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the Senate Convened at 10:00amET October, 12, 2011

  • Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will begin consideration of
    H.R.3080, United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act, H.R.
    3079, United States-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act and,
    H.R.3078, United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act,
    en bloc.
  • There will be 12 hours of debate, equally divided and controlled between the
    two Leaders or their designees.  Of the Majority time, Senator Baucus will
    control 20 minutes, Senator Brown (OH) will control 1 hour and Senator Sanders
    will control 1 hour.  Upon the use or yielding back of time, the Senate will
    proceed to vote on passage of the bills in the following order:

    • H.R.3080, United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act
    • H.R. 3079, United States-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation
      Act and
    • H.R.3078, United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation
      Act.
  • The Senate will recess from 12:30pm to 2:15pm to allow for the weekly caucus
    meetings.
  • The Senate expects to complete action on the Free Trade Agreements during
    Wednesday’s session.

By unanimous consent, all but 15 minutes of debate time has been yielded back
with respect to the Free Trade Agreements.

Therefore, at approximately 7:20pm today, the Senate will conduct 3 roll call
votes in relation to the following:

  • H.R.3080, United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act,
  • H.R. 3079, United States-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation
    Act, and
  • H.R.3078, United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation
    Act.

VOTES

7:17pm The Senate began a roll call vote on passage of H.R.3080, the US-Korea
Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act; Passed: 83-15

7:46pm The Senate began a roll call vote on passage of H.R.3079, the US-Panama
Trade Agreement Implementation Act; Passed: 77-22

8:05pm The Senate began a roll call vote on passage of H.R.3078, the US-Colombia
Trade Agreement Implementation Act; Passed: 66-33

LEGISLATIVE
ITEMS

Discharged Banking and Adopted S.Res.270, supporting the goals and ideals of
“National Life Insurance Awareness Month”.

Adopted S.Res.292, designating the week beginning October 16th as
“National Character Counts Week”.

No EXECUTIVE
ITEMS

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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS

 LEGISLATIVE DAY OF OCTOBER 12, 2011

  112TH CONGRESS – FIRST SESSION

-SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.6:47:09 P.M.

-H.R. 2250Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2250 as unfinished business.6:46:58 P.M.

-H.R. 2250On motion to rise Agreed to by voice vote.6:46:46 P.M.

-H.R. 2250Mr. Whitfield moved to rise.6:45:21 P.M. -H.R. 2250POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Cohen amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Cohen demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.6:38:46 P.M.

-H.R. 2250DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 419, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Cohen (TN) amendment No. 22 under the five-minute rule.6:38:22 P.M.

-H.R. 2250An amendment, offered by Mr. Cohen,  numbered 22 printed in the Congressional Record to take into account the potential reductions in the number of illness-related absences from work due to respiratory or other illnesses when the EPA is setting compliance deadlines.6:37:30 P.M.

-H.R. 2250The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.6:37:14 P.M.

-H.R. 2250Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2250 — “To provide additional time for the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to issue achievable standards for industrial, commercial, and institutional boilers, process heaters, and incinerators, and for other purposes.”6:34:44 P.M. -Mr. Smith (TX) asked unanimous consent That when the House adjourns on Wednesday, October 12, 2011, it adjourn to meet at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, October 13, 2011 for Morning-Hour Debate. Agreed to without objection.6:34:43 P.M.

-H.R. 2944Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.6:34:42 P.M.

-H.R. 2944On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.6:34:20 P.M.

-H.R. 2944Mr. Smith (TX) asked unanimous consent that the House agree to the Senate amendment.6:32:56 P.M. -H.R. 2433Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.6:32:55 P.M.

-H.R. 2433On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 – 6 (Roll no. 785).6:26:21 P.M. -H.R. 2433Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2433 — “To amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements in the laws relating to the employment and training of veterans, and for other purposes.”6:26:13 P.M.

-H.R. 2832Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.6:26:12 P.M.

-H.R. 2832On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 307 – 122 (Roll no. 784).6:16:32 P.M.

-H.R. 2832Considered as unfinished business.6:16:15 P.M.

-H.R. 3080Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.6:16:14 P.M.

-H.R. 3080On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 278 – 151 (Roll no. 783).6:09:34 P.M. -H.R. 3080Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 3080 — “To implement the United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement.”6:09:33 P.M.

-H.R. 3079Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.6:09:32 P.M.

-H.R. 3079On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 300 – 129 (Roll no. 782).6:02:55 P.M.

