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The Senate stands in adjournment until 10:00am on Tuesday, June 25, 2013.

  • Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business for one hour with the Majority controlling the first half and the Republicans controlling the final half.
  • Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of S.744, the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act.  The Senate will consider the Leahy amendment #1183, as modified, post-cloture.
  • During Monday’s session of the Senate, cloture was filed on the committee-reported substitute amendment and S.744.  As a result, the filing deadline for first degree amendments to both the committee-reported substitute and S.744 is 12:00pm on Tuesday.
  • All time during adjournment, recess, morning business and Executive Session will count post-cloture on the Leahy amendment #1183, as modified (with the Corker-Hoeven language regarding border security).

Notwithstanding Rule XXII, at 2:15pm today, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider Executive Calendar #180, the nomination of Penny Pritzker, to be Secretary of Commerce. There will be 30 minutes for debate followed by a vote on the confirmation of Penny Pritzker to be Secretary of Commerce. If all time is used, the vote would occur at 2:45pm.

2:45pm The Senate began a roll call vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #180 the nomination of Penny Pritzker, to be Secretary of Commerce.

Confirmed: 97-1

The Senate has reached an agreement to set up 3 votes for 11:30am tomorrow. Those votes would be in relation to the following items:

–       Leahy motion to waive all applicable Budget points of order;

–       Adoption of Leahy amendment #1183, as modified;

–       Cloture on the committee-reported substitute amendment, as amended.

If cloture is invoked on the committee-reported substitute the time will count as if cloture had been invoked at 1am on Wednesday, June 26th.

Senator Vitter made a point of order that the bill would violate the Senate pay-go rule. Senator Leahy moved to waive all points of order with respect to the bill and pending amendments.

Senators are still working on a potential agreement to consider amendments to the bill, however, additional votes today seem to be unlikely.

The filing deadline for all 2nd degree amendments to the committee-reported substitute and S.744, the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act is 10:30am Wednesday. Germane second degree amendments to the committee-reported substitute amendment and the

underlying bill must be filed at the desk prior to the deadline to be considered in order post-cloture.

WRAP UP

ROLL CALL VOTE

1)      Confirmation of Executive Calendar #180, the nomination of Penny Pritzker, to be Secretary of Commerce; Confirmed: 97-1

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Adopted S.Res.186, Congratulating the Miami Heat for winning the 2013 NBA finals.

No additional EXECUTIVE ITEMS

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Last Floor Action: 6/24
11:03:20 A.M. – The Speaker announced
that the House do now adjourn.

The next meeting in the House is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on June 25, 2013.

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  • WethePeopleThe Senate stands in adjournment until 9:30am on Wednesday, June 19, 2013.
  • Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in morning business for one hour with the Republicans controlling the first half and the Majority controlling the final half.
  • Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of S.744, the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act.
  • The following amendments are the next amendments in order to be called up to S.744:-          Manchin amendment #1268 (border security contractor salaries);-          Pryor amendment #1298 (recruitment of former Armed Forces members for Customs and Border Protection);-          Merkley amendment #1237, as modified (H.R.2-B nonimmigrants);-          Boxer amendment #1240 (National Guard/Coast Guard training);-          Reed amendment #1224 (merit-based immigrant visa applicants)

    –          Cornyn amendment #1251 (Statement of Congressional findings);

    –          Lee amendment #1208 (Fast-track approval of border security);

    –          Paul amendment #1200, as modified (border security enhancements);

    –          Heller amendment #1227 (Nevada representative on Southern Border Security Commissions); and

    –          Cruz amendment #1320 (border security)

  • We will continue to work through amendments to the Immigration bill during Wednesday’s session.  Senators will be notified when votes are scheduled.
  • The following amendment are pending to S.744, the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act:

    The following amendments have been considered to S.744:

