Con. Res. 44 — “Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the District of Columbia Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run.”
7:05:16 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 44	On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 388 – 0 (Roll no. 376).
7:05:17 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 44	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:06:08 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
7:18:23 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
9:12:51 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.

9:58:23 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 22.
9:59:07 P.M.		Mr. Nugent filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 312.
10:00:05 P.M.		Mr. Nugent moved that the House do now adjourn.
10:00:08 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
10:00:09 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on July 23, 2013.

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9:00:21 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
9:00:25 A.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
9:01:22 A.M.		POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS ON APPROVAL OF JOURNAL – The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day’s proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Wilson (SC) demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Wilson (SC) objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the approval of the Journal until a time to be announced.
9:01:53 A.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Welch to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:02:03 A.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 5 per side of the aisle.
9:06:43 A.M.	H.R. 5	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5 — “To support State and local accountability for public education, protect State and local authority, inform parents of the performance of their children’s schools, and for other purposes.”
9:15:03 A.M.	H.R. 5	The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
9:15:47 A.M.	H.R. 5	An amendment, offered by Mr. Culberson, numbered 22 printed in House Report 113-158 to empower States by giving them the opportunity to accept or reject feder al grant money. Grant money rejected by State legislatures would be dedicated to paying off our outstanding national debt.
9:16:05 A.M.	H.R. 5	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 303, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Culberson amendment No. 22.
9:23:12 A.M.	H.R. 5	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Culberson amendment No. 22, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Tierney demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
9:23:49 A.M.	H.R. 5	An amendment, offered by Mr. Fitzpatrick, numbered 23 printed in House Report 113-158 to provide a funding condition for a state or local educational agency to be eligible for funds, agency personnel cannot facilitate the transfer of an employee if they know, or have probable cause to believe, that the employee has engaged in sexual misconduct with a minor. Agencies must also require employees be subjected to background checks in compliance with the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act.
9:24:09 A.M.	H.R. 5	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 303, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Fitzpatrick amendment No. 23.
9:29:51 A.M.	H.R. 5	On agreeing to the Fitzpatrick amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
9:30:15 A.M.	H.R. 5	An amendment, offered by Ms. Jackson Lee, numbered 24 printed in House Report 113-158 to create a report containing recommendations regarding the advisability of authorizing a state education authority to close a school district over the opposition of a locally elected school board, and regarding best practices governing the exercise of authority by a state education agency in monitoring, supervising and controlling under-performing school districts with particular emphasis on rural and underserved school districts.
9:30:37 A.M.	H.R. 5	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 303, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee amendment No. 24.
9:37:10 A.M.	H.R. 5	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Jackson Lee amendment No. 24, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Jackson Lee demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
9:37:45 A.M.	H.R. 5	An amendment, offered by Mr. Cantor, numbered 25 printed in House Report 113-158 to allow Title I funds to follow students to other public schools or charter schools, upon the state opting to allow it.
9:38:03 A.M.	H.R. 5	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 303, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Cantor amendment No. 25.
9:53:19 A.M.	H.R. 5	On agreeing to the Cantor amendment Agreed to by voice vote.
9:53:30 A.M.	H.R. 5	An amendment, in the nature of a substitute offered by Mr. Miller, George, An substitute amendment numbered 26 printed in House Report 113-158 to reauthorize the Elementary and Secondary Education Act to maintain the civil rights and equity focus of the law and to ensure all students have access to an education that prepares them for college and the workforce. Supports all students, and in particular those who are historically disadvantaged, through access to high quality state-developed standards, a meaningful but flexible accountability and school improvement system, improved and targeted professional development and working conditions for teachers and school leaders, additional learning time and after-school programs, and dedicated supports for wrap-around services for students and a well-rounded education.
9:53:37 A.M.	H.R. 5	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 303, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the George Miller (CA) substitute amendment No. 26.
10:19:01 A.M.	H.R. 5	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the George Miller (CA) amendment No. 26, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. George Miller (CA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
10:46:53 A.M.	H.R. 5	On agreeing to the Culberson amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 227 – 196 (Roll no. 370).
10:51:17 A.M.	H.R. 5	On agreeing to the Jackson Lee amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 186 – 237 (Roll no. 371).
10:55:58 A.M.	H.R. 5	On agreeing to the Miller, George amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 193 – 233 (Roll no. 372).
10:56:11 A.M.	H.R. 5	The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 5.
10:56:49 A.M.	H.R. 5	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
10:57:02 A.M.	H.R. 5	The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
10:58:01 A.M.	H.R. 5	Ms. Kuster moved to recommit with instructions to Education and the Workforce.
10:58:21 A.M.	H.R. 5	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Kuster motion to recommit with instructions pending a reservation of a point of order. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to prevent lowering standards for children with disabilities, including autistic children. It establishes safety standards for the use of seclusion and restraint in schools so children are not physically and mentally harmed. It also establishes standards for protecting student athletes from concussions. Lastly, it provides for criminal background checks of school and contractor employees who have contact with children. Subsequently, the reservation of a point of order was withdrawn.
11:06:52 A.M.	H.R. 5	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
11:14:39 A.M.	H.R. 5	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 196 – 231 (Roll no. 373).
11:20:51 A.M.	H.R. 5	On passage Passed by recorded vote: 221 – 207 (Roll no. 374).
11:20:52 A.M.	H.R. 5	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
11:21:06 A.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
11:21:07 A.M.	H.R. 5	The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 5.
11:58:55 A.M.		Mr. Cantor asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Friday, July 19, 2013, it adjourn to meet at 12 p.m. on Monday, July 22, 2013, for Morning-Hour Debate. Agreed to without objection.
11:59:06 A.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
12:10:09 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
1:18:23 P.M.		Mr. Wolf moved that the House do now adjourn.
1:18:35 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
1:18:37 P.M.		The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on July 22, 2013.

