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Congress: the Republican led House debate/vote Hunting&Fishing on Fed Land- 234-175 – the Senate consider S.1789, the Postal Reform bill


the Senate Convenes: 10:00am

  • Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in morning business until 11:00am with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each with the Republicans controlling the first half and the Majority controlling the final half.
  • Following morning business, the Senate will consider the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.1789, the Postal Reform bill with up to 10 minutes of debate equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees. By consent, the motion to proceed to the motion to reconsider the vote by which cloture was not invoked on the motion to proceed to S.1789 (on March 27, 2012) will be agreed to and the motion to reconsider will be also be agreed to. Upon the use or yielding back of time (at approximately 11:10am), there will be a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.1789, the Postal Reform bill, upon reconsideration.
  • The Senate will recess from 12:30pm until 2:15pm to allow for the weekly caucus meetings.

11:15am The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.1789, the Postal Reform bill; Invoked: Invoked: 74-22

The Senate is debating the motion to proceed to S.1789, post cloture.

By unanimous consent, the motion to proceed to S.1789, the Postal Reform bill was agreed to. Senator Reid then asked consent that only relevant amendments be in order to the bill. Senator Paul objected to his request.

Senator Reid then withdrew the committee-reported substitute amendment and offered the Lieberman-Collins substitute amendment #2000, filled the remainder of the amendment tree and filed cloture on the substitute amendment #2000 and filed cloture on S.1789.

If no agreement is reached, the cloture vote on the substitute amendment will occur on Thursday morning.

Lastly, Senator Reid moved to proceed to Legislative Calendar #312, S.1925, the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act.

The filing deadline for first degree amendments to the Lieberman-Collins substitute amendment #2000, as modified and to S.1789, the Postal Reform bill is 1:00pm on Wednesday. If your Senator has a germane first degree amendment and would like to preserve his or her ability to offer, please send a signed copy of the amendment to the cloakroom prior to the deadline. If you have already filed, there is no need to re-file.

WRAP UP

ROLL CALL VOTE

1) Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.1789, the Postal Reform bill; Invoked: 74-22

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Adopted S.Res.420, designating April 5, 2012, as “Gold Star Wives Day”.

Adopted S.Res.421, designating April 20 through 22, 2012 as “Global Youth Service Day”.

Adopted S.Res.422, commending and congratulating the University of Kentucky men’s basketball team for winning the Division I NCAA Championship.

Adopted S.Res.423, congratulating Western Washington University for winning the 2012 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II Men’s Basketball Championship.

No EXECUTIVE ITEMS

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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS

LEGISLATIVE DAY OF APRIL 17, 2012

 112TH CONGRESS – SECOND SESSION 

-SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.7:14:53 P.M. -ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.7:14:21 P.M. -H.R. 4089Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.7:14:19 P.M. -H.R. 4089On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: (Roll no. 164).7:05:11 P.M. -H.R. 4089On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 163).6:47:40 P.M. -H.R. 4089The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered pursuant to the rule.6:38:34 P.M. -H.R. 4089DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Tierney motion to recommit with instructions, pending reservation of a point of order. The instructions contained in the motion seek to report the same back to the House forthwith with an amendment to authorize funds for the Commodities Futures Trading Commission to effectively enforce oversight of the oil market to combat speculation, and market manipulation. It would also prohibit Members from engaging in hunting or fishing trips on Federal land paid for by registered lobbyists. Subsequently, the reservation of a point of order was removed.6:38:13 P.M. -H.R. 4089Mr. Tierney moved to recommit with instructions to Natural Resources.6:38:11 P.M. -H.R. 4089The 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.6:37:11 P.M. -H.R. 4089The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.6:37:10 P.M. -H.R. 4089The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 4089.6:37:04 P.M. -H.R. 4089On agreeing to the Foxx amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: (Roll no. 162).6:31:32 P.M. -H.R. 4089On agreeing to the Heinrich amendment; Failed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 161).6:27:18 P.M. -H.R. 4089On agreeing to the Peters amendment; Failed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 160).6:23:52 P.M. -H.R. 4089On agreeing to the Grijalva amendment; Failed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 159).6:19:46 P.M. -H.R. 4089On agreeing to the Holt amendment; Failed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 158).5:55:25 P.M. -H.R. 4089UNFINISHED 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.5:54:50 P.M. -H.R. 4089The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.5:54:37 P.M. -H.R. 4089Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 4089 — “To protect and enhance opportunities for recreational hunting, fishing and shooting.”5:53:25 P.M. -Ms. Foxx filed reports from the Committee on Rules, H. Res. 619 and H. Res. 620.5:53:19 P.M. -The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of April 17.5:10:57 P.M. -The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.5:10:40 P.M. -H.R. 4089Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 4089 as unfinished business.5:10:29 P.M. -H.R. 4089On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.5:10:10 P.M. -H.R. 4089Mr. Hastings (WA) moved that the Committee rise.5:09:47 P.M. -H.R. 4089POSTPONED 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. Grijalva demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.4:58:28 P.M. -H.R. 4089DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 614, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Foxx amendment No. 8.4:58:24 P.M. -H.R. 4089An amendment, offered by Ms. Foxx, numbered 8 printed in House Report 112-444 to require Presidential monument designations provided for under the Antiquities Act to be approved by the state legislatures and governors where the proposed monument is located.4:57:59 P.M. -H.R. 4089POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Heinrich amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Heinrich demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.4:46:51 P.M. -H.R. 4089DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 614, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Heinrich amendment No. 7.4:46:49 P.M. -H.R. 4089An amendment, offered by Mr. Heinrich, numbered 7 printed in House Report 112-444 to preserve hunting, fishing and recreational shooting in wilderness areas by specifying that the underlying bill will not allow development and motorized recreation in wilderness.4:46:36 P.M. -H.R. 4089By unanimous consent, the Bishop (NY) amendment was withdrawn.4:43:07 P.M. -H.R. 4089DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 614, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bishop (NY) amendment No. 6.4:43:05 P.M. -H.R. 4089An amendment, offered by Mr. Bishop (NY), numbered 6 printed in House Report 112-444 to allow for recreational fishing of Atlantic Striped Bass in the Block Island Sound transit zone.4:42:38 P.M. -H.R. 4089On agreeing to the Fleming amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.4:33:54 P.M. -H.R. 4089DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 614, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Fleming amendment No. 5.4:33:52 P.M. -H.R. 4089An amendment, offered by Mr. Fleming, numbered 5 printed in House Report 112-444 to prohibit the Forest Service from banning hunters with dogs during deer season on Kisatchie National Forest.4:32:29 P.M. -H.R. 4089POSTPONED 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.4:21:59 P.M. -H.R. 4089DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 614, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Peters amendment No. 4.4:21:55 P.M. -H.R. 4089An amendment, offered by Mr. Peters, numbered 4 printed in House Report 112-444 to strike a provision in the underlying bill allowing the importation of endangered polar bear trophies from Canada by hunters who killed the bears despite warnings that importation of the bears would likely be illegal.4:20:36 P.M. -H.R. 4089POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Grijalva amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Grijalva demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.4:12:29 P.M. -H.R. 4089DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 614, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Grijalva amendment No. 3.4:12:27 P.M. -H.R. 4089An amendment, offered by Mr. Grijalva, numbered 3 printed in House Report 112-444 to make the new restrictions on managing hunting, fishing and recreational shooting effective only if the amount of land available for those purposes falls below 75% of all federal public lands.4:12:10 P.M. -H.R. 4089POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Holt amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Holt demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.4:02:47 P.M. -H.R. 4089DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 614, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Holt amendment No. 2.4:02:44 P.M. -H.R. 4089An amendment, offered by Mr. Holt, numbered 2 printed in House Report 112-444 to make a technical correction to clarify that all units of the National Park System, not just National Parks and National Monuments, are exempt from Title I. National Park System units currently open for hunting or recreational shooting would not be affected.4:02:17 P.M. -H.R. 4089On agreeing to the Hastings (WA) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.4:00:30 P.M. -H.R. 4089DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 614, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hastings (WA) amendment No. 1.4:00:22 P.M. -H.R. 4089An amendment, offered by Mr. Hastings (WA), numbered 1 printed in House Report 112-444 to add shooting ranges to the list of valid uses of public land and clarifies the term “wilderness areas” by adding “including Wilderness Areas, Wilderness Study Areas, or lands administratively classified as wilderness eligible or suitable and primitive or semi-primitive areas.” Amendment states that the protection given to hunting in wilderness areas is not intended to permit motorized recreation or mineral extraction and reduces the reporting requirements. Amendment addresses technical conflicts between Title I and Title II over certain Bureau of Land Management land and would make several technical changes.3:16:20 P.M. -H.R. 4089GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 4089.3:14:33 P.M. -H.R. 4089The Speaker designated the Honorable Jo Ann Emerson to act as Chairwoman of the Committee.3:14:30 P.M. -H.R. 4089House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 614 and Rule XVIII.3:13:44 P.M. -H.R. 4089Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4089 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 Natural Resources 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 112-19. Pending the adoption of a concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2013, the provisions of H. Con. Res. 112, as adopted by the House, shall have force and effect in the House as though Congress has adopted such concurrent resolution with modifications specified in this resolution.3:13:39 P.M. -H.R. 4089Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 614. H.R. 4089 — “To protect and enhance opportunities for recreational hunting, fishing and shooting.”3:13:20 P.M. -H.R. 1815Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.3:13:19 P.M. -H.R. 1815On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 410 – 2 (Roll no. 157).3:06:53 P.M. -H.R. 1815Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1815 — “To posthumously award a Congressional Gold Medal to Lena Horne in recognition of her achievements and contributions to American culture and the civil rights movement.”3:06:41 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.3:06:21 P.M. -H. Res. 614Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.3:06:20 P.M. -H. Res. 614On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 228 – 184 (Roll no. 156).2:56:38 P.M. -H. Res. 614On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 235 – 179 (Roll no. 155).1:19:00 P.M. -H. Res. 614DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 614.1:18:59 P.M. -H. Res. 614Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 614 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4089) to protect and enhance opportunities for recreational hunting, fishing and shooting, and for other purposes.”1:18:34 P.M. -H. Res. 614On question of consideration of the Resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 234 – 175 (Roll no. 154).12:33:00 P.M. -H. Res. 614POINT OF ORDER AGAINST CONSIDERATION – Ms. Moore stated that the provisions of H. Res. 614 violates section 426(a) of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 and made a point of order against the consideration of the resolution. Subsequently, the Chair noted that the required threshold of identifying the specific language in question had been met, and the House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the question of consideration. At the conclusion of debate on the question of consideration, the Chair will put the question to wit: Will the House now consider the resolution?12:29:10 P.M. -H. Res. 614 By direction of the Committee on Rules, Mr. Bishop (UT) called up the resolution H. Res. 614, and asked for its immediate consideration.12:02:37 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.12:02:09 P.M. -PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Ms. Hahn to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.12:02:06 P.M. -The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.12:00:47 P.M. -Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.12:00:42 P.M. -The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of April 17.11:12:43 A.M. -The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.10:00:57 A.M. -MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 12:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.10:00:39 A.M. -The Speaker designated the Honorable Charles J. “Chuck” Fleischmann to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.10:00:24 A.M. -The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

