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12/21/2010 Nativegrl77

Senate Convenes: 9:00amET December 22, 2010

The Senate passes Defense Authorization bill but needs House approval

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will proceed to executive session and resume consideration of the New START Treaty, post-cloture. Time during the adjournment or period of morning business will count post-cloture.We hope that we will be able to yield back some of the post-cloture debate time on the START Treaty. Tomorrow we will also work on an agreement to consider the 9/11 health legislation and a number of Executive nominations.

Senators will be notified when any votes are scheduled.

The following amendments are pending to the START Treaty:
– Corker #4904, as modified (Missile Defense)
– Kyl #4892, as modified (Facilities)

Votes:
298: Resolution of Advise and Consent to Ratification, as amended, for the New START Treaty;
Agreed To: 71-26.

299: Confirmation of Mary Helen Murguria, of Arizona, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the 9th Circuit;
Confirmed: 89-0

Unanimous Consent:
Passed H.R.6523, the DoD Authorization bill, with Levin-McCain amendment.Passed S.4053, the SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act.

Passed H.R.6398, a bill to require the Federal deposit Insurance Corporation to fully insure Interest on Lawyers Trust Accounts.

Passed H.R.847, the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act of 2010, with Gillibrand-Schumer amendment

Passed S.4058, a bill to extend certain expiring provisions providing enhanced protections for servicemembers relating to mortgages and mortgage foreclosures.

Passed H.R.6517, with Brown substitute amendment (Brown substitute is a 6-week extension of Andean Trade Preferences Drug Eradication Act and Trade Adjustment Assistance).

Unanimous Consent:
Passed H.R.6523, the DoD Authorization bill, with Levin-McCain amendment.Passed S.4053, the SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act.

Passed H.R.6398, a bill to require the Federal deposit Insurance Corporation to fully insure Interest on Lawyers Trust Accounts.

Passed H.R.847, the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act of 2010, with Gillibrand-Schumer amendment

Passed S.4058, a bill to extend certain expiring provisions providing enhanced protections for servicemembers relating to mortgages and mortgage foreclosures.

Passed H.R.6517, with Brown substitute amendment (Brown substitute is a 6-week extension of Andean Trade Preferences Drug Eradication Act and Trade Adjustment Assistance).

Adopted H.Con.Res.336: providing for the conditional adjournment of the House and Senate through January 5, 2011.

Adopted S.Con.Res.78, a concurrent resolution honoring the work and mission of the Delta Regional Authority on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the Federal-State partnership created to uplift the 8-State Delta region.

Adopted S.Con.Res.71, a concurrent resolution recognizing the United States national interest in helping to prevent and mitigate acts of genocide and other mass atrocities against civilians, and supporting and encouraging efforts to develop a whole of government approach to prevent and mitigate such acts.

Adopted S.Res.705, a resolution providing for a technical correction to S.Res.700

Adopted S.Res.707, a resolution commending Lula Davis.

Adopted S.Res.706, a resolution extending the authority for the Senate National Security Working Group.

Adopted S.Res.432, a resolution supporting the goals and ideals of the Year of the Lung 2010.

Adopted H.Con.Res.275, a resolution expressing support for designation of the week beginning on the second Sunday of September as Arts in Education Week.

Star Printed Calendar #706, S.583, the Building a Stronger America Act.

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The next meeting in the House is scheduled for 11:00amET December 22, 2010

CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF DECEMBER 22, 2010
111TH CONGRESS – SECOND SESSION

6:00 P.M. –

The House adjourned Sine Die pursuant to H. Con. Res. 336.

On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. McDermott moved that the House do now adjourn.

H.R. 6517:

to extend trade adjustment assistance and certain trade preference programs, to amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to modify temporarily certain rates of duty, and for other purposes

5:58 P.M. –

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

On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.

Mr. McDermott asked unanimous consent that the House agree to the Senate amendment.

5:57 P.M. –

NATIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON INSTITUTIONAL QUALITY AND INTEGRITY – Pursuant to Section 106 of the Higher Education Opportunity Act (P.L. 110-315) and the order of the House of January 6, 2009, the Speaker appointed Dr. George T. French, Fairfield, Alabama, to the National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity for a term of six years. .

The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate agreed to H. Con. Res. 336.

