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I know it may seem like politicians only roll up their sleeves and get their hands dirty when they are throwing mud at each other.
Well, I want you to meet someone different, someone who shares my commitment to put people before politics: my friend, Jon Tester, U.S. Senator from Montana.
There are few people in Washington like Jon — a truly authentic individual without a shred of pretense in him. He’s a third generation dirt farmer and, to this day, harvests the crops on his family farm each season. He has an indelible presence and a boisterous laugh that can — often — be heard echoing through the halls of the Capitol.
Jon Tester is a good friend and a great senator, and right now he needs our help as he fights for his re-election.
We saw last month how passionate he is about trying to overturn Citizens United, a decision that Jon once described as a “kick in the teeth to our democracy.”
Since Jon arrived in the Senate, he’s done a tremendous job working to lift the curtain of special interest influence in Washington.
It’s no wonder the same special interest groups are pouring millions of dollars into the race to stop him. Jon will need the help of people like you to combat the attacks from these extreme groups.
Take one easy step and add your name to Jon Tester’s email list to stay up to date on his campaign.
Jon is someone who will continue to roll up his sleeves, eager to help move our country forward.
We can’t let the obstructionism in Washington prevail. The other side has gone to war against women and stood in the way of our efforts to get America back to work.
With Jon on our side, we can continue our work to put people over politics.
Best —
Chris
CONGRESS: the Republican led House ethics committee goes after dems & the Senate considers Judicial nominee, S.3326,African Trade-Senate fails to move S.3414 forward
the Senate Convened 9:30amET August 2, 2012
- Following the prayer and pledge, the Majority Leader will be recognized.
- Following the remarks of the Majority Leader, the Senate will begin consideration of S.3326, the African Trade/CAFTADR/Burma Sanctions legislation and the Coburn amendment. There will be 30 minutes of debate equally divided and controlled between Senators Baucus and Coburn or their designees.
- Following the debate on the Coburn amendment, the time until 11:00am will be equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees.
- As a reminder, cloture was filed on S.3414, the Cybersecurity bill on Tuesday. As a result, the filing deadline for 2nd degree amendments to S.3414 is 10:00am on Thursday.
- At 11:00am on Thursday, there will be two roll call votes in relation to the following:
- Cloture on S.3414, the Cybersecurity bill
- Coburn amendment to S.3326. (under a previous order, if the Coburn amendment is not agreed to, which is expected, the Senate will pass S.3326 by consent).
- Additional roll call votes are possible. Senators will be notified when they are scheduled.
11:00am The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on S.3414, Cybersecurity Act of 2012; Not Invoked: 52-47
11:32am The Senate began a roll call vote on Coburn amendment #2771 (AGOA offset) to S.3326, AGOA/CAFTADR/Burma Sanction
11:32am The Senate began a roll call vote on Coburn amendment #2771 (AGOA offset) to S.3326, AGOA/CAFTADR/Burma Sanctions; Not Agreed To: 40-58
1:51pm The Senate began a roll call vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #651, the nomination of Gershwin A. Drain, MI, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Michigan; Confirmed: 55-41
Senator McConnell asked unanimous consent that immediately following disposition of the Cybersecurity bill but no later than September 28, the Senate proceed to the consideration of H.R.6079, a bill to repeal the Affordable Care Act; there be 1 hour for debate, with no amendments in order; and the Senate proceed to vote on passage of the bill.
This evening Senator Reid filed cloture on the motion to proceed to S.3457, a bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a veterans jobs corps, and for other purposes.
The cloture vote on the motion to proceed to S.3457 will occur at 2:15pm on Tuesday, September 11.
At 5pm on Monday, September 10, at 5:00pm there will be 30 minutes for debate on Executive Calendar 664, the nomination of Stephanie Marie Rose, of Iowa, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Iowa. Upon the use or yielding back of time the Senate will proceed to vote on confirmation of the nomination.
WRAP UP
ROLL CALL VOTES
1) Motion to invoke cloture on S.3414, the Cybersecurity Act; Not Invoked: 52-46
2) Coburn amendment #2771 (alternative offset) to S.3326, the African Trade/CAFTADR/Burma Sanctions legislation; Not Agreed to: 40-58
3) Confirmation of Executive Calendar #651, the nomination of Gershwin A. Drain, of MI, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Michigan; Confirmed: 55-41
LEGISLATIVE ITEMS
Adopted S.Con.Res.56, providing for a conditional adjournment or recess of the Senate and an adjournment of the House of Representatives.
Passed S.3510, a bill to prevent harm to the national security or endangering the military officers and civilian employees to whom internet publication of certain information applies, and for other purposes.
Passed H.R.4240, the Ambassador James R. Lilley and Congressman Stephen J. Solarz North Korea Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2012 by voice vote and adopted S.Con.Res.58, a concurrent resolution to correct the enrollment of H.R.4240.
