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the Senate S.744 CONGRESS the House HR1613

06/27/2013 Nativegrl77

SCHEDULE FOR THURSDAY, JUNE 27, 2013

The Senate stands in adjournment until 9:30am on Thursday, June 27, 2013, as a further mark of respect of the late Senator Hathaway of Maine. Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of S.744, the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act, with the time until 11:30am equally divided and controlled between the two Managers or their designees, and with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.

At 11:30am, there will be 3 roll call votes:

– Confirmation of Confirmation of Executive Calendar #179, the nomination of Anthony Renard Foxx, of North Carolina, to be Secretary of Transportation

– Adoption of the committee-reported substitute amendment, as amended to S.744 and

– Motion to invoke cloture on S.744, as amended, if amended.

If cloture is invoked on S.744, post-cloture time will run as if cloture were invoked at 7:00am on Thursday. We hope to yield back some post-cloture debate time and vote on passage of the Comprehensive Immigration Reform bill Thursday afternoon.

At 11:30am there will be 3 roll call votes on the following items:

– Confirmation of Executive Calendar #179, the nomination of Anthony Renard Foxx, of North Carolina, to be Secretary of Transportation (majority vote threshold);

– Adoption of the committee-reported substitute amendment, as amended to S.744 (majority vote threshold); and

– Motion to invoke cloture on S.744, as amended, if amended, the Comprehensive Immigration Reform bill (60-vote threshold).

If cloture is invoked on S.744, the 30 hours of post-cloture time will run as if cloture were invoked at 7:00am this morning. If all time is used, the post-cloture time would expire at 1pm tomorrow; however, we hope to obtain consent to yield back time and vote on passage today.

In his opening statement this morning, Senator Reid asked that senators vote from their desks on passage of the bill, whether the vote be tomorrow or later today. Senator Reid said that if senators are not on the floor prior to the vote we would have a live quorum in order to get people to the floor. Senators will be notified when the vote is scheduled.

Senator Leahy asked unanimous consent the following amendments be called up, en bloc; that the clerks be authorized to modify the instruction lines, where necessary, to match the intended page and line numbers of the committee-reported substitute, as amended; and the Senate then proceed to vote on adoption of the amendments, en bloc:

– Baucus-Tester #1512;

– Boxer #1240;

– Brown #1597;

– Cardin-Kirk #1286;

– Carper-McCain #1558, as modified with changes that are at the desk;

– Carper #1590;

– Coats #1288;

– Coats #1373;

– Coburn #1509;

– Coons #1715;

– Flake #1472;

– Heinrich #1342;

– Heinrich #1417;

– Heinrich #1559;

– Heitkamp #1593;

– Klobuchar-Landrieu-Coats-Blunt #1261;

– Klobuchar-Coats-Landrieu-Blunt #1526;

– Landrieu-Coats #1338;

– Landrieu-Cochran #1383;

– Leahy #1454;

– Leahy #1455;

– Murphy #1451;

– Murray-Crapo #1368;

– Nelson-Wicker #1618;

– Reed #1223;

– Reed #1608;

– Schatz-Kirk #1416;

– Shaheen-Ayotte #1272;

– Stabenow-Collins #1405;

– Toomey #1236;

– Udall (NM) #1241; and

– Udall (NM) #1242.

Senator Cornyn objected.

11:36am The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on Confirmation of Executive Calendar #179, the nomination of Anthony Renard Foxx, of North Carolina, to be Secretary of Transportation;

Confirmed: 100-0

The following pending amendments fell on points of order:

– Reed #1224

– Cruz #1320

– Boxer #1240

12:04pm The Senate began a 10 minute roll call vote on adoption of the committee-reported substitute amendment, as amended to S.744 (majority vote threshold);

Agreed To: 68-32

12:20 The Senate began a 10 minute roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on S.744, as amended, if amended, the Comprehensive Immigration Reform bill (60-vote threshold);

Invoked: 68-0

Cloture on S.744, as amended, if amended, the Comprehensive Immigration Reform bill, was invoked 68-32.

At 4pm the Senate will proceed to vote on passage of S.744, as amended, the Comprehensive Immigration Reform bill. Senators are asked to vote from their desks.

The time until 4pm will be equally divided between the Chair and Ranking Member, or their designees; with the final 20 minutes equally divided, with the Majority Leader controlling the final ten minutes;

The following Senators have 8 minutes each from the Majority’s time:

– Senator Flake;

– Senator Bennet;

– Senator Rubio;

– Senator Menendez;

– Senator Graham;

– Senator Durbin;

– Senator McCain; and

– Senator Schumer.

Senator Landrieu have 5 minutes from the Majority’s time.

4:11pm The Senate began a roll call vote on passage of S.744, the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act;

Passed: 68-32

Senator Reed (RI) asked unanimous consent the Senate take up and pass S.1238, the Keep Student Loans Affordable Act, the text of which is at the Desk.

Senator McConnell objected.

Senator McConnell then asked consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of a bill introduced earlier today by Senators Manchin, King, Alexander, Coburn, Burr, and Carper (S.1241), that there be 1 hour for debate equally divided, with no amendments in order, the bill be subject to any applicable points of order, and that following the use or yielding back of time and disposition of any waivers if necessary, the bill be read a third time and the Senate proceed to vote on passage of the bill.

Senator Reed (RI) objected.

The Senate is in a period of morning business with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. The next vote is expected to begin at approximately 5:30pm on Monday, July 8.

At a time to be determined by the Majority Leader, in consultation with the Republican Leader, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider the nomination of Executive Calendar #97 Jennifer A. Dorsey, of Nevada, to be United States District for the District of Nevada. There will be 30 minutes for debate equally divided in the usual form. Following the use or yielding back of time, the Senate will proceed to vote on confirmation of the nomination.

At a time to be determined by the Majority Leader, in consultation with the Republican Leader, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider the nomination of Executive Calendar #186 Derek Anthony West, of California, to be Associate Attorney General. There will be one hour for debate equally divided in the usual form. Following the use or yielding back of time, the Senate will proceed to vote on confirmation of the nomination.

On Monday, July 8, 2013, at 5:00 pm, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider the nomination of Executive Calendar #90, the nomination of Gregory Alan Phillips, of Wyoming, to be United Sates Circuit Judge for the Tenth Circuit. There will be up to 30 minutes for debate equally divided prior to a vote on confirmation of the nomination.

WRAP UP

ROLL CALL VOTES

1) Confirmation of Executive Calendar #179, the nomination of Anthony Renard Foxx, of North Carolina, to be Secretary of Transportation; Confirmed: 100-0

2) Committee-reported substitute amendment, as amended to S.744, the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act; Agreed to: 68-32

3) Motion to invoke cloture on S.744, as amended; Invoked: 68-32

4) Passage of S.744, as amended; Passed: 68-32

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Discharged the Banking Committee and passed H.R.324, to grant the Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to the First Special Service Force, in recognition of its superior service during World War II.

Passed H.R.2383, to designate the new Interstate Route 70 bridge over the Mississippi River connecting St. Louis, Missouri, and southwestern Illinois as the “Stan Musial Veterans Memorial Bridge”.

