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CONGRESS

05/07/2013 Nativegrl77

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The Senate stands in adjournment until 10:00am on Tuesday, May 7, 2013.
Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 11:00am with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each with the Republicans controlling the first half and the Majority controlling the final half.
Following morning business, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider Executive Calendar #42, the nomination of David Medine, of Maryland, to be Chairman and Member of the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board with up to one hour of debate equally divided and controlled between Senators Leahy and Grassley or their designees.
Upon the use or yielding back of time (at approximately 12:00pm), there will be a roll call vote on confirmation of the Medine nomination.
The Senate will recess from 12:30pm until 2:15pm to allow for the weekly caucus meetings.
At 2:15pm, the Senate will begin consideration of S.601, the Water Resources Development Act.
12:01pm The Senate began a roll call vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #42, the nomination of David Medine, of Maryland, to be Chairman and Member of the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board;Confirmed: 53-45
Senator Murray asked consent to go to conference on the Budget resolution. Senator McConnell asked that the request be modified so that it not be in order for the Senate to consider a conference report that includes tax increases or reconciliation instructions to increase taxes or raise the debt ceiling.Senator Murray declined to modify her request. Senator McConnell then objected to the request.The Senate stands in recess until 2:15pm.
The Senate has begun consideration of S.601, Water Resources Development Act.
Senator Boxer withdrew the committee reported substitute amendment and called up
Boxer-Vitter substitute #799. The managers are now giving
their opening statements. We are working on lining up the first amendments in
order to the bill.
The Senate is in a period for debate only until 6:30pm on S.601, WRDA, while we figure out the first
amendments to be considered to the bill.
The Senate has reached an agreement that provides for the consideration of the first 3 amendments to the WRDA legislation. At 11:30am tomorrow, Wednesday, May 8^th, the Senate will resume consideration of S.601 and the following amendments will be the first amendments in order to the pending Boxer-Vitter substitute amendment #799:- Coburn #804 (ammunition);- Coburn #805 (Army Corps lands/guns); and
– Whitehouse #803 (oceans).

No second degree amendments are in order to any of these amendments prior to votes in relation to the amendments. The Coburn and Whitehouse amendments are subject to a 60 affirmative vote threshold. The time until 2pm, will be equally divided between the two Leaders, or their designees, for debate on the amendments. Senator Coburn controls 40 minutes of the Republican time.

At 2:00pm the Senate will proceed to vote in relation to the amendments in the order listed. There will be 2 minutes equally divided between the votes and all after the first vote will be 10 minute votes.

Upon disposition of the Coburn and Whitehouse amendments, the substitute amendment, as amended, if amended, will be agreed to and be considered original text for the purposes of further amendment.
WRAP UP
ROLL CALL VOTE1) Confirmation of Executive Calendar #42, the nomination of David Medine, of Maryland, to be Chairman and Member of the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board; Confirmed: 53-45LEGISLATIVE ITEMS
Passed H.R.1071, a bill to specify the size of the precious-metal blanks that will be used in the production of the National Baseball Hall of Fame commemorative coins.

Discharged the Judiciary committee and adopted S.Res.127, Commemorating the 10-year anniversary of the loss of the State symbol of New Hampshire, the Old Man of the Mountain.

Adopted S.Res.130, designating the week of May 1 through May 7, 2013, as “National Physical Education and Sport Week”.

Began the Rule 14 process of S.888, the End User Exemptions from provisions of the Commodity Exchange Act. (Johanns)

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Last Floor Action:
10:00:15 P.M. – The House adjourned.

The
next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on May 7, 2013

10:00:21 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:26 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Reid J. Ribble to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:49 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.
10:44:00 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:00 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 7.
12:00:05 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
12:01:05 P.M.		POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS ON APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL – The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day’s proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Quigley 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. Quigley demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal until later in the legislative day.
12:01:40 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Benishek to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:01:59 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.

