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Juan Sepulveda, Democrats.org

06/10/2013 Nativegrl77

Almost every single Republican member of Congress voted to make 800,000 young people who came to the United States through no fault of their own vulnerable to deportation.

That’s a position even further to the right than the one held by the man they nominated for president last year, Mitt Romney — who advocated for self-deportation.

Share this graphic with your friends, and let them know what happened this morning:Last year, President Obama announced that these young people — sometimes called DREAMers — who contribute to our country by serving in the military or going to college, can request relief and apply for work visas. But now Republicans in Congress are trying to take that away.

President Obama can’t create a permanent solution for these young people by himself — only Congress can do that. Today’s vote was a major step back in the fight for common-sense immigration reform, and we need to hold the House Republicans who voted to put the DREAMers at risk for deportation accountable.

The key question moving forward is whether the GOP-led House moves in the direction of common-sense immigration reform that fixes our broken system and creates a path to earned citizenship, or whether it goes backwards and targets young people that are here through no fault of their own and who are contributing to our communities every day.

Share the above graphic with your friends and family, and encourage them to join us here:

http://my.democrats.org/Dream

Thanks,

Juan

Juan Sepulveda
Senior Advisor for Hispanic Affairs
Democratic National Committee

P.S. — President Obama will not give up on this issue — and neither will the Democrats fighting for it.

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Immigration reform bill

06/06/2013 Nativegrl77

We are fast approaching the critical moment that our movement has made possible: S. 744, the bipartisan immigration bill, is expected to be introduced to the full Senate early next week for debate, amendment and a full vote.

We must keep up the pressure to ensure the bill we have been fighting for continues to move forward.

Dial 888-891-3271 or click here to call your Senator now.

We have proven the power of our movement before. Our calls, faxes, and contacts to the Senate helped advance the bill this far — but as this bill moves to the full Senate, it will be even more vulnerable to amendments that could jeopardize the path to citizenship for millions of families.

Dial 888-891-3271 or click here to call your Senator in support of reform with a path to citizenship.

The Senate has the opportunity to make history by passing a reform law that keeps families together and strengthens our country by creating a pathway to full citizenship. We must make sure that the Senate passes this important bill. Millions of American families depend on it.

Click here to be immediately connected to your Senator and tell them to support immigration reform.

With hope,

Donna De La Cruz Reform Immigration FOR America

P.S. We need your help to ensure that Congress hears our message. Forward this email to your friends — together we will make immigration reform a reality!

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the Senate considers S.954,the Farm bill :::::: CONGRESS :::::: the House has hearings &

06/04/2013 Nativegrl77

The Senate will convene at 10:00am on Tuesday, June 4, 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.954, the Farm bill.
The Senate will recess from 12:30pm until 2:15pm to allow for the weekly caucus meetings.
This afternoon prior to the recess for the weekly caucus meetings, Senator Murray asked unanimous consent 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 Rubio requested to modify Senator Murray’s request to go to a conference without having the debt limit raised within that conference. Senator Murray objected to Senator Rubio’s request to modify and finally, Senator Rubio objected to Senator Murray’s original request. Senator McCain also spoke about his objections to Senator Rubios’s modification. The unofficial transcript is below.12:15:00 NSP (MRS. MURRAY) { NOT AN OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT }MRS. MURRAY: THANK YOU, MADAM PRESIDENT. MADAM PRESIDENT,SENATE DEMOCRATS HAVE BEEN WAITING ATIME TO GO TO CONFERENCE ON OUR BUDGET. IN FACT, IT HAS NOW
BEEN 73 DA DAYS. AND UNTIL RECENTLY, WE’VE GOTTEN PRETTY USED

TO SENATE REPUBLICANS JUST SIMPLY STANDING UP AND SAYING, “NO.”

FOR MONTHS, REPUBLICANS HAVE BEEN OFFERING A LOT OF EXCUSES FOR

WHY THEY DON’T WANT TO GO TO CONFERENCE ON THE BUDGET. THEY

HAVE SAID THEY WANT A PRECONFERENCE FRAMEWORK WHICH, BY THE

WAY, IS WHAT A BUDGET IS. THEY HAVE SAID THEY WOULDN’T ALLOW US

TO GO TO CONFERENCE UNTIL WE GUARANTEED THAT THE WEALTHIEST

AMERICANS AND BIGGEST CORPORATIONS WOULD BE PROTECTED FROM

PAYING A PENNY MORE IN TAXES. THEY SAID THEY DIDN’T WANT A

BIPARTISAN CONFERENCE TO TAKE AWAY THE LEVERAGE THEY HAVE ON

THE DEBT CEILING. AND THEN THEY CALLED FOR A DO-OVER, WHICH

ACTUALLY MY RANKING MEMBER ON THE BUDGET CALLED FOR AGAIN THIS

MORNING. TO BRING UP THE HOUSE BUDGET, HAVE 50 HOURS OF DEBATE,

A WHOLE NEW ROUND OF UNLIMITED AMENDMENTS, GO THROUGH THE

PROCESS ALL OVER AGAIN. AND THEY DID THIS AFTER THEY PRAISED

THE VERY OPEN AND THOROUGH FLOOR DEBATE WE HAD ON THE SENATE

BUDGET. SO, MADAM PRESIDENT, THE STORY KEEPS CHANGING. BUT EVEN

AS SOME REPUBLICANS WERE FOCUSED ON FINDING EXCUSES TO MOVE US

CLOSER AND CLOSER TO THIS CRISIS RATHER THAN HAVE A BUDGET

DEAL, WE HAVE A NUMBER OF REPUBLICANS WHO ARE NOW JOINING WITH

US TO CALL ON REGULAR ORDER. SENATOR COBURN SAID THAT BLOCKING

CONFERENCE IS, AND I QUOTE, NOT A GOOD POSITION TO BE IN.

SENATOR BOZEMAN SAID — QUOTE — HE WOULD VERY MUCH LIKE TO SEE

A CONFERENCE. SENATOR WICKER SAID WEEKS AGO THAT — QUOTE –

“BY THE END OF NEXT WEEK, WE SHOULD BE READY TO GO TO

CONFERENCE.” SO WE HAVE KNOWN FOR A WHILE THAT BLOCKING REGULAR

ORDER, ESPECIALLY AFTER CALLING FOR IT SO EAGERLY JUST A MATTER

OF MONTHS AGO, WAS NOT SITTING WELL WITH A NUMBER OF OUR

REPUBLICAN COLLEAGUES. AND NOW ACCORDING TO “POLITICO,” MORE

REPUBLICANS APPEAR TO FAVOR HEADING TO CONFERENCE THAN BLOCKING

IT. MADAM PRESIDENT, I WELCOME THAT. WE NEED TO MOVE THIS TO

CONFERENCE. IT IS THE REGULAR ORDER. IT WILL ALLOW US TO SOLVE

OUR COUNTRY’S PROBLEMS, AND WE — WE TRULY NEED A PROCESS TO

ALLOW US TO DEAL WITH OUR NATION’S PROBLEMS. MADAM PRESIDENT,

SENATOR McCAIN IS ON THE FLOOR, AND I WANT TO THANK HIM BECAUSE

HE UNDERSTANDS THE IMPORTANCE, NOT JUST FOR THIS BILL BUT FOR

ALL LEGISLATION IN THE SENATE, THAT WE COME HERE, WE

COMPROMISE, WE FIGHT HARD FOR WHAT WE BELIEVE IN, BUT AT THE

END OF THE DAY JUST SAYING MY WAY OR THE HIGHWAY, EVEN IF

YOU’RE A SMALL MINORITY, DOESN’T MOVE THIS COUNTRY TO THE PLACE

WHERE WE NEED IT TO GET TO. IT ISN’T A CRISIS BY MANAGEMENT

PLACE. AND I THANK HIM FOR TAKING A LEAD AND CALLING FOR

REGULAR ORDER. HE HAS SAID THAT REPUBLICAN PRECONDITIONS LIKE

DEMANDING THE CONFERENCE AGREE TO NOT RAISE THE DEBT CEILING OR

RAISE TAXES ARE ABSOLUTELY OUT OF LINE AND UNPRECEDENTED.

