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the Senate Convenes: 10:00amET February 12,2013

  • Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of S.47, the Violence Against Women Act with the time until 11:00am equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees.
  • At 11:00am, there will be up to 6 roll call votes in relation to the following in the following order:
  • The Senate will recess following disposition of S.47 until 2:15pm to allow for the weekly caucus meetings. 
  • The State of the Union will be Tuesday evening. Senators will gather at 8:20pm in the Senate Chamber to proceed together.

The previously scheduled series of votes will now begin at 11:30am. Upon disposition of the Coburn amendment #15, the Senate will recess until 2:15pm for the weekly caucus meetings. At 2:15pm, the Senate will resume the voting sequence. All votes after the vote on the Leahy amendment will be 10 minutes in duration, including the two votes at 2:15pm. The Leahy amendment #21 was modified. Text of the modification and a summary of the amendment, as modified, is attached to this email.

11:30am:

– Leahy amendment #21, as modified (human trafficking);

– Portman amendment #10 (sex trafficking);

– Murkowski amendment #11 (tribal protections);

– Coburn amendment #15 (consolidate DOJ rape programs);

Recess until 2:15 for caucus meetings

2:15pm:

– Coburn amendment #16 (notice to victims);

– Passage of S.47, VAWA, as amended, if amended.

11:30am The Senate began a roll call vote on the Leahy amendment #21, as modified (human trafficking) to S.47, the Violence Against Women Act; Agreed to: 93-5

11:59am The Senate began a roll call vote on the Portman amendment #10 (sex trafficking); Agreed to: 100-0

12:19pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the Coburn amendment #15 (consolidate DOJ programs); Not Agreed: 46-53

2:19pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the Coburn amendment #16 (STD testing for sexual assault defendants)

2:39pm The Senate began a roll call vote on passage of S.47, the Violence Against Women Act

2:39pm The Senate began a roll call vote on passage of S.47, the Violence Against Women Act;

Passed: 78-22

WRAP UP

ROLL CALL VOTES

1) Leahy amendment #21, as modified (trafficking victims) to S.47, the Violence Against Women Act; Agreed to: 93-5

2) Portman amendment #10 (sex trafficking victims); Agreed to: 100-0

3) Coburn amendment #15 (consolidate DOJ programs); Not Agreed to: 46-53

4) Coburn amendment #16 (STD testing for sexual assault defendants); Not Agreed to: 43-57

5) Passage of S.47, VAWA; Passed: 78-22

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Adopted S.Res.29, to constitute the majority party’s membership on certain committees for the One Hundred Thirteenth Congress, or until their successors are chosen.

No EXECUTIVE ITEMS

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Senate panel approves Hagel for Pentagon chief

14 – 11 … goes to full Senate vote

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Last Floor Action:
2:41:26 P.M. – The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 8:35 P.M. today at which time the House will meet in Joint Session with the Senate to receive a communication from the President of the United States.

 The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on February 12, 2013.

12:00:40 P.M.   The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
12:01:23 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.
12:35:51 P.M.   The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.
2:00:52 P.M.   The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of February 12.
2:01:02 P.M.   Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
2:02:08 P.M.   The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:02:11 P.M.   PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Kinzinger of IL to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:02:33 P.M.   ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:18:09 P.M.   The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until later in the legislative week.
2:19:06 P.M. H.R. 267 Mr. Whitfield moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 267 — “To improve hydropower, and for other purposes.”
2:19:18 P.M. H.R. 267 Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:19:23 P.M. H.R. 267 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 267.
2:24:58 P.M. H.R. 267 At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
2:25:05 P.M. H.R. 316 Mr. Whitfield moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 316 — “To reinstate and transfer certain hydroelectric licenses and extend the deadline for commencement of construction of certain hydroelectric projects.”
2:25:22 P.M. H.R. 316 Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:25:24 P.M. H.R. 316 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 316.
2:32:25 P.M. H.R. 316 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
2:32:28 P.M. H.R. 316 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:32:32 P.M. H.R. 235 Mr. Whitfield moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 235 — “To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide grants to States to streamline State requirements and procedures for veterans with military emergency medical training to become civilian emergency medical technicians.”
2:32:49 P.M. H.R. 235 Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:32:53 P.M. H.R. 235 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 235.

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Congress: the Republican led House love fest w/Bibi @11am -the Senate deals with S.1038


The Senate Convenes at 10:00amET May 24, 2011

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 3pm with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.

Following morning business, the Senate will resume the motion to proceed to S.1038, a bill to provide for the extension of expiring provisions of the PATRIOT Act until June 1, 2015 with the time until 5pm equally divided and controlled between the two leaders or their designees.

Votes:

75: Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.1038, a bill to provide for the extension of expiring provisions of the PATRIOT Act until June 1, 2015;

Invoked: 74-8

There will be no further roll call votes during today’s session.

Unanimous Consent:

adopted S.Res.195, commemorating the 150th anniversary of the founding of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS

LEGISLATIVE DAY OF MAY 24, 2011

112TH CONGRESS – FIRST SESSION

9:40 P.M. –

The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on May 25, 2011.

On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. Bartlett moved that the House do now adjourn.

9:30 P.M. –

SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House resumed Special Order speeches.

Ms. Foxx filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 276.

8:41 P.M. –

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

8:39 P.M. –

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

H.R. 1216:

to amend the Public Health Service Act to convert funding for graduate medical education in qualified teaching health centers from direct appropriations to an authorization of appropriations

8:38 P.M. –

Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 1216 as unfinished business.

On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. Guthrie moved that the Committee rise.

8:26 P.M. –

Mr. Guthrie raised a point of order against the Weiner amendment Mr. Guthrie stated that the amendment violated clause 10 of rule XXI by increasing mandatory spending. The Chair sustained the point of order.