Passed H.R.1151, to direct the Secretary of State to develop a strategy to obtain observer status for Taiwan at the triennial International Civil Aviation Organization Assembly, and for other purposes.

Adopted S.Con.Res.19, provided for a conditional adjournment or recess of the Senate and adjournment of the House.

Adopted S.Res.192, commemorating the 150^th Anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg and the significance of this battle in the history of the United States.

EXECUTIVE ITEMS

Confirmed Executive Calendar #187 Howard A. Shelanski – to be Administrator of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget by voice vote

Discharged the Commerce committee and confirmed:

PN121 Marietta Robinson, to be a Commissioner of the Consumer Product Safety Commission and

PN500 Ann Marie Buerkle, to be a Commissioner of the Consumer Product Safety Commission

Confirmed the following items:

All nominations on the Secretary’s desk in the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, and Navy.

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Executive Calendar #145 Sylvia M. Becker – to be a Member of the Foreign Claims Settlement Commission of the United States for the term expiring September 30, 2013

Executive Calendar #146 Sylvia M. Becker – to be a Member of the Foreign Claims Settlement Commission of the United States for the term expiring September 30, 2016

EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT

Executive Calendar #177 Brian C. Deese – to be Deputy Director of the Office of Management and Budget

COAST GUARD

Executive Calendar #181 Rear Adm. Steven E. Day, USCGR – to be Rear Admiral

FEDERAL RETIREMENT THRIFT INVESTMENT BOARD

Executive Calendar #183 William S. Jasien – to be a Member of the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board for a term expiring October 11, 2015.

GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

Executive Calendar #188 Daniel M. Tangherlini – to be Administrator of General Services

NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION

Executive Calendar #190 Allison M. Macfarlane – to be a Member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for a term expiring June 30, 2018 (Reappointment)

AIR FORCE

Executive Calendar #195 Lt. Gen. Frank Gorenc – to be General

NAVY

Executive Calendar #196 Rear Adm. Philip S. Davidson – to be Vice Admiral

ARMY

Executive Calendar #197 Maj. Gen. Michael S. Linnington – to be Lieutenant General

NAVY

Executive Calendar #198 Capt. Stephen M. Pachuta – to be Rear Admiral (lower half)

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Last Floor Action:
12:04:15 P.M. – ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The
House proceeded with one minute speeches, which by direction of the Chair would
be limited to 15 per side of the aisle.

10:00:00 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:01:17 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Ted Poe to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:01:27 A.M.		MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 12:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.
11:13:47 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:00 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of June 27.
12:01:14 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by Chaplain Angel Berrios, 308th Military Intelligence Battalion, Fort Meade, Maryland
12:02:28 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:02:32 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Payne to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:04:15 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches, which by direction of the Chair would be limited to 15 per side of the aisle.

12:56:00 P.M.	H.R. 1613	AMENDMENT MODIFICATION AUTHORITY – Mr. Sessions asked unanimous consent that during the consideration of H.R. 1613 and H.R. 2231 pursuant to H. Res. 274, amendment numbered 1 printed in part A of House Report 113-131 and amendments numbered 5 and 10 printed in part B of that report be modified. Agreed to without objection.
12:56:22 P.M.	H.R. 1613	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 274. H.R. 1613 — “To amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to provide for the proper Federal management and oversight of transboundary hydrocarbon reservoirs, and for other purposes.”
12:56:27 P.M.	H.R. 1613	Resolution provides for 3 separate measures and for proceedings during the period from June 29, 2013 through July 5, 2013.
12:57:01 P.M.	H.R. 1613	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1613.
1:44:38 P.M.	H.R. 1613	An amendment, offered by Mr. Grayson, numbered 1 printed in Part A of House Report 113-131 to ensure that no portion of this legislation is construed as affecting the right of any state to prohibit the management, leasing, developing, and use of lands (including offshore oil drilling) beneath navigable waters within its boundaries.
1:44:47 P.M.	H.R. 1613	Grayson amendment (A001) modified pursuant to the order of the House of June 27, 2013.
1:44:48 P.M.	H.R. 1613	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 274, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of the Grayson amendment No. 1, as modified.
1:53:33 P.M.	H.R. 1613	The previous question was ordered on the amendment (A001) pursuant to the rule.
1:54:13 P.M.	H.R. 1613	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Grayson amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. The Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption until a time to be announced.
1:54:44 P.M.	H.R. 1613	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – The Chair announced that further proceedings on H.R. 1613 had been postponed.
1:54:50 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess for a period of less than 15 minutes.