SENATOR COLLINS JOINED US ON THE FLOOR A FEW WEEKS AGO TO SAY

THAT EVEN THOUGH THERE IS A LOT WE DON’T SEE EYE TO EYE ON, WE

SHOULD AT LEAST GO TO CONFERENCE AND MAKE OUR BEST EFFORT TO

GET A DEAL. MADAM PRESIDENT, I COULDN’T AGREE MORE. THE

STALLING THAT WE HAVE SEEN IS, AS SOME HAVE SAID ON THEIR SIDE,

A LITTLE BIZARRE AND IRONIC, TO SAY THE LEAST, ESPECIALLY AFTER

I WOULD REMIND EVERYONE 50 HOURS OF DEBATE, INNUMERABLE

AMENDMENTS THAT TOOK US WAY INTO THE EARLY HOURS, WE OFFERED

EVERYBODY THE CHANCE TO SPEAK OUT, AND AFTER THAT SESSION WAS

OVER, MANY OF OUR REPUBLICAN COLLEAGUES CAME TO ME PERSONALLY

AND THANKED ME FOR FINALLY HAVING AN OPEN PROCESS. IF THEY WANT

US TO HAVE AN OPEN PROCESS, THEN THEY HAVE TO TAKE THAT PROCESS

AND TAKE IT TO THE NEXT STEP. SO, MADAM PRESIDENT, I AM DEEPLY

CONCERNED. WE ARE MOVING TOWARDS ANOTHER MANUFACTURED CRISIS

THIS FALL. WE HAVE OUR APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEES THAT NEED TO

MOVE FORWARD. THE COUNTRY IS VERY CLEARLY TIRED OF THIS COUNTRY

BEING MANAGED BY CRISIS, AND WE JUST HAD A BUDGET HEARING THIS

MORNING WHERE OUR WITNESSES, BOTH REPUBLICANS AND DEMOCRATS

ALIKE, SAID THAT MOVING US TO A CONSERVED CRISIS WOULD IMPACT

THIS ECONOMY IN A HORRIFIC WAY THIS FALL. WE DO NOT NEED TO

HAVE THAT HAPPEN. I WANT TO GO TO CONFERENCE. DO I WANT TO HAVE A COMPROMISE?

NOT REALLY. I LOVE WHERE I STAND, BUT I HAVE BEEN HERE A LONG

TIME. YOU DON’T GET EVERYTHING YOU WANT, BUT YOU DO HAVE TO

COMPROMISE IN ORDER TO MOVE THE COUNTRY FORWARD. AND I AM

WILLING TO GO TO CONFERENCE WITH MY COUNTERPART, CHAIRMAN RYAN,

WHO IS ON A VERY DIFFERENT PAGE THAN I AM, AND FIND OUR

COMPROMISE AND BE WILLING TO MOVE THAT FORWARD HERE IN THE

CONGRESS SO WE CAN GET TO A PLACE THAT ALLOWS US TO BE ABLE TO

LEAD THIS COUNTRY AGAIN. SO, MADAM PRESIDENT, I THINK WE ARE AT

A VERY CRITICAL POINT. I SEE SENATOR McCAIN IS ON THE FLOOR. I

WOULD BE HAPPY TO YIELD TO HIM FOR A COMMENT.

MR. McCAIN: MADAM PRESIDENT, PRESIDENT, –

THE PRESIDING OFFICER: THE SENATOR FROM ARIZONA.

MR. McCAIN: I UNDERSTAND THAT ONE OF MY COLLEAGUES WHO WILL

OBJECT IS COMING TO THE FLOOR, SO PERHAPS I WOULD RESERVE THE

RIGHT TO OBJECT ON — ON HIS BEHALF EVEN THOUGH I’M IN STARK

DISAGREEMENT. BUT INSTEAD, I’LL JUST MAKE A COMMENT AND I’M

SURE THAT MY COLLEAGUE WILL — ON THIS SIDE OF THE AISLE WILL

VOICE AN OBJECTION WHEN HE ARRIVES. HE’S HERE.

MRS. MURRAY: I CAN GO AHEAD AND OFFER THE UNANIMOUS CONSENT AT

THIS TIME AND WE CAN MOVE FROM THERE.

MR. McCAIN: IF IT’S OKAY WITH THE SENATOR, BECAUSE WE KNOW

WHAT’S GOING TO HAPPEN. I WOULD JUST LIKE TO MAKE REMARKS AND

THEN THE SENATOR FROM FLORIDA WILL MAKE THE SAME ARGUMENT THAT

WE HAVE MADE THE LAST FEW DAYS, AND FORTUNATELY I DON’T HAVE TO

BE LISTEN AGAIN. FOR FOUR YEARS, MEMBERS ON THIS SIDE OF THE

AISLE ARGUED STRENUOUSLY THAT WE WERE DOING A GREAT DISSERVICE

TO THE COUNTRY BY NOT TAKING UP AND DEBATING AND AMENDING A

BUDGET THAT WOULD THEN GO TO CONFERENCE WITH THE HOUSE OF

REPRESENTATIVES — THE OTHER SIDE OF THE CAPITOL, THE HOUSE OF

REPRESENTATIVES, AND THEN WE WOULD DO WHAT WE EXPECT, AND

UNFORTUNATELY EVERY FAMILY IN AMERICA HAS TO DO, AND THAT IS TO

PASS A BUDGET UNDER WHICH WE WOULD BE GUIDED IN OUR

AUTHORIZATION AND APPROPRIATIONS PROCESS. NOW, MY COLLEAGUE

FROM FLORIDA WILL COME TO THE FLOOR AND SAY THAT WE HAVE

AMASSED A DEBT BECAUSE OF THE BUDGET, BUT WE DIDN’T HAVE A

BUDGET FOR FOUR YEARS, SO HOW CAN YOU ARGUE THAT THE FACT THAT

WE MAY HAVE TO — WE MAY GO TO CONFERENCE ON A BUDGET, THAT

SOMEHOW THAT WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DEBT?

OBVIOUSLY, IT’S NONSENSE. OBVIOUSLY, IT’S NONSENSE. JUST AS

FRANKLY IT WAS NONSENSE WHEN THE SAME GROUP OF SENATORS SAID WE

SHOULDN’T EVEN DEBATE GUN MEASURES IN LIGHT OF A TRAGEDY THAT

TOOK PLACE IN CONNECTICUT AND ANOTHER TRAGEDY THAT TOOK PLACE

IN TUCSON, ARIZONA. DIDN’T EVEN WANT TO TAKE UP AND DEBATE A

WAY THAT SOME OF US HAD IDEAS TO TRY TO KEEP THE WEAPONS OUT OF

THE HANDS OF CRIMINALS, AND THE HANDS OF THE MENTALLY ILL. SO

NOW WE HAVE A SENATE WHERE WE REFUSE TO MOVE FORWARD ON ISSUES

AND HAVE OPEN DEBATE AND DISCUSSION AND VOTES. I ALWAYS

BELIEVED IN THE YEARS I HAVE BEEN HERE WITH REPUBLICAN AND

DEMOCRAT MAJORITIES THAT THE WAY WE ARE SUPPOSED TO FUNCTION IS

TO SAY OKAY, LET’S GIVE IT OUR BEST SHOT AND LET’S DO THE BEST

WE CAN AND LET’S HAVE VOTES. ONE OF THE THINGS THAT WAS OUR

OBJECTIONS AGAIN TO THE MAJORITY LEADER WAS THAT HE WOULDN’T

LET US HAVE VOTES ON AMENDMENTS. WE HAD I HAVE FORGOTTEN HOW

MANY VOTES ON THE BUDGET THAT LASTED

UNTIL, I BELIEVE, AROUND 7:00 IN THE MORNING. SO THE OPPONENTS

OF MOVING FORWARD ON ANYTHING CAN’T ARGUE WE DIDN’T HAVE VOTES

ON THE BUDGET, CAN’T ARGUE THAT THEY WERE BLOCKED FROM WHATEVER

AMENDMENT THAT THEY WANTED TO HAVE VOTED ON, SO NOW WE’RE FACED

WITH A SITUATION WHERE WE WILL NOT GO TO CONFERENCE, AND I WANT

TO TELL MY COLLEAGUES THAT CONTINUE TO DO THIS THAT, WITH MY

STRENUOUS OBJECTIONS, THE MAJORITY WILL BECOME FRUSTRATED AND

THE MAJORITY CAN CHANGE THE RULES OF THE SENATE, THEY CAN DO

THAT. AND I MUST SAY THAT ALTHOUGH I

WOULD STRENUOUSLY. MAJORITY ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE CAPITOL IS

OF OUR PARTY. THAT’S REALLY VERY DIFFICULT TO UNDERSTAND.

