Tag Archives: Senate

the Senate Convenes: 2:00pmET July 23, 2012

Following the prayer and pledge, the Majority Leader will be recognized.
At 5:00pm, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider Executive Calendar #663, the nomination of Michael A. Shipp, of NJ, to be United States District Judge for the District of New Jersey with 30 minutes of debate equally divided and controlled between Senators Leahy and Grassley or their designees.
As a reminder, cloture was filed on the Shipp nomination on Thursday, July 19^th. By unanimous consent, at 5:30pm on Monday, there will be a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the Shipp nomination.

At 5:30pm, the Senate will proceed to a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #663, the nomination of Michael A. Shipp, of NJ, to be United States District Judge for the District of New Jersey.

This afternoon Senate Reid filed cloture on the motion to proceed to S.3412, Middle Class Tax Cut Act. The cloture vote would occur Wednesday morning, unless an agreement can be reached.

Cloture on the Shipp nomination has been vitiated. At 5:30pm, the Senate will proceed to a roll call vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #663, the nomination of Michael A. Shipp, of NJ, to be United States District Judge for the District of New Jersey.

5:40pm The Senate began a roll call vote on confirmation of the nomination of Michael A. Shipp, of New Jersey, to be United States District Judge for the District of New Jersey; Confirmed: 91-1

WRAP UP

ROLL CALL VOTE

1) Confirmation of Executive Calendar #663, the nomination of Michael A. Shipp, of NJ, to be United States District Judge for the District of New Jersey; Confirmed: 91-1

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Began the Rule 14 process of S.3420, the Permanent Tax Relief Act. (Lee)

Completed the Rule 14 process of S.3414, the Cybersecurity Act of 2012. (Lieberman and others)

Completed the Rule 14 process of H.R.5872, the Sequestration Transparency Act of 2012. (Republican request)

