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Schedule for Pro Forma Sessions only, with no business conducted …

(note that beginning on Tuesday, August 7^th, the pro forma sessions will be held in Hart 216 while repairs are being made to the Senate Chamber)

– Friday, August 3rd at 10:15am

– Tuesday, August 7th at 11:00am

– Friday, August 10th at 11:00am

– Tuesday, August 14th at 2:30pm

– Friday, August 17th at 11:30am

– Tuesday, August 21st at 10:00am

– Friday, August 24th at 10:00am

– Tuesday, August 28th at 2:30pm

– Friday, August 31st at 11:30am

– Tuesday, September 4th at 11:30am and

– Friday, September 7th at 12:00pm

If the Senate receives a message from the House that it has adopted S.Con.Res.59, providing for a conditional adjournment or recess of the Senate and an adjournment of the House of Representatives, the pro forma sessions above will not occur and …

the Senate will adjourn until 2:00pm on Monday, September 10, 2012.

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The next meeting in the HOUSE is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on August 7, 2012.?

The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on August 3, 2012

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What have Republicans done FOR Americans ? When will the Middle and Lower classes get tired of the Austerity Republicans have forced upon us

10:00:44 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:59 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Bill Flores to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:01:23 A.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
10:03:08 A.M.		JOURNAL APPROVED – The Chair announced that pursuant to section 3(a) of H. Res. 747, the Journal of the last day’s proceedings was approved.
10:03:22 A.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
10:03:53 A.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 August 3, 2012 at 9:23 a.m. stating that that body had passed S. 3245, H.R. 4240, H.R. 3670, and H.R. 1402; and agreed to S. Con. Res. 59, S. Con. Res. 58, and H. Con. Res. 135.
10:04:53 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to section 3(b) of H. Res. 747. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on August 7, 2012.

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CONGRESS: the Republican led House – the Senate

08/01/2012 Nativegrl77

the Senate Convened 9:30amET August 1, 2012

Following the prayer and pledge, the Majority Leader will be recognized.
The first hour will be equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees with the Republicans controlling the first half and the Majority controlling the final half.
On Tuesday, cloture was filed on S.3414, the Cybersecurity bill. As a result, the filing deadline for first degree amendments to S.3414 is 1:00pm on Wednesday. We continue to work on an agreement on amendments to the bill. If no agreement is reached, the cloture vote will occur on Thursday.

Senator Murray asked unanimous consent to discharge the Finance Committee from further consideration of H.R.9 and the Senate proceed to its consideration, strike all after the enacting clause and insert in lieu thereof the text of S.1925, the Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization, as passed by the Senate on April 26^th by a vote of 68-31, and the bill, as amended, be read a third time and passed.

Senator Grassley objected.

Senator Grassley then asked consent the Senate proceed to the consideration of Calendar #406, H.R.4970, the House-passed Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act; that all after the enacting clause be stricken, the text of the Senate-passed VAWA bill, S.1925, with a modification that strikes sections 805 and 810 related to the immigration provisions; that the bill be read three times and passed; and the Senate request a conference with the House and the Chair authorized to appoint conferees on part of the Senate with a ratio agreed to by both Leaders.

Senator Murray objected.

The Senate has reached an agreement to consider S.3326, AGAO/CAFTADR/Burma Sanctions. Under the agreement, there will be 30 minutes for debate prior to a vote in relation to a Coburn amendment, which is at the desk and a copy is attached. If the amendment is not agreed to, which is the outcome we expect, the Senate would pass the bill by consent. Further, that when the Senate receives H.R.5986 and if the text is identical to S.3326, the Senate would pass H.R.5986. We expect to execute this agreement tomorrow morning.

If the Coburn amendment is agreed to, we would do some fancy parliamentary maneuvering to split the bill into 2 sections, AGOA and CAFTADR/Burma Sanctions, and pass them in two separate House bills.

Below you will find the text of the agreement.

S.3326, African Trade/CAFTADR/Burma Sanctions

Leader: Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that at a time to be determined by the Majority Leader, after consultation with the Republican Leader, the Senate proceed to the consideration of Calendar #459, S.3326; that the only amendment in order be a Coburn amendment which is at the desk, that there be 30 minutes for debate equally divided and controlled in the usual form; that upon the use or yielding back of time, the Senate proceed to vote in relation to the amendment; that if the amendment is not agreed to, the bill be read a third time and passed, without further action or debate; that when the Senate receives H.R.5986 and if its text is identical to S.3326, the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of H.R.5986, the bill be read a third time and passed, without further debate, with no amendments in order prior to passage;

Further that if the Coburn amendment is agreed to, the Finance Committee be discharged from further consideration of H.R.9 and the Senate proceed to its immediate consideration, that all after the enacting clause be stricken and the text of S.3326, as amended, be inserted in lieu thereof, the bill be read a third time and passed, without further debate; that when the Senate receives H.R.5986, the Senate proceed to its immediate consideration, and all after the enacting clause be stricken and the text of Sections 2 and 3 of S.3326, as reported, be inserted in lieu thereof, the bill be read a third time and passed, without further debate, as amended; and S.3326 be returned to the Calendar of Business;

Finally, that no motions be in order other than motions to waive or motions to table; and that the motions to reconsider be made and laid upon the table, with no intervening action or debate.

The filing deadline for second degree amendments to S.3414, Cybersecurity Act of 2012, is 10:00am, Thursday, August 2. If your senator has a germane second degree amendment and would like to preserve their ability to offer, please send a signed copy of the amendment to the cloakroom prior to the deadline so that we may file it at the desk for you. If you have already filed, there is no need to refile.

WRAP UP

No ROLL CALL VOTES

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Adopted S.Con.Res.55, directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a correction in the enrollment of H.R.1627 (the Honoring America’s Veterans and Caring for Camp Lejeune Families Act of 2012).

Concurred in the House message to H.R.1905, the Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Human Rights Act of 2012 by voice vote.

