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The Senate stands in adjournment until 2:00pm on Monday, March 4, 2013.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 5:00pm.
Following morning business, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider the following items:
- Executive Calendar #15, the nomination of Pamela Ki Mai Chen, of NY, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of New York and
- Executive Calendar #16, the nomination of Katherine Polk Failla, of NY, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of New York.
There will be up to 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 up to 2 roll call votes on confirmation of the Chen and Failla nominations.

5:31pm The Senate began a roll call vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #16, the nomination of Katherine Polk Failla, of New York, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of New York;

Confirmed: 91-0

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ROLL CALL VOTE

1) Confirmation of Executive Calendar #16, the nomination of Katherine Polk Failla, of NY, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of New York; Confirmed: 91-0

No LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

EXECUTIVE ITEMS

Confirmed Executive Calendar #15, the nomination of Pamela Ki Mai Chen, of NY, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of New York by voice vote.

Senator Reid filed cloture on Executive Calendar #13, the nomination of Caitlin Joan Halligan, of New York, to be United States circuit Judge for the District of Columbia Circuit. Under the rule, the cloture vote would occur one hour after the Senate convenes on Wednesday, March, 6.

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Last Floor Action:
2:07:08 P.M. – The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order.2/28

The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on March 4, 2013.

12:00:12 P.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
12:01:22 P.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Luke Messer to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
12:01:56 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.
12:16:46 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.

2:00:27 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 4.
2:00:30 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
2:02:05 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:02:08 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Mullin to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:02:41 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:10:42 P.M.		Congressional Advisory Panel on the Governance of the Nuclear Security – Pursuant to section 3166(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 (Public Law 112-239), the Democratic Leader appointed former Representative Ellen Tauscher of Washington, D.C.
2:15:15 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 the honor to transmit a sealed envelope received from the White House on March 1, 2013, at 2:22 p.m., and said to contain a message from the President whereby he notified the Congress he has extended the national emergency with respect of Zimbabwe.
2:16:18 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 Zimbabwe – referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 113-14).
2:18:19 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for approximately 5:00 p.m. today

5:15:20 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 4.
5:15:33 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
5:16:01 P.M.	H.R. 307	Mr. Pitts moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment.
5:16:19 P.M.	H.R. 307	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment to H.R. 307.
5:30:55 P.M.	H.R. 307	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.
5:30:56 P.M.		Advisory Committee on the Records of Congress – Pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 2702, the Democratic Leader appointed Mr. John A. Lawrence .
5:31:00 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 P.M. today.
6:30:49 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 4.
6:30:58 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of a motion to suspend the rules and concur in the Senate amendment to H.R. 307, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
6:31:39 P.M.	H.R. 307	On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Roll Call 56 – 2/3 Yea and Nay vote pending.

6:53:28 P.M.	H.R. 307	On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 370 – 28 (Roll no. 56).
6:53:29 P.M.	H.R. 307	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:54:07 P.M.		The House received a communication from Bill Shuster, Chairman, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Mr. Shuster notified the House that on February 28, 2013, the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure met in open session to consider resolutions to authorize 16 lease prospectuses included in the General Services Administration’s FY2012 and FY2013 Capital Investment and Leasing Programs and two resolutions to authorize the alteration projects for space consolidations and exigent needs.
6:56:01 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
7:12:42 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
8:28:10 P.M.		Mr. Jeffries moved that the House do now adjourn.
8:28:15 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
8:28:20 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on March 5, 2013.

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CONGRESS: the Republican led House ::::: the Senate led by Democrats

12/17/2012 Nativegrl77

the Senate Convenes: 2:00pmET December 17,2012

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 3:00pm with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.
Following morning business, the Senate will begin consideration of H.R.1, the legislative vehicle for the emergency supplemental appropriations bill.
At 5:00pm, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider the following nominations:

Executive Calendar #833 Fernando M. Olguin, of CA, to be US District Judge for the Central District of California and
Executive Calendar #875 Thomas M. Durkin, of IL, to be US District Judge for the Northern District of Illinois.
There will be 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), the Senate will proceed to vote on confirmation of the nominations. It is expected there will be a roll call vote on the confirmation of the Olguin nomination and a voice vote on confirmation of the Durkin nomination.

At 2pm today, there will be a moment of silence to honor the victims and their families of the tragic shooting in Newtown, CT.

At 5:30pm today, the Senate will proceed to a series of 2 votes on confirmation of the nominations listed below. We expect a voice vote on confirmation of the Olguin nomination and a roll call vote on confirmation of the Durkin nomination. – Executive Calendar #833 Fernando M. Olguin, of California, to be United States District Judge for the Central District of California; and – Executive Calendar #875 Thomas M. Durkin, of Illinois, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Illinois.

