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Congress: the Republican led House: FY2013, legislation Teapublicans love,won’t pass in Senate &waste of tax payer $ – the Senate back on 5/21


the Senate Convenes: 2:00pmET May 21, 2012

  • Following the prayer and pledge, the Majority Leader will be recognized.  It is his intention to resume consideration of the motion to proceed to Legislative Calendar #400, S.3187, the FDA user fees legislation.
  • At 4:30pm, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider Executive Calendar #552, the nomination of Paul J. Watford, of California, to be a United States Circuit Judge for the 9th Circuit with up to one hour for debate equally divided and controlled between Senators Leahy and Grassley or their designees.  Upon the use or yielding back of time (at approximately 5:30p), the Senate will conduct a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the Watford nomination.
  • If cloture is not invoked, the Senate will resume Legislative Session and conduct a 2nd roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to Legislative Calendar #400, S.3187, the FDA user fees legislation.

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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS

LEGISLATIVE DAY OF MAY 18, 2012

112TH CONGRESS – SECOND SESSION

-The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on May 22, 2012.3:21:51 P.M. -On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.3:21:50 P.M. -Mr. Woodall moved that the House do now adjourn.1:24:43 P.M. -SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House resumed Special Order speeches.1:22:38 P.M. -The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notification that the national emergency with respect to the stabilization of Iraq will continue in effect beyond May 22, 2012 – referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed.1:13:55 P.M. -SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.1:08:35 P.M. -ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.1:07:36 P.M. -SPEAKER’S APPOINTMENT – Pursuant to section 703(c) of the Public Interest Declassification Act of 2000 (50 U.S.C. 435 note), and the order of the House of January 5, 2011, the Chair announced the Speaker’s reappointment of the following member on the part of the House to the Public Interest Declassification Board for a term of three years: Admiral William O. Studeman, Great Falls, Virginia.1:07:35 P.M. -SPEAKER’S APPOINTMENT – Pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 276L, and the order of the House of January 5, 2011, the Chair announced the Speaker’s appointment of the following Members of the House to the British-American Interparliamentary Group: Messrs. Petri, Crenshaw, Latta and Aderholt.1:06:34 P.M. -Mr. Bishop (UT) asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Tuesday, May 29, 2012, it adjourn to meet at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, May, 30, 2012. Agreed to without objection.1:06:19 P.M. -Mr. Bishop (UT) asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Friday, May 25, 2012, it adjourn to meet at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, May 29, 2012. Agreed to without objection.1:05:10 P.M. -Mr. Bishop (UT) asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Tuesday, May 22, 2012, it adjourn to meet at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 25, 2012. Agreed to without objection.1:05:02 P.M. -Mr. Bishop (UT) asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Friday, May 18, 2012, it adjourn to meet at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, May 22, 2012. Agreed to without objection.1:04:54 P.M. -H.R. 4849Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.1:04:53 P.M. -H.R. 4849On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.1:04:38 P.M. -H.R. 4849Mr. Bishop (UT) asked unanimous consent that the House agree to the Senate amendment.1:03:39 P.M. -H.R. 4310The 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. 4310.1:01:38 P.M. -H.R. 4348Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.1:01:37 P.M. -H.R. 4348On Rahall motion that the House instruct conferees Agreed to by recorded vote: 245 – 169 (Roll no. 293).12:54:23 P.M. -H.R. 4348Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.12:54:22 P.M. -H.R. 4348On Barrow motion that the House instruct conferees Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 261 – 152 (Roll no. 292).12:48:21 P.M. -UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of motions to instruct conferees on H.R. 4348 which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.12:47:47 P.M. -H.R. 4310The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.12:47:42 P.M. -H.R. 4310Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.12:47:41 P.M. -H.R. 4310On passage Passed by recorded vote: 299 – 120 (Roll no. 291).12:40:17 P.M. -H.R. 4310On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 182 – 236 (Roll no. 290).12:20:14 P.M. -H.R. 4310The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.12:13:37 P.M. -H.R. 4310DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Garamendi motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to protect American jobs by requiring that naval and U.S. flagged vessels providing service to the Federal Government may not be overhauled, repaired, or maintained in a shipyard outside the U.S. or Guam without a waiver from the Secretary of Defense.12:11:17 P.M. -H.R. 4310Mr. Garamendi moved to recommit with instructions to Armed Services.12:10:09 P.M. -H.R. 4310The 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.12:09:46 P.M. -H.R. 4310The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.12:08:53 P.M. -H.R. 4310The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 4310.12:08:41 P.M. -H.R. 4310On agreeing to the Price (GA) amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 379 – 38 (Roll no. 289).12:02:30 P.M. -H.R. 4310On agreeing to the Rehberg amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 238 – 162 (Roll no. 288).11:38:55 A.M. -H.R. 4310UNFINISHED 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.11:38:12 A.M. -H.R. 4310By unanimous consent, the Murphy (PA) amendment was withdrawn.11:34:57 A.M. -H.R. 4310DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 661, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Murphy (PA) amendment No. 133.11:34:54 A.M. -H.R. 4310An amendment, offered by Mr. Murphy (PA),  numbered 133 printed in House Report 112-485 to require that a proposal to reduce more than 1,000 members of the armed forces assigned at a military installation be transmitted via the Presidents budget request and include an evaluation of the fiscal, local economic, budgetary, environmental, strategic, and operational consequences of such closure or realignment and to allow an exception for national security or military emergency.11:33:20 A.M. -H.R. 4310On agreeing to the Flake amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.11:31:43 A.M. -H.R. 4310DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 661, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Flake amendment N0. 