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Congress: the Republican led House – the Senate moves forward on confirmation of Adalberto Jordan then S.1813


the Senate Convened at 10:00amET February 14, 2012

  • Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in morning business for one hour with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each, with the Majority controlling the first half and the Republicans controlling the final half.
  • Following morning business, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session and resume consideration of the Adalberto Jordan nomination, post-cloture.
  • The Senate will recess from 12:30pm until 2:15pm to allow for the weekly caucus meetings.
  • We expect to confirm the Jordan nomination and resume consideration of S. 1813, the Surface Transportation bill.

The following amendments are pending to S.1813, the Surface Transportation Act:

  • Johnson-Shelby #1515 (banking title)

During Tuesday’s session of the Senate, Senator Bingaman asked unanimous consent to confirm the following Department of Energy nominations:

 – Calendar #493, Charles DeWitt McConnell to be an Assistant Secretary of Energy (Fossil Energy)

– Calendar #494, David T. Danielson to be an Assistant Secretary of Energy (Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy)

– Calendar #495, LaDoris Guess Harris to be Director of the Office of Minority Economic Impact, Department of Energy

– Calendar #496, Gregory Howard Woods to be General Counsel of the Department of Energy

– Calendar #527, Arunava Majumdar to be Under Secretary of Energy

 Senator Paul then objected to Senator Bingaman’s request.

WRAP UP

No ROLL CALL VOTES

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Adopted S.Res.373, recognizing February 14, 2012 as the Centennial of the State of Arizona.

Adopted S.Res.374, supporting the mission and goals of 2012 National Crime Victims Rights Week.

Adopted S.Res.375, celebrating the bicentennial of the City of Columbus, the capital city of the State of Ohio.

Began the Rule 14 process of S.2105, the Cybersecurity Act of 2012 (Lieberman)

No EXECUTIVE ITEMS

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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS

LEGISLATIVE DAY OF FEBRUARY 14, 2012

 112TH CONGRESS – SECOND SESSION 

. -The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on February 15, 2012.11:19:12 P.M. -On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.11:19:01 P.M. -Mr. Webster moved that the House do now adjourn.11:17:55 P.M. -Mr. Webster filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 547.11:17:00 P.M. -The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of February 14.9:45:59 P.M. -The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.7:17:12 P.M. -SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.7:13:48 P.M. -ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.7:12:33 P.M. -On approving the Journal Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 303 – 89, 1 Present (Roll no. 49).6:30:02 P.M. -UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the question of the Speaker’s approval of the Journal.6:30:01 P.M. -The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of February 14.5:12:37 P.M. -The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for approximately 6:30 p.m. today.5:12:12 P.M. -H.R. 3248At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.5:04:17 P.M. -H.R. 3248DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3248.5:04:13 P.M. -H.R. 3248Considered under suspension of the rules.5:04:03 P.M. -H.R. 3248Mr. Kelly moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 3248 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 112 South 5th Street in Saint Charles, Missouri, as the “Lance Corporal Drew W. Weaver Post Office Building”.”5:03:34 P.M. -H.R. 3247At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.4:56:34 P.M. -H.R. 3247DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3247.4:56:32 P.M. -H.R. 3247Considered under suspension of the rules.4:56:21 P.M. -H.R. 3247Mr. Kelly moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 3247 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1100 Town and Country Commons in Chesterfield, Missouri, as the “Lance Corporal Matthew P. Pathenos Post Office Building”.”4:56:04 P.M. -H.R. 2079At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.4:49:12 P.M. -H.R. 2079DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2079.4:49:10 P.M. -H.R. 2079Considered under suspension of the rules.4:49:00 P.M. -H.R. 2079Mr. Kelly moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 2079 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 10 Main Street in East Rockaway, New York, as the “John J. Cook Post Office”.”4:48:34 P.M. -The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.4:47:55 P.M. -The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of February 14.2:44:39 P.M. -The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for approximately 4:45 p.m. today.2:18:10 P.M. -The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting the proposed Congressional Budget for the United States Government for FY 2013 – referred to the Committee on Appropriations and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 112-78).2:18:00 P.M. -The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had the honor to transmit a sealed envelope received from the White House on February 13, 2012, at 2:14 p.m., which contained a message from the President whereby he submitted his Budget of the United States Government for Fiscal Year 2013.2:17:00 P.M. -The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on February 14, 2012, at 10:25 a.m., stating that that body had passed H.R. 1162, without amendment.2:03:20 P.M. -ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.2:03:00 P.M. -PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Wilson of SC to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.2:02:00 P.M. -POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS ON APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL – The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day’s proceedings and had approved it. Mrs. Foxx 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. Mrs. Foxx 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.2:00:44 P.M. -Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.2:00:00 P.M. -The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of February 14.12:08:44 P.M. -The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. today.12:01:04 P.M. -MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 2:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.12:00:31 P.M. -The Speaker designated the Honorable Andy Harris to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.12:00:14 P.M. -The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

Black History

Congress: the Republican led House – the Senate considers: S.1813, the Surface Transportation bill


  • the Senate Convened at  9:30amET Feburary 9, 2012
  • Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in morning business 11:00am with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each with the Majority controlling the first half and the Republicans controlling the final half.
  • Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S.1813, the Surface Transportation bill.
  • At approximately 2:00pm, there will be a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.1813.