The Senate has begun consideration of H.R.1, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2011. Senator Leahy, for Senator Inouye, offered a substitute amendment #3338 (the text of the Hurricane Sandy Emergency Supplemental Appropriations). Text and a summary of the amendment can be found on the Senate Appropriations Committee’s website (http://www.appropriations.senate.gov/). Senator Leahy, for Senator Inouye, then offered amendment #3339 (technical).

The Senate confirmed the nominations of Executive Calendar #833, Fernando M. Olguin, of California, to be United States District Judge for the Central District of California, and Executive Calendar #875 Thomas M. Durkin, of Illinois, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Illinois, by voice vote.

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No ROLL CALL VOTES

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Passed S.1792, the Strengthening Investigations of Sex Offenders and Missing Children Act of 2011.

Passed S.1793, to amend title 28, United States Code, to clarify the statutory authority for the longstanding practice of the Department of Justice providing investigatory assistance on request of State and local authorities with respect to certain serious violent crimes, and for other purposes with a Whitehouse substitute amendment.

Passed H.R.2076, to amend title 28, United States Code, to clarify the statutory authority for the longstanding practice of the Department of Justice of providing investigatory assistance on request of State and local authorities with respect to certain serious violent crimes, and for other purposes with a committee-reported substitute amendment and a Whitehouse amendment.

Passed H.R.6223, To amend section 1059(e) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006 to clarify that a period of employment abroad by the Chief of Mission or United States Armed Forces as a translator, interpreter, or in a security –related position in an executive or managerial capacity is to be counted as a period of residence and physical presence in the United States for purposes of qualifying for naturalization, and for other purposes.

Passed S.3687, To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to reauthorize the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Restoration Program, to designate certain Federal buildings, and for other purposes.

Adopted S.Res.619, a resolution relative to the appointment of President pro tem – Senator Leahy.

Adopted S.Res.620, a resolution authorizing Senator Reid to administer the oath of office of President pro tem to Senator Leahy.

Adopted S.Res.621, a resolution condemning the horrific attacks in Newtown, Connecticut and expressing support and prayers for all those impacted by that tragedy.

Discharged the HELP committee and passed S.3472, a bill to amend the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 to provide improvements to such Act with a Landrieu substitute amendment.

EXECUTIVE ITEMS

Confirmed Executive Calendar #833, Fernando M. Olguin, of CA, to be U.S. District Judge for the Central District of California by voice vote.

Confirmed Executive Calendar #875, Thomas M. Durkin, of IL, to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Illinois by voice vote.

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Watch Most Recent House Floor Activity

The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on December 17, 2012.

12:00:00 P.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
12:00:05 P.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Mac Thornberry to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
12:01:02 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.
12:01:15 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. today. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.
2:00:35 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of December 17.
2:01:18 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
2:02:53 P.M.		SPEAKER’S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL – The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day’s proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Womack 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. Womack objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of the Speaker’s approval of the Journal until later in the legislative day.
2:03:26 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Altmire to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:03:39 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:12:46 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 December 13, 2012 at 4:14 p.m., stating that that body had passed S. 3313.
2:13:37 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 December 14, 2012 at 11:32 a.m., stating that that body had passed S. 2045 and H.R. 6116 without amendment.
2:13:50 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 sealed envelope from the White House on December 14, 2012, at 2:47 p.m., and said to contain a message from the President whereby he transmits the District of Columbia’s FY 2013 Budget and Financial Plan.
2:14:38 P.M.		The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting the District of Columbia Fiscal Year (FY) 2013 Budget and Financial Plan – referred to the Committee on Appropriations and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 112-157).
2:14:44 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
4:30:54 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of December 17.
4:30:59 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until 6:30 p.m. today.
4:31:16 P.M.	H.R. 4606	Mr. Bishop (UT) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 4606 — “To authorize the issuance of right-of-way permits for natural gas pipelines in Glacier National Park, and for other purposes.”
4:31:35 P.M.	H.R. 4606	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:31:37 P.M.	H.R. 4606	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4606.
4:36:45 P.M.	H.R. 4606	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.
4:37:00 P.M.	S. 3193	Mr. Bishop (UT) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 3193 — “To make technical corrections to the legal description of certain land to be held in trust for the Barona Band of Mission Indians, and for other purposes.”
4:37:12 P.M.	S. 3193	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:37:18 P.M.	S. 3193	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3193.
4:41:33 P.M.	S. 3193	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.
4:41:43 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 P.M. today.