119.11:31:41 A.M. -H.R. 4310An amendment, offered by Mr. Flake,  numbered 119 printed in House Report 112-485 to require that a period of 30 days elapse between the date the Secretaries of Defense and State submit to Congress an update to the report on the strategy to utilize the Pakistan Counterinsurgency Fund and Congress making the remaining 90 percent of the funds available for assistance to Pakistan.11:30:37 A.M. -H.R. 4310POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Price (GA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Price (GA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.11:26:10 A.M. -H.R. 4310DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 661, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Price (GA) amendment No. 111.11:26:06 A.M. -H.R. 4310An amendment, offered by Mr. Price (GA),  numbered 111 printed in House Report 112-485 to require the Department of Justice to order an investigation into the possible violation of U.S. law regarding numerous leaks of sensitive information involving U.S. and Israeli military, intelligence, and operational capabilities and to provide the Administration with 30 days after bill becomes law to begin its investigation and 60 days after enactment to report to Congress.11:25:19 A.M. -H.R. 4310On agreeing to the Hunter amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.11:20:25 A.M. -H.R. 4310DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 661, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hunter amendment No. 77.11:20:15 A.M. -H.R. 4310An amendment, offered by Mr. Hunter,  numbered 77 printed in House Report 112-485 to require that the Navy, no later than 30 days after enactment, provide the Committee on House Armed Services with a report on the Navy’s review, findings and actions pertaining to Medal of Honor nominee Marine Corps Sergeant Rafael Peralta; and would require that the report account for all evidence submitted.11:19:29 A.M. -H.R. 4310POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Rehberg amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Rehberg demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.11:10:10 A.M. -H.R. 4310DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 661, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rehberg amendment No. 59.11:10:06 A.M. -H.R. 4310An amendment, offered by Mr. Rehberg,  numbered 59 printed in House Report 112-485 to ban any reductions to the strategic nuclear triad unless the Secretary of Defense certifies that: (1) further reductions in the Russia Federations arsenal are needed for compliance with New START limits; and (2) Russia is not developing or deploying nuclear delivery systems not covered by New START limits. Amendment would also protect all three legs of the nuclear triad from elimination.11:08:56 A.M. -H.R. 4310On agreeing to the McKeon amendments; Agreed to by voice vote.11:03:50 A.M. -H.R. 4310DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 661, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the McKeon amendments en bloc #6.11:03:07 A.M. -H.R. 4310Amendments en bloc  offered by Mr. McKeon,  comprised of the following amendments printed in House Report 112-485: Nos. 92, 96, 103, 105, 108, 118, 121, 129, 131, 132, 134, 135, 136, 138, 139, and 141.11:02:33 A.M. -H.R. 4310On agreeing to the McKeon amendments; Agreed to by voice vote.10:58:06 A.M. -H.R. 4310DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 661, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the McKeon Amendments En Bloc #5.10:58:00 A.M. -H.R. 4310Amendments en bloc  offered by Mr. McKeon,  comprised of the following amendments printed in House Report 112-485: Nos. 62, 64, 70, 72, 73, 76, 81, 82, 88, 90, 91, 99, 101, 112, and 130.10:57:37 A.M. -H.R. 4310On agreeing to the McKeon amendments; Agreed to by voice vote.10:53:53 A.M. -H.R. 4310DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 661, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the McKeon Amendments En Bloc #4.10:53:45 A.M. -H.R. 4310Amendments en bloc  offered by Mr. McKeon,  comprised of the following amendments printed in House Report 112-485: Nos. 56, 58, 61, 67, 68, 78, 79, 106, 114, 113, 115, 116, 120, 122, 123, and 125.10:52:30 A.M. -H.R. 4310On agreeing to the Pearce amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 121 – 300 (Roll no. 287).10:48:07 A.M. -H.R. 4310On agreeing to the Franks (AZ) amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 241 – 181 (Roll no. 286).10:44:42 A.M. -H.R. 4310On agreeing to the Lee (CA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 77 – 344 (Roll no. 285).10:39:08 A.M. -H.R. 4310On agreeing to the Coffman (CO) amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 226 – 196 (Roll no. 284).10:35:53 A.M. -H.R. 4310On agreeing to the Duncan (SC) amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 229 – 193 (Roll no. 283).10:32:37 A.M. -H.R. 4310On agreeing to the Lee (CA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 170 – 252 (Roll no. 282).10:28:05 A.M. -H.R. 4310On agreeing to the Rigell amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 220 – 201 (Roll no. 281).10:24:55 A.M. -H.R. 4310On agreeing to the Price (GA) amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 241 – 179 (Roll no. 280).10:21:41 A.M. -H.R. 4310On agreeing to the Johnson (GA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 175 – 245 (Roll no. 279).10:18:21 A.M. -H.R. 4310On agreeing to the Johnson (GA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 160 – 261 (Roll no. 278).10:14:36 A.M. -H.R. 4310On agreeing to the Sablan amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 118 – 303 (Roll no. 277).10:11:14 A.M. -H.R. 4310On agreeing to the Cummings amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 394 – 27 (Roll no. 276).10:05:22 A.M. -H.R. 4310On agreeing to the Carson (IN) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 180 – 241 (Roll no. 275).10:01:48 A.M. -H.R. 4310On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 164 – 256 (Roll no. 274).9:57:34 A.M. -H.R. 4310On agreeing to the Keating amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 192 – 229 (Roll no. 273).9:53:28 A.M. -H.R. 4310On agreeing to the Coffman (CO) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 209 – 211 (Roll no. 272).9:49:35 A.M. -H.R. 4310On agreeing to the Gohmert amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 243 – 173 (Roll no. 271).9:46:06 A.M. -H.R. 4310On agreeing to the Smith (WA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 182 – 238 (Roll no. 270).9:17:00 A.M. -H.R. 4310UNFINISHED 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.9:15:59 A.M. -H.R. 4310The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.9:15:40 A.M. -H.R. 4310Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 4310 — “To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2013 for military activities of the Department of Defense, to prescribe military personnel strengths for fiscal year 2013, and for other purposes.”9:02:49 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.9:02:32 A.M. -PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Courtney to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.9:02:26 A.M. -The Speaker announced approval of the Journal.  Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.9:01:17 A.M. -Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.9:00:57 A.M. -The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