Discharged the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee and passed the following post office naming bills:

– H.R.1369, To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1021 Pennsylvania Avenue in Hartshorne, Oklahoma, as the “Warren Lindley Post Office”.

– H.R.3276, To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2810 East Hillsborough Avenue in Tampa, Florida, as the “Reverend Abe Brown Post Office Building”.

– H.R.3412, To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1421 Veterans Memorial Drive in Abbeville, Louisiana, as the “Sergeant Richard Franklin Abshire Post Office Building”.

– H.R.3501, o designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 125 Kerr Avenue in Rome City, Indiana, as the “SPC Nicholas Scott Hartge Post Office”.

– H.R.3772, To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 150 South Union Street in Canton, Mississippi, as the “First Sergeant Landres Cheeks Post Office Building”.

Passed H.R.1560, to amend the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo and Alabama and Coushatta Indian Tribes of Texas Restoration Act to allow the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo Tribe to determine blood quantum requirement for membership in that tribe.

Passed S.1409, the Improper Payments Elimination and Recovery Improvement Act of 2012 with a committee-reported substitute amendment and a Carper amendment.

Adopted S.J.Res.49, providing for the appointment of Barbara Barrett as a citizen regent to the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.

Discharged the Judiciary Committee and adopted S.Res.519, designating October 30, 2012, as a national day of remembrance for nuclear weapons program workers.

Adopted S.Res.536, designating September 9, 2012 as “National Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awareness Day”.

Adopted S.Res.537, supporting the goals and ideals of National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.

Adopted S.Res.538, designating September 2012 as “National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month”.

Adopted S.Res.539, designating October 13, 2012, as “National Chess Day”.

Adopted S.Res.540, designating the week of August 6^th through August 10, 2012, as “National Convenient Care Clinic Week”.

No EXECUTIVE ITEMS

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Last Floor Action:

10:02:50 A.M. – MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House resumed with Morning-Hour Debate.

