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Congress: – the Republican led House – the Senate considers HR2832,GSP Act:vehicle for Trade Adj Assistance


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the Senate Convened at 10:00amET September 20, 2011

  • Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning
    business for one hour with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10
    minutes each with the Republicans controlling the first half and the Majority
    controlling the final half.
  • Following morning business, the Senate will adopt the motion to proceed to
    H.R.2832, the Generalized System of Preferences Act and the vehicle for Trade
    Adjustment Assistance and begin consideration of the bill.
  • The Senate will recess from 12:30pm to 2:15pm to allow for the weekly caucus
    meetings.
  • At 2:30pm, Senator Heller will be recognized for up to 20 minutes as if in
    morning business in order to deliver his maiden speech to the Senate.
  • The Senate will begin consideration of H.R.2832 Tuesday morning.  We will
    work on amendments to the bill and notify Senators when votes are scheduled.

The following amendments are pending to H.R.2832, the Generalized System of
Preferences Act:

  • Casey-Brown (OH)-Baucus amendment #633 (Trade Adjustment Assistance)
  • Hatch amendment #641 (Trade Adjustment Assistance enactment dependent upon
    Free Trade Agreements enactment) to Casey amendment #633

6:14PMET

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

5:48pm

The Senate began a roll call vote on the McConnell amendment #626, as modified (Trade Promotion Authority; preventing extraneous provisions in free trade agreements) to Casey amendment #633 (TAA) to H.R.2832, the GSP Act

5:20pm

The Senate began a roll call vote on confirmation of Timothy M. Cain to be United States District Judge for the District of South Carolina; Confirmed: 99-0

5:08pmET

The Hatch amendment #641 (Trade Adjustment Assistance enactment dependent upon
Free Trade Agreements enactment) to the Casey amendment #633 (TAA) to H.R.2832,
the GSP Act.

5:04pmET 

At 5:15pm, Executive Calendar #169, John Andrew Ross to be United States
District Judge for the Eastern District of Missouri will be confirmed by
unanimous consent.

At approximately 5:15pm, there will be 2 roll call votes in relation to the
following:

–         Confirmation of Executive Calendar #170, Timothy M.
Cain to be United States District Judge for the District of South
Carolina.

–         McConnell amendment #626 (Trade Promotion
Authority), as modified with the text of the DeMint
language, which is at the desk (preventing extraneous provisions in
free trade agreements) (60-vote threshold)

At 5:00pm, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session with the time until
5:15pm equally divided between Senators Leahy and Grassley or their designees.
There will be 2 minutes of debate prior to each vote.

At 5:15pm, Executive Calendar #169, John Andrew Ross to be United States
District Judge for the Eastern District of Missouri will be confirmed by
unanimous consent.

At approximately 5:15pm, there will be 2 roll call votes in relation to the
following:

–         Confirmation of Executive Calendar #170, Timothy M.
Cain to be United States District Judge for the District of South
Carolina.

–         McConnell amendment #626 (Trade Promotion
Authority), as modified with the text of the DeMint
language, which is at the desk (preventing extraneous provisions in
free trade agreements) (60-vote threshold)

At 5:00pm, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session with the time until
5:15pm equally divided between Senators Leahy and Grassley or their designees.
There will be 2 minutes of debate prior to each vote.

5pmET

The following amendments to H.R.2832 have been considered:

  • McConnell amendment #626 (Trade Promotion Authority), as modified
    (preventing extraneous provisions in free trade agreements) to Casey amendment
    #633; Not Agreed to: 45-55 (60-vote threshold)

12:49pmET

Senator Menendez asked consent the Senate take up and pass Calendar #163, S.1094, the Combating Autism Reauthorization Act.

Senator DeMint then objected to Senator Menendez’s request on behalf of himself and others (Senator Coburn spoke of his objections on the floor).

Senator Coburn then asked consent the Senate take up and pass S.1094 with a Coburn amendment at the desk (to require the Secretary of HHS to identify and consolidate duplicative and overlapping autism funding throughout the Federal Government).

Senator Menendez then objected to Senator Coburn’s request.

11:38amET

The Casey-Brown (OH)-Baucus amendment #633 (Trade Adjustment Assistance) and the McConnell 2nd degree amendment #626 (Trade Promotion Authority) are now pending to H.R.2832, the Generalized System of Preferences Act.

11:38amET

The following amendments are pending to H.R.2832, the Generalized System of Preferences Act:

* Casey-Brown (OH)-Baucus amendment #633 (Trade Adjustment Assistance)

* McConnell amendment #626 (Trade Promotion Authority)

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Issues on the House Flr today … Vets Children and Parolees

CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF SEPTEMBER 20, 2011
112TH CONGRESS – FIRST SESSION


7:25  P.M. –  SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

7:13  P.M. –  ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.