UNLESS YOU TAKE THE WORD OF ONE PI MY COLLEAGUES TO CAME TO

FLOOR AND SAID I DON’T TRUST DEMOCRATS AND I DON’T TRUST

REPUBLICANS. LET ME REPEAT WHAT HE SAID. I DON’T TRUST

DEMOCRATS AND I DON’T TRUST REPUBLICANS. IT’S NOT A MATTER OF

TRUSTING DEMOCRATS OR REPUBLICANS. WHAT THIS IS A MATTER OF IS

WHETHER WE WILL GO THROUGH THE LEGISLATIVE PROCESS THAT PEOPLE

SENT US HERE TO DO. AND I’VE PROBABLY LOST MANY MORE TIMES THAN

I HAVE WON. BUT I’VE BEEN SATISFIED IN THE TIMES THAT I HAVE

LOST THAT I WAS ABLE TO MAKE MY ARGUMENT, WAS — PUT IT TO THE

WILL OF THE BODY AND IT WAS EITHER ACCEPTED OR REJECTED. THAT’S

HOW PEOPLE, SCHOOL CHILDREN ALL OVER AMERICA, EXPECT TO US

BEHAVE. THAT’S THE WAY OUR CONSTITUTION IS WRITTEN. THAT’S WHAT

THIS BODY IS SUPPOSED TO BE ABOUT. SO WHEN WE HAVE A — BY THE

WAY, MADAM PRESIDENT, THIS IS THE LAST TIME I’M GOING TO COME

TO THE FLOOR ON THIS EXERCISE BECAUSE IT’S OBVIOUSLY A

FRUITLESS KIND OF EFFORT, UNTIL SOMETHING CHANGES. AND

OBVIOUSLY THAT’S NOT GOING TO HAPPEN IN THE SHORT TERM. NOW, MY

FRIENDS ON THE — WILL BE SAYING THEY’RE REAGAN REPUBLICANS,

YOU’RE A REAGAN REPUBLICAN. I WAS HERE WHEN RONALD REAGAN WAS

PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES. PRESIDENT REAGAN RIGHTLY OR

WRONGLY PASSED AMNESTY FOR THREE MILLION PEOPLE IN THIS COUNTRY

ILLEGALLY. HE SAT DOWN WITH TIP O’NEILL AND THEY SAVED SOCIAL

SECURITY FROM BANKRUPTCY. RONALD REAGAN-RANK SAT DOWN WITH THE

DEMOCRATS AND THEY AGREED IN WAYS OF INCREASING REVENUES AND

CUTTING SPENDING. RONALD REAGAN’S RECORD IS VERY CLEAR. AND, BY

THE WAY, IT WAS ONE OF AN ASSERTIVE ROLE OF THE UNITED STATES

OF AMERICA AND LEADERSHIP IN THE WORLD AND NOT COME HOME TO

FORTRESS AMERICA. SO SOMETIMES WHEN I HEAR MY COLLEAGUES HERE

TALK ABOUT HOW THEY ARE RONALD REAGAN REPUBLICANS, I DON’T

THINK RONALD REAGAN WOULD HAVE DISAGREED WE SHOULD HAVE A

BUDGET. WE SHOULD HAVE A BUDGET FOR — TO GUIDE THE LEGISLATIVE

AGENDA OF THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES. SO AS I SAID, I

WON’T BE COMING BACK TO THE FLOOR AGAIN WHILE MY COLLEAGUES

OBJECT AND I SEE MY COLLEAGUE FROM UTAH THAT WAS SO UNFAMILIAR

WITH THE — WITH WHAT WE DO HERE THAT HE CLAIMED IT WAS BEHIND

CLOSED DOORS IN BACK ROOMS WHEN THE FACT IS THE BUDGET

CONFERENCE IS ON C-SPAN AND OPEN TO ALL. SO I CAN JUST SAY TO

MY COLLEAGUES THIS IS NOT A PROUD MOMENT FOR ME AS WE BLOCK A

PROCESS THAT WAS AGREED TO AND ENACTED FOR MANY, MANY YEARS,

WAS NOT ENACTED FOR FOUR YEARS OVER THE STRENUOUS OBJECTIONS OF

MYSELF AND MY COLLEAGUES WHO DID NOT ENACT A BUDGET, WE ENACTED

A BUDGET AFTER AN ALL-NIGHTMARE THON OF VOTE AFTER VOTE AFTER

VOTE ON LITERALLY ANY ISSUE AND THERE WAS NOT A SINGLE VOTE

PROPOSED BY MY COLLEAGUES HERE THAT SAID THAT WE CAN’T AGREE TO

A LIFTING OF THE DEBT LIMIT. NOW, THE FLOOR WAS OPEN FOR THAT

AMENDMENT. AND I DON’T KNOW WHY MY COLLEAGUES NOW VIEW THIS AS

THE CRITERIA FOR US MOVING FORWARD ON THE BILL. SO I WISH THEM

LUCK, AND I WILL NOT BE COMING TO THE FLOOR AGAIN TO OBJECT TO

THEIR OBJECTION, AND WE’LL LET THE AMERICAN PEOPLE MAKE THE

JUDGMENT. I YIELD THE FLOOR.

THE PRESIDING OFFICER: THE SENATOR FROM WASHINGTON.

MRS. MURRAY: I WANT TO THANK THE SENATOR FROM ARIZONA FOR HIS

VERY HEARTFELT REMARKS. HE AND I DON’T AGREE ON A LOT BUT WE

AGREE WE WANT THIS COUNTRY TO WORK. BECAUSE THE ALTERNATIVE

ISN’T GREAT. AND THE WAY FOR THIS COUNTRY TO WORK IS FOR FOR TO

US COME TOGETHER WITH OUR DIFFERENCES OF OPINION AND MOVE

FORWARD AND THAT’S WHAT THE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE IS ALL ABOUT.

SO, MADAM PRESIDENT, I ASK UNANIMOUS CONSENT THAT THE SENATE

PROCEED TO THE CONSIDERATION OF CALENDAR NUMBER 33, H. CON.

RES. 25, THE AMENDMENT WHICH IS AT THE DESK, THE TEXT OF S.

CON. RES. 8, THE BUDGET RESOLUTION PASSED BY THE SENATE BE

INSERTED IN LIEU THEREOF, THAT THE MOTION TO RECONSIDER BE LAID

ON THE TABLE, THE SENATE INSIST ON ITS AMENDMENT, REQUEST A

CONFERENCE WITH THE HOUSE ON THE DISAGREEING VOTES OF THE TWO

HOUSES, AND THE CHAIR AUTHORIZED TO APPOINT CONFEREES ON THE

PART OF THE SENATE, FOLLOWING THE AUTHORIZATION TWO MOTIONS TO

INSTRUCT CONFERENCES BE IN ORDER FROM EACH SIDE. MOTION TO

INSTRUCT RELATIVE TO THE DEBT LIMIT AND MOTION TO INSTRUCT

RELATIVE TO TAXES AND REVENUE. THERE BE TWO HOURS OF DEBATE

EQUALLY DIVIDED BETWEEN THE TWO LEADERS OR THEIR DESIGNEES

PRIOR TO VOTES IN RELATIONS TO THE MOTIONS, FURTHER NO

AMENDMENTS ANY OF THE AMENDMENTEDS PRIOR TO THE VOTE ALL OF THE

ABOVE OCCURRING WITH NO INTERVENING ACTION OR DEBATE.