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The Senate stands in recess until 10:00am on Tuesday, July 16, 2013.

Senator-elect Markey will be sworn into office at 10:00am on Tuesday.
As a reminder to all Senators, during Thursday’s session of the Senate, cloture was filed on the following items in the following order:
- Executive Calendar #51, the nomination of Richard Cordray, of OH, to be Director, Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection;
- Executive Calendar #100, the nomination of Richard F. Griffin, Jr, of DC, to be a Member of the National Labor Relations Board;
- Executive Calendar #101, the nomination of Sharon Block, of DC, to be a Member of the National Labor Relations Board;
- Executive Calendar #104, the nomination of Mark Gaston Pearce, of NY, to be a Member of the National Labor Relations Board;
- Executive Calendar #178, the nomination of Fred P. Hochberg, of NY, to be President of the Export-Import Bank of the United States;
- Executive Calendar #99, the nomination of Thomas Edward Perez, of MD, to be Secretary of Labor; and
- Executive Calendar #98, the nomination of Regina McCarthy, of MA, to be Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency.
We anticipate the first cloture vote to begin at 11:00am. If cloture is invoked on any of the nominations, there would be up to 8 hours for debate prior to a vote on confirmation of the nomination, except for the Perez nomination, which would have up to 30 hours of post-cloture debate. If cloture is not invoked on a nomination, the Senate would proceed to vote on cloture on the next nomination.

11:02am The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #51, the nomination of Richard Cordray, of Ohio, to be Director, Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection;

Invoked: 71-29

The Senate invoked cloture on the Cordray nomination by a vote of 71-29.

There will now be up to 8 hours for debate, with the time equally divided, prior to a vote on confirmation of the nomination. By consent, the Senate will recess from 12:30 until 2:15pm to allow for the weekly caucus meetings. The time during the recess will count post-cloture. Senators will be notified when the next vote is scheduled.

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Last Floor Action:
10:03:41 A.M. – The Speaker announced
that the House do now adjourn. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on
July 16, 2013.