12:39:34 P.M.		The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received a message from the Secretary of the Senate on May 7, 2013 at 9:30a.m., stating that that body had passed S. 743.
12:40:00 P.M.	H. Res. 198	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 198 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1406) to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide compensatory time for employees in the private sector.”
12:40:04 P.M.	H. Res. 198	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 198.
1:38:37 P.M.	H. Res. 198	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 198, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question on H. Res. 198 and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Polis demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on ordering the previous question on H. Res. 198 until later in the legislative day.
1:39:06 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
2:10:27 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 7.
2:11:06 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on ordering the previous question on H. Res. 198, which was debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
2:12:32 P.M.	H. Res. 198	Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 198 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1406) to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide compensatory time for employees in the private sector.”
2:37:29 P.M.	H. Res. 198	On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 230 – 198 (Roll no. 132).
2:46:21 P.M.	H. Res. 198	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 228 – 199 (Roll no. 133).
2:46:22 P.M.	H. Res. 198	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:46:27 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal, which had been postponed from earlier in the day.
2:54:11 P.M.		On approving the Journal Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 293 – 131, 1 Present (Roll no. 134).
2:55:10 P.M.		Mr. Petri asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 9:00 a.m. on May 8. Agreed to without objection.
2:55:51 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
3:14:23 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
5:13:54 P.M.		The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notification of the continuance of the national emergency with respect to Syria – referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 113-22).
5:17:06 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House resumed Special Order speeches.
6:17:00 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.

7:04:00 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 7.
7:04:10 P.M.		Mr. Sessions filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 202.
7:05:00 P.M.		Mr. Sessions moved that the House do now adjourn.
7:05:05 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
7:05:07 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on May 8, 2013.

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CONGRESS

05/06/2013 Nativegrl77

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The Senate will convene at 2:00pm on Monday, May 6, 2013.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in morning business until 5:30pm with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.
At 5:30pm, the Senate will resume consideration of S.743, the Marketplace Fairness Act of 2013, post-cloture. The filing deadline for 2^nd degree amendments to S.743 is 4:00pm.
At 5:30pm, all post-cloture time will be yielded back, the Durbin amendment #745 will be withdrawn, no other 2^nd degree amendments will be in order and the Senate will proceed to 2 roll call votes in relation to the following:
- Enzi-Durbin amendment #741 and
- Passage of S.743, as amended, if amended.
Upon the disposition of S.743, there will be a 3^rd roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.601, the Water Resources Development Act of 2013.

The cloture motion on the motion to proceed to S.601, Water Resources Development Act, was withdrawn. At 2:15pm tomorrow, Tuesday, May 7, the motion to proceed to S.601 will be agreed to, and the Senate will begin consideration of the bill.

We may be able to consider the Enzi-Durbin amendment #741 (perfecting substitute) to S.743, Marketplace Fairness Act, without a roll call vote. If so, there would only be 1 vote at 5:30pm on passage of S.743, as amended. If a roll call vote is requested, there would be 2 votes.

5:31pm The Senate began a roll call vote on Enzi-Durbin amendment #741 (perfecting substitute) to S.743, Marketplace Fairness Act;

Agreed To: 70-24

6:12pm The Senate began a roll call vote on passage of S.743, Marketplace Fairness Act.

Prior to the vote on passage of Marketplace Fairness Act, Senator Reid asked consent to go to conference on the Budget resolution. Senator Cruz objected.

Request to go to conference on H.Con.Res.25 – Budget Resolution – FY2014

Leader: I ask unanimous consent the Senate proceed to the consideration of Calendar #33, H.Con.Res.25; that all after the enacting clause be stricken; that the amendment which is at the desk, the text of S.Con.Res.8, the budget resolution passed by the Senate, be inserted in lieu thereof; that H.Con.Res.25, as amended be agreed to; the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table; that the Senate insist on its amendment, request a conference with the House on the disagreeing votes of the two Houses; and the Chair be authorized to appoint conferees on the part of the Senate, all with no intervening action or debate.

Chair: Is there an objection to the request?

Cruz: Reserved his right to object and asked that the Leader modify his request so that it not be in order for the Senate to consider a conference report that includes tax increases or reconciliation instructions to increase taxes or to raise the debt limit.

Senator Reid: Declined to modify his request

Senator Cruz: I object

WRAP UP

ROLL CALL VOTES

1) Enzi-Durbin amendment #741 (perfecting amendment) to S.743, the Marketplace Fairness Act; Agreed to: 70-24

2) Passage of S.743, as amended; Passed: 69-27

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The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on May 6, 2013 for Morning Hour Debate.