No EXECUTIVE ITEMS

——————————————————————————

www.Houselive.gov

12:00:26 P.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
12:00:40 P.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Andy Harris to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
12:00:48 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.
12:06:19 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. today. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.
2:00:29 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 23.
2:00:45 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Andrew Walton, Capitol Hill Presbyterian Church, Washington, DC.
2:02:27 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:02:32 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Sarbanes to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:02:54 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:07:46 P.M.		The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received a sealed envelope from the White House on Friday, July 20, 2012 at 4:07 p.m., and said to contain a message from the President whereby he notifies the Congress concerning the national emergency with respect to Somalia.
2:08:08 P.M.		The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notice regarding the national emergency with respect to Somalia – referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 112-126).
2:13:20 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 3:30 P.M. today.
3:31:17 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 23.
3:31:26 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
3:31:44 P.M.	H.R. 1237	Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1237 — “To provide for a land exchange with the Trinity Public Utilities District of Trinity County, California, involving the transfer of land to the Bureau of Land Management and the Six Rivers National Forest in exchange for National Forest System land in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest, and for other purposes.”
3:32:01 P.M.	H.R. 1237	Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:32:04 P.M.	H.R. 1237	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1237.
3:38:43 P.M.	H.R. 1237	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
3:38:50 P.M.	H.R. 1237	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:39:24 P.M.	H.R. 4484	Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 4484 — “To provide for the conveyance of a small parcel of National Forest System land in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest in Utah to Brigham Young University, and for other purposes.”
3:39:38 P.M.	H.R. 4484	Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:39:41 P.M.	H.R. 4484	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4484.
3:47:32 P.M.	H.R. 4484	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
3:47:35 P.M.	H.R. 4484	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:47:53 P.M.	H.R. 5958	Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 5958 — “To name the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Visitor Contact Station of the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge unit of Gateway National Recreation Area in honor of James L. Buckley.”
3:48:16 P.M.	H.R. 5958	Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:48:18 P.M.	H.R. 5958	The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5958.
3:53:41 P.M.	H.R. 5958	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
3:53:45 P.M.	H.R. 5958	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:53:48 P.M.	H.R. 3388	Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3388 — “To amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate a segment of the Beaver, Chipuxet, Queen, Wood, and Pawcatuck Rivers in the States of Connecticut and Rhode Island for study for potential addition to the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System, and for other purposes.”
3:54:15 P.M.	H.R. 3388	Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:54:17 P.M.	H.R. 3388	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3388.
4:00:22 P.M.	H.R. 3388	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
4:00:26 P.M.	H.R. 3388	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:00:49 P.M.	H.R. 2362	Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2362 — “To facilitate economic development by Indian tribes and encourage investment by Turkish enterprises.”
4:01:07 P.M.	H.R. 2362	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:01:09 P.M.	H.R. 2362	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2362.
4:39:59 P.M.	H.R. 2362	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.
4:40:13 P.M.	H.R. 2467	<action_description>Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2467 — “To take certain Federal lands in Mono County, California, into trust for the benefit of the Bridgeport Indian Colony.”
4:40:30 P.M.	H.R. 2467	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:40:31 P.M.	H.R. 2467	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2467.
4:49:22 P.M.	H.R. 2467	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
4:49:25 P.M.	H.R. 2467	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:50:08 P.M.	H.R. 5859	Mrs. Bono Mack moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5859 — “To repeal an obsolete provision in title 49, United States Code, requiring motor vehicle insurance cost reporting.”
4:50:45 P.M.	H.R. 5859	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:50:48 P.M.	H.R. 5859	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5859.
5:10:26 P.M.	H.R. 5859	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
5:10:29 P.M.	H.R. 5859	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:10:53 P.M.	S. 1335	Mr. Bucshon moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 1335 — “To amend title 49, United States Code, to provide rights for pilots, and for other purposes.”
5:11:28 P.M.	S. 1335	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:11:30 P.M.	S. 1335	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1335.
5:18:41 P.M.	S. 1335	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
5:18:44 P.M.	S. 1335	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:19:01 P.M.	H.R. 3742	Mr. Bucshon moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 3742 — “To designate the United States courthouse located at 100 North Church Street in Las Cruces, New Mexico, as the “Edwin L. Mechem United States Courthouse”.”
5:19:18 P.M.	H.R. 3742	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:19:19 P.M.	H.R. 3742	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3742.
5:26:04 P.M.	H.R. 3742	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
5:26:07 P.M.	H.R. 3742	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:26:12 P.M.	H.R. 3556	Mr. Bucshon moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 3556 — “To designate the new United States courthouse in Buffalo, New York, as the “Robert H. Jackson United States Courthouse”.”
5:26:39 P.M.	H.R. 3556	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:26:42 P.M.	H.R. 3556	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3556.
5:34:10 P.M.	H.R. 3556	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
5:34:12 P.M.	H.R. 3556	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:34:32 P.M.	H.R. 4347	Mr. Young (AK) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 4347 — “To designate the United States courthouse located at 709 West 9th Street in Juneau, Alaska, as the “Robert Boochever United States Courthouse”.”
5:34:47 P.M.	H.R. 4347	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:34:51 P.M.	H.R. 4347	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4347.
5:37:25 P.M.	H.R. 4347	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
5:37:29 P.M.	H.R. 4347	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:37:32 P.M.	S. 2039	Mr. Young (AK) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 2039 — “To allow a State or local government to construct levees on certain properties otherwise designated as open space lands.”
5:37:45 P.M.	S. 2039	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:37:47 P.M.	S. 2039	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2039.
5:59:08 P.M.	S. 2039	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.
5:59:36 P.M.	H.R. 3870	Ms. Buerkle moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 3870 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 6083 Highway 36 West in Rose Bud, Arkansas, as the “Nicky ‘Nick’ Daniel Bacon Post Office”.”
6:00:07 P.M.	H.R. 3870	Considered under suspension of the rules.
6:00:09 P.M.	H.R. 3870	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3870.
6:08:03 P.M.	H.R. 3870	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
6:08:06 P.M.	H.R. 3870	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:08:10 P.M.	H.R. 5837	Ms. Buerkle moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 5837 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 26 East Genesee Street in Baldwinsville, New York, as the “Corporal Kyle Schneider Post Office Building”.”
6:08:42 P.M.	H.R. 5837	<action_description>Considered under suspension of the rules.
6:08:43 P.M.	H.R. 5837	<action_description>DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5837.
6:12:31 P.M.	H.R. 5837	<action_description>On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
6:12:34 P.M.	H.R. 5837	<action_description>Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:12:39 P.M.	H.R. 3593	<action_description>Ms. Buerkle moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 3593 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 787 State Route 17M in Monroe, New York, as the “National Clandestine Service of the Central Intelligence Agency NCS Officer Gregg David Wenzel Memorial Post Office”.”
6:12:54 P.M.	H.R. 3593	<action_description>Considered under suspension of the rules.
6:12:58 P.M.	H.R. 3593	<action_description>DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3593.
6:17:39 P.M.	H.R. 3593	<action_description>On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
6:17:42 P.M.	H.R. 3593	<action_description>Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:18:17 P.M.	H.R. 3477	<action_description>Ms. Buerkle moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 3477 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 133 Hare Road in Crosby, Texas, as the Army First Sergeant David McNerney Post Office Building.”
6:18:32 P.M.	H.R. 3477	Considered under suspension of the rules.
6:18:34 P.M.	H.R. 3477	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3477.
6:24:42 P.M.	H.R. 3477	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.
6:24:59 P.M.	H.R. 2896	Ms. Buerkle moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 2896 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 369 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Jersey City, New Jersey, as the “Judge Shirley A. Tolentino Post Office Building”.”
6:25:13 P.M.	H.R. 2896	Considered under suspension of the rules.
6:25:16 P.M.	H.R. 2896	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2896.
6:29:04 P.M.	H.R. 2896	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
6:29:06 P.M.	H.R. 2896	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:29:10 P.M.	H.R. 1369	Ms. Buerkle moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. 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”.”
6:29:23 P.M.	H.R. 1369	Considered under suspension of the rules.
6:29:26 P.M.	H.R. 1369	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1369.
6:33:08 P.M.	H.R. 1369	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
6:33:11 P.M.	H.R. 1369	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:33:15 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
6:33:43 P.M.	H.R. 2362	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2362 — “To facilitate economic development by Indian tribes and encourage investment by Turkish enterprises.”
6:57:45 P.M.	H.R. 2362	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 222 – 160 (Roll no. 499).
6:57:46 P.M.	H.R. 2362	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:57:48 P.M.	S. 2039	Considered as unfinished business. S. 2039 — “To allow a State or local government to construct levees on certain properties otherwise designated as open space lands.”
7:04:34 P.M.	S. 2039	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 126 – 254 (Roll no. 500).
7:04:35 P.M.	S. 2039	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:04:46 P.M.	H.R. 3477	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 3477 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 133 Hare Road in Crosby, Texas, as the Army First Sergeant David McNerney Post Office Building.”
7:11:02 P.M.	H.R. 3477	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 379 – 0 (Roll no. 501).
7:11:03 P.M.	H.R. 3477	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:12:33 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
7:21:32 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
8:20:09 P.M.		Ms. Foxx filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 738.
8:25:45 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House resumed with special order speeches.
8:57:10 P.M.		Mr. Gardner moved that the House do now adjourn.
8:57:20 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
8:57:40 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on July 24, 2012.