-H.R. 3079Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 3079 — “To implement the United States-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement.”6:02:55 P.M.

-H.R. 3078Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.6:02:54 P.M.

-H.R. 3078On passage Passed by recorded vote: 262 – 167 (Roll no. 781).5:56:49 P.M.

-H.R. 3078On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 192 – 236 (Roll no. 780).5:30:36 P.M.

-H.R. 3078The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.5:21:45 P.M.

-H.R. 3078DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Levin motion to recommit with instructions, pending reservation of a point of order. The instructions contained in the motion seek to report the same back to the House with amendments to add the Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act as the new title to the United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act. Subsequently, the reservation of a point of order was withdrawn.5:21:31 P.M.

-H.R. 3078Mr. Levin moved to recommit with instructions to Ways and Means.5:21:14 P.M.

-H.R. 3078Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 3078 — “To implement the United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement.”5:20:00 P.M.

-H.R. 2832POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on concuring in the Senenat amendment to H.R. 2832, the Chair put the question on passage, and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McDermott demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the motion to concur in the Senate amendment to H.R. 2332 pursuant to clause 8(a)(1)(A) of rule 20.4:42:16 P.M.

-H.R. 2832DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 425, the House proceeded with further debate on the motion to concur in the Senate amendment to H.R. 2832.4:41:02 P.M

. -H.R. 3080POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 3080, the Chair put the question on passage, and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Levin demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of passage until a time to be announced.4:40:39 P.M.

-H.R. 3080The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.3:17:36 P.M.

-H.R. 3080DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 425, the House proceeded with further debate on H.R. 3080.3:17:23 P.M.

-H.R. 3080Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 3080 — “To implement the United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement.”3:17:03 P.M.

-H.R. 3079POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 3079, the Chair put the question on passage, and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed Mr. Brady (TX) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of passage until a time to be announced.3:16:28 P.M.

-H.R. 3079The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.2:03:22 P.M.

-H.R. 3079DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 425, the House proceeded with further debate on H.R. 3079.2:03:07 P.M.

-H.R. 3079Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 3079 — “To implement the United States-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement.”2:02:47 P.M.

-H.R. 3078Pursuant to clause 1(c) of Rule 19, further proceedings on H.R. 3078 were postponed.2:02:37 P.M.

-H.R. 3078The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.1:32:29 P.M.

-H.R. 3078DEBATE – The House resumed debate on H.R. 3078.1:31:36 P.M. -Ms. Foxx filed reports from the Committee on Rules, H. Res. 430 and H. Res. 431.12:38:52 P.M. -H.R. 3078DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 425, the House proceeded with further debate on H.R. 3078.12:38:40 P.M.

-H.R. 3078Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 3078 — “To implement the United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement.”12:37:35 P.M.

-The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on October 12, 2011 at 9:11 a.m.: That the Senate passed S. 1619.12:03:23 P.M.

-ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 15 per side of the aisle.12:02:59 P.M.

-PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Forbes to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.12:02:56 P.M.

-The Speaker announced approval of the Journal.  Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.12:01:17 P.M.

-Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.12:00:06 P.M.

-The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of October 12.11:14:57 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.10:00:24 A.M.

-The Speaker designated the Honorable Kenny Marchant to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.10:00:09 A.M

. -The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

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Tell Congress: Start Creating Jobs, Not Cutting Them …Joan Entmacher, National Women’s Law Center


It’s about jobs. You know that the most urgent deficit facing this country is the jobs deficit. It’s time for Congress to do its job and pass a plan that creates jobs for the millions of Americans who are desperately looking for work.

We expect the Senate to vote tonight on whether to allow debate to begin on President Obama’s jobs plan. It couldn’t be more timely or important. Last week, we got some news about the job market, and it’s not a pretty picture. Women gained just 4,000 of the 103,000 jobs created last month. The main reason? Cuts in funding for public services are disproportionately eliminating jobs held by women. Since the recession officially ended in June 2009, women have actually lost jobs and their unemployment rate has risen.

President Obama has introduced a plan, the American Jobs Act, to put women and men back to work. Yet some Senators may block the plan from even being considered!

You can help. Tell Congress it is time to stop cutting jobs and start creating them! Please call 1-888-659-9401 TODAY and ask your Senators to support the American Jobs Act.