10:00:59 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:01:11 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Daniel Webster to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:01:12 A.M.		The House received a communication from Representative Davis (KY) wherein he resigns as a member of the House of Representatives effective at close of business on July 31, 2012.
10:02:05 A.M.		ADJUSTMENT OF WHOLE HOUSE – Under clause 5(d) of rule 20, the Chair announced to the House that, in light of resignation of the gentleman from Kentucky, Mr. Davis, the whole number of the House is 431.
10:02:21 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.
10:02:22 A.M.		Mr. Bonner filed a report from the Committee on Ethics.
10:02:50 A.M.		MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House resumed with Morning-Hour Debate.
11:11:20 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:00 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of August 1.
12:01:00 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Michael Catt, Sherwood Baptist Church, Albany, Georgia
12:02:17 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:03:24 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Perlmutter to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:04:23 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.
12:28:42 P.M.		The House received a communication from the Honorable Frank C. Guinta. Mr. Guinta submitted his resignation from the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The resignation was accepted without objection.
12:28:42 P.M.		The House received a communication from the Honorable Frank C. Guinta. Mr. Guinta submitted his resignation from the Committee on the Budget. The resignation was accepted without objection.
12:28:42 P.M.		The House received a communication from the Honorable Frank C. Guinta. Mr. Guinta submitted his resignation from the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. The resignation was accepted without objection.
12:29:41 P.M.	H. Res. 751	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 751 — “Electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.”
12:30:06 P.M.	H. Res. 751	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
12:30:13 P.M.	H. Res. 751	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:30:15 P.M.	H. Res. 747	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 747 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6169) to provide for expedited consideration of a bill providing for comprehensive tax reform; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8) to extend certain tax relief provisions enacted in 2001 and 2003, and for other purposes; providing for proceedings during the period from August 3, 2012, through September 7, 2012; providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules; and waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.”
12:34:36 P.M.	H. Res. 747	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 747.
1:19:28 P.M.		The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate agreed to S. Con. Res. 55.
1:19:53 P.M.	H. Res. 747	DEBATE – The House continued with further debate on H. Res. 747.
1:37:37 P.M.	H. Res. 747	An amendment, offered by Mr. Scott (SC), to add a new section to the resolution directing the Clerk to add the text of H.R. 6169, to the end of H.R. 8.
1:39:00 P.M.	H. Res. 747	On ordering the previous question on the amendment (A001) Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 240 – 183 (Roll no. 540).
2:12:31 P.M.	H. Res. 747	On agreeing to the Scott (SC) amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 238 – 186 (Roll no. 541).
2:21:07 P.M.	H. Res. 747	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 240 – 184 (Roll no. 542).
2:21:08 P.M.	H. Res. 747	<action_description>Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:22:01 P.M.	S. Con. Res. 55	<action_description>Mr. Miller (FL) asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker’s table and consider.
2:22:01 P.M.	S. Con. Res. 55	Considered by unanimous consent. S. Con. Res. 55 — “Directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a correction in the enrollment of H.R. 1627.”
2:22:22 P.M.	S. Con. Res. 55	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
2:22:23 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 135	>Mr. Lungren, Daniel E. asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
2:22:24 P.M.	S. Con. Res. 55	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:22:25 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 135	Considered by unanimous consent. H. Con. Res. 135 — “Authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for the presentation of the Congressional Gold Medal to Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, in recognition of her leadership and perseverance in the struggle for freedom and democracy in Burma.”
2:23:06 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 135	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
2:23:07 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 135	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:24:08 P.M.		Ms. Ros-Lehtinen asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns on Wednesday, August 1, 2012, it adjourn to meet at 9 a.m. on Thursday, August 2, 2012. Agreed to without objection.
2:24:27 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
2:24:52 P.M.	H. Res. 750	Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. H. Res. 750 — “Providing for the concurrence by the House in the Senate amendment to H.R. 1905, with an amendment.”
2:25:15 P.M.	H. Res. 750	>Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:25:19 P.M.	H. Res. 750	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 750.
3:21:22 P.M.	H. Res. 750	At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
3:22:57 P.M.	H.R. 8	Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6169 and H.R. 8. H.R. 6169 is accorded 3 hours of general debate and H.R. 8 is accorded 1 hour of general debate. For H.R. 6169, the amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in Part A of the report is in order and shall be debatable for 20 minutes. For H.R. 8, the amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in Part B is made in order and shall be debatable for 20 minutes. Section 3 provides that on any legislative day from August 3, 2012 through September 7, 2012: (a) the Journal of the proceedings of the previous day shall be considered as approved; (b) the Chair may adjourn the House to meet at a date and time within the limits of clause 4, section 5, article I of the Constitution; and (c) bills and resolutions introduced shall be numbered, listed in the Congressional Record, and when printed shall bear the date of introduction, but may be referred at a later time. Section 4 authorizes the Speaker to appoint Members to perform the duties of the Chair for the duration of the period addressed by section 3 as though under clause 8(a) of rule I. Section 5 of the resolution provides that each day during the period addressed by section 3 shall not constitute a calendar for purposes of section 7 of the War Powers Resolution. Section 6 of the resolution provides that each day during the period addressed by section 3 shall not constitute a legislative day for the purposes of clause 7 of rule XIII (resolutions of inquiry). Section 7 of the resolution provides that for each day during the period addressed by section 3 shall not constitute a calendar or legislative day for purposes of clause 7(c)(1) of rule XXII (motions to instruct conferees). Section 8 of the resolution authorizes the Speaker to entertain motions to suspend the rules on the legislative day of August 2, 2012. Section 9 of the resolution waives the requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII (requiring a two-thirds vote to consider a report from the Committee on Rules on the same day it is presented to the House) with respect to any resolution reported through the legislative day of August 2, 2012.
3:22:58 P.M.	H.R. 8	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 747. H.R. 8 — “To extend certain tax relief provisions enacted in 2001 and 2003, and for other purposes.”
3:22:59 P.M.	H.R. 8	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 8.
4:43:00 P.M.	H.R. 8	An amendment, in the nature of a substitute offered by Mr. Levin, printed in Part B of House Report 112-641 to extend for one year certain expired or expiring tax provisions that apply to middle-income taxpayers with income below $250,000 for married couples filing jointly, and below $200,000 for single filers, including, but not limited to, marginal rate reductions, capital gains and dividend rate preferences, alternative minimum tax relief, marriage penalty relief, and expanded tax relief for working families with children and college students.
4:44:12 P.M.	H.R. 8	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 747, the House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Levin amendment in the nature of a substitute.
5:11:08 P.M.	H.R. 8	The previous question was ordered on the amendment (A001) pursuant to the rule.
5:37:57 P.M.	H.R. 8	On agreeing to the Levin amendment; Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 170 – 257 (Roll no. 543).
5:38:40 P.M.	H.R. 8	Mr. DeFazio moved to recommit with instructions to Ways and Means.
5:39:11 P.M.	H.R. 8	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the DeFazio 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 amend the underlying Republican 1 year extension, allowing the tax cuts to expire for income over $1 million. It would use that money for small business expensing and the rest for deficit reduction, for a total of $29 billion over 10 years.
5:53:51 P.M.	H.R. 8	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
6:11:47 P.M.	H.R. 8	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 181 – 246 (Roll no. 544).
6:20:13 P.M.	H.R. 8	On passage Passed by recorded vote: 256 – 171 (Roll no. 545).
6:20:16 P.M.	H.R. 8	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:20:38 P.M.	H. Res. 750	Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 750 — “Providing for the concurrence by the House in the Senate amendment to H.R. 1905, with an amendment.”
6:26:58 P.M.	H. Res. 750	On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 421 – 6 (Roll no. 546).
6:26:58 P.M.	H. Res. 750	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:27:16 P.M.	H.R. 4365	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 4365 — “To amend title 5, United States Code, to make clear that accounts in the Thrift Savings Fund are subject to certain Federal tax levies.”
6:33:55 P.M.	H.R. 4365	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 – 6, 1 Present (Roll no. 547).