THE PRESIDING OFFICER: IS THERE OBJECTIONAM ?

THE SENATOR FROM FLORIDA.

MR. RUBIO: RESERVING THE RIGHT TO OBJECT — FIRST I THANK THE

SENATOR FROM ARIZONA FOR PROTECTING MY RIGHT TO OBJECT IN MY

ABSENCE BEFORE I MADE IT TO

FLOOR AND JUST TO SET THE RECORD STRAIGHT, I DON’T THINK THAT

WE OBJECT TO MOVING THE BUDGET CONFERENCE. WE OBJECT TO MOVING

THE BUDGET CONFERENCE AND HAVING THE DEBT LIMIT RAISED WITHIN

THAT CONFERENCE. I WOULD ASK THE SENATOR IF SHE WOULD CONSIDER

A UNANIMOUS CONSENT THAT SHE MODIFY HER REQUEST SO IT NOT BE IN

ORDER FOR THE SENATE TO CONSIDER A CONFERENCE REPORT THAT

INCLUDES RECONCILIATION INSTRUCTIONS TO RAISE THE DEBT LIMIT.

MRS. MURRAY: MADAM PRESIDENT, IF THE SENATOR HEARD MY REQUEST,

I SAID THAT WE WOULD CONSIDER A MOTION TO INSTRUCT RELATIVE TO

THE DEBT LIMIT AS PART OF OUR AGREEMENT TO MOVE TO CONFERENCE.

SO SO THE SENATOR WOULD BE ALLOWED TO MAKE HIS VOICE HEARD AT

THAT TIME, AND I WOULD OBJECT TO MAKING A REQUIREMENT WITHOUT A

VOTE OF THE SENATE THAT SAYS THE MAJORITY WOULD AGREE WITH

THAT. SO I WOULD OBJECT TO HIS AMENDMENT AND AGAIN ASK FOR

CONSENT ON THE AGREEMENT THAT I HAVE BEFORE ME.

THE PRESIDING OFFICER: OBJECTION IS HEARD. IS THERE OBJECTION

TO THE ORIGINAL REQUEST?

MR. RUBIO: MADAM PRESIDENT?

THE PRESIDING OFFICER: THE SENATOR FROM FLORIDA.

MR. RUBIO: I OBJECT.

THE PRESIDING OFFICER: OBJECTION IS HEARD.
This afternoon, there were multiple requests for additional amendments to be called up to S.954, the Farm bill. None of the amendments received the consent necessary. The details of each request are below.Senator McCain asked unanimous consent to set aside the pending amendment so that his amendment #956 (catfish) could be made pending. Senator Landrieu objected to his request because she would like to call up her amendment #1113 (flood insurance) and is currently unable to receive unanimous consent.Senator Coburn asked unanimous consent to set aside the pending amendment and call up his amendments:-          Coburn #1003 (prohibit Federal farm subsidies to person having seriously delinquent tax debts),-          Coburn #1004 (conservation purposes to end subsidies to millionaires),
–          Coburn #1005 (consolidate nutrition programs),

–          Coburn #1006 (access and safety of specialty crops),

–          Coburn #1007 (funding for market access program),

–          Coburn #1008 (eliminate duplicative access to broadband telecommunications in rural areas),

–          Coburn #1010 (prohibit replacement of ICD-9 with ICD-10 in implementing HIPAA standards),

–          McCaskill #1076 (prohibition on performance awards in Senior Executive Service during sequestration),

–          Coburn #1152 (allow demonstration projects to promote healthy eating among SNAP recipients).

Senator Landrieu objected to the first 5 requests. Senator Stabenow objected on Senator Landrieu’s behalf to the subsequent requests.

Senator Landrieu asked unanimous consent to set aside the pending amendment and call up the following amendments:

–          Landrieu #1113 (flood insurance)

–          Johnson SD-Crapo #1117 (flood insurance)

–          Cardin #1159 (side by side to Grassley #1097) and

–          Grassley #1097 (protect information of livestock producers)

that the time until 5:00pm be for debate on the amendments, that at 5:00pm, the Senate proceed to vote on the amendments and that all amendments be subject to a 60 affirmative vote threshold.

Senator Toomey objected to Senator Landrieu’s request because he would like additional amendments to be permitted to be made pending and receive votes.

Senator Coburn asked unanimous consent that every amendment filed to the Farm bill be considered read, debatable, and be available for a vote. Senator Stabenow objected to the request.
During Tuesday’s session of the Senate, cloture was filed on the following items in the following order:
–          S.954, the Farm bill.-          Motion to proceed to S.1003, A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to reset interest rates for new student loans (Coburn) and
–          Motion to proceed to S.953, the Student Loan Affordability Act (Reed).

The filing deadline for first degree amendments to S.954, the Farm bill is 1:00pm on Wednesday, June 5^th. The filing deadline for second degree amendments is 9:45am on Thursday, June 6^th.

At 10:00am on Thursday, there will be 3 roll call votes in relation to the following in the following order:

–          Motion to invoke cloture on S.954, the Farm bill,

–          Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.1003, A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to reset interest rates for new student loans (Coburn) and

–          Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.953, the Student Loan Affordability Act (Reed).

Details of the agreement are below.

If cloture is invoked on S.954, the Farm bill, the Senate will proceed vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to Calendar #76, S.1003 [Republican bill]. Upon conclusion of the vote, notwithstanding cloture having been invoked on S.1003, if it is invoked on S.1003, the Senate will proceed to vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to Calendar #74, S.953 [Democratic bill].

Upon conclusion of the cloture vote on the motion to proceed to S.953 [Democratic bill], and notwithstanding cloture having been invoked, if it is invoked on S.953, the Senate will resume consideration of S.954, the Farm bill, post-cloture, if cloture was invoked on S.954.

Upon disposition of S.954, the Farm bill, if cloture was invoked on either of the motions to proceed to S.953 or S.1003, the Senate then will resume the motion to proceed on which cloture was invoked, post-cloture.

Further, if cloture was invoked on both motions to proceed, the Senate will consider the motions, post-cloture, in the order in which cloture was invoked. Finally, if the motion to proceed to S.1003 [Republican bill] is agreed to, and notwithstanding cloture having been invoked on the motion to proceed to S.953 [Democratic bill], the Senate will resume the motion to proceed to S.953 [Democratic bill], post-cloture, upon disposition of S.1003 [Republican bill].
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No ROLL CALL VOTESLEGISLATIVE ITEMS
Adopted S.Con.Res.18, a concurrent resolution providing for the use of the catafalque situated in Exhibition Hall of the Capitol Visitor Center in connection with memorial services to be conducted in the United States Senate Chamber for the Honorable Frank R. Lautenberg, a late Senator from the State of New Jersey.

Adopted S.Res.160, a resolution relative to the memorial observances of the Honorable Frank R. Lautenberg, a late Senator from the State of New Jersey.

Adopted S.Res.161, relative to the death of the Honorable Frank R. Lautenberg, Senator from the State of New Jersey.

Adopted S.Res.162, Expressing the sense of the Senate with respect to childhood stroke and recognizing May 2013 as “National Pediatric Stroke Awareness Month”.

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Watch Most Recent House Floor Activity

Last Floor Action:
8:36:25 P.M. – The House adjourned pursuant to H. Res. 242, as a further mark of respect to the memory of the late Honorable Frank R. Lautenberg.

