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The Senate will convene on Monday, October 24, 2011 at 3:45pm and on Thursday, October 27, 2011 at 11am for pro forma sessions only with no business conducted.

Following the pro forma session on Thursday, October 27^th, the Senate will adjourn until 3:00pm on Monday, October 31, 2011. Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in morning business until 4:30pm with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.

Following morning business, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider Calendar #249, Stephen A. Higginson, of LA, to be United States Circuit Judge for the 5^th Circuit with one hour equally divided and controlled between Senators Leahy and Grassley or their designees.

The next roll call vote will be at approximately 5:30pm on confirmation of the Higginson nomination.

The next roll call vote is expected to occur on Monday, October 31^st in relation to a nomination. The details of the amended consent agreement with respect to H.R.2112 is below.

Cloture having been invoked on the Inouye substitute amendment #738, the substitute amendment is agreed to and it is now considered original text for the purposes of further amendment. The remaining amendments which were scheduled for votes today remain in order notwithstanding cloture having been invoked; when the Senate resumes consideration of H.R.2112 on Tuesday, November 1^st, the Senate will proceed to votes on the remaining amendments; and all other provisions of the previous order remain in effect.

The following amendments were agreed to by voice vote, en bloc:

– Portman #859;

– McCain #892;

– Cantwell #893, as modified, with the changes that are at the desk;

– Cochran #805, as modified, with the changes that are at the desk;

– Burr #890;

– Inouye #918; and

– Kyl #912, as modified.

The following amendments remain in order under the previous order and are expected to be voted on on Tuesday, November 1^st:

– Coburn #800;

– Paul #821 (60-vote threshold);

– DeMint #763;

– Crapo #814 (60-vote threshold);

– Lee Motion to Recommit.

Following the disposition of the amendments above, the Senate will proceed to votes in relation to any remaining germane pending amendments in the order they were offered; further, upon disposition of any pending germane amendments, the bill, as amended, will be read a third time, and the Senate will proceed to vote on passage of the bill with no intervening action or debate; when the Senate receives a message from the House with respect to H.R.2112, the Senate will insist on its amendment, request, or agree to, a conference with the House on the disagreeing votes of the two Houses; and the Chair will be authorized to appoint the following conferees – Kohl, Harkin, Feinstein, Johnson (SD), Nelson (NE), Pryor, Brown (OH), Inouye, Murray, Mikulski, Blunt, Cochran, McConnell, Collins, Moran, Hoeven, Hutchison and Shelby.

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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS

LEGISLATIVE DAY OF OCTOBER 24, 2011

112TH CONGRESS – FIRST SESSION

-The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on October 25, 2011.7:30:42 P.M. -On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.7:30:28 P.M. -Mrs. Christensen moved that the House do now adjourn.7:15:26 P.M. -SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.7:01:55 P.M. -ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.7:00:19 P.M. -H.R. 1160Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.7:00:18 P.M. -H.R. 1160On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 395 – 0 (Roll no. 802).6:54:14 P.M. -H.R. 1160Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1160 — “To require the Secretary of the Interior to convey the McKinney Lake National Fish Hatchery to the State of North Carolina, and for other purposes.”6:54:06 P.M. -H.R. 320Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.6:54:05 P.M. -H.R. 320On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 392 – 1 (Roll no. 801).6:31:37 P.M. -H.R. 320Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 320 — “To designate a Distinguished Flying Cross National Memorial at the March Field Air Museum in Riverside, California.”6:31:30 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.6:31:03 P.M. -Mr. Bishop (UT) filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 444.6:30:57 P.M. -The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of October 24.5:30:26 P.M. -The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 P.M. today.5:30:17 P.M. -H.R. 2594Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.5:30:15 P.M. -H.R. 2594On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.4:52:25 P.M. -H.R. 2594DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2594.4:52:24 P.M. -H.R. 2594Considered under suspension of the rules.4:52:07 P.M. -H.R. 2594Mr. Petri moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 2594 — “To prohibit operators of civil aircraft of the United States from participating in the European Union’s emissions trading scheme, and for other purposes.”4:51:26 P.M. -H.R. 320At 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.4:45:43 P.M. -H.R. 320DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 320.4:45:42 P.M. -H.R. 320Considered under suspension of the rules.4:45:08 P.M. -H.R. 320Mr. Young (AK) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 320 — “To designate a Distinguished Flying Cross National Memorial at the March Field Air Museum in Riverside, California.”4:44:52 P.M. -H.R. 818Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.4:44:50 P.M. -H.R. 818On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.4:39:17 P.M. -H.R. 818DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 818.4:39:15 P.M. -H.R. 818Considered under suspension of the rules.4:39:02 P.M. -H.R. 818Mr. Young (AK) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 818 — “To direct the Secretary of the Interior to allow for prepayment of repayment contracts between the United States and the Uintah Water Conservancy District.”4:38:48 P.M. -H.R. 461Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.4:38:45 P.M. -H.R. 461On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.4:32:12 P.M. -H.R. 461DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 461.4:32:09 P.M. -H.R. 461Considered under suspension of the rules.4:32:00 P.M. -H.R. 461Mr. Young (AK) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 461 — “To direct the Secretary of the Interior to convey certain Federal features of the electric distribution system to the South Utah Valley Electric Service District, and for other purposes.”4:31:40 P.M. -H.R. 1160At 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.4:25:55 P.M. -H.R. 1160DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1160.4:25:54 P.M. -H.R. 1160Considered under suspension of the rules.4:25:37 P.M. -H.R. 1160Mr. Young (AK) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1160 — “To require the Secretary of the Interior to convey the McKinney Lake National Fish Hatchery to the State of North Carolina, and for other purposes.”4:25:34 P.M. -H.R. 295Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.4:25:29 P.M. -H.R. 295On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.4:21:38 P.M. -H.R. 295DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 295.4:21:36 P.M. -H.R. 295Considered under suspension of the rules.4:21:20 P.M. -H.R. 295Mr. Young (AK) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 295 — “To amend the Hydrographic Services Improvement Act of 1998 to authorize funds to acquire hydrographic data and provide hydrographic services specific to the Arctic for safe navigation, delineating the United States extended continental shelf, and the monitoring and description of coastal changes.”4:21:18 P.M. -H.R. 441The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.4:21:17 P.M. -H.R. 441Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.4:21:13 P.M. -H.R. 441On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.4:16:52 P.M. -H.R. 441DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 441.4:16:50 P.M. -H.R. 441Considered under suspension of the rules.4:16:15 P.M. -H.R. 441Mr. Young (AK) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 441 — “To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to issue permits for a microhydro project in nonwilderness areas within the boundaries of Denali National Park and Preserve, to acquire land for Denali National Park and Preserve from Doyon Tourism, Inc., and for other purposes.”4:15:56 P.M. -The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.4:15:47 P.M. -The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of October 24.2:08:58 P.M. -The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.2:08:23 P.M. -The House received a communication from John Abney Culberson, Member of Congress. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Mr. Culberson notified the House that he had been served with a deposition subpoena for documents and testimony by the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas to appear as a witness in a pending civil lawsuit 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.2:07:50 P.M. -The House received a communication from Brittany Seabury, District Director for U.S. Representative John Abney Culberson. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Ms. Seabury notified the House that she had been served with a deposition subpoena for documents and testimony by the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas to appear as a witness in a pending civil lawsuit and that after consultation with the Office of General Counsel, she had determined that compliance with the subpoena was inconsistent with the precedents and privileges of the House.2:02:40 P.M. -ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.2:02:21 P.M. -PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. McKinley to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.2:02:11 P.M. -The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.2:00:55 P.M. -Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Avelino Gonzalez, Saint Joseph’s Catholic Church, Washington, DC.2:00:37 P.M. -The Speaker designated the Honorable Adrian Smith to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.2:00:26 P.M. -The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

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Congress: the Republican led House – the Senate

10/19/2011 Nativegrl77

the Senate Convened at 9:30amET October 19, 2011

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in morning business for one
hour with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each with the
Republicans controlling the first half and the Majority controlling the final
half.
Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of
H.R.2112, the Agriculture, CJS, and Transportation/HUD Appropriations bill. The
time until 12:00pm will be equally divided and controlled between the Leaders or
their designees. At approximately 12:00pm, the Senate will conduct a roll call
vote in relation to the McCain amendment #739 (critical surface transportation).
Additional roll call votes are expected during WednesdayThe following amendments are pending to H.R.2112, the Agriculture, CJS, and
Transportation/HUD Appropriations bill:
- Inouye substitute amendment #738 (text of the 3 appropriations bills)
- Webb amendment #750, as modified (National Criminal Justice Commission)
- Kohl amendment #755 (spending plan)
- Murray amendment #772 (reconstruction of highway facilities damaged by
  natural disasters or emergencies)
- McCain amendment #741 (ethanol blender pumps and storage facilities)
- Sanders amendment #816 (energy efficiency programs for small businesses)
- Landrieu amendment #781 (farmer program loans)
- Vitter amendment #769 (drug reimportation)
- Coburn amendment #791 (prohibit funds for direct payments to individuals
  with income over $1M)
- Coburn #792 (end payments to slumlords)

The previous order has been amended to consider 3 District Judges at noon.
There are now 2 roll call votes expected at approximately 12:10pm in
relation to the Mariani nomination and the McCain amendment #739. The
details of the agreement are below.