8:21 P.M. –

DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Weiner amendment under the five-minute rule pending reservation of a point of order.

Amendment offered by Mr. Weiner.

An amendment numbered 1 printed in the Congressional Record to add a new paragraph providing that provisions of the bill shall not take effect until the date that the Comptroller General of the United States determines there is no primary care physician shortage in the United States.

8:20 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Foxx amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Pallone demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the Foxx amendment until a time to be announced.

8:02 P.M. –

DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole continued with debate on the already pending Foxx amendment.

8:01 P.M. –

The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 1540:

to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2012 for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction, to prescribe military personnel strengths for fiscal year 2012, and for other purposes

7:58 P.M. –

Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 1540 as unfinished business.

6:48 P.M. –

GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 1540.

The Speaker designated the Honorable Steve Womack to act as Chairman of the Committee.

House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 269 and Rule XVIII.

Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1216 and H.R. 1540. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments. The rule provides for 1 hour of general debate and waives all points of order against consideration of the measures. The rule provides one motion to recommit H.R. 1216 with or without instructions. The rule also provides that after general debate on H.R. 1540, the Committee of the Whole shall rise without motion and that no further consideration of the bill shall occur except pursuant to a subsequent order of the House.

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 269.

H.R. 1216:

to amend the Public Health Service Act to convert funding for graduate medical education in qualified teaching health centers from direct appropriations to an authorization of appropriations

6:45 P.M. –

Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 1216 as unfinished business.

On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.

6:44 P.M. –

Mr. Guthrie moved that the committee rise.

On agreeing to the Cardoza amendment Failed by recorded vote: 182 – 232 (Roll no. 337).

6:37 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Tonko amendment Failed by recorded vote: 186 – 231 (Roll no. 336).

6:29 P.M. –

On motion that the committee rise Failed by recorded vote: 14 – 397 (Roll no. 335).

6:02 P.M. –

Mr. Weiner moved that the committee rise.

3:55 P.M. –

DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Foxx amendment number 7 under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Ms. Foxx.

An amendment numbered 7 printed in the Congressional Record to to prohibit the use of funds provided for graduate medical education from being used to provide abortion or training in the provision of abortion. Additionally, funds would not be provided to a teaching health center if the institution discriminates against individual health care entities that refuse to provide abortion under go training in the provision of abortion, or offer referral for abortion services.

3:54 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Cardoza amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Cardoza demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

3:42 P.M. –

DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Cardoza amendment number 9 under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. Cardoza.

An amendment numbered 9 printed in the Congressional Record to require the Government Accountability Office to conduct a study of the extent of physician shortages in areas with significant shortages. The study should also examine the effects of expanding and establishing new medical graduate programs as directed by the health care overhaul law on the number of physicians were the funding not rescinded by the bill

3:41 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Tonko amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Tonko demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

3:33 P.M. –

DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Tonko amendment number 2 under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. Tonko.

An amendment numbered 2 printed in the Congressional Record to conduct a study of the number of primary care physicians that would be trained as a result of the funding provided in the health care overhaul law compared to the number of physicians that would be trained should funding be eliminated or rescinded.

2:43 P.M. –

GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 1216.

2:42 P.M. –

The Speaker designated the Honorable Ted Poe to act as Chairman of the Committee.

House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 269 and Rule XVIII.

2:41 P.M. –

Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1216 and H.R. 1540. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments. The rule provides for 1 hour of general debate and waives all points of order against consideration of the measures. The rule provides one motion to recommit H.R. 1216 with or without instructions. The rule also provides that after general debate on H.R. 1540, the Committee of the Whole shall rise without motion and that no further consideration of the bill shall occur except pursuant to a subsequent order of the House.

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 269.

H. Res. 269:

providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 1216) to amend the Public Health Service Act to convert funding for graduate medical education in qualified teaching health centers from direct appropriations to an authorization of appropriations; providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 1540) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2012 for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction, to prescribe military personnel strengths for fiscal year 2012, and for other purposes; and waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules

2:39 P.M. –

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

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 238 – 181 (Roll no. 334).

2:31 P.M. –

On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 233 – 179 (Roll no. 333).

1:13 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 269.

Considered as privileged matter.

1:10 P.M. –

PRINTING OF PROCEEDINGS IN RECORD – Ms. Foxx asked unanimous consent that the proceedings had during the recess be printed in the Congressional Record of today. Agreed to without objection.

H. Res. 274:

electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives

1:09 P.M. –

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

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.

Considered as privileged matter.

S. 990:

to provide for an additional temporary extension of programs under the Small Business Act and the Small Business Investment Act of 1958, and for other purposes

1:06 P.M. –

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

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

1:01 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 990.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Graves (MO) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

1:00 P.M. –

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

12:46 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.

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 24.

12:16 P.M. –

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:45 P.M. today.

JOINT MEETING – The Speaker announced that the Joint Meeting was dissolved. The House remains in recess until approximately 12:45 p.m.

10:58 A.M. –

JOINT MEETING – The House has reconvened in Joint Meeting with the Senate to receive an address by His Excellency Binyamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister of Israel

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 24.

10:05 A.M. –

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The House will reconvene in Joint Meeting with the Senate for the purpose of receiving His Excellency Binyamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister of Israel. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.

10:02 A.M. –

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Ms. Ros-Lehtinen to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

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

10:01 A.M. –

Today’s prayer was offered by Rabbi Jeremy Wiederhorn, The Conservative Synagogue, Westport, Connecticut

10:00 A.M. –

The Speaker designated the Honorable Eric Cantor to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

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Congress:debates & votes today -the Republican led House -the Senate


The Senate Convenes at  9:30amET March 8, 2011

Morning business for 2 hours with Senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each with the Republicans controlling the first hour and the Majority controlling the final half.

Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of S.23, the America Invents Act, post-cloture.

By unanimous consent, all time during adjournment, morning business and recess will count post-cloture on S.23.

The Senate will recess from 12:30pm until 2:15pm for the weekly caucus luncheons.

The Majority Leader hopes to reach an agreement regarding H.R.1 and the Democratic alternative. Senators should expect roll call votes during Tuesday’s session of the Senate.

The Senate has reached an agreement to complete action on S.23, America Invents Act, tonight and to set up votes on H.R.1 and the Democratic alternative offered by Senator Inouye tomorrow at 3pm.

Under the agreement, the Reid amendment #152 was withdrawn and the Reid amendment #143 (EPSCOR), was modified and agreed to. There will now there will be up to 30 minutes for debate equally divided prior to a vote on passage of S.23, as amended, the America Invents Act. Senators should expect the vote on passage to begin around 6:15pm, if all time is used. However, time may be yielded back.

Furthermore, at 12:00 noon tomorrow, Wednesday, March 9, there will be up to 3 hours for debate on H.R.1 and the Democratic alternative offered by Senator Inouye. Upon the use or yielding back of time, there will be 2 roll call votes on the following items:

– Passage of H.R.1, Department of Defense Appropriation and Long Term Continuing Resolution for Fiscal Year 2011; and

– Inouye substitute amendment #149 (Democratic Alternative).

Each proposal will be subject to 60-vote thresholds. If H.R.1 achieves 60 votes, it will be read a third time and passed and, if it doesn’t achieve 60 votes, Senator Reid will be recognized to offer the Inouye substitute amendment #149. If the Substitute achieves 60 votes, the bill, as amended, would be read a third time and passed, and if it doesn’t achieve 60 votes it will be returned to the calendar. No motions or amendments are in order to the substitute or the bill prior to the votes.

Cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R.1 was vitiated.

Votes:

35: Passage of S.23, as amended, the America Invents Act;

Passed: 95-5

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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS

LEGISLATIVE DAY OF MARCH 8, 2011

112TH CONGRESS – FIRST SESSION

7:09 P.M. –

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

7:07 P.M. –

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

7:04 P.M. –

Mr. Bishop (UT) filed reports from the Committee on Rules, H. Res. 150 and H. Res. 151.

H. Res. 149:

electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives

7:03 P.M. –

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

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.

Mr. Larson (CT) asked unanimous consent to consider as introduced.

Considered by unanimous consent.

H.R. 525:

to amend the Public Health Service Act to enhance and increase the number of veterinarians trained in veterinary public health

7:01 P.M. –

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

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 280 – 138 (Roll no. 164).

6:53 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 570:

to amend the Public Health Service Act to enhance the roles of dentists and allied dental personnel in the Nation’s disaster response framework, and for other purposes

6:52 P.M. –

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

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 401 – 12 (Roll no. 163).

6:31 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

6:30 P.M. –

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

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 8.

4:31 P.M. –

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

4:30 P.M. –

The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notification that the national emergency with respect to Iran shall continue – referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 112-13).

H.R. 525:

to amend the Public Health Service Act to enhance and increase the number of veterinarians trained in veterinary public health

4:29 P.M. –

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

4:23 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 525.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H.R. 570:

to amend the Public Health Service Act to enhance the roles of dentists and allied dental personnel in the Nation’s disaster response framework, and for other purposes

4:22 P.M. –

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

4:13 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 570.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until 6:30 p.m. today.

4:12 P.M. –

The House received a communication from the Honorable Mrs. Christensen . Mrs. Christensen submitted her resignation from the Committee on Homeland Security. The resignation was accepted without objection.

The House received a communication from Robin Reeder, Archivist, Office of the Clerk. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Ms. Reeder notified the House that she had been served with a civil subpoena, issued before the Evidentiary Panel for the State Bar of Texas, for documents and that after consultation with the Office of General Counsel, she had determined that compliance with the subpoena was inconsistent with the precedents and privileges of the House.

The House received a communication from the Honorable Mrs. Christensen . Mrs. Christensen submitted her resignation from the Committee on Natural Resources. The resignation was accepted without objection.

4:01 P.M. –

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

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Ms. Foxx to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

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

4:00 P.M. –

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

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 8.

2:23 P.M. –

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

2:00 P.M. –

MORNING-HOUR DEBATES – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debates. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 4:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.

The Speaker designated the Honorable Kevin Yoder to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

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3days til Xmas … is the duck done or still lame …Congress still in SEssion-Final vote on START might happen,test vote on 9/11 Responders


Senate Convenes: 9:00amET December 22, 2010

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

Senators will be notified when any votes are scheduled.

The following amendments are pending to the START Treaty:
– Corker #4904, as modified (Missile Defense)
– Kyl #4892, as modified (Facilities)
Votes:
298: Resolution of Advise and Consent to Ratification, as amended, for the New START Treaty;
Agreed To: 71-26. 

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

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

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

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

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

Passed H.R.6517, with Brown substitute amendment (Brown substitute is a 6-week extension of Andean Trade Preferences Drug Eradication Act and Trade Adjustment Assistance).
Unanimous Consent:
Passed H.R.6523, the DoD Authorization bill, with Levin-McCain amendment.Passed S.4053, the SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

6:00 P.M. –

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

On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. McDermott moved that the House do now adjourn.

H.R. 6517:

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

5:58 P.M. –

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

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

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

5:57 P.M. –

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

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

5:52 P.M. –

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

H. Res. 1784:

appointing a committee to inform the President

5:49 P.M. –

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

5:48 P.M. –

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.

Considered as privileged matter.

S. 3903:

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

5:47 P.M. –

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

On passage Passed without objection.