Black History

Congress:the Republican led House – Tell members of Congress the Buffett/Reagan Rule is about Fair Share – the Senate


the Senate Convenes at 2:00pmET April 16, 2012

  • Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S.2230, the Paying a Fair Share Act.
  • As a reminder to all Senators, cloture was filed on the motion to proceed to S.2230, the Paying a Fair Share Act on Thursday, March 29th.
  • At 4:30pm, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider Executive Calendar #460, Stephanie Dawn Thacker, of WV, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Fourth Circuit with up to 60 minutes of debate equally divided and controlled between Senators Leahy and Grassley or their designees.
  • Upon the use or yielding back of time (at approximately 5:30pm), there will be a roll call vote on confirmation of the Thacker nomination. There will then be a 2nd roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.2230, the Paying a Fair Share Act.
  • If the House does not adopt S.Con.Res.38, the adjournment resolution, the Senate will also meet on the following dates at the following times in pro forma sessions only, with no business conducted

The Senate will recess from 3:30-4:30pm for a members only briefing on national security issues.

5:31pm The Senate began a roll call vote on confirmation of the nomination of Stephanie Dawn Thacker, of WV, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Fourth Circuit; Confirmed: 91-3

6:06pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.2230, the Paying a Fair Share Act

6:06pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.2230, the Paying a Fair Share Act; Not Invoked: 51-45

WRAP UP

ROLL CALL VOTES

1) Confirmation of the nomination of Stephanie Dawn Thacker, of West Virginia, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Fourth Circuit; Confirmed: 91-3

2) Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.2230, the Paying a Fair Share Act; Not Invoked: 51-45

No LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

No EXECUTIVE ITEMS

2012 Calendar – 112th Congress, Second Session

Convene – January 23, 2012 (Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday January 16)

4 weeks

February 20 – 24 State Work Period (Presidents’ Day February 20)

5 weeks

March 5- NO VOTE (Monday)

March 12 – NO VOTE (Monday)

March 19 – NO VOTE (Monday)

April 2 – April 13 State Work Period (Passover April 6-7; Good Friday April 6; Easter April 8)

2 weeks

April 30 – May 4 State Work Period

3 weeks

May 28 – June 1 State Work Period (Memorial Day May 28)

4 weeks

July 2 – July 6 State Work Period (Independence Day July 4)

4 weeks

August 6 – September 7 State Work Period (Labor Day September 3)

Target adjournment – TBD

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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS

LEGISLATIVE DAY OF APRIL 16, 2012

112TH CONGRESS – SECOND SESSION

-The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 P.M. today.5:10:26 P.M. -H.R. 2453At 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.4:58:29 P.M. -H.R. 2453DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2453.4:58:27 P.M. -H.R. 2453Considered under suspension of the rules.4:58:18 P.M. -H.R. 2453Mr. Luetkemeyer moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2453 — “To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of Mark Twain.”4:57:50 P.M. -H.R. 4040At 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.4:38:16 P.M. -H.R. 4040DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4040.4:38:14 P.M. -H.R. 4040Considered under suspension of the rules.4:38:03 P.M. -H.R. 4040Mr. Luetkemeyer moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 4040 — “To provide for the award of a gold medal on behalf of Congress to Jack Nicklaus in recognition of his service to the Nation in promoting excellence and good sportsmanship in golf.”4:37:37 P.M. -H.R. 1815At 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.4:19:46 P.M. -H.R. 1815DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1815.4:19:45 P.M. -H.R. 1815Considered under suspension of the rules.4:19:00 P.M. -H.R. 1815Mr. Luetkemeyer moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 1815 — “To posthumously award a Congressional Gold Medal to Lena Horne in recognition of her achievements and contributions to American culture and the civil rights movement.”4:18:37 P.M. -H.R. 3001At 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.4:01:53 P.M. -H.R. 3001DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3001.4:01:51 P.M. -H.R. 3001Considered under suspension of the rules.4:01:20 P.M. -H.R. 3001Mr. Luetkemeyer moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 3001 — “To award a Congressional Gold Medal to Raoul Wallenberg, in recognition of his achievements and heroic actions during the Holocaust.”4:00:57 P.M. -The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until 6:30 p.m. today.4:00:50 P.M. -The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of April 16.2:10:06 P.M. -The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 4:00 P.M. today.2:02:32 P.M. -ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.2:02:09 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.2:02:05 P.M. -The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.2:00:39 P.M. -Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.2:00:29 P.M. -The Speaker designated the Honorable Andy Harris to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.2:00:16 P.M. -The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

Black History

Congress: the Republican led House – continues the War on Women,Seniors,our College Students,Voter and Worker Rights – Both Chambers back on 4/16 – the Senate resumes S.2240 & S.2230


the Senate Convenes: 2:00pmET April 16, 2012

  • Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S.2240, the Paying a Fair Share Act.
  • As a reminder to all Senators, cloture was filed on the motion to proceed to S.2230, the Paying a Fair Share Act on Thursday, March 29th.
  • At 4:30pm, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider Executive Calendar #460, Stephanie Dawn Thacker, of WV, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Fourth Circuit with up to 60 minutes of debate equally divided and controlled between Senators Leahy and Grassley or their designees.
  • Upon the use or yielding back of time (at approximately 5:30pm), there will be a roll call vote on confirmation of the Thacker nomination. There will then be a 2nd roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.2230, the Paying a Fair Share Act.
  • If the House does not adopt S.Con.Res.38, the adjournment resolution, the Senate will also meet on the following dates at the following times in pro forma sessions only, with no business conducted:
  • Monday, April 2nd at 2:00pm
  • Thursday, April 5th at 11:00am
  • Monday, April 9th at 10:00am
  • Thursday, April 12th at 2:00pm

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The next meeting in the HOUSE is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on April 16, 2012.

Black History

Congress: the Republican led House continues to pass bills that will go no where,wasting taxpayer $$$ – Senate Convenes Monday,4/16/2012


the Senate Convenes: 2:00pm April 16, 2012

  • Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S.2240, the Paying a Fair Share Act.
  • As a reminder to all Senators, cloture was filed on the motion to proceed to S.2230, the Paying a Fair Share Act on Thursday, March 29th.
  • At 4:30pm, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider Executive Calendar #460, Stephanie Dawn Thacker, of WV, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Fourth Circuit with up to 60 minutes of debate equally divided and controlled between Senators Leahy and Grassley or their designees.
  • Upon the use or yielding back of time (at approximately 5:30pm), there will be a roll call vote on confirmation of the Thacker nomination.  There will then be a 2nd roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.2230, the Paying a Fair Share Act.
  • If the House does not adopt S.Con.Res.38, the adjournment resolution, the Senate will also meet on the following dates at the following times in pro forma sessions only, with no business conducted:
  • Monday, April 2nd at 2:00pm
  • Thursday, April 5th at 11:00am
  • Monday, April 9th at 10:00am
  • Thursday, April 12th at 2:00pm

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Tell Republicans Compromise is NOT a dirty word

 CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGSLEGISLATIVE DAY OF MARCH 30, 2012 112TH CONGRESS – SECOND SESSION en-usPursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.Fri, 30 Mar 2012 23:00:03 EDTYes11:08:36 A.M. -The House adjourned pursuant to S. Con. Res. 38. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on April 16, 2012.11:08:35 A.M. -On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.11:08:19 A.M. -Mr. Dreier moved that the House do now adjourn.11:07:01 A.M. -COMMITTEE FILING AUTHORITY – Mr. Dreier asked unanimous consent that all committees have until 5 p.m. on Friday, April 13, 2012, to file reports to accompany measures. Agreed to without objection.11:06:52 A.M. -S. Con. Res. 38Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.11:06:48 A.M. -S. Con. Res. 38On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.11:05:03 A.M. -S. Con. Res. 38Considered as privileged matter. S. Con. Res. 38 — “Providing for a conditional adjournment or recess of the Senate and an adjournment of the House of Representatives.”11:03:46 A.M. -The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate agreed to S. Con. Res. 38 and passed H.R. 2297 with an amendment.11:03:10 A.M. -PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Dreier to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.11:03:04 A.M. -The Speaker announced approval of the Journal.  Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.11:01:09 A.M. -Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Dr. Barry Black, Chaplain, United States Senate, Washington DC.11:00:38 A.M. -The Speaker designated the Honorable Jeff Denham to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.11:00:25 A.M. -The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