At 2pm today, the Senate will proceed to a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.1813, a bill to reauthorize Federal-aid highway and highway safety construction programs, and for other purposes.

The Senate has reached an agreement that results in 2 roll call votes at 2pm. Per the agreement at 1:30pm today, there will be 30 minutes for debate on the nomination of Cathy Ann Bencivengo, of California, to be US District Judge for the Southern District of California. Upon the use or yielding back of time, the Senate will proceed to vote on confirmation of the nomination. Upon disposition of the nomination, the Senate will resume legislative session and proceed to the cloture vote on the motion to proceed to the infrastructure bill.

The 2pm votes are as follows:

–          Confirmation of Calendar #407, Cathy Ann Bencivengo, of California, to be US District Judge for the Southern District of California; and

–          Cloture on the motion to proceed to S.1813, a bill to reauthorize Federal-aid highway and highway safety construction programs, and for other purposes.

2:00pm The Senate began a roll call vote on confirmation of the nomination of Cathy Ann Bencivengo, of California, to be United States Judge for the Southern District of California; Confirmed: 90-6

2:25pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.1813, the Surface Transportation bill; Invoked: 85-11

There will be no further roll call votes this week.

WRAP UP

ROLL CALL VOTES

1)      Confirmation of Cathy Ann Bencivengo, of CA, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of California; Confirmed: 90-6

2)      Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.1813, the Surface Transportation bill; Invoked: 85-11

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Adopted S.Res.371, designating the week of February 6 through 10, 2012, as “National School Counseling Week”.

Completed the Rule 14 process of S.2079, a bill to extend the pay limitation for Members of Congress and Federal employees (Heller).

No EXECUTIVE ITEMS

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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS

LEGISLATIVE DAY OF FEBRUARY  9, 2012

112TH CONGRESS – SECOND SESSION 

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HR3630 – a bill -Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act of 2011 – Passes 405 – 15

S.2038 – a bill – To prohibit Members of Congress and employees of Congress from using nonpublic information derived from their official positions for personal benefit, and for other purposes: #StockAct Passes 417 – 2  insider trading

-SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.11:23:30 A.M. -ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House continued with further one minute speeches.11:23:15 A.M. -Mr. Cantor asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Thursday, February 9, 2012, it adjourn to meet at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, February 13, 2012. Agreed to without objection.10:45:00 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.10:43:15 A.M. –H. Con. Res. 99Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.10:43:10 A.M. -H. Con. Res. 99On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.10:43:09 A.M. -H. Con. Res. 99Considered by unanimous consent. H. Con. Res. 99 — “Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to unveil the marker which acknowledges the role that slave labor played in the construction of the United States Capitol.”10:43:07 A.M. -H. Con. Res. 99Mr. Lungren, Daniel E. asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.10:42:57 A.M. -H.R. 3630Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.10:42:56 A.M. -H.R. 3630On motion that the House instruct conferees Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 405 – 15 (Roll no. 48).10:35:00 A.M. -UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of the Bishop (NY) motion to instruct conferees to H.R. 3630, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.10:34:10 A.M. -S. 2038Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.10:34:09 A.M. -S. 2038On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 417 – 2 (Roll no. 47).9:13:37 A.M. -S. 2038DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2038.9:13:34 A.M. -S. 2038Considered under suspension of the rules.9:13:18 A.M. -S. 2038Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. S. 2038 — “To prohibit Members of Congress and employees of Congress from using nonpublic information derived from their official positions for personal benefit, and for other purposes.”9:12:50 A.M. -The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until later in the legislative day.9:02:32 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.9:02:03 A.M. -PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Lankford to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.9:01:58 A.M. -The Speaker announced approval of the Journal.  Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.9:00:48 A.M. -Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.9:00:37 A.M. -The Speaker designated the Honorable Shelley Moore Capito to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.9:00:25 A.M. -The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

Black History

Congress: Republican led House wants to amend the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 – the Senate comes back 1/9


  • the Senate Convenes: 9:30am ET February 9, 2012

  • Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in morning business 11:00am with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each with the Majority controlling the first half and the Republicans controlling the final half.
  • Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S.1813, the Surface Transportation bill.
  • At approximately 2:00pm, there will be a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.1813.