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Congress: the Republican led House – both Chambers Back on 5/14 – the Senate will consider HR2072,the Export-Import Bank Reauthorization Act


the Senate will Convene at 2:00pmET May 14, 2012

  • Following the prayer and pledge, the Majority Leader will be recognized.
  • It is the Majority Leader’s intention to resume consideration of the motion to proceed to H.R.2072, the Export-Import Bank Reauthorization Act on Monday. As a reminder to all Senators, cloture was filed on the motion to proceed to H.R.2072 during Friday’s session.
  • At 4:30pm, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider the following items:
  • Confirmation of the Russell nomination
  • Confirmation of the Tharp nomination and
  • Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R.2072, the Export-Import Bank Reauthorization Act.

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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS

LEGISLATIVE DAY OF MAY 11, 2012

112TH CONGRESS – SECOND SESSION

. -The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on May 15, 2012.11:03:23 A.M. -PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.11:03:01 A.M. -The Speaker announced approval of the Journal.  Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.11:01:34 A.M. -Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.11:01:22 A.M. -The Speaker designated the Honorable Steven C. LaTourette to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.11:00:59 A.M. -The House convened, starting a new legislative day

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Congress: the Republican House – the Senate considers S.2343,Stop Student Loan Rate Hike Act vote 2move forward not invoked 52-45- Tell Rs to do the right thing


the Senate Convenes: 10:00am May 8, 2012

  • Following the prayer and pledge, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S.2343, the Stop Student Loan Interest Rate Hike Act with the time until 12:00pm equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees with the Majority controlling the first 30 minutes and the Republicans controlling the second 30 minutes.
  • At 12:00pm, there will be a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.2343.
  • Following the vote, the Senate will recess until 2:15pm to allow for the weekly caucus meetings.

12:00pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.2343, the Stop Student Loan Interest Rate Hike Act of 2012; Not Invoked: 52-45-1 present (Snowe)

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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS

LEGISLATIVE DAY OF MAY 8, 2012

 112TH CONGRESS – SECOND SESSION

–H.R. 5326On agreeing to the Harris amendment (A012) Roll Call 209 – Recorded vote pending.6:28:54 P.M. -H.R. 5326On agreeing to the Quayle amendment; Failed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 208).6:25:23 P.M. -H.R. 5326On agreeing to the Pompeo amendment; Failed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 207).6:21:57 P.M. -H.R. 5326On agreeing to the Scalise amendment; Failed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 206).6:18:20 P.M. -H.R. 5326On agreeing to the Michaud amendment; Failed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 205).6:14:25 P.M. -H.R. 5326On agreeing to the McClintock amendment; Failed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 204).6:09:36 P.M. -H.R. 5326On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 203).6:03:52 P.M. -H.R. 5326On agreeing to the Peters amendment; Failed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 202).5:33:19 P.M. -H.R. 5326UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was question on adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.5:29:05 P.M. -H.R. 5326On agreeing to the Runyan amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.5:27:45 P.M. -H.R. 5326DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 643, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Runyan amendment under the five-minute rule.5:27:23 P.M. -H.R. 5326An amendment, offered by Mr. Runyan,  to reduce funds for Department of Justice salaries and expenses by $5 million and increase funds for the Office of Violence Against Women by $5 million.5:26:54 P.M. -H.R. 5326On agreeing to the Waters amendment; Failed by voice vote.5:14:04 P.M. -H.R. 5326DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 643, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Waters amendment under the five-minute rule.5:14:02 P.M. -H.R. 5326An amendment, offered by Ms. Waters,  to increase funding for rent of private or Government-owned space in the District of Columbia by $13,500,000; increase funding for salaries and expenses, United States Attorneys by $21,500,000; increase funding for salaries and expenses, Federal Bureau of Iinvestigation; and reduce funding for National Aeronautics and Space Administration travel expenses, purchase and hire of passenger motor vehicles, and purchase, lease, charter, maintenance, and operation of mission and administrative aircraft by $44 million.5:13:05 P.M. -H.R. 5326POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Runyan amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Dicks demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.5:09:43 P.M. -H.R. 5326DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 643, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Runyan amendment under the five-minute rule.5:09:31 P.M. -H.R. 5326An amendment, offered by Mr. Runyan,  to decrease funding for Department of Justice General Administration Salaries and Expenses by $22,418,000 and increase funding for Office of Justice Programs Research, Evaluation and statistics by $22,418,000.5:08:13 P.M. -H.R. 5326On agreeing to the Gowdy amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.5:01:31 P.M. -H.R. 5326DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 643, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Gowdy amendment No. 1 under the five-minute rule.5:01:24 P.M. -H.R. 5326An amendment, offered by Mr. Gowdy,  numbered 1 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce funding for the Department of Justic General Administration Salaries and Expenses account by $1 million and apply the savings to the spending reduction account.4:58:36 P.M. -H.R. 5326POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Broun (GA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Dicks demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.4:52:49 P.M. -H.R. 5326DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 643, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Broun(GA) amendment No. 4 under the five-minute rule.4:52:42 P.M. -H.R. 5326An amendment, offered by Mr. Broun (GA),  to reduce funds for the Pacific Coastal Salmon Recovery by $15 million and applying the savings to the spending reduction account.4:51:46 P.M. -H.R. 5326POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Grimm amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Grimm demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.4:47:55 P.M. -H.R. 5326DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 643, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Grimm amendment under the five-minute rule.4:47:41 P.M. -H.R. 5326An amendment, offered by Mr. Grimm,  to increase funds for Office of Justice Programs Research, Evaluation, and Statistics by $18 million and reduce funds for National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration by $18 million.4:46:34 P.M. -H.R. 5326On agreeing to the Hanabusa amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.4:43:25 P.M. -H.R. 5326DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 643, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Hanabusa amendment under the five-minute rule.4:43:20 P.M. -H.R. 5326An amendment, offered by Ms. Hanabusa,  to increase funds for National Oceanic and Atmospheric Admin istration Operations, Research, and Facilities by $1,600,000 and reduce funds for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Salaries and Expenses by $1,900,000.4:42:04 P.M. -H.R. 5326POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Harris amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Harris demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.4:39:52 P.M. -H.R. 5326DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 643, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Harris amendment No. 10 under the five-minute rule.4:39:09 P.M. -H.R. 5326An amendment, offered by Mr. Harris,  numbered 10 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce funding out of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Operations, Research, and Facilities account by $542,000 and apply the savings to the Spending Reduction Account.4:38:10 P.M. -H.R. 5326POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Quayle amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Quayle demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.4:32:03 P.M. -H.R. 5326DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 643, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Quayle amendment under the five-minute rule.4:32:01 P.M. -H.R. 5326An amendment, offered by Mr. Quayle,  to reduce funding out of Advanced Manufacturing Technology Consortia by $21 million and apply the savings to the spending reduction account.4:30:36 P.M. -H.R. 5326On agreeing to the Lynch amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.4:25:38 P.M. -H.R. 5326DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 643, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Lynch amendment No. 4 under the five-minute rule.4:25:23 P.M. -H.R. 5326An amendment, offered by Mr. Lynch,  numbered 10 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce funding for Periodic Censuses and Programs by $4 million and increase funding for the Office of Justice Programs State and Local Law Enforcement Assistance funds by $4 million.4:24:32 P.M. -H.R. 5326On agreeing to the Clarke (NY) amendment; Failed by voice vote.4:18:16 P.M. -H.R. 5326DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 643, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Clarke (NY) amendment under the five-minute rule.4:18:14 P.M. -H.R. 5326An amendment, offered by Ms. Clarke (NY),  to increase the funds for Minority Business Development by $5,311,000 and reduce the funds for National Institute of Standards and Technology Scientific and Technical Research and Services by $5,311,000.4:17:39 P.M. -H.R. 5326POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Scalise amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Scalise demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.4:10:44 P.M. -H.R. 5326DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 643, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Scalise amendment under the five-minute rule.4:10:24 P.M. -H.R. 5326An amendment, offered by Mr. Scalise,  to reduce funds for the Economic Development Administration Salaries and Expenses account by $7,500,000 and to reduce the Department of Commerce Salaries and Expenses account by $10,706,000 and to apply the savings to the spending reduction account.4:09:35 P.M. -H.R. 5326On agreeing to the Cicilline amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.4:06:46 P.M. -H.R. 5326DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 643, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Cicilline amendment under the five-minute rule.4:06:24 P.M. -H.R. 5326An amendment, offered by Mr. Cicilline,  to expand the definition of grants to include grants authorized under section 27 of the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980.4:05:11 P.M. -H.R. 5326POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Pompeo amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Pompeo demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.3:49:09 P.M. -H.R. 5326DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 643, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Pompeo amendment under the five-minute rule.3:49:06 P.M. -H.R. 5326An amendment, offered by Mr. Pompeo,  numbered 3 printed in the Congressional Record to zero out the economic development assistance programs and grants in the Economic Development Administration Account and to apply the savings to the spending reduction account.3:48:46 P.M. -H.R. 5326POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Michaud amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Michaud demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.3:32:43 P.M. -H.R. 5326DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 643, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Michaud amendment under the five-minute rule.3:32:40 P.M. -H.R. 5326An amendment, offered by Mr. Michaud,  to increase the funds for the Economic Development Assistance Programs Account by $38 million and reduce the funds for the Bureau of Census, Periodic Censuses and Programs Account by $38 million.3:31:45 P.M. -H.R. 5326On agreeing to the Turner (OH) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.3:30:37 P.M. -H.R. 5326DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 643, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Turner (OH) amendment under the five-minute rule.3:30:34 P.M. -H.R. 5326An amendment, offered by Mr. Turner (OH),  numbered 9 printed in the Congressional Record to increase funds for China antidumping and countervailing duty enforcement and compliance activities by $5 million.3:29:14 P.M. -H.R. 5326POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the McClintock amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. McClintock demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.3:22:10 P.M. -H.R. 5326DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 643, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the McClintock amendment under the five-minute rule.3:22:07 P.M. -H.R. 5326An amendment, offered by Mr. McClintock,  to reduce the International Trade Administration, Operations and Administration Account by $277,824,000 and apply the savings to the spending reduction account.3:21:54 P.M. -H.R. 5326POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Broun (GA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Broun (GA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.3:14:57 P.M. -H.R. 5326DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 643, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Broun (GA) amendment under the five-minute rule.3:14:12 P.M. -H.R. 5326An amendment, offered by Mr. Broun (GA),  to reduce funds over numerous accounts including the DEA and the FBI and to apply the savings to the spending reduction account.3:13:06 P.M. -H.R. 5326POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Peters amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Wolf demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.3:00:18 P.M. -H.R. 5326DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 643, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Peters amendment under the five-minute rule.3:00:15 P.M. -H.R. 5326An amendment, offered by Mr. Peters,  to increase the International Trade Administration Account by $9 million, increase the United States Trade Representative Account by $1,790,000, and reduce the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Cross Agency Support Account by $17 million.2:06:41 P.M. -H.R. 5326GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 5326.2:06:26 P.M. -H.R. 5326The Speaker designated the Honorable Rob Bishop to act as Chairman of the Committee.2:06:26 P.M. -H.R. 5326House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 643 and Rule XVIII.2:05:51 P.M. -H.R. 5326Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5326 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be read by paragraph. Bill is open to amendments. All points of order against provisions in the bill for failure to comply with clause 2 of rule XXI are waived. Until the adoption of a conference report on the budget resolution, the allocations of spending authority printed in Tables 11 and 12 of the Budget Committee report accompanying the House-passed budget resolution shall be considered to be the allocations under section 302(a) of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974. The Chair is authorized to accord priority in recognition to Members who have pre-printed their amendments in the Congressional Record.2:05:46 P.M. -H.R. 5326Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 643. H.R. 5326 — “Making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013, and for other purposes.”2:05:14 P.M. -On approving the Journal Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 296 – 108, 3 Present (Roll no. 201).2:00:00 P.M. -UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the question of agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal on which the yeas and nays had been demanded and on which further proceedings had been postponed.1:59:05 P.M. -H. Res. 643Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.1:59:04 P.M. -H. Res. 643On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 228 – 181 (Roll no. 200).1:50:00 P.M. -H. Res. 643On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 235 – 174 (Roll no. 199).12:26:00 P.M. -H. Res. 643DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 643.12:24:03 P.M. -H. Res. 643Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 643 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5326) making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013, and for other purposes; waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules; and for other purposes.”12:03:48 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.12:03:23 P.M. -PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Pitts to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.12:03:01 P.M. -POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS ON APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL – The Speaker announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day’s proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Pitts demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal, and by voice vote, the Speaker announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Pitts demanded the yeas and nays and the Speaker postponed further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal until later in the legislative day.12:01:12 P.M. -Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.12:00:59 P.M. -The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 8.10:35:00 A.M. -The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.10:00:48 A.M. -MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 12:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.10:00:20 A.M. -The Speaker designated the Honorable Daniel Webster to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.10:00:06 A.M. -The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