2:09:00 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of June 27.
2:09:20 P.M.	H.R. 1613	Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule 19, further consideration of H.R. 1613 resumed.
2:09:22 P.M.	H.R. 1613	Before the House recessed, the Chair had declared that the noes had prevailed by voice vote on the Grayson amendment. Mr. Grayson demanded the yeas and nays.
2:09:40 P.M.	H.R. 1613	the proper Federal management and oversight of transboundary hydrocarbon reservoirs, and for other purposes.”
2:40:27 P.M.	H.R. 1613	On agreeing to the Grayson amendment; as modified Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 213 – 213 (Roll no. 291).
2:41:36 P.M.	H.R. 1613	Mr. Garcia moved to recommit with instructions to Natural Resources.
2:41:59 P.M.	H.R. 1613	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Garcia motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to require that, prior to the commencement of drilling operations authorized under this bill, the Secretary of the Interior ensure that requirements are met for well safety, blowout protection, and risk assessment. The amendment would also require increased fines for every day in which a well is found to be in violation of these requirements and give the Secretary authority to collect these fines and also to increase their maximum amounts.
2:50:36 P.M.	H.R. 1613	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
2:58:49 P.M.	H.R. 1613	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 194 – 232 (Roll no. 292).
3:05:35 P.M.	H.R. 1613	On passage Passed by recorded vote: 256 – 171 (Roll no. 293).
3:05:36 P.M.	H.R. 1613	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:08:56 P.M.	H.R. 1864	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1864 — “To amend title 10, United States Code, to require an Inspector General investigation of allegations of retaliatory personnel actions taken in response to making protected communications regarding sexual assault.”
3:16:52 P.M.	H.R. 1864	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 423 – 0 (Roll no. 294).
3:16:52 P.M.	H.R. 1864	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:17:15 P.M.	H.R. 2231	AMENDMENT MODIFICATION AUTHORITY – Mr. Sessions asked unanimous consent that during the consideration of H.R. 1613 and H.R. 2231 pursuant to H. Res. 274, amendment numbered 1 printed in part A of House Report 113-131 and amendments numbered 5 and 10 printed in part B of that report be modified. Agreed to without objection.
3:17:17 P.M.	H.R. 2231	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 274. H.R. 2231 — “To amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to increase energy exploration and production on the Outer Continental Shelf, provide for equitable revenue sharing for all coastal States, implement the reorganization of the functions of the former Minerals Management Service into distinct and separate agencies, and for other purposes.”
3:17:22 P.M.	H.R. 2231	Resolution provides for 3 separate measures and for proceedings during the period from June 29, 2013 through July 5, 2013.
3:17:34 P.M.	H.R. 2231	House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 274 and Rule XVIII.
3:17:35 P.M.	H.R. 2231	The Speaker designated the Honorable Cory Gardner to act as Chairman of the Committee.
3:18:19 P.M.	H.R. 2231	GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 2231.
4:14:03 P.M.	H.R. 2231	An amendment, offered by Mr. Brady (TX), numbered 1 printed in Part B of House Report 113-131 to require the Secretary of the Interior to include those areas requested by State Governors in any environmental review conducted or statement prepared for the leasing program under the National Environmental Policy Act
4:14:11 P.M.	H.R. 2231	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 274, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Brady (TX) Part B amendment No. 1.
4:21:38 P.M.	H.R. 2231	On agreeing to the Brady (TX) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
4:22:03 P.M.	H.R. 2231	An amendment, offered by Mr. Hastings (FL), numbered 2 printed in Part B of House Report 113-131 to strike section 204 because it eliminates environmental evaluation typically provided by an Environmental Impact Study (EIS) and because conducting a single multisale EIS for decisions with different timelines creates unnecessary conflicts in the EIS process.
4:22:07 P.M.	H.R. 2231	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 274, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hastings (FL) Part B amendment No. 2.
4:32:51 P.M.	H.R. 2231	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Hastings (FL) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Hastings (FL) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
4:33:32 P.M.	H.R. 2231	An amendment, offered by Mr. Lamborn, numbered 3 printed in Part B of House Report 113-131 to prohibit the authorizing of leases under the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to any person in violation of various Iranian sanctions.
4:33:34 P.M.	H.R. 2231	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 274, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Lamborn Part B amendment No. 3.
4:42:24 P.M.	H.R. 2231	On agreeing to the Lamborn amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
4:42:41 P.M.	H.R. 2231	An amendment, offered by Mr. Flores, numbered 4 printed in Part B of House Report 113-131 to limit Bureau of Ocean Energy and Ocean Energy Safety Service activities related to the National Ocean Policy developed under Executive Order 13547. The amendment requires a report be submitted to Congress identifying expenditures for fiscal years 2011-2013 by the Bureau of Ocean Energy, Ocean Energy Safety Service, and their predecessor agencies.
4:42:44 P.M.	H.R. 2231	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 274, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Flores Part B amendment No. 4.
4:53:46 P.M.	H.R. 2231	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Flores amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Farr demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
4:54:12 P.M.	H.R. 2231	An amendment, offered by Mr. Cassidy, numbered 5 printed in Part B of House Report 113-131 to lift the offshore energy revenue sharing cap, as provided by the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006, from $500 million to $999 million for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2055.
4:54:38 P.M.	H.R. 2231	Cassidy Part B amendment No. 5 modified pursuant to the order of the House of June 27, 2013.
4:54:45 P.M.	H.R. 2231	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 274, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Cassidy Part B amendment No. 5, as modified.
5:06:54 P.M.	H.R. 2231	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Cassidy amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Lowenthal demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
5:07:17 P.M.	H.R. 2231	An amendment, offered by Mr. Cassidy, numbered 6 printed in Part B of House Report 113-131 to stipulate that no later than 60 days after the date of enactment of H.R. 2231, the Secretary of the Interior shall issue rules to provide more clarity, certainty, and stability to the revenue streams contemplated by the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006.
5:07:19 P.M.	H.R. 2231	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 274, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Cassidy Part B amendment No. 6.
5:08:58 P.M.	H.R. 2231	On agreeing to the Cassidy amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
5:09:13 P.M.	H.R. 2231	An amendment, offered by Mr. Rigell, numbered 7 printed in Part B of House Report 113-131 to require the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management to permit seismic testing in the Atlantic Outer Continental Shelf of the United States by December 31, 2013.
5:09:17 P.M.	H.R. 2231	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 274, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rigell Part B amendment No. 7.
5:19:14 P.M.	H.R. 2231	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Rigell amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Lowenthal demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
5:19:38 P.M.	H.R. 2231	Mr. Hastings (WA) moved that the Committee rise.
5:19:58 P.M.	H.R. 2231	On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
5:20:10 P.M.	H.R. 2231	a Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2231 as unfinished business.
5:21:05 P.M.		The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notification to suspend the designation of Bangladesh as a beneficiary developing country under the Generalized System of Preferences program.- referred to the Committee on Ways and Means and ordered tobe printed (H. Doc. 113-42).
5:22:31 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
6:01:21 P.M.		The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received a message from the Secretary of the Senate on June 27, 2013 at 5:28 p.m. stating that that body had agreed to S. Res. 189.
6:01:29 P.M.	H.R. 2231	<action_description>Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2231 — “To amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to increase energy exploration and production on the Outer Continental Shelf, provide for equitable revenue sharing for all coastal States, implement the reorganization of the functions of the former Minerals Management Service into distinct and separate agencies, and for other purposes.”
6:01:42 P.M.	H.R. 2231	The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
6:01:47 P.M.	H.R. 2231	UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the adoption of amendments, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
6:29:27 P.M.	H.R. 2231	On agreeing to the Hastings (FL) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 188 – 233 (Roll no. 295).
6:33:36 P.M.	H.R. 2231	On agreeing to the Flores amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 233 – 190 (Roll no. 296).
6:37:43 P.M.	H.R. 2231	On agreeing to the Cassidy amendment; as modified Agreed to by recorded vote: 238 – 185 (Roll no. 297).
6:41:59 P.M.	H.R. 2231	On agreeing to the Rigell amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 234 – 191 (Roll no. 298).
6:42:17 P.M.	H.R. 2231	Mr. Hastings (WA) moved that the Committee rise.
6:42:31 P.M.	H.R. 2231	On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
6:42:42 P.M.	H.R. 2231	Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2231 as unfinished business.
6:45:05 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
7:08:57 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
7:36:30 P.M.		The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate agreed to S. Con. Res. 19.
7:37:46 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House resumed Special Order speeches.

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Black History

the Senate S.744 CONGRESS the House HR1947

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The Senate stands in adjournment until 9:30am on Thursday, June 20, 2013.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of S.744, the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act.

The time until 11:30pm will be equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees.

Senator Reid will be recognized at 11:30am.

Senators should expect the first vote of the day to begin at approximately 11:30am in relation to an amendment to the Immigration Reform bill.

Negotiations continue on a path forward on amendments to the Comprehensive Immigration Reform bill. Last night we thought we would vote around 11:30am, but the Leader has been asked to move that to noon. At noon Senator Reid will either table one of the pending amendments or we will have a path forward and conduct a series of votes. The managers of the bill are working with both sides on how we can consider the next tranche of amendments.

Senators should be prepared for roll call votes to occur throughout the day.