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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS

LEGISLATIVE DAY OF FEBRUARY 8, 2012

112TH CONGRESS – SECOND SESSION

–  – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Bishop (NY) motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 3630.4:18:28 P.M. -H.R. 3630Mr. Bishop (NY) moved that the House instruct conferees.4:16:51 P.M. -Mr. Ryan (WI) asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns on Wednesday, February 8, 2012, it adjourn to meet at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 9, 2012. Agreed to without objection.4:16:33 P.M. -H.R. 3521The 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. 3521.4:16:25 P.M. -H.R. 3521Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.4:16:23 P.M. -H.R. 3521On passage Passed by recorded vote: 254 – 173 (Roll no. 46).3:59:22 P.M. -H.R. 3521The 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.3:59:09 P.M. -H.R. 3521The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.3:58:14 P.M. -H.R. 3521The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 3521.3:57:55 P.M. -H.R. 3521On agreeing to the Alexander amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 128 – 300 (Roll no. 45).3:24:38 P.M. -H.R. 3521DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 540, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Alexander amendment No. 2.3:24:31 P.M. -H.R. 3521An amendment, offered by Mr. Alexander,  numbered 2 printed in House Report 112-389 to prevent the President from proposing any rescission to funds appropriated by Congress to the Corps of Engineers.3:23:19 P.M. -H.R. 3521On agreeing to the Ryan (WI) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.3:22:33 P.M. -H.R. 3521DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 540, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ryan (WI) amendment No. 1.3:22:25 P.M. -H.R. 3521An amendment, offered by Mr. Ryan (WI),  numbered 1 printed in House Report 112-389 to restore certain language from the Budget Committee reported bill by reducing certain time periods from five legislative days to three legislative days and indicating that the approval bill should be an appropriation bill.2:09:51 P.M. -H.R. 3521GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 3521.2:09:39 P.M. -H.R. 3521The Speaker designated the Honorable Jeff Denham to act as Chairman of the Committee.2:09:38 P.M. -H.R. 3521House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 540 and Rule XVIII.2:09:06 P.M. -H.R. 3521Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3521 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 resolution waives all points of order against consideration of the bill and amendment in the nature of a substitute. The resolution 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 112-12. The resolution provides that it shall be in order at any time through the legislative day of February 9, 2012, for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules, as though under clause 1(c) of rule XV, relating to a measure addressing securities trading based on nonpublic information.2:09:01 P.M. -H.R. 3521Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 540. H.R. 3521 — “To amend the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to provide for a legislative line-item veto to expedite consideration of rescissions, and for other purposes.”2:07:27 P.M. -H. Res. 540Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.2:07:26 P.M. -H. Res. 540On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 238 – 175 (Roll no. 44).2:01:12 P.M. -H. Res. 540On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 240 – 184 (Roll no. 43).12:40:09 P.M. -H. Res. 540DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 540.12:38:47 P.M. -H. Res. 540Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 540 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3521) to amend the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to provide for a legislative line-item veto to expedite consideration of rescissions, and for other purposes.”12:02:47 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.12:02:05 P.M. -PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Higgins to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.12:02:01 P.M. -The Speaker announced approval of the Journal.  Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.12:01:04 P.M. -Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Dr. David Anderson, Faith Baptist Church, Sarasota, Florida.12:00:16 P.M. -The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of February 8.11:32:17 A.M. -The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.10:00:54 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 the legislative day.10:00:43 A.M. -The Speaker designated the Honorable Daniel Webster

Black History

Congress: the Republican led House – the Senate


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the Senate Convened at 10amET February 7, 2012

    • Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in morning business until 12:30pm with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each with the time equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees with the Republicans controlling the first 30 minutes and the Majority controlling the second 30 minutes.
    • The Senate will recess from 12:30pm to 2:15pm to allow for the weekly caucus meetings.
    • We hope to begin consideration of S.1525, the surface transportation bill during Tuesday’s session of the Senate.

Morning business has been extended until 7:00pm with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each with the Republicans controlling the time from 4:00-5:00pm and the Majority controlling the time from 5:00-6:00pm

During Tuesday’s session of the Senate, cloture was filed on the motion to proceed to Calendar #311, S.1813, the Surface Transportation bill.

By unanimous consent, there will be a vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.1813 at 2:00pm on Thursday, February 9, 2012.

WRAP UP

No ROLL CALL VOTES

 

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Adopted S.Res.369, congratulating the New York Giants for winning Super Bowl XLVI.

Began the Rule 14 process of S.2079, a bill to extend the pay limitation for Members of Congress and Federal employees (Heller).

EXECUTIVE ITEMS

Confirmed Calendar #545, Colonel Bradley D. Spacy to Brigadier General in the Air Force.