The next meeting in the House is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on June 4, 2013.

10:00:13 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:20 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Mo Brooks to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:54 A.M.		MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 12:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.
10:49:07 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:22 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of June 4.
12:00:27 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by Satguru Bodhinatha Veylanswami, Kauai Aadheenam Hindu Monastery, Kauai, Hawaii
12:02:22 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:02:25 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Cotton to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:04:06 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.
12:36:55 P.M.		The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received a message from the Secretary of the Senate on June 4, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. stating that that body had passed H.R. 588 with an amendment.
12:37:17 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
12:37:34 P.M.	H.R. 671	Mr. Miller (FL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 671 — “To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the disability compensation evaluation procedure of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for veterans with mental health conditions related to military sexual trauma, and for other purposes.”
12:38:08 P.M.	H.R. 671	Considered under suspension of the rules.
12:38:10 P.M.	H.R. 671	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 671.
12:53:15 P.M.	H.R. 671	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
12:53:18 P.M.	H.R. 671	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:53:22 P.M.	H.R. 671	The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
12:58:15 P.M.	H. Res. 243	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 243 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2216) making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2217) making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014, and for other purposes.”
1:02:04 P.M.	H. Res. 243	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 243.
1:50:53 P.M.		The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate agreed to S. Res. 160 and S. Con. Res. 18.
1:50:54 P.M.	H. Res. 243	DEBATE – The House continued with further debate on H. Res. 243.
2:31:47 P.M.	H. Res. 243	On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (Roll no. 186).
2:31:48 P.M.	H. Res. 243	On agreeing to the resolution Roll Call 187 – Yea and Nay vote pending.

2:39:36 P.M.	H. Res. 243	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (Roll no. 187).
2:39:39 P.M.	H. Res. 243	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:40:59 P.M.	S. Con. Res. 18	Mr. Sessions asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker’s table and consider.
2:40:59 P.M.	S. Con. Res. 18	Considered by unanimous consent. S. Con. Res. 18 — “Providing for the use of the catafalque situated in the Exhibition Hall of the Capitol Visitor Center in connection with memorial services to be conducted in the United States Senate Chamber for the Honorable Frank R. Lautenberg, late a Senator from the State of New Jersey.”
2:41:39 P.M.	S. Con. Res. 18	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
2:41:41 P.M.	S. Con. Res. 18	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:42:16 P.M.	H.R. 2216	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 243. H.R. 2216 — “Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014, and for other purposes.”
2:42:21 P.M.	H.R. 2216	The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 2216 and H.R. 2217. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on each bill. The resolution provides that each bill shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute rule. The resolution provides that the Chair may accord priority in recognition to Members who have pre-printed their amendments in the Congressional Record. The resolution provides one motion to recommit for each bill with or without instructions.
2:42:39 P.M.	H.R. 2216	House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 243 and Rule XVIII.
2:42:40 P.M.	H.R. 2216	The Speaker designated the Honorable Ileana Ros-Lehtinen to act as Chairwoman of the Committee.
2:43:15 P.M.	H.R. 2216	GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 2216.

3:42:52 P.M.	H.R. 2216	An amendment, offered by Mr. Broun (GA), to reduce real property for agencies by $38,513,000, and apply the savings to the spending reduction account.
3:42:57 P.M.	H.R. 2216	DEBATE – Pursuant the the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the First Broun amendment under the five-minute rule.
3:50:32 P.M.	H.R. 2216	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the first Broun (GA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Broun (GA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
3:52:21 P.M.	H.R. 2216	An amendment, offered by Mr. Broun (GA), to reduce the Military Construction Authorization funds to $0, and apply the savings to the spending reduction account.
3:52:35 P.M.	H.R. 2216	DEBATE – Pursuant the the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Second Broun amendment under the five-minute rule.
4:02:15 P.M.	H.R. 2216	On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment; Failed by voice vote.
4:07:08 P.M.	H.R. 2216	An amendment, offered by Mr. Griffith (VA), numbered 1 and printed in the Congressional Record to reduce the amount made available annually for the maintenance and repair of any general or flag officer quarters from $35 thousand to $15 thousand per unit.
4:07:12 P.M.	H.R. 2216	DEBATE – Pursuant the the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Griffith (VA) amendment No. 1 under the five-minute rule.
4:09:38 P.M.	H.R. 2216	On agreeing to the Griffith (VA) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.

19:01 P.M.	H.R. 2216	An amendment, offered by Mr. Blumenauer, to require $35 million be designated for the research of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Traumatic Brain Injuries in Veterans.
4:19:04 P.M.	H.R. 2216	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Blumenauer amendment under the five-minute rule.
4:26:46 P.M.	H.R. 2216	On agreeing to the Blumenauer amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
4:27:23 P.M.	H.R. 2216	An amendment, offered by Mr. Gallego, to require that $5 million be designated for job training for Veterans.
4:27:28 P.M.	H.R. 2216	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Gallego amendment under the five-minute rule.
4:31:57 P.M.	H.R. 2216	On agreeing to the Gallego amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
4:37:00 P.M.	H.R. 2216	An amendment, offered by Mr. Amodei, to require that $44 million be designated to increase staff at the Veterans Affairs regional offices.
4:37:03 P.M.	H.R. 2216	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Amodei amendment under the five-minute rule.
4:44:24 P.M.	H.R. 2216	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Amodei amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Amodei demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
4:49:37 P.M.	H.R. 2216	An amendment, offered by Mr. Culberson, to require that none of the funds be obligated or expended for the development of an electronic health record except for a health record as set forth in the Joint Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2013-2015 of the Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense, Joint Executive Council.
4:49:39 P.M.	H.R. 2216	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Culberson amendment under the five-minute rule.
4:54:34 P.M.	H.R. 2216	On agreeing to the Culberson amendment Agreed to by voice vote.
5:06:09 P.M.	H.R. 2216	An amendment, offered by Mr. Moran, to strike Section 413 which prohibits the use of funds to construct or expand any facility in the United States to house any individual detained at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, for the purposes of detention or imprisonment.
5:06:11 P.M.	H.R. 2216	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Moran amendment under the five-minute rule.
5:17:55 P.M.	H.R. 2216	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Moran amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Moran demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
5:19:41 P.M.	H.R. 2216	An amendment, offered by Mr. Farr, numbered 2 printed to the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds for implementation of Veterans Health Administration directive 2011-004 regarding “Access to clinical programs for veterans participating in State-approved marijuana programs”.
5:19:43 P.M.	H.R. 2216	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Farr amendment No. 2 under the five-minute rule.
5:25:44 P.M.	H.R. 2216	By unanimous consent, the Farr amendment was withdrawn.
5:26:23 P.M.	H.R. 2216	An amendment, offered by Mr. Kingston, to prohibit the use of funds to be used to pay more than 75% of the salary of any senior Department of Veterans Affairs official during the period beginning on July 1, 2014, and ending on September 30, 2014, unless as of July 1, 2014, the percentage of disability compensation claims that are more than 125 days old is less than or equal to 40%.
5:26:26 P.M.	H.R. 2216	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Kingston amendment under the five-minute rule.
5:40:03 P.M.	H.R. 2216	On agreeing to the Kingston amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
5:40:29 P.M.	H.R. 2216	An amendment, offered by Ms. Kuster, to prohibit the use of funds to be used for any conference (as described in the Office of Management and Budget memorandum M-12-12, “Promoting Efficient Spending to Support Agency Operations”, dated May 11, 2012) for which the cost to the agency exceeds $500,000.
5:40:33 P.M.	H.R. 2216	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Kuster amendment under the five-minute rule.
5:43:29 P.M.	H.R. 2216	On agreeing to the Kuster amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
5:43:38 P.M.	H.R. 2216	An amendment, offered by Mr. Rothfus, numbered 3 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds by the Secretary to pay performance awards under specified conditions.
5:43:40 P.M.	H.R. 2216	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Rothfus amendment No. 3 under the five-minute rule.
5:58:26 P.M.	H.R. 2216	On agreeing to the Rothfus amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
5:59:07 P.M.	H.R. 2216	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Grayson amendment under the five-minute rule.
6:00:19 P.M.	H.R. 2216	On agreeing to the Grayson amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
6:00:29 P.M.	H.R. 2216	An amendment, offered by Mr. Runyan, to prohibit the use of funds to be used to propose, plan for, or execute a new or additional Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) round.
6:00:31 P.M.	H.R. 2216	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Runyan amendment under the five-minute rule.
6:02:07 P.M.	H.R. 2216	On agreeing to the Runyan amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
6:02:49 P.M.	H.R. 2216	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Murphy (FL) amendment under the five-minute rule.