Please call 1-888-659-9401 today. When connected to your Senators’ offices, please tell them:Your name, where you are from, and that you are a constituent.
That millions of Americans are desperately looking for work and need Congress to act quickly on the American Jobs Act.
That you support paying for the Act’s investments in job creation by making millionaires pay their fair share of taxes and oppose paying for them with further cuts in funding for public services that will destroy more jobs and create greater hardship.
Once you place your call, please call back to be connected to the office of your other Senator.

The American Jobs Act would keep teachers and first responders on the job, invest in rebuilding our nation’s infrastructure, provide job training, create incentives to hire the long-term unemployed, provide subsidized employment for disadvantaged workers, extend emergency unemployment benefits, and prohibit discrimination against jobless workers. And it fully funds these urgently needed measures in a progressive way, by levying a surtax on incomes above $1 million.

Please call 1-888-659-9401 today and ask your Senators to support the American Jobs Act. Tell them Americans can’t afford to wait any longer.

Thank you for all you do!

Sincerely,

Joan Entmacher
Vice President, Family Economic Security
National Women’s Law Center

P.S. Please help us continue to advocate for policies that protect and improve economic security for women and their families by making a generous donation today.

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Protect the 99% …Ben Betz, People For the American Way
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Does the picture above look like a MOB?

The Occupy Wall Street protests — which have now become the Occupy Everywhere protests — and the announcement by Bank of America and other banks of new banking fees, such as monthly debit card usage fees, underscore the urgent need for a working Consumer Financial Protection Bureau … and for the confirmation of the nominee to head that bureau, Richard Cordray.

After using tens of billions in taxpayer bailouts to pay executive bonuses instead of reinstituting the lending our economy needed, big banks are again choosing to pad their profits by exploiting consumers with new monthly debit card fees which would make customers shell out additional payments just to use their own money. It’s no wonder that it’s being seen a final straw by many in “The 99%” — the bulk of Americans victim to an inadequate job market, stagnating wages, disappearing benefits and consumer abuse at the hands of companies like the big banks.

Defenders of the new bank fees say that as private companies, banks have the right to make a profit, and if they are losing revenue elsewhere, they should be able to make it up by charging fees, and if consumers don’t like it they can take their business to another bank. The problem with that argument is that new fees like this are becoming the industry standard — so consumers won’t have other options. That’s what happens when you have an industry that is not only shielded from government regulation, but is shielded from the market forces which would make banks compete against each other for customers … in short, it’s what happens when the companies that make up an industry are allowed to be “too big to fail.”

In discussing the bank debit-purchase fees, President Obama noted, this is “exactly why we need somebody whose sole job it is to prevent this kind of stuff from happening.” He was referencing Richard Cordray, the president’s nominee to direct the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) — an agency, created by the Dodd-Frank financial reform bill, which Americans desperately need but which remains hamstrung and ineffective as long as it does not have an official director.

The Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs approved Richard Cordray’s nomination just yesterday, but the committee’s Republican members voted unanimously against him and are intent on keeping the nomination from coming to the Senate floor for confirmation. Despite the party-line vote, Republican senators are quite clear that they know Cordray is qualified for the position — it’s the position itself, the CFPB and consumer protections in general to which they are opposed.

Even though the legislation creating the CFPB was passed by Congress, Republicans are refusing to let the bureau function unless they can force structural changes which would render it wholly ineffective.  Rep. Barney Frank — the House’s chief sponsor of the bill that created the CFPB — explained:

“Forty-four Republicans have announced that in disregard of their constitutional duty to consider nominations on the merits. They will not confirm anyone until the Senate majority reverses itself to once again put bank regulators in a position to overrule virtually all of the policies that would be set by the consumer agency.”

This unconscionable obstruction shows exactly whose interests Republicans care about and are fighting for … and it’s not the 99%.

If you haven’t already, sign our petition now telling senators to CONFIRM Richard Cordray.

And check out more coverage of The 99% movement on our blog.

Thank you for your ongoing support, your activism and your commitment to fighting Government By the People (NOT the Corporations) — the American Way.

— Ben Betz, Online Strategy Manager

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Congress: the Republican led House – the Senate


the Senate Convened at 9:30amET October 6, 2011

  • Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of
    S.1619, the Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act with the time until
    10:30am equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their
    designees.
  • As a reminder to all Senators, cloture was filed on S.1619 during Tuesday’s
    session.  As a result, the filing deadline for 2nd degree amendments
    to S.1619 is at 10:00am on Thursday.
  • At approximately 10:30am, there will be a roll call vote on the motion to
    invoke cloture on S.1619.