5:46 P.M. –

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

Considered by unanimous consent.

S. 4058:

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

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

On passage Passed without objection.

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

Considered by unanimous consent.

S. 3481:

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

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

5:45 P.M. –

On passage Passed without objection.

H. Res. 1783:

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

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

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.

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

Considered by unanimous consent.

H.R. 5901:

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

5:44 P.M. –

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

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

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

H. Res. 1779:

honoring the 50th anniversary of the Freedom Rides

5:43 P.M. –

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

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.

H. Res. 1461:

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

5:40 P.M. –

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

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.

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

Considered by unanimous consent.

S. 372:

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

5:39 P.M. –

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

On passage Passed without objection.

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

Amendment offered by Mr. Van Hollen.

5:38 P.M. –

Considered by unanimous consent.

5:36 P.M. –

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

H.R. 847:

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

5:35 P.M. –

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

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

4:21 P.M. –

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

4:10 P.M. –

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

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

H.R. 847:

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

3:55 P.M. –

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

3:54 P.M. –

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

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

3:53 P.M. –

The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on December 22, 2010 at 11:30 p.m.: That the Senate passed S. 4053.

3:52 P.M. –

The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on December 22, 2010 at 2:17 p.m.: That the Senate passed H.R. 6398, without amendment.

3:50 P.M. –

The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on December 22, 2010 at 3:11 p.m.: That the Senate passed H.R. 847, with an amendment.

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

11:25 A.M. –

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

11:13 A.M. –

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

H.R. 6523:

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

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

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

11:10 A.M. –

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

11:08 A.M. –

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

The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received a message from the Secretary of the Senate on December 22, 2010, at 9:41 a.m. stating that that body had passed H.R. 5470, H.R. 4445, S. 3903 and H.R. 6523 with amendments.

11:06 A.M. –

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

11:05 A.M. –

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

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

11:04 A.M. –

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

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

Black History

Wednesday -Congress 9/29


The Senate Convenes: 9:30aET September 29, 2010

Following any Leader remarks, there will be a period of morning business until 10:00am with the time equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees.At 10:00am, the Senate will debate the motion to proceed to H.J.Res 39, a joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule relating to status as a grandfathered health plan under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Under a unanimous consent agreement, there will be 2 hours for debate equally divided and controlled between the Leaders or their designees. Upon the use or yielding back of time (approximately 12:00 noon), the Senate will proceed to vote on the motion to proceed to H.J.Res. 39. Under the agreement reached, if the motion to proceed is agreed to there would be 1 hour for debate on the joint resolution of disapproval prior to a vote on passage.

If the motion to proceed is defeated, the Senate will immediately resume consideration of the motion to proceed to H.R.3081, the legislative vehicle for the Continuing Resolution, post-cloture. By consent any time during the adjournment, recess, period of morning business, or with respect to S.J.Res. 30 will count post-cloture.

We are working on an agreement to complete action on the Continuing Resolution tomorrow. Senators will be notified when any agreement on the CR is reached.

The Senate will recess from 12:30 until 2:15pm to allow for the weekly caucus meetings.

At 2:15pm, the Senate will resume consideration of H.R.3081, the legislative vehicle for the Continuing Resolution.

This morning, Senator Reid asked unanimous consent that the Senate take up and pass the following bills and Senator Coburn objected to each request.

– H.R.388, Crane Conservation Act of 2009;
– S.859, Marine Mammal Rescue Assistance Amendments of 2009;
– S.529, Great Cats and Rare Canids Act of 2009;
– S.850, Shark Conservation Act of 2009; and
– S.1748, Southern Sea Otter Recovery and Research Act, with committee reported substitute amendment.

The Senate has locked in an agreement that will allow us to complete action on the Continuing Resolution tonight.

The only amendments in order to the CR will be the following:

– Inouye substitute amendment (text of the CR)
– DeMint amendment re: extend the length of the CR
– Thune amendment re: reduce spending level (this amendment is not subject to division)

Debate on the bill will be limited to 2 hours, equally divided.

Debate on each amendment is limited to 30 minutes, equally divided.

Upon the use or yielding back of all time, the Senate will proceed to vote with respect to the amendments to the substitute in the order in which they were offered. Each amendment is subject to a 60-affirmative vote threshold.

Upon disposition of the amendments, the substitute will be agreed to, and the Senate will proceed to vote on passage of the bill, as amended.

No budget points of order are in order to the bill or substitute. There will be 2 minutes for debate prior to each vote and any vote after the first vote will be 10 minutes in duration.

The Senate began consideration of the CR at approximately 4:50pm. If all time is used, there would be up to 3 roll call votes around 7:50pm. There is a chance that some of the time may be yielded back.

Senator Reid filed cloture on the motions to proceed to the following bills:

– S.3815, Promoting Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles Act of 2010;
– S.3772, Paycheck Fairness Act; and
– S.510, FDA Food Safety Modernization Act.
Votes:
244: Enzi Motion to Proceed to H.J.Res 39, a Joint Resolution providing for Congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule relating to status as a grandfathered health plan under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act;
Not Agreed To: 40-59.245: Thune amendment #4676: (5% cut)
Not Agreed To: 48-51

246: DeMint amendment #246: (extend CR until February 4, 2011);
Not Agreed To: 39-60