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Congress: the Republican led House & cyber security &studen loans? – – the Senate back 5/7


The Senate stands in adjournment under the provisions of S.Con.Res.43, the adjournment resolution.

The Senate will convene at 2:00pm on Monday, May 7, 2012. 

Following the prayer and pledge, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S.2343, the Stop Student Loan Interest Rate Hike Act.

At 4:30pm, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider the following items:

–          Executive Calendar #508 Jacqueline H. Nguyen, of CA, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Ninth Circuit

–          Executive Calendar #568 Kristine Gerhard Baker, of AR, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Arkansas

–          Executive Calendar #569 John Z. Lee, IL, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Illinois

with 60 minutes of debate equally divided and controlled between Senators Leahy and Grassley or their designees.  Upon the use or yielding back of time (at approximately 5:30pm), the Senate will conduct up to 3 roll call votes on the Nguyen, Baker and Lee nominations.  It is possible the Baker and Lee nominations will be confirmed by voice vote.

As a reminder to all Senators, on Thursday, April 26th, cloture was filed on the motion to proceed to S.2343, the Stop Student Loan Interest Rate Hike Act.  By consent, the roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.2343 will be at 12:00pm on Tuesday, May 8th.

If the Senate does not receive a message from the House that it has adopted S.Con.Res.43, the Senate will convene on the following dates at the following times for pro forma sessions only, with no business conducted:

–          Monday, April 30, at 10:30am

–          Thursday, May 3, at 8:30am

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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS

LEGISLATIVE DAY OF APRIL 27, 2012

 112TH CONGRESS – SECOND SESSION

CyberSecurityVote HR2096   495 – 10  funds taken out of #ACA and will take from Women and their families health care

Student Loan Vote HR4628   215 – 195 – 13Dems voting with Rs   30 GOPs stood up with Dems

-SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.1:06:14 P.M. -Commission on International Religious Freedom – Pursuant to Section 201(b) of the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 (22 USC 6431 Note)as amended, and the order of the House of January 5,2011, the Speaker appointed Mr. Samuel Gejdenson, Branford, Connecticut, for a term ending May 14, 2014.12:54:51 P.M. -ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.12:54:24 P.M. -S. Con. Res. 43Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.12:54:14 P.M. -S. Con. Res. 43On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.12:54:10 P.M. -S. Con. Res. 43Considered as privileged matter. S. Con. Res. 43 — “Providing for a conditional adjournment or recess of the Senate and an adjournment of the House of Representatives.”12:48:03 P.M. -H.R. 4849Mr. Hastings (WA) asked unanimous consent that in the engrossment of H.R. 4849, the Clerk be authorized to make the change placed at the desk as follows: In Section 2(b)(1), strike “C 90-4621” and insert instead “C 09-4621”.12:48:02 P.M. -H.R. 3834Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.12:47:59 P.M. -H.R. 3834On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.12:47:18 P.M. -H.R. 3834Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 3834 — “To amend the High-Performance Computing Act of 1991 to authorize activities for support of networking and information technology research, and for other purposes.”12:46:55 P.M. -H.R. 4628Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.12:46:54 P.M. -H.R. 4628On passage Passed by recorded vote: 215 – 195 (Roll no. 195).12:33:46 P.M. -H.R. 4628On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 178 – 231 (Roll no. 194).12:16:43 P.M. -H.R. 4628The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.12:06:53 P.M. -H.R. 4628DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Capps 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 protect health insurance benefits for women and children by prohibiting the underlying bill from reducing coverage or raising costs for healthcare benefits offered by insurance companies, including benefits such as contraception, mammograms, cervical cancer screenings, childhood immunizations, and health screenings for newborns.12:06:30 P.M. -H.R. 4628Mrs. Capps moved to recommit with instructions to Education and the Workforce and Energy and Commerce.12:05:17 P.M. -H.R. 4628Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 4628 — “To extend student loan interest rates for undergraduate Federal Direct Stafford Loans.”12:05:14 P.M. -H.R. 2096Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.12:05:14 P.M. -H.R. 2096On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 395 – 10 (Roll no. 193).11:42:03 A.M. -H.R. 2096Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2096 — “To advance cybersecurity research, development, and technical standards, and for other purposes.”11:41:35 A.M. -H.R. 4628POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the bill H.R. 4628 were postponed.11:41:10 A.M. -H.R. 4628The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.10:23:30 A.M. -H.R. 4628DEBATE – The House continued with of debate on H.R. 4628.10:23:29 A.M. -The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate agreed to S. Con. Res. 43 and passed H.R. 2079, H.R. 1423, H.R. 298, H.R. 2213, H.R. 2244, H.R. 2660, H.R. 2767, H.R. 3004, H.R. 3247, H.R. 3246, and H.R. 3248.10:17:46 A.M. -H.R. 4628DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 4628.10:16:48 A.M. -H.R. 4628Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3523 and H.R. 4628 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit with or without instructions allowed. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order. The rule waives all points of order against consideration of the bill. The rule makes in order as original text for purpose of amendment the amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 112-20 and provides that it shall be considered as read. The rule waives all points of order against the amendment in the nature of a substitute. The rule makes in order only those amendments printed in the Rules Committee report. The rule further provides that it shall be in order at any time through the legislative day of April 27, 2012, for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules. The rule provides further for10:16:43 A.M. -H.R. 4628Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 631. H.R. 4628 — “To extend student loan interest rates for undergraduate Federal Direct Stafford Loans.”10:15:31 A.M. -H.R. 4849Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.10:15:26 A.M. -H.R. 4849On passage Passed without objection.10:15:08 A.M. -H.R. 4849On agreeing to the Hastings (WA) amendment; Agreed to without objection.10:15:05 A.M. -H.R. 4849Amendment  offered by Mr. Hastings (WA).10:14:49 A.M. -H.R. 4849Considered by unanimous consent. H.R. 4849 — “To direct the Secretary of the Interior to issue commercial use authorizations to commercial stock operators for operations in designated wilderness within the Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, and for other purposes.”10:10:48 A.M. -H.R. 4849RESERVATION OF OBJECTION – Mr. George Miller (CA) reserved the right to object and was recognized to proceed under his reservation. Subsequently the reservation was withdrawn.10:10:08 A.M. -H.R. 4849Mr. Hastings (WA) asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.10:09:33 A.M. -H.R. 3834At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Hall 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.9:51:00 A.M. -H.R. 3834DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3834.9:50:40 A.M. -H.R. 3834Considered under suspension of the rules.9:50:21 A.M. -H.R. 3834Mr. Hall moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3834 — “To amend the High-Performance Computing Act of 1991 to authorize activities for support of networking and information technology research, and for other purposes.”9:49:44 A.M. -H.R. 2096At 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.9:17:13 A.M. -H.R. 2096DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2096.9:17:11 A.M. -H.R. 2096Considered under suspension of the rules.9:17:00 A.M. -H.R. 2096Mr. McCaul moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2096 — “To advance cybersecurity research, development, and technical standards, and for other purposes.”9:16:00 A.M. -The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.9:02:15 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.9:01:56 A.M. -PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Barletta to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.9:01:53 A.M. -The Speaker announced approval of the Journal.  Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.9:00:30 A.M. -Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Robert Ballecer, S.J., Jesuit Conference, Washington, DC.9:00:18 A.M. -The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