Black History

Congress: Republicans control the House & their Highway Bill passed 237-178 1dem voted w/Rs – the Senate considers S.2230,Paying a Fair Act&S.2204,Repeal Big Oil Tax subsidies Act


the Senate Convened at  9:30am ET March 29, 2012

  • Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S.2230, the Paying a Fair Act with the time until 11:30am equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees with the Majority controlling the first 30 minutes and the Republicans controlling the second 30 minutes.
  • As a reminder to all Senators, cloture was filed on S.2204, the Repeal Big Oil Tax Subsidies Act during Tuesday’s session of the Senate. The filing deadline for 2nd degree amendments to S.2204 is 10:30am on Thursday.
  • At approximately 11:30am, there will be a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on S.2204, the Repeal Big Oil Tax Subsidies Act.
  • The Surface Transportation bill expires at the end of the month; that will have to be addressed prior to the scheduled recess.

At 11:15am, the Senate will proceed to a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.2204, the Repeal Big Oil Tax Subsidies Act.

The filing deadline for 2nd degree amendments to S.2204, the Repeal Big Oil Tax Subsidies Act is 10:30am today.

11:15am The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.2044, the Repeal Big Oil Tax Subsidies Act; Not Invoked: 51-47

 This afternoon Senator Reid asked unanimous consent the Senate proceed to vote on passage of H.R.4281, the Surface Transportation Extension Act.

Senate passes H.R.4281, 90-day extension of Surface Transportation bill

Senators Boxer, Cardin, Whitehouse, and Landrieu reserved their right to object and asked that the request be modified so that an amendment, which is the text of S.1813, the Surface Transportation bill passed by the Senate on March 14, 2012, be agreed to; the bill as amended, be read a third time and passed. Senator McConnell objected to each of the requests.The Senate then passed H.R.4281 by a voice vote.

There will be no further roll call votes this week. Senators should expect the next vote on Monday, April 16.

This evening Senator Reid filed cloture on the motion to proceed to Legislative Calendar #339, S.2230, the Paying a Fair Share Act. The cloture vote will occur following the 5:30pm judge vote on Monday, April 16.

The Senate has reached an agreement to consider Executive Calendar #460, the nomination of Stephanie Dawn Thacker, of West Virginia, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Fourth Circuit. At 4:30pm on Monday, April 16, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider the Thacker nomination with 60 minutes for debate equally divided. Upon the use or yielding back of time (approx. 5:30pm), the Senate will proceed to vote on confirmation of the nomination.

WRAP UP

ROLL CALL VOTE

1)      Motion to invoke cloture on S.2204, the Repeal Big Oil Tax Subsidies Act; Not Invoked: 51-47

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Passed H.R.4281, the Surface Transportation Extension Act (90-day extension) by voice vote

Adopted S.Con.Res.38, to provide for the conditional adjournment of the Senate and House of Representatives over until April 16.

Passed H.R.2297, to promote the development of the Southwest waterfront in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes with a Lieberman amendment.

Adopted S.Res.80, a resolution condemning the Government of Iran for its state-sponsored persecution of its Baha’I minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights with a Paul amendment by voice vote

Adopted S.Res.356, a resolution expressing support for the people of Tibet with a Committee-reported amendment to the preamble by voice vote

Adopted S.Res.391, a resolution condemning violence by the Government of Syria against journalists, and expressing the sense of the Senate on freedom of the press in Syria with a Committee-reported amendment to the preamble by voice vote

Adopted S.Res.395, A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate in support of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and the NATO summit to be held in Chicago, IL from May 20-21, 2012 with a Committee-reported amendment to the preamble by voice vote

Adopted S.Res.397, a resolution promoting peace and stability in Sudan, and for other purposes with a Committee-reported amendment to the preamble by voice vote

Adopted S.Res.414, commemorating the 125th Anniversary of the University of North Carolina at Pembroke

Adopted S.Res.415, designating April 4, 2012 as National Association of Junior Auxiliaries Day.

Adopted S.Res.416, supporting the designation of April as Parkinson’s Awareness Month

Began the Rule 14 process of H.R.5, Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act of 2011 (Republican request).