247: Passage of H.R.3081, Continuing Resolution;
Passed: 69-30

248: Adoption of S.Con.Res.321, Adjournment Resolution;
Adopted: 54-39
Unanimous Consent:
Concurred in House Amendments with amendments with respect to H.R.3619, Coast Guard Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 2010 and 2011.
S.3774, a bill to extend the deadline for Social Services Block Grant expenditures of supplemental funds appropriated following disasters occurring in 2008.
H.R.6200, WIPA and PABSS Extension Act of 2010
H.R.1061, Hoh Indian Tribe Safe Homelands Act (with Cantwell amendment)
S.2847, Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Act (CALM Act) (with Whitehouse amendment)
H.R.4543, a bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4285 Payne Avenue in San Jose, California, as the “Anthony J. Cortese Post Office Building”.
H.R.5341, a bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 100 Orndorf Drive in Brighton, Michigan, as the “Joyce Rogers Post Office Building”.
H.R.5390, a bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 13301 Smith Road in Cleveland, Ohio, as the “David John Donafee Post Office Building”.
H.R.5450, a bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3894 Crenshaw Boulevard in Los Angeles, California, as the “Tom Bradley Post Office Building”.
S.685, Oil Spill Prevention Act of 2009 (with substitute amendment)
S.3794, Formerly Owned Resources for Veterans to Express Thanks for Service Act of 2010
H.R.1722, Telework Improvements Act of 2010 (with substitute amendment)
House Message with respect to S.3397, the Secure and Responsible Drug Disposal Act of 2010 (concurred in House Message)
S.Res.278, a resolution honoring the Hudson River School painters for their contributions to the United States Senate.
S.Res.573, a resolution urging the development of a comprehensive strategy to ensure stability in Somalia, and for other purposes.
S.Con.Res.52, a concurrent resolution expressing support for the designation of March 20 as a National Day of Recognition for Long-Term Care Physicians (with technical amendment).
S.Con.Res.72, a concurrent resolution recognizing the 45th anniversary of the White House Fellows Program.
H.Con.Res.319, recognizing the anniversary of the tragic shootings that occurred at Fort Hood, Texas, on November 5, 2009.
S.Con.Res.74, honoring the 28th Infantry Division for serving and protecting the United States.
S.Res.667, a resolution recognizing the 40th anniversary of the Coastal States Organization;
S.Res.668, a resolution expressing support for the designation of October 20, 2010, as the “National Day on Writing”;
S.Res.669, a resolution recognizing Filipino American History Month in October 2010;
S.Res.670, a resolution designating the week beginning on Monday, November 8, 2010, as “National Veterans History Project Week”;
S.Res671, a resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Red Ribbon Week, 2010; and
S.Res672, a resolution designating October 9, 2010, as “National Chess Day”Executive Calendar
Cal # 500 – Julie Reiskin – Legal Services Corp
Cal # 501 – Gloria Valencia-Weber – Legal Services Corp
Cal # 810 – Raul Yzguierre – Ambassador to the Dominican Republic
Cal #1009 – Sarah Raskin – Member Board of Governors – Federal Reserve
Cal #1010-1011 – Janet Yellen – Member/Chair Board of Governors Federal Reserve
Cal # 1054 – Anne M. Harrington – Deputy Administrator Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation
Cal #1102 – Joseph Hogsett – US Attorney for Southern District of IN
Cal #1103 – Michael Moore – US Attorney for the Middle District of Georgia
Cal #1104 – Beverly Harvard – US Marshal for the Northern District of Georgia
Cal #1105 – James Clark – US Marshal for the Western District of Kentucky
Cal #1106 – Kenneth Runde – US Marshal for Northern District of Iowa
Cal #1107 – Michael Bladel – US Marshal for Southern District of Iowa
Cal # 1108 – Steve Linkick – Inspector General of the Housing Finance Agency
Cal #1109 – Osvaldo Munet – Inspector General, Import Export Bank
Cal #1110 – Edward Brehm – African Development Foundation
Cal #1111 – Johnnie Carson – African Development Foundation
Cal #1112 – Mimi Alemayehou – Overseas Private Investment Bank
Cal #1113 – Duane Woeth – Council on Int’l Civil Aviation
Cal #1115 – Alexander A. Arivizu – Ambassador for Albania
Cal #1116 – Joseph Mussomeli – Ambassador for Slovenia
Cal #1121 – William C. Killian – US Attorney for Eastern District of TN
Cal #1122 – Robert O’Neill – US Attorney for Middle District of FL
Cal #1123 – Albert Najera – US Marshal for Eastern District of CA
Cal #1124 – William Sibert – US Marshal for Eastern District of MO
Cal #1125 – Myron Sutton – US Marshal for Northern District of IN
Cal #1126 – David Singer – US Marshal for Central District of CA
Cal #1127 – Jeffrey Holt – US Marshal for Western District of TN
Cal #1128 – Steven Stafford – US Marshal for Southern District of CA
Cal #1129 – Mary Minow – National Museum and Library Sciences Board
Cal #1130 – Subra Suresh – National Science Foundation
Cal #1131 – Pamela Young-Holmes – National Council on Disability
Cal #1132 – Harry Korrell – Legal Services Corp Board
Cal #1133 – Joseph Pietryzk – Legal Services Corp Board
Cal #1134 – Julie Reiskin – Legal Services Corp Board
Cal #1140- 1170 Military Promotions
Cal #1171 – David Buckley – Inspector General, Central Intelligence Agency
Cal #1172 – Maria Raffinan – Associate Justice, D.C. Superior Court

Discharged from Committee and Confirmed

PN832 – Kevin Concannon – Commodity Credit Corp Board
PN833 – Kathleen Merrigan – Commodity Credit Corp Board
PN 834 – James Miller – Commodity Credit Corp Board
PN836 – Dallas Tonsager – Commodity Credit Corp Board

PN1499 – Michael Ormsby – US Attorney for Eastern District of WA
PN1976 – Mark Green – US Attorney for Eastern District of OK
PN2071 – Paul Thielen – US Marshal for District of SD

PN2091 – Nancy Lindborg – USAID
PN2098 – Donald Steinberg – USAID
PN2128 – Cameron Munter – US Ambassador to Pakistan

PN1952 – Robert Mikulak – US Ambassador, Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons
PN1988 – Kristie Kenney – Ambassador to Thailand
PN1989 – Jo Ellen Powell – Ambassador to Mauritania
PN1991 – Mark Boulware – Ambassador to Chad
PN1992 – Christopher McMullen – Ambassador to Angola
PN1994 – Wanda Nesbitt – Ambassador to Namibia
PN1995 – Karen Steward – Ambassador to Lao People’s Republic
PN2129 – Pamela White – Ambassador to Gambia

Treaties
Cal # 2 – Hague Convention on International Recovery of Child Support and Family Maintenance

Cal # 5 – Treaty with United Kingdom Concerning Defense Trade Cooperation

Cal # 6 – Treaty with Australia Concerning Defense and Trade Cooperation (w/ DeMint Amdt.)