12:02PM The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on Reid motion to table Cornyn amendment #1251 (border security);

Tabled: 54-43

The following amendment are pending to S.744, the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act:

Leahy amendment #1183 (international participation in the performing arts)
Boxer amendment #1240 (National Guard/Coast Guard training)
Cruz amendment #1320 (border security)
Reed amendment #1224 (merit-based immigrant visa applicants)

The following amendments have been considered to S.744:

Grassley amendment #1195 (prohibit the granting of registered provisional immigrant status until the Secretary has maintained effective control of the borders for 6 months) Tabled: 57-43
Thune amendment #1197 (permanent resident status after border completion) (60-vote threshold); Not Agreed to: 39-54
Landrieu amendment #1222 (citizenship for internationally adopted children); Agreed to by voice vote
Vitter amendment #1228 (US-VISIT system)(60-vote threshold); Not Agreed to: 36-58
Tester amendment #1198 (modify Border Oversight Task Force to include tribal government officials) (60-vote threshold); Agreed to: 94-0
Paul amendment #1200, as modified (border security enhancements); Tabled: 61-37
Manchin amendment #1268 (border security contractor salaries)(60-vote threshold) Agreed to: 72-26
Lee amendment #1208 (fast track approval for border security)(60-vote threshold) Not Agreed to: 39-59
Pryor amendment #1298 (recruitment of former Armed Forces members for Customs and Border Protection) Agreed to by voice vote
Heller amendment #1227 (NV rep on Southern Border Security Commissions)(60-vote threshold) Agreed to: 89-9
Merkley amendment #1237, as modified (H.R.2-B nonimmigrants) Agreed to by voice vote
Cornyn amendment #1251 (statement of Congressional findings) Tabled: 53-43

Senator Landrieu asked unanimous consent the Senate adopt the amendments listed below. Senator Grassley objected and said he is negotiating a package with the Chairman’s staff. Senator Landrieu then asked consent that Senator Grassley’s proposal be placed in the Record. Senator Grassley objected.

The time until 2pm will be equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders, or their designees, and Senator Reid will be recognized at that time.

The time until 4:00pm will be equally divided between the two leaders, or their designees. Senator Reid will be recognized at 4:00pm. We cannot preclude votes during this time, but nothing is scheduled. Senators will be notified when votes are scheduled.

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9:00:35 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
9:00:40 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Ileana Ros-Lehtinen to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
9:01:10 A.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
9:02:25 A.M.		POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day’s proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Poe (TX) demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Poe (TX) objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the approval of the Journal until later in the legislative day. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.
9:03:04 A.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Ms. Duckworth to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:03:36 A.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches, which by direction of the Chair would be limited to 5 per side of the aisle.
9:24:23 A.M.	H.R. 1947	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1947 — “To provide for the reform and continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through fiscal year 2018, and for other purposes.”
9:24:34 A.M.	H.R. 1947	The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
9:25:20 A.M.	H.R. 1947	An amendment, offered by Mr. Pitts, numbered 98 printed in Part B of House Report 113-117 to reform the Federal sugar program.
		9:25:23AM HR1947

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 271, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Pitts amendment No. 98.

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9:54:31 A.M.	H.R. 1947	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Pitts amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Pitts demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
9:54:50 A.M.	H.R. 1947	UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on adoption of amendments, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
10:23:46 A.M.	H.R. 1947	On agreeing to the Brooks (AL) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 264).
10:28:22 A.M.	H.R. 1947	On agreeing to the Butterfield amendment; Failed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 265).
10:33:01 A.M.	H.R. 1947	On agreeing to the Marino amendment; Failed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 266).
10:38:30 A.M.	H.R. 1947	On agreeing to the Schweikert amendment; Failed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 267).
10:43:14 A.M.	H.R. 1947	On agreeing to the Tierney amendment; Failed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 268).
10:47:14 A.M.	H.R. 1947	On agreeing to the Polis amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: (Roll no. 269).
10:51:44 A.M.	H.R. 1947	On agreeing to the Garamendi amendment; Failed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 270).
10:56:02 A.M.	H.R. 1947	On agreeing to the Marino amendment; Failed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 271).
10:59:45 A.M.	H.R. 1947	On agreeing to the McClintock amendment; Failed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 272).
11:03:23 A.M.	H.R. 1947	On agreeing to the Gibson amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: (Roll no. 273).
11:07:19 A.M.	H.R. 1947	On agreeing to the Walorski amendment; Failed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 274).
11:11:02 A.M.	H.R. 1947	On agreeing to the Courtney amendment; Failed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 275).
11:15:50 A.M.	H.R. 1947	On agreeing to the Kind amendment; Failed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 276).
11:20:11 A.M.	H.R. 1947	On agreeing to the Carney amendment; Failed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 277).
11:20:12 A.M.	H.R. 1947	VACATING PROCEEDINGS – Mr. Conaway asked unanimous consent to withdraw the request for a recorded vote on amendment No. 23 to the end that the amendment stand rejected in accordance with the previous vote thereon. Agreed to without objection.
11:22:18 A.M.	H.R. 1947	On agreeing to the Conaway amendment; Failed by voice vote.
11:22:27 A.M.	H.R. 1947	An amendment, offered by Mr. Goodlatte, numbered 99 printed in Part B of House Report 113-117 to remove Subtitle D PART I–`DAIRY PRODUCER MA RGIN PROTECTION AND DAIRY MARKET STABILIZATION PROGRAMS’ and replaces it with a new `Dairy Producer Margin Insurance Program’. The amendment provides dairy producers with the option to annually enroll in a new margin insurance program at levels of $4.00 and up to $8.00 in increments of fifty cents. Based on the highest annual of three previous calendar years of their milk marketings, dairy producers are allowed to elect their coverage level and the percentage of coverage up to 80% at the start of the program and annually thereafter. Dairy producers are also allowed to update their production history annually. The Secretary is required to make payments to dairy producers enrolled in the program whenever the actual dairy producer margin drops below $4.00 (or below a higher level of coverage up to $8.00). The amendment leaves the rest of the underlying dairy title intact, including the removal of the Dairy Product Price Support Program, the MILC Program, and the Dairy Export Assistance Program and the reauthorization of the 1996 FMMO additional order provision.
11:22:54 A.M.	H.R. 1947	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 271, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Goodlatte amendment No. 99.
11:49:26 A.M.	H.R. 1947	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Goodlatte amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Goodlatte demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
11:50:02 A.M.	H.R. 1947	An amendment, offered by Mr. Fortenberry, numbered 100 printed in Part B of House Report 113-117 to reduce farm program payment limits, capping commodity payments at $250,000 per year for any one farm. The legislation also closes loopholes in current law to ensure payments reach working farmers, their intended recipients.
11:51:04 A.M.	H.R. 1947	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 271, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Fortenberry amendment No. 100.
12:01:42 P.M.	H.R. 1947	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Fortenberry amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Fortenberry demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
12:02:24 P.M.	H.R. 1947	An amendment, offered by Mr. Huelskamp, numbered 101 printed in Part B of House Report 113-117 to create additional work requirements for SNAP recipients and raises the total reduction in spending to $31 billion.
12:03:17 P.M.	H.R. 1947	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 271, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Huelskamp amendment No. 101.
12:12:30 P.M.	H.R. 1947	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Huelskamp amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Huelskamp demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
12:13:01 P.M.	H.R. 1947	An amendment, offered by Mr. Southerland, numbered 102 printed in Part B of House Report 113-117 to apply federal welfare work requirements to the food stamp program, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, at state option.
12:14:14 P.M.	H.R. 1947	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 271, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Southerland amendment No. 102.
12:29:17 P.M.	H.R. 1947	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Southerland amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Southerland demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
12:29:18 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on adoption of amendments, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
		12:30:09PM HR1947On agreeing to the Goodlatte amendment (A053) Roll Call 278 – Recorded vote pending.————————————————————————————————————————————————————–