EXECUTIVE ITEMS

Discharged the Commerce Committee and confirmed:

COAST GUARD

PN1134 – Coast Guard VADM John P. Currier to be Vice Commandant

PN1135 – Coast Guard  RADM Paul F. Zukunft to the rank of Vice Admiral

PN1136 – Coast Guard VADM Manson K. Brown to be Deputy Commandant for Mission Support

PN1137 – Coast Guard RADM Peter V. Neffenger to the rank of Vice Admiral

PN1312 – three Coast Guard officers to the rank of Captain.

Confirmed all nominations on the Secretary’s desk in the Foreign Service and the following:

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE

Executive Calendar #258 Phyllis Nichamoff Segal – to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Corporation for National and Community Service

Executive Calendar #259 Lisa M. Quiroz — to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Corporation for National and

Community Service

Executive Calendar #262 Marguerite W. Kondracke — to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Corporation for National and Community Service

Executive Calendar #264 Richard Christman – to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Corporation for National and Community Service

FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION

Executive Calendar #344 Martin J. Gruenberg – to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (Reappointment)

DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Executive Calendar #346 Thomas J. Curry – to be Comptroller of the Currency

DEPARTMENT OF STATE

Executive Calendar #422 Michael A. Hammer – to be an Assistant Secretary of State (Public Affairs)

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

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

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

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

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

STATE JUSTICE INSTITUTE

Executive Calendar #499 James R. Hannah – to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the State Justice Institute

Executive Calendar #500 Daniel J. Becker – to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the State Justice Institute

DEPARTMENT OF STATE

Executive Calendar #504 Roberta S. Jacobson – to be an Assistant Secretary of State (Western Hemisphere Affairs),

Executive Calendar #505 Elizabeth M. Cousens – to be Representative of the United States of America on the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations, with the rank of Ambassador.

Executive Calendar #506 Elizabeth M. Cousens – to be an Alternate Representative of the United States of America to the Sessions of the General Assembly of the United Nations, during her tenure of service as Representative of the United States of America on the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations.

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Executive Calendar #507 Michael E. Horowitz – to be Inspector General

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Executive Calendar #511 Rebecca M. Blank – to be Deputy Secretary of Commerce

FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION

Executive Calendar #514 Jon D. Leibowitz – to be a FTC for a term of seven years from September 26, 2010

Executive Calendar #515 Maureen K. Ohlhausen – to be a FTC for a term of seven years from September 26, 2011

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Executive Calendar #516 Kathryn Keneally – to be an Assistant Attorney General

DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

Executive Calendar #517 Maurice A. Jones – to be Deputy Secretary of Housing and Urban Development

FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION

Executive Calendar #520 Thomas Hoenig – to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation for a term of six years

NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS AND THE HUMANITIES

Executive Calendar #521 Deepa Gupta – to be a Member of the National Council on the Arts for a term expiring Sept. 3, 2016

Executive Calendar #522 Christopher Merrill – to be a Member of the National Council on the Humanities for a term expiring Jan. 26, 2016

NATIONAL COUNCIL ON DISABILITY

Executive Calendar #523 Stephanie Orlando – to be a Member of the National Council on Disability for the remainder of the term expiring Sept. 17, 2011

Executive Calendar #524 Stephanie Orlando – to be a Member of the National Council on Disability for a term expiring Sept. 17, 2014

Executive Calendar #525 Gary Blumenthal – to be a Member of the National Council on Disability for a term expiring Sept. 17, 2013

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE

Executive Calendar #526 Wendy M. Spencer – to be Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation for National and Community Service

DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Executive Calendar #541 Mary John Miller – to be an Under Secretary of the Treasury

UNITED STATES TAX COURT

Executive Calendar #543 Kathleen Kerrigan – to be a Judge of the United States Tax Court for the term of fifteen years

DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Executive Calendar #544 Alastair M. Fitzpayne – to  be a Deputy Under Secretary of the Treasury

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Executive Calendar #546 Margaret Ann Sherry – to be Chief Financial Officer, Department of Homeland Security

INTER-AMERICAN FOUNDATION

Executive Calendar #547 Eduardo Arriola – to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Inter-American Foundation for a term expiring Oct. 6, 2016

Executive Calendar #548 J. Kelly Ryan – to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Inter-American Foundation for the remainder of the term expiring Sept. 20, 2012

OVERSEAS PRIVATE INVESTMENT CORPORATION

Executive Calendar #549 Michael James Warren – to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation

SAINT LAWRENCE SEAWAY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

Executive Calendar #550 David J. McMillan – to be a Member of the Advisory Board of the Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation

Executive Calendar #551 Wenona Singel – to be a Member of the Advisory Board of the Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Executive Calendar #553 Anuj Chang Desai – to be a Member of the Foreign Claims Settlement Commission of the United States for the term expiring September 30, 2011