The filing deadline for all 2nd degree amendments to S.1619, the
Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act is 10:00am today, Thursday, October
6, 2011.  If your Senator has a germane 2nd degree amendment and
would like to preserve his or her right to offer, please send a signed copy of
the amendment to the cloakroom prior to the deadline so that we may file it for
you.  If you have already filed, there is no need to re-file.

At approximately 10:30am today, there will be a roll call vote on the motion to
invoke cloture on S.1619, the Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act.

VOTES

10:31am The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on
S.1619, the Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act; Invoked: 62-38

On the Cloture Motion: Motion to Invoke Cloture on S. 1619; A bill to
provide for identification of misaligned currency, require action to correct the
misalignment, and for other purposes.
Result: Agreed to (62-38, 3/5
threshold)
Details: [click here]

6:41pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the question “Should the ruling of
the Chair be sustained?”; Not Sustained: 48-51

During Thursday’s session, cloture was filed on the motion to proceed to
S.1660, the American Jobs Act.  By unanimous consent, this vote will occur on
Tuesday, October 11, 2011.

At approximately 5:30pm, the Senate will conduct 3 roll call votes in
relation to the following:

  • confirmation of Executive Calendar #250, Jane Margaret Triche-Milazzo, to be
    US District Judge for the E.D. of Louisiana,
  • passage of S.1618, the Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act and
  • motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.1660, the American
    Jobs Act.

This evening, Senator Reid asked unanimous consent that the Senate conduct up
to 8 roll call votes in relation to the following:

– motion to suspend rule 22 with respect to the McConnell amendment #735
(Jobs Act)(67-vote threshold);

– motion to suspend rule 22 with respect to the Coburn amendment #670
(foreign aid)(67-vote threshold);

– motion to suspend rule 22 with respect to the Paul amendment #678 (Fed
funding audit)(67-vote threshold);

– motion to suspend rule 22 with respect to the Barrasso amendment #672
(cement)(67-vote threshold);

– motion to suspend rule 22 with respect to the Hatch amendment #680
(currency alternative) (67-vote threshold);

– motion to suspend rule 22 with respect to the Cornyn amendment #677
(fighter planes/Taiwan)(67-vote threshold);

– motion to suspend rule 22 with respect to the DeMint amendment #689 (Right
to Work)(67-vote threshold); and

– passage of S.1619, the Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act
(majority threshold).

Senator McConnell objected to Senator Reid’s request.

At a time to be determined by the Majority Leader in consultation with the
Republican Leader, the Senate will proceed to the consideration of the following
bills, en bloc, notwithstanding not having received the bills from the
House:

– H.R.3080, United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act

– H.R. 3079, United States-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation
Act and

– H.R.3078, United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation
Act

There will be up to twelve hours of debate equally divided between the two
Leaders, or their designees.  Upon the use or yielding back of time and the
receipt of papers from the House, the Senate will proceed to vote on passage of
the bills in the order listed above.  Of the Majority time, Senator Baucus will
control 20 minutes, Senator Brown (OH) will control one hour and Senator Sanders
will control one hour.

During today’s session, the Majority Leader announced his intention to
complete action on the bills on Wednesday, October 12, 2011.

LEGISLATIVE
ITEMS

Passed H.R.2944, the United States Parole Commission Extension Act of 2011
with a Coburn amendment which reduces the extension from 3 years to 2 years.

Discharged Judiciary and Passed S.1639, a bill to amend title 36, United
States Code, to authorize the American Legion under its Federal charter to
provide guidance and leadership to the individual departments and posts of the
American Legion, and for other purposes.

Discharged Judiciary and Adopted S.Res.201, expressing the regret of the
Senate for the passage of the Chinese Exclusion Laws with a Brown (MA)
amendment.

Adopted S.Res.288, designating the week beginning October 9, 2011, as
“National Wildlife Refuge Week”.

Adopted S.Res.289, celebrating the life and achievements of Reverend Fred Lee
Shuttlesworth and honoring him for his tireless efforts in the fights against
segregation and his steadfast commitment to the civil rights of all people.

Adopted S.Res.290, supporting the designation of October 6, 2011, as
“Jumpstart’s Read for the Record Day”.

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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS LEGISLATIVE

DAY OF OCTOBER  6,

2011 112TH CONGRESS – FIRST SESSION

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 4:19:28 P.M. -The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on October 7, 2011.4:19:27 P.M.