6:04:54 P.M.	H.R. 2216	On agreeing to the Murphy (FL) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
6:05:05 P.M.	H.R. 2216	An amendment, offered by Mr. Terry, to prohibit the use of funds to be used to increase the funding for any major medical facility project which is under construction as of the date of the enactment of this Act, above the amount specified in the prospectus described in subsection (b) of such section 8104 and the detailed estimate of cost described in paragraph (1) of such subsection.
6:05:16 P.M.	H.R. 2216	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Terry amendment under the five-minute rule.
6:09:44 P.M.	H.R. 2216	On agreeing to the Terry amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
6:09:57 P.M.	H.R. 2216	An amendment, offered by Mr. Engel, to prohibit the use of funds to be used by the Department of Defense or the Department of Veterans Affairs to lease or purchase new light duty vehicles, for any executive fleet, or for any agency’s fleet inventory, except in accordance with Presidential Memorandum-Federal Fleet Performance, dated May 24, 2011.
6:09:59 P.M.	H.R. 2216	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Engel amendment under the five-minute rule.
6:12:41 P.M.	H.R. 2216	On agreeing to the Engel amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
6:12:50 P.M.	H.R. 2216	An amendment, offered by Mr. Tipton, to decrease funds in the General Administration account of the Department of Veterans Affairs by $10 million and increase funds in the Information Technology Systems account of the Department of Veterans Affairs by the same amount to assist with claims processing.
6:12:53 P.M.	H.R. 2216	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Tipton amendment under the five-minute rule.
6:16:45 P.M.	H.R. 2216	On agreeing to the Tipton amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
6:16:59 P.M.	H.R. 2216	An amendment, offered by Mr. Murphy (FL), to prohibit the use of funds to be used to maintain or improve Department of Defense real property with a zero percent utilization rate according to the Department’s real property inventory database, except in the case of maintenance of a historic property as required by the National Historic Preservation Act or maintenance to prevent a negative environmental impact as required by the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969.
6:17:04 P.M.	H.R. 2216	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Murphy (FL) amendment under the five-minute rule.
6:19:25 P.M.	H.R. 2216	On agreeing to the Murphy (FL) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
6:21:16 P.M.	H.R. 2216	An amendment, offered by Mr. King (IA), to prohibit the use of funds to be used to administer the wage-rate requirements of subchapter IV of chapter 31 of title 40, United States Code (Davis-Bacon Act).
6:21:19 P.M.	H.R. 2216	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the King (IA) amendment under the five-minute rule.
6:50:02 P.M.	H.R. 2216	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the King (IA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Bishop (GA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
6:51:03 P.M.	H.R. 2216	UNFINISHED 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.
7:19:04 P.M.	H.R. 2216	On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 188).
7:24:46 P.M.	H.R. 2216	On agreeing to the Amodei amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: (Roll no. 189).
7:25:04 P.M.	H.R. 2216	On agreeing to the Moran amendment (A008) Roll Call 190 – Recorded vote pending.

7:30:03 P.M.	H.R. 2216	On agreeing to the Moran amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 170 – 254 (Roll no. 190).
7:35:27 P.M.	H.R. 2216	On agreeing to the King (IA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 192 – 231 (Roll no. 191).
7:35:50 P.M.	H.R. 2216	Mr. Culberson moved for the Committee of the Whole to rise and report.
7:36:00 P.M.	H.R. 2216	On motion to rise and report Agreed to by voice vote.
7:36:05 P.M.	H.R. 2216	The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2216.
7:36:06 P.M.	H.R. 2216	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
7:36:56 P.M.	H.R. 2216	The House adopted the amendments en gross as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
7:38:50 P.M.	H.R. 2216	Mr. Enyart moved to recommit with instructions to Appropriations.
7:39:54 P.M.	H.R. 2216	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Enyart motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to add $9.2 million in funding for the hiring of 94 additional claims processors. The increase would be offset by funds from the Departmental Administration account of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
7:49:10 P.M.	H.R. 2216	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
7:56:37 P.M.	H.R. 2216	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 198 – 227 (Roll no. 192).
8:06:11 P.M.	H.R. 2216	On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 421 – 4 (Roll no. 193).
8:06:13 P.M.	H.R. 2216	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
8:06:57 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
8:09:06 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

8:55:35 P.M.		Mr. Garamendi moved that the House do now adjourn.
8:55:50 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
8:55:57 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on June 5, 2013.

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The Senate stands in adjournment until 9:30am on Wednesday, May 22, 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.954, the Farm bill. We will continue to work through amendments to the Farm bill during Wednesday’s session of the Senate.
At 4:00pm, the Senate will proceed to the consideration of Calendar #43, S.Res.65, resolution strongly supporting the full implementation of United States and international sanctions on Iran and urging the President to continue to strengthen enforcement of sanctions legislation.
- There will be 60 minutes for debate equally divided and controlled in the usual form.
- Upon the use or yielding back of time (at approximately 5:00pm), there will be a roll call vote in relation to the resolution. If the resolution is agreed to, the preamble will be agreed to.
During Tuesday’s session of the Senate, cloture was filed on Executive Calendar #95, the nomination of Srikanth Srinivasan, Virginia, to be United States Circuit Judge for the District of Columbia Circuit. Unless an agreement is reached, Senators should expect that cloture vote on Thursday morning.
This morning Senator McConnell asked unanimous consent that the Senate vote on Tuesday, June 4, at a time to be determined by the Majority Leader, following consultation with the Republican Leader, on confirmation of Executive Calendar #95, the nomination of Srikanth Srinivasan, of Virginia, to be United States Circuit Judge for the District of Columbia Circuit. Senator Reid objected and explained some of his frustrations over continued Republican delay on nominations. As a reminder, Senator Reid filed cloture on the Srinivasan nomination last night and the cloture vote will occur tomorrow.Senator McConnell noted that there is another circuit judge on the calendar that was reported prior to the Srinivasan nomination that the Wyoming senators would like to confirm. Senator Reid then suggested we confirm that nomination today and again asked consent to vote today on the Srinivasan today.
Senator McConnell objected and said he would continue working on nominations off the floor.
The Senate is in a period of morning business for 1 hour, with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. Following morning business (approx 11:35am), the Senate will resume consideration of S.954, the Farm bill. Today we will continue to process amendments to the bill. Currently the Leahy amendment #998 (rural broadband) is pending.As a reminder, at 5pm today, the Senate will vote on adoption of S.Res.65, a resolution strongly supporting the full implementation of United States and international sanctions on Iran and urging the President to continue to strengthen enforcement of sanctions legislation.
For the information of senators, there is a chance that when we resume consideration of the Farm bill Senator Inhofe will offer amendment #960 (repeal nutrition entitlements programs and establish nutrition assistance block grants) and we vote in relation to the amendment as early as 12:00 noon.
At 12:00 noon the Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on Inhofe amendment #960 (nutrition block grants);Not Agreed To: 36-60
The following amendments to S.954, the Farm bill, were agreed to by unanimous consent:- Franken #992 (access to grocery delivery for homebound seniors and persons with disabilities); and- Vitter #1056 (end food stamp eligibility for convicted violent rapists, pedophiles, and murders)
Senator Kaine asked unanimous consent to go to conference on the Budget resolution and that 2 motions to instruct conferees relative to the debt limit and taxes/revenue be in order. Senator Rubio asked that the request be modified to prohibit consideration of any conference report that includes reconciliation instructions regarding the debt limit. Senator Kaine objected to modify his request. Senator Rubio objected to the original request. Senator McCain then argued that we go through regular order and go to conference on the budget resolution, with motions to instruct conferees in order, and a debate ensued.