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12:00:12 P.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
12:00:19 P.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Kerry L. Bentivolio to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
12:00:57 P.M.		MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 2:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.
12:01:31 P.M.		The House received a communication from Jennifer Butler-Taylor, Director of Constituent Services, The Office of Represenative Robert Aderholt. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Ms. Butler-Taylor notified the House that she had been served with a subpoena, issued by the Circuit Court of Cullman County, Alabama, for documents in a civil case to which she is not a party 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.
12:01:52 P.M.		MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House continued with Morning-Hour debate.
12:08:41 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.
2:00:00 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 6.
2:00:05 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
2:01:25 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:01:28 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Ms. Foxx to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:01:52 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:08:49 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 5:00 P.M. today.
5:07:09 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 6.
5:07:17 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
5:07:37 P.M.	H.R. 588	Mr. Young (AK) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 588 — “To provide for donor contribution acknowledgments to be displayed at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Visitor Center, and for other purposes.”
5:07:56 P.M.	H.R. 588	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:07:58 P.M.	H.R. 588	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 588.
5:12:31 P.M.	H.R. 588	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.
5:13:03 P.M.	H.R. 291	Mr. Young (AK) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 291 — “To provide for the conveyance of certain cemeteries that are located on National Forest System land in Black Hills National Forest, South Dakota.”
5:13:09 P.M.	H.R. 291	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:13:11 P.M.	H.R. 291	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 291.
5:17:14 P.M.	H.R. 291	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.
5:17:41 P.M.	H.R. 507	Mr. Young (AK) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 507 — “To provide for the conveyance of certain land inholdings owned by the United States to the Pascua Yaqui Tribe of Arizona, and for other purposes.”
5:17:57 P.M.	H.R. 507	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:18:00 P.M.	H.R. 507	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 507.
5:21:06 P.M.	H.R. 507	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.
5:21:38 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for approximately 6:30 P.M. today.

6:31:53 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 6.
6:32:01 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
6:32:27 P.M.	H.R. 588	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 588 — “To provide for donor contribution acknowledgments to be displayed at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Visitor Center, and for other purposes.”
6:58:32 P.M.	H.R. 588	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 398 – 2 (Roll no. 129).
6:58:33 P.M.	H.R. 588	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:58:36 P.M.	H.R. 291	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 291 — “To provide for the conveyance of certain cemeteries that are located on National Forest System land in Black Hills National Forest, South Dakota.”
7:07:32 P.M.	H.R. 291	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 390 – 2 (Roll no. 130).
7:07:33 P.M.	H.R. 291	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:07:37 P.M.	H.R. 507	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 507 — “To provide for the conveyance of certain land inholdings owned by the United States to the Pascua Yaqui Tribe of Arizona, and for other purposes.”
7:14:19 P.M.	H.R. 507	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 401 – 2 (Roll no. 131).
7:14:22 P.M.	H.R. 507	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:15:00 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 32	Mr. Barletta asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
7:15:23 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 32	Considered by unanimous consent. H. Con. Res. 32 — “Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition.”
7:15:33 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 32	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
7:15:43 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 32	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:16:37 P.M.		Ms. Foxx filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 198.
7:17:06 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
7:32:34 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
10:00:00 P.M.		Mr. King (IA) moved that the House do now adjourn.
10:00:05 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
10:00:15 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on May 7, 2013.

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Black History

the House debates/votes on HR527& FAA Sequester Tweek(361-41) The Needy 0 ~ CONGRESS ~ the Senate – pro forma

04/25/2013 Nativegrl77

The Senate will meet in pro forma sessions only with no business conducted on the following dates at the following times:

– Friday, April 26^th at 11:30am,

– Tuesday, April 30^th at 10:00am, and

– Thursday, May 3^rd at 2:00pm.

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FAA tweek 361 – 41 The Needy 0

Last Floor Action: 4/25/13
5:47:55 P.M. – The House adjourned.