Black History

CONGRESS: the Republican led House – back on 7/23 – the Senate

07/20/2012 Nativegrl77

Convenes: 2:00pmET July 23, 2012
Following the prayer and pledge, the Majority Leader will be recognized.
At 5:00pm, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider Executive Calendar #663, the nomination of Michael A. Shipp, of NJ, to be United States District Judge for the District of New Jersey with 30 minutes of debate equally divided and controlled between Senators Leahy and Grassley or their designees.
As a reminder, cloture was filed on the Shipp nomination on Thursday, July 19^th. By unanimous consent, at 5:30pm on Monday, there will be a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the Shipp nomination.

—————————————————————————————-

The next meeting in the House is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on July 23, 2012.

~ politics petitions pollution and pop culture

AFL – CIO : BRING JOBs HOME

07/19/2012 Nativegrl77

SENATE TO VOTE ON THE BRING JOBS HOME ACT TOMORROW

The Senate is set to vote on the Bring Jobs Home Act on Thursday. This bill would stop the perks for corporations that outsource American jobs.Call your senators now at 888-659-9401 now and tell them to support the Bring Jobs Home Act.

We’ve got some important news about getting our elected leaders to take the necessary steps to stop the policies of outsourcing.

The Senate will take up the Bring Jobs Home Act tomorrow. This bill—S. 2884—would stop allowing corporations to deduct their moving expenses when they offshore good American jobs to other countries.

Call your senators now at 888-659-9401 and tell them to vote YES on the Bring Jobs Home Act tomorrow. Even if you already have called, your senators need to hear from you again.