12:00:08 P.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
12:00:26 P.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Kerry L. Bentivolio to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
12:00:45 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.
12:11:01 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.

2:00:21 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 16.
2:00:41 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.
2:01:55 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Ms. Foxx to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:02:22 P.M.		ADJUSTMENT OF THE WHOLE HOUSE – Under clause 5(d) of rule 20, the Chair announced to the House that, in light of the resignation of the gentleman from Massachusetts, Mr. Markey, the whole number of the House is 434.
2:02:31 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:10:25 P.M.		The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on July 16, 2013 at 1:25 p.m.: Appointments: World War I Centennial Commission.
2:10:50 P.M.		HIT Policy Committee – Pursuant to section 13101 of the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act (Public Law 111-5), the Democratic Leader reappointed Mr. Paul Egerman of Weston, Massachusetts for a term of three years.
2:11:35 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 5:00 P.M. today.
5:00:20 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 16.
5:01:43 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
5:03:10 P.M.	H.R. 1848	Mr. Petri moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1848 — “To ensure that the Federal Aviation Administration advances the safety of small airplanes, and the continued development of the general aviation industry, and for other purposes.”
5:03:16 P.M.	H.R. 1848	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:03:18 P.M.	H.R. 1848	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1848.

5:19:56 P.M.	H.R. 1848	At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
5:20:07 P.M.	H.R. 2611	Mr. Petri moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 2611 — “To designate the headquarters building of the Coast Guard on the campus located at 2701 Martin Luther King, Jr., Avenue Southeast in the District of Columbia as the “Douglas A. Munro Coast Guard Headquarters Building”, and for other purposes.”
5:20:37 P.M.	H.R. 2611	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:20:39 P.M.	H.R. 2611	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2611.
5:28:31 P.M.	H.R. 2611	At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
5:28:43 P.M.	H.R. 2576	Mr. Petri moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 2576 — “To amend title 49, United States Code, to modify requirements relating to the availability of pipeline safety regulatory documents, and for other purposes.”
5:28:58 P.M.	H.R. 2576	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:28:59 P.M.	H.R. 2576	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2576.
5:36:59 P.M.	H.R. 2576	At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
5:37:34 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for approximately 6:30 p.m. today.

6:30:10 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 16.
6:30:14 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
6:31:15 P.M.	H.R. 2576	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2576 — “To amend title 49, United States Code, to modify requirements relating to the availability of pipeline safety regulatory documents, and for other purposes.”
6:59:52 P.M.	H.R. 2576	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 405 – 2 (Roll no. 354).
6:59:52 P.M.	H.R. 2576	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:00:09 P.M.	H.R. 1848	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1848 — “To ensure that the Federal Aviation Administration advances the safety of small airplanes, and the continued development of the general aviation industry, and for other purposes.”
7:07:31 P.M.	H.R. 1848	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 411 – 0 (Roll no. 355).
7:07:32 P.M.	H.R. 1848	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:08:03 P.M.	H.R. 2611	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2611 — “To designate the headquarters building of the Coast Guard on the campus located at 2701 Martin Luther King, Jr., Avenue Southeast in the District of Columbia as the “Douglas A. Munro Coast Guard Headquarters Building”, and for other purposes.”
7:16:01 P.M.	H.R. 2611	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 411 – 0 (Roll no. 356).
7:16:05 P.M.	H.R. 2611	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:18:17 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
7:31:45 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
8:11:11 P.M.		Mr. Burgess filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 300.
8:12:36 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House resumed with Special Order speeches.

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the Senate considers S.1238 CONGRESS the House HR2289

07/15/2013 Nativegrl77

The Senate stands in adjournment until 2:00pm on Monday, July 15, 2013.

