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CONGRESS: the Republican led House – the Senate – S.3220,Paycheck ACT …check out Wrap Up for more info


the Senate Convenes: 10:00amET June 5, 2012

  • Following the prayer and pledge, the Majority Leader will be recognized. It is his intention to resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S.3220, the Paycheck Fairness Act.
  • Following the remarks of the Majority Leader and the Republican Leader, the time until 12:30pm will be equally divided between the two sides with the Majority controlling the first 30 minutes and the Republicans controlling the second 30 minutes.
  • The Senate will recess from 12:30pm until 2:15pm to allow for the weekly caucus meetings.
  • At 2:15pm, there will be a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.3220, the Paycheck Fairness Act.

At 2:30pm the Senate will proceed to a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the proceed to S.3220, Paycheck Fairness Act.

2:28pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.3220, the Paycheck Fairness Act; Not Invoked: 52-47

The cloture vote on the motion to proceed to the Paycheck Fairness bill, S.3220, failed 52-47. Senator Reid then made a motion to reconsider the failed cloture vote at a later time.

Senator Reid also moved to proceed to S.3240, a bill to reauthorize agricultural programs through 2017 (the Farm bill), and filed cloture on the motion to proceed. Unless an agreement can be reached, the cloture vote would occur on Thursday.

WRAP UP

ROLL CALL VOTE

1) Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.3220, the Paycheck Fairness Act; Not Invoked: 52-47

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Passed S.2061, to provide for an exchange of land between the Department of Homeland Security and the South Carolina State Ports Authority with committee-reported amendments.

Adopted S.Res.477, a resolution calling for the safe and immediate return of Noor and Ramsey Bower to the United States.

Adopted S.Res.478, a resolution commemorating the 200th anniversary of the chartering of Hamilton College in Clinton, New York.

Adopted S.Res.479, commemorating the dedication of the Strategic Air Command Memorial during the 20th anniversary of its stand down.

Adopted S.Res.480, commemorating the 20th Anniversary of United States Strategic Command.

Adopted S.Res.481, celebrating the 60th Anniversary of the United States- Philippines Mutual Defense Treaty and the vitality of the overall bilateral relationship by voice vote.

Adopted S.Con.Res.45, authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event to award the Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to the Montford Point Marines.

No EXECUTIVE ITEMS

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2:30 pm Hearing: **POSTPONED Until Further Notice** Where Are the Lessons Learned In Procuring VA’s Fee Basis Care? Committee on Veterans’ Affairs: Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations

CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS

LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JUNE 5, 2012

 112TH CONGRESS – SECOND SESSION

-The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on June 6, 2012.11:04:02 P.M. -On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.11:03:48 P.M. -Mr. Frelinghuysen moved that the House do now adjourn.11:02:52 P.M. -H.R. 5325Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 5325 as unfinished business.11:02:26 P.M. -H.R. 5325On motion to rise Agreed to by voice vote.11:02:15 P.M. -H.R. 5325Mr. Frelinghuysen moved to rise.11:02:01 P.M. -H.R. 5325On agreeing to the Flores amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.10:50:40 P.M. -H.R. 5325DEBATE – Pursuant to a previous special order, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Flores amendment.10:50:38 P.M. -H.R. 5325An amendment, offered by Mr. Flores, to prohibit the use of funds to be used to enforce section 526 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007.10:50:25 P.M. -H.R. 5325On agreeing to the Fortenberry amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.10:45:46 P.M. -H.R. 5325DEBATE – Pursuant to a previous special order, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Fortenberry amendment.10:45:41 P.M. -H.R. 5325An amendment, offered by Mr. Fortenberry, to prohibit the use of funds to be used to finalize, implement, or enforce the proposed rule entitled “Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Battery Chargers and External Power Supplies”.10:44:25 P.M. -H.R. 5325POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Lummis amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Lummis demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.10:35:40 P.M. -H.R. 5325DEBATE – Pursuant to a previous special order, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Lummis amendment.10:35:38 P.M. -H.R. 5325An amendment, offered by Mrs. Lummis, to prohibit the use of funds to be used to plan or undertake sales or any other transfers of natural or low enriched uranium from the Department of Energy that combined exceed 1,917 metric tons of uranium as uranium hexafluoride equivalent in fiscal year 2013.10:35:05 P.M. -H.R. 5325On agreeing to the Schweikert amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.10:26:12 P.M. -H.R. 5325DEBATE – Pursuant to a previous special order, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Schweikert amendment.10:26:09 P.M. -H.R. 5325An amendment, offered by Mr. Schweikert, to prohibit the use of funds to be used to enforce part 429 or 430 of title 10, Code of Federal Regulations, with respect to showerheads.10:25:58 P.M. -H.R. 5325On agreeing to the Brooks amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.10:20:15 P.M. -H.R. 5325DEBATE – Pursuant to a previous special order, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Brooks amendment.10:20:12 P.M. -H.R. 5325An amendment, offered by Mr. Brooks, to prohibit the use of funds in the Advanced Research Projeacts Agency-Energy Account to be used for unallowable costs related to advertising or promoting the sale of products or services in contravention of the requirements of section 31.205-1, or for unallowable expenditures related to raising capital in contravention of the requirements of 31.205-27, of title 48 of the Code of Federal Regulations.10:18:01 P.M. -H.R. 5325On agreeing to the Landry amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.10:16:56 P.M. -H.R. 5325DEBATE – Pursuant to a previous special order, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Second Landry amendment.10:16:52 P.M. -H.R. 5325An amendment, offered by Mr. Landry, to prohibit the use of funds to be used to carry out section 801 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007.10:15:42 P.M. -H.R. 5325On agreeing to the Landry amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.10:10:09 P.M. -H.R. 5325DEBATE – Pursuant to a previous special order, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the First Landry amendment.10:10:07 P.M. -H.R. 5325An amendment, offered by Mr. Landry, to prohibit the use of funds to be used within the borders of the State of Louisiana by the Mississippi Valley Division or the Southwestern Division of the Army Corps of Engineers or any district of the Corps within such divisions to implement or enforce the mitigation methodology, referred to as the “Modified Charleston Method”.10:09:40 P.M. -H.R. 5325On agreeing to the Graves (MO) amendment Agreed to by voice vote.10:03:31 P.M. -H.R. 5325DEBATE – Pursuant to a previous special order, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Graves (MO) amendment No. 1.10:03:29 P.M. -H.R. 5325An amendment, offered by Mr. Graves (MO), numbered 1 printed in the Congressional Record to limit the use of funds in Title I for the Missouri River Recovery Program to $50 million.10:02:15 P.M. -H.R. 5325On agreeing to the Jordan amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.9:57:37 P.M. -H.R. 5325DEBATE – Pursuant to a previous special order, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jordan amendment.9:57:34 P.M. -H.R. 5325An amendment, offered by Mr. Jordan, to prohibit the funds for the Title 17 Innovative Technology Loan Guarantee Program to be used by the Department of Energy to issue or administer new loan guarantees for renewable energy systems, electric power transmission systems or leading edge biofuel projects as defined by section 1705 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005.9:56:21 P.M. -H.R. 5325POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the King (IA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. King (IA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.9:37:46 P.M. -H.R. 5325DEBATE – Pursuant to a previous special order, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the King (IA) amendment.9:37:43 P.M. -H.R. 5325An amendment, offered by Mr. King (IA), to prohibit the use of funds to be used to implement, administer, or enforce the requirements in the Davis-Bacon Act.9:37:16 P.M. -H.R. 5325POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Mulvaney amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Mulvaney demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.9:30:32 P.M. -H.R. 5325DEBATE – Pursuant to a previous special order, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Mulvaney amendment.9:30:30 P.M. -H.R. 5325An amendment, offered by Mr. Mulvaney, to reduce each amount in this Act by 24 percent. The reduction shall not apply to the 1) Corps of Engineers Account, 2) Nuclear Energy Account, 3) Non-Defense Environmental Cleanup Account, 4) Nuclear Waste Disposal Account, and 5) National Nuclear Security Administration-Weapons Activities Account.9:28:36 P.M. -H.R. 5325POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Fourth Jackson Lee (TX) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Jackson Lee (TX) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.9:27:34 P.M. -H.R. 5325DEBATE – Pursuant to a previous special order, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Fourth Jackson Lee (TX) amendment.9:22:17 P.M. -H.R. 5325An amendment, offered by Ms. Jackson Lee (TX), to reduce the funds available for the “Atomic Energy Defense Activities-National Nuclear Security Administration-Weapons Activities” Account by $10 million and increase the funds available for the “Corps of Engineers-Civil-Department of the Army-Construction” Account by the same amount.9:22:01 P.M. -H.R. 5325POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Stearns amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Stearns demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.9:15:57 P.M. -H.R. 5325DEBATE – Pursuant to a previous special order, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Stearns amendment.9:15:53 P.M. -H.R. 5325An amendment, offered by Mr. Stearns, to prohibit the use of funds to be used by the Department of Energy to subordinate any loan obligation to other financing in violation of section 1702 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 or to subordinate any Guaranteed Obligation to any loan or other debt obligations in violation of section 609.10 of title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations.9:15:38 P.M. -H.R. 5325On agreeing to the Engel amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.9:12:51 P.M. -H.R. 5325DEBATE – Pursuant to a previous special order, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Engel amendment.9:12:49 P.M. -H.R. 5325An amendment, offered by Mr. Engel, to prohibit the use of funds to be used by the Deparment of Energy or any other Federal agency to lease or purchase new light duty vehicles, for any executive fleet, or for any agency’s fleet inventory, except in accordance with Presidential Memorandum-Federal Fleet Performance, dated May 24, 2011.9:11:30 P.M. -H.R. 5325On agreeing to the Luetkemeyer amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.9:11:03 P.M. -H.R. 5325ORDER OF PROCEDURE – Mr. Frelinghuysen asked unanimous consent that the earlier request for a recorded vote on the first amendment offered by Mr. Luetkemeyer be withdrawn, to the end that the question be put de novo. Agreed to without objection.9:11:02 P.M. -H.R. 5325POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Rohrabacher amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Rohrabacher demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.9:02:32 P.M. -H.R. 5325DEBATE – Pursuant to a previous special order, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rohrabacher amendment.9:02:30 P.M. -H.R. 5325An amendment, offered by Mr. Rohrabacher, to prohibit the use of funds to be used for the U.S. China Clean Energy Research Center.8:57:56 P.M. -H.R. 5325Mr. Frelinghuysen raised a point of order against the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment. Mr. Frelinghuysen stated that the amendment violates clause 2(a) of Rule XXI. The Chair sustained the point of order.8:53:15 P.M. -H.R. 5325DEBATE – Pursuant to a previous special order, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Third Jackson Lee (TX) amendment, pending reservation of a point of order.8:53:11 P.M. -H.R. 5325An amendment, offered by Ms. Jackson Lee (TX), to reduce the amount made available for the “Atomic Energy Defense Activities-National Nuclear Security Administration-Weapons Activities” Account by $52 million and increase the “Corps of Engineers-Department of the Army-Operation and Maintenance” Account by the same amount.8:52:57 P.M. -H.R. 5325POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Tipton amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Tipton demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.8:46:53 P.M. -H.R. 5325DEBATE – Pursuant to a previous special order, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Tipton amendment.8:46:51 P.M. -H.R. 5325An amendment, offered by Mr. Tipton, to prohibit the use of funds to be used to conduct a survey in which money is included or provided for the benefit of the responder.8:46:04 P.M. -H.R. 5325On agreeing to the Burgess amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.8:42:48 P.M. -H.R. 5325DEBATE – Pursuant to a previous special order, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Burgess amendment No. 10.8:42:45 P.M. -H.R. 5325An amendment, offered by Mr. Burgess, numbered 10 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds to be used to 1) implement or enforce section 430.32(x) of title 10, Code of Federal Regulations or 2) implement or enforce the standards established by the tables contained in section 325(i)(1)(B) of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act with respect to BPAR incandescent reflector lamps, BR incandescent reflector lamps, and ER incandescent reflector lamps.8:41:29 P.M. -H.R. 5325On agreeing to the Harris amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.8:36:28 P.M. -H.R. 5325DEBATE – Pursuant to a previous special order, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Harris amendment No. 18.8:36:21 P.M. -H.R. 5325An amendment, offered by Mr. Harris, numbered 18 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds to be used to fund any portion of the International program activities at the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy of the Department of Energy with the exception of the activities authorized in section 917 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007.8:36:06 P.M. -H.R. 5325On agreeing to the Cravaack amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.8:31:41 P.M. -H.R. 5325DEBATE – Pursuant to a previous special order, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Cravaack amendment.8:31:39 P.M. -H.R. 5325An amendment, offered by Mr. Cravaack, to prohibit the use of funds to be used to develop or submit a proposal to expand the authorized uses of the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund described in section 9505(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.8:31:21 P.M. -H.R. 5325On agreeing to the Cravaack amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.8:28:15 P.M. -H.R. 5325DEBATE – Pursuant to a previous special order, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Cravaack amendment No. 17.8:28:11 P.M. -H.R. 5325An amendment, offered by Mr. Cravaack, numbered 17 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds to be used by the Department of Energy to require grant recipients to replace any lighting that does not meet or exceed the energy efficiency standard set forth in section 325 of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act.8:27:03 P.M. -H.R. 5325POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Second Luetkemeyer amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Berg demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.8:22:17 P.M. -H.R. 5325DEBATE – Pursuant a previous special order, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Second Luetkemeyer amendment.8:22:14 P.M. -H.R. 5325An amendment, offered by Mr. Luetkemeyer, to prohibit the use of funds to be used for the study of the Missouri River Projects authorized in section 108 of the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2009.8:21:56 P.M. -H.R. 5325POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Second Jackson Lee (TX) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Jackson Lee (TX) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.8:15:52 P.M. -H.R. 5325DEBATE – Pursuant to a previous special order, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Second Jackson Lee (TX) amendment.8:15:51 P.M. -H.R. 5325An amendment, offered by Ms. Jackson Lee (TX), to increase the funds for the “Department of Energy-Energy Programs-Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy” Account by $10 million and reduce the “Atomic Energy Defense Activities-National Nuclear Security Administration-Weapons Activities’ Account by the same amount.8:14:30 P.M. -H.R. 5325POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the First Luetkemeyer amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Berg demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.8:08:54 P.M. -H.R. 5325DEBATE – Pursuant to a previous special order, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the First Luetkemeyer amendment.8:08:52 P.M. -H.R. 5325An amendment, offered by Mr. Luetkemeyer, to prohibit the use of funds to be used to continue the study conducted by the Army Corps of Engineers pursuant to section 5018(a)(1) of the Water Resources Development Act 2007.8:07:39 P.M. -H.R. 5325On agreeing to the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.8:04:01 P.M. -H.R. 5325DEBATE – Pursuant to a previous special order, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the First Jackson Lee (TX) amendment.8:03:53 P.M. -H.R. 5325An amendment, offered by Ms. Jackson Lee (TX), to reduce the amount made available for the “Department of Energy; Energy Programs; Science” may be used in contravention of the Department of Energy Organization Act.8:03:27 P.M. -H.R. 5325POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Second Blackburn amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mrs. Blackburn demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.7:56:47 P.M. -H.R. 5325DEBATE – Pursuant to a previous special order, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Second Blackburn amendment.7:56:45 P.M. -H.R. 5325An amendment, offered by Mrs. Blackburn, to reduce each amount made available by this Act (other than an amount required to be made available by a provision of law) by 1 percent.7:55:20 P.M. -H.R. 5325On agreeing to the Blackburn amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.7:52:50 P.M. -H.R. 5325DEBATE – Pursuant to a previous special order, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the First Blackburn amendment.7:52:48 P.M. -H.R. 5325An amendment, offered by Mrs. Blackburn, to prohibit the use of funds to be used to provide new loan guarantees commitments under section 1705 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005.7:51:32 P.M. -H.R. 5325POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Kucinich amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Kucinich demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.7:43:25 P.M. -H.R. 5325DEBATE – Pursuant to a previous special order, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Kucinich amendment.7:43:22 P.M. -H.R. 5325An amendment, offered by Mr. Kucinich, to prohibit the use of funds to be used to provide new loan guarantees under section 1703 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005.7:42:11 P.M. -H.R. 5325On agreeing to the Young (AK) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.7:39:31 P.M. -H.R. 5325DEBATE – Pursuant to a previous special order, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Young (AK) amendment.7:39:08 P.M. -H.R. 5325An amendment, offered by Mr. Young (AK), to prohibit the use of funds to be used to implement section 10011(b) of Public Law 111-11.7:38:04 P.M. -H.R. 5325On agreeing to the Kaptur amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.7:36:34 P.M. -H.R. 5325DEBATE – Pursuant to a previous special order, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Kaptur amendment.7:36:31 P.M. -H.R. 5325An amendment, offered by Ms. Kaptur, to limit funds to plan for termination of periodic nourishment for water resource development projects.7:35:20 P.M. -H.R. 5325The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.7:35:06 P.M. -H.R. 5325Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5325 — “Making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013, and for other purposes.”7:34:29 P.M. -H.R. 4282Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.7:34:26 P.M. -H.R. 4282On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.7:22:20 P.M. -H.R. 4282DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4282.7:22:18 P.M. -H.R. 4282Considered under suspension of the rules.7:22:02 P.M. -H.R. 4282Mr. Berg moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 4282 — “To amend part D of title IV of the Social Security Act to ensure that the United States can comply fully with the obligations of the Hague Convention of 23 November 2007 on the International Recovery of Child Support and Other Forms of Family Maintenance, and for other purposes.”7:21:50 P.M. -The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.7:20:43 P.M. -NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO OFFER MOTION TO INSTRUCT – Mr. Doggett notified the House of his intent to offer a motion to instruct conferees on the bill H.R. 4348. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the managers on the part of the House at the conference on the disagreeing votes of the two Houses on the Senate amendment to the bill H.R. 4348 to be instructed to recede from disagreement with the provisions contained in section 100201 of the Senate amendment (relating to stop tax haven abuse – authorizing special measures against foreign jurisdictions, financial institutions, and others that significantly impede United States tax enforcement).7:19:32 P.M. -H.R. 5325Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 5325 as unfinished business.7:19:19 P.M. -H.R. 5325On motion to rise Agreed to by voice vote.7:19:03 P.M. -H.R. 5325Mr. Frelinghuysen moved to rise.7:18:51 P.M. -H.R. 5325On agreeing to the Matheson amendment Failed by recorded vote: 152 – 235 (Roll no. 318).7:13:17 P.M. -H.R. 5325On agreeing to the McClintock amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 138 – 249 (Roll no. 317).7:07:41 P.M. -H.R. 5325On agreeing to the Hirono amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 131 – 257 (Roll no. 316).7:01:52 P.M. -H.R. 5325On agreeing to the McClintock amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 106 – 281 (Roll no. 315).6:34:29 P.M. -H.R. 5325The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.6:34:13 P.M. -H.R. 5325Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5325 — “Making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013, and for other purposes.”6:33:57 P.M. -NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO OFFER MOTION TO INSTRUCT – Mr. Flake notified the House of his intent to offer a motion to instruct conferees on the bill H.R. 4348. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the managers on the part of the House at the conference on the disagreeing votes of the two Houses on the Senate amendment to the bill H.R. 4348 to be instructed to recede from disagreement with the provision contained in the matter proposed to be inserted as section 104(c)(1)(B) of title 23, United States Code, by section 1105 of the Senate amendment that reads as follows: “for each State, the amount of combined apportionments for the programs shall not be less than 95 percent of the estimated tax payments attributable to highway users in the State paid into the Highway Trust Fund (other than the Mass Transit Account) in the most recent fiscal year for which data are available”.6:32:04 P.M. -H. Con. Res. 128Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.6:32:03 P.M. -H. Con. Res. 128On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.6:31:51 P.M. -H. Con. Res. 128Considered by unanimous consent. H. Con. Res. 128 — “Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event to award the Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to the Montford Point Marines.”6:31:31 P.M. -H. Con. Res. 128Mr. Lungren, Daniel E. asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.6:31:29 P.M. -H.R. 5883Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.6:31:27 P.M. -H.R. 5883On passage Passed without objection.6:30:59 P.M. -H.R. 5883Considered by unanimous consent. H.R. 5883 — “To make a technical correction in Public Law 112-108.”6:30:56 P.M. -H.R. 5883Mr. Cole asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.6:30:55 P.M. -H.R. 5890Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.6:30:52 P.M. -H.R. 5890On passage Passed without objection.6:30:42 P.M. -H.R. 5890Considered by unanimous consent. H.R. 5890 — “To correct a technical error in Public Law 112-122.”6:30:22 P.M. -H.R. 5890Mr. Dold asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.6:30:21 P.M. -The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of June 5.6:08:15 P.M. -The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.6:08:00 P.M. -H.R. 4222Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.6:07:58 P.M. -H.R. 4222On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.6:04:13 P.M. -H.R. 4222DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4222.6:04:12 P.M. -H.R. 4222Considered under suspension of the rules.6:03:34 P.M. -H.R. 4222Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 4222 — “To provide for the conveyance of certain land inholdings owned by the United States to the Tucson Unified School District and to the Pascua Yaqui Tribe of Arizona, and for other purposes.”6:03:33 P.M. -H.R. 2336Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.6:03:31 P.M. -H.R. 2336On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.5:57:49 P.M. -H.R. 2336DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2336.5:57:48 P.M. -H.R. 2336Considered under suspension of the rules.5:57:27 P.M. -H.R. 2336Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2336 — “To amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate segments of the York River and associated tributaries for study for potential inclusion in the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System.”5:57:26 P.M. -H.R. 1740Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.5:57:23 P.M. -H.R. 1740On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.5:53:14 P.M. -H.R. 1740DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1740.5:53:10 P.M. -H.R. 1740Considered under suspension of the rules.5:52:34 P.M. -H.R. 1740Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1740 — “To amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate a segment of Illabot Creek in Skagit County, Washington, as a component of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System.”5:52:27 P.M. -S. 363At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Hastings (WA) 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.5:49:20 P.M. -S. 363DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 363.5:49:19 P.M. -S. 363Considered under suspension of the rules.5:48:50 P.M. -S. 363Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 363 — “To authorize the Secretary of Commerce to convey property of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to the City of Pascagoula, Mississippi, and for other purposes.”5:48:43 P.M. -S. 292At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Hastings (WA) 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.5:39:43 P.M. -S. 292DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 292.5:39:39 P.M. -S. 292Considered under suspension of the rules.5:39:13 P.M. -S. 292Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 292 — “To resolve the claims of the Bering Straits Native Corporation and the State of Alaska to land adjacent to Salmon Lake in the State of Alaska and to provide for the conveyance to the Bering Straits Native Corporation of certain other public land in partial satisfaction of the land entitlement of the Corporation under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act.”5:38:52 P.M. -H.R. 241Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.5:38:50 P.M. -H.R. 241On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.5:33:45 P.M. -H.R. 241DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 241.5:33:42 P.M. -H.R. 241Considered under suspension of the rules.5:33:31 P.M. -H.R. 241Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 241 — “To