12:56:52 P.M.	H.R. 1947	On agreeing to the Goodlatte amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 291 – 135, 1 Present (Roll no. 278).
1:05:08 P.M.	H.R. 1947	On agreeing to the Radel amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 235 – 192 (Roll no. 279).
1:09:24 P.M.	H.R. 1947	On agreeing to the Walberg amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 215 – 211 (Roll no. 280).
1:12:36 P.M.	H.R. 1947	On agreeing to the Pitts amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 206 – 221 (Roll no. 281).
1:16:01 P.M.	H.R. 1947	On agreeing to the Fortenberry amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 230 – 194 (Roll no. 282).
1:19:11 P.M.	H.R. 1947	On agreeing to the Huelskamp amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 175 – 250 (Roll no. 283).
1:22:20 P.M.	H.R. 1947	On agreeing to the Southerland amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 227 – 198 (Roll no. 284).
1:22:32 P.M.	H.R. 1947	The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 1947.
1:23:20 P.M.	H.R. 1947	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
1:23:34 P.M.	H.R. 1947	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.
1:24:04 P.M.	H.R. 1947	Ms. Brownley (CA) moved to recommit with instructions to Agriculture.
1:25:55 P.M.	H.R. 1947	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Brownley (CA) motion to recommit with instructions to report the same back to the House forthwith with an amendment to protect homeowners from the devastating effects of wildfires by authorizing such sums as necessary for the Secretary for wildfire suppression, personnel, and equipment. The Motion would also create jobs and support small businesses by: (1) increasing water, waste disposal, and wastewater facility grants by $10 million per year (up from $30 million to $40 million) and extending the program for 5 years; and (2) increasing rural business opportunity grants by $5 million per year (up from $15 million to $20 million) and extending the program for 5 years. Lastly, the Motion would restore the $8 million cut (funding the program at $35 million instead of $27 million in the base bill) to the emergency and imminent community water assistance
1:36:51 P.M.	H.R. 1947	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
1:42:56 P.M.	H.R. 1947	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 188 – 232 (Roll no. 285).
1:55:25 P.M.	H.R. 1947	On passage Failed by recorded vote: 195 – 234 (Roll no. 286).
1:55:25 P.M.	H.R. 1947	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:56:00 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of the Speaker’s approval of the Journal on which a point of no quorum was made, and on which and further proceedings on the question of adoption of the Speaker’s approval of Journal were postponed.
1:56:11 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
1:59:41 P.M.		The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed H.R. 475.
2:00:04 P.M.		The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S. 26, S. 25, S. 23, S. 112, S. 393, S. 130, S. 157, S. 230, S. 244, S. 276, S. 276, S. 304, S. 352,S. 383, S. 459, and S. 579.
2:01:05 P.M.		THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON THE RECORDS OF CONGRESS – Pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 2702 and the order of the House of January 3, 2013, the Speaker reappointed Mr. Jeffrey W. Thomas of Columbus, OH.
2:30:10 P.M.		Mr. Cantor asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Thursday, April 20, 2013, it adjourn to meet at 11 a.m. on Monday, June 24, 2013. Agreed to without objection.
2:31:24 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
2:39:52 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

4:32:45 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 disposition of Russian highly enriched uranium to continue in effect beyond June 25, 2013. – referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 113-38).
4:32:46 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House continued with Special Order speeches.
5:05:03 P.M.		Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn.
5:05:15 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
5:05:16 P.M.		The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on June 24, 2013.

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the Senate off until 6/17 ~ CONGRESS ~ the House vote FY2014 Defense Authorization bill 315-108

06/14/2013 Nativegrl77

The Senate stands in adjournment until 2:00pm on Monday, June 17, 2013.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 5:00pm with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.
Following morning business, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider the following items:
- Executive Calendar # #48 Luis Felipe Restrepo– to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania and
- Executive Calendar #62 Kenneth John Gonzales – to be United States District Judge for the District of New Mexico.
There will be 30 minutes of debate equally divided and controlled between Senators Leahy and Grassley or their designees. Upon the use or yielding back of time (at approximately 5:30pm), there will be up to 2 roll call votes on confirmation of the nominations.
Following the votes, the Senate will resume consideration of S.744, the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act.

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Last Floor Action:
10:16:25 A.M. -H.R. 1960
DEBATE –
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 260, the Committee of the Whole proceeded
with 10 minutes of debate on the Van Hollen amendment No. 39.

9:00:04 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
9:00:19 A.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
9:01:45 A.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
9:01:48 A.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Ms. Matsui to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:02:06 A.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 5 per side of the aisle.
9:11:31 A.M.	H.R. 1960	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1960 — “To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2014 for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.”
9:12:00 A.M.	H.R. 1960	The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
9:12:59 A.M.	H.R. 1960	An amendment, offered by Mrs. Walorski, numbered 19 printed in Part B of House Report 113-108 to prohibit the Secretary of Defense from using any funds authorized to the department for the transfer or release of Guantanamo detainees to Yemen.
9:13:22 A.M.	H.R. 1960	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 260, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Walorksi amendment No. 19.
9:23:47 A.M.	H.R. 1960	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Walorski amendment No. 19, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Smith(WA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
9:24:12 A.M.	H.R. 1960	An amendment, offered by Mr. Smith (WA), numbered 20 printed in Part B of House Report 113-108 to provide framework to close the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, by December 1, 2014.
9:24:37 A.M.	H.R. 1960	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 260, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Smith (WA) amendment No. 20.
9:49:24 A.M.	H.R. 1960	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Smith (WA) amendment No. 20, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Smith (WA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
9:50:03 A.M.	H.R. 1960	An amendment, offered by Mr. Polis, numbered 14 printed in Part B of House Report 113-108 to allow those certified by recognized nontheistic organizations to be appointed as officers in the chaplain core in order to fully serve nontheistic or nonreligious service members.
9:50:24 A.M.	H.R. 1960	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 260, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Polis amendment No. 14.
10:01:57 A.M.	H.R. 1960	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Polis amendment No. 14, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Polis demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
10:02:48 A.M.	H.R. 1960	An amendment, offered by Mr. Polis, numbered 23 printed in Part B of House Report 113-108 to limit funding for advanced procurement of inefficient ground-based interceptor rocket motor sets, and the costly refurbishment of Missile Field 1 at Fort Greely, Alaska, until the Secretary of Defense makes certain certifications to Congress, including that the Commander of the United States Northern Command has full confidence in the homeland missile defense system.
10:03:16 A.M.	H.R. 1960	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 260, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Polis amendment No. 23.
10:15:19 A.M.	H.R. 1960	An amendment, offered by Mr. Van Hollen, numbered 39 printed in Part B of House Report 113-108 to match the President’s budget request for Overseas Contingency Operations
10:16:25 A.M.	H.R. 1960	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 260, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Van Hollen amendment No. 39.