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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS

LEGISLATIVE DAY OF FEBRUARY  7, 2012

112TH CONGRESS – SECOND SESSION

— -SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.4:46:17 P.M. -ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.4:45:33 P.M. -H.R. 2606Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.4:45:29 P.M. -H.R. 2606On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.4:44:57 P.M. -H.R. 2606Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2606 — “To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to allow the construction and operation of natural gas pipeline facilities in the Gateway National Recreation Area, and for other purposes.”4:44:44 P.M. -UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of a motion to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.4:44:43 P.M. -NOTICE OF INTENT TO OFFER MOTION – Mr. Bishop (NY) notified the House of his intent to offer a motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 3630. The Chair announced that the text of the proposed motion would be printed in the Congressional Record of today.4:43:42 P.M. -Mr. Woodall filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 540.4:43:25 P.M. -H.R. 3581Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.4:43:24 P.M. -H.R. 3581On passage Passed by recorded vote: 245 – 180 (Roll no. 42).4:36:22 P.M. -H.R. 3581On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 190 – 238 (Roll no. 41).4:19:32 P.M. -H.R. 3581The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.4:14:03 P.M. -H.R. 3581DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Walz (MN) motion to recommit. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to add a provision which would specify that the risk component for loans for students or veterans is zero.4:12:52 P.M. -H.R. 3581Mr. Walz (MN) moved to recommit with instructions to The Budget.4:12:17 P.M. -H.R. 3581The 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.4:12:02 P.M. -H.R. 3581The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.4:11:10 P.M. -H.R. 3581The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 3581.4:10:54 P.M. -H.R. 3581On agreeing to the Tonko amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 187 – 238 (Roll no. 40).3:39:54 P.M. -H.R. 3581DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 539, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Tonko amendment No. 3.3:39:51 P.M. -H.R. 3581An amendment, offered by Mr. Tonko,  numbered 3 printed in House Report 112-388 to establish a Commission of budgeting and accounting experts to provide recommendations to Congress regarding the best measure to accurately account for the costs of Federal credit programs. The amendment also allows the Commission to delay and or supersede the provisions of the bill.3:39:44 P.M. -H.R. 3581By unanimous consent, the Dold amendment was withdrawn.3:35:56 P.M. -H.R. 3581DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 539, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Dold amendment No. 2.3:35:53 P.M. -H.R. 3581An amendment, offered by Mr. Dold,  numbered 2 printed in House Report 112-388 to require the OMB Director to prepare all budgets submitted to the President according to both accrual-basis and cash-basis GAAP accounting standards.3:34:47 P.M. -H.R. 3581The Chair announced its understanding that amendment numbered 1 printed in House Report 112-388 would not be offered.2:49:59 P.M. -H.R. 3581GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 3581.2:49:48 P.M. -H.R. 3581The Speaker designated the Honorable Candice S. Miller to act as Chairwoman of the Committee.2:49:47 P.M. -H.R. 3581House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 539 and Rule XVIII.2:49:05 P.M. -H.R. 3581Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3581 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 considered read. Specified amendments are in order. In lieu of the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on the Budget now printed in the bill, it shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 112-13.2:49:00 P.M. -H.R. 3581Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 539. H.R. 3581 — “To amend the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 to increase transparency in Federal budgeting, and for other purposes.”2:48:35 P.M. -H. Res. 539Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.2:48:35 P.M. -H. Res. 539On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 239 – 181 (Roll no. 39).2:40:08 P.M. -H. Res. 539Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 539 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3581) to amend the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 to increase transparency in Federal budgeting, and for other purposes.”2:40:00 P.M. -UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of H. Res. 539 which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.2:39:38 P.M. -H.R. 1734Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.2:39:36 P.M. -H.R. 1734On passage Passed by recorded vote: 259 – 164 (Roll no. 38).2:31:59 P.M. -H.R. 1734On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 186 – 238 (Roll no. 37).2:12:55 P.M. -H.R. 1734The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.2:05:06 P.M. -H.R. 1734DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Michaud motion to recommit. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to add a provision which states “Properties owned by the Department of Veterans Affairs or other properties used in connection with providing services for veterans, including hospitals, clinics, and facilities that provide job training, post traumatic stress disorder treatment, housing assistance, homeless services, and rehabilitative care.”.2:04:47 P.M. -H.R. 1734Mr. Michaud moved to recommit with instructions to Transportation.2:04:07 P.M. -H.R. 1734Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1734 — “To decrease the deficit by realigning, consolidating, selling, disposing, and improving the efficiency of federal buildings and other civilian real property, and for other purposes.”2:03:27 P.M. -ADJUSTMENT OF WHOLE HOUSE – Under Clause 5(d) of Rule XX, the Chair announced to the House that, in light of the administration of the Oath of Office to the Gentlewoman from Oregon, the whole number of the House is 434.1:56:18 P.M. -OATH OF OFFICE – Representative-Elect Suzanne Bonamici, First District, State of Oregon, presented herself in the well of the House for the purpose of taking the Oath of Office which was administered by the Speaker of the House.1:54:57 P.M. -The House received a message from the Clerk. The Clerk transmitted to the House a facsimile copy of a letter received from Mr. Steve Trout, Director of Elections, Office of the Secretary of State, State of Oregon, indicating that, according to the unofficial returns of the Special Election held January 31, 2012, the Honorable Suzanne Bonamici was elected Representative to Congress for the First Congressional District, State of Oregon.1:53:49 P.M. -H.R. 1734POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – The Chair announced that further proceedings on H.R. 1734 would be postponed.1:53:14 P.M. -H.R. 1734The 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.1:53:04 P.M. -H.R. 1734The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.1:52:22 P.M. -H.R. 1734The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 1734.1:52:11 P.M. -H.R. 1734On agreeing to the Connolly (VA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 191 – 230 (Roll no. 36).1:26:01 P.M. -H.R. 1734UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the adoption of the Connolly (VA) amendment numbered 3 which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings were postponed.1:25:18 P.M. -H.R. 1734The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.1:24:58 P.M. -H.R. 1734Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1734 — “To decrease the deficit by realigning, consolidating, selling, disposing, and improving the efficiency of federal buildings and other civilian real property, and for other purposes.”1:24:20 P.M. -H. Res. 539POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 539, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the resolution and by voice vote announced that the yeas had prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded the yeas and nays and further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the resolution were postponed.1:24:11 P.M. -H. Res. 539The previous question was ordered without objection.12:42:24 P.M. -H. Res. 539DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 539.12:39:40 P.M. -H. Res. 539Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 539 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3581) to amend the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 to increase transparency in Federal budgeting, and for other purposes.”12:05:23 P.M. -ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House continued with further one minute speeches, which by direction of the Chair would be limited to 15 per side of the aisle.12:05:17 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 February 7, 2012 at 10:40 a.m. stating that that body had passed H.R. 347 with an amendment and S. 1794.12:02:34 P.M. -ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.12:02:15 P.M. -PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Turner of NY to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.12:02:13 P.M. -The Speaker announced approval of the Journal.  Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.12:00:25 P.M. -Today’s prayer was offered by Rabbi Jeffrey Astrachan, Temple Beth Israel, York, Pennsylvania.12:00:08 P.M. -The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of February 7.10:24:00 A.M. -The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.10:00:56 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 the legislative day.10:00:26 A.M. -The Speaker designated the Honorable Todd C. Young to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.10:00:11 A.M. -The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