authorize the conveyance of certain National Forest System lands in the Los Padres National Forest in California.”5:33:15 P.M. -H.R. 3263Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.5:33:10 P.M. -H.R. 3263On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.5:26:18 P.M. -H.R. 3263DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3263.5:26:16 P.M. -H.R. 3263Considered under suspension of the rules.5:25:49 P.M. -H.R. 3263Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 3263 — “To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to allow the storage and conveyance of nonproject water at the Norman project in Oklahoma, and for other purposes.”5:25:48 P.M. -H.R. 2512Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.5:25:46 P.M. -H.R. 2512On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.5:14:23 P.M. -H.R. 2512DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2512.5:14:21 P.M. -H.R. 2512Considered under suspension of the rules.5:14:10 P.M. -H.R. 2512Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2512 — “To provide for the conveyance of certain Federal land in Clark County, Nevada, for the environmental remediation and reclamation of the Three Kids Mine Project Site, and for other purposes.”5:14:09 P.M. -H.R. 2060Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.5:14:06 P.M. -H.R. 2060On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.5:04:24 P.M. -H.R. 2060DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2060.5:04:22 P.M. -H.R. 2060Considered under suspension of the rules.5:04:10 P.M. -H.R. 2060Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2060 — “To amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to adjust the Crooked River boundary, to provide water certainty for the City of Prineville, Oregon, and for other purposes.”5:01:35 P.M. -The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.5:01:02 P.M. -H.R. 5325Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 5325 as unfinished business.5:00:54 P.M. -H.R. 5325On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.5:00:44 P.M. -H.R. 5325Mr. Frelinghuysen moved that the committee rise.4:59:53 P.M. -H.R. 5325POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Reed amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Reed demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.4:52:24 P.M. -H.R. 5325DEBATE – Pursuant to a previous special order, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Reed amendment.4:52:22 P.M. -H.R. 5325An amendment, offered by Mr. Reed, to increase funding for the Non-defense Environmental Cleanup account by $36 million by decreasing funds from the Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Departmental Administration and Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation Office of the Administrator.4:51:29 P.M. -H.R. 5325POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Chabot amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Chabot demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.4:41:33 P.M. -H.R. 5325DEBATE – Pursuant to a previous special order, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Chabot amendment.4:41:31 P.M. -H.R. 5325An amendment, offered by Mr. Chabot, to reduce funds from various accounts and applying the savings to the spending reduction accounts.4:34:33 P.M. -H.R. 5325POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Lujan amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Lujan demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.4:30:01 P.M. -H.R. 5325DEBATE – Pursuant a previous special order, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Lujan amendment.4:29:59 P.M. -H.R. 5325An amendment, offered by Mr. Lujan, to reduce funds for Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation Office of the Administrator by $21,899,000 and increase funds for Environmental and Other Defense Activities Defense Environmental Cleanup by $21,899,000.4:29:37 P.M. -H.R. 5325On agreeing to the Pearce amendment; Failed by voice vote.4:22:20 P.M. -H.R. 5325DEBATE – Pursuant a previous special order, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Pearce amendment.4:22:18 P.M. -H.R. 5325An amendment, offered by Mr. Pearce, to reduce funds for Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation Office of the Administrator by $40 million and increse funds for Environmental and Other Defense Activities Defense Environmental Cleanup by $40 million.4:21:19 P.M. -H.R. 5325POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Fortenberry amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Fortenberry demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.4:14:32 P.M. -H.R. 5325DEBATE – Pursuant a previous special order, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Fortenberry amendment.4:14:26 P.M. -H.R. 5325An amendment, offered by Mr. Fortenberry, to redirect funds within the Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation account.4:13:05 P.M. -H.R. 5325The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.4:12:51 P.M. -H.R. 5325Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5325 — “Making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013, and for other purposes.”4:05:15 P.M. -Mr. Frelinghuysen asked unanimous consent that, during further consideration of H.R. 5325 in the Committee of the Whole pursuant to House Resolution 667, no further amendment to the bill may be offered except those on a list submitted to the desk. Agreed to without objection.4:04:46 P.M. -H.R. 5325Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 5325 as unfinished business.4:04:35 P.M. -H.R. 5325On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.4:04:25 P.M. -H.R. 5325Mr. Frelinghuysen moved that the committee rise.4:02:59 P.M. -H.R. 5325POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Burgess amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Frelinghuysen demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.3:42:30 P.M. -H.R. 5325DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 667, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Burgess amendment No. 9 under the five-minute rule.3:42:27 P.M. -H.R. 5325An amendment, offered by Mr. Burgess, numbered 9 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce the Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation construction and expansion account by $100,000,000, and to apply the savings to the spending reduction account.3:41:02 P.M. -H.R. 5325POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Polis (CO) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Polis (CO) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.3:29:58 P.M. -H.R. 5325DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 667, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Polis (CO) amendment under the five-minute rule.3:29:55 P.M. -H.R. 5325An amendment, offered by Mr. Polis, to reduce the nuclear weapons technology account by $298,000,000, and to apply the savings to the spending reduction account.3:28:47 P.M. -H.R. 5325On agreeing to the Welch amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.3:26:39 P.M. -H.R. 5325DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 667, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Welch (VT) amendment No. 7 under the five-minute rule.3:26:36 P.M. -H.R. 5325An amendment, offered by Mr. Welch, which states that such funds under the provisions of this amendment be made available for the Secretary of Energy to comply with the Department’s energy management requirements of the National Energy Conservaion Policy Act.3:25:00 P.M. -H.R. 5325POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Sanchez, Loretta (CA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Sanchez demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.3:18:31 P.M. -H.R. 5325DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 667, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Sanchez, Loretta (CA) amendment under the five-minute rule.3:18:11 P.M. -H.R. 5325An amendment, offered by Ms. Sanchez, Loretta, to reduce the Department of Energy’s departmental administration account by $16,000,000, and increase the Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation account by $16,000,000.3:17:17 P.M. -H.R. 5325POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Shimkus amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Shimkus demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.3:04:53 P.M. -H.R. 5325DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 667, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Shimkus amendment under the five-minute rule.3:04:48 P.M. -H.R. 5325An amendment, offered by Mr. Shimkus, to reduce the Department of Energy salary and expenses account by $10,000,000, and increase the Nuclear Regulatory Commission salaries and expenses account by $10,000,000.3:03:52 P.M. -H.R. 5325POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Matheson amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Matheson demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.2:56:34 P.M. -H.R. 5325DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 667, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Matheson amendment under the five-minute rule.2:56:30 P.M. -H.R. 5325An amendment, offered by Mr. Matheson, to increase the construction and expansion account of Non-Defense environmental cleanup by $9,600,000, and reduce the National Nuclear Security construction and expansion account by $9,600,000.2:54:23 P.M. -H.R. 5325POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Connolly (VA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Frelinghuysen demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.2:42:39 P.M. -H.R. 5325DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 667, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Connolly (VA) amendment under the five-minute rule.2:42:35 P.M. -H.R. 5325An amendment, offered by Mr. Connolly (VA), to reduce oil shale development by $25,000,000, and to apply the savings to the spending reduction account.2:42:12 P.M. -H.R. 5325POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the McClintock amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. McClintock demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.2:32:59 P.M. -H.R. 5325DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 667, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the McClintock amendment No. 5 under the five-minute rule.2:32:20 P.M. -H.R. 5325An amendment, offered by Mr. McClintock, numbered 5 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce the fossil energy research and development account by $554,000,000, and to apply the savings to the spending reduction account.2:31:57 P.M. -H.R. 5325POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Hirono amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Hirono demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.2:20:25 P.M. -H.R. 5325DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 667, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Hirono amendment under the five-minute rule.2:20:11 P.M. -H.R. 5325An amendment, offered by Ms. Hirono, to reduce the fossil energy research and development account by $133,400,000, and increase funds for the advanced research project agency account by $133,400,000.2:19:28 P.M. -H.R. 5325POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the McClintock amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. McClintock demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.2:14:22 P.M. -H.R. 5325DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 667, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the McClintock amendment No. 3 under the five-minute rule.2:14:01 P.M. -H.R. 5325An amendment, offered by Mr. McClintock, numbered 3 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce the construction and expansion account of nuclear energy by $514,391,000, and to apply the savings to the spending reduction account.2:13:18 P.M. -H.R. 5325The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.2:13:06 P.M. -H.R. 5325Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5325 — “Making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013, and for other purposes.”2:12:00 P.M. -The House received a communication from Karrie Pardieck, Constituent Services Director, Congressman Mike Pence. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Ms. Pardieck notified the House that she had been served with a trial subpoena ad testificandum issued by the State of Indiana’s Delaware County Circuit Court No. 4 and that after consultation with the Office of General Counsel, she will determine whether compliance with the subpoena is consistent with the privileges and rights of the House.2:02:19 P.M. -ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.2:01:54 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.2:01:49 P.M. -The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.2:00:17 P.M. -Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.2:00:14 P.M. -The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of June 5.12:07:25 P.M. -The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.12:01:04 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.12:00:27 P.M. -The Speaker designated the Honorable Adrian Smith to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.12:00:16 P.M. -The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