10:31:28 A.M.	H.R. 1960	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Van Hollen amendment No. 39, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Van Hollen demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
10:32:06 A.M.	H.R. 1960	An amendment, offered by Mr. Walz, numbered 53 printed in Part B of House Report 113-108 to require the Government Accountability office to submit a report to Congress regarding the Department of Defense’s use of Personality/Adjustment disorders as a basis to separate members from the Armed Forces.
10:32:29 A.M.	H.R. 1960	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 260, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Walz amendment No. 53.
10:37:39 A.M.	H.R. 1960	On agreeing to the Walz amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
10:37:55 A.M.	H.R. 1960	Amendments en bloc offered by Mr. McKeon, consisting of amendments printed in Part B of House Report 113-108 numbered 73, 146, 149, 150, 152, 153, 156, 157, 158, 161, 163, 166, 170, 171, and 172.
10:38:36 A.M.	H.R. 1960	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 260, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the McKeon en bloc amendments #8.
10:57:29 A.M.	H.R. 1960	On agreeing to the McKeon amendments; Agreed to by voice vote.
10:58:11 A.M.	H.R. 1960	An amendment, offered by Mr. Blumenauer, numbered 123 printed in Part B of House Report 113-108 to strengthen and reform the Iraq and Afghanistan Special Immigration Visa programs, and expresses the sense of the House that these programs are of significant importance to the US mission, and should be extended and reformed before their expiration.
10:59:04 A.M.	H.R. 1960	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 260, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Blumenauer amendment No. 123.
11:08:16 A.M.	H.R. 1960	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Blumenauer amendment No. 123, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Blumenauer demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
11:08:27 A.M.	H.R. 1960	An amendment, offered by Ms. DeLauro, numbered 137 printed in Part B of House Report 113-108 to prohibit the Defense Department from continuing to purchase equipment from the Russian arms dealer Rosoboron export unless the Secretary of Defense certifies that the firm is cooperating with a Defense Contract Audit Agency audit, not delivering S-300 missile defense batteries to Syria, and that no new contracts have been signed by the firm with Syria since January 1, 2013. Provides a national security waiver with a requirement that the Secretary justify the waiver in a report to Congress 30 days prior to the purchase of any equipment from Rosoboron export.
11:08:47 A.M.	H.R. 1960	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 260, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the DeLauro amendment No. 137.
11:15:16 A.M.	H.R. 1960	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the DeLauro amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. DeLauro demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
11:16:25 A.M.	H.R. 1960	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.
11:44:16 A.M.	H.R. 1960	On agreeing to the Turner amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: (Roll no. 229).
11:53:53 A.M.	H.R. 1960	On agreeing to the Holt amendment; Failed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 230).
11:58:02 A.M.	H.R. 1960	On agreeing to the McCollum amendment; Failed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 231).
12:02:02 P.M.	H.R. 1960	On agreeing to the Nolan amendment; Failed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 232).
12:06:28 P.M.	H.R. 1960	On agreeing to the Larsen (WA) amendment Failed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 233).
12:10:56 P.M.	H.R. 1960	On agreeing to the Gibson amendment; Failed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 234).
12:11:15 P.M.	H.R. 1960	On agreeing to the Coffman amendment (A023) Roll Call 235 – Recorded vote pending.

12:14:53 P.M.	H.R. 1960	On agreeing to the Coffman amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 110 – 313 (Roll no. 235).
12:18:38 P.M.	H.R. 1960	On agreeing to the Walorski amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 236 – 188 (Roll no. 236).
12:22:18 P.M.	H.R. 1960	On agreeing to the Smith (WA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 174 – 249 (Roll no. 237).
12:25:24 P.M.	H.R. 1960	On agreeing to the Polis amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 150 – 274 (Roll no. 238).
12:28:58 P.M.	H.R. 1960	On agreeing to the Polis amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 146 – 278 (Roll no. 239).
12:32:34 P.M.	H.R. 1960	On agreeing to the Van Hollen amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 191 – 232 (Roll no. 240).
12:35:58 P.M.	H.R. 1960	On agreeing to the Blumenauer amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 420 – 3 (Roll no. 241).
12:39:32 P.M.	H.R. 1960	On agreeing to the DeLauro amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 423 – 0 (Roll no. 242).
12:39:43 P.M.	H.R. 1960	The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 1960.
12:40:40 P.M.	H.R. 1960	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
12:41:05 P.M.	H.R. 1960	The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
12:41:34 P.M.	H.R. 1960	Ms. Duckworth moved to recommit with instructions to Armed Services.
12:42:00 P.M.	H.R. 1960	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Duckworth motion to recommit with instructions to report the same back to the House forthwith with an amendment to require that for any sexual assault or sex-related offense, the commander refers the charges to the staff judge advocate. If the victim chooses not to pursue the case through the commander, the victim can seek to refer the charges to the Office of the Chief Prosecutor of the armed force of which the accused is a member. Finally, the motion would require any armed force which does not currently have a Chief Prosecutor to appoint one.
12:48:52 P.M.	H.R. 1960	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
12:55:51 P.M.	H.R. 1960	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 194 – 225, 1 Present (Roll no. 243).
1:08:54 P.M.	H.R. 1960	On passage Passed by recorded vote: 315 – 108 (Roll no. 244).
1:08:55 P.M.	H.R. 1960	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:08:59 P.M.	H.R. 1960	The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
1:09:06 P.M.	H.R. 1960	The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 1960.
1:35:12 P.M.		Mr. Cantor asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Friday, June 14, 2013, it adjourn to meet at noon on Monday, June 17, 2013, for Morning-Hour Debate. Agreed to without objection.
1:35:25 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.

1:46:52 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
3:44:06 P.M.		Mr. Holding moved that the House do now adjourn.
3:44:23 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
3:44:24 P.M.		The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on June 17, 2013.

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the Senate considers S.744,Immigration Reform & S.954,Farm bill :::::: Congress :::::: the House is out until 6/10

06/07/2013 Nativegrl77

The Senate stands in adjournment until 9:30am on Friday, June 7, 2013.
Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume the motion to proceed to S.744, the Comprehensive Immigration Reform bill. The time until 1:30pm will be for debate on the motion to proceed with Senator Sessions, or his designee, controlling three hours and the Majority Leader, or his designee, controlling the remaining time.
There will be no roll call votes on Friday.
The next roll call vote will be at 5:30pm on Monday, June 10th on passage of S.954, the Farm bill.

WRAP UP
No ROLL CALL VOTESLEGISLATIVE ITEMS
Began the Rule 14 process of H.R.126, the Corolla Wild Horses Protection Act. (Republican request)

Began the Rule 14 process of S.1121, the 4^th Amendment Restoration Act. (Paul)

No EXECUTIVE ITEMS
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Last Floor Action: 6/6/13
3:15:33 P.M. – The House adjourned
pursuant to a previous special order.

The next meeting is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. on June 10, 2013.