At noon, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider the
following nominations with 10 minutes of debate equally divided and controlled
between Senators Leahy and Grassley or their designees:

Calendar #272, Mark Raymond Hornak to be US District Judge for the Western
District of Pennsylvania
Calendar #273, Robert David Mariani, to be US District Judge for the Middle
District of Pennsylvania
Calendar #274, Robert N. Scola, Jr., to be US District Judge for the
Southern District of Florida

The Hornak and Scola nominations will be confirmed by unanimous consent; the
Mariani nomination will require a roll call vote. The Senate will then resume
Legislative Session and consideration H.R.2112 with two minutes of debate
equally divided and controlled between Senators McCain and Boxer or their
designees prior to the vote in relation to the McCain amendment #739.

Senator Harkin asked unanimous consent the HELP Committee be authorized to meet
in Executive Session today for the consideration of a bill to reauthorize the
Elementary and Secondary Education Act. Senator Paul then objected to Senator
Harkin’s request.

The Senate has reached an agreement that the next first degree amendments in order to be called up and made pending to H.R.2112 and the substitute amendment #738 be the following:

– Ayotte #753 (prohibit funds for coastal and marine spatial planning);

– Crapo #814 (implementation of provisions of title VII of Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform);

– Moran #815 (Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Act);

– Coburn #793 (Transparency in federally attended and funded conferences);

– Coburn #798, as modified, with the changes that are at the desk (prohibit funds for purchase of new passenger motor vehicles);

– DeMint #763 (prohibit funds to implement regulations regarding removal of essential-use designation for epinephrine);

– DeMint #764 (Eliminate increase in funding);

– Grassley #860 (accountability in federal grant programs administered by DOJ);

– Sessions #810 (prohibit funds to allow categorical eligibility for supplemental nutrition assistance program);

– Lautenberg #836 (additional funding for Economic Development Assistance Programs);

– Brown #874 (increase funds to carry out section 561 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1987, with offset);

– Merkley #879 (limit appropriations for freight and rail transportation unless products used are manufactured in US);

– Bingaman #771 (funds to investigate trade violations);

– Gillibrand #869 (increase funding for emergency conservation/emergency watershed protection programs);

– Feinstein #855 (Farm Service Agency must enforce certain average adjusted gross income limitations); and

– Menendez #857 (extend loan limits for FHA, VA and others).

Further, that a motion to recommit from Senator Lee be in order; that, if offered, the motion be set aside and the Senate return to the consideration of the pending amendments.

The Ayotte amendment #753 (prohibit funds for prosecutions of enemy combatants in Article III Courts), the Crapo amendment #814 (implementation of title VII of Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform) and the Merkley amendment #879 (limit appropriations for freight and rail transportation unless products used are manufactured in US) are now pending to H.R.2112, the Agriculture, CJS and Transportation/HUD Appropriations bill.

Additionally, Senator Vitter modified his amendment #769 (drug importation) with the changes at the desk.

The Moran amendment #815 (Watershed Protection and Flood Protection Act) and the Bingaman amendment #771, as modified with the changes at the desk (funds to investigate trade violations) are now pending to H.R.2112, the Agriculture, CJS, and Transportation/HUD Appropriations bill.

The following amendments are pending to H.R.2112, the Agriculture, CJS, and Transportation/HUD Appropriations bill:

Inouye substitute amendment #738 (text of the 3 appropriations bills)
Webb amendment #750, as modified (National Criminal Justice Commission)
Kohl amendment #755 (spending plan)
Murray amendment #772 (reconstruction of highway facilities damaged by natural disasters or emergencies)
Sanders amendment #816 (energy efficiency programs for small businesses)
Landrieu amendment #781 (farmer program loans)
Vitter amendment #769, as modified (drug reimportation)
Coburn amendment #791 (prohibit funds for direct payments to individuals with income over $1M)
Coburn amendment #792, as modified (end payments to slumlords)
Ayotte amendment #753 (prohibit funds for prosecutions of enemy combatants in Article III Courts)
Crapo amendment #814 (derivatives – Dodd-Frank)
Merkley amendment #879 (freight and rail products made in the US)
Moran amendment #815 (spending levels for Watershed Protection)
Bingaman amendment #771, as modified (funds to investigate trade violations)
Grassley amendment #860 (DOJ Federal Grants)
Menendez amendment #857 (extend loan limits for FHA, VA and others)
Lee motion to recommit H.R.2112 (FY11 levels)
Sessions amendment #810 (prohibit funds to allow categorical eligibility for supplemental nutrition assistance program)
DeMint amendment #763 (epinephrine)
DeMint amendment #764 (eliminate increase in funding)
Lautenberg amendment #836 (Economic Development Assistance Program)