5:52 P.M. –

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

H. Res. 1784:

appointing a committee to inform the President

5:49 P.M. –

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

5:48 P.M. –

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.

Considered as privileged matter.

S. 3903:

to authorize leases of up to 99 years for lands held in trust for Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo

5:47 P.M. –

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

On passage Passed without objection.

5:46 P.M. –

Mr. Lujan asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker’s table and consider.

Considered by unanimous consent.

S. 4058:

to extend certain expiring provisions providing enhanced protections for servicemembers relating to mortgages and mortgage foreclosure

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

On passage Passed without objection.

Mr. Perriello asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker’s table and consider.

Considered by unanimous consent.

S. 3481:

to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify Federal responsibility for stormwater pollution

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

5:45 P.M. –

On passage Passed without objection.

H. Res. 1783:

making a technical correction to a cross-reference in the final regulations issued by the Office of Compliance to implement the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 that apply to the House of Representatives and employees of the House of Representatives

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

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.

Mrs. Davis (CA) asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.

Considered by unanimous consent.

H.R. 5901:

to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt certain stock of real estate investment trusts from the tax on foreign investment in United States real property interests, and for other purposes

5:44 P.M. –

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

On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to without objection.

Mr. McDermott asked unanimous consent that the House agree to the Senate amendments.

H. Res. 1779:

honoring the 50th anniversary of the Freedom Rides

5:43 P.M. –

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

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.

H. Res. 1461:

supporting Olympic Day on June 23, 2010, and congratulating Team USA and World Fit participants

5:40 P.M. –

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

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.

Mr. Van Hollen asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.

Considered by unanimous consent.

S. 372:

to amend chapter 23 of title 5, United States Code, to clarify the disclosures of information protected from prohibited personnel practices, require a statement in nondisclosure policies, forms, and agreements that such policies, forms, and agreements conform with certain disclosure protections, provide certain authority for the Special Counsel, and for other purposes

5:39 P.M. –

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

On passage Passed without objection.

On agreeing to the Van Hollen amendment Agreed to without objection.

Amendment offered by Mr. Van Hollen.

5:38 P.M. –

Considered by unanimous consent.

5:36 P.M. –

Mr. Van Hollen asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker’s table and consider.

H.R. 847:

to amend the Public Health Service Act to extend and improve protections and services to individuals directly impacted by the terrorist attack in New York City on September 11, 2001, and for other purposes

5:35 P.M. –

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

On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 206 – 60 (Roll no. 664).

4:21 P.M. –

The previous question was ordered pursuant to a previous special order.

4:10 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded further with debate on agreeing to the Senate amendment to H.R. 847.

The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S. 4058.

H.R. 847:

3:55 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with 30 minutes of debate on agreeing to the Senate amendment to H.R. 847.

3:54 P.M. –

Pursuant to a previous special order the House moved to agree to the Senate amendment.

ORDER OF PROCEDURE – Mr. Arcuri asked unanimous consent that it be in order at any time to take from the Speaker’s table the bill H.R. 847, with the Senate amendment thereto, and to consider in the House, without intervention of any point of order except those arising under clause 10 or rule 21, a motion offered by the chair of the Committee on Energy and Commerce 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 30 minutes equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Energy and Commerce and; that the previous question be considered as ordered on the motion to final adoption with intervening motion. Agree to without objection.

3:53 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 22, 2010 at 11:30 p.m.: That the Senate passed S. 4053.

3:52 P.M. –

3:50 P.M. –

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of December 22.

11:25 A.M. –

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.

11:13 A.M. –

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

H.R. 6523:

to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2011 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes

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

On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to without objection.

11:10 A.M. –

Mr. Skelton asked unanimous consent that the House agree to the Senate amendments.

11:08 A.M. –

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

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 House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received a message from the Secretary of the Senate on December 22, 2010, at 9:41 a.m. stating that that body had passed H.R. 5470, H.R. 4445, S. 3903 and H.R. 6523 with amendments.

11:06 A.M. –

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

11:05 A.M. –

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Skelton 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.

11:04 A.M. –

Today’s prayer was offered by Monsignor Stephen J. Rossetti, Catholic University of America, Washington, DC

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

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12/10/2010 Nativegrl77

The Senate Convenes: 2:00pmET December 13, 2010

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to concur with respect to H.R.4853, the vehicle for the tax compromise.