Senator Stabenow has called up Shaheen amendment #925 (Sugar programs ). We are working towards an agreement to vote in relation to the amendment this afternoon, perhaps around the vote on the Iran Sanctions resolution.

At 3:45pm the Senate will begin consideration of S.Res.65, Iran Sanctions. There will be up to 50 minutes for debate, with the Majority controlling 20 minutes and the Republicans controlling 30 minutes. At approximately 4:35pm, the Senate will proceed to vote on adoption of the resolution. There will then be 2 minutes for debate equally divided prior to a vote in relation to the Shaheen amendment #925 (sugar programs). No second degree amendments are in order to the Shaheen amendment prior to the vote.

4:35pm votes

– Adoption of S.Res.65, Iran Sanctions

– Shaheen amendment #925 (sugar programs)

The Senate has reached an agreement that tomorrow, following the cloture vote on the Srinivasan nomination and notwithstanding cloture having been invoked, if invoked, the Senate resume legislative session and consideration of S.954, the Farm bill, and the Senate then proceed to vote in relation to the pending Sanders amendment #965 (GMO food labels). No second degree amendments are in order prior to the vote. the amendment is subject to a 60 affirmative vote threshold. The time consumed during consideration of the Farm bill will count post-cloture.

There will be 2 roll call votes at 10:30am:

– motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #95, the nomination of Srikanth Srinivasan, Virginia, to be United States Circuit Judge for the District of Columbia; and

– Sanders amendment #965 (GMO foods)(60 affirmative-vote threshold).

4:36pm The Senate began a roll call vote on adoption of S.Res.65, Iran Sanctions.

Adopted: 99-0

:04pm The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on Shaheen amendment #925 (sugar programs);

Not Agreed To: 44-54

The managers of the bill will continue to work on amendments, however, there will be no further roll call votes today.

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

The following amendments are pending to S.954, the Farm bill:

Leahy amendment #998 (gigabit Internet pilot program)
Sanders amendment #965 (GMO foods)

The following amendments have been considered to S.954, the Farm bill:

Cantwell amendment #919 (Indian tribes – land and soil conservation programs) Agreed to: 87-8
Sessions amendment #945, as modified (eligibility criteria for agriculture irrigation assistance) Agreed to by unanimous consent
Roberts amendment #948 (SNAP) Not Agreed to: 40-58
Gillibrand amendment #931 (SNAP funding) Not Agreed to: 26-70
Inhofe amendment #960 (repeal SNAP and establish nutrition assistance block program) Not Agreed to: 36-60
Franken amendment #992 (access to grocery delivery for homebound seniors and persons with disabilities) Agreed to by unanimous consent
Vitter amendment #1056 (end food stamp eligibility for convicted violent rapists, pedophiles, and murderers) Agreed to by unanimous consent
Shaheen amendment #925 (Federal sugar program) Not Agreed to: 45-54

Senator Sanders called up amendment #965 (GMO food labels). We are working on an agreement to vote in relation to the his amendment tomorrow. As a reminder, the cloture vote on the Srinavasan will occur tomorrow, potentially in the 10:30am range. Stay tuned for a final decision on the vote time.

The Senate is in a period of morning business with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.

WRAP UP

ROLL CALL VOTES

1) Inhofe amendment #960 (nutrition assistance block grants) to S.954, the Farm bill; Not Agreed to: 36-60

2) Adoption of S.Res.65, Iran Sanctions; Adopted: 99-0

3) Shaheen amendment #965 (federal sugar program reform) to S.954; Not Agreed to: 45-54

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Passed H.R.258, the Stolen Valor Act of 2013.

Completed the Rule 14 process of H.R.45, the Repeal of the Affordable Care Act.

Completed the Rule 14 process of S.1003, the Comprehensive Student Loan Protection Act. (Coburn)

Completed the Rule 14 process of S.1004, the Anti-Trust Freedom Act. (Paul)

No EXECUTIVE ITEMS

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Last Floor Action:
5:05:58 P.M. – The House adjourned.

The next meeting in the House is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on May 22, 2013.

10:00:17 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:22 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Tom McClintock to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:01:02 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.
10:56:26 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:55 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 22.
12:00:57 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by Dr. Ken Whitten, Idlewild Baptist Church, Lutz, Florida
12:02:33 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:02:34 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Olson to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:04:22 P.M.		The House proceeded with one minute speeches, which by direction of the Chair would be limited to 15 per side of the aisle.
12:38:03 P.M.		Commission to Eliminate Child Abuse and Neglect Fatalities – Pursuant to Section 3 of the Protect Our Kids Act of 2012 (Pub. L. 112-275), the Minority Leader appointed Mr. Robert E. “Bud” Cramer of Huntsville Alabama.
12:38:25 P.M.		The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received a message from the Secretary of the Senate on May 22, 2013 at 11:08 a.m. stating that that body had made appointments to the Military Compensation and Retirement Modernization Commission.
12:38:55 P.M.	H. Res. 228	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 228 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3) to approve the construction, operation, and maintenance of the Keystone XL pipeline, and for other purposes.”
12:41:32 P.M.	H. Res. 228	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 228.
2:01:56 P.M.	H. Res. 228	On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 223 – 194 (Roll no. 167).
2:02:00 P.M.		MOMENT OF SILENCE – The House observed a moment of silence for the victims of the Oklahoma tornado storm.
2:15:33 P.M.	H. Res. 228	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 228 – 185 (Roll no. 168).
2:15:33 P.M.	H. Res. 228	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:16:41 P.M.	H.R. 3	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 228. H.R. 3 — “To approve the construction, operation, and maintenance of the Keystone XL pipeline, and for other purposes.”
2:16:46 P.M.	H.R. 3	Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3 with 1 hour and 30 minutes 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.
2:16:58 P.M.	H.R. 3	House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 228 and Rule XVIII.
2:16:59 P.M.	H.R. 3	The Speaker designated the Honorable Steve Womack to act as Chairman of the Committee.
2:17:08 P.M.	H.R. 3	GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with 90 minutes of general debate on H.R. 3.