H.R. 2646:
to authorize certain Department of Veterans Affairs major medical facility projects and leases, to extend certain expiring provisions of law, and to modify certain authorities of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes 

7:08  P.M. –  Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 412 – 3(Roll no. 714).

7:02  P.M. –  Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 2189:
to encourage States to report to the Attorney General certain information regarding the deaths of individuals in the custody of law enforcement agencies, and for other purposes 

7:01  P.M. –  Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 398 – 18(Roll no. 713).

6:54  P.M. –  Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 2944:
to provide for the continued performance of the functions of the United States Parole Commission, and for other purposes 

6:53  P.M. –  Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 – 0(Roll no. 712).

6:31  P.M. –  Considered as unfinished business.

6:30  P.M. –  UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 20.

4:27  P.M. –  The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for  6:30 P.M. today.

H.R. 1852:
to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize support for graduate medical education programs in children’s hospitals 

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

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

4:20  P.M. –  DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate onH.R. 1852.Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H.R. 2005:
to reauthorize the Combating Autism Act of 2006 

4:19  P.M. –  Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

3:54  P.M. –  DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate onH.R. 2005.Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 20.

3:48  P.M. –  The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.

H.R. 2646:
to authorize certain Department of Veterans Affairs major medical facility projects and leases, to extend certain expiring provisions of law, and to modify certain authorities of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes 

3:46  P.M. –  At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

3:33  P.M. –  DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate onH.R. 2646.Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Johnson (OH) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 20.

2:25  P.M. –  The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for approximately 3:30 p.m. today.

H.R. 2189:
to encourage States to report to the Attorney General certain information regarding the deaths of individuals in the custody of law enforcement agencies, and for other purposes 

2:24  P.M. –  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.

2:18  P.M. –  DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate onH.R. 2189.Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

H.R. 2944:
to provide for the continued performance of the functions of the United States Parole Commission, and for other purposes 

2:17  P.M. –  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.

2:11  P.M. –  DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate onH.R. 2944.Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

2:10  P.M. –  The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until 6:30 p.m. today.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 September 20, 2011, at 11:18 a.m., stating that that body had agreed to S.Res. 271.

2:09  P.M. –  The House received a communication from the Honorable Debbie Wasserman Schultz. Ms. Wasserman Schultz submitted her resignation from the Committee on the Judiciary. The resignation was accepted without objection.

2:02  P.M. –  ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.

2:01  P.M. –  PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Wilson of SC to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.The Speaker announced approval of the Journal.  Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.

2:00  P.M. –  Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 20.

12:25 P.M. –  The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for  2:00 P.M. today.

12:01 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.The Speaker designated the Honorable Andy Harris to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

12:00 P.M. –  The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

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Congress: the Republican led House – the Senate debates HJRes.66, Burma Sanctions, passed S.1239,the Fallen Heros 9/11 Act


the Senate Convened at 9:45am September 9, 2011

  • Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in morning business with
    Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.
  • There will be no roll call votes Friday.  The next roll call vote will be on
    Monday, September 12, 2011 no earlier than 5:30pm.

During Friday’s session of the Senate, Senator Reid moved to proceed to
H.J.Res.66, a joint resolution regarding Burma Sanctions and filed cloture on
the motion to proceed.

At 5:30pm on Monday, the Senate will conduct a roll call vote on the motion
to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to H.J.Res.66.

VOTES

Passed S.1239, the Fallen Heroes of 9/11 Act

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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF SEPTEMBER 9, 2011
112TH CONGRESS – FIRST SESSION

12:33 P.M. –  On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on September 12, 2011.

Mr. Heck moved that the House do now adjourn.

12:32 P.M. –  The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notification of the continuance of the national emergency with respect to the terrorist attacks on the United States of September 11, 2001. – referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 112-52).

11:58 A.M. –  SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

11:54 A.M. –  ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.

11:53 A.M. –  Mr. Cantor asked unanimous consent That when the House adjourns on Friday, September 9, 2011, it adjourn to meet at 12 p.m. on Monday, September 12, 2011, for Morning-Hour Debate. Agreed to without objection.

11:40 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 the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on September 9, 2011 at 9:04 a.m.: That the Senate agreed to H.Con.Res. 67 and S.Con.Res. 28.

11:39 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 the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on September 8, 2011 at 6:20 p.m.: That the Senate passedH.R. 1249.

H.R. 1892:
to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2012 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence AgencyRetirement and Disability System, and for other purposes 

11:38 A.M. –  The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment ofH.R. 1892.

11:37 A.M. –  Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.On passage Passed by recorded vote: 384 – 14(Roll no. 698).

11:31 A.M. –  On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 145 – 257(Roll no. 697).

11:15 A.M. –  The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.