-On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.4:19:14 P.M. -Mr. Burton (IN) moved that the House do now adjourn.3:32:22 P.M.

-SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.3:26:32 P.M.

-ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.3:25:58 P.M. -Mr. Cantor asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Friday, October 7, 2011, it adjourn to meet at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 11, 2011, for Morning-Hour Debate. Agreed to without objection.3:25:57 P.M. -Mr. Cantor asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 10:00 a.m. on October 7. Agreed to without objection.2:53:46 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.2:52:45 P.M. -Mr. Dreier filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 425.2:50:17 P.M. -H.R. 2250Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2250 as unfinished business.2:49:54 P.M. -H.R. 2250On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.2:49:39 P.M. -H.R. 2250Mr. Whitfield moved that the Committee rise.2:49:31 P.M. -H.R. 2250On agreeing to the Doyle amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 147 – 251, 1 Present (Roll no. 770).2:45:46 P.M. -H.R. 2250On agreeing to the Capps amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 153 – 254 (Roll no. 769).2:41:31 P.M. -H.R. 2250On agreeing to the Hahn amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 151 – 255 (Roll no. 768).2:36:54 P.M. -H.R. 2250On agreeing to the Rush amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 156 – 242 (Roll no. 767).2:33:42 P.M. -H.R. 2250On agreeing to the Waxman amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 167 – 243 (Roll no. 766).2:15:58 P.M. -H.R. 2250UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings were postponed.2:15:52 P.M. -H.R. 2250The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.2:15:37 P.M. -H.R. 2250Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2250 — “To provide additional time for the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to issue achievable standards for industrial, commercial, and institutional boilers, process heaters, and incinerators, and for other purposes.”2:15:02 P.M. -On motion to table the appeal of the ruling of the Chair Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 231 – 173 (Roll no. 765).1:49:40 P.M. -Mr. Whitfield moved to table the appeal of the ruling of the Chair.1:48:40 P.M. -The Chair announced that the pending question is will the decision of the Chair stand as the judgement of the House?1:48:39 P.M. -Mr. Jackson (IL) moved to appeal the ruling of the Chair.1:39:38 P.M. -POINT OF PERSONAL PRIVILEGE – Pursuant to rule IX, the Chair recognized Mr. Jackson (IL) to offer a previously noticed resolution raising a question of the privileges of the House. The Chair directed the Clerk to report the resolution and then recognized Mr. Jackson (IL) to present argument as to why the resolution should be considered as privileged under rule IX. Subsequently, the Chair announced that, upon examination, the resolution did not affect “the rights of the House collectively, its safety, dignity, or the integrity of its proceedings” within the meaning of clause 1 of rule IX and did not qualify as a question of the privileges of the House.1:38:27 P.M. -H.R. 2250Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2250 as unfinished business.1:38:17 P.M. -H.R. 2250On motion to rise Agreed to by voice vote.1:38:00 P.M. -H.R. 2250Mr. Whitfield moved to rise.1:37:35 P.M. -H.R. 2250POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Doyle amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Waxman demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.1:25:27 P.M. -H.R. 2250DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 419, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Doyle amendment No. 4 under the five-minute rule.1:25:24 P.M. -H.R. 2250An amendment, offered by Mr. Doyle,  numbered 4 printed in the Congressional Record to establish a date for compliance with standards and requirements in accordance with 112(i)(3) of the Clean Air Act and allows the Administrator to provide an extension for such compliance up to one year, but in no case beyond the date that is 5 years after the effective date of such regulation.1:25:04 P.M. -H.R. 2250POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Capps amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Capps demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.1:16:54 P.M. -H.R. 2250DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 419, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Capps amendment No. 16 under the five-minute rule.1:16:51 P.M. -H.R. 2250An amendment, offered by Mrs. Capps,  numbered 16 printed in the Congressional Record to add a section which includes findings for health costs and benefits for the rules specified in section 3(b).1:15:35 P.M. -H.R. 2250POSTPONED 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.1:07:04 P.M. -H.R. 2250DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 419, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Hahn amendment No. 15 under the five-minute rule.1:07:01 P.M. -H.R. 2250An amendment, offered by Ms. Hahn,  numbered 15 printed in the Congressional Record to require the current boiler rules and regulations to stay in effect for the ten metropolitan areas of the United States with the worst air quality.1:06:31 P.M. -H.R. 2250POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Rush amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Rush demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.12:57:32 P.M. -H.R. 2250DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 419, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Rush amendment No. 6 under the five-minute rule.12:57:11 P.M. -H.R. 2250An amendment, offered by Mr. Rush,  numbered 6 printed in the Congressional Record to add a section that this Act shall not be intended to supercede, or limit the provisions of the Clean Air Act.12:56:53 P.M. -H.R. 2250POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Waxman amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Waxman demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.11:54:27 A.M. -H.R. 