4:03:53 P.M.	H.R. 3	An amendment, offered by Mr. Weber (TX), numbered 1 printed in House Report 113-88 to add to the findings in Section 2 highlighting the State Department’s scientific and environmental findings which conclude that the Keystone XL pipeline is a safe and environmentally sound project
4:04:14 P.M.	H.R. 3	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 228, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Weber(TX) amendment No. 1.
4:15:34 P.M.	H.R. 3	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Weber amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Weber demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
4:16:11 P.M.	H.R. 3	An amendment, offered by Mr. Waxman, numbered 2 printed in House Report 113-88 to add a finding that “the reliance on oil sands crudes for transportation fuels would likely result in an increase in incremental greenhouse gas emissions” in the United States, resulting in additional greenhouse gas emissions equal to 4.3 million passenger vehicles. Also provides that the bill will not go into effect unless the President finds that TransCanada or tar sands producers will fully offset the additional greenhouse gas emissions.
4:16:31 P.M.	H.R. 3	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 228, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Waxman amendment No. 2.
4:24:12 P.M.	H.R. 3	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Waxman amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Waxman demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
4:24:52 P.M.	H.R. 3	An amendment, offered by Mr. Johnson (GA), numbered 3 printed in House Report 113-88 to require a study on the health impacts of increased air pollution in communities surrounding the refineries that will transport diluted bitumen through the proposed Keystone XL pipeline.
4:25:09 P.M.	H.R. 3	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 228, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Johnson(GA) amendment No. 3.
4:30:53 P.M.	H.R. 3	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Johnson (GA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Johnson (GA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
4:31:43 P.M.	H.R. 3	An amendment, offered by Mr. Connolly, numbered 4 printed in House Report 113-88 to require a threat assessment of pipeline vulnerabilities to terrorist attack and corrective actions necessary to protect the pipeline from such an attack and to mitigate any resulting spill.
4:32:01 P.M.	H.R. 3	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 228, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Connolly amendment No. 4.
4:37:52 P.M.	H.R. 3	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Connolly amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Connolly demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
4:38:21 P.M.	H.R. 3	An amendment, offered by Mr. Rahall, numbered 5 printed in House Report 113-88 to strike section 3 of the bill (Keystone XL Permit Approval). Section 3 eliminates the requirement for a Presidential Permit to construct the Keystone XL pipeline across an international border. Section 3 further deems the new application for the Keystone XL pipeline approved, based on a final environmental impact statement issued by the U.S. Department of State for a different pipeline route.
4:38:38 P.M.	H.R. 3	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 228, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rahall amendment No. 5.
4:47:37 P.M.	H.R. 3	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Rahall amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Rahall demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
4:48:14 P.M.	H.R. 3	An amendment, offered by Ms. Esty, numbered 6 printed in House Report 113-88 to remove the mandate to allow one specifically named company to never receive appropriate oversight through the permit process for operation and/or maintenance–in perpetuity, while allowing construction permit fast-track.
4:48:37 P.M.	H.R. 3	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 228, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Esty amendment No. 6.
4:48:39 P.M.	H.R. 3	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Esty amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Esty demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
4:56:52 P.M.	H.R. 3	An amendment, offered by Ms. Jackson Lee, numbered 7 printed in House Report 113-88 to lengthen the time period for filing a claim under the Act from 60 days to 1 year
4:57:10 P.M.	H.R. 3	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 228, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee amendment No. 7.
5:04:49 P.M.	H.R. 3	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Jackson Lee amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Jackson Lee demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
5:05:20 P.M.	H.R. 3	An amendment, offered by Ms. Chu, numbered 8 printed in House Report 113-88 to require the GAO to conduct a study and prepare a report of the Keystone XL pipeline to determine the total projected costs of pipeline spill cleanup, including the potential impacts of a petroleum spill on public health and the environment and the quantity and quality of water available for agricultural and municipal purposes.
5:05:37 P.M.	H.R. 3	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 228, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Chu amendment No. 8.
5:12:37 P.M.	H.R. 3	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Chu amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Chu demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
5:13:12 P.M.	H.R. 3	An amendment, offered by Mr. Cohen, numbered 9 printed in House Report 113-88 to require TransCanada to submit its oil spill response plan, and any updates to the plan, to the Governors of each State in which the Keystone XL pipeline operates. TransCanada is required to develop such a plan under current law and regulations; only certain Federal agencies receive and review the plan.
5:13:42 P.M.	H.R. 3	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 228, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Cohen amendment No. 9.
5:18:00 P.M.	H.R. 3	On agreeing to the Cohen amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
5:18:33 P.M.	H.R. 3	An amendment, offered by Mr. Holt, numbered 10 printed in House Report 113-88 to increase American energy independence by requiring that all oil and refined fuels transported through the Keystone XL Pipeline be used here in the United States and not exported, unless the President finds that an exception is required by law or in the national interest.
5:18:50 P.M.	H.R. 3	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 228, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Holt amendment No. 10.
5:29:04 P.M.	H.R. 3	POSTPONED 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.
5:59:12 P.M.	H.R. 3	On agreeing to the Weber (TX) amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 246 – 168 (Roll no. 169).
6:04:04 P.M.	H.R. 3	On agreeing to the Waxman amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 146 – 269 (Roll no. 170).
6:09:24 P.M.	H.R. 3	On agreeing to the Johnson (GA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 177 – 239 (Roll no. 171).
6:12:43 P.M.	H.R. 3	On agreeing to the Connolly amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 176 – 239 (Roll no. 172).
6:16:45 P.M.	H.R. 3	On agreeing to the Rahall amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 177 – 238 (Roll no. 173).
6:21:05 P.M.	H.R. 3	On agreeing to the Esty amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 182 – 234 (Roll no. 174).
6:25:34 P.M.	H.R. 3	On agreeing to the Jackson Lee amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 182 – 234 (Roll no. 175).
6:29:09 P.M.	H.R. 3	On agreeing to the Chu amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 185 – 231 (Roll no. 176).
6:33:49 P.M.	H.R. 3	On agreeing to the Holt amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 162 – 255 (Roll no. 177).
6:34:07 P.M.	H.R. 3	The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 3.
6:35:05 P.M.	H.R. 3	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
6:35:17 P.M.	H.R. 3	The 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.
6:36:12 P.M.	H.R. 3	Mr. Bishop (NY) moved to recommit with instructions to Transportation.
6:36:31 P.M.	H.R. 3	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bishop (NY) motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the House to report the same back with an amendment requiring TransCanada Keystone Pipeline, L.P. to certify to the President that diluted bitumen and other materials derived from tar sands or oils sands that are transported through the Keystone XL pipeline be treated as crude oil for the purposes of determining contributions that fund the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund.
6:44:24 P.M.	H.R. 3	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
6:52:31 P.M.	H.R. 3	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 194 – 223 (Roll no. 178).
7:01:05 P.M.	H.R. 3	On passage Passed by recorded vote: 241 – 175, 1 Present (Roll no. 179).
7:01:06 P.M.	H.R. 3	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:01:20 P.M.		Ms. Foxx filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 232.
7:02:29 P.M.		Ms. Foxx asked unanimous consent That when the House adjourns on Wednesday, May 22, 2013, it adjourn to meet at 9 a.m. on Thursday, May 23, 2013. Agreed to without objection.
7:03:20 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
7:03:39 P.M.	H.R. 1949	Mr. Messer moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1949 — “To direct the Secretary of Education to convene the Advisory Committee on Improving Postsecondary Education Data to conduct a study on improvements to postsecondary education transparency at the Federal level.”
7:03:59 P.M.	H.R. 1949	Considered under suspension of the rules.
7:04:40 P.M.	H.R. 1949	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1949.
7:19:36 P.M.	H.R. 1949	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
7:19:38 P.M.	H.R. 1949	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:20:12 P.M.	H.R. 271	Mr. Olson moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 271 — “To clarify that compliance with an emergency order under section 202(c) of the Federal Power Act may not be considered a violation of any Federal, State, or local environmental law or regulation, and for other purposes.”
7:20:30 P.M.	H.R. 271	Considered under suspension of the rules.
7:20:36 P.M.	H.R. 271	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 271.
7:33:43 P.M.	H.R. 271	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
7:33:46 P.M.	H.R. 271	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:34:07 P.M.		Migratory Bird Conservation Commission – Pursuant to section 2 of the Migratory Bird Conservation Act and the order of the House of January 3, 2013 the Speaker appointed the following members of the House to the Migratory Bird Conservation Commission: Mr. Wittman and Mr. Dingell.
7:34:27 P.M.		Military Compensation and Retirement Modernization Commission – Pursuant to section 672(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 and the order of the House of January 3, 2013, the Speaker appointed Mr. Dov S. Zakheim, Silver Spring, MD; Mr. Michael R. Higgins, Washington, DC.
7:34:47 P.M.		Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission – Pursuant to section 4(c) of H. Res. 5, 113th Congress the Minority Leader appointed the following member of the House to the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission: Mr. McGovern.
7:35:56 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
7:41:25 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

9:11:43 P.M.		Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn.
9:11:53 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
9:11:54 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on May 23, 2013.