11:07 A.M. –  DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hochul 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 adding a new section entitled “PRIORITIZATION OF FUNDING TO COUNTER THE THREAT POSED BY TRANSNATIONAL DRUG TRAFFICKING”.

11:06 A.M. –  Ms. Hochul moved to recommit with instructions to Intelligence (Permanent).

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.

11:05 A.M. –  Considered as unfinished business.

H. Res. 391:
expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the terrorist attacks launched against the United States on September 11, 2001, on the 10th anniversary of that date 

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

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.

Considered by unanimous consent.

11:04 A.M. –  Mr. Cantor asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.

11:02 A.M. –  MOMENT OF SILENCE – The House observed a moment of silence in remembrance of the victims of the terror attacks on September 11, 2011.

H.R. 1892:
to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2012 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes 

11:01 A.M. –  POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule 19, the Chair postponed further proceedings on H. R. 1892 until a time to be announced.The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

11:00 A.M. –  The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to reportH.R. 1892.

10:59 A.M. –  On agreeing to the Carney amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 303 – 92(Roll no. 696).

10:52 A.M. –  On agreeing to the Hunter amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 397 – 0(Roll no. 695).

10:24 A.M. –  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.On agreeing to the Keating amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

10:17 A.M. –  DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions ofH. Res. 392, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Keating Part B amendment No. 9.Amendment offered by Mr. Keating.

An amendment numbered 9 printed in Part B of House Report 112-200 to include Sense of Congress language to encourage the Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Director of National Intelligence, to integrate the intelligence-sharing capabilities of fusion centers and leverage participation from all intelligence, law enforcement and homeland security agencies to prevent acts of terrorism against the United States in a manner consistent with the Constitution.

10:16 A.M. –  POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Carney amendment No. 7, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Carney demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

10:12 A.M. –  DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions ofH. Res. 392, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Carney Part B amendment No. 7.Amendment offered by Mr. Carney.

An amendment numbered 7 printed in Part B of House Report 112-200 to express the sense of Congress that railway transportation security has been and must continue to be a priority of the intelligence community in infrastructure threat assessment, namely through the coordination of the Office of Intelligence & Analysis.

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Hunter amendment No. 6, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Rogers (MI) demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

10:07 A.M. –  DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions ofH. Res. 392, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hunter Part B amendment No. 6.Amendment offered by Mr. Hunter.

An amendment numbered 6 printed in Part B of House Report 112-200 to require the Director of National Intelligence and the Secretary of Defense to establish a coordinated strategy utilizing all available personnel and assets for intelligence collection and analysis to identify and counter network activity and operations in Pakistan and Afghanistan relating to the development and use of improvised explosive devices.

By unanimous consent, the Holt amendment was withdrawn.

10:02 A.M. –  DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions ofH. Res. 392, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Holt Part B amendment No. 5.

10:01 A.M. –  Amendment offered by Mr. Holt.

An amendment numbered 5 printed in Part B of House Report 112-200 to direct the Director of National Intelligence to submit to Congress not more than 180 days after enactment a National Intelligence Estimate on the impact of the recent revolutions in North Africa and the Middle East on the security of the State of Israel.

10:00 A.M. –  On agreeing to the Wolf amendment as modified Agreed to by voice vote.

9:56  A.M. –  DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions ofH. Res. 392, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Wolf Part B amendment No. 2, as modified.Wolf amendment modified by unanimous consent.

Amendment offered by Mr. Wolf.

An amendment numbered 2 printed in Part B of House Report 112-200 to create a `Team B’–a counterterrorism competitive analysis council of outside experts–to continuously advise the Director of National Intelligence and the Congress on how best to revise plans, operations, concepts, organizations, and capabilities across the intelligence community in response to the evolving threat of terrorism and domestic radicalization.

9:55  A.M. –  On agreeing to the Rogers (MI) amendment as modified Agreed to by voice vote.

9:51  A.M. –  DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions ofH. Res. 392, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rogers (MI) Part B amendment No. 1, as modified.Rogers (MI) amendment modified by unanimous consent.

Amendment offered by Mr. Rogers (MI).

An amendment numbered 1 printed in Part B of House Report 112-200 to make various modifications and technical corrections including: 1) clarifies the language contained in section 102 that would limit distribution of the classified annex to ensure that the Executive Branch may distribute within the Executive Branch as necessary to implement the budget; 2) strikes section 307 concerning amendments to provisions requiring certain information be provided to Congress prior to transfer of detainees so as to maintain the process in current law; 3) strikes section 309 concerning a requirement that the DNI provide certain State Department documents related to detainees; 4) clarifies that decisions made pursuant to the authority in section 310 may not be delegated to an official below the level of the service acquisition executive for the agency concerned; 5) adds a new section that would permit the President to make temporary appointments to fill vacancies in offices within the Office of the Director of National Intelligence that require Senate confirmation (except the DNI, for whom by Section 103A(a)(6) of the National Security Act of 1947 the Principal Deputy DNI is next in line) with a senior official who serves in another element of the Intelligence Community; and 6) strikes section 421, which requires confirmation of the Director of the National Security Agency.