The time until 3:00pm will be equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees.

At 3:00pm, the Senate will proceed to vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to concur in the House amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R.4853, with the Reid-McConnell amendment #4753 (tax compromise).

The Senate agrees to move forward on the tax cut deal

Votes:
272: Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to concur in the House amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R.4853, with Reid-McConnell amendment #4753: (tax agreement);
Invoked: 83-15 Unanimous Consent:
Passed H.R.628,a bill to establish a pilot program in certain United States district courts to encourage enhancement of expertise in patent cases among district judges (with Leahy amendment)

Passed S.2902, a bill to improve the Federal Acquisition Institute (with committee-reported substitute amendment).

Passed S.3447, Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Improvements Act of 2010
(with committee reported substitute and Akaka amendment).

Passed H.R.6278, Kingman and Heritage Islands Act of 2010.

Some Dems that voted no: Gillibrand, Feingold, Udall, Sanders, Leahy, Bingaman

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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF DECEMBER 13, 2010
111TH CONGRESS – SECOND SESSION

10:03 A.M. –

The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. on December 14, 2010.

10:02 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 December 10, 2010 at 11:23 a.m.: That the Senate passed S. 1275, H.R. 5591, without amendment, S. 841, and S. 2925.

10:01 A.M. –

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG – The Chair led the House 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.

10:00 A.M. –

Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin.

The Speaker designated the Honorable Brian Baird to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

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Thursday in Congress -debates & votes with updates when needed

12/09/2010 Nativegrl77

The Senate Convenes: 9:30amET on December 9, 2010

Following any Leader remarks, Senator Durbin will be recognized to speak for up to 10 minutes. Following his remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of S.3992, the DREAM Act, with the time until 11:00am equally divided and controlled between the Leaders or their designees.

At 11:00am, the Senate will proceed to a series of at least 2 and possibly 3 roll call votes. Those votes will be on the following items.

– Cloture on the motion to proceed to Calendar #663, S.3992, the Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2010 (DREAM Act); and
– Cloture on the motion to proceed to Calendar #641, H.R.847, the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act of 2010.
– Senator Reid may reconsider the failed cloture vote on the motion to proceed to S.3454, DoD Authorization.

Following the votes, Senator Bennett will be recognized to speak for up to 20 minutes for his farewell speech.
Senator Bunning will be recognized at 1:00pm for up to 30 minutes for his farewell speech.
Senator Dorgan will be recognized at 2:00pm for up to 20 minutes for his farewell speech.

Votes:
268: Motion to table the motion to proceed to Calendar #663, S.3992, the Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2010 (DREAM Act);
Not Invoked: 59-40

269: Cloture on the motion to proceed to Calendar #641, H.R.847, the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act of 2010;
Not Invoked: 58-42

270: Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.3454, DoD Authorization;
Not Invoked 58-40.

271: Reid motion to table the motion to refer with respect to HR4853, Middle Class Tax Relief;
Tabled: 65-11

There will be no further roll call votes during Thursday’s session of the Senate.

Unanimous Consent:
Passed H.R.5591, a bill to designate the airport traffic control tower located at Spokane Airport in Spokane, Washington, as the “Ray Daves Airport Traffic Control Tower”.

Passed S.841, the Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Act (with Kerry substitute amendment).

Passed S.1275, the National Foundation on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition Establishment Act (with committee-reported substitute amendment).

Adopted S.Res.699, a resolution to authorize testimony and legal representation in City of St. Paul v. Irene Victoria Andrews, Bruce Jerome Berry, John Joseph Brau, David EugeneLuce, and Elizabeth Ann McKenzie.

Passed S.2925, Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking Deterrence and Victims Support Act of 2010 (with committee-reported substitute amendment and two Wyden amendments)

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The next meeting in the House is scheduled for December 9, 2010 10:00amET

CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF DECEMBER 9, 2010
111TH CONGRESS – SECOND SESSION

1:38 P.M. –

Mr. Jackson (IL) asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Thursday, December 9, 2010, it adjourn to meet at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, December 13, 2010. Agreed to without objection.

H.R. 6412:

to amend title 28, United States Code, to require the Attorney General to share criminal records with State sentencing commissions, and for other purposes

1:37 P.M. –

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): (Roll No. 627).