Please note: The Senate will be in pro forma sessions until Nov. 12 so no nominations will be returned.

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The next meeting in the House is scheduled for 10amET September 29, 2010

CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF SEPTEMBER 29, 2010
111TH CONGRESS – SECOND SESSION

1:04 A.M. –

The House adjourned pursuant to H. Con. Res. 321. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on November 15, 2010. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. Engel moved that the House do now adjourn.

12:59 A.M. –

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

S. 3802:

to designate a mountain and icefield in the State of Alaska as the “Mount Stevens” and “Ted Stevens Icefield”, respectively

12:57 A.M. –

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

12:56 A.M. –

On passage Passed without objection. Considered by unanimous consent.

Mr. Oberstar asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.

H.R. 3619:

to authorize appropriations for the Coast Guard for fiscal year 2010, and for other purposes

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendments to the House amendment to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.

12:55 A.M. –

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

S. 1510:

to transfer statutory entitlements to pay and hours of work authorized by the District of Columbia Code for current members of the United States Secret Service Uniformed Division from the District of Columbia Code to the United States Code

12:50 A.M. –

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment to the House amendment Agreed to without objection.

12:49 A.M. –

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

H.R. 1210:

to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for arthritis research and public health, and for other purposes

12:48 A.M. –

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

12:47 A.M. –

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

H.R. 5462:

to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, to establish and implement a birth defects prevention, risk reduction, and public awareness program

The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

12:46 A.M. –

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

H.R. 2941:

to reauthorize and enhance Johanna’s Law to increase public awareness and knowledge with respect to gynecologic cancers

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

12:45 A.M. –

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

H.R. 1230:

to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the establishment of a National Acquired Bone Marrow Failure Disease Registry, to authorize research on acquired bone marrow failure diseases, and for other purposes

The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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

12:44 A.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 2408:

to expand the research and awareness activities of the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention with respect to scleroderma, and for other purposes

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 1032:

to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and the Public Health Service Act to improve the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases in women

12:43 A.M. –

The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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

Considered as unfinished business.

S. 3751:

to amend the Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Act of 2005

12:42 A.M. –

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 1347:

to amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to provide for the establishment and implementation of concussion management guidelines with respect to school-aged children, and for other purposes

12:41 A.M. –

The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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

Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 2818:

to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the establishment of a drug-free workplace information clearinghouse, to support residential methamphetamine treatment programs for pregnant and parenting women, to improve the prevention and treatment of methamphetamine addiction, and for other purposes

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

12:40 A.M. –

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

H.R. 5354:

to establish an Advisory Committee on Gestational Diabetes, to provide grants to better understand and reduce gestational diabetes, and for other purposes

The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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

12:39 A.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 2999:

to amend the Public Health Service Act to enhance and increase the number of veterinarians trained in veterinary public health

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

12:38 A.M. –

Considered as unfinished business. The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate agreed in the House amendment to the text of the bill with amendments; Senate agreed to the House amendment to the title of the bill.

H.R. 758:

to amend title IV of the Public Health Service Act to provide for the establishment of pediatric research consortia

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

12:37 A.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

S. 3196:

to amend the Presidential Transition Act of 1963 to provide that certain transition services shall be available to eligible candidates before the general election

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 3243:

to amend section 5542 of title 5, United States Code, to provide that any hours worked by Federal firefighters under a qualified trade-of-time arrangement shall be excluded for purposes of determinations relating to overtime pay

12:36 A.M. –

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

Considered as unfinished business.

H. Res. 1603:

expressing support for designation of September 2010 as National Craniofacial Acceptance Month

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

12:35 A.M. –

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. Considered as unfinished business.

H. Res. 1617:

supporting the goals and purpose of Gold Star Mothers Day, which is observed on the last Sunday in September of each year in remembrance of the supreme sacrifice made by mothers who lose a son or daughter serving in the Armed Forces

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

12:34 A.M. –

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

12:33 A.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 6118:

to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2 Massachusetts Avenue, N.E., in Washington, D.C., as the “Dorothy I. Height Post Office Building”

12:32 A.M. –

The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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

12:31 A.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

H. Res. 1479:

supporting the United States Paralympics, honoring the Paralympic athletes, and for other purposes

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.

Considered as unfinished business.

H. Res. 1546:

congratulating the Washington Stealth for winning the National Lacrosse League Championship

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

12:30 A.M. –

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

H. Res. 1442:

supporting the goals and ideals of United States Military History Month

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.

12:29 A.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 5605:

to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 47 East Fayette Street in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, as the “George C. Marshall Post Office”

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 5606:

to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 47 South 7th Street in Indiana, Pennsylvania, as the “James M. ‘Jimmy’ Stewart Post Office Building”

12:28 A.M. –

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 4602:

to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1332 Sharon Copley Road in Sharon Center, Ohio, as the “Emil Bolas Post Office”

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

12:27 A.M. –

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 2853:

to require the purchase of domestically made flags of the United States of America for use by the Federal Government

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

12:26 A.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 3940:

to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to extend grants and other assistance to facilitate a political status public education program for the people of Guam

12:25 A.M. –

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 386 – 5 (Roll no. 565).