Congress: the Republican led House back 6/5 – the Senate will consider this week:Judicial nominees & S.3220,Paycheck Fairness ACT -Tell Republicans to Prove they have No WAR On Women


the Senate Convenes: 2:00pmET June 4, 2012

  • Following the prayer and pledge, the Majority Leader will be recognized.  It is the Majority Leader’s intention to resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S.3220, the Paycheck Fairness Act.
  • At 5:00pm, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider Executive Calendar #613, the nomination of Timothy S. Hillman, of MA, to be United States District Judge for the District of Massachusetts.  There will be up to 30 minutes of debate equally divided and controlled between Senators Leahy and Grassley or their designees.  Upon the use or yielding back of time (at approximately 5:30pm), there will be a roll call vote on confirmation of the Hillman nomination.
  • As a reminder to all Senators, cloture was filed on the motion to proceed to S.3220, the Paycheck Fairness Act on Thursday, May 24th.
  • That cloture vote will occur at 2:15pm on Tuesday, June 5th.

5:32pm The Senate began a roll call vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #613, the nomination of Timothy S. Hillman, of MA, to be United States District Judge for the District of Massachusetts; Confirmed: 88-1

WRAP UP

ROLL CALL VOTE

1) Confirmation of Executive Calendar #613, the nomination of Timothy S. Hillman, of MA, to be United States District Judge for the District of Massachusetts; Confirmed: 88-1

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Discharged the HELP committee and adopted S.Res.462, recognizing National Foster Care Month as an opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges faced by children in the foster care system, acknowledging the dedication of foster care parents, advocates, and workers, and encouraging Congress to implement policy to improve the lives of children in the foster care system.

Completed the Rule 14 process of S.J.Res.41, expressing the sense of Congress regarding the nuclear programs of Iran (Graham and others).

No EXECUTIVE ITEMS

 

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The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on June 5, 2012.

House Hearings  for today

9:00 am Field Hearing: EPA Overreach and the Impact on New Hampshire Communities Committee on Oversight and Government Reform: Subcommittee on Regulatory Affairs, Stimulus Oversight and Government Spending 10:00 am Hearing: Oversight Field Hearing on “Evaporating Prosperity: How Federal Actions Are Driving Up Water and Power Costs, Threatening Jobs and Leaving Arizonans High and Dry” Committee on Natural Resources: Subcommittee on Water and Power

CONGRESS: the Republican led House – the Senate back on 6/4


 the Senate Convenes: 2:00pm

  • Following the prayer and pledge, the Majority Leader will be recognized.  It is the Majority Leader’s intention to resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S.3220, the Paycheck Fairness Act.
  • At 5:00pm, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider Executive Calendar #613, the nomination of Timothy S. Hillman, of MA, to be United States District Judge for the District of Massachusetts.  There will be up to 30 minutes of debate equally divided and controlled between Senators Leahy and Grassley or their designees.  Upon the use or yielding back of time (at approximately 5:30pm), there will be a roll call vote on confirmation of the Hillman nomination.
  • As a reminder to all Senators, cloture was filed on the motion to proceed to S.3220, the Paycheck Fairness Act on Thursday, May 24th.  That cloture vote will occur at 2:15pm on Tuesday, June 5th

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 –CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS

LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JUNE  1, 2012

 112TH CONGRESS – SECOND SESSION

. -The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on June 5, 2012.2:35:39 P.M. -On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.2:35:27 P.M. -Mr. King (IA) moved that the House do now adjourn.1:15:54 P.M. -SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.1:14:37 P.M. -ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.1:13:13 P.M. -Mr. Cantor asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Friday, June 1, 2012, it adjourn to meet at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 5, 2012 for Morning-Hour Debate. Agreed to without objection.12:43:20 P.M. -COLLOQUY ON HOUSE SCHEDULE – The Chair recognized Mr. Hoyer for the purpose of engaging in a colloquy with Mr. Cantor on the expectations regarding the legislative schedule for the House during the upcoming week.12:39:25 P.M. -H.R. 5325Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 5325 as unfinished business.12:39:10 P.M. -H.R. 5325On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.12:38:59 P.M. -H.R. 5325Mr. Frelinghuysen moved that the committee rise.12:38:51 P.M. -H.R. 5325On agreeing to the Hahn amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 139 – 245 (Roll no. 314).12:34:46 P.M. -H.R. 5325On agreeing to the Tonko amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 148 – 236 (Roll no. 313).12:31:24 P.M. -H.R. 5325On agreeing to the Kaptur amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 183 – 200 (Roll no. 312).12:28:09 P.M. -H.R. 5325On agreeing to the McClintock amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 113 – 275 (Roll no. 311).12:24:09 P.M. -H.R. 5325On agreeing to the Chaffetz amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 140 – 245 (Roll no. 310).12:20:41 P.M. -H.R. 5325On agreeing to the Hultgren amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 130 – 256 (Roll no. 309).12:17:21 P.M. -H.R. 5325On agreeing to the Moran amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 152 – 237 (Roll no. 308).12:13:37 P.M. -H.R. 5325On agreeing to the King (IA) amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 203 – 185 (Roll no. 307).12:10:04 P.M. -H.R. 5325On agreeing to the Scalise amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 216 – 177 (Roll no. 306).11:36:37 A.M. -H.R. 5325UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings were postponed.11:35:32 A.M. -H.R. 5325On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment; Failed by voice vote.11:33:12 A.M. -H.R. 5325DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 667, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Broun (GA) amendment under the five-minute rule.11:33:10 A.M. -H.R. 5325An amendment, offered by Mr. Broun (GA),  to reduce funds for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy by $335,000,000 and apply the savings to the spending reduction account.11:32:15 A.M. -H.R. 5325POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Hahn amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Hahn demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.11:25:55 A.M. -H.R. 5325DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 667, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Hahn amendment under the five-minute rule.11:25:53 A.M. -H.R. 5325An amendment, offered by Ms. Hahn,  to increase funds for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy by $50,000,000 and reduce funds for Fossil Energy Research and Development by $100,000,000.11:25:19 A.M. -H.R. 5325POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Chaffetz amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Chaffetz demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.11:19:18 A.M. -H.R. 5325DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 667, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Chaffetz amendment under the five-minute rule.11:19:16 A.M. -H.R. 5325An amendment, offered by Mr. Chaffetz,  to reduce funds for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy by $74,000,000 and apply the savings to the spending reduction account.11:18:45 A.M. -H.R. 5325POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Tonko amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Tonko demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.11:07:44 A.M. -H.R. 5325DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 667, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Tonko amendment under the five-minute rule.11:07:42 A.M. -H.R. 5325An amendment, offered by Mr. Tonko,  to increase the the Department of Energy, Energy Programs, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Account by $180,440,000 and reduce the Atomic Energy Defense Activities, National Nuclear Security Administration, Weapons Activities Account by the same amount.11:06:16 A.M. -H.R. 5325POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the McClintock amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. McClintock demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.11:00:11 A.M. -H.R. 5325DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 667, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the McClintock amendment under the five-minute rule.11:00:08 A.M. -H.R. 5325An amendment, offered by Mr. McClintock,  numbered 6 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce the Department of Energy, Energy Programs, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Account by $1,450,960,000 and apply the savings to the spending reduction account.10:59:52 A.M. -H.R. 5325POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Hultgren amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Dicks demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.10:52:25 A.M. -H.R. 5325DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 667, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Hultgren amendment under the five-minute rule.10:52:23 A.M. -H.R. 5325An amendment, offered by Mr. Hultgren,  to reduce the Department of Energy, Energy Programs, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Account by $30 million and increase the Science Administrative and Facility Account for National Laboratories by the same amount.10:51:38 A.M. -H.R. 5325POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Kaptur amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Frelinghuysen demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.10:43:22 A.M. -H.R. 5325DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 667, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Kaptur amendment under the five-minute rule.10:43:19 A.M. -H.R. 5325An amendment, offered by Ms. Kaptur,  to increase the Department of Energy, Energy Programs, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Account by $10 million and reduce the Department of Energy Administrative Account by the same amount.10:40:54 A.M. -H.R. 5325POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Moran amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Rehberg demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.9:57:14 A.M. -H.R. 5325DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 667, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Moran amendment under the five-minute rule.9:57:12 A.M. -H.R. 5325An amendment, offered by Mr. Moran,  to strike section 110, which prohibits funds to be used to enforce a rule which pertains to the definition of waters under the jurisdiction of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act.9:55:46 A.M. -H.R. 5325Mr. Frelinghuysen raised a point of order against the Broun (GA) amendment. Mr Frelinghuysen stated that the provisions of the Broun (GA) amendment propose to change the level of new budget authority in the bill by increasing the spending reduction account by more than the amount transferred out of other accounts. The Chair sustained the point of order.9:46:19 A.M. -H.R. 5325DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 667, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Broun (GA) amendment under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.9:46:17 A.M. -H.R. 5325An amendment, offered by Mr. Broun (GA),  to reduce various administrative and salary accounts by 3% and apply $27,036,730 to the spending reduction account.9:45:46 A.M. -H.R. 5325On agreeing to the Cleaver amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.9:41:43 A.M. -H.R. 5325DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 667, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Cleaver amendment under the five-minute rule.9:41:40 A.M. -H.R. 5325An amendment, offered by Mr. Cleaver,  to increase the Army Corps of Engineers, Flood Control and Coastal Emergencies Account by $3 million and reduce the Army Corps of Engineers Administrative Account for civil works programs by the same amount.9:40:04 A.M. -H.R. 5325POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the King (IA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. King (IA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.9:36:41 A.M. -H.R. 5325DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 667, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the King (IA) amendment under the five-minute rule.9:36:39 A.M. -H.R. 5325An amendment, offered by Mr. King (IA),  to reduce the Army Corps of Engineers Construction Account by $1 million and increase the Army Corps of Engineers Operation and Maintenance Account by $571,429.9:35:28 A.M. -H.R. 5325On agreeing to the Holt amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.9:29:15 A.M. -H.R. 5325DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 667, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Holt amendment under the five-minute rule.9:29:11 A.M. -H.R. 5325An amendment, offered by Mr. Holt,  to increase the Army Corps of Engineers Construction Account for Flood Protection by $2 million and reduce the Army Corps of Engineers Administration Account for civil works programs by the same amount.9:28:25 A.M. -H.R. 5325POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Scalise amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Scalise demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.9:18:45 A.M. -H.R. 5325DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 667, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Scalise amendment under the five-minute rule.9:18:42 A.M. -H.R. 5325An amendment, offered by Mr. Scalise,  to increase the Army Corps of Engineers Construction Account for Louisiana Coastal Restoration by $10 million and reduce the Department of Energy Administration Account by the same amount.9:16:58 A.M. -H.R. 5325The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.9:16:45 A.M. -H.R. 5325Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5325 — “Making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013, and for other purposes.”9:14:21 A.M. -Mr. Crenshaw filed a report from the Committee on Appropriations on H.R. 5882.9:03:04 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.9:02:51 A.M. -PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Courtney to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.9:02:42 A.M. -The Speaker announced approval of the Journal.  Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.9:01:28 A.M. -Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.9:00:16 A.M. -The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