Black History

the Senate considers S.954 S.953 S.1003&S.744 :::::: CONGRESS :::::: the House considers HR2217

06/06/2013 Nativegrl77

The Senate will not be in session on Wednesday, June 5^th in order to allow Senators to attend the funeral services of Senator Lautenberg.
The Senate stands in adjournment under the provisions of S.Res.161, as a further mark of respect to the memory of the late Senator Frank R. Lautenberg of New Jersey.
The Senate will convene at 9:00am on Thursday, June 6, 2013.
Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of S.954, the Farm bill.
During Tuesday’s session of the Senate, cloture was filed on S.954, the Farm bill.
As a result, the filing deadline for first degree amendments to the bill is 1:00pm on Wednesday, June 5^th (notwithstanding the Senate not being in session).
The filing deadline for second degree amendments is 9:45am on Thursday, June 6^th.
Also during Tuesday’s session, cloture was filed on the following items:
- Motion to proceed to S.1003, a bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to reset interest rates for new student loans (Coburn) and
- Motion to proceed to S.953, the Student Loan Affordability Act (Reed).
At 10:00am, there will be 3 roll call votes on the following in the following order:
- Motion to invoke cloture on S.954, the Farm bill,
- Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.1003, A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to reset interest rates for new student loans (Coburn) and
- Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.953, the Student Loan Affordability Act (Reed).
- By consent, S.744, a bill to provide for comprehensive immigration reform, as reported, was star printed to make technical corrections to the committee-reported substitute amendment. Attached to this email you will find a summary of the corrections.Senator Reid then moved to proceed to S.744, and filed cloture on the motion to proceed. The cloture vote will occur at a time to be determined next week.
- As a reminder, the filing deadline for second degree amendments to S.954, the Farm bill, is 9:45am today.If your Senator has a germane amendment and would like to preserve his or her ability to offer, please send a signed copy of the amendment to the cloakroom prior to the deadline. If you have already filed, there is no need to re-file.
- The time until 10:00am is equally divided between the two Leaders or their designees. At 10:00am, the Senate will proceed to a series of 3 roll call votes in relation to the following motions:- Motion to invoke cloture on S.954, the Farm bill,- Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.1003, A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to reset interest rates for new student loans (Coburn) and- Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.953, the Student Loan Affordability Act (Reed).Following the votes, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 11:45am with the time equally divided between the two Leaders or their designees. Senator Reid will be recognized at that time.
- 10:01am The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on S.954, the Farm bill;Invoked: 75-22
- 10:34am The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.1003, A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to reset interest rates for new student loans (Coburn);Not Invoked: 40-57
- 10:54am The Senate began a roll call vote on motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.953, the Student Loan Affordability Act (Reed);Not Invoked: 51-46
- Cloture on the motion to proceed to S.943, the Reed student loan bill, was not invoked 51-46. The Senate is now in a period of morning business until 12:30pm.
- There will be no further roll call votes today or tomorrow.
- ********** We expect to be in session tomorrow, Friday, June 7 from the 9:30 until 1:30pm range **********
- The Senate stands in adjournment until 9:30am on Friday, June 7, 2013.
- Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume the motion to proceed to S.744, the Comprehensive Immigration Reform bill. The time until 1:30pm will be for debate on the motion to proceed with Senator Sessions, or his designee, controlling three hours and the Majority Leader, or his designee, controlling the remaining time.
- There will be no roll call votes on Friday. The next roll call vote will be at 5:30pm on Monday, June 10th on passage of S.954, the Farm bill.
- We are still working on an agreement to complete action of the Farm bill and to begin consideration of the Immigration Reform bill. Another message will be sent if an when an agreement is reached.
- The Senate has reached an agreement to consider the Alejandro and Schmehl nominations at a time to be determined, with 30 minutes for debate prior to votes on confirmation of the nominations. The agreement is as follows:At a time to be determined by the Majority Leader, in consultation with the Republican Leader, the Senate proceed to Executive Session to consider the following nominations:- Executive Calendar #47, Nitza I. Quinones Alejandro, of Pennsylvania, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.- Executive Calendar #49, Jeffrey L. Schmehl, of Pennsylvania to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.that there be 30 minutes for debate equally divided in the usual form; that following the use or yielding back of time, the Senate proceed to vote without intervening action or debate on the nominations in the order listed; the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate; that no further motions be in order; that any related statements be printed in the Record; that the President be immediately notified of the Senate’s action and the Senate then resume legislative session.
- The Senate has reached an agreement to vote in relation to the pending Leahy amendment #998 (to establish a pilot program for gigabit Internet projects in rural areas), on passage of the Farm bill, to set the cloture vote on the motion to proceed to S.744, Comprehensive Immigration Reform, and on adoption of the motion to proceed.
- The vote schedule is as follows:5:30pm Monday, June 10:–          Leahy amendment #998 (voice vote expected)-          Passage of S.954, the Farm billTuesday, June 11:
  –          2:15pm Cloture on motion to proceed to S.744, Comprehensive Immigration Reform
  
  –          4:00pm Adoption of the motion to proceed to S.744, Comprehensive Immigration Reform
  
  Agreement to complete action on the Farm bill and Comprehensive Immigration Reform:
  
  Following any Leader remarks on Friday, June 7^th, the Senate resume consideration of the motion to proceed to Calendar #80, S.744; that the time until 1:30pm be divided as follows: Senator Sessions, or designee, controlling three hours and the Majority Leader, or designee, controlling the remaining time; further.
  
  Following any Leader remarks on Monday, June 10^th, the Senate resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S.744; that the time until 5pm be divided as follows: Senator Sessions, or designee, controlling two hours, and Senator Leahy, or designee, controlling the remaining time.
  
  At 5pm, the Senate resume consideration of S.954, the Farm bill with the time until 5:30pm equally divided between the two Leaders, or their designees; that at 5:30pm, all post-cloture time be considered expired and the Senate proceed to vote in relation to the Leahy amendment, with no amendments in order to the amendment prior to the vote; and upon disposition of the Leahy amendment, the Senate proceed to vote on passage of S.954, as amended.
  
  Upon disposition of S.954, the Senate resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S.744, with Senator Sessions, or designee, controlling one hour of debate on Monday evening.
  
  Following any Leader remarks on Tuesday, June 11^th, the Senate resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S.744, with the time until 12:30pm equally divided between the proponents and opponents; further, with Senator Sessions, or designee, controlling up to one hour of that time.
  