    •  Grassley amendment #1195 (prohibit the granting of registered provisional immigrant status until the Secretary has maintained effective control of the borders for 6 months) Tabled: 57-43
    • Thune amendment #1197 (permanent resident status after border completion) (60-vote threshold); Not Agreed to: 39-54
    • Landrieu amendment #1222 (citizenship for internationally adopted children); Agreed to by voice vote
    • Vitter amendment #1228 (US-VISIT system)(60-vote threshold); Not Agreed to: 36-58
    • Tester amendment #1198 (modify Border Oversight Task Force to include tribal government officials) (60-vote threshold); Agreed to: 94-0
    • Senate Democrats have come to the floor 14 times since the Senate passed the concurrent resolution on the budget and asked consent to move to bipartisan budget negotiations with the House. Each time a Republican has objected to going to conference.This afternoon Senator Murray asked unanimous consent (the 14th time) the Senate proceed to the consideration of Calendar #33, H.Con.Res.25; the amendment at the desk, which is the text of S.Con.Res.8, the budget resolution passed by the Senate, be inserted in lieu thereof; and that H.Con.Res.25, as amended, be agreed to. Further, that the Senate insist on its amendment, request a conference with the House on the disagreeing votes of the two Houses; and the Chair be authorized to appoint conferees on the part of the Senate; and that following the authorization, two motions to instruct conferees be in order from each side:- Motion to instruct relative to the debt limit; and- Motion to instruct relative to taxes/revenue;

      That there be two hours of debate equally divided between the two Leaders, or their designees, prior to votes in relation to the motions; further, that no amendments be in order to either of the motions prior to the votes; all of the above occurring with no intervening action or debate.

      Senator Toomey asked that the request be modified so that it not be in order for the Senate to consider a conference report that includes reconciliation instructions to raise the debt limit.

      Senator Murray explained that her request allows senators to vote on their request to prohibit reconciliation instructions to raise the debt limit and objected to the modification.

      Senator Toomey objected  to the original request.

    • The time until 4:35pm will be equally divided between the two Leaders, or their designees, with Senator Sessions controlling 7 minutes, for debate on the following amendments to S.744, Comprehensive Immigration Reform:-          Manchin #1268 (contractor salaries);-          Lee #1208, as modified (modification corrects reference to page number) (border security);

      –          Pryor #1298 (Former Armed Forces Recruitment for border security jobs);

      –          Heller #1227 ((NV rep on Southern Border Security Commissions); and

      –          Merkley #1237, as modified

      At 4:35pm, the Senate will proceed to votes in relation to the amendments in the order listed; that the amendments be subject to a 60 affirmative vote threshold; that there be two minutes equally divided prior to each vote; and all after the first vote be ten minute votes.

    • The time until 4:35pm will be equally divided between the two Leaders, or their designees, with Senator Sessions controlling 7 minutes, for debate on the following amendments to S.744, Comprehensive Immigration Reform:-          Manchin #1268 (contractor salaries);-          Lee #1208, as modified (modification corrects reference to page number) (border security);

      –          Pryor #1298 (Former Armed Forces Recruitment for border security jobs);

      –          Heller #1227 ((NV rep on Southern Border Security Commissions); and

      –          Merkley #1237, as modified

      At 4:35pm, the Senate will proceed to votes in relation to the amendments in the order listed; that the amendments be subject to a 60 affirmative vote threshold; that there be two minutes equally divided prior to each vote; and all after the first vote be ten minute votes.

    • The time until 4:35pm will be equally divided between the two Leaders, or their designees, with Senator Sessions controlling 7 minutes, for debate on the following amendments to S.744, Comprehensive Immigration Reform:-          Manchin #1268 (contractor salaries);-          Lee #1208, as modified (modification corrects reference to page number) (border security);

      –          Pryor #1298 (Former Armed Forces Recruitment for border security jobs);

      –          Heller #1227 ((NV rep on Southern Border Security Commissions); and

      –          Merkley #1237, as modified

      At 4:35pm, the Senate will proceed to votes in relation to the amendments in the order listed; that the amendments be subject to a 60 affirmative vote threshold; that there be two minutes equally divided prior to each vote; and all after the first vote be ten minute votes.

    • Manchin #1268 (contractor salaries);-          Lee #1208, as modified (modification corrects reference to page number) (border security);-          Pryor #1298 (Former Armed Forces Recruitment for border security jobs);-          Heller #1227 ((NV rep on Southern Border Security Commissions); and

      –          Merkley #1237, as modified;

      –          Confirmation of Executive Calendar #182, the nomination of Michael Froman, of New York, to be United States Trade Representative, with the rank of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary

    • 4:39pm The Senate began a roll call vote on Manchin #1268 (contractor salaries);Agreed To: 72-26
    • 5:08pm The Senate began a roll call vote on Lee amendment #1208, as modified (fast-track approval of border security);Not Agreed To: 39-59
    • The Pryor amendment was agreed to by voice vote.
    • 5:28pm The Senate began a roll call vote on Heller amendment #1227 (NV representative on Southern Border Security Commissions);Agreed to: 89-9
    • The following amendment are pending to S.744, the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act:

      The following amendments have been considered to S.744:

      •  Grassley amendment #1195 (prohibit the granting of registered provisional immigrant status until the Secretary has maintained effective control of the borders for 6 months) Tabled: 57-43
      • Thune amendment #1197 (permanent resident status after border completion) (60-vote threshold); Not Agreed to: 39-54
      • Landrieu amendment #1222 (citizenship for internationally adopted children); Agreed to by voice vote
      • Vitter amendment #1228 (US-VISIT system)(60-vote threshold); Not Agreed to: 36-58
      • Tester amendment #1198 (modify Border Oversight Task Force to include tribal government officials) (60-vote threshold); Agreed to: 94-0
      • Paul amendment #1200, as modified (border security enhancements); Tabled: 61-37
      • Manchin amendment #1268 (border security contractor salaries)(60-vote threshold) Agreed to: 72-26
      • Lee amendment #1208 (fast track approval for border security)(60-vote threshold) Not Agreed to: 39-59
      • Pryor amendment #1298 (recruitment of former Armed Forces members for Customs and Border Protection) Agreed to by voice vote
      • Heller amendment #1227 (NV rep on Southern Border Security Commissions)(60-vote threshold) Agreed to: 89-9
      • Merkley amendment #1237, as modified (H.R.2-B nonimmigrants) Agreed to by voice vote
    • 5:54pm The Senate began a roll call vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #182, the nomination of Michael Froman, of New York, to be United States Trade Representative, with the rank of Ambassador Extraordinary and PlenipotentiaryConfirmed: 93-4 (1-voting present)
    • WRAP UP FOR WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19, 2013ROLL CALL VOTES1)      Motion to table the Paul amendment #1200, as modified (border security enhancements); Tabled: 61-37

      2)      Manchin amendment #1268 (border security contractor salaries)(60-vote threshold) Agreed to: 72-26

      3)      Lee amendment #1208 (fast track approval for border security)(60-vote threshold) Not Agreed to: 39-59

      4)      Heller amendment #1227 (NV rep on Southern Border Security Commissions)(60-vote threshold) Agreed to: 89-9

      5)      Confirmation of Executive Calendar #182, the nomination of Michael Froman, of New York, to be United States Trade Representative, with the rank of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary; Confirmed: 93-4-1(present)

       

      LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

      Adopted S.Res.175, observing Juneteenth Independence Day, June 19, 1865, the day on which slavery finally came to an end in the United States.

      Adopted S.Res.176, Designating July 12, 2013 as “Collector Car Appreciation Day” and recognizing that the collection and restoration of historic and classic cars is an important part of preserving the technological achievements and cultural heritage of the United States.

      Adopted S.Res.177, honoring the entrepreneurial spirit of small business concerns in the United States during National Small Business Week, which begins on June 17, 2013.

      Adopted S.Res.170, Commemorating John Lewis on the 50th anniversary of his chairmanship of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (Isakson)

      Passed S.579, a bill to direct the Secretary of State to develop a strategy to obtain observer status for Taiwan at the triennial International Civil Aviation Organization Assembly, and for other purposes.

      The Senate passed the following Energy bills:

      –          S.23, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore;

      –          S.25, South Utah Valley Electric Service District;

      –          S.26, Bonneville Unit Clean Hydropower Facilitation;

      –          S.112, Alpine Lakes Wilderness;

      –          S.130, Powell Recreation District;

      –          S.157, Denali National Park;

      –          S.230, Peace Corps Commemorative Foundation;

      –          S.244, Federal Permit Streamlining Pilot Project;

      –          S.276, American Falls Reservoir Hydroelectric Project;

      –          S.304, Natchez Trace Parkway;

      –          S.352, Devil’s Staircase Wilderness;

      –          S.383, Illabot Creek;

      –          S.393, White Clay Creek; and

      –          S.459, Minuteman Missile National Historic Site

      No additional EXECUTIVE ITEMS

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The Senate stands in adjournment until 10:00am on Tuesday, June 18, 2013.

  • Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in morning business for one hour with the Republicans controlling the first half and the Majority controlling the final half.
  • Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of S.744, the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act.
  • The time until 12:30pm and the time from 2:15pm until 3:00pm will be equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees.
  • The Senate will recess from 12:30pm until 2:15pm to allow for the weekly caucus meetings.
  • At approximately 3:00pm, there will be up to 4 roll call vote in relation to the following, in the following order:
  • All amendments will require 60 affirmative votes. There will be two minutes equally divided between the votes and all after the first vote will be 10 minutes in duration.
  • Senator Leahy, the manager of S.744, the Comprehensive Immigration Reform bill, has encouraged senators to file their amendments by this Thursday, June 20.
  • As a reminder, at 3:00pm today there will be a series of up to 4 roll call votes on the following amendments to S.744, Comprehensive Immigration Reform:- Thune amendment #1197 (permanent resident status after border completion);- Landrieu amendment #1222 (citizenship for internationally adopted children);- Vitter amendment #1228 (US-VISIT system); and- Tester amendment #1198 (Border Oversight Task Force to include tribal government officials).The first vote in this series will be a 15 minute vote and the remaining will be 10 minute votes.
  • Each amendment is subject to a 60-affirmative vote threshold.
  • 3:01pm The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on Thune amendment #1197 (permanent resident status after border completion);Not Agreed To: 39-54
  • The Landrieu amendment #1222 (citizenship for internationally adopted children) was then agreed to by voice vote.
  • At 3:35pm the Senate began a 10 minute roll call vote on Vitter amendment #1228 (US-VISIT);Not Agreed To: 36-58
  • 3:56pm The Senate began a roll call vote on Tester amendment #1198 (Border Oversight Task Force to include tribal government officials);Agreed To: 94-0
  • The following amendment are pending to S.744, the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act:
    • Leahy amendment #1183 (international participation in the performing arts)

    The following amendments have been considered to S.744:

    •  Grassley amendment #1195 (prohibit the granting of registered provisional immigrant status until the Secretary has maintained effective control of the borders for 6 months) Tabled: 57-43
    • Thune amendment #1197 (permanent resident status after border completion) (60-vote threshold); Not Agreed to: 39-54
    • Landrieu amendment #1222 (citizenship for internationally adopted children); Agreed to by voice vote
    • Vitter amendment #1228 (US-VISIT system)(60-vote threshold); Not Agreed to: 36-58
    • Tester amendment #1198 (modify Border Oversight Task Force to include tribal government officials) (60-vote threshold); Agreed to: 94-0
  • The amendments listed below are in order to be called up to S.744, the Comprehensive Immigration Reform bill. No second degree amendments are in order prior to a vote, and the amendments are not subject to division. Tomorrow we will continue to work towards an agreement to vote in relation to the amendments.-          Manchin #1268 (border security contractor salaries);

    –          Pryor #1298 (recruitment of former Armed Forces members for Customs and Border Protection);

    –          Merkley #1237, as modified (H.R.2-B nonimmigrants);

    –          Boxer #1240 (National Guard/Coast Guard training);

    –          Reed #1224 (merit-based immigrant visa applicants)

    –          Cornyn #1251 (Statement of Congressional findings);

    –          Lee #1208 (Fast-track approval of border security);

    –          Paul #1200, as modified (border security enhancements);

    –          Heller amendment #1227 (Nevada representative on Southern Border Security Commissions); and

    –          Cruz #1320 (border security).

  • WRAP UP
  • ROLL CALL VOTES1)      Thune amendment #1197 (permanent resident status after border completion )(60-vote threshold); Not Agreed to: 39-54

    2)      Vitter amendment #1228 (US-VISIT system)(60-vote threshold); Not Agreed to: 36-58

    3)      Tester amendment #1198 (Border Oversight Task Force to include tribal government officials)(60-vote threshold); Agreed to: 94-0

    LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

    Adopted S.Res.143: recognizing the threats to freedom of the press and expression around the world and reaffirming freedom of the press as a priority in the efforts of the United States Government to promote democracy and good governance on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day on May 3, 2013.

    Adopted S.Res.173, Designating September 2013 as “National Child Awareness Month” to promote awareness of charities benefitting children and youth-serving organizations throughout the United States and recognizing efforts made by those charities and organizations on behalf of children and youth as critical contributions to the future of the United States.

    Adopted S.Res.174, designating June 20, 2013, as “American Eagle Day”.

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Last Floor Action:6/17/13
9:46:30 P.M. – The House adjourned.

The next meeting in the House is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on June 18, 2013.

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