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

1:18 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

1:10 P.M. –

The Chair announced that it had been made aware of a valid basis for recognition, and accordingly recognized Ms. Waters to proceed for one hour.

H.R. 4994:

to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce taxpayer burdens and enhance taxpayer protections, and for other purposes

1:09 P.M. –

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

On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): (Roll No. 626).

12:45 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.

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of December 9.

10:41 A.M. –

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.

H.R. 4994:

to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce taxpayer burdens and enhance taxpayer protections, and for other purposes

10:40 A.M. –

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.

10:14 A.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments to H.R. 4994.

Mr. Stark moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments.

10:13 A.M. –

The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until later in the legislative day.

10:02 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.

10:01 A.M. –

The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed H.R. 4337, with amendment, and S. 3167.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Buchanan 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.

10:00 A.M. –

Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

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12/08/2010 Nativegrl77

The Senate Convenes: 9:30amET on December 8, 2010

Following any Leader remarks, there will be a live quorum to resume the court of impeachment of Judge G. Thomas Porteous, Jr. Once a quorum is established, the Senate will proceed to a series of up to 5 roll call votes in relation to the impeachment motions and articles.

• Motion that the Articles are improperly aggregated.
• Article I (improperly denied a motion to recuse based on a corrupt financial relationship)
• Article II (alleges a pattern of corrupt conduct based on improper structuring of bail bonds)
• Article III (intentionally made material false statements in a personal bankruptcy filing)
• Article IV (knowingly made false statements to the Senate and FBI during his confirmation process)
Senators will be voting from their desks and they are encouraged to remain seated until all votes have been completed.
Upon conclusion of the court of impeachment, the Senate will recess subject to the call of the Chair in order to clear the chamber. Upon reconvening, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to Calendar #661, S.3991, the Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act of 2009, with the time until 12:30pm equally divided and controlled between the Leaders or their designees.

The Senate will recess from 12:30pm until 3:30pm to allow for the Democratic caucus meeting.

At 3:30pm, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S.3391. There will then be an additional 30 minutes of debate equally divided between the Leaders or their designees. Upon the use or yielding back of time, the Senate will proceed to a series of up to 4 roll call votes.

– Cloture on the motion to proceed to Calendar #662, S.3991, the Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act of 2009 (commonly known as Firefighters Collective Bargaining);
– Cloture on the motion to proceed to Calendar #655, S.3985, the Emergency Senior Citizens relief Act of 2010;
– Cloture on the motion to proceed to Calendar #663, S.3992, the Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2010 (DREAM Act); and
– Cloture on the motion to proceed to Calendar #641, H.R.847, the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act of 2010.

If cloture is invoked on a motion to proceed, there would then be up to 30 hours for debate.

If cloture fails on all 4 motions, there is a possibility that Senator Reid would reconsider the failed cloture vote on the motion to proceed to S.3454, DoD Authorization.

Votes:
260: Motion that notwithstanding Impeachment Rule 23, the Senate shall disaggregate the articles of impeachment by holding preliminary votes on individual allegations in the articles;
Not Agreed To: 0-94.

261: Article I (improperly denied a motion to recuse based on a corrupt financial relationship);
Guilty: 96-0

262: Article II (alleges a pattern of corrupt conduct based on improper structuring of bail bonds)
Guilty: 69-27

263: Article III (intentionally made material false statements in a personal bankruptcy filing);
Guilty: 88-8

264: Article IV (knowingly made false statements to the Senate and FBI during his confirmation process)
Guilty: 90-6

265: Reid motion that Judge Porteous be disqualified from holding office at any time in the future of the United States;
Agreed To: 94-2

266: Cloture on the Motion to Proceed to S.3991, Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act of 2009;
Not Invoked: 55-43

267: Now voting on Cloture on the motion to proceed to Calendar #655, S.3985, the Emergency Senior Citizens relief Act of 2010;
Not Invoked: 53-45

Not Invoked: 53-45

Unanimous Consent:
Passed H.R.4994, Medicare and Medicaid Extenders Act of 2010 (with a substitute amendment and an amendment to the title)

Passed H.R.4337, the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act (with a Bingaman substitute amendment)

Passed S.3167, the Census Oversight Efficiency and Management Reform Act (with a Carper amendment)

Passed S.3036, the National Alzheimer’s Project Act

Adopted S.Res.697, a resolution recognizing the 15th anniversary of the Dayton Peace Accords

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The next meeting in the House is scheduled for 10:00amET on December 8, 2010

CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF DECEMBER 8, 2010
111TH CONGRESS – SECOND SESSION

. 9:18 P.M. –

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

9:17 P.M. –

Mr. Poe of TX requested the following general leaves to address the House on December 15: himself for 5 min and Mr. Jones for 5 min.