2250DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 419, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Waxman amendment No. 9 under the five-minute rule.11:54:05 A.M. -H.R. 2250An amendment, offered by Mr. Waxman,  numbered 9 printed in the Congressional Record to insert a section for the protection of infants and children.11:53:33 A.M. -H.R. 2250The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.11:53:17 A.M. -H.R. 2250Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2250 — “To provide additional time for the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to issue achievable standards for industrial, commercial, and institutional boilers, process heaters, and incinerators, and for other purposes.”11:45:12 A.M. -NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO OFFER RESOLUTION – Pursuant to clause 2 of rule IX, Mr. Jackson (IL) was recognized to give notice of his intent to raise a question of the privileges of the House and proceeded to present the form of a resolution. Subsequently, under rule IX, the Chair announced that it would not at this point determine whether the resolution noticed by Mr. Jackson (IL) constituted a question of privilege, but, rather, would make the determination at the time designated for consideration of the resolution.11:45:11 A.M. -H.R. 2681Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.11:45:10 A.M. -H.R. 2681On passage Passed by recorded vote: 262 – 161 (Roll no. 764).11:37:47 A.M. -H.R. 2681On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 176 – 247 (Roll no. 763).11:18:36 A.M. -H.R. 2681The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.11:07:32 A.M. -H.R. 2681DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Capps motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions in the motion seek to report the same to the House with an amendment to protect infants, children, and pregnant women form toxic and cancer-causing air pollutants, by requiring the EPA Administrator to not delay action to reduce air pollution from cement kilns that are within 5 miles of any school, day care center, playground or hospital with a maternity ward or neo-natal unit. Any facility that will have regulation of its air pollutant emissions delayed by this bill is required to notify affected communities no later than 90 days after the date of enactment.11:06:44 A.M. -H.R. 2681Mrs. Capps moved to recommit with instructions to Energy and Commerce.11:05:53 A.M. -H.R. 2681The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.11:05:49 A.M. -H.R. 2681The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.11:05:48 A.M. -H.R. 2681The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2681.11:04:50 A.M. -H.R. 2681On agreeing to the Edwards amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 165 – 258 (Roll no. 762).11:00:48 A.M. -H.R. 2681On agreeing to the Keating amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 162 – 257 (Roll no. 761).10:56:30 A.M. -H.R. 2681On agreeing to the Cohen amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 172 – 248, 1 Present (Roll no. 760).10:29:59 A.M. -H.R. 2681UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings were postponed.10:28:46 A.M. -H.R. 2681The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.10:28:34 A.M. -H.R. 2681Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2681 — “To provide additional time for the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to issue achievable standards for cement manufacturing facilities, and for other purposes.”10:28:00 A.M. -H.R. 2250Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2250 as unfinished business.10:27:43 A.M. -H.R. 2250Mr. Whitfield moved that the commitee rise.9:16:41 A.M. -H.R. 2250GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 2250.9:16:04 A.M. -H.R. 2250The Speaker designated the Honorable Jeff Denham to act as Chairman of the Committee.9:16:03 A.M. -H.R. 2250House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 419 and Rule XVIII.9:15:25 A.M. -H.R. 2250Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2681 and H.R. 2250 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. No amendment to the committee amendment in the nature of a substitute shall be in order except those received for printing in the portion of the Congressional Record designated for that purpose in clause 8 of rule XVIII in a daily issue dated October 4, 2011, or earlier and except pro forma amendments for the purpose of debate.9:15:20 A.M. -H.R. 2250Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 419. H.R. 2250 — “To provide additional time for the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to issue achievable standards for industrial, commercial, and institutional boilers, process heaters, and incinerators, and for other purposes.”9:01:50 A.M. -ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches, which by direction of the Chair would be limited to five per side of the aisle.9:01:28 A.M. -PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Cicilline to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.9:01:21 A.M. -The Speaker announced approval of the Journal.  Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.9:00:16 A.M. -Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.9:00:03 A.M. -The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

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Congress: Republican led House – the Senate


the Senate Convenes: 10:00am ET October 5, 2011

  • Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in morning business for one
    hour with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each and the
    Republicans controlling the first half and the Majority controlling the final
    half.
  • Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of S.1619,
    the Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act. As a reminder to all Senators,
    the Majority Leader filed cloture on S.1619 during Tuesday’s session.  As a
    result, the filing deadline for all first degree amendments to the bill is at
    1:00pm on Wednesday. Unless an agreement is reached, this cloture vote will
    occur Thursday morning.  Roll call votes in relation to amendments to the bill
    are possible during Wednesday’s session.