Discharged the Judiciary Committee and passed S.3245, reauthorization of the EB-5 Regional Center Program, the E-Verify Program, the Special Immigrant Nonminister Religious Worker Program, and the Conrad State 30 J-1 Visa Waiver Program with a Leahy-Grassley substitute amendment and a Leahy-Grassley title amendment.
Passed H.R.1402: a bill to authorize the Architect of the Capitol to establish battery recharging stations for privately owned vehicles in parking areas under the jurisdiction of the House of Representatives at no net cost to the Federal Government.
Discharged the Commerce Committee and passed H.R.3670, To require the Transportation Security Administration to comply with the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act.
Adopted S.Res.402, condemning Joseph Kony and the Lord’s Resistance Army for committing crimes against humanity and mass atrocities, and supporting ongoing efforts by the United States Government and governments in Central Africa to remove Joseph Kony and Lord’s Resistance Army commanders from the battlefield with a Coons substitute amendment, a Committee-reported amendment to the preamble and a Committee-reported title amendment.
Discharged the Armed Services Committee and adopted S.Res.418, commemorating the 70th anniversary and commending the brave men of the 17th Bombardment Group (Medium) who became known as the “Doolittle Tokyo Raiders” for outstanding heroism, valor, skill, and service to the United States in conducting the bombing of Tokyo on April 18, 1942 with a Brown (OH) substitute amendment, a Brown (OH) amendment to the preamble and a Brown (OH) title amendment.
Discharged the Foreign Relations Committee and adopted S.Res.524, reaffirming the strong support of the United States for the 2002 declaration of conduct of parties in the South China Sea among the member states of ASEAN and the People’s Republic of China, and for other purposes with a Webb amendment to the preamble.
Adopted S.Res.544, congratulating the Navy Dental Corps on its 100th anniversary.
Adopted S.Res.545, commemorating the 75th Anniversary of the United States Air Force Weather Agency.
Adopted S.Res.546, Designating the week of September 10, 2012, as “National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week”.
Adopted S.Res.547, Honoring the life of pioneering astronaut Dr. Sally Ride and expressing the condolences of the Senate on her death.
Adopted 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.
Adopted S.Con.Res.59, providing for a conditional adjournment or recess of the Senate and an adjournment of the House of Representatives.
Began the Rule 14 process of S.3519, the Pay for Printing Act (DeMint).
EXECUTIVE ITEMS
Discharged the HELP Committee and confirmed the following:
PN1513 – Ingrid Gregg of Michigan – Board of Trustees for the Harry S Truman Scholarship Foundation
PN1514 – James L. Henderson of Kentucky – Board of Trustees for the Harry S Truman Scholarship Foundation
Discharged the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee and Confirmed:
PN1731 – Kimberly Knowles to be an Associate Judge of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia
Discharged the Foreign Relations Committee and Confirmed:
PN1826 – James B. Cunningham, of New York, to be Ambassador to the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan
Confirmed the following items:
All nominations placed on the Secretary’s desk in the Foreign Service.
HARRY S. TRUMAN SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION
Executive Calendar #450 Laura A. Cordero – to be a Member of the Board of Trustees of the Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation for a term expiring December 15, 2015
HARRY S TRUMAN SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION
Executive Calendar #609 Steven H. Cohen – to be a Member of the Board of Trustees of the Harry S Truman Scholarship Foundation for a term expiring Dec. 10, 2013
NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS AND THE HUMANITIES
Executive Calendar #709 Paul W. Hodes – to be a Member of the National Council on the Arts for a term expiring September 3, 2016
PRIVACY AND CIVIL LIBERTIES OVERSIGHT BOARD
Executive Calendar #718 James Xavier Dempsey—to be a Member of the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board for a term expiring January 29, 2016
Executive Calendar #719 Elisebeth Collins Cook—to be a Member of the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board for a term expiring January 29, 2014
Executive Calendar #720 Rachel L. Brand—to be a Member of the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board for a term expiring January 29, 2017
Executive Calendar #723 Patricia M. Wald—to be a Member of the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board for a term expiring January 29, 2013
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
Executive Calendar #825 Matthew S. Rutherford – to be an Assistant Secretary of the Treasury
UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION
Executive Calendar #826 Meredith M. Broadbent – to be a Member of the United States International Trade Commission for a term expiring June 16, 2017
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
Executive Calendar #827 Mark J. Mazur – to be an Assistant Secretary of the Treasury
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Executive Calendar #831 Danny Chappelle Williams Sr.– to be United States Attorney for the Northern District of Oklahoma for the term of four years
MISSISSIPPI RIVER COMMISSION
Executive Calendar #837 Major General John Peabody, United States Army, to be a Member and President of the Mississippi River Commission.