H.R. 3081:

making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes

12:18 A.M. –

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by recorded vote: 228 – 194 (Roll no. 564).

11:59 P.M. –

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

11:55 P.M. –

The House resumed debate on the motion to agree to the Senate Amendments to H.R. 3081. The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S. 3774.

H.R. 3081:

making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes

11:54 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with 1 hour of debate on the motion to agree in the Senate amendments to H.R. 3081.

11:53 P.M. –

Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1682, the House moved to agree to the Senate amendments.

H.R. 512:

to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit certain State election administration officials from actively participating in electoral campaigns

11:52 P.M. –

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 296 – 129 (Roll no. 563).

11:44 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 946:

to enhance citizen access to Government information and services by establishing that Government documents issued to the public must be written clearly, and for other purposes

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 341 – 82 (Roll no. 562).

11:38 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

S. 3729:

to authorize the programs of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration for fiscal years 2011 through 2013, and for other purposes

11:36 P.M. –

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 304 – 118 (Roll no. 561). Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

11:30 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

H. Res. 1682:

providing for consideration of the Senate Amendments to the bill ( H.R. 3081) making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes

11:29 P.M. –

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 233 – 191 (Roll no. 560).

11:23 P.M. –

On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 240 – 186 (Roll no. 559).

11:15 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 2701:

to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2010 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes

11:14 P.M. –

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 244 – 181 (Roll no. 558).

10:46 P.M. –

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of the motion to concur in the Senate amendment to H.R. 2701, ordering the previous question and adoption of H.Res. 1682, and motions to suspend the rules; all of which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.

H.R. 2701:

to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2010 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes

Considered as unfinished business.

H. Res. 1682:

providing for consideration of the Senate Amendments to the bill ( H.R. 3081) making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes

10:45 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 1682, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Dreier demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day.

10:08 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1682 Considered as privileged matter.

10:07 P.M. –

THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE NATIONAL URBAN AIR TOXICS RESEARCH CENTER – Pursuant to Section 112 of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7412), and the order of the House of January 6, 2009, the Speaker appointed Ms. Jane Luxton, McLean, Virginia. THE SOCIAL SECURITY ADVISORY BOARD – Pursuant to Section 703 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 903), and the order of the House of January 6, 2009, the Speaker appointed Mrs. Dorcas R. Hardy, Spotsylvania, VA.

The House received a communication from John A. Boehner, Republican Leader. Pursuant to Section 214(a) of the Help America Vote Act of 2002 (42 U.S.C. 15344), Mr. Boehner notified the House that he reappointed Thomas A. Fuentes of Lake Forest, California to the Election Assistance Commission Board of Advisors.

H.R. 3940:

to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to extend grants and other assistance to facilitate a political status public education program for the people of Guam

10:06 P.M. –

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

9:46 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments to H.R. 3940. Mr. Miller, George moved that the House suspend the rules an agree to the Senate amendments.

9:43 P.M. –

Mr. Arcuri filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 1682.

S. 3729:

to authorize the programs of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration for fiscal years 2011 through 2013, and for other purposes

9:41 P.M. –

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

8:58 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3729. Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Gordon (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

H.R. 6014:

to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 212 Main Street in Hartman, Arkansas, as the “M.R. ‘Bucky’ Walters Post Office”

8:57 P.M. –

WITHDRAWAL OF MOTION TO SUSPEND THE RULES – Mr. Driehaus asked unanimous consent to withdraw his motion to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 6014 which he had offered on September 28, 2010. Agreed to without objection.

H.R. 3219:

to amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements in the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs relating to insurance and health care, and for other purposes

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by voice vote.

8:55 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House continued with further debate on H.R. 3219. The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate agreed to H. Con. Res. 321 and passed H.R. 3081 amended.

H.R. 3219:

to amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements in the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs relating to insurance and health care, and for other purposes

8:31 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments to H.R. 3219. Mr. Filner moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments.

S. 1132:

to amend title 18, United States Code, to improve the provisions relating to the carrying of concealed weapons by law enforcement officers, and for other purposes

8:29 P.M. –

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

8:20 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1132. Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

S. 3397:

to amend the Controlled Substances Act to provide for take-back disposal of controlled substances in certain instances, and for other purposes

8:19 P.M. –

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

8:06 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3397. Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H.R. 946:

to enhance citizen access to Government information and services by establishing that Government documents issued to the public must be written clearly, and for other purposes

8:05 P.M. –

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

7:53 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments to H.R. 946. Mr. Clay moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments.

H.R. 6166:

to authorize the production of palladium bullion coins to provide affordable opportunities for investments in precious metals, and for other purposes

7:51 P.M. –

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On passage Passed without objection.

On agreeing to the Watt amendment Agreed to without objection.

Amendment offered by Mr. Watt.

Considered by unanimous consent.

Mr. Watt asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.

H.R. 6162:

to provide research and development authority for alternative coinage materials to the Secretary of the Treasury, increase congressional oversight over coin production, and ensure the continuity of certain numismatic items

7:50 P.M. –

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On passage Passed without objection.

On agreeing to the Watt amendment Agreed to without objection.

Amendment offered by Mr. Watt.

Considered by unanimous consent.

Mr. Watt asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.

H.R. 2701:

to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2010 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes

7:44 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the motion to concur in the Senate amendment to H.R. 2701, the Chair postponed further proceedings until later in the legislative day.

6:31 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to H.Res. 1674, the House proceeded with 1 hour of debate on the motion to concur in the Senate amendment to H.R. 2701.

6:30 P.M. –

Mr. Reyes moved that the House agree to the Senate amendment Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1674.