6:33:55 P.M.	H.R. 4365	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:34:18 P.M.	S. 300	Considered as unfinished business. S. 300 — “To prevent abuse of Government charge cards.”
6:34:37 P.M.	S. 300	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
6:34:40 P.M.	S. 300	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:35:09 P.M.	H.R. 4073	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 4073 — “To authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to accept the quitclaim, disclaimer, and relinquishment of a railroad right of way within and adjacent to Pike National Forest in El Paso County, Colorado, originally granted to the Mt. Manitou Park and Incline Railway Company pursuant to the Act of March 3, 1875.”
6:35:20 P.M.	H.R. 4073	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
6:35:33 P.M.	H.R. 4073	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:38:07 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 127	Mr. Walden moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. H. Con. Res. 127 — “Expressing the sense of Congress regarding actions to preserve and advance the multistakeholder governance model under which the Internet has thrived.”
6:38:26 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 127	<action_description>Considered under suspension of the rules.
6:38:28 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 127	<action_description>DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 127.
6:55:16 P.M.	H.R. 1905	<action_description>House agreed to Senate amendment with amendment pursuant to H. Res. 750.
7:06:13 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 127	<action_description>At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
7:07:04 P.M.	H.R. 4273	<action_description>Mr. Olson moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 4273 — “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.”
7:07:18 P.M.	H.R. 4273	<action_description>Considered under suspension of the rules.
7:07:20 P.M.	H.R. 4273	<action_description>DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4273.
7:22:01 P.M.	H.R. 4273	<action_description>On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
7:22:03 P.M.	H.R. 4273	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:22:04 P.M.	H.R. 897	Mr. Crawford moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 897 — “To provide authority and sanction for the granting and issuance of programs for residential and commuter toll, user fee and fare discounts by States, municipalities, other localities, and all related agencies and departments, and for other purposes.”
7:23:02 P.M.	H.R. 897	Considered under suspension of the rules.
7:23:03 P.M.	H.R. 897	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 897.
7:31:37 P.M.	H.R. 897	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
7:31:39 P.M.	H.R. 897	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:31:40 P.M.	H.R. 5797	Mr. Cravaack moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5797 — “To amend title 46, United States Code, with respect to Mille Lacs Lake, Minnesota, and for other purposes.”
7:32:10 P.M.	H.R. 5797	Considered under suspension of the rules.
7:32:14 P.M.	H.R. 5797	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5797.
7:39:25 P.M.	H.R. 5797	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
7:39:26 P.M.	H.R. 5797	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:39:44 P.M.	H.R. 5797	The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
7:41:18 P.M.	H.R. 3158	Mr. Crawford moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3158 — “To direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to change the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure rule with respect to certain farms.”
7:41:30 P.M.	H.R. 3158	Considered under suspension of the rules.
7:41:31 P.M.	H.R. 3158	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3158.
7:50:27 P.M.	H.R. 3158	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
7:50:29 P.M.	H.R. 3158	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:51:41 P.M.		Ms. Foxx filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 752.
7:52:19 P.M.	H.R. 1171	Mr. Young (AK) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1171 — “To reauthorize and amend the Marine Debris Research, Prevention, and Reduction Act.”
7:52:31 P.M.	H.R. 1171	Considered under suspension of the rules.
7:52:32 P.M.	H.R. 1171	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1171.
8:05:12 P.M.	H.R. 1171	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
8:05:15 P.M.	H.R. 1171	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
8:05:56 P.M.	H.R. 2446	Mrs. Biggert moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2446 — “To clarify the treatment of homeowner warranties under current law, and for other purposes.”
8:06:35 P.M.	H.R. 2446	Considered under suspension of the rules.
8:06:36 P.M.	H.R. 2446	>DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2446.
8:16:40 P.M.	H.R. 2446	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
8:16:43 P.M.	H.R. 2446	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
8:16:44 P.M.	S. 3363	Mr. Dold asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker’s table and consider.
8:16:44 P.M.	S. 3363	Considered by unanimous consent. S. 3363 — “To provide for the use of National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center Commemorative Coin surcharges, and for other purposes.”
8:17:45 P.M.	S. 3363	On passage Passed without objection.
8:17:47 P.M.	S. 3363	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
8:18:13 P.M.	H.R. 3187	Mr. Dold moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3187 — “To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in recognition and celebration of the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the March of Dimes Foundation.”
8:18:27 P.M.	H.R. 3187	Considered under suspension of the rules.
8:18:30 P.M.	H.R. 3187	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3187.
8:32:03 P.M.	H.R. 3187	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
8:32:06 P.M.	H.R. 3187	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
8:32:40 P.M.	H.R. 4104	Mr. Renacci moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 4104 — “To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in recognition and celebration of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.”
8:32:57 P.M.	H.R. 4104	Considered under suspension of the rules.
8:32:59 P.M.	H.R. 4104	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4104.
8:42:31 P.M.	H.R. 4104	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
8:42:33 P.M.	H.R. 4104	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
8:43:03 P.M.	H.R. 3706	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 3706 — “To create the Office of Chief Financial Officer of the Government of the Virgin Islands, and for other purposes.”
8:43:27 P.M.	H.R. 3706	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
8:43:44 P.M.	H.R. 3706	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
8:43:46 P.M.	S. 270	Considered as unfinished business. S. 270 — “To direct the Secretary of the Interior to convey certain Federal land to Deschutes County, Oregon.”
8:44:07 P.M.	S. 270	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
8:44:25 P.M.	S. 270	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
8:44:26 P.M.	S. 271	Considered as unfinished business. S. 271 — “To require the Secretary of Agriculture to enter into a property conveyance with the city of Wallowa, Oregon, and for other purposes.”
8:44:51 P.M.	S. 271	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
8:45:06 P.M.	S. 271	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
8:45:47 P.M.	H.R. 3796	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 3796 — “To reauthorize certain programs established by the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006.”
8:46:03 P.M.	H.R. 3796	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
8:46:09 P.M.	H.R. 3796	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
8:46:11 P.M.	H.R. 1950	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1950 — “To enact title 54, United States Code, “National Park System”, as positive law.”
8:46:33 P.M.	H.R. 1950	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
8:46:37 P.M.	H.R. 1950	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
8:46:38 P.M.	H.R. 3120	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 3120 — “To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to require accreditation of certain educational institutions for purposes of a nonimmigrant student visa, and for other purposes.”
8:47:07 P.M.	H.R. 3120	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
8:47:11 P.M.	H.R. 3120	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
8:47:11 P.M.	H.R. 6029	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 6029 — “To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide for increased penalties for foreign and economic espionage, and for other purposes.”
8:47:34 P.M.	H.R. 6029	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
8:47:50 P.M.	H.R. 6029	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
8:47:51 P.M.	H.R. 6063	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 6063 — “To amend title 18, United States Code, with respect to child pornography and child exploitation offenses.”
8:48:15 P.M.	H.R. 6063	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
8:48:20 P.M.	H.R. 6063	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
8:48:25 P.M.	H.R. 4362	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 4362 — “To provide effective criminal prosecutions for certain identity thefts, and for other purposes.”
8:48:50 P.M.	H.R. 4362	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
8:48:57 P.M.	H.R. 4362	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
8:49:39 P.M.	H.R. 6062	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 6062 — “To reauthorize the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program through fiscal year 2017.”
8:49:54 P.M.	H.R. 6062	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
8:49:57 P.M.	H.R. 6062	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
8:49:58 P.M.	H.R. 1550	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1550 — “To establish programs in the Department of Justice and in the Department of Homeland Security to help States that have high rates of homicide and other violent crime, and for other purposes.”
8:50:13 P.M.	H.R. 1550	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
8:50:19 P.M.	H.R. 1550	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
8:50:23 P.M.	H.R. 1550	The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
8:51:00 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