Tuesday evening, cloture was filed on S.1619, the Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act. As a result, the filing deadline for first degree amendments to the bill is 1:00pm today, Wednesday, October 05, 2011. If your Senator has a germane first degree amendment and would like to preserve his or her right to offer, please send a signed copy of the amendment to the cloakroom prior to the deadline so that we may file it for you. If you have already filed, there is no need to re-file.

Adopted S.Res.287, designating October 2011 as “Filipino American History
Month”.

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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS

LEGISLATIVE DAY OF OCTOBER  5, 2011

112TH CONGRESS – FIRST SESSION

-SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.7:30:42 P.M. -Mr. Whitfield asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Wednesday, October 5, 2011, it adjourn to meet at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 6, 2011. Agreed to without objection.7:29:54 P.M. -H.R. 2681Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2681 as unfinished business.7:29:41 P.M. -H.R. 2681On motion that the Committee now rise Agreed to by voice vote.7:29:20 P.M. -H.R. 2681Mr. Whitfield moved that the Committee now rise.7:28:52 P.M. -H.R. 2681POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Edwards amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. Edwards demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.7:16:53 P.M. -H.R. 2681DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 419, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Edwards amendment No. 3.7:16:29 P.M. -H.R. 2681An amendment, offered by Ms. Edwards,  numbered 5 printed in the Congressional Record to add a new section on findings relating to health benifits.7:15:19 P.M. -H.R. 2681POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Keating amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Keating demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.7:06:57 P.M. -H.R. 2681DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 419, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Keating amendment No. 5.7:05:12 P.M. -H.R. 2681POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Cohen amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Cohen demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.6:59:04 P.M. -H.R. 2681DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 419, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Cohen amendment No. 23.6:59:00 P.M. -H.R. 2681An amendment, offered by Mr. Cohen,  numbered 23 printed in the Congressional Record to study the impact of potential reductions in the number of illness-related absences from work due to respiratory or other illnesses.6:56:03 P.M. -H.R. 2681On agreeing to the Ellison amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 170 – 252 (Roll no. 759).6:52:16 P.M. -H.R. 2681On agreeing to the Moore amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 167 – 256 (Roll no. 758).6:48:58 P.M. -H.R. 2681On agreeing to the Welch amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 174 – 249 (Roll no. 757).6:44:52 P.M. -H.R. 2681On agreeing to the Connolly (VA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 176 – 248 (Roll no. 756).6:39:42 P.M. -H.R. 2681On agreeing to the Quigley amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 175 – 248 (Roll no. 755).6:36:21 P.M. -H.R. 2681On agreeing to the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 162 – 262 (Roll no. 754).6:32:55 P.M. -H.R. 2681On agreeing to the Pallone amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 166 – 253 (Roll no. 753).6:29:07 P.M. -H.R. 2681On agreeing to the Waxman amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 169 – 254 (Roll no. 752).6:25:03 P.M. -H.R. 2681On agreeing to the Waxman amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 167 – 254 (Roll no. 751).6:20:54 P.M. -H.R. 2681On agreeing to the Schakowsky amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 175 – 248 (Roll no. 750).6:17:31 P.M. -H.R. 2681On agreeing to the Capps amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 158 – 254 (Roll no. 749).6:14:04 P.M. -H.R. 2681On agreeing to the Rush amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 162 – 251 (Roll no. 748).6:10:04 P.M. -H.R. 2681On agreeing to the Waxman amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 166 – 246 (Roll no. 747).5:45:24 P.M. -H.R. 2681POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Ellison amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Ellison demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.5:40:15 P.M. -H.R. 2681DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 419, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Ellison amendment No. 14.5:39:54 P.M. -H.R. 2681An amendment, offered by Mr. Ellison,  numbered 14 printed in the Congressional Record to add a new subsection entitled Notice in Federal Register.5:38:50 P.M. -H.R. 2681POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Moore amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. Moore demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.5:26:20 P.M. -H.R. 2681DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 419, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Moore amendment No. 2.5:25:52 P.M. -H.R. 2681An amendment, offered by Ms. Moore,  numbered 2 printed in the Congressional Record to add a new section at the end of the bill entitled Delayed Effective Date.5:24:57 P.M. -H.R. 2681POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Welch amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Whitfield demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.5:17:46 