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the Senate Convened at 9:30am.ET Febuary 2,2012

  • Following any Leader remarks, there will be a period of morning business until 11:00am, with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. The Majority will control the first half and the Republicans will control the final half.
  • Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of S.2038, STOCK Act.
  • The managers of the bill will continue to negotiate an agreement to complete action on the bill tomorrow. Senators will be notified when any agreement is reached.

The Senate has reached an agreement to complete action on S.2038, the STOCK Act. As a result, senators should expect a series of votes at 2pm in relation to the amendments listed below and on passage of S.2038, as amended. All after the first vote will be 10 minutes in duration with 2 minutes equally divided between each vote.

– Lieberman #1482 (technical);

– Paul #1484 (non-trading certification);

– Paul #1487 (exec staff rule-making prohibit) (60-vote threshold);

– Lieberman #1511 (side-by-side to Shelby #1491);

– Shelby #1491, as modified (exec);

– Paul #1485, as modified (exec and judicial);

– Boxer-Isakson #1489, as modified (mortgage disclosure) (60-vote threshold);

– Portman #1505 (technical);

– Enzi #1510 (mutual funds);

– Blumenthal #1498 (felony conviction – no pension) (60-vote threshold);

– Toomey-McCaskill #1472 (earmark prohibition) (60-vote threshold);

– Inhofe #1500 (earmark prohibition) (60-vote threshold);

– McCain #1471 (GSEs – bonuses) (60-vote threshold);

– Leahy-Cornyn #1483 (anti-corruption) (60-vote threshold);

– Coburn #1473 (duplicative/overlapping programs) (2/3 vote threshold);

– DeMint #1488 (SoS – term limits) (60-vote threshold);

– Grassley #1493 (60-vote threshold); and

– Brown (OH) #1481, as modified (divestiture) (60-vote threshold).

Upon disposition of the amendments, the Substitute amendment #1470, as amended, if amended, will be agreed to. The Senate will then proceed to vote on passage of the bill, as amended.

We hope that some of these amendments will be considered by voice vote.

2:06pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the Paul amendment #1484 (non-trading certification); Not Agreed to: 37-61

2:33pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the Paul amendment #1484 ( prohibit exec staff rule-making)

2:33pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the Paul amendment #1484 ( prohibit exec staff rule-making); Not Agreed to: 48-51

2:51pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the Lieberman amendment #1511 (side by side to Shelby #1491- extend reporting requirements to executive branch and independent agencies); Agreed to: 81-18

3:09pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the Shelby amendment #1491, as modified (extend reporting requirements to executive branch and independent agencies); Agreed to: 58-41

3:39pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the Toomey-McCaskill amendment #1472 (earmark prohibition); Not Agreed to: 40-59

3:58pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the Inhofe amendment #1500 (prohibit unauthorized earmarks); Not Agreed to: 26-73