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Congress: the Republican led House -Gives Cantor what he wants no matter who it will hurt – the Senate considers S.1925 & S.1789


the Senate Convened at  9:30amET April 19, 2012

  • Following the prayer and pledge, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S.1925, the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act with the first hour equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees with the Republicans controlling the first 30 minutes and the Majority controlling the following 30 minutes.
  • The filing deadline for 2nd degree amendments to the Lieberman-Collins substitute amendment #2000, as modified and to S.1789, the Postal Reform bill is 11:00am on Thursday.
  • At 2:15pm, there will be a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the Lieberman-Collins substitute amendment #2000, as modified.  If cloture is not invoked, there will be a 2nd roll call vote on S.1789, the Postal Reform bill.
  • We continue to work on an agreement regarding amendments to the Postal Reform bill and will notify Senators if such an agreement is reached.

As we continue to work on an agreement for a finite list of amendments to S.1789, the Postal Reform bill, the cloture votes on the Lieberman-Collins substitute amendment #2000, as amended and on the underlying bill have been postponed until a time to be determined by the Majority Leader in consultation with the Republican Leader.

When an agreement is reached and/or votes are scheduled, another message will be sent.

No ROLL CALL VOTES

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Discharged the Judiciary committee and passed H.R.1021, the Temporary Bankruptcy Judgeships Extension Act with a Coons amendment.

Adopted S.Res.430, recognizing the 75th anniversary of the founding of Ducks Limited.

No EXECUTIVE ITEMS

The Senate has reached an agreement to consider Executive Calendar #528, the nomination of Brian Wimes, of Missouri, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern and Western Districts of Missouri.

At 5:00pm on Monday, April 23, there will be 30 minutes for debate equally divided in the usual form prior to a vote on confirmation of the nomination.

As a result of this agreement, at approximately 5:30pm on Monday, April 23, the Senate will proceed to vote on confirmation of the nomination of Brian Wimes, of Missouri, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern and Western Districts of Missouri.

The Senate has reached an agreement to consider S.J.Res.36, a joint resolution disapproving a rule submitted by the National Labor Relations Board relating to representation election procedures.

There will be 4 hours for debate on the joint resolution of disapproval equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees. The first 2 hours of debate will occur from 2-4pm on Monday, April 23. The final 2 hours will occur from 10:30am-12:30pm on Tuesday, April 24. At 2:15pm on Tuesday, the Senate will proceed to vote on adoption of the motion to proceed to S.J.Res.36.

If the motion is successful, then the time for debate with respect to the joint resolution would be equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees. Then upon use or yielding back of time the Senate would proceed to vote on passage of the joint resolution. All other provisions of the statute governing consideration of the joint resolution remain in effect.

The Senate has reached the following agreement on S.1789, the Postal Reform bill.

The cloture motions with respect to the Lieberman-Collins substitute amendment and the bill were vitiated. The motion to recommit was withdrawn. The pending amendments #2013 and #2015 were withdrawn.

The following amendments are the only amendments in order to S.1789 or the pending substitute amendment #2000, as modified:

– McCain #2001 (substitute);

– Tester #2056 (modify process for closing facilities);

– Coburn #2060 (government sponsored conferences)**;

– McCain #2033 (Reorganization Commission);

– Wyden-Feinstein #2020 (vote by mail)**;

– Coburn #2058 (access to postal facilities)**;

– McCaskill-Merkley #2031 (rural post offices) ;

– Coburn #2061 (retirement);

– Snowe #2080** (3rd party study closings);

– Udall (NM) #2043 (six day delivery);

– Durbin #2082 (to protect efficient processing facilities)**;

– Akaka #2034, with a modification agreed to by both managers (workers compensation);

– Bennet-Blunt #2047 (protection advocate)**;

– Corker #2083 (frequency of mail delivery) ;

– Mikulski #2003 (Governor certification)**;

– Akaka #2049, ** (managerial organizations);

– Paul #2025 (end mailbox use monopoly);

– Manchin #2079 (extend moratorium on closings);

– Paul #2026 (performance based bonuses)**;

– Bingaman #2076 (state liaisons)**;

– Paul #2027 (capitol complex);

– Cardin #2040 (50 mile limit)**;

– Paul #2028 (alternative methods pilot program);

– Carper #2065 (stamp rate authority);

– Paul #2029 (profitability plan)**;

– Carper #2066 (executive compensation);

– Paul #2039 (prohibit collective bargaining);

– Casey #2042 (delivery time);

– Paul #2038 (first class mail and mailbox use);

– Landrieu #2072 (impact on small businesses)**;

– DeMint #2046 (unions);

– McCaskill #2030 compensation reforms)**;

– Coburn #2059 (close unprofitable facilities);

– Pryor #2036 (SoS re: closing and consolidation)**;

– Rockefeller #2073 (Medicare coordination)**;

– Rockefeller #2074 (health benefits program)**;

– Schumer #2050 (delivery point services);

– Tester #2032 (executive pay)**; and

– Warner #2071, with modification to be agreed to by two Managers (OPM retirement implementation plan).