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Congress: the Republican led House – the Senate considers S.3414,Cybersecurity bill & caucus day

07/31/2012 Nativegrl77

the Senate Convenes: 10:00amET July 31, 2012

Following the prayer and pledge, the Majority Leader will be recognized.
The Senate will resume consideration of S.3414, the Cybersecurity bill. The Senate will be in a period of debate only until 2:15pm with the Majority Leader to be recognized at 2:15pm.
Additionally, the time until 12:30pm will be equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees with the Majority controlling the first hour and the Republicans controlling the second hour.
The Senate will recess from 12:30pm until 2:15pm to allow for the weekly caucus meetings.

By consent, the Senate has extended the period for debate only on the Cybersecurity bill (S.3414) until 5pm today in order to give the managers more time to work on a path forward on the bill.

September Vote on Six-Month CR Would Provide Stability for Fall Fiscal Negotiations

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid announced an agreement with House Speaker John Boehner and President Barack Obama on a six-month Continuing Resolution (CR) that will avoid a government shutdown while funding the government at $1.047 trillion.

“This agreement reached between the Senate, the House and the White House provides stability for the coming months, when we will have to resolve critical issues that directly affect middle class families. The funding levels in the six-month CR will correspond to the top-line funding level of $1.047 trillion. I hope that we can face the challenges ahead in the same spirit of compromise.”

Senator Reid offered Lieberman-Collins amendment # 2731 and Franken amendment #2732 to S.3414, Cybersecurity Act of 2012. He then filled the remaining amendments on the so called amendment tree. Finally, he filed cloture on the bill.

Senator Reid then moved to proceed to S.3429, Veterans Jobs Corps Act of 2012

As a result of cloture being filed, the filing deadline for first degree amendments to S.3414 is 1:00pm on Wednesday, August 1. If your senator has a germane first degree amendment and would like to preserve their ability to offer, please send a signed copy of the amendment to the cloakroom prior to the deadline so that we may file it at the desk for you. If you have already filed, there is no need to refile.

WRAP UP

No ROLL CALL VOTES

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Discharged Foreign Relations and adopted S.Res.525, a resolution honoring the life and legacy of Oswaldo Paya Sardinas with a Nelson FL amendment.

Completed the Rule 14 process of S.3457, the Veterans Jobs Corps Act. (Nelson FL)

Completed the Rule 14 process of H.R.4078, the Red Tape Reduction and Small Business Job Creation Act. (Republican request)

No EXECUTIVE ITEMS

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The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.

The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on July 31, 2012.