Executive Calendar #554 Anuj Chang Desai – to be a Member of the Foreign Claims Settlement Commission of the United States for the term expiring September 30, 2014

Executive Calendar #555 Dennis J. Erby – to be United States Marshal for the Northern District of Mississippi for the term of four years

UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Executive Calendar #556 Earl W. Gast – to be an Assistant Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development

DEPARTMENT OF STATE

Executive Calendar #557 Anne Claire Richard – to be an Assistant Secretary of State (Population, Refugees, and Migration)

Executive Calendar #558 Tara D. Sonenshine – to be Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy

Executive Calendar #559 Robert E. Whitehead –to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States to the Togolese Republic

Executive Calendar #560 Larry Leon Palmer – to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Barbados, and to serve concurrently and without additional compensation as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to St. Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Antigua and Barbuda, the Commonwealth of Dominica, Grenada, and Saint Vincent and the Granadines

Executive Calendar #561 Jonathan Don Farrar – to be a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Panama

Executive Calendar #562 Phyllis Marie Powers – to be a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Nicaragua

Executive Calendar #563 Nancy J. Powell – to be a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Personal Rank of Career Ambassador, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to India

FARM CREDIT ADMINISTRATION

Executive Calendar #564 Bruce J. Sherrick – to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Federal Agriculture Mortgage Corporation

Executive Calendar #565 Chester John Culver – to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Federal Agriculture Mortgage Corporation

JAMES MADISON MEMORIAL FELLOWSHIP FOUNDATION

Executive Calendar #608 Catherine Allgor – to be a Member of the Board of Trustees of the James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation for a term expiring Sept. 27, 2014

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Executive Calendar #614 Thomas M. Harrigan – to be Deputy Administrator of Drug Enforcement

DEPARTMENT OF STATE

Executive Calendar #629 Gina K. Abercrombie-Winstanley—to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Malta

Executive Calendar #630 Julissa Reynoso—to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Oriental Republic of Uruguay

Executive Calendar #631 William E. Todd—to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Kingdom of Cambodia

Executive Calendar #632 Jacob Walles—to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Tunisian Republic

Executive Calendar #633 Pamela A. White—to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Haiti

Executive Calendar #634 John Christopher Stevens—to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Libya

Executive Calendar #635 Tracey Ann Jacobson—to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Kosovo

Executive Calendar #636 Kenneth Merten—to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Croatia

Executive Calendar #637 Mark A. Pekala—to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Latvia

Executive Calendar #638 Richard B. Norland—to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Georgia.

Executive Calendar #639 Jeffrey D. Levine—to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Estonia.

DEPARTMENT OF STATE

Executive Calendar #641 Frederick D. Barton—to be an Assistant Secretary of State (Conflict and Stabilization Operations), vice Bradford R. Higgins.

Executive Calendar #642 Frederick D. Barton—to be Coordinator for Reconstruction and Stabilization

Executive Calendar #643 Linda Thomas-Greenfield—to be Director General of the Foreign Service

FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION

Executive Calendar #648 Jeremiah O’Hear Norton—to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation for the remainder of the term expiring July 15, 2013

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Executive Calendar #649 Gregory K. Davis—to be United States Attorney for the Southern District of Mississippi for the term of four years

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We all must Consider what is in HR600 that the Democratic Party voted NO to a Highway bill that needed to be passed before the end of March

The House Passes the Ryan Budget 228 – 191, though it kills Medicare as we all know it – This bill will not pass the Senate

CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS

LEGISLATIVE DAY OF MARCH 29, 2012

 112TH CONGRESS – SECOND SESSION

 -The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on March 30, 2012.4:38:27 P.M. -On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.4:38:17 P.M. -Mr. Ellison moved that the House do now adjourn.3:41:47 P.M. -SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.3:28:46 P.M. -ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.3:27:45 P.M. -Public Interest Declassification Board – Pursuant to section 703(c) of the Public Interest Declassification Act of 2000 (50 U.S.C., 435 note), the Minority Leader re-apppointed Mr. David E. Skaggs of Longmont, Colorado .3:27:30 P.M. -Mr. Price (GA) asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Friday, April 13, 2012, it adjourn to meet at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, April 16, 2012. Agreed to without objection.3:27:00 P.M. -Mr. Price (GA) asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Tuesday, April 10, 2012, it adjourn to meet at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, April 13, 2012. Agreed to without objection.3:26:34 P.M. -Mr. Price (GA) asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Friday, April 6, 2012, it adjourn to meet at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 10, 2012. Agreed to without objection.3:26:33 P.M. -Mr. Price (GA) asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Tuesday, April 3, 2012, it adjourn to meet at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 6, 2012. Agreed to without objection.3:26:31 P.M. -Mr. Price (GA) asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Friday, March 30, 2012, it adjourn to meet at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 3, 2012. Agreed to without objection.3:26:30 P.M. -Mr. Price (GA) asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 11:00 a.m. on March 30. Agreed to without objection.3:26:02 P.M. -The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed H.R. 4281.3:25:46 P.M. -H. Con. Res. 112Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.3:25:46 P.M. -H. Con. Res. 112On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 228 – 191 (Roll no. 151).3:05:08 P.M. -H. Con. Res. 112The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.3:04:08 P.M. -H. Con. Res. 112The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H. Con. Res. 112.2:37:31 P.M. -H. Con. Res. 112GENERAL DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 597, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with an additional 20 minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 112.2:36:03 P.M. -H. Con. Res. 112On agreeing to the Van Hollen amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 163 – 262 (Roll no. 150).1:30:32 P.M. -H. Con. Res. 112DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 597, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 30 minutes of debate on the Van Hollen amendment in the nature of a substitute.1:30:27 P.M. -H. Con. Res. 112An amendment, in the nature of a substitute offered by Mr. Van Hollen,  numbered 6 printed in House Report 112-423 to emphasize job creation, protecting Medicare beneficiaries, and ending additional tax breaks for special interests and the wealthiest Americans by including a number of job-creation initiatives, preserving the Medicare guarantee, and extending tax relief for the middle-class. The amendment also sets discretionary spending at the Budget Control Act levels and using alternative savings to replace that law’s future sequesters.1:29:30 P.M. -H. Con. Res. 112The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.1:29:07 P.M. -H. Con. Res. 112Considered as unfinished business. H. Con. Res. 112 — “Establishing the budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2013 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2014 through 2022.”1:29:00 P.M. -H.R. 4239On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by voice vote.1:28:02 P.M. -H.R. 4239Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 4239 — “To provide an extension of Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other programs funded out of the Highway Trust Fund pending enactment of a multiyear law reauthorizing such programs.”1:27:03 P.M. -H.R. 4239VACATING ORDERED ROLL CALL VOTE – Mr. Mica asked unanimous consent that the ordering of the yeas and nays on the motion that the House suspend the rules and pass H.R. 4239, as amended, be vacated to the end that the Chair put the question de novo. Agreed to without objection.1:26:58 P.M. -H. Con. Res. 112Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H. Con. Res. 112 as unfinished business.1:26:49 P.M. -H. Con. Res. 112On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.1:26:23 P.M. -H. Con. Res. 112Mr. Ryan (WI) moved that the Committee rise.1:26:06 P.M. -H. Con. Res. 112On agreeing to the Garrett amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 136 – 285, 3 Present (Roll no. 149).12:13:20 P.M. -H. Con. Res. 112DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 597, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 30 minutes of debate on the Garrett amendment in the nature of a substitute.12:13:01 P.M. -H. Con. Res. 112An amendment, in the nature of a substitute offered by Mr. Garrett,  numbered 5 printed in House Report 112-423 to make reforms to several federal programs, freeze spending at $931 billion until the federal budget is balanced, and balance the budget by 2017.12:12:33 P.M. -H. Con. Res. 112On agreeing to the Honda amendment Failed by recorded vote: 78 – 346 (Roll no. 148).11:55:56 A.M. -H. Con. Res. 112UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on adoption of the Honda amendment in the nature of a substitute, which had been debated on earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.11:54:58 A.M. -H. Con. Res. 112The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.11:54:41 A.M. -H. Con. Res. 112Considered as unfinished business. H. Con. Res. 112 — “Establishing the budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2013 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2014 through 2022.”11:54:12 A.M. -H.R. 4281Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.11:54:11 A.M. -H.R. 4281On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 266 – 158 (Roll no. 147).11:25:52 A.M. -H.R. 4281The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.10:30:38 A.M. -H.R. 4281DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 4281.10:28:43 A.M. -H.R. 4281Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4281 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. Bill is closed to amendments. The resolution waives clause 6(a) of rule XIII requiring a two-thirds vote to consider a report from the Committee on Rules on the same day it is presented to the House.10:28:38 A.M. -H.R. 4281Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 600. H.R. 4281 — “To provide an extension of Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other programs funded out of the Highway Trust Fund pending enactment of a multiyear law reauthorizing such programs.”10:28:16 A.M. -H. Res. 600Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.10:27:51 A.M. -H. Res. 600On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.10:27:49 A.M. -H. Res. 600On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 237 – 178 (Roll no. 146).9:14:46 A.M. -H. Res. 600DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 600.9:13:35 A.M. -H. Res. 600Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 600 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4281) to provide an extension of Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other programs funded out of the Highway Trust Fund pending enactment of a multiyear law reauthorizing such programs, and for other purposes.”9:03:00 A.M. -ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.9:02:57 A.M. -The Speaker announced approval of the Journal.  Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.9:01:44 A.M. -Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.9:01:05 A.M. -The Speaker designated the Honorable Charles F. Bass to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.9:00:58 A.M. -The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

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