9:10 P.M. –

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

H.R. 3353:

to provide for American Samoa and the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas to be treated as States for certain criminal justice programs

9:02 P.M. –

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

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

Considered as unfinished business.

9:01 P.M. –

UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on a motion to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.

H.R. 5281:

to amend title 28, United States Code, to clarify and improve certain provisions relating to the removal of litigation against Federal officers or agencies to Federal courts, and for other purposes

9:00 P.M. –

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

On motion to to agree to the Senate amendments numbered 1 and 2, and that the House agree to the Senate amendment numbered 3 with an amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 216 – 198 (Roll no. 625).

8:34 P.M. –

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

7:45 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House continued with further debate on H.R. 5281.

The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed H.R. 4994 amended, and S. 3036.

H.R. 5281:

to amend title 28, United States Code, to clarify and improve certain provisions relating to the removal of litigation against Federal officers or agencies to Federal courts, and for other purposes

6:55 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Senate amendments to H.R. 5281.

6:54 P.M. –

Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1756, the House moved to agree to the Senate amendments numbered 1 and 2, and that the House agree to the Senate amendment numbered 3 with an amendment.

Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1756, the Chair recognized Mr. Conyers for a motion.

S. 3998:

to extend the Child Safety Pilot Program

6:51 P.M. –

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 401 – 2 (Roll No. 624).

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

6:44 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business is on motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings were postponed.

H. Res. 1756:

providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill ( H.R. 5281) to amend title 28, United States Code, to clarify and improve certain provisions relating to the removal of litigation against Federal officers or agencies to Federal courts, and for other purposes

6:43 P.M. –

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

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 211 – 208 (Roll no. 623).

6:34 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 3082:

making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes

6:33 P.M. –

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

On motion that the House agree with an amendment to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 212 – 206 (Roll no. 622).

6:05 P.M. –

The previous question was ordered without objection.

H. Res. 1756:

6:03 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – The Chair put the question on adoption of the resolution and voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Foxx demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the resolution until a time to be announced.

The previous question was ordered without objection.

5:26 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1756

5:24 P.M. –

Considered as privileged matter.

5:22 P.M. –

Mr. Polis (CO) filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 1756.

H.R. 3082:

making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on agreeing to the Senate amendment with an amendment to H.R. 3082, the Chair announced that further proceedings would be postponed.

4:18 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on agreeing to the Senate amendment with an amendment to H.R. 3082.

4:17 P.M. –

Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1755, the House moved to agree with an amendment to the Senate amendment.

H. Res. 1746:

recognizing and supporting the efforts of Welcome Back Veterans to augment the services provided by the Departments of Defense and Veterans’ Affairs in providing timely and world-class care for veterans and members of the Armed Forces suffering from PTSD and related psychiatric disorders

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

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 409 – 0 (Roll no. 621).

4:09 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 4501:

to require certain return policies from businesses that purchase precious metals from consumers and solicit such transactions through an Internet website

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 324 – 81 (Roll no. 620).

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

4:02 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

4:01 P.M. –

H. Res. 1755:

providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill ( H.R. 3082) making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes

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

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 207 – 206 (Roll no. 619).

3:28 P.M. –

The previous question was ordered without objection.

2:58 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1755

Considered as privileged matter.

2:57 P.M. –

Mr. McGovern filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 1755.

H. Res. 1704:

honoring the 2500th anniversary of the Battle of Marathon

2:56 P.M. –

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

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 359 – 44, 5 Present (Roll no. 618).

2:49 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

H. Res. 1402:

recognizing the 50th anniversary of the National Council for International Visitors, and expressing support for designation of February 16, 2011, as “Citizen Diplomacy Day”

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

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 394 – 13, 1 Present (Roll no. 617).