The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on April 26, 2013

10:00:16 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:26 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Randy Hultgren to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:51 A.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
10:02:18 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. Paulsen 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. Paulsen made a point of no quorum and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal until later in the legislative day.
10:02:49 A.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. McClintock to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
10:03:02 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.
10:15:44 A.M.		The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S. 853.
10:16:14 A.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House resumed with one minute speeches.
10:17:30 A.M.	H.R. 527	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 527 — “To amend the Helium Act to complete the privatization of the Federal helium reserve in a competitive market fashion that ensures stability in the helium markets while protecting the interests of American taxpayers, and for other purposes.”
10:17:47 A.M.	H.R. 527	The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
10:19:48 A.M.	H.R. 527	An amendment, offered by Mr. Collins (GA), numbered 1 printed in House Report 113-47 to ensure that excess funds are used to reduce the annual Federal budget deficit.
10:19:52 A.M.	H.R. 527	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 178, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Collins (GA) amendment No. 1.
10:23:48 A.M.	H.R. 527	On agreeing to the Collins (GA) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
10:24:09 A.M.	H.R. 527	An amendment, offered by Mr. Dent, numbered 2 printed in House Report 113-47 to ensure the continued supply of helium for end users while requiring the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to honor existing contracts for the supply and delivery of helium. The amendment affirms that the federal government will honor existing contracts that are set to expire October 1, 2015.
10:24:11 A.M.	H.R. 527	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 178, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Dent amendment No. 2.
10:36:28 A.M.	H.R. 527	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Dent amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Dent demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
10:36:53 A.M.	H.R. 527	An amendment, offered by Mr. Holt, numbered 3 printed in House Report 113-47 to consider the long-term future of the Federal Helium Reserve by requiring an assessment of how closing the Federal Helium Reserve could influence helium availability, including options for insuring a reliable helium supply in coming decades.
10:36:56 A.M.	H.R. 527	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 178, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Holt amendment No. 3.
10:44:17 A.M.	H.R. 527	On agreeing to the Holt amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
10:44:43 A.M.	H.R. 527	An amendment, offered by Mr. Thornberry, numbered 4 printed in House Report 113-47 to affirm the authority of the Secretary of the Interior to allow private entities to connect to and store helium in the Federal Helium Reserve for an appropriate fee.
10:44:45 A.M.	H.R. 527	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 178, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Thornberry amendment No. 4.
10:47:58 A.M.	H.R. 527	On agreeing to the Thornberry amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
10:49:23 A.M.	H.R. 527	Mr. Hastings (WA) moved that the Committee rise.
10:49:47 A.M.	H.R. 527	On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
10:50:19 A.M.	H.R. 527	Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 527 as unfinished business.
10:50:38 A.M.		The House received a message from the Clerk. Under Clause 2(g) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she designates Robert Reeves, Deputy Clerk, to sign any and all papers and do all other acts for her under the name of the Clerk of the House which they would be authorized to do by virtue of this designation, except such as are provided by statue, in case of her temporary absence or disability. This designation shall remain in effect for the 113th Congress or until modified by the Clerk.
10:56:34 A.M.	H.R. 1765	Mr. Latham moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 1765 — “To provide the Secretary of Transportation with the flexibility to transfer certain funds to prevent reduced operations and staffing of the Federal Aviation Administration, and for other purposes.”
10:57:07 A.M.	H.R. 1765	Considered under suspension of the rules.
10:57:09 A.M.	H.R. 1765	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1765.
11:47:40 A.M.	H.R. 1765	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Roll Call 125 – 2/3 Yea and Nay vote pending.

12:13:42 P.M.	H.R. 1765	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:14:02 P.M.	H.R. 527	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 527 — “To amend the Helium Act to complete the privatization of the Federal helium reserve in a competitive market fashion that ensures stability in the helium markets while protecting the interests of American taxpayers, and for other purposes.”
12:14:38 P.M.	H.R. 527	The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
12:15:44 P.M.	H.R. 527	On agreeing to the Dent amendment (A002) Roll Call 126 – Recorded vote pending.

12:22:06 P.M.	H.R. 527	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
12:22:20 P.M.	H.R. 527	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.
12:23:07 P.M.	H.R. 527	Mr. Schneider moved to recommit with instructions to Natural Resources.
12:23:32 P.M.	H.R. 527	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 add at the end of the bill a new section on banning exports to hostile nations that seek nuclear weapons or missile technology.

12:31:02 P.M.	H.R. 527	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
12:43:14 P.M.	H.R. 527	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 127).
12:50:10 P.M.	H.R. 527	On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: (Roll no. 128).
12:50:10 P.M.	H.R. 527	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:50:20 P.M.		On approving the Journal Agreed to by voice vote.
12:52:11 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.

1:10:12 P.M.	H.R. 1765	UNANIMOUS CONSENT – Mr. Latham asked unanimous consent that in the engrossment of H.R. 1765, the Clerk strike “account” on page 2, line 14, and insert “accounts”. Agreed to without objection.
1:13:13 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House resumed with one minute speeches.
1:17:28 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
2:50:05 P.M.		Ms. Tsongas moved that the House do now adjourn.
2:50:26 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
2:50:27 P.M.		The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on April 30, 2013.