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12:00:06 P.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
12:00:17 P.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Steve Womack to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
12:00:39 P.M.		MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 2:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.
12:28:54 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.
2:00:37 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 31.
2:00:54 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
2:01:52 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:01:56 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Ms. Foxx to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:02:17 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:12:00 P.M.		The House received a communication from John L. Mica, Chairman, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Mr. Mica notified the House that on July 26, 2012, the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure met in open session to consider resolutions to authorize 12 lease prospectuses included in the General Services Administration’s FY2011 and FY2012 Capital Investment and Leasing Programs and one resolution to authorize the exercise of a purchase option on currently leased space for $14 million below fair market value. The Committee adopted the resolutions on July 26, 2012.
2:14:49 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for approximately 3:30 p.m. today.
3:30:39 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 31.
3:30:46 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
3:30:58 P.M.	S. 679	Mr. Chaffetz moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 679 — “To reduce the number of executive positions subject to Senate confirmation.”
3:31:13 P.M.	S. 679	Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:31:15 P.M.	S. 679	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 679.
3:45:49 P.M.	S. 679	At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
3:46:16 P.M.	H.R. 4365	Mr. Chaffetz moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 4365 — “To amend title 5, United States Code, to make clear that accounts in the Thrift Savings Fund are subject to certain Federal tax levies.”
3:46:32 P.M.	H.R. 4365	Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:46:33 P.M.	H.R. 4365	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4365.
3:52:19 P.M.	H.R. 4365	At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
3:53:06 P.M.	S. 300	Mr. Chaffetz moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. S. 300 — “To prevent abuse of Government charge cards.”
3:53:23 P.M.	S. 300	Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:53:26 P.M.	S. 300	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 300.
3:59:25 P.M.	S. 300	At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mrs. Maloney objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
3:59:53 P.M.	H.R. 828	Mr. Chaffetz moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 828 — “To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide that persons having seriously delinquent tax debts shall be ineligible for Federal employment.”
4:00:08 P.M.	H.R. 828	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:00:10 P.M.	H.R. 828	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 828.
4:11:23 P.M.	H.R. 828	At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
4:12:19 P.M.	H.R. 1627	Mr. Miller (FL) moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments.
4:13:17 P.M.	H.R. 1627	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on concurring in the Senate amendments to H.R. 1627.
4:49:24 P.M.	H.R. 1627	On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by voice vote.
4:49:25 P.M.	H.R. 1627	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:49:48 P.M.	H.R. 4073	Mr. Lamborn moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 4073 — “To authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to accept the quitclaim, disclaimer, and relinquishment of a railroad right of way within and adjacent to Pike National Forest in El Paso County, Colorado, originally granted to the Mt. Manitou Park and Incline Railway Company pursuant to the Act of March 3, 1875.”
4:50:03 P.M.	H.R. 4073	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:50:06 P.M.	H.R. 4073	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4073.
4:53:07 P.M.	H.R. 4073	At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Sablan objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
4:54:40 P.M.	H.R. 3641	Mr. Lamborn moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3641 — “To establish Pinnacles National Park in the State of California as a unit of the National Park System, and for other purposes.”
4:54:56 P.M.	H.R. 3641	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:54:58 P.M.	H.R. 3641	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3641.
5:03:58 P.M.	H.R. 3641	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
5:04:03 P.M.	H.R. 3641	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:04:21 P.M.	H.R. 3706	Mr. Lamborn moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3706 — “To create the Office of Chief Financial Officer of the Government of the Virgin Islands, and for other purposes.”
5:04:34 P.M.	H.R. 3706	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:04:37 P.M.	H.R. 3706	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3706.
5:12:54 P.M.	H.R. 3706	At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Lamborn objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
5:13:20 P.M.	S. 270	Mr. Lamborn moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 270 — “To direct the Secretary of the Interior to convey certain Federal land to Deschutes County, Oregon.”
5:13:33 P.M.	S. 270	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:13:37 P.M.	S. 270	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 270.
5:18:49 P.M.	S. 270	At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Lamborn objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
5:19:15 P.M.	S. 271	Mr. Lamborn moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 271 — “To require the Secretary of Agriculture to enter into a property conveyance with the city of Wallowa, Oregon, and for other purposes.”
5:19:35 P.M.	S. 271	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:19:36 P.M.	S. 271	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 271.
5:24:57 P.M.	S. 271	At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Lamborn objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
5:25:41 P.M.		The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notice reporting the issuance of an Executive Order that takes additional steps with respect to the national emergency declared in Executive Order 12957 regarding comprehensive trade and financial sanctions on Iran. – referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 112-128).
5:31:24 P.M.		The House is in recess for a period of less than 15 minutes.
5:45:05 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 31.
5:46:08 P.M.	H.R. 3803	Mr. Franks (AZ) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3803 — “To amend title 18, United States Code, to protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes.”
5:46:28 P.M.	H.R. 3803	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:46:30 P.M.	H.R. 3803	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3803.
6:37:08 P.M.	H.R. 3803	At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
6:38:00 P.M.	S. 679	Considered as unfinished business. S. 679 — “To reduce the number of executive positions subject to Senate confirmation.”
7:00:12 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
7:07:35 P.M.	S. 679	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 261 – 116 (Roll no. 537).
7:07:36 P.M.	S. 679	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:08:03 P.M.	H.R. 828	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 828 — “To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide that persons having seriously delinquent tax debts shall be ineligible for Federal employment.”
7:14:27 P.M.	H.R. 828	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 263 – 114 (Roll no. 538).
7:14:28 P.M.	H.R. 828	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:14:45 P.M.	H.R. 3803	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 3803 — “To amend title 18, United States Code, to protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes.”
7:21:43 P.M.	H.R. 3803	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 220 – 154, 2 Present (Roll no. 539).
7:24:00 P.M.	H.R. 3796	Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3796 — “To reauthorize certain programs established by the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006.”
7:24:27 P.M.	H.R. 3796	<action_description>Considered under suspension of the rules.
7:24:28 P.M.	H.R. 3796	<action_description>DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3796.
7:36:11 P.M.	H.R. 3796	<action_description>At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Scott (VA) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
7:36:46 P.M.	H.R. 1950	<action_description>Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1950 — “To enact title 54, United States Code, “National Park System”, as positive law.”
7:37:16 P.M.	H.R. 1950	<action_description>Considered under suspension of the rules.
7:37:17 P.M.	H.R. 1950	<action_description>DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1950.
7:41:10 P.M.	H.R. 1950	<action_description>At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Scott (VA) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
7:42:14 P.M.	H.R. 3120	<action_description>Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3120 — “To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to require accreditation of certain educational institutions for purposes of a nonimmigrant student visa, and for other purposes.”
7:42:36 P.M.	H.R. 3120	Considered under suspension of the rules.
7:42:40 P.M.	H.R. 3120	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3120.
7:47:55 P.M.	H.R. 3120	At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Smith (TX) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
7:48:30 P.M.	H.R. 6029	Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 6029 — “To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide for increased penalties for foreign and economic espionage, and for other purposes.”
7:48:44 P.M.	H.R. 6029	Considered under suspension of the rules.
7:48:46 P.M.	H.R. 6029	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6029.
7:57:42 P.M.	H.R. 6029	At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Scott (VA) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
7:58:26 P.M.	H.R. 6063	Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 6063 — “To amend title 18, United States Code, with respect to child pornography and child exploitation offenses.”
7:58:39 P.M.	H.R. 6063	Considered under suspension of the rules.
7:58:41 P.M.	H.R. 6063	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6063.
8:15:17 P.M.	H.R. 6063	At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Smith (TX) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
8:15:59 P.M.	H.R. 4362	Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 4362 — “To provide effective criminal prosecutions for certain identity thefts, and for other purposes.”
8:16:08 P.M.	H.R. 4362	Considered under suspension of the rules.
8:16:10 P.M.	H.R. 4362	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4362.
8:32:27 P.M.	H.R. 4362	At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Smith (TX) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
8:33:24 P.M.	H.R. 6062	Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 6062 — “To reauthorize the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program through fiscal year 2017.”
8:33:33 P.M.	H.R. 6062	Considered under suspension of the rules.
8:33:35 P.M.	H.R. 6062	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6062.
8:43:11 P.M.	H.R. 6062	At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Scott (VA) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
8:43:47 P.M.		Ms. Foxx filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 747.
8:44:49 P.M.	H.R. 1550	Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1550 — “To establish programs in the Department of Justice and in the Department of Homeland Security to help States that have high rates of homicide and other violent crime, and for other purposes.”
8:44:59 P.M.	H.R. 1550	Considered under suspension of the rules.
8:45:01 P.M.	H.R. 1550	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1550.
9:02:18 P.M.	H.R. 1550	At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Smith (TX) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
9:03:34 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
9:47:00 P.M.		Mr. Bishop (UT) moved that the House do now adjourn.
9:47:08 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
9:47:13 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on August 1, 2012.