DEFENSE NUCELAR FACILITIES SAFETY BOARD
Executive Calendar #838 Sean Sullivan, of Connecticut, to be a Member of the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board for a term expiring October 18, 2015
AIR FORCE
Executive Calendar #841 to be General—Gen. Mark A. Welsh, III
DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Executive Calendar #858 Gene Allan Cretz, of New York, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Ghana.
Executive Calendar #859 Deborah Ruth Malac, of Virginia, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Liberia.
Executive Calendar #860 Thomas Hart Armbruster, of New York, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of the Marshall Islands.
Executive Calendar #861 David Bruce Wharton, of Virginia, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Zimbabwe.
Executive Calendar #862 Greta Christine Holtz, of Maryland, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Sultanate of Oman.
Executive Calendar #863 Alexander Mark Laskaris, of Maryland, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Guinea.
Executive Calendar #864 Marcie B. Ries, of the District of Columbia to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Bulgaria.
Executive Calendar #865 John M. Koenig, of Washington, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Cyprus.
Executive Calendar #866 Michael David Kirby, of Virginia, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Serbia.
NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION
Executive Calendar #867 to be Rear Admiral (lower half) – Gerd F. Glang
Executive Calendar #868 to be Rear Admiral – Michael S. Devany
Executive Calendar #869 to be Rear Admiral (lower half) – David A. Score
EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
Executive Calendar #872 Patricia K. Falcone – to be an Associate Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Executive Calendar #874 Thomas Skerik Sowers, II – to be an Assistant Secretary of Veterans Affairs (Public and Intergovernmental Affairs)
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| 9:00:16 A.M. | The House convened, starting a new legislative day. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 9:00:25 A.M. | The Speaker designated the Honorable Steve Womack to act as Speaker pro tempore for today. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 9:00:33 A.M. | Today’s prayer was offered by Imam Nayyar Imam, Islamic Association of Long Island, Coram, New York. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 9:01:00 A.M. | The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 9:02:18 A.M. | PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Wittman to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 9:02:35 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. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 9:13:44 A.M. | H. Res. 755 | Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 755 — “In the matter of Representative Laura Richardson.” | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 9:13:59 A.M. | H. Res. 755 | DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 755. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 9:54:01 A.M. | H. Res. 755 | On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 9:54:17 A.M. | H. Res. 755 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 9:55:49 A.M. | The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed H.R. 1369, H.R. 3276, H.R. 3412, H.R. 3501, H.R. 3772, H.R. 1560, S. 1409, and S.J. Res. 49. The Senate agreed to the House amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R. 1905. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 9:56:14 A.M. | The Speaker announced that the House do now recess for a period of less than 15 minutes. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10:05:12 A.M. | The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of August 2. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10:06:14 A.M. | H.R. 5986 | Mr. Camp moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 5986 — “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.” | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10:06:53 A.M. | H.R. 5986 | Considered under suspension of the rules. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10:06:55 A.M. | H.R. 5986 | DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5986. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10:35:34 A.M. | H.R. 5986 | On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10:35:39 A.M. | H.R. 5986 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10:36:45 A.M. | H. Res. 752 | Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 752 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6233) to make supplemental agricultural disaster assistance available for fiscal year 2012 with the costs of such assistance offset by changes to certain conservation programs, and for other purposes.” | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10:36:58 A.M. | H. Res. 752 | DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 752. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 11:33:10 A.M. | H. Res. 752 | On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 236 – 182 (Roll no. 548). | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 11:41:03 A.M. | H. Res. 752 | On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 235 – 181 (Roll no. 549). | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 11:41:04 A.M. | H. Res. 752 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 11:41:49 A.M. | S. 739 | Mr. Lungren, Daniel E. asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker’s table and consider. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 11:41:49 A.M. | S. 739 | Considered by unanimous consent. S. 739 — “To authorize the Architect of the Capitol to establish battery recharging stations for privately owned vehicles in parking areas under the jurisdiction of the Senate at no net cost to the Federal Government.” | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 11:42:16 A.M. | S. 739 | On passage Passed without objection. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 11:42:19 A.M. | S. 739 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 11:42:20 A.M. | H.R. 1402 | Mr. Lungren, Daniel E. asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker’s table and consider. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 11:43:07 A.M. | H.R. 1402 | Considered by unanimous consent. H.R. 1402 — “To authorize the Architect of the Capitol to establish battery recharging stations for privately owned vehicles in parking areas under the jurisdiction of the House of Representatives at no net cost to the Federal Government.” | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 11:43:18 A.M. | H.R. 1402 | An amendment, offered by Mr. Lungren, Daniel E., to amend a section of the bill direction the Architect of the Capitol to submit a report on the financial administration and cost recovery of activites described in said section with respect to that fiscal year to the Committee on House Administration. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 11:44:25 A.M. | H.R. 1402 | On agreeing to the Lungren, Daniel E. amendment; Agreed to without objection. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 11:44:32 A.M. | H.R. 1402 | On passage Passed without objection. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 11:44:36 A.M. | H.R. 1402 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 11:44:36 A.M. | H.R. 6233 | Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 752. H.R. 6233 — “To make supplemental agricultural disaster assistance available for fiscal year 2012 with the costs of such assistance offset by changes to certain conservation programs, and for other purposes.” | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 11:44:41 A.M. | H.R. 6233 | Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6233 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit with or without instructions allowed. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments. The resolution waives all points of order against consideration of the bill. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 11:45:09 A.M. | H.R. 6233 | DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 6233. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 12:27:03 P.M. | H.R. 6233 | The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 12:27:18 P.M. | H.R. 6233 | POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – Pursuant to clause 1(c) of Rule 19, the Speaker postponed further proceedings on H.R. 6233. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 12:28:49 P.M. | H.R. 6169 | Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 747. H.R. 6169 — “To provide for expedited consideration of a bill providing for comprehensive tax reform.” | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 12:28:54 P.M. | H.R. 6169 | 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. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 12:29:08 P.M. | H.R. 6169 | DEBATE – The House proceeded with three hours of debate on H.R. 6169. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3:09:16 P.M. | H.R. 6169 | An amendment, in the nature of a substitute offered by Ms. Slaughter, printed in Part A of House Report 112-641 to lay out Democratic principles for tax reform that call for increased revenues to bring down our national debt and invest in economic growth; a progressive tax rate structure; protecting the vulnerable; repeal of the AMT; discouraging tax haven abuse; elimination of tax breaks that ship jobs and profits overseas; promotion of domestic manufacturing; and preserving incentives for education, retirement, healthcare, home ownership, and small business. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3:09:27 P.M. | H.R. 6169 | DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 747, the House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Slaughter amendment in the nature of a substitute. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3:20:43 P.M. | H.R. 6169 | The previous question was ordered on the amendment (A001) pursuant to the rule. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3:46:56 P.M. | H.R. 6169 | On agreeing to the Slaughter amendment; Failed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 550). | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3:48:22 P.M. | H.R. 6169 | Mr. Bishop (NY) moved to recommit with instructions to Ways and Means. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3:48:46 P.M. | H.R. 6169 | DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bishop (NY) motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to report the same back to the House forthwith with an amendment to prohibit a tax reform measure considered under the expedited procedures provided by this bill from reducing, repealing, or otherwise eliminating deductions for mortgage interest or charitable contributions. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3:56:56 P.M. | H.R. 6169 | The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4:13:16 P.M. | H.R. 6169 | On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 551). | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4:20:54 P.M. | H.R. 6169 | On passage Passed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 552). | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4:20:56 P.M. | H.R. 6169 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4:20:59 P.M. | H.R. 6169 | Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 747, the text of H.R. 6169, as passed by the House, is appended as new matter at the end of the engrossment of H.R. 8. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4:21:19 P.M. | H.R. 6233 | Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 6233 — “To make supplemental agricultural disaster assistance available for fiscal year 2012 with the costs of such assistance offset by changes to certain conservation programs, and for other purposes.” | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4:21:31 P.M. | H.R. 6233 | Mr. Costa moved to recommit with instructions to Agriculture. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4:22:55 P.M. | H.R. 6233 | DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Costa motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to report the same back to the House forthwith with an amendment to express the sense of the House that a five-year Farm Bill would provide greater certainty and stability for America’s farm families than extending farm policy for only one year or authorizing short-term disaster assistance. The Motion would also prohibit foreign corporations from receiving disaster assistance. Lastly, the Motion would require the Secretary of Agriculture to prevent duplicative payments for assistance. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4:33:54 P.M. | H.R. 6233 | The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4:50:16 P.M. | H.R. 6233 | On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 553). | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4:58:25 P.M. | H.R. 6233 | On passage Passed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 554). | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4:58:26 P.M. | H.R. 6233 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4:59:00 P.M. | The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S. 3510 and agreed to S. Con. Res. 56 . | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 5:00:30 P.M. | UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of a motion to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 5:01:08 P.M. | H. Con. Res. 127 | Considered as unfinished business. 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.” | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 5:07:20 P.M. | H. Con. Res. 127 | On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): (Roll no. 555). | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 5:07:21 P.M. | H. Con. Res. 127 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 5:09:16 P.M. | S. Con. Res. 56 | Considered as privileged matter. S. Con. Res. 56 — “The title of this measure is not available.” | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 5:09:44 P.M. | S. Con. Res. 56
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On agreeing to the resolution Roll Call 556 – Recorded vote pending. |
Congress: the Republican led House – the Senate considers S.3414,Cybersecurity bill & caucus day
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.
| 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. |
President Obama on the Middle Class Tax Cuts
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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