The following amendments have been considered and voted on

Cornyn amendment #775, as modified (Operation Fast and Furious); Agreed to: 99-0
McCain amendment #740 (eliminate TAA funding for firms); Not Agreed to: 44-55
Collins amendment #804 (vegetables in school meal programs); Agreed to by Voice Vote
McCain amendment #739 (critical surface transportation); Tabled: 59-39
McCain amendment #741 (ethanol blender pumps and storage facilities); withdrawn

VOTES

12:10pm The Senate began a roll call vote on confirmation of Robert David
Mariani to be United States District Judge for the Middle District of
Pennsylvania; Confirmed: 82-17

The following amendments and motion are now pending to H.R.2112, the Agriculture, CJS, and Transportation/HUD Appropriations bill:

Grassley amendment #860 (DOJ Federal Grants)
Menendez amendment #857 (extend loans limits for FHA, VA and others)
Lee motion to recommit the bill (FY2011 levels)
Sessions amendment #810 (prohibit funds to allow categorical eligibility for supplemental nutrition assistance program)

Additionally, Senator Coburn modified his amendment #792 with the changes at the desk.

During Wednesday’s session of the Senate, Senator Reid filed cloture on the motion to proceed to Calendar #204, S.1723, the Teachers and First Responders Back to Work Act.

Senator McConnell then filed cloture on the motion to proceed to Calendar #205, S.1726, the Withholding Tax Relief Act.

Additionally, Senator Reid announced there will be no further roll call votes during today’s session of the Senate.

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Passed Calendar #125, S.894, the Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2011

Adopted S.Res.299, designating October 2011 as “National Work and Family Month”.

Adopted S.Res.300, supporting the goals and ideals of Red Ribbon Week.

No EXECUTIVE ITEMS

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The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on October 21, 2011.

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Congress: the Republican led House – the Senate

10/18/2011 Nativegrl77

the Senate Convened at 10:00amET October 18, 2011

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in morning business for one
hour with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each with the
Majority controlling the first half and the Republicans controlling the final
half.
Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of
H.R.2112, the Agriculture, CJS and Transportation Appropriations bill.
The Senate will recess from 12:30pm until 2:15pm to allow for the weekly
caucus meetings.
We will work on an agreement with respect to the amendments pending to
H.R.2112 and notify Senators when votes are scheduled.

The following amendments are pending to H.R.2112, the Agriculture, CJS, and
Transportation/HUD Appropriations bill:

Inouye substitute amendment #738 (text of the 3 appropriations bills)
Webb amendment #750, as modified (National Criminal Justice Commission)
Kohl amendment #755 (spending plan)
Cornyn amendment #775 (Operation Fast and Furious)
Murray amendment #772 (reconstruction of highway facilities damaged by
natural disasters or emergencies)
McCain amendment #739 (critical surface transportation)
McCain amendment #740 (eliminate TAA funding for firms)
McCain amendment #741 (ethanol blender pumps and storage facilities)

11:45am The Senate has resumed consideration of HR 2112, Agriculture/CJS/THUD
appropriations bill.

Senator McCain has offered the following amendments:

McCain #739 (Critical surface transportation)
McCain #740 (Eliminate funding for TAA for firms program)
McCain #741 (Ethanol blender pumps/storage facilities)

LEGISLATIVE
ITEMS

Passed S.270, La Pine Land Conveyance

Passed S.292, Salmon Lake Conveyance

Passed S.333, Little Wood River Ranch hydro license

Passed S.334, American Falls Reservoir hydro license

Passed S.404, a bill to modify a land grant patent issued by the Secretary of
the Interior

Passed H.R.489, C.C. Cragin Dam and Reservoir

Passed H.R.470, Hoover Dam

Passed H.R.765, Ski Area Recreational Opportunity Enhancement

Discharged Energy and Passed S.925, Mt. Andrea Lawrence Designation Act of
2011

Adopted S.Con.Res.32, correcting the enrollment of H.R.470, Hoover Dam

Adopted S.Res.298, expressing support for the designation of October 20,
2011, as the “National Day on Writing”.