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President Obama on the Middle Class Tax Cuts

07/30/2012 Nativegrl77

Jul 26, 2012 by whitehouse

President Obama urges the House of Representatives to follow the Senate’s lead and extend the middle class tax cuts for 98% of Americans. http://www.whitehouse.gov

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CONGRESS : the Republican led House continues HR4078 & the Senate considers S.3414,Cybersecurity,Farm& brings VAWA back up

07/26/2012 Nativegrl77

the Senate Convenes: 9:30amET July 26, 2012

Following the prayer and pledge, the Majority Leader will be recognized.
The first hour will be equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees with the Majority controlling the first half and the Republicans controlling the final half.
As a reminder, cloture was filed on the motion to proceed to S.3414, the Cybersecurity Act of 2012 on Wednesday. If no agreement is reached, the cloture vote will be on Friday. However, we hope to reach an agreement to vote on Thursday.

This morning Senator Coburn asked unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of S.3326, a bill to amend the African Growth and Opportunity Act to extend the third-country fabric program and to add South Sudan to the list of countries eligible for designation under that Act, to make technical corrections to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States relating to the textile and apparel rules of origin for the Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement, to approve the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003, and for other purposes; that the Coburn amendment, which strikes the African Growth and Opportunity Act section of the bill; and the bill be passed, as amended. Further that when the Senate receives a House companion bill, the Senate proceed to its immediate consideration, all after the enacting clause the text of S.3326, as passed, be inserted in lieu thereof; and the House bill, as amended, be passed.

Senator Baucus objected.

Senator Reid filed cloture on Executive Calendar #759, the nomination of Robert E. Bacharach, of Oklahoma, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Tenth Circuit. We expect the vote to occur at 5:30pm Monday.

3:23pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.3414, Cybersecurity Act of 2012; Invoked: 84-11

Senator McConnell asked unanimous consent to proceed to the immediate consideration of H.R.9, insert the text of section 3 (Burma sanctions) of S.3326, African Trade/CAFTADR/Burma Sanctions, and pass the bill as amended.

Senator Baucus objected to the request.

The Senate has reached an agreement to consider the nomination of Executive Calendar #518, the nomination of Carol J. Galante, of California, to be an Assistant Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. At a time to be determined by the Majority Leader, in consultation with the Republican Leader, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider the nomination. There will be 60 minutes for debate equally divided in the usual form. Upon the use or yielding back of time the Senate will proceed to vote without intervening action or debate on the nomination. Confirmation of the nomination is subject to a 60 vote threshold.

WRAP UP

ROLL CALL VOTE

1) Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.3414, the Cybersecurity Act of 2012; Invoked: 84-11

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Concurred in the House message to accompany S.1959, the Haqqani Network Terrorist Designation Act of 2012 by voice vote

Discharged the Banking Committee and passed S.1299, the Lions Clubs International Century of Service Commemorative Coin Act.

Adopted S.Res.529, recognizing that the occurrence of prostate cancer in African-American men has reached epidemic proportions and urging Federal agencies to address that health crisis by supporting education, awareness outreach, and research specifically focused on how prostate cancer affects African-American men.

Adopted S.Res.530, designating the month of August 2012 as “National Registered Apprenticeship Month”.

Adopted S.Res.531, commemorating the success of Team USA in the past 25 Olympic Games and supporting Team USA in the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Adopted S.Res.532, expressing support for the XIX International AIDS Conference and the sense of the Senate that continued commitment by the United States to HIV/AIDS research, prevention, and treatment programs is crucial to protecting global health by voice vote.

Discharged the Rules Committee and adopted H.Con.Res.90, a concurrent resolution authorizing the printing of the 25^th edition of the pocket version of the United States Constitution.

Adopted H.Con.Res.133, a concurrent resolution authorizing the use of the rotunda of the United States Capitol for an event to present the Congressional Gold Medal to Arnold Palmer, in recognition of his service to the Nation in promoting excellence and good sportsmanship in golf.

Adopted H.Con.Res.134, condemning, in the strongest possible terms, the heinous atrocities that occurred in Aurora, Colorado.

Began the Rule 14 process of H.R.6082, the Congressional Replacement of President Obama’s Energy-Restricting and Job-Limiting Offshore Drilling Plan.(Republican request)

EXECUTIVE ITEMS

Confirmed the following items:

All nominations on the Secretary’s desk in the Air Force, Army and Navy.

AIR FORCE

Executive Calendar #839 to be Brigadier General—Colonel Edward E. Metzgar

Executive Calendar #840 to be Brigadier General—Col. Russ A. Walz

Executive Calendar #842 to be Major General—Brig. Gen. Timothy M. Ray

Executive Calendar #843 to be General—Lt. Gen. Paul J. Selva

Executive Calendar #844 to be Lieutenant General—Maj. Gen. Joseph L. Lengyel

Executive Calendar #845 to be Major General-Brig. Gen. Howard D. Stendahl

ARMY

Executive Calendar #846 to be Major General—Brig. Gen. Lawrence W. Brock

Executive Calendar #847 to be Major General—Brig. Gen. Reynold N. Hoover

Executive Calendar #848 to be Lieutenant General—Maj. Gen. James O. Barclay, III

Executive Calendar #849 to be Lieutenant General—Lt. Gen. Donald M. Campbell, Jr.

Executive Calendar #850 to be General—Lt. Gen. Frank J. Grass

Executive Calendar #851 to be Lieutenant General—Maj. Gen. David R. Hogg

Executive Calendar #852 to be Major General—Brig. Gen. Joyce L. Stevens

NAVY

Executive Calendar #853 to be Vice Admiral—Vice Adm. Allen G. Myers

Executive Calendar #854 to be Rear Admiral (Lower Half)—

Captain John D. Alexander;

Captain Bret C. Batchelder;

Captain Ronald A. Boxall;

Captain Robert P. Burke;

Captain David J. Hahn;

Captain Alexander L. Krongard;

Captain Andrew L. Lewis;

Captain Bruce H. Lindsey;

Captain Dee L. Mewbourne;

Captain John P. Neagley;

Captain Partick A. Piercey;

Captain Markham K. Rich;

Captain Charles A. Richard;

Captain Cynthia M. Thebaud;

Captain Brad Williamson;

Captain Ricky L. Williamson

Executive Calendar #855 to be Admiral—Vice Adm. John M. Richardson

Executive Calendar #856 to be Vice Admiral—Rear Adm. David A. Dunaway

MARINE CORPS

Executive Calendar #857 to be General—Lt. Gen. John F. Kelly

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9am	The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

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“Providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 4078) to provide that no agency may take any significant regulatory action until the unemployment rate is equal to or less than 6.0 percent.”