9:15  A.M. –  GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate onH.R. 1892.The Speaker designated the Honorable Candice S. Miller to act as Chairwoman of the Committee.

House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant toH. Res. 392and Rule XVIII.

9:14  A.M. –  Rule provides for consideration ofH.R. 2218andH.R. 1892each with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measures will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order.Considered under the provisions of ruleH. Res. 392.

9:02  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.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Brady of TX to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

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

9:00  A.M. –  Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.The Speaker designated the Honorable Candice S. Miller to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

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Congress … still in …pro forma Sessions

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The Senate will meet on the following dates and times for pro-forma sessions only with no business conducted:

Tuesday, August 9th at 11:00am,

 Friday, August 12that 12:00pm,

– Tuesday, August 16th at 11:00am,

– Friday, August 19th at 10:00am,

– Tuesday, August 23rd at 2:30pm,

– Friday, August 26th at 11:15am,

– Tuesday, August 30th at 10:00am,

– Friday, September 2nd at 10:00am;

When the Senate convenes at 10:00am on Friday, September 2nd, it will adjourn until 2:00pm on September 6, 2011. Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in morning business until 5:00pm with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each

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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF AUGUST 9, 2011
112TH CONGRESS – FIRST SESSION

10:05 A.M. – The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to to section 3 of H.Res. 375. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on August 12, 2011.

10:03 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 5, 2011 at 10:13 a.m. stating that that body had passedH.R. 2553.DISPENSING WITH LEGISLATIVE BUSINESS – Pursuant to section 4 of H.Res. 375, the Chair announced that no legislative business would be conducted on this day.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair led the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

10:02 A.M. – JOURNAL APPROVED – The Chair announced that pursuant to H.Res. 375, the Journal of the last day’s proceedings was approved.

10:00 A.M. – Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.The Speaker designated the Honorable Jeff Duncan to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

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Congress: pro forma


 

The Senate will meet on the following dates and times for pro-forma sessions only with no business conducted:

Tuesday, August 9th at 11:00am,

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LEGISLATIVE DAY OF AUGUST 5, 2011
112TH CONGRESS – FIRST SESSION

10:09 A.M. – The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to section 3 of H.Res. 375.

 The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on August 9, 2011.

10:08 A.M. – The House received a communication from LaNette Wright, Executive Assistant, Office of Congressman H arold Rogers. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Ms. Wright notified the House that she had been served with a non-party subpoena issued by the Circuit Court for Russell County, Kentucky, for documents and testimony in a criminal case and that after consultation with the Office of General Counsel, she had determined that compliance with the subpoena was consistent with the privileges and rights of the House.

10:07 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 the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on August 3, 2011 at 10:54 a.m.: That the Senate passedS. 1302andS. 710.The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to section 4(c) ofH. Res. 5, One Hundred Twelfth Congress, and section 1(k)(2) of H.Res.895, One Hundred Tenth Congress, the Clerk notified the House that Jay Eagen, Allison Hayward, and Kelly Brewington each have signed an agreement to not be a candidate for the office of Senator or Representative in, or Delegate or Resident Commissioner to, the Congress for the purposes of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 until at least 3 years after he or she is no longer a member of the board or staff of the Office of Congressional Ethics.

10:05 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 the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on August 2, 2011 at 1:00 p.m.: That the Senate passedH. Con. Res. 70, without amendment. The Senate also concurred in the House amendment toS. 365.ADJUSTED WHOLE NUMBER OF THE HOUSE – Under clause 5(d) of rule XX, the Chair announced to the House that, in light of the resignation of the gentleman from Oregon, Mr. Wu, the whole number of the House is 432.

The House received a communication from Representative Wu wherein he resigns as a member of the House of Representatives effective at 11:59 p.m. on August 3, 2011.

10:04 A.M. – The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a certification that the debt subject to limit is within $100,000,000,000 of the limit in 31 U.S.C. 3101(b) and that further borrowing is required to meet existing commitments. – referred to the Committee on Ways and Means and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 112-48).

10:03 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 sealed envelope from the White House on August 2, 2011, at 2:13 p.m., containing a message from the President whereby he submits to the Congress a certification pursuant to section 3101A(a)(1)(A) of title 31, United States Code.Pursuant to section 4 of H.Res. 375, the Chair announced that legislative business is not dispensed with on this day.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair led the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

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

10:02 A.M. – Today’s prayer was offered by the Deputy Parliamentarian, Tom Wickham.

10:01 A.M. – The Speaker designated the Honorable Andy Harris to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

10:00 A.M. –