CONGRESS: the Republican led House – the Senate back 6/14


  • Convenes: 2:00pm June 4, 2012
  • Following the prayer and pledge, the Majority Leader will be recognized.  It is the Majority Leader’s intention to resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S.3220, the Paycheck Fairness Act.
  • At 5:00pm, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider Executive Calendar #613, the nomination of Timothy S. Hillman, of MA, to be United States District Judge for the District of Massachusetts.  There will be up to 30 minutes of debate equally divided and controlled between Senators Leahy and Grassley or their designees.  Upon the use or yielding back of time (at approximately 5:30pm), there will be a roll call vote on confirmation of the Hillman nomination.
  • As a reminder to all Senators, cloture was filed on the motion to proceed to S.3220, the Paycheck Fairness Act on Thursday, May 24th.  That cloture vote will occur at 2:15pm on Tuesday, June 5th.

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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS

LEGISLATIVE DAY OF MAY 31, 2012

112TH CONGRESS – SECOND SESSION

 

-The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.10:00:44 A.M. -MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 12:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.10:00:36 A.M. -The Speaker designated the Honorable Daniel Webster to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.10:00:22 A.M. -The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

9:30 am Hearing: Rhetoric vs. Reality: Does President Obama Really Support an All-of-the-Above Energy Strategy?Committee on Oversight and Government Reform: Full Committee 10:00 am Hearing: NRC Policy and Governance OversightCommittee on Energy and Commerce: Subcommittee on Environment and the Economy 10:00 am Hearing: “Barriers to Lower Health Care Costs for Workers and Employers”Committee on Education and the Workforce: Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions 10:00 am Hearing: The Broken Budget Process: Legislative ProposalsCommittee On The Budget: Full Committee 10:00 am Markup: Markup of H.R. 1588, the “Consumer Rental Purchase Agreement Act” and H.R. 3128, a bill to amend the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act to adjust the date on which consolidated assets are determined for purposes of exempting certain instruments of smaller institutions from capital deductions.Committee on Financial Services: Full Committee 10:00 am Hearing: Assembling the Facts: Examining the Proposed National Network for Manufacturing InnovationCommittee on Science, Space, and Technology: Subcommittee on Technology and Innovation 10:00 am Hearing: A Review of FAA’s efforts to reduce costs and ensure safety and efficiency through Realignment and Facility ConsolidationCommittee on Transportation and Infrastructure: Subcommittee on Aviation 10:00 am Hearing: The FISA Amendments Act of 2008Committee on the Judiciary: Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security 10:00 am Markup: Markup of:  H.R. 436, “Protect Medical Innovation Act of 2011;” H.R. 5842, “Restoring Access to Medication Act;” H.R. 1004, “Medical FSA Improvement Act of 2011;” and H.R. 5858, “To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve health savings accounts, and for other purposes.”Committee on Ways and Means: Full Committee 10:15 am Hearing: Reviewing the Implementation of Major Provisions of the VOW to Hire Heroes Act of 2011Committee on Veterans’ Affairs: Full Committee 10:15 am Hearing: International Proposals to Regulate the InternetCommittee on Energy and Commerce: Subcommittee on Communications and Technology 11:00 am Markup: Full Committee Mark Up – FY 2013 Legislative Branch BillCommittee on Appropriations: Multiple Subcommittees 12:00 pm Hearing: The Department of Justice – Civil, Environment and Natural Resources, and Tax DivisionsCommittee on the Judiciary: Subcommittee on Courts, Commercial and Administrative Law 1:30 pm Hearing: Rhetoric vs. Reality, Part II: Assessing the Impact of New Federal Red Tape on Hydraulic Fracturing and American Energy IndependenceCommittee on Oversight and Government Reform: Full Committee 2:00 pm Hearing: TSA’s Surface Inspection Program: Strengthening Security or Squandering Scant Resources?Committee on Homeland Security: Subcommittee on Transportation Security 2:30 pm Hearing: To amend Public Law 89-732 to modify the requirement for a Cuban national to qualify for and maintain status as a permanent residentCommittee on the Judiciary: Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement

Congress: the Republican led House – the Senate is back on 6/4


the Senate Convenes: 2:00pmET June 4, 2012

  • Following the prayer and pledge, the Majority Leader will be recognized.  It is the Majority Leader’s intention to resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S.3220, the Paycheck Fairness Act.
  • At 5:00pm, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider Executive Calendar #613, the nomination of Timothy S. Hillman, of MA, to be United States District Judge for the District of Massachusetts.  There will be up to 30 minutes of debate equally divided and controlled between Senators Leahy and Grassley or their designees.  Upon the use or yielding back of time (at approximately 5:30pm), there will be a roll call vote on confirmation of the Hillman nomination.
  • As a reminder to all Senators, cloture was filed on the motion to proceed to S.3220, the Paycheck Fairness Act on Thursday, May 24th.  That cloture vote will occur at 2:15pm on Tuesday, June 5th.

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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS

LEGISLATIVE DAY OF MAY 30, 2012

 112TH CONGRESS – SECOND SESSION

  -The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on June 1, 2012.10:07:54 P.M. -On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.10:07:44 P.M. -Mr. Campbell moved that the House do now adjourn.10:06:34 P.M. -H.R. 5854Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.10:06:33 P.M. -H.R. 5854On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 407 – 12 (Roll no. 305).10:01:18 P.M. -H.R. 5854On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 188 – 230 (Roll no. 304).9:44:11 P.M. -H.R. 5854The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.9:36:04 P.M. -H.R. 5854DEBATE – The House proceeded with ten minutes of debate on the Barrow motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with amendments to reduce funding for the Departement of Defense Base Closure Account by $56,652,000 and to increase the funding for medical and prosthetic research by $28,326,000.9:35:45 P.M. -H.R. 5854Mr. Barrow moved to recommit with instructions to Appropriations.9:34:51 P.M. -H.R. 5854The House adopted the amendments en gross as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.9:34:39 P.M. -H.R. 5854The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.9:34:01 P.M. -H.R. 5854The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 5854.9:33:55 P.M. -H.R. 5854On motion to rise and report Agreed to by voice vote.9:33:46 P.M. -H.R. 5854Mr. Culberson moved for the Committee of the Whole to rise and report.9:33:39 P.M. -H.R. 5854On agreeing to the Franks (AZ) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 180 – 237 (Roll no. 303).9:27:58 P.M. -H.R. 5854On agreeing to the Grimm amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 218 – 198 (Roll no. 302).9:01:26 P.M. -H.R. 5854UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.9:01:22 P.M. -H.R. 5854The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.9:01:06 P.M. -H.R. 5854Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5854 — “Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013, and for other purposes.”8:59:50 P.M. -H.R. 5325Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 5325 as unfinished business.8:59:41 P.M. -H.R. 5325On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.8:59:25 P.M. -H.R. 5325Mr. Frelinghuysen moved that the committee rise.8:09:11 P.M. -H.R. 5325GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 5325.8:09:05 P.M. -H.R. 5325The Speaker designated the Honorable Rob Woodall to act as Chairman of the Committee.8:09:04 P.M. -H.R. 5325House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 667 and Rule XVIII.8:08:41 P.M. -H.R. 5325Resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 5743; H.R. 5854; H.R. 5855; and H.R. 5325.8:08:36 P.M. -H.R. 5325Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 667. H.R. 5325 — “Making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013, and for other purposes.”8:03:31 P.M. -The House received a communication from The Honorable Virginia Foxx. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Representative Foxx notified the House that she had been served with a subpoena for testimony issued by the Superior Court for the State of North Carolina, Surry County in connection with a criminal prosecution currently pending before that court and that after consultation with the Office of General Counsel, she had determined that because the subpoena is not “material and relevant,” compliance with the subpoena is inconsistent with the privileges and precedents of the House.8:02:36 P.M. -H.R. 5854Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 5854 as unfinished business.8:02:10 P.M. -H.R. 5854On agreeing to the Stearns amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.7:59:28 P.M. -H.R. 5854DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 667, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Stearns amendment under the five-minute rule.7:59:11 P.M. -H.R. 5854An amendment, offered by Mr. Stearns,  to prohibit the use of funds by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to pay a performance award under section 5384 of title 5, United States Code.7:58:41 P.M. -H.R. 5854POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Grimm amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Franks (AZ) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.7:50:35 P.M. -H.R. 5854DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 667, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Franks (AZ) amendment No. 8 under the five-minute rule.7:50:33 P.M. -H.R. 5854An amendment, offered by Mr. Franks (AZ),  numbered 8 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds to be used to implement, administer, or enforce the prevailing wage requirements in subchapter IV of chapter 31 of title 40, United States Code (commonly referred to as the Davis-Bacon Act).7:50:06 P.M. -H.R. 5854On agreeing to the Webster amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.7:46:13 P.M. -H.R. 5854DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 667, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Webster amendment under the five-minute rule.7:46:10 P.M. -H.R. 5854An amendment, offered by Mr. Webster,  to prohibit the use of funds for the salary or compensation of a Director of Construction and Facilities Management of the Department of Veterans Affairs who does not meet the qualifications for such position required under section 312A(b) of title 38, United States Code.7:45:41 P.M. -H.R. 5854On agreeing to the Flores amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.7:38:25 P.M. -H.R. 5854DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 667, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Flores amendment under the five-minute rule.7:38:20 P.M. -H.R. 5854An amendment, offered by Mr. Flores,  to prhoibit the use of funds to enforce section 526 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007.7:38:12 P.M. -H.R. 5854On agreeing to the Runyan amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.7:36:53 P.M. -H.R. 5854DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 667, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Runyan amendment under the five-minute rule.7:36:49 P.M. -H.R. 5854An amendment, offered by Mr. Runyan,  to prohibit the use of funds to modify, maintain, or manage a structure, building, or barracks for a person, unit, or mission of the Armed Forces or Department of Defense outside of the normal tour or duty restationing or authorized base closure and realignment process.7:36:40 P.M. -H.R. 5854On agreeing to the Poe (TX) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.7:35:10 P.M. -H.R. 5854DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 667, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the second Poe (TX) amendment under the five-minute rule.7:35:05 P.M. -H.R. 5854An amendment, offered by Mr. Poe (TX),  to prohibit the use of funds to prohibit a veterans service organization that is participating in the funeral or memorial service of a veteran from reciting any words as part of such service or memorial.7:34:29 P.M. -H.R. 5854On agreeing to the Poe (TX) amendment; as modified Agreed to by voice vote.7:33:14 P.M. -H.R. 5854Poe (TX) amendment; modified by unanimous consent.7:20:41 P.M. -H.R. 5854DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 667, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Poe (TX) amendment under the five-minute rule.7:20:37 P.M. -H.R. 5854An amendment, offered by Mr. Poe (TX),  to prohibit the use of funds to hire a director of a national cemetery who is not a veteran.7:20:27 P.M. -H.R. 5854On agreeing to the Fitzpatrick amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.7:13:50 P.M. -H.R. 5854DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 667, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Fitzpatrick amendment under the five-minute rule.7:13:41 P.M. -H.R. 5854An amendment, offered by Mr. Fitzpatrick,  to prohibit the use of funds to be used to enter into a contract using procedures that do not give to small business concerns owned and controlled by veterans of the Small Business Act.7:12:36 P.M. -H.R. 5854Mr. Culberson raised a point of order against the Speier amendment. Mr. Culberson stated that the provisions of the Speier amendment sought to change existing law. The Chair sustained the point of order.7:08:19 P.M. -H.R. 5854DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 667, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Speier amendment under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.7:08:14 P.M. -H.R. 5854An amendment, offered by Ms. Speier,  to make all filipino veterans eligible for veterans benefits.7:01:00 P.M. -H.R. 5854POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Grimm amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Culberson demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.6:03:34 P.M. -H.R. 5854DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 667, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Grimm amendment under the five-minute rule.6:03:30 P.M. -H.R. 5854An amendment, offered by Mr. Grimm,  to strike section 517 which prohibits the use of funds for construction bid solicitations that require or prohibit project labor agreements.6:02:04 P.M. -H.R. 5854On agreeing to the Schock amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.5:57:24 P.M. -H.R. 5854DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 667, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Schock amendment under the five-minute rule.5:57:16 P.M. -H.R. 5854An amendment, offered by Mr. Schock,  to decrease and then increase the Veterans Health Administration Medical Services account by $16 million.5:56:20 P.M. -H.R. 5854On agreeing to the Blumenauer amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.5:52:31 P.M. -H.R. 5854DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 667, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Blumenauer amendment under the five-minute rule.5:52:09 P.M. -H.R. 5854An amendment, offered by Mr. Blumenauer,  numbered 1 printed in the Congressional Record to decrease and then increase the Medical and Prosthetic Research Account by $35 million for PTSD.5:51:58 P.M. -H.R. 5854On agreeing to the Terry amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.5:47:39 P.M. -H.R. 5854DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 667, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Terry amendment under the five-minute rule.5:47:25 P.M. -H.R. 5854An amendment, offered by Mr. Terry,  numbered 7 printed in the Congressional Record to decrease and then increase funding for Office of the Inspector General by $1 for the purpose of reviewing the practices related to collection and content of bids for certain veterans’ hospital construction projects.5:45:23 P.M. -H.R. 5854On agreeing to the Welch amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.5:42:46 P.M. -H.R. 5854DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 667, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Welch amendment under the five-minute rule.5:42:39 P.M. -H.R. 5854An amendment, offered by Mr. Welch,  to make funds available to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to comply with the Department’s energy management requirements under section 543(f)(7) of the National Energy Conservation Policy Act.5:39:41 P.M. -H.R. 5854On agreeing to the Hayworth amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.5:37:02 P.M. -H.R. 5854DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 667, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Hayworth amendment under the five-minute rule.5:36:45 P.M. -H.R. 5854An amendment, offered by Ms. Hayworth,  to increase and then decrease funds within the Veterans Benefits Administration Compensation and Pensions account by $1 in order to allow for the provision of headstones and markers for certain members of the Armed Services.5:30:56 P.M. -H.R. 5854On agreeing to the Blumenauer amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.5:22:29 P.M. -H.R. 5854DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 667, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Blumenauer amendment under the five-minute rule.5:22:07 P.M. -H.R. 5854An amendment, offered by Mr. Blumenauer,  numbered 2 printed in the Congressional Record to redirect funding within the Military Construction, Defense Wide account in order to increase funding for study, planning, design, and architect and engineer services by $10 million.4:32:22 P.M. -H.R. 5854GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 5854.4:32:05 P.M. -H.R. 5854The Speaker designated the Honorable Candice S. Miller to act as Chairwoman of the Committee.4:32:05 P.M. -H.R. 5854House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 667 and Rule XVIII.4:30:51 P.M. -H.R. 5854Resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 5743; H.R. 5854; H.R. 5855; and H.R. 5325.4:30:46 P.M. -H.R. 5854Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 667. H.R. 5854 — “Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013, and for other purposes.”4:29:03 P.M. -H.R. 5743The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 5743.4:29:02 P.M. -H.R. 5743Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.4:29:02 P.M. -H.R. 5743On passage Passed by recorded vote: 386 – 28 (Roll no. 301).4:21:24 P.M. -H.R. 5743On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 180 – 235 (Roll no. 300).3:58:35 P.M. -H.R. 5743The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.3:48:41 P.M. -H.R. 5743DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Critz motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to add a new section which would protect and ensure that 1) the intelligence and military capability of the U.S. is not improperly transferred to or stolen by a foreign nation or a state sponsor of terrorism; 2) the intelligence and military capability of the United States and sensitive information pertaining to economic, financial, and consumer information is protected from cybersecurity attacks; and 3) contracts and work performed for such element of the intelligence community is first provided to the U.S. companies and workers and not outsourced to foreign-owned companies, unless the Director of National Intelligence determines that it is in the interests of national security.3:48:22 P.M. -H.R. 5743Mr. Critz moved to recommit with instructions to Intelligence (Permanent).3:47:49 P.M. -H.R. 5743The 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.3:47:08 P.M. -H.R. 5743The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.3:46:43 P.M. -H.R. 5743The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 5743.3:46:20 P.M. -H.R. 5743On agreeing to the Myrick amendment Agreed to by voice vote.3:41:15 P.M. -H.R. 5743DEBATE – Pursuant to H. Res. 667, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Myrick amendment No. 9.3:41:08 P.M. -H.R. 5743An amendment, offered by Mrs. Myrick,  numbered 9 printed in House Report 112-504 to require a report from the Director of National Intelligence that would identify and assess various risks in information technology supply chains.3:40:56 P.M. -H.R. 5743On agreeing to the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.3:34:32 P.M. -H.R. 5743DEBATE – Pursuant to H. Res. 667, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment No. 8.3:34:30 P.M. -H.R. 5743An amendment, offered by Ms. Jackson Lee (TX),  numbered 8 printed in House Report 112-504 to establish the Sense of Congress that the intelligence community should take all appropriate actions necessary to protect the civil liberties of religious and ethnic minorities.3:33:03 P.M. -H.R. 5743On agreeing to the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.3:28:05 P.M. -H.R. 5743DEBATE – Pursuant to H. Res. 667, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment No. 7.3:28:01 P.M. -H.R. 5743An amendment, offered by Ms. Jackson Lee (TX),  numbered 7 printed in House Report 112-504 to establish the Sense of Congress that the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency should take such actions as the Director considers necessary to increase the recruitment and training of ethnic minorities as officers and employees of the Central Intelligence Agency.3:27:45 P.M. -H.R. 5743On agreeing to the Hahn amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.3:24:38 P.M. -H.R. 5743DEBATE – Pursuant to H. Res. 667, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hahn amendment No. 6.3:24:35 P.M. -H.R. 5743An amendment, offered by Ms. Hahn,  numbered 6 printed in House Report 112-504 to require the Civil Liberties Protection Officer to ensure that the coordination and training between the intelligence community and local law enforcement agencies shall not violate the constitutional safeguards of racial and ethnic minorities.3:23:25 P.M. -H.R. 5743On agreeing to the Cuellar amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.3:20:38 P.M. -H.R. 5743DEBATE – Pursuant to H. Res. 667, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Cuellar amendment No. 5.3:20:36 P.M. -H.R. 5743An amendment, offered by Mr. Cuellar,  numbered 5 printed in House Report 112-504 to authorize the Director of National Intelligence to participate in information sharing with Mexico and Canada for purposes of border security and combating drug trafficking.3:20:28 P.M. -H.R. 5743On agreeing to the Farr amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.3:16:24 P.M. -H.R. 5743DEBATE – Pursuant to H. Res. 667, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Farr amendment No. 4.3:16:05 P.M. -H.R. 5743An amendment, offered by Mr. Farr,  numbered 4 printed in House Report 112-504 to establish the sense of Congress that those assigned to lead the development of training, tools, and methodologies in support of cyber security, should be reminded to include foreign language and culture in the development process.3:15:48 P.M. -H.R. 5743On agreeing to the Conyers amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.3:05:07 P.M. -H.R. 5743DEBATE – Pursuant to H. Res. 667, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Conyers amendment No. 3.3:05:04 P.M. -H.R. 5743An amendment, offered by Mr. Conyers,  numbered 3 printed in House Report 112-504 to require the Director of National Intelligence to submit to the congressional intelligence committees a report containing an assessment of the consequences of a military strike against Iran within 60 days.3:04:43 P.M. -H.R. 5743On agreeing to the Thompson (CA) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.3:01:16 P.M. -H.R. 5743DEBATE – Pursuant to H. Res. 667, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Thompson (CA) amendment No. 2.3:01:13 P.M. -H.R. 5743An amendment, offered by Mr. Thompson (CA),  numbered 2 printed in House Report 112-504 to require the Director of National Intelligence to report to Congress how the Intelligence Community can improve the methods by which subcontractors are granted security clearances and notified of classified contracting opportunities within the federal government.3:00:56 P.M. -H.R. 5743On agreeing to the Rogers (MI) amendment Agreed to by voice vote.2:59:11 P.M. -H.R. 5743DEBATE – Pursuant to H. Res. 667, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rogers (MI) amendment No. 1.2:59:08 P.M. -H.R. 5743An amendment, offered by Mr. Rogers (MI),  numbered 1 printed in House Report 112-504 to strike sections 401 and 403 to ensure compliance with House Rules relating to provisions regarding appropriated funds.2:19:45 P.M. -H.R. 5743GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 5743.2:19:37 P.M. -H.R. 5743The Speaker designated the Honorable Kevin Yoder to act as Chairman of the Committee.2:19:36 P.M. -H.R. 5743House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 667 and Rule XVIII.2:18:33 P.M. -H.R. 5743Resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 5743; H.R. 5854; H.R. 5855; and H.R. 5325.2:18:28 P.M. -H.R. 5743Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 667. H.R. 5743 — “To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2013 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.”2:15:10 P.M. -H.R. 3541On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 246 – 168 (Roll no. 299).2:08:29 P.M. -H.R. 3541Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 3541 — “To prohibit discrimination against the unborn on the basis of sex or race, and for other purposes.”2:08:01 P.M. -UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the question of adoption of a motion to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.2:07:58 P.M. -H. Res. 667Pursuant to a previous special order, amendments numbered 4 and 6 printed in House Report 112-504 are modified to include amendatory instructions.2:07:43 P.M. -H. Res. 667Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.2:07:42 P.M. -H. Res. 667On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 246 – 166 (Roll no. 298).2:00:04 P.M. -H. Res. 667On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 233 – 180 (Roll no. 297).12:43:51 P.M. -H. Res. 667DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 667.12:38:51 P.M. -H. Res. 667Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 667 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5743) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2013 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; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5854) making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5855) making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5325) making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013, and for other purposes.”12:38:02 P.M. -H. Res. 667Mr. Nugent asked unanimous consent that upon adoption of H. Res. 667, amendments numbered 4 and 6 printed in House Report 112-504 be modified to include amendatory instructions. Agreed to without objection.12:05:00 P.M. -ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches, which by direction of the Chair would be limited to 15 per side of the aisle.12:04:00 P.M. -PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Dold to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.12:03:00 P.M. -The Speaker announced approval of the Journal.  Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.12:01:00 P.M. -Today’s prayer was offered by Rabbi Aaron Melman, Congregation Beth Shalom, Northbrook, Illinois.12:00:00 P.M. -The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 31.11:14:07 A.M. -The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.10:00:44 A.M. -MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 12:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.10:00:36 A.M. -The Speaker designated the Honorable Daniel Webster to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.10:00:22 A.M. -The House convened, starting a new legislative day.