6:30:45 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of December 17.
6:31:44 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.
6:32:06 P.M.	H.R. 4606	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 4606 — “To authorize the issuance of right-of-way permits for natural gas pipelines in Glacier National Park, and for other purposes.”
7:00:52 P.M.	H.R. 4606	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): (Roll no. 627).
7:00:53 P.M.	H.R. 4606	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

7:04:16 P.M.		MOMENT OF SILENCE – The House observed a moment of silence in memory of the victims of the Newtown, Connecticut shooting.
7:06:00 P.M.	S. 3193	Considered as unfinished business. S. 3193 — “To make technical corrections to the legal description of certain land to be held in trust for the Barona Band of Mission Indians, and for other purposes.”
7:12:33 P.M.	S. 3193	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 306 – 0 (Roll no. 628).
7:12:33 P.M.	S. 3193	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:12:51 P.M.		On approving the Journal Agreed to by voice vote.
7:14:30 P.M.	H. Res. 833	Mr. Kline asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
7:15:21 P.M.	H. Res. 833	Considered by unanimous consent. H. Res. 833 — “Condemning the horrific attacks in Newtown, Connecticut and expressing support and prayers for all those impacted by this tragedy.”
7:15:24 P.M.	H. Res. 833	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 833.
7:30:59 P.M.		The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S. 3687 and S. 3472.
7:31:00 P.M.	H. Res. 833	DEBATE – The House resumed debate on H. Res. 833.
8:37:59 P.M.	H. Res. 833	The previous question was ordered without objection.
8:38:04 P.M.	H. Res. 833	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
8:38:09 P.M.	H. Res. 833	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
8:38:47 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
8:44:36 P.M.		Ms. Pelosi moved that the House do now adjourn.
8:44:46 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
8:44:47 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on December 18, 2012.

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Tell Congress to Dump DOMA …Michael Keegan, People For the American Way

03/06/2012 Nativegrl77

A rapidly growing number of Americans now live in states that grant the basic rights and responsibilities of marriage to same-sex couples. But DOMA prevents the federal government from recognizing any of these relationships!
Tell Congress: It’s time to Dump DOMA.

Within the last few weeks, the governors of Washington and Maryland signed into law bills giving legal recognition to same-sex marriages, and a federal district court judge ruled that the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) violates the Constitution’s equal protections clause.

If ever we had the momentum on our side to once and for all repeal the discriminatory Defense of Marriage Act it’s now.

Tell Congress it’s time to Dump DOMA now.

As more and more Americans live in states where marriage equality is the law, it’s important to underscore the sharp reality that as long as those same-sex married couples are being denied federal recognition, they are still shut out from hundreds of rights and benefits that other married couples enjoy.

PFAW launched our Dump DOMA campaign in December of 2008, and since then, it’s been joined by nearly 165,000 people and there are bills in both the House and the Senate to repeal the law that prevents even those same-sex couples in states with marriage equality from truly enjoying the rights, responsibilities and recognition that they and their relationships deserve.

Please make sure you are on board at DumpDOMA.org.

The Respect for Marriage Act, which would repeal DOMA, has passed the Senate Judiciary Committee, thanks to the energetic support of Senators Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), Patrick Leahy (D-VT) and others. Representative Jerrold Nadler‘s (D-NY) companion bill has bipartisan support in the House and the Obama administration supports repealing the law.

We need to keep the pressure on Congress now more than ever.

Please add your name to the petition now and then help spread the word.

Thank you for your committed activism on behalf of fairness and equality — the American Way.

Sincerely, Michael Keegan, President

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a message from Senator Al Franken … Let’s talk about intellectual property

01/23/2012 Nativegrl77

As you may know, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has decided not to bring the PROTECT IP Act (the Senate’s version of SOPA) up for a vote next week. And since I’ve heard from many of you about this issue, I wanted to take a moment to share why I support copyright protection legislation – as well as why I believe holding off on this bill is the right thing to do.

As someone who has worked hard to protect net neutrality, I understand as well as anyone the importance of keeping the Internet free from undue corporate influence. There are millions of Americans who rely on a free and open Internet to learn, communicate with friends and family, and do business.

At the same time, there are millions of Americans whose livelihoods rely on strong protections for intellectual property: middle-class workers – most of them union workers – in all 50 states, thousands of them here in Minnesota, working in a variety of industries from film production to publishing to software development.

If we don’t protect our intellectual property, international criminals – as well as legitimate businesses like payment processors and ad networks – will continue to profit dishonestly from the work these Americans are doing every day. And that puts these millions of jobs at serious risk.

That’s reason enough to act. But these criminals are also putting Minnesota families in danger by flooding our nation with counterfeit products – not just bootleg movies and software, but phony medications and knockoff equipment for first responders.

We cannot simply shrug off the threat of online piracy. We cannot do nothing.