2:41 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 6495:

to improve compliance with mine safety and health laws, empower miners to raise safety concerns, prevent future mine tragedies, and for other purposes

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 214 – 193 (Roll no. 616).

2:33 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

H. Res. 1752:

waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules, and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules

2:32 P.M. –

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

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 215 – 194 (Roll no. 615).

2:02 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of H.Res. 1752 and motions to suspend the rules, all of which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings has been postponed.

H.R. 6495:

to improve compliance with mine safety and health laws, empower miners to raise safety concerns, prevent future mine tragedies, and for other purposes

2:01 P.M. –

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.

1:28 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6495.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Miller, George moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

S. 3817:

to amend the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment and Adoption Reform Act of 1978, and the Abandoned Infants Assistance Act of 1988 to reauthorize the Acts, and for other purposes

1:27 P.M. –

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

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

1:06 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3817.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Sablan moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

H.R. 5012:

to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch to establish a weekend and holiday feeding program to provide nutritious food to at-risk school children on weekends and during extended school holidays during the school year

1:05 P.M. –

The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

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

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

12:52 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5012.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Sablan moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

12:51 P.M. –

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

H. Res. 1752:

12:49 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – The Chair put the question on adoption of the resolution and voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Lincoln Diaz-Balart demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the resolution until a time to be announced.

The previous question was ordered without objection.

12:34 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1752

12:33 P.M. –

Considered as privileged matter.

H. Res. 1531:

expressing support for designation of 2011 as “World Veterinary Year” to bring attention to and show appreciation for the veterinary profession on its 250th anniversary

12:31 P.M. –

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

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 406 – 0 (Roll no. 614).

12:23 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

H. Res. 1540:

supporting the goal of eradicating illicit marijuana cultivation on Federal lands and calling on the Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy to develop a coordinated strategy to permanently dismantle Mexican drug trafficking organizations operating on Federal lands

12:22 P.M. –

The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

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

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 400 – 4 (Roll no. 613).

12:14 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

H. Res. 1717:

congratulating imprisoned Chinese democracy advocate Liu Xiaobo on the award of the 2010 Nobel Peace Prize

12:13 P.M. –

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 402 – 1 (Roll no. 612).

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

12:07 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 5987:

to ensure that seniors, veterans, and people with disabilities who receive Social Security and certain other Federal benefits receive a one-time $250 payment in the event that no cost-of-living adjustment is payable in 2011

12:06 P.M. –

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 254 – 153 (Roll no. 611).

11:32 A.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

11:31 A.M. –

UNFINISHED BUSINSESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings has been postponed.

H.R. 4501:

to require certain return policies from businesses that purchase precious metals from consumers and solicit such transactions through an Internet website

11:30 A.M. –

11:23 A.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4501.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Weiner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

H.R. 5470:

to exclude an external power supply for certain security or life safety alarms and surveillance system components from the application of certain energy efficiency standards under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act

11:22 A.M. –

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

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

11:16 A.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5470.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

H. Res. 1746:

11:15 A.M. –

At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Donnelly (IN) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.

11:05 A.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1746.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Donnelly (IN) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

S. 3789:

to limit access to social security account numbers

11:04 A.M. –

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

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

10:53 A.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3789.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Pomeroy moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

H.R. 5987:

10:51 A.M. –

10:29 A.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5987.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Pomeroy moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

10:27 A.M. –

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

10:05 A.M. –

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

10:04 A.M. –

The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S. 3199, S. 3984, H.R. 2480, and H.R. 6184.

10:02 A.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.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Kagen 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.

10:01 A.M. –

Today’s prayer was offered by Lieutenant Christilene Whalen, Chaplain Corps, United States Navy, Patuxent River, Maryland

The Speaker designated the Honorable Ed Pastor to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

10:00 A.M. –

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

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The Senate Convenes at 9:30am ET

Following any Leader remarks, there will be a period of morning business for 1 hour with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. The Republicans will control the first 30 minutes and the Majority will control the final 30 minutes.Following morning business, the Senate will resume the motion to proceed to S.510, the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act, post-cloture.

The Senate will recess from 12:30pm until 3:00pm to allow for a Democratic caucus meeting.

Time during any recess, adjournment or period of morning business will count post-cloture.