9:00:06 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
9:00:17 A.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
9:01:41 A.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
9:01:45 A.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Johnson of OH to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:02:21 A.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches, which by direction of the Chair would be limited to 5 per side of the aisle.
9:15:01 A.M.	H. Con. Res. 134	Pursuant to the order of the House of July 25, 2012, the House proceeded with consideration of H. Con. Res. 134. H. Con. Res. 134 — “Condemning, in the strongest possible terms, the heinous atrocities that occurred in Aurora, Colorado.”
9:15:10 A.M.	H. Con. Res. 134	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 30 minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 134.
9:53:43 A.M.	H. Con. Res. 134	The previous question was ordered pursuant to a previous order of the House.
9:53:49 A.M.	H. Con. Res. 134	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
9:54:07 A.M.	H. Con. Res. 134	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
9:54:53 A.M.		The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S. 285 and H.R. 5872.
9:55:47 A.M.	H. Res. 741	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 741 — “Providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 4078) to provide that no agency may take any significant regulatory action until the unemployment rate is equal to or less than 6.0 percent.”
9:56:55 A.M.	H. Res. 741	Amendment in the nature of a substitute offered by Ms. Foxx.
10:10:41 A.M.	H. Res. 741	By unanimous consent, the Foxx amendment was withdrawn.
10:10:42 A.M.	H. Res. 741	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 741.
10:38:41 A.M.	H. Res. 741	An amendment, offered by Ms. Foxx, Amendment makes a corrective change in the text of the resolution.
11:04:51 A.M.	H. Res. 741	On ordering the previous question on the amendment (A002) and on the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 235 – 183 (Roll no. 519).
11:05:03 A.M.	H. Res. 741	On agreeing to the Foxx amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
11:05:12 A.M.	H. Res. 741	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
11:05:22 A.M.	H. Res. 741	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
11:05:55 A.M.	H.R. 4078	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 4078 — “To provide that no agency may take any significant regulatory action until the unemployment rate is equal to or less than 6.0 percent.”
11:06:20 A.M.	H.R. 4078	The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
11:08:21 A.M.	H.R. 4078	UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
11:23:58 A.M.	H.R. 4078	On agreeing to the Watt amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 177 – 244 (Roll no. 520).
11:27:38 A.M.	H.R. 4078	On agreeing to the Loebsack amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 177 – 238 (Roll no. 521).
11:31:12 A.M.	H.R. 4078	On agreeing to the Richardson amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 170 – 247 (Roll no. 522).
11:34:42 A.M.	H.R. 4078	On agreeing to the Richardson amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 173 – 246 (Roll no. 523).
11:37:45 A.M.	H.R. 4078	On agreeing to the Connolly (VA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 179 – 234 (Roll no. 524).
11:42:30 A.M.	H.R. 4078	On agreeing to the Posey amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 248 – 171 (Roll no. 525).
11:46:25 A.M.	H.R. 4078	On agreeing to the Nadler amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 176 – 243 (Roll no. 526).
11:49:32 A.M.	H.R. 4078	On agreeing to the McKinley amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 240 – 178 (Roll no. 527).
11:52:17 A.M.	H.R. 4078	On agreeing to the Miller, George amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 174 – 239 (Roll no. 528).
11:55:52 A.M.	H.R. 4078	On agreeing to the Woolsey amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 178 – 236 (Roll no. 529).
11:58:56 A.M.	H.R. 4078	On agreeing to the Waters amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 171 – 247 (Roll no. 530).
12:02:41 P.M.	H.R. 4078	On agreeing to the Fitzpatrick amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 251 – 166 (Roll no. 531).
12:05:41 P.M.	H.R. 4078	On agreeing to the Posey amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 245 – 171 (Roll no. 532).
12:09:45 P.M.	H.R. 4078	On agreeing to the Maloney amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 173 – 243 (Roll no. 533).
12:13:25 P.M.	H.R. 4078	On agreeing to the Posey amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 251 – 165 (Roll no. 534).
12:13:48 P.M.	H.R. 4078	The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 4078.
12:14:31 P.M.	H.R. 4078	The previous question was ordered without objection.
12:14:43 P.M.	H.R. 4078	<action_description>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.
12:15:02 P.M.	H.R. 4078	Ms. Sutton moved to recommit with instructions to Oversight and Government.
12:15:59 P.M.	H.R. 4078	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Sutton 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 prohibit the underlying bill from imposing any limitation on agency action that would require the disclosure of a foreign financial account, including a bank account; implement tax cuts for middle class American families; protect against Asian Carp and other invasive species; ensure the safety of prescription drugs; or provide foreclosure relief and curb predatory practices by bank and non-bank subprime lenders.
12:25:13 P.M.	H.R. 4078	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
12:43:46 P.M.	H.R. 4078	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 181 – 234 (Roll no. 535).
12:50:56 P.M.	H.R. 4078	On passage Passed by recorded vote: 245 – 172 (Roll no. 536).
12:50:57 P.M.	H.R. 4078	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:53:31 P.M.		COLLOQUY ON HOUSE SCHEDULE – The Chair recognized Mr. Hoyer for the purpose of engaging in a colloquy with Mr. Cantor on the expectations regarding the legislative schedule for the House during the upcoming week.
1:15:07 P.M.		Mr. Cantor asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Thursday, July 26, 2012, it adjourn to meet at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, July, 30, 2012. Agreed to without objection.
1:16:53 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
1:20:07 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
1:39:02 P.M.		Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn.
1:39:17 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
1:39:18 P.M.		The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on July 30, 2012.