I have supported the approach Judiciary Committee Chairman Patrick Leahy has taken in crafting legislation to respond to the threat of online piracy – and I appreciate his leadership on this important issue.

But I’ve also been listening carefully to the debate – and to the many Minnesotans who have told me via email, Facebook, Twitter, and good old fashioned phone calls that they are worried about what this bill would mean for the future of the Internet.

Frankly, there is a lot of misinformation floating around out there: If this bill really did some of the things people have heard it would do (like shutting down YouTube), I would never have supported it.

But that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t take seriously the concerns people have shared. And if holding off on this legislation gives us an opportunity to take a step back and try to bring everybody back to the table, I think it’s the right thing to do. This is a difficult issue, and also an important one. It’s worth getting this right.

I strongly believe that we need to protect intellectual property – and protect the free and open Internet. I think most people, even those who have expressed concern about this particular bill, agree. And it’s my hope that we can now build a stronger consensus around how to accomplish these two important goals.

Thanks for reading. And for those of you who have written to me about this issue (even if it was an angry letter), thanks for being honest with me. I’ll always return the favor.

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Congress:11/22- 28 the Republican led House -the Senate will consider S.1867,the Department of Defense Authorization Act 11/28 & Nominees after 3yrs -another reason to vote out Rs

11/22/2011 Nativegrl77

The Senate will convene at 11:00am on Tuesday, November 22, 2011 for a pro forma session only, with no business conducted and at 10:30am on Friday, November 25, 2011 for a pro forma session, with no business conducted.

The Senate will convene at 1:00pm on Monday, November 28, 2011. Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of S.1867, the Department of Defense Authorization Act.

At 5:00pm, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider Calendar #270, the nomination of Christopher Droney, of Connecticut, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Second 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), the Senate will conduct a roll call vote on confirmation of the Droney nomination.

Additional roll call votes in relation to amendments to the DoD Authorization act are possible Monday evening.

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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS

LEGISLATIVE DAY OF NOVEMBER 25, 2011

112TH CONGRESS – FIRST SESSION

en-usPursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.Fri, 25 Nov 2011 13:45:03 ESTYes1:05:40 P.M. -The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on November 29, 2011.1:04:53 P.M. -The House received a communication from Toinetta Bridgeforth, Contract Specialist, Office of the Chi ef Administrative Officer. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Ms. Bridgeforth notified the House that he had been served with a subpoena issued by the Superior Court of the District of Columbia for testimony in a civil case and that after consultation with the Office of General Counsel, she determined that compliance with the subpoena is consistent with the privileges and rights of the House.1:04:52 P.M. -The House received a communication from Lawrence B. Toperoff, Chief Acquisitions Officer, Officer of the Chief Administrative Officer. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Mr. Toperoff notified the House that he had been served with a subpoena issued by the Superior Court of the District of Columbia for testimony in a civil case and that after consultation with the Office of General Counsel, he determined that compliance with the subpoena is consistent with the privileges and rights of the House.1:03:04 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 November 22, 2011 at 10:53 a.m. stating that that body had passed S. 1541.1:02:00 P.M. -POLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.1:00:41 P.M. -Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Gene Hemrick, Washington Theological Union, Washington, D.C.1:00:40 P.M. -The Speaker designated the Honorable Steven C. LaTourette to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.1:00:14 P.M. -The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDING

SLEGISLATIVE DAY OF NOVEMBER 22, 2011

112TH CONGRESS – FIRST SESSION

. -The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to a previous special order.

The next meeting is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. on November 25, 2011.10:14:17 A.M. -The House received a communication from Cory Gardner, Member of Congress. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Mr. Gardner notified the House that he had been served with a subpoena for documents and testimony by the District Court of Larimer County, Colorado and that after consultation with the Office of General Counsel, he had determined that compliance with the subpoena was inconsistent with the precedents and privileges of the House. Mr. Gardner also notified the House that on November 10, 2011, the District Court of Larimer County, Colorado quashed this subpoena and that testimony and production of documents are no longer required.10:04:05 A.M. -The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notice that an Executive Order has been issued with respect to the actions and policies of the Government of Iran. – referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 112-74).10:03:57 A.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 sealed envelope from the White House on November 21, 2011, at 4:15 p.m., and said to contain a message from the President whereby he submits an Executive Order he has issued with respect to Iran.10:03:00 A.M. -PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.10:02:56 A.M. -The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.10:01:30 A.M. -Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Mark Farr, Faith and Politics Institute, Washington, DC.10:01:20 A.M. -The Speaker designated the Honorable Steven C. LaTourette to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.10:00:59 A.M. -The House convened, starting a new legislative day.