4:22pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the Coburn amendment #1473 (duplicative/overlapping programs); Not Agreed to: 60-39 (2/3rds threshold)

4:41pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the DeMint amendment #1488 (term limits);Not Agreed To: 24-75

5:00pm     **The following amendments to S.2038, the STOCK Act have been considered: **

  • Brown (OH) #1478 (10 day filing); Withdrawn
  • Thune #1477 (SEC/solicitation); Withdrawn
  • Coburn #1474 (legislation posted online 72 hours prior to a vote); Withdrawn
  • Coburn #1476 (substitute – Member certification); Withdrawn
  • Paul #1490 (Member forfeiture Federal retirement benefits if he/she becomes a lobbyist); Withdrawn
  • Tester #1492 (capital formation); Withdrawn
  • Tester #1503 (FEC electronic filing); Withdrawn
  • Reid for Lieberman #1482 (technical); Agreed to by Voice Vote
  • Paul #1484 (Member certification); Not Agreed to: 37-61
  • Paul #1487 (Executive oversight); Not Agreed to: 48-51
  • Lieberman #1511 (side by side to Shelby #1491- extend reporting requirements to executive branch and independent agencies); Agreed to: 81-18
  • Shelby #1491 (extend reporting requirements to executive branch and independent agencies); Agreed to: 58-41
  • Paul #1485, as modified (apply reporting requirements to Federal employees and judicial officers); Withdrawn
  • Boxer #1489, as modified (mortgage disclosure); Agreed to by Voice Vote
  • Portman #1505 (techincal); Agreed to by Voice Vote
  • Enzi #1510 (mutual funds); Agreed to by Voice Vote
  • Blumenthal #1498 (Member of Congress denied retirement benefits if he/she is convicted of a felony); Agreed to by Voice Vote
  • Toomey-McCaskill  #1472 (prohibit earmarks); Not Agreed to: 40-59
  • Inhofe #1500 (prohibit unauthorized earmarks); Not Agreed to: 26-73
  • McCain #1471 (prohibit bonuses for senior executives at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac); Agreed to by Voice Vote
  • Leahy #1483 (anti-corruption); Agreed to by Voice Vote
  • Coburn #1473 (duplicative and overlapping government programs); Not Agreed to: 60-39
  • DeMint #1488 (SoS Constitutional amendment limiting the number of terms Member of Congress may serve); Not Agreed to: 24-75
  • Grassley #1493 (political intelligence disclosure); Agreed to:60-39
  • Brown (OH) #1481, as modified (divestiture); Not Agreed to: 26-73
  • Reid #1470 (substitute); Agreed to by Unanimous Consent

5:00pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the Grassley amendment #1493  (political intelligence disclosure); Agreed to: 60-39

5:23pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the Brown (OH) amendment #1481, as modified (divestiture); Not Agreed to: 26-73

5:42pm The Senate began a roll call vote on passage of S.2038, as amended (STOCK Act); Passed: 96-3

*** WRAP UP ***

ROLL CALL VOTES

1)      Paul amendment #1484 (non-trading certification); Not Agreed To: 37-61

2)      Paul amendment #1487 (prohibits executive staff rule-making)(60-vote threshold); Not Agreed To: 48-51

3)      Lieberman amendment #1511 (extends STOCK Act to senior level executive branch employees); Agreed To: 81-18

4)      Shelby amendment #1491, as modified (extends STOCK Act to senior level executive branch employees); Agreed To: 58-41

5)      Toomey-McCaskill amendment #1472 (earmark prohibition)(60-vote threshold); Not Agreed To: 40-59

6)      Inhofe amendment #1500 (earmark prohibition)(60-vote threshold); Not Agreed To: 26-73

7)      Coburn amendment #1473 (duplicative/overlapping programs)(2/3rds threshold); Not Agreed To: 60-39

8)      DeMint amendment #1488 (SoS Constitutional amendment re: term limits)(60-vote threshold); Not Agreed To: 24-75

9)      Grassley amendment #1493 (political intelligence disclosure)(60 vote-threshold); Agreed To: 60-39

10)  Brown (OH) amendment #1481, as modified (divestiture)(60-vote threshold); Not Agreed To: 26-73

11)  Passage of S.2038, STOCK Act, as amended; Passed: 96-3

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Adopted S.Res.367, designating January 2012 as “National Mentoring Month”.

Began the Rule 14 process of S.2064, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to terminate certain energy tax subsidies and lower the corporate income tax rate (DeMint).