On Tuesday, April 24th at a time to be determined by the Majority Leader, after consultation with the Republican Leader (likely following the 2:15pm vote in relation to S.J.Res.236), the Senate will vote in relation to the amendments in the order listed, with two minutes equally divided in the usual form between the votes. All votes after the first vote will be 10 minutes in duration. The amendments are subject to a 60 affirmative vote threshold. No other amendments are in order to the bill or the substitute. No points of order or motions are in order to any of these amendments, the substitute amendment, or the bill other than budget points of order and the applicable motions to waive.

Upon disposition of the amendments, the substitute amendment, as amended, if amended, will be agreed to. The bill, as amended, will be read a third time and the Senate will proceed to a vote on passage of the bill, as amended. Finally, the vote on passage of the bill is subject to a 60 affirmative vote threshold.

** indicates the amendments we would like to consider by voice vote.

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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS

LEGISLATIVE DAY OF APRIL 19, 2012

 112TH CONGRESS – SECOND SESSION 

. -The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on April 23, 2012.4:57:36 P.M. -On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.4:57:25 P.M. -Mr. Broun (GA) moved that the House do now adjourn.4:54:06 P.M. -The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notification of the 2012 National Drug Control Strategy – referred to the Committees on Armed Services, Education and the Workforce, Energy and Commerce, Financial Services, Foreign Affairs, Homeland Security, Judiciary, Natural Resources, Oversight and Government Reform, Transportation and Infrastructure, Veterans’ Affairs, and Ways and Means and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 112-98).2:34:35 P.M. -SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.2:23:46 P.M. -ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.2:23:11 P.M. -Mr. Cantor asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Thursday, April 19, 2012, it adjourn to meet at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, April 23, 2012. Agreed to without objection.1:56:18 P.M. -H.R. 9Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.1:56:17 P.M. -H.R. 9On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 235 – 173, 1 Present (Roll no. 177).1:46:32 P.M. -H.R. 9On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 179 – 229 (Roll no. 176).1:31:00 P.M. -H.R. 9The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.1:24:00 P.M. -H.R. 9DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Deutch motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to report the same back to the House forthwith with amendments to prevent the tax deduction from allowing companies to ship jobs overseas. It would also prevent the tax deduction from being used on income from prostitution, pornography, drug trafficking, lobbying, golf courses that discriminate based on sex or race, or by taxpayers who violate Iran sanctions. Further, any Member of Congress taking the deduction would have to disclose the deduction amount and type of business income from which it came.1:20:01 P.M. -H.R. 9Mr. Deutch moved to recommit with instructions to Ways and Means.1:18:51 P.M. -H.R. 9On agreeing to the Levin amendment; Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 175 – 236 (Roll no. 175).12:26:01 P.M. -H.R. 9DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 620, as amended, the House proceeded with 25 minutes of debate on the Levin substitute amendment.12:25:48 P.M. -H.R. 9Amendment  in the nature of a substitute offered by Mr. Levin.11:00:40 A.M. -H.R. 9DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 620, as amended, the House proceeded with 70 minutes of debate on H.R. 9.10:58:53 A.M. -H.R. 9Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 9 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit with or without instructions allowed. Measure will be considered read. A specified amendment is in order. The resolution waives all points of order against consideration of the bill. The resolution provides that the amendment in the nature of a substitute, now printed in the bill, shall be considered as adopted. The resolutions waives all points of order against provisions of the bill, as amended. The resolution makes in order the amendment in the nature of a substitute, for 20 minutes of debate, which shall not be subject to amendment.10:58:48 A.M. -H.R. 9Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 620. H.R. 9 — “To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a deduction for domestic business income of qualified small businesses.”10:58:14 A.M. -On approving the Journal Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 290 – 118, 3 Present (Roll no. 174).10:51:16 A.M. -H. Res. 620Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.10:51:16 A.M. -H. Res. 620On agreeing to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by recorded vote: 234 – 178 (Roll no. 173).10:42:26 A.M. -H. Res. 620On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 234 – 179 (Roll no. 172).9:21:21 A.M. -H. Res. 620DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 620.9:21:06 A.M. -H. Res. 620On agreeing to the Sessions amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.9:20:41 A.M. -H. Res. 620An amendment, offered by Mr. Sessions,  to make changes to the debate time for both the resolution and the amendment .9:14:20 A.M. -H. Res. 620Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 620 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a deduction for domestic business income of qualified small businesses.”9:03:15 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.9:02:48 A.M. -PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Ms. Hochul to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.9:02:17 A.M. -POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS ON APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL – The Chair announced that she had examined the Journal of the last day’s proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Gene Green(TX) demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Gene Green(TX) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal until later in the legislative day.9:01:06 A.M. -Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Gerald Baker, St. Ann Catholic Church, Morganfield, Kentucky9:00:38 A.M. -The Speaker designated the Honorable Candice S. Miller to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.9:00:25 A.M. -The House convened, starting a new legislative day.