The vote on this measure comes as news continues to trickle out about Mitt Romney’s tenure at Bain Capital, when companies it managed outsourced good jobs abroad.^[1]

And this week, a new report showed Romney’s tax plan would create even more incentives for corporations to ship jobs overseas.^[2]

Romney is not the only politician, though, who has been on the wrong side of job creation for working families. Politicians continue to support measures that reward corporate CEOs and leave the rest of us to take the hit.

Now they have a chance to move toward a comprehensive plan to stop outsourcing and create family-sustaining jobs in the United States. This not only must include passing the Bring Jobs Home Act but should also:

Tax U.S. corporations’ overseas income the same way domestic income is taxed, so they do not shift income and jobs overseas just to lower their tax bill;
Make sure trade agreements like the Trans-Pacific Partnership are fair and benefit working families—not just multinational corporations;
Stop currency manipulation by our trading partners; and
Bar companies that send call center jobs overseas from receiving federal grants and tax breaks.

Please call your senators today at 888-659-9401 and ask for their support for the Bring Jobs Home Act.

Thank you for your continued support to stop the policies of outsourcing.

In Solidarity,

Nicole Aro
Digital Strategies, AFL-CIO

P.S. After you have made your call, go here to check out the new “Meet Mitt Romney Mr. 1%” website. The website includes shareable infographics, video and ways you can get involved and vote your values.

^[1] www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2012/07/
14/evidence_mounts_of_mitt_romneys_continuing_ties_to_bain_after_1999
^[2] www.americanprogressaction.org/issues/2012/07/hanlon_outsourcing.html

~ politics petitions pollution and pop culture

Washington State : Maria Cantwell is fighting for you … Rose Kapolczynski, Friends of Maria

07/17/2012 Nativegrl77

You know that Maria Cantwell is fighting for you.

Today we’re sharing her record with every voter in Washington state, on the airwaves and online, as we launch our first campaign ad.

Maria wanted you to be among the first to see our ad, which focuses on Washington’s aerospace industry and Maria’s fight to keep our economy growing. Click here to watch it right now:

And after you’ve watched the video, please forward this email to five friends so that they can watch it, too!

Washington state is the hub of America‘s aerospace industry. More than 84,000 Washingtonians work in aerospace, and hundreds of thousands of jobs across the state depend on aerospace as well.

That’s why Maria has made it a top priority to see that aerospace isn’t just a tradition in Washington, but a vibrant part of our state’s future, too.

Maria has worked with community colleges to develop job retraining programs and helped Boeing win an Air Force contract that could mean up to 11,000 Washington jobs. And that’s why, from the start, she has made sure the deck isn’t stacked against Washington.

She’s worked with aviation leaders — from Everett to Yakima, from Spokane to Vancouver — to help Washington’s aerospace economy stay competitive and support jobs in communities across our state.

Watch Maria’s new ad, and see what she’s doing to keep Washington jobs in Washington!

While so much time in the “other” Washington is consumed with partisan bickering, Maria is focused on the work at hand: revitalizing our economy and making life better for families in Washington state.

As one of our strongest supporters, you already know Maria’s record of fighting for Washington state. With your help, we’ll be able to tell her positive story of accomplishment all over the state. We couldn’t do it without you.

Thank you,

Rose Kapolczynski Senior Adviser Friends of Maria

P.S. After voters watch our new ad, they’ll know why it’s so important to re-elect Maria to the Senate this November. Please help us spread this message throughout Washington by contributing now!

~ Recent Post

Congress: the Republican led House – the Senate considers S.3369,Disclose Act

07/17/2012 Nativegrl77

the Senate Convenes: 10:00amET July 17, 2012

Following the prayer and pledge, the Majority Leader will be recognized.
The time until 12:30pm will be equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees with the Republicans controlling the first 30 minutes and the Majority controlling the second 30 minutes.
The Senate will recess from 12:30pm until 2:15pm to allow for the weekly caucus meetings.
Additionally, the time from 2:15pm until 3:00pm will be equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or the designees.
At 3:00pm, there will be a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.3369, the DISCLOSE Act, upon reconsideration.

did you know that our members of Congress will take a … State Work Period August 6 -September 7, 2012

By unanimous consent, the Senate passed H.R.205, HEARTH Act of 2012, Helping Expedite and Advance Responsible Tribal Home ownership Act of 2011.