EXECUTIVE
ITEMS

Confirmed #429 Dan W. Mozena – to be Ambassador Extraordinary and
Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the People’s Republic of
Bangladesh

Confirmed #430 Robert A. Mandell — to be Ambassador Extraordinary and
Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Luxembourg

Confirmed #431 Thomas Charles Krajeski — to be Ambassador Extraordinary and
Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Kingdom of Bahrain

Confirmed #432 Susan Denise Page — to be Ambassador Extraordinary and
Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of South
Sudan

Confirmed #433 Adrienne S. O’Neal — to be Ambassador Extraordinary and
Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Cape
Verde

Confirmed #434 Mary Beth Leonard — to be Ambassador Extraordinary and
Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Mali

Confirmed #435 Mark Francis Brzezinski — to be Ambassador Extraordinary and
Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Sweden

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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS

LEGISLATIVE DAY OF OCTOBER 18, 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 10:00 a.m. on October 21, 2011.

11:03:05 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 the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on October 17, 2011 at 12:26 p.m.: That the Senate agreed to S. Con. Res. 31.11:02:35 A.M. -PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.11:02:30 A.M. -The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.11:01:05 A.M. -Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Andrea Martin, St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church, Washington, DC.11:00:54 A.M. -The Speaker designated the Honorable Andy Harris to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.11:00:40 A.M. -The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

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Congress: -the Republican led House -the Senate debates/votes on S.1619,Exchange Rate Reform Act

10/03/2011 Nativegrl77

Following the pro forma session, the Senate will adjourn until 2:00pm on
Monday, October 3, 2011.
Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in morning business until
3:30pm with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.
Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of the
motion to proceed to S.1619, the Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act
with the time until 4:30pm equally divided and controlled between the two
Leaders or their designees.
At 4:30pm, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider the
following nominations:
- Cal #113 Henry F. Floyd, of South Carolina, to be US Circuit Judge for the
  Fourth Circuit
- Cal #171 Nannette Jolivette Brown, of Louisiana, to be US District Judge for
  the Eastern District of Louisiana
- Cal #172 Nancy Torresen, of Maine, to be US District Judge for the District
  of Maine
- Cal #173 William Francis Kuntz, II, of New York, to be US District Judge for
  the Eastern District of New York
- Cal #184 Marina Garcia Marmolejo, of Texas, to be US District Judge for the
  Southern District of Texas
- Cal #357 Jennifer Guerin Zipps, of Arizona, to be US District Judge for the
  District of Arizona
With one hour of debate equally divided and controlled between Senators
Leahy and Grassley or their designees. Calendar numbers 171, 172, 173, 184 and
357 will be confirmed by unanimous consent.
At 5:30pm, there will be 2 roll call votes in relation to the following:
- Confirmation of Calendar #113, Henry F. Floyd, of South Carolina, to be US
  Circuit Judge for the Fourth Circuit, and
- Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to Calendar #183, S.1619,
  the Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act.

At 5:30pm, the Senate will conduct 2 roll call votes in relation to the
following:

Confirmation of Executive Calendar #113, Henry Floyd, of South Carolina, to
be United States Circuit Judge for the Fourth Circuit and
Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to Calendar #183, S.1619,
the Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act.

VOTES

5:33pm The Senate began a roll call vote on confirmation of Henry Floyd, of
South Carolina, to be United States District Judge for the Fourth Circuit;
Confirmed: 96-0

6:00pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the
motion to proceed to S.1619, the Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act;
Invoked: 79-19

No LEGISLATIVE
ITEMS

EXECUTIVE
ITEMS

Confirmed Executive Calendar #359, Robert Stephen Ford to be Ambassador
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Syrian
Arab Republic.

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2:00:10 P.M.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

2:00:23 P.M.

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

2:02:10 P.M.

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

2:02:13 P.M.

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

2:02:37 P.M.

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.

2:08:00 P.M.

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 4:00 P.M. today.

4:02:11 P.M.

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of October 3.

4:02:13 P.M.

Mr. Bishop (UT) asked unanimous consent That it be in order to take from the Speaker’s table H.R. 2608, with the Senate amendment to the House amendment to the Senate amendment thereto, and to consider in the House, without intervention of any point of order, a motion offered by the chair of the Committee on Appropriations or his designee that the House concur in the Senate amendment; that the Senate amendment be considered as read; that the motion be debatable for one hour equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Appropriations; and that the previous question be considered as ordered on the motion to its adoption without intervening motion. Agreed to without objection.