Following the prayer and pledge, the Majority Leader will be recognized. It is expected he will renew the motion to proceed to S.1238, the Keep Student Loans Affordable Act of 2013. Following the remarks of the two Leaders, the time until 5:30pm will be equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.
The Majority Leader will be recognized at 5:30pm. A live quorum and subsequent roll call vote on the motion to instruct the Sergeant at Arms to request the presence of absent Senators is expected at 5:30pm.
Additionally, there will be a joint-special caucus for all Senators at 6:00pm on Monday.
During Thursday’s session of the Senate, cloture was filed on the following items in the following order:
- Executive Calendar #51, the nomination of Richard Cordray, of OH, to be Director, Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection;
- Executive Calendar #100, the nomination of Richard F. Griffin, Jr, of DC, to be a Member of the National Labor Relations Board;
- Executive Calendar #101, the nomination of Sharon Block, of DC, to be a Member of the National Labor Relations Board;
- Executive Calendar #104, the nomination of Mark Gaston Pearce, of NY, to be a Member of the National Labor Relations Board;
- Executive Calendar #178, the nomination of Fred P. Hochberg, of NY, to be President of the Export-Import Bank of the United States;
- Executive Calendar #99, the nomination of Thomas Edward Perez, of MD, to be Secretary of Labor; and
- Executive Calendar #98, the nomination of Regina McCarthy, of MA, to be Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency.
If no agreement on the nominations can be reached, the first cloture vote would occur early Tuesday morning. If cloture is invoked on any of the nominations, there would be up to 8 hours for debate prior to a vote on confirmation of the nomination, except for the Perez nomination, which would have up to 30 hours of post-cloture debate. If cloture is not invoked on a nomination, the Senate would proceed to vote on cloture on the next nomination.
WRAP UP
ROLL CALL VOTE1) Motion to instruct the Sergeant at Arms to request the presence of absent Senators; Agreed to: 69-28; Quorum was present
LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Adopted S.Res.195, a resolution to authorize testimony and representation In the Matter of the Proposed Discipline of Laura Block Lower

No EXECUTIVE ITEMS
5:39pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the Reid motion to instruct the Sergeant at Arms to request the presence of absent senators.Motion is agreed to: 69-28; Quorum is present

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Last Floor Action:
10:03:41 A.M. – The Speaker announced
that the House do now adjourn. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on
July 16, 2013.

10:00:10 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:23 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Thomas E. Petri to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:42 A.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
10:01:59 A.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
10:02:04 A.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
10:02:36 A.M.		The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed H.R. 2289 and agreed to H. Con. Res. 43.
10:03:22 A.M.		The House received a communication from The Honorable Edward J. Markey. Mr. Markey notified the House that he will resign his seat in the United States House of Representatives in order to serve in the United States Senate as a Senator from Massachusetts. His resignation from the United States House of Representatives is effective at the close of business on Monday, July 15, 2013.
10:03:41 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on July 16, 2013.

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The Senate will convene at 2:00pm on Monday, July 8, 2013.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 5:00pm with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.
At 5:00pm, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider Executive Calendar #90, the nomination of Gregory Alan Phillips, of Wyoming, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Tenth Circuit with 30 minutes of debate equally divided and controlled between Senators Leahy and Grassley or their designees.
Upon the use or yielding back of time (at approximately 5:30pm), there will be a roll call vote on confirmation of the Phillips nomination.

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Watch Live House Floor Proceedings

Last Floor Action:
10:07:36 A.M. -H.R. 2231
On agreeing
to the DeFazio amendment (A008) Roll Call 299 – Recorded vote pending.

9:00:59 A.M.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

9:03:16 A.M.

Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.

9:04:36 A.M.

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS ON APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL – The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day’s proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Wilson (SC) demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Wilson (SC) objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the approval of the Journal until later in the legislative day. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.

9:05:05 A.M.

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

9:05:22 A.M.

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 5 per side of the aisle.

9:13:57 A.M.

H.R. 2231

Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2231 — “To amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to increase energy exploration and production on the Outer Continental Shelf, provide for equitable revenue sharing for all coastal States, implement the reorganization of the functions of the former Minerals Management Service into distinct and separate agencies, and for other purposes.”