The Leaders will continue to work on an agreement to consider amendments to the Food Safety bill.

There will be no further roll call votes tonight. The next vote is expected to occur on Monday, November 29.

This evening, Senate Reid filed cloture on S.510, the FDA Food Safety and Modernization Act, and the substitute amendment. The cloture vote on the substitute amendment will occur at 6:30pm on Monday, November 29.

Under the agreement reached this evening, if cloture is invoked, all post-cloture debate time will be yielded back except for the time specified in this agreement. The only amendments or motions in order are the ones specified below:

– Johanns motion to suspend Rule 22 for the purpose of proposing and considering amendment #4702 (1099 forms)
– Baucus motion to suspend Rule 22 for the purpose of proposing and considering amendment #4713 (1099 forms)

There will be a total of 60 minutes for debate with respect to these 2 motions with the time equally divided and controlled between Senators Baucus and Johanns.

– Coburn motion to suspend Rule 22 for the purpose of proposing and considering amendment #4696 (substitute)
– Coburn motion to suspend Rule 22 for the purpose of proposing and considering amendment #4697 (earmarks)

There will be a total of 4 hours for debate with respect to the Coburn motions with the time equally divided and controlled between Senators Coburn and Inouye or their designees.

Upon the use or yielding back of time specified in this agreement, the Senate will proceed to vote with respect to the motions to suspend in the order listed:
– Johanns (1099 forms)
– Baucus (1099 forms)
– Coburn (earmarks)
– Coburn (substitute)

If any motion is successful, then the Senate would proceed to vote immediately on the amendment. No further motions or amendments are in order. The substitute amendment, as amended, if amended, would be agreed to and the Senate would proceed to vote on passage of S.510, as amended. The cloture on the underlying bill will be withdrawn.

As a result of this agreement, the cloture vote on the substitute amendment will occur at 6:30pm on Monday, November 29.

If cloture is invoked, the motions to suspend would be in order. Upon the use or yielding back of debate time allotted by this agreement, the Senate would proceed to vote on the motions to suspend, any amendments if the motions are successful, and then on passage of S.510, as amended.

Votes:
251: Motion to proceed to S.510, the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act;
Agreed to: 57-27

Unanimous Consent:
Passed HR5712, with subst amdt (SGR extension)Confirmed the nomination of Jacob Lew, of New York, to be Director on the Office on Management and Budget

Unanimous Consent:
The Senate passed/adopted the following by unanimous consent:

• An act to provide for certain clarifications and extensions under Medicare, Medicaid, and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (H.R.5712, as amended by Baucus amendment in the nature of a substitute (#4711) and Baucus amendment to amend the title (#4712), which were agreed to by unanimous consent.)

• A bill to authorize a single fisheries cooperative for the Bering Sea Aleutian Islands longline catcher processor subsector, and for other purposes. (S.1609)

• A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of the Rotunda for an event marking the 50th anniversary of the inaugural address of President John F. Kennedy. (S.Con.Res.75)

• A concurrent resolution to recognize and honor the commitment and sacrifices of military families of the United States. (S.Con.Res.76)

• A resolution expressing support for the goals and ideals of National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month by promoting national awareness of adoption and the children awaiting families, celebrating children and families involved in adoption, and encouraging Americans to secure safety, permanency, and well-being for all children. (S.Res.647)

• A resolution recognizing the recent accomplishments of the people and government of Moldova and expressing support for free and transparent parliamentary elections on November 28, 2010. (S.Res.683)

• A resolution recognizing the 35th anniversary of the enactment of the Education for All Handicapped Children Act of 1975. (S.Res.684)

• A resolution commemorating the 100th anniversary of the discovery of sickle cell disease by Dr. James B. Herrick. (S.Res.685)

• A concurrent resolution providing for an additional adjournment of the House of Representatives and a conditional recess or adjournment of the Senate. (H.Con.Res.332)

Confirmed the nomination of Jacob Lew, of New York, to be Director on the Office on Management and Budget

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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF NOVEMBER 18, 2010
111TH CONGRESS – SECOND SESSION

2:25 P.M. –

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

2:23 P.M. –

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

United States – China Economic and Security Review Commission – Pursuant to section 1238(b)(3) of the Floyd D. Spence National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2001, and the order of the House of January 6, 2009, the Speaker appointed Mr. Michael Wessel, Falls Church, Virginia .