No EXECUTIVE ITEMS

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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS

LEGISLATIVE DAY OF FEBRUARY  2, 2012

112TH CONGRESS – SECOND SESSION

. -SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.6:39:52 P.M. -H.R. 3578POSTPONING FURTHER PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 3578, the Chair announced that it understood that the Part A amendment made in order by the provisions of H. Res. 534 would not be offered and pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 534, the previous question was ordered and pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, further proceedings on the bill would be postponed.5:34:05 P.M. -H.R. 3578DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3578.5:33:47 P.M. -H.R. 3578Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. The resolution provides for one hour of debate, each, on H.R. 3578 and H.R. 3582. All points of order against consideration of both H.R. 3578 and H.R. 3582 are waived. For H.R. 3578, the resolution makes in order the amendment printed in Part A of the report accompanying this resolution and for H.R. 3582, the resolution makes in order the amendments printed in part B of the report accompanying this resolution.5:33:42 P.M. -H.R. 3578Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 534. H.R. 3578 — “To amend the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 to reform the budget baseline.”5:33:08 P.M. -H.R. 3582Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.5:33:07 P.M. -H.R. 3582On passage Passed by recorded vote: 242 – 179 (Roll no. 30).5:26:45 P.M. -H.R. 3582On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 183 – 237 (Roll no. 29).5:09:54 P.M. -H.R. 3582The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.5:03:56 P.M. -H.R. 3582DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Boswell motion to recommit. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to add a new subsection entitled “Impacts on Medicare Benefits, Beneficiaries, the Social Security and Medicare Trust Funds”.5:01:55 P.M. -H.R. 3582Mr. Boswell moved to recommit with instructions to the Budget Committee.5:01:43 P.M. -H.R. 3582The 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.5:01:22 P.M. -H.R. 3582The previous question was ordered without objection.5:00:35 P.M. -H.R. 3582The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 3582.5:00:21 P.M. -H.R. 3582On agreeing to the Cicilline amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 174 – 245 (Roll no. 28).4:55:10 P.M. -H.R. 3582On agreeing to the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 173 – 243 (Roll no. 27).4:51:15 P.M. -H.R. 3582On agreeing to the Fudge amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 171 – 243 (Roll no. 26).4:47:48 P.M. -H.R. 3582On agreeing to the Connolly (VA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 177 – 237 (Roll no. 25).4:44:05 P.M. -H.R. 3582On agreeing to the Peters amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 174 – 244 (Roll no. 24).4:15:37 P.M. -H.R. 3582UNFINISHED 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.4:15:19 P.M. -H.R. 3582POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Cicilline substitute amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Cicilline demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.4:04:39 P.M. -H.R. 3582DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 534, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Cicilline Part B amendment No. 8.4:04:28 P.M. -H.R. 3582An amendment, in the nature of a substitute offered by Mr. Cicilline,   numbered 8 printed in Part B of House Report 112-383 to amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to require that, in addition to preparing cost estimates for each bill or resolution reported by any committee of the House, the Congressional Budget Office also prepare an estimate of the number of jobs which would be created, sustained, or lost in carrying out the measure–including regional and State level estimates.4:04:10 P.M. -H.R. 3582By unanimous consent, the Flake amendment was withdrawn.4:00:09 P.M. -H.R. 3582DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 534, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Flake Part B amendment No. 7.4:00:05 P.M. -H.R. 3582An amendment, offered by Mr. Flake,  numbered 7 printed in Part B of House Report 112-383 lower the threshold for requiring a dynamic score from .25% of the current GDP to $5 billion.3:59:39 P.M. -H.R. 3582By unanimous consent, the Quigley amendment was withdrawn.3:55:16 P.M. -H.R. 3582DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 534, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Quigley Part B amendment No. 6.3:55:13 P.M. -H.R. 3582An amendment, offered by Mr. Quigley,  numbered 6 printed in Part B of House Report 112-383 to require the CBO to establish a website where taxpayers could enter their annual income and receive an estimate of the amount of their projected contribution to or receipt from any applicable major bill or resolution over the next 10 years, assuming the taxpayer has constant annual income.3:51:00 P.M. -H.R. 3582POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mrs. Jackson Lee (TX) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.3:43:35 P.M. -H.R. 3582DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 534, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee Part B amendment No. 5.3:43:32 P.M. -H.R. 3582An amendment, offered by Ms. Jackson Lee (TX),  numbered 5 printed in Part B of House Report 112-383 to require CBO to include as part of their macroeconomic analysis estimates of the potential impact, if any, on HUB ZONE areas as defined by the Small Business Act.3:42:42 P.M. -H.R. 3582POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Fudge amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Fudge demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.3:35:54 P.M. -H.R. 3582DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 534, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Fudge Part B amendment No. 4.3:35:52 P.M. -H.R. 3582An amendment, offered by Ms. Fudge,  numbered 4 printed in Part B of House Report 112-383 to add income equality among the variables used to determine the economic impact of the bill.3:35:42 P.M. -H.R. 3582On agreeing to the Walz (MN) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.3:32:45 P.M. -H.R. 3582DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 534, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Walz Part B amendment No. 3.3:32:42 P.M. -H.R. 3582An amendment, offered by Mr. Walz (MN),  numbered 3 printed in Part B of House Report 112-383 to include interest rates among the major economic variables to be estimated in the macroeconomic economic impact analysis.3:32:21 P.M. -H.R. 3582POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Connolly (VA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Connolly (VA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.3:25:40 P.M. -H.R. 3582DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 534, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Connolly (VA) Part B amendment No. 2.3:25:37 P.M. -H.R. 3582An amendment, offered by Mr. Connolly (VA),  numbered 2 printed in Part B of House Report 112-383 to extend the requirement for the Congressional Budget Office to prepare macroeconomic analysis of major legislation to bills or resolutions reported by the Appropriations Committees of each Chamber.3:24:54 P.M. -H.R. 3582POSTPONED 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 noes had prevailed. Mr. Peters demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.3:17:38 P.M. -H.R. 3582DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 534, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Peters Part B amendment No. 1.3:17:35 P.M. -H.R. 3582An amendment, offered by Mr. Peters,  numbered 1 printed in Part B of House Report 112-383 to add a findings section addressing the macroeconomic impact of the tax cuts of 2001 and 2003.2:06:57 P.M. -H.R. 3582GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 3582.2:06:03 P.M. -H.R. 3582The Speaker designated the Honorable Robert J. Dold to act as Chairman of the Committee.2:06:02 P.M. -H.R. 3582House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 534 and Rule XVIII.2:05:55 P.M. -H.R. 3582Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. The resolution provides for one hour of debate, each, on H.R. 3578 and H.R. 3582. All points of order against consideration of both H.R. 3578 and H.R. 3582 are waived. For H.R. 3578, the resolution makes in order the amendment printed in Part A of the report accompanying this resolution and for H.R. 3582, the resolution makes in order the amendments printed in part B of the report accompanying this resolution.2:05:50 P.M. -H.R. 3582Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 534. H.R. 3582 — “To amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to provide for macroeconomic analysis of the impact of legislation.”2:04:42 P.M. -H.R. 3630Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.2:04:41 P.M. -H.R. 3630On motion that the House instruct conferees Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 184 – 236 (Roll no. 23).1:56:30 P.M. -H. Res. 534Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.1:56:29 P.M. -H. Res. 534On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 238 – 179 (Roll no. 22).1:48:20 P.M. -H. Res. 534On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 238 – 177 (Roll no. 21).12:30:37 P.M. -H. Res. 534DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 534.12:26:28 P.M. -H. Res. 534Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 534 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3578) to amend the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 to reform the budget baseline, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3582) to amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to provide for macro-economic analysis of the impact of legislation.”12:25:58 P.M. -The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause2(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 February 2, 2012 at 9:40 a.m. stating that that body had passed S. 1296 and H.R. 588 without amendment.12:02:24 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.12:02:00 P.M. -PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Ellison to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.12:01:57 P.M. -The Speaker announced approval of the Journal.  Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.12:00:32 P.M. -Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.12:00:25 P.M. -The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of February 2.11:07:25 A.M. -The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.10:02:17 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 the legislative day.10:01:35 A.M. -The Speaker designated the Honorable Ted Poe to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.10:00:55 A.M. -The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