4:04:02 P.M.

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

4:04:16 P.M.

H.R. 686

Mr. Bishop (UT) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 686 — “To require the conveyance of certain public land within the boundaries of Camp Williams, Utah, to support the training and readiness of the Utah National Guard.”

4:04:45 P.M.

H.R. 686

Considered under suspension of the rules.

4:04:47 P.M.

H.R. 686

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 686.

4:07:43 P.M.

H.R. 686

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.

4:08:13 P.M.

H.R. 765

Mr. Bishop (UT) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 765 — “To amend the National Forest Ski Area Permit Act of 1986 to clarify the authority of the Secretary of Agriculture regarding additional recreational uses of National Forest System land that is subject to ski area permits, and for other purposes.”

4:08:24 P.M.

H.R. 765

Considered under suspension of the rules.

4:08:25 P.M.

H.R. 765

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 765.

4:12:16 P.M.

H.R. 765

4:13:00 P.M.

H.R. 489

Mr. Bishop (UT) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 489 — “To clarify the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior with respect to the C.C. Cragin Dam and Reservoir, and for other purposes.”

4:13:14 P.M.

H.R. 489

Considered under suspension of the rules.

4:13:19 P.M.

H.R. 489

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 489.

4:24:46 P.M.

H.R. 489

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

4:24:52 P.M.

H.R. 489

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

4:25:26 P.M.

H.R. 473

Mr. Bishop (UT) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 473 — “To provide for the conveyance of approximately 140 acres of land in the Ouachita National Forest in Oklahoma to the Indian Nations Council, Inc., of the Boy Scouts of America, and for other purposes.”

4:25:38 P.M.

H.R. 473

Considered under suspension of the rules.

4:25:40 P.M.

H.R. 473

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 473.

4:31:53 P.M.

H.R. 473

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

4:31:56 P.M.

H.R. 473

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

4:32:34 P.M.

H.R. 470

Mr. Bishop (UT) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 470 — “To further allocate and expand the availability of hydroelectric power generated at Hoover Dam, and for other purposes.”

4:32:49 P.M.

H.R. 470

Considered under suspension of the rules.

4:32:52 P.M.

H.R. 470

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 470.

4:44:08 P.M.

H.R. 470

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

4:44:12 P.M.

H.R. 470

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

4:45:00 P.M.

H.R. 670

Mr. Bishop (UT) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 670 — “To convey certain submerged lands to the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands in order to give that territory the same benefits in its submerged lands as Guam, the Virgin Islands, and American Samoa have in their submerged lands.”

4:45:01 P.M.

H.R. 670

Considered under suspension of the rules.

4:45:05 P.M.

H.R. 670

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 670.

4:52:05 P.M.

H.R. 670

4:52:52 P.M.

S. Con. Res. 29

Mr. Harper moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. S. Con. Res. 29 — “Authorizing the use of the rotunda of the United States Capitol for an event to present the Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to Neil A. Armstrong, Edwin E. “Buzz” Aldrin, Jr., Michael Collins, and John Herschel Glenn, Jr., in recognition of their significant contributions to society.”

4:53:07 P.M.

S. Con. Res. 29

Considered under suspension of the rules.

4:53:09 P.M.

S. Con. Res. 29

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. Con. Res. 29.

5:01:25 P.M.

S. Con. Res. 29

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.

5:01:28 P.M.

S. Con. Res. 29

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

5:01:44 P.M.

The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting legislation and supporting documents to implement the United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement – referred to the Committee on Ways and Means and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 112-58).

5:06:31 P.M.

The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting legislation and supporting documents to implement the United States-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement – referred to the Committee on Ways and Means and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 112-59).

5:10:14 P.M.

The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting legislation and supporting documents to implement the United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement – referred to the Committee on Ways and Means and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 112-60).

5:13:58 P.M.

The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting letters exchanged between the United States and Korea that contain commitments to level to the playing field for U.S. businesses, workers, farmers, ranchers, manufacturers, investors, and service providers – referred to the Committee on Ways and Means and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 112-61).

5:15:00 P.M.

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 P.M. today.

6:30:00 P.M.

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of October 3.

6:30:30 P.M.

H. Con. Res. 83

Mr. Rogers (KY) asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker’s table and consider.

6:30:38 P.M.

H. Con. Res. 83

Considered by unanimous consent. H. Con. Res. 83 — “Directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a further correction in the enrollment of H.R. 2608.”

6:30:41 P.M.

H. Con. Res. 83

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.

6:30:44 P.M.