H. Res. 1677:

condemning the Burmese regime’s undemocratic upcoming elections on November 7, 2010

2:19 P.M. –

The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

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

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

Considered as unfinished business.

ORDER OF PROCEDURE – Mr. Hastings (FL) asked unanimous consent to vacate the proceedings by which the yeas and nays were ordered on the question of the motion to suspend the rules and agree to H.Res. 1677 to the end that the resolution be considered as adopted in the form considered by the House on Wednesday, November 17, 2010. Agreed to without objection.

H. Con. Res. 329:

recognizing the 35th anniversary of the enactment of the Education for All Handicapped Children Act of 1975

2:18 P.M. –

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

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

Considered as unfinished business.

2:17 P.M. –

ORDER OF PROCEDURE – Mr. Hastings (FL) asked unanimous consent to vacate the proceedings by which the yeas and nays were ordered on the question of the motion to suspend the rules and agree to H.Con.Res. 329 to the end that the concurrent resolution be considered as adopted in the form considered by the House on Tuesday, November 16, 2010. Agreed to without objection.

S. 3774:

to extend the deadline for Social Services Block Grant expenditures of supplemental funds appropriated following disasters occurring in 2008

2:16 P.M. –

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

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 366 – 40 (Roll no. 580).

2:08 P.M. –

ADJUSTED WHOLE NUMBER OF THE HOUSE – Under clause 5(d) of rule 20, the Chair announced to the House that, in light of the administration of the oath to the gentleman from New York, the whole number of the House is 435.

2:03 P.M. –

Representative Peter King addressed the House and introduced Representative Tom Reed, Twenty Ninth District, New York.

2:02 P.M. –

OATH OF OFFICE – Representative-Elect Tom Reed the Twenty Ninth Congressional District, State of New York, presented himself in the well of the House to take the Oath of Office administered by the Speaker of the House.

2:01 P.M. –

The House received a message from the Clerk. The Clerk transmitted to the House a facsimile copy of a letter received from Mr. Todd D. Valentine and Mr. Robert A. Brehm, Co-Executive Directors of the New York State Board of Elections, indicating that, according to the unofficial returns of the Special Election held November 2, 2010, the Honorable Tom Reed was elected Representative to Congress for the Twenty-Ninth Congressional District, State of New York.

H.R. 6419:

to amend the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008 to provide for the further extension of emergency unemployment benefits, and for other purposes

2:00 P.M. –

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

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 258 – 154 (Roll no. 579).

1:52 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 1722:

to improve teleworking in executive agencies by developing a telework program that allows employees to telework at least 20 percent of the hours worked in every 2 administrative workweeks, and for other purposes

1:24 P.M. –

On motion to agree to the Senate amendment Roll Call 578 – Yea and Nay vote pending.

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

1:23 P.M. –

UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of a motion to agree to the Senate amendment to H.R. 1722, and motions to suspend the rules, all of which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.

H.R. 6419:

to amend the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008 to provide for the further extension of emergency unemployment benefits, and for other purposes

H.R. 6419:

to amend the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008 to provide for the further extension of emergency unemployment benefits, and for other purposes

12:46 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6419.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Levin moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

12:45 P.M. –

The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until the conclusion of general debate on all suspensions.

H.R. 1722:

12:44 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – Pursuant to H.Res. 1721, further proceedings on the motion to agree to the Senate amendment to H.R. 1722 has been postponed.

11:56 A.M. –

Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1721, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Lynch motion to agree to the Senate amendment to H.R. 1722.

11:55 A.M. –

Mr. Lynch moved that the House agree to the Senate amendment

11:54 A.M. –

Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1721, Mr. Lynch took from the Speaker’s table H.R. 1722 with the Senate amendment thereto, and was recognized for a motion.

H. Res. 1721:

providing for the consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill ( H.R. 1722) to require the head of each executive agency to establish and implement a policy under which employees shall be authorized to telework, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules

11:52 A.M. –

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

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 235 – 171 (Roll no. 577).

H. Res. 1721:

11:43 A.M. –

On agreeing to the resolution Roll Call 577 – Recorded vote pending.

On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (Roll No. 576).

10:25 A.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1721

Considered as privileged matter.

10:02 A.M. –

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