3:04pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.3369, DISCLOSE Act, upon reconsideration; Not Invoked: 53-45

Senator Reid moved to proceed to Calendar #442, S.3364, the Bring Jobs Home Act, and filed cloture on the motion to proceed. Unless an agreement can be reached, the cloture vote will occur at a time to be determined on Thursday

WRAP UP

ROLL CALL VOTES

1) Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.3369, the DISCLOSE Act, upon reconsideration; Not Invoked: 53-45

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Discharged the Indian Affairs Committee and passed H.R.205, the Helping Expedite and Advance Tribal Home ownership (HEARTH) Act of 2011.

Discharged the Judiciary Committee and adopted S.Res.483, commending efforts to promote and enhance public safety on the need for yellow corrugated stainless steel tubing bonding.

Began the Rule 14 process of S.3393, the Middle Class Tax Cut Act. (Reid)

No EXECUTIVE ITEMS

————————————————————————————————————————————-

The next meeting in the House is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on July 17, 2012.

www.Houselive.gov
2:12:23 P.M. – The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.

12:00:00 P.M.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

12:00:22 P.M.

The Speaker designated the Honorable John Abney Culberson to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

12:00:51 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.

12:01:05 P.M.

The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on July 16, 2012 at 2:12 p.m.: That the Senate passed H.R. 2527, with an amendment.

12:01:58 P.M.

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

2:00:04 P.M.

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 17.

2:00:25 P.M.

Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.

2:01:40 P.M.

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

2:01:43 P.M.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Burgess to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

2:02:13 P.M.

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.

2:10:48 P.M.

The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notice stating that the national emergency and related measures dealing with the former Liberian regime of Charles Taylor are to continue in effect beyond July 22, 2012. – referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 112-124).

2:12:23 P.M.

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.

5:00:06 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 17.
5:01:31 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until 6:30 p.m. today.
5:01:50 P.M.	S. 1959	<action_description>Mr. Griffin (AR) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. S. 1959 — “To require a report on the designation of the Haqqani Network as a foreign terrorist organization and for other purposes.”
5:02:10 P.M.	S. 1959	<action_description>Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:02:12 P.M.	S. 1959	<action_description>DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1959.
5:09:53 P.M.	S. 1959	<action_description>On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
5:09:57 P.M.	S. 1959	<action_description>Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:10:57 P.M.	H.R. 6018	Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 6018 — “To authorize appropriations for the Department of State for fiscal year 2013, and for other purposes.”
5:11:16 P.M.	H.R. 6018	<action_description>Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:11:18 P.M.	H.R. 6018	<action_description>DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6018.
5:18:36 P.M.	H.R. 6018	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.
5:19:45 P.M.	S. 2165	Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 2165 — “To enhance strategic cooperation between the United States and Israel, and for other purposes.”
5:20:12 P.M.	S. 2165	<action_description>Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:20:15 P.M.	S. 2165	<action_description>DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2165.
5:52:22 P.M.	S. 2165	<action_description>On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
5:52:29 P.M.	S. 2165	<action_description>Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:52:38 P.M.	S. 2009	Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 2009 — “To improve the administration of programs in the insular areas, and for other purposes.”
5:52:56 P.M.	S. 2009	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:52:59 P.M.	S. 2009	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2009.
6:02:33 P.M.	S. 2009	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.
6:02:46 P.M.		The House received a communication from Gary L. Ackerman, Member of Congress. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Mr. Ackerman notified the House that he had been served with a subpoena for documents issued by the Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of Queens and that after consultation with the Office of General Counsel, he had determined that compliance with the subpoena was not consistent with the privileges and rights of the House.
6:03:28 P.M.		The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on July 17, 2012 at 12:53 p.m.: That the Senate passed H.R. 205.
6:04:04 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 P.M. today.
6:30:15 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 17.
6:30:38 P.M.	H.R. 6018	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 6018 — “To authorize appropriations for the Department of State for fiscal year 2013, and for other purposes.”
6:55:22 P.M.	H.R. 6018	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 333 – 61 (Roll no. 469).
6:55:22 P.M.	H.R. 6018	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:58:12 P.M.	S. 2009	Considered as unfinished business. S. 2009 — “To improve the administration of programs in the insular areas, and for other purposes.”
7:05:28 P.M.	S. 2009	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 378 – 11 (Roll no. 470).
7:05:29 P.M.	S. 2009	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:07:25 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
7:09:04 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
8:39:27 P.M.		Mr. Tonko moved that the House do now adjourn.
8:39:31 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
8:39:42 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on July 18, 2012.