H. Con. Res. 83

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

6:31:01 P.M.

Mr. Nugent filed reports from the Committee on Rules, H. Res. 418 and H. Res. 419.

6:32:29 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.

6:32:52 P.M.

H.R. 686

Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 686 — “To require the conveyance of certain public land within the boundaries of Camp Williams, Utah, to support the training and readiness of the Utah National Guard.”

6:54:10 P.M.

H.R. 686

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 400 – 0 (Roll no. 742).

6:54:10 P.M.

H.R. 686

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

6:55:11 P.M.

H.R. 765

Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 765 — “To amend the National Forest Ski Area Permit Act of 1986 to clarify the authority of the Secretary of Agriculture regarding additional recreational uses of National Forest System land that is subject to ski area permits, and for other purposes.”

7:01:53 P.M.

H.R. 765

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 394 – 0 (Roll no. 743).

7:01:54 P.M.

H.R. 765

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

7:02:00 P.M.

H.R. 670

Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 670 — “To convey certain submerged lands to the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands in order to give that territory the same benefits in its submerged lands as Guam, the Virgin Islands, and American Samoa have in their submerged lands.”

7:09:52 P.M.

H.R. 670

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 397 – 0 (Roll no. 744).

7:09:52 P.M.

H.R. 670

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

7:11:14 P.M.

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.

7:30:29 P.M.

SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

8:19:04 P.M.

The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting the District of Columbia’s 2012 Budget Request Act – referred to the Committee on Appropriations and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 112-62).

8:20:01 P.M.

SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House resumed Special Order speeches.

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Congress: the Republican led House – the Senate debates HJRes.66, Burma Sanctions, passed S.1239,the Fallen Heros 9/11 Act

09/09/2011 Nativegrl77

the Senate Convened at 9:45am September 9, 2011

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in morning business with
Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.
There will be no roll call votes Friday. The next roll call vote will be on
Monday, September 12, 2011 no earlier than 5:30pm.

During Friday’s session of the Senate, Senator Reid moved to proceed to
H.J.Res.66, a joint resolution regarding Burma Sanctions and filed cloture on
the motion to proceed.

At 5:30pm on Monday, the Senate will conduct a roll call vote on the motion
to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to H.J.Res.66.

VOTES

Passed S.1239, the Fallen Heroes of 9/11 Act

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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF SEPTEMBER 9, 2011
112TH CONGRESS – FIRST SESSION

12:33 P.M. – On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on September 12, 2011.

Mr. Heck moved that the House do now adjourn.

12:32 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 the terrorist attacks on the United States of September 11, 2001. – referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 112-52).

11:58 A.M. – SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

11:54 A.M. – ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.

11:53 A.M. – Mr. Cantor asked unanimous consent That when the House adjourns on Friday, September 9, 2011, it adjourn to meet at 12 p.m. on Monday, September 12, 2011, for Morning-Hour Debate. Agreed to without objection.

11:40 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 the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on September 9, 2011 at 9:04 a.m.: That the Senate agreed to H.Con.Res. 67 and S.Con.Res. 28.

11:39 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 the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on September 8, 2011 at 6:20 p.m.: That the Senate passedH.R. 1249.

H.R. 1892:: to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2012 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence AgencyRetirement and Disability System, and for other purposes

11:38 A.M. – The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment ofH.R. 1892.

11:37 A.M. – Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.On passage Passed by recorded vote: 384 – 14(Roll no. 698).

11:31 A.M. – On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 145 – 257(Roll no. 697).

11:15 A.M. – The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.

11:07 A.M. – DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hochul 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 adding a new section entitled “PRIORITIZATION OF FUNDING TO COUNTER THE THREAT POSED BY TRANSNATIONAL DRUG TRAFFICKING”.

11:06 A.M. – Ms. Hochul moved to recommit with instructions to Intelligence (Permanent).

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.

11:05 A.M. – Considered as unfinished business.

H. Res. 391:: expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the terrorist attacks launched against the United States on September 11, 2001, on the 10th anniversary of that date

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

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.

Considered by unanimous consent.

11:04 A.M. – Mr. Cantor asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.

11:02 A.M. – MOMENT OF SILENCE – The House observed a moment of silence in remembrance of the victims of the terror attacks on September 11, 2011.

H.R. 1892:: to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2012 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes

11:01 A.M. – POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule 19, the Chair postponed further proceedings on H. R. 1892 until a time to be announced.The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

11:00 A.M. – The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to reportH.R. 1892.