5:00pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the Grassley amendment #1493  (political intelligence disclosure); Agreed to: 60-39

5:23pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the Brown (OH) amendment #1481, as modified (divestiture); Not Agreed to: 26-73

5:42pm The Senate began a roll call vote on passage of S.2038, as amended (STOCK Act);Passed: 96-3

WRAP UP

ROLL CALL VOTES

1)      Paul amendment #1484 (non-trading certification); Not Agreed To: 37-61

2)      Paul amendment #1487 (prohibits executive staff rule-making)(60-vote threshold); Not Agreed To: 48-51

3)      Lieberman amendment #1511 (extends STOCK Act to senior level executive branch employees); Agreed To: 81-18

4)      Shelby amendment #1491, as modified (extends STOCK Act to senior level executive branch employees); Agreed To: 58-41

5)      Toomey-McCaskill amendment #1472 (earmark prohibition)(60-vote threshold); Not Agreed To: 40-59

6)      Inhofe amendment #1500 (earmark prohibition)(60-vote threshold); Not Agreed To: 26-73

7)      Coburn amendment #1473 (duplicative/overlapping programs)(2/3rds threshold); Not Agreed To: 60-39

8)      DeMint amendment #1488 (SoS Constitutional amendment re: term limits)(60-vote threshold); Not Agreed To: 24-75

9)      Grassley amendment #1493 (political intelligence disclosure)(60 vote-threshold); Agreed To: 60-39

10)  Brown (OH) amendment #1481, as modified (divestiture)(60-vote threshold); Not Agreed To: 26-73

11)  Passage of S.2038, STOCK Act, as amended; Passed: 96-3

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Adopted S.Res.367, designating January 2012 as “National Mentoring Month”.

Began the Rule 14 process of S.2064, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to terminate certain energy tax subsidies and lower the corporate income tax rate (DeMint).

No EXECUTIVE ITEMS