9:17:56 A.M.

H.R. 2231

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

9:18:56 A.M.

H.R. 2231

An amendment, offered by Mr. DeFazio, numbered 8 printed in Part B of House Report 113-131 to prohibit offshore oil and gas leases in Bristol Bay off the coast of Alaska.

9:19:39 A.M.

H.R. 2231

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 274, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the DeFazio amendment No. 8.

9:29:08 A.M.

H.R. 2231

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the DeFazio amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. DeFazio demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.

9:29:44 A.M.

H.R. 2231

An amendment, offered by Mr. Broun (GA), numbered 9 printed in Part B of House Report 113-131 to provide that all claims arising from projects taking place due to the underlying bill be filed within 60 days and resolved within 180 days. It would also place restrictions on appeals and institute a “loser pays” requirement on individuals or entities filing suit, except in specified circumstances, and stipulate that the amendment only applies to individuals or entities which are not party to the pending leases.

9:30:07 A.M.

H.R. 2231

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 274, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Broun (GA) amendment No. 9.

9:39:05 A.M.

H.R. 2231

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Broun (GA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Johnson (GA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.

9:39:48 A.M.

H.R. 2231

An amendment, offered by Mr. Grayson, numbered 10 printed in Part B of House Report 113-131 to ensure that no portion of this legislation is construed as affecting the right of any state to prohibit the management, leasing, developing, and use of lands (including offshore oil drilling) beneath navigable waters within its boundaries.

9:40:00 A.M.

H.R. 2231

DEBATE – Grayson Part B amendment No. 10 modified pursuant to the order of the House of June 27, 2013.

9:40:18 A.M.

H.R. 2231

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 274, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Grayson amendment No. 10, as modified.

9:50:43 A.M.

H.R. 2231

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Grayson amendment, as modified, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Grayson demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.

9:51:09 A.M.

H.R. 2231

An amendment, offered by Mrs. Capps, numbered 11 printed in Part B of House Report 113-131 to ensure Section 203, relating to oil and gas lease sales in the Southern California planning area, and Title III, relating to OCS revenue sharing with coastal states, have no force or effect.

9:52:07 A.M.

H.R. 2231

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 274, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Capps amendment No. 11.

10:03:00 A.M.

H.R. 2231

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Capps amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mrs. Capps demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.

10:07:36 HR 2231 On agreeing to the DeFazio amendment (A008) Roll Call 299 – Recorded vote pending.———————————————————————————————————————————————————-