10:59 A.M. – On agreeing to the Carney amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 303 – 92(Roll no. 696).

10:52 A.M. – On agreeing to the Hunter amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 397 – 0(Roll no. 695).

10:24 A.M. – UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.On agreeing to the Keating amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

10:17 A.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions ofH. Res. 392, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Keating Part B amendment No. 9.Amendment offered by Mr. Keating.

An amendment numbered 9 printed in Part B of House Report 112-200 to include Sense of Congress language to encourage the Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Director of National Intelligence, to integrate the intelligence-sharing capabilities of fusion centers and leverage participation from all intelligence, law enforcement and homeland security agencies to prevent acts of terrorism against the United States in a manner consistent with the Constitution.

10:16 A.M. – POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Carney amendment No. 7, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Carney demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

10:12 A.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions ofH. Res. 392, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Carney Part B amendment No. 7.Amendment offered by Mr. Carney.

An amendment numbered 7 printed in Part B of House Report 112-200 to express the sense of Congress that railway transportation security has been and must continue to be a priority of the intelligence community in infrastructure threat assessment, namely through the coordination of the Office of Intelligence & Analysis.

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Hunter amendment No. 6, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Rogers (MI) demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

10:07 A.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions ofH. Res. 392, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hunter Part B amendment No. 6.Amendment offered by Mr. Hunter.

An amendment numbered 6 printed in Part B of House Report 112-200 to require the Director of National Intelligence and the Secretary of Defense to establish a coordinated strategy utilizing all available personnel and assets for intelligence collection and analysis to identify and counter network activity and operations in Pakistan and Afghanistan relating to the development and use of improvised explosive devices.

By unanimous consent, the Holt amendment was withdrawn.

10:02 A.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions ofH. Res. 392, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Holt Part B amendment No. 5.

10:01 A.M. – Amendment offered by Mr. Holt.

An amendment numbered 5 printed in Part B of House Report 112-200 to direct the Director of National Intelligence to submit to Congress not more than 180 days after enactment a National Intelligence Estimate on the impact of the recent revolutions in North Africa and the Middle East on the security of the State of Israel.

10:00 A.M. – On agreeing to the Wolf amendment as modified Agreed to by voice vote.

9:56 A.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions ofH. Res. 392, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Wolf Part B amendment No. 2, as modified.Wolf amendment modified by unanimous consent.

Amendment offered by Mr. Wolf.

An amendment numbered 2 printed in Part B of House Report 112-200 to create a `Team B’–a counterterrorism competitive analysis council of outside experts–to continuously advise the Director of National Intelligence and the Congress on how best to revise plans, operations, concepts, organizations, and capabilities across the intelligence community in response to the evolving threat of terrorism and domestic radicalization.

9:55 A.M. – On agreeing to the Rogers (MI) amendment as modified Agreed to by voice vote.

9:51 A.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions ofH. Res. 392, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rogers (MI) Part B amendment No. 1, as modified.Rogers (MI) amendment modified by unanimous consent.

Amendment offered by Mr. Rogers (MI).

An amendment numbered 1 printed in Part B of House Report 112-200 to make various modifications and technical corrections including: 1) clarifies the language contained in section 102 that would limit distribution of the classified annex to ensure that the Executive Branch may distribute within the Executive Branch as necessary to implement the budget; 2) strikes section 307 concerning amendments to provisions requiring certain information be provided to Congress prior to transfer of detainees so as to maintain the process in current law; 3) strikes section 309 concerning a requirement that the DNI provide certain State Department documents related to detainees; 4) clarifies that decisions made pursuant to the authority in section 310 may not be delegated to an official below the level of the service acquisition executive for the agency concerned; 5) adds a new section that would permit the President to make temporary appointments to fill vacancies in offices within the Office of the Director of National Intelligence that require Senate confirmation (except the DNI, for whom by Section 103A(a)(6) of the National Security Act of 1947 the Principal Deputy DNI is next in line) with a senior official who serves in another element of the Intelligence Community; and 6) strikes section 421, which requires confirmation of the Director of the National Security Agency.

9:15 A.M. – GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate onH.R. 1892.The Speaker designated the Honorable Candice S. Miller to act as Chairwoman of the Committee.

House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant toH. Res. 392and Rule XVIII.

9:14 A.M. – Rule provides for consideration ofH.R. 2218andH.R. 1892each with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measures will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order.Considered under the provisions of ruleH. Res. 392.

9:02 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.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Brady of TX to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

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

9:00 A.M. – Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.The Speaker designated the Honorable Candice S. Miller to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.