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04/23/2013 Nativegrl77

The Senate stands in adjournment until 10:00am on Tuesday, April 23, 2013.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business for one hour with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each with the Majority controlling the first half and the Republicans controlling the final half.
Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S.743, the Marketplace Fairness Act of 2013. All time during adjournment, morning business and recess will be counted post-cloture on the motion to proceed.
The Senate will recess from 12:30pm until 2:15pm to allow for the weekly caucus meetings.

Senator Reid asked unanimous consent to request a conference with the House and name conferees on the Budget resolution.

Senator Toomey objected on behalf of Senator Sessions.

Senator Reid asked unanimous consent the Senate take up and pass S.788, a bill to suspend the fiscal year 2013 sequestration and offset with funds from the Overseas Contingency Operations. Senator Coburn objected. Senator Coburn then asked consent to take up and pass an Inhofe-Toomey bill, Calendar #19, S.16, a bill to provide for a sequester replacement. Senator Reid objected.

The Senate reached an agreement that if the Senate receives H.R.475 from the House of Representatives and the bill is identical to the text of which is at the desk, then the bill be read three times and the Senate proceed to a vote, at a time to be determined by the Majority Leader in consultation with the Minority Leader, with no intervening action or debate. H.R.475, a bill to amend the internal Revenue Code of 1986 to include vaccines against seasonal influenza within the definition of taxable vaccines.

At 10:30am tomorrow, Wednesday, April 24, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider the following nominations:

– Executive Calendar #60, the nomination of Jane Kelly, of Iowa, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Eighth Circuit; and

– Executive Calendar #64, the nomination of Sylvia Mathews Burwell, of West Virginia, to be Director of the Office of Management and Budget.

There will be 90 minutes of debate, with time from 10:30 until 11:00am on the Kelly nomination and the time from 11:00am until 12:00 noon on the Burwell nomination. At approximately 12:00 noon, the Senate will proceed to vote on confirmation of the nominations. If all time is used, the votes would begin at approximately 12:00 noon. The first vote will be a 15 minute vote and the second vote will be a 10 minute vote.

WRAP UP FOR TUESDAY, APRIL 23, 2013

No ROLL CALL VOTES

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Adopted S.Res.105, designating April 2013 as “Financial Literacy Month”.

Adopted S.Res.106, commending rehabilitation counselors and supporting the goals and ideals of National Rehabilitation Counselors Appreciation Day.

Adopted S.Res.107, honoring military children during the National Month of the Military Child.

Adopted S.Res.108, designating April 2013 as “National 9-1-1 Education Month”.

Began the Rule 14 process of S.788, to suspend FY2013 sequestration. (Reid)

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Watch Live House Floor Proceedings

12:00:17 P.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
12:00:32 P.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Kerry L. Bentivolio 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.
12:15:25 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.

2:00:24 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of April 23.
2:00:49 P.M.		Today‘s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
2:01:59 P.M.		POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS ON APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL – The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day’s proceedings and had approved it. Ms. Foxx 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. Ms. Foxx made a point of no quorum and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal until later in the legislative day.
2:02:53 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Ms. McCollum to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:03:25 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:19:05 P.M.		BRITISH-AMERICAN INTERPARLIAMENTARY GROUP – Pursuant to 22 U.S.C 276L, and the order of the House of January 3, 2013, the Speaker appointed the following member of the House to the BRITISH-AMERICAN INTERPARLIAMENTARY GROUP: Mr. Holding.
2:19:10 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 4:30 P.M. today.
4:29:19 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of April 23.
4:30:26 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
4:30:40 P.M.	H.R. 1067	Mr. Goodlatte moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 1067 — “To make revisions in title 36, United States Code, as necessary to keep the title current and make technical corrections and improvements.”
4:30:55 P.M.	H.R. 1067	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:30:56 P.M.	H.R. 1067	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1067.

4:34:53 P.M.	H.R. 1067	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.
4:35:03 P.M.	H.R. 1068	Mr. Goodlatte moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1068 — “To enact title 54, United States Code, “National Park Service and Related Programs”, as positive law.”
4:35:21 P.M.	H.R. 1068	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:35:28 P.M.	H.R. 1068	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1068.
4:40:49 P.M.	H.R. 1068	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.
4:41:20 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for approximately 6:30 P.M. today.