6:26 P.M. –

The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notification that an Executive Order was issued with respect to the national emergency declared in response to the actions and policies of the Government of Iran. – referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 111-147).

H.R. 3421:

to exclude from consumer credit reports medical debt that has been in collection and has been fully paid or settled, and for other purposes

6:25 P.M. –

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 336 – 82 (Roll no. 557). Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

6:19 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 4072:

to require that certain Federal job training and career education programs give priority to programs that provide a national industry-recognized and portable credential

6:18 P.M. –

The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 412 – 10 (Roll no. 556).

6:08 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 6160:

to develop a rare earth materials program, to amend the National Materials and Minerals Policy, Research and Development Act of 1980, and for other purposes

6:07 P.M. –

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 325 – 98 (Roll no. 555).

5:58 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.

H.R. 2378:

to amend title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930 to clarify that fundamental exchange-rate misalignment by any foreign nation is actionable under United States countervailing and antidumping duty laws, and for other purposes

5:57 P.M. –

The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

On passage Passed by recorded vote: 348 – 79 (Roll no. 554).

5:22 P.M. –

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

4:06 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1674, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2378, as amended.

4:04 P.M. –

Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 847 and H.R. 2378. With respect to H.R. 847, the rule grants a closed rule providing one hour of debate in the House, with 30 minutes equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 20 minutes equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on the Judiciary, and 10 minutes equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Ways and Means. Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1674.

H. Res. 1326:

calling on the Government of Japan to immediately address the growing problem of abduction to and retention of United States citizen minor children in Japan, to work closely with the Government of the United States to return these children to their custodial parent or to the original jurisdiction for a custody determination in the United States, to provide left-behind parents immediate access to their children, and to adopt without delay the 1980 Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction

4:02 P.M. –

The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 416 – 1 (Roll no. 553).

3:54 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 5993:

to amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure that beneficiaries of Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance receive financial counseling and disclosure information regarding life insurance payments, and for other purposes

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 358 – 66 (Roll no. 552).

3:46 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 3685:

to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to include on the main page of the Internet website of the Department of Veterans Affairs a hyperlink to the VetSuccess Internet website and to publicize such Internet website

3:45 P.M. –

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 425 – 0 (Roll no. 551). Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

3:37 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.

H.R. 847:

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

3:36 P.M. –

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On passage Passed by recorded vote: 268 – 160 (Roll no. 550).

3:28 P.M. –

On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 185 – 244 (Roll no. 549).

3:01 P.M. –

The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.

2:52 P.M. –

DEBATE – Mr. Waxman reserved a point of order against the Lee (NY) motion to recommit with instructions. Subsequently, the reservation was withdrawn. The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Lee (NY) motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to report the same back to the House with an amendment to repeal specified spending provisions in patient protection and affordable care.

2:28 P.M. –

Mr. Lee (NY) moved to recommit with instructions to Energy and Commerce.

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

1:08 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1674, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 847, as amended.

1:07 P.M. –

Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 847 and H.R. 2378. With respect to H.R. 847, the rule grants a closed rule providing one hour of debate in the House, with 30 minutes equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 20 minutes equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on the Judiciary, and 10 minutes equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Ways and Means. Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1674.

1:06 P.M. –

Mr. Waxman filed a report from the Committee on Energy and Commerce on H. Res. 1561.

H. Res. 1674:

providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 847) to amend the Public Health Service Act to extend and improve protections and services to individuals directly impacted by the terrorist attack in New York City on September 11, 2001, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 2378) to amend title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930 to clarify that fundamental exchange-rate misalignment by any foreign nation is actionable under United States countervailing and antidumping duty laws, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill ( H.R. 2701) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2010 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes

1:05 P.M. –

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 234 – 183 (Roll no. 548).

12:56 P.M. –

On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 235 – 183 (Roll no. 547).

12:48 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

12:47 P.M. –

UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the question of ordering the previous question to H.Res. 1674 and agreeing to the resolution which were debated earlier and on which further proceedings were postponed.

H. Con. Res. 321:

providing for a conditional adjourment of the House of Representatives and a conditional recess or adjournment of the Senate

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 210 – 209 (Roll no. 546).

12:21 P.M. –

Considered as privileged matter.

H. Res. 1674:

providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 847) to amend the Public Health Service Act to extend and improve protections and services to individuals directly impacted by the terrorist attack in New York City on September 11, 2001, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 2378) to amend title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930 to clarify that fundamental exchange-rate misalignment by any foreign nation is actionable under United States countervailing and antidumping duty laws, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill ( H.R. 2701) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2010 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes

12:20 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 1674, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question, and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Dreier demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day.

12:15 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House continued with further debate on H. Res. 1674.

12:14 P.M. –

On motion to adjourn Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 2 – 409, 1 Present (Roll no. 545).

11:42 A.M. –

Mr. Diaz-Balart, L. moved that the House do now adjourn.

H. Res. 1674:

providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 847) to amend the Public Health Service Act to extend and improve protections and services to individuals directly impacted by the terrorist attack in New York City on September 11, 2001, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 2378) to amend title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930 to clarify that fundamental exchange-rate misalignment by any foreign nation is actionable under United States countervailing and antidumping duty laws, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill ( H.R. 2701) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2010 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes

10:38 A.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1674 Considered as privileged matter.

10:19 A.M. –

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House resumed one minute speeches.

10:18 A.M. –

Ms. Pingree (ME) filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 1674.

10:08 A.M. –

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

10:06 A.M. –

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Ms. Ros-Lehtinen to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

10:04 A.M. –

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

10:02 A.M. –

Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Scott Moore, Doctoral Student, Erfurt, Germany.

10:00 A.M. –

The House convened, starting a new legislative day