9:00:59 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
9:03:16 A.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
9:04:36 A.M.		POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS ON APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL – The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day’s proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Wilson (SC) demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Wilson (SC) objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the approval of the Journal until later in the legislative day. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.
9:05:05 A.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Williams to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:05:22 A.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 5 per side of the aisle.
9:13:57 A.M.	H.R. 2231	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2231 — “To amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to increase energy exploration and production on the Outer Continental Shelf, provide for equitable revenue sharing for all coastal States, implement the reorganization of the functions of the former Minerals Management Service into distinct and separate agencies, and for other purposes.”
9:17:56 A.M.	H.R. 2231	The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
9:18:56 A.M.	H.R. 2231	An amendment, offered by Mr. DeFazio, numbered 8 printed in Part B of House Report 113-131 to prohibit offshore oil and gas leases in Bristol Bay off the coast of Alaska.
9:19:39 A.M.	H.R. 2231	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 274, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the DeFazio amendment No. 8.
9:29:08 A.M.	H.R. 2231	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the DeFazio amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. DeFazio demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
9:29:44 A.M.	H.R. 2231	An amendment, offered by Mr. Broun (GA), numbered 9 printed in Part B of House Report 113-131 to provide that all claims arising from projects taking place due to the underlying bill be filed within 60 days and resolved within 180 days. It would also place restrictions on appeals and institute a “loser pays” requirement on individuals or entities filing suit, except in specified circumstances, and stipulate that the amendment only applies to individuals or entities which are not party to the pending leases.
9:30:07 A.M.	H.R. 2231	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 274, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Broun (GA) amendment No. 9.
9:39:05 A.M.	H.R. 2231	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Broun (GA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Johnson (GA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
9:39:48 A.M.	H.R. 2231	An amendment, offered by Mr. Grayson, numbered 10 printed in Part B of House Report 113-131 to ensure that no portion of this legislation is construed as affecting the right of any state to prohibit the management, leasing, developing, and use of lands (including offshore oil drilling) beneath navigable waters within its boundaries.
9:40:00 A.M.	H.R. 2231	DEBATE – Grayson Part B amendment No. 10 modified pursuant to the order of the House of June 27, 2013.
9:40:18 A.M.	H.R. 2231	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 274, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Grayson amendment No. 10, as modified.
9:50:43 A.M.	H.R. 2231	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Grayson amendment, as modified, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Grayson demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
9:51:09 A.M.	H.R. 2231	An amendment, offered by Mrs. Capps, numbered 11 printed in Part B of House Report 113-131 to ensure Section 203, relating to oil and gas lease sales in the Southern California planning area, and Title III, relating to OCS revenue sharing with coastal states, have no force or effect.
9:52:07 A.M.	H.R. 2231	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 274, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Capps amendment No. 11.
10:03:00 A.M.	H.R. 2231	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Capps amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mrs. Capps demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
10:36:54 A.M.	H.R. 2231	On agreeing to the DeFazio amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 183 – 235 (Roll no. 299).
10:42:36 A.M.	H.R. 2231	On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 217 – 202 (Roll no. 300).
10:47:51 A.M.	H.R. 2231	On agreeing to the Grayson amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 209 – 210 (Roll no. 301).
10:52:06 A.M.	H.R. 2231	On agreeing to the Capps amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 176 – 241 (Roll no. 302).
10:52:17 A.M.	H.R. 2231	The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2231.
10:53:17 A.M.	H.R. 2231	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
10:53:27 A.M.	H.R. 2231	The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
10:54:38 A.M.	H.R. 2231	Mr. Schneider moved to recommit with instructions to Natural Resources.
10:55:55 A.M.	H.R. 2231	Floor summary: DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Schneider motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to prohibit the issuance of permits or leases for new oil and gas slant, directional or offshore drilling in or under any of the Great Lakes. The Motion would also require that any permit or lease issued pursuant to the bill encourage that all equipment used under drilling permits be made in America and that the holder of the permit avoid outsourcing American jobs.
11:06:40 A.M.	H.R. 2231	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
11:15:36 A.M.	H.R. 2231	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 195 – 225, 1 Present (Roll no. 303).
11:22:18 A.M.	H.R. 2231	On passage Passed by recorded vote: 235 – 186 (Roll no. 304).
11:22:19 A.M.	H.R. 2231	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
11:23:01 A.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the Speaker’s approval of the Journal and put the question on agreeing to the Journal de novo.
11:23:02 A.M.		On approving the Journal Agreed to by voice vote.
11:23:04 A.M.	H.R. 2231	The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 2231.
11:23:58 A.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
11:24:49 A.M.		The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed H.R. 2383, H.R. 1151, and H.R. 324.
11:25:16 A.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House resumed further one minute speeches.
11:37:52 A.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
11:37:53 A.M.		Official Objectors: The Majority Leader announced the following Members as official objectors on the part of the majority for the 113 Congress: For the Private Calendar: Representatives Goodlatte, Sensenbrenner, and Gowdy. The Minority Leader announced the following Members as official objectors on the part of the minority for the 113 Congress: For the Private Calendar: Representatives Serrano, Nadler, and Bass.
12:39:01 P.M.		Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn.
12:39:20 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
12:39:21 P.M.		The House adjourned pursuant to S. Con. Res. 19. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on July 8, 2013.