6:30:18 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of April 23.
6:30:47 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
6:31:25 P.M.	H.R. 1067	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1067 — “To make revisions in title 36, United States Code, as necessary to keep the title current and make technical corrections and improvements.”
7:00:50 P.M.	H.R. 1067	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 409 – 0 (Roll no. 118).
7:00:51 P.M.	H.R. 1067	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:00:51 P.M.	H.R. 1068	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1068 — “To enact title 54, United States Code, “National Park Service and Related Programs”, as positive law.”
7:08:40 P.M.	H.R. 1068	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 409 – 0 (Roll no. 119).
7:08:40 P.M.	H.R. 1068	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:08:43 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUESINESS – 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.
7:16:33 P.M.		On approving the Journal Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 285 – 118, 1 Present (Roll no. 120).
7:17:13 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.

9:31:18 P.M.		Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn.
9:31:33 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
9:31:34 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on April 24, 2013.

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04/16/2013 Nativegrl77

The Senate stands in adjournment until 10:00am on Tuesday, April 16, 2013.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be a period of morning business for one hour with the Majority controlling the first half and the Republicans controlling the final half.
Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of S.649, the Safe Communities, Safe Schools Act of 2013 with the time until the recess for the caucus meetings for debate only.
The Senate will recess from 12:30pm until 2:15pm to allow for the weekly caucus meetings.

The period for debate only on S.649, Safe Communities, Safe Schools Act of
2013, has been extended until 3:30pm today. Senator Reid will then be
recognized. The Senate stands in recess until 2:15pm to allow for the weekly
caucus meetings. The Republicans need to have their caucus to discuss if an
agreement on amendments to the gun safety bill can be reached.

The period for debate only has been extended until 5:30pm and Senator Reid will
be recognized at that time. We are still working on an agreement to consider the
first amendments to S.649, the Safe Communities, Safe Schools
Act of 2013. However, no agreement has been reached yet.

The time until 6:00pm will be for debate only on S.649, the Safe Communities, Safe Schools Act of 2013. At 6:00pm, the Senate will recess subject to the call of the Chair to allow for a Senators-only briefing.

When the Senate reconvenes, the Majority Leader will be recognized and another message will be sent.

The Senate has reconvened.

We hope to reach an agreement on amendments to S.649, the Safe Communities, Safe Schools Act of 2013 this evening.

We expect votes in relation to those amendments to occur sometime tomorrow. When an agreement is reached, another message will be sent.

The Senate has reached an agreement for 8 additional amendments to be in order S.649, the Safe Communities, Safe Schools Act of 2013. The Manchin-Toomey amendment #715 (background checks) is currently pending to the bill. The agreement results in a series of up to 9 roll call votes at approximately 4:00pm on Wednesday, April 17^th. The details of the agreement are below.

It is in order for the Manchin-Toomey amendment #715 to be set aside and the following amendments to be called up:

– Grassley substitute amendment consistent with the summary which is at the desk;

– Leahy-Collins amendment #713 (trafficking);

– Cornyn amendment #719 (conceal carry);

– Feinstein amendment #711 (assault weapons/clip bans);

– Burr amendment #720 (veterans/guns);

– Lautenberg-Blumenthal amendment #714 (high capacity clip ban)

– Barrasso amendment #717 (privacy) and

– Harkin-Alexander amendment relative to mental health, the text of which is at the desk.

Following Leader remarks on Wednesday, April 17^th, the time until 4:00pm will be equally divided between the two Leaders, or their designees, to debate the amendments concurrently.

At approximately 4:00pm, the Senate will proceed to a series of up to 9 roll call votes in the order listed below. All amendments will be subject to a 60 affirmative-vote threshold. No other amendments or motions to commit are in order to any of these amendments or to the bill prior to these votes. There will be 2 minutes of debate equally divided prior to each vote. All votes after the first vote will be 10 minutes in duration.

– Manchin-Toomey amendment #715

– Grassley substitute amendment consistent with the summary which is at the desk;

– Leahy-Collins amendment #713 (trafficking);

– Cornyn amendment #719 (conceal carry);

– Feinstein amendment #711 (assault weapons/clip bans);

– Burr amendment #720 (veterans/guns);

– Lautenberg-Blumenthal amendment #714 (high capacity clip ban)

– Barrasso amendment #717 (privacy) and

– Harkin-Alexander amendment relative to mental health, the text of which is at the desk.