  At 2:15pm, on Tuesday, June 11^th, the Senate proceed to vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.744. Finally, if cloture is invoked on the motion to proceed, the time until 4pm, be equally divided between the proponents and opponents; and at 4pm, the Senate proceed to vote on the adoption of the motion to proceed to S.744.
- WRAP UP
- 1) Motion to invoke cloture on S.954, the Farm bill; Invoked: 75-222) Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.1003, A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to reset interest rates for new student loans (Coburn); Not Invoked: 40-573) Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.943, Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.953, the Student Loan Affordability Act (Reed); Not Invoked: 51-46No LEGISLATIVE ITEMSEXECUTIVE ITEMS
  Confirmed the following items:
  
  Executive Calendar #141 Rachel Elise Barkow – to be a Member of the United States Sentencing Commission for a term expiring October 31, 2017
  
  Executive Calendar #142 Charles R. Breyer – to be a Member of the United States Sentencing Commission for a term expiring October 31, 2015
  
  Executive Calendar #143 William H. Pryor, Jr. – to be a Member of the United States Sentencing Commission for a term expiring October 31, 2017
  
  Confirmed all nominations on the Secretary’s desk in Air Force, Army, Marine Corps and Navy and the following items:
  
  AIR FORCE
  
  Executive Calendar #147 Maj. Den. Douglas J. Robb – to be Lieutenant General
  
  Executive Calendar #148 Lt. Gen. Stephen L. Hoog – to be Lieutenant General
  
  Executive Calendar #149 Lt. Gen. Brooks L. Bash – to be Lieutenant General
  
  ARMY
  
  Executive Calendar #150 Maj. Gen. Joseph Anderson -to be Lieutenant General
  
  Executive Calendar #151 Maj. Gen. Thomas W. Spoehr – to be Lieutenant General
  
  Executive Calendar #152 Lt. Gen. John D. Johnson -to be Lieutenant General
  
  Executive Calendar #153 Col. Ivan E. Denton – to be Brigadier General
  
  NAVY
  
  Executive Calendar #154 Capt. Brian S. Pecha – to be Rear Admiral (lower half)
  
  Executive Calendar #155 Capt. Victor W. Hall – to be Rear Admiral (lower half)
  
  Executive Calendar #156 Capt. Priscilla B. Coe – to be Rear Admiral (lower half)
  
  Executive Calendar #157 Capt. Christina M. Alvarado – to be Rear Admiral (lower half)
  
  Executive Calendar #158 Capt. James R. McNeal – to be Rear Admiral (lower half)
  
  Executive Calendar #159 Capt. Daniel L. Gard – to be Rear Admiral (lower half)
  
  Executive Calendar #160 Capt. Mark J. Fung – to be Rear Admiral (lower half)
  
  Executive Calendar #161 Capt. Alma M.O.L. Grocki – to be Rear Admiral (lower half)
  
  Executive Calendar #162 Capt. William K. Davis – to be Rear Admiral (lower half)
  
  Executive Calendar #163 Capt. Daniel J. MacDonnell – to be Rear Admiral (lower half)
  
  Executive Calendar #164 to be Rear Admiral (lower half)-
  
  Capt. William J. Galinis
  
  Capt. Jon A. Hill
  
  Executive Calendar #165 to be Rear Admiral (lower half)-
  
  Capt. Christian D. Becker
  
  Capt. Gordon D. Peters
  
  Executive Calendar #166 to be Rear Admiral (lower half)-
  
  Capt. John P. Polowczyk
  
  Capt. Paul J. Verrastro
  
  Executive Calendar #167 Rear Adm. (lh) Paula C. Brown – to be Rear Admiral
  
  Executive Calendar #168 Rear Adm. (lh) Thomas E. Beeman – to be Rear Admiral
  
  Executive Calendar #169 to be Rear Admiral-
  
  Rear Adm. (lh) Kelvin N. Dixon
  
  Rear Adm. (lh) Brian L. LaRoche
  
  Rear Adm. (lh) John C. Sadler
  
  Executive Calendar #170 Rear Adm. William A. Brown – to be Vice Admiral
  
  Executive Calendar #171 Rear Adm. Robert L. Thomas, Jr. – to be Vice Admiral
  
  Executive Calendar #172 Rear Adm. Nora W. Tyson – to be Vice Admiral
  
  MARINE CORPS
  
  Executive Calendar #173 to be Brigadier General-
  
  Col. David G. Bellon
  
  Col. Raymond R. Descheneaux
  
  Executive Calendar #174 to be Brigadier General-
  
  Colonel James W. Bierman, Jr.
  
  Colonel Robert F. Castellvi
  
  Colonel David J. Furness
  
  Colonel Michael S. Groen
  
  Colonel Kevin M. Iiams
  
  Colonel John M. Jansen
  
  Colonel Kevin J. Killea
  
  Colonel David A. Ottignon
  
  Colonel Thomas D. Weidley
  
  Colonel Terry V. Williams
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9:01:43 A.M. – ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The
House proceeded with one minute speeches, which by direction of the Chair would
be limited to 5 per side of the aisle.

9:00:21 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
9:00:40 A.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
9:01:18 A.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
9:01:22 A.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mrs. Walorski to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:01:43 A.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches, which by direction of the Chair would be limited to 5 per side of the aisle.

9:19:07 A.M.	H.R. 2217	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2217 — “Making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014, and for other purposes.”
9:19:18 A.M.	H.R. 2217	The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
9:20:37 A.M.	H.R. 2217	Mr. Carter moved that the Committee rise.
9:20:51 A.M.	H.R. 2217	On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
9:21:30 A.M.	H.R. 2217	Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2217 as unfinished business.
9:22:09 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. today.
10:03:50 A.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of June 6.
10:04:28 A.M.		The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received a message from the Secretary of the Senate on June 6, 2013 at 9:32 a.m. stating that that body had agreed to S. Res. 161.
10:04:37 A.M.	H.R. 2217	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2217 — “Making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014, and for other purposes.”
10:04:52 A.M.	H.R. 2217	The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
10:04:56 A.M.	H.R. 2217	UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
10:34:51 A.M.	H.R. 2217	On agreeing to the Lujan, Ben Ray (NM) amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 287 – 136 (Roll no. 207).
10:42:37 A.M.	H.R. 2217	On agreeing to the King (IA) amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 224 – 201 (Roll no. 208).
10:47:01 A.M.	H.R. 2217	On agreeing to the Blackburn amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 196 – 225 (Roll no. 209).
10:47:18 A.M.	H.R. 2217	The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2217.
10:48:28 A.M.	H.R. 2217	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
10:48:42 A.M.	H.R. 2217	The House adopted the amendments en gross as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
10:49:41 A.M.	H.R. 2217	Mr. Murphy (FL) moved to recommit with instructions to Appropriations.
10:50:01 A.M.	H.R. 2217	DEBATE – The House prodeeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Murphy (FL) motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back forthwith with an amendment to increase funds for the Federal Emergency Management Agency Salaries and Expenses by $7,500,000 and the National Predisaster Mitigation Fund by $2,500,000.
10:56:58 A.M.	H.R. 2217	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
11:04:06 A.M.	H.R. 2217	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 196 – 226 (Roll no. 210).
11:13:56 A.M.	H.R. 2217	On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 245 – 182 (Roll no. 211).
11:13:56 A.M.	H.R. 2217	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
11:18:01 A.M.		COLLOQUY ON HOUSE SCHEDULE – The Chair recognized Mr. Hoyer for the purpose of engaging in a colloquy with Mr. Cantor on the expectations regarding the legislative schedule for the House during the upcoming week.
11:40:40 A.M.		Mr. Cantor asked unanimous consent That when the House adjourn on Thursday, June 6, 2013, it adjourn to meet at 3 p.m. on Monday, June 10, 2013. Agreed to without objection.
11:41:29 A.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
11:55:12 A.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

3:15:14 P.M.		Mr. King (IA) moved that the House do now adjourn.
3:15:32 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
3:15:33 P.M.		The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order.The next meeting is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. on June 10, 2013.