The Senate is in recess subject to the call of the Chair.

When the Senate
reconvenes, another message will be sent.

The Senate has reconvened. S.744, the Border Security, Economic
Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act was introduced.

WRAP UP

No ROLL CALL VOTES

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Adopted S.Res.98, Honoring the life, legacy, and example of British Prime Minister Baroness Margaret Thatcher.

Adopted S.Res.99, expressing the sense of the Senate that public servants should be commended for their dedication and continued service to the United States during Public Service Recognition Week.

Adopted S.Res.100, Commending the University of Louisville men’s basketball team for winning the NCAA championship and the women’s basketball team for being the runner up.

Began the Rule 14 process of S.743, the Marketplace Fairness Act. (Enzi)

Completed the Rule 14 process of S.729, the Disarm Criminals and Protect Communities Act. (Cruz)

Completed the Rule 14 process of S.730, the Firearm Straw Purchasing and Trafficking Prevention Act. (Cruz)

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Last Floor Action:
8:55:45 P.M. – The House adjourned. 4/15

The next meeting in the House is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on April 16, 2013.

10:00:00 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:43 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Daniel Webster to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:01:19 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.
10:41:34 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.

12:00:50 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of April 16.
12:01:05 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
12:02:44 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:03:45 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. O’Rourke to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:03:50 P.M.		The House received a communication from the Honorable Keith J. Rothfus. Mr. Rothfus submitted his resignation from the Committee on the Judiciary and from the Committee on Homeland Security. The resignation was accepted without objection.
12:04:39 P.M.	H. Res. 162	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 162 — “Electing a Member to a standing committee of the House of Representatives.”
12:04:55 P.M.	H. Res. 162	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
12:04:58 P.M.	H. Res. 162	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:05:06 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.
12:30:49 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
12:31:05 P.M.	H.R. 1163	Mr. Issa moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 1163 — “To amend chapter 35 of title 44, United States Code, to revise requirements relating to Federal information security, and for other purposes.”
12:31:19 P.M.	H.R. 1163	Considered under suspension of the rules.
12:31:24 P.M.	H.R. 1163	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1163.
12:51:24 P.M.	H.R. 1163	At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
12:52:07 P.M.	H.R. 756	Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 756 — “To advance cybersecurity research, development, and technical standards, and for other purposes.”
12:52:35 P.M.	H.R. 756	Considered under suspension of the rules.
12:52:37 P.M.	H.R. 756	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 756.
1:20:01 P.M.	H.R. 756	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.
1:20:38 P.M.	H.R. 967	Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 967 — “To amend the High-Performance Computing Act of 1991 to authorize activities for support of networking and information technology research, and for other purposes.”
1:20:56 P.M.	H.R. 967	Considered under suspension of the rules.
1:20:58 P.M.	H.R. 967	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 967.

1:39:39 P.M.	H.R. 967	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.
1:40:13 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on motions to suspend the rules which were debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
1:40:30 P.M.	H.R. 1163	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1163 — “To amend chapter 35 of title 44, United States Code, to revise requirements relating to Federal information security, and for other purposes.”
2:05:36 P.M.	H.R. 1163	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 416 – 0 (Roll no. 106).
2:05:37 P.M.	H.R. 1163	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:05:51 P.M.	H.R. 756	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 756 — “To advance cybersecurity research, development, and technical standards, and for other purposes.”
2:13:24 P.M.	H.R. 756	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 402 – 16 (Roll no. 107).
2:13:25 P.M.	H.R. 756	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:13:52 P.M.	H.R. 967	a Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 967 — “To amend the High-Performance Computing Act of 1991 to authorize activities for support of networking and information technology research, and for other purposes.”
2:20:17 P.M.	H.R. 967	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 406 – 11 (Roll no. 108).
2:20:18 P.M.	H.R. 967	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:20:30 P.M.	H. Res. 163	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 163 — “Electing a Member to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.”
2:20:41 P.M.	H. Res. 163	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
2:21:02 P.M.	H. Res. 163	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:22:01 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
2:36:18 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
3:35:14 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
6:01:04 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of April 16.
6:01:25 P.M.		Mr. Woodall filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 164.
6:02:43 P.M.		Mr. Woodall moved that the House do now adjourn.
6:02:55 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
6:02:56 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on April 17, 2013.