P.M. -H.R. 2681DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 419, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Welch amendment No. 20.5:17:27 P.M. -H.R. 2681An amendment, offered by Mr. Welch,  numbered 20 printed in the Congressional Record to add a new section that finds that the American people are exposed to mercury from industrial sources addressed by the rules listed in section 2(b) of this Act through the consumption of fish containing mercury and every State in the Nation has issued at least one mercury advisory for fish consumption.5:16:30 P.M. -H.R. 2681POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Connolly amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Connolly demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.5:08:55 P.M. -H.R. 2681DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 419, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Connolly amendment No. 18.5:08:34 P.M. -H.R. 2681An amendment, offered by Mr. Connolly (VA),  numbered 18 printed in the Congressional Record to add a new section entitled Protection from Respiratory and Cardiovascular Illness and Death.5:07:52 P.M. -H.R. 2681POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Quigley amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Quigley demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.5:02:16 P.M. -H.R. 2681DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 419, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Quigley amendment No. 8.5:00:46 P.M. -H.R. 2681An amendment, offered by Mr. Quigley,  numbered 8 printed in the Congressional Record to add a new section pertaining to Protection from Avoidable Cases of Cancer.5:00:11 P.M. -H.R. 2681POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced 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.4:51:34 P.M. -H.R. 2681DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 419, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Jackson Lee(TX) amendment No. 4.4:51:30 P.M. -H.R. 2681An amendment, offered by Ms. Jackson Lee (TX),  numbered 4 printed in the Congressional Record to strike in the Compliance Dates section that “not earlier than 5 years after the effective date of the regulation” and insert “not later than 3 years after the regulation is promulated as final”.4:50:42 P.M. -H.R. 2681POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Pallone amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Pallone demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.4:43:43 P.M. -H.R. 2681DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 419, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Pallone amendment No. 21.4:43:21 P.M. -H.R. 2681An amendment, offered by Mr. Pallone,  numbered 21 printed in the Congressional Record to add new sections on Findings and Reducing Blood-Mercury Concentrations.4:42:21 P.M. -H.R. 2681POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Waxman amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Waxman demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.4:39:06 P.M. -H.R. 2681DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 419, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Waxman amendment No. 16.4:36:49 P.M. -H.R. 2681An amendment, offered by Mr. Waxman,  numbered 16 printed in the Congressional Record to find that if the rules specified in section 3(b) remain in effect, they are expected to reduce the amount of mercury that deposits to land and water.4:36:03 P.M. -H.R. 2681POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Waxman amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Waxman demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.4:28:23 P.M. -H.R. 2681DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 419, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Waxman amendment No. 9.4:28:05 P.M. -H.R. 2681An amendment, offered by Mr. Waxman,  numbered 9 printed in the Congressional Record to add a new section at the end of the bill entitled Determination; Authorization.4:27:34 P.M. -H.R. 2681POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Schakowsky amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Waxman demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.4:04:13 P.M. -H.R. 2681DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 419, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Schakowsky amendment No. 14:04:11 P.M. -H.R. 2681An amendment, offered by Ms. Schakowsky,  numbered 1 printed in the Congressional Record to add a new section that finds that mercury released into the ambient air from cement kilns addressed by the rules listed in section 2(b) of this Act is a potent neurotoxin that can damage the development of an infant’s brain.4:03:27 P.M. -H.R. 2681POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Capps amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Whitfield demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.3:36:23 P.M. -H.R. 2681DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 419, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Capps amendment No. 17.3:36:20 P.M. -H.R. 2681An amendment, offered by Mrs. Capps,  numbered 17 printed in the Congressional Record to add a section which includes findings for health costs and benefits for the rules specified in section 3(b).3:35:58 P.M. -H.R. 2681POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Rush amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Rush demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.3:08:12 P.M. -H.R. 2681DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 419, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Rush amendment No. 7.3:08:09 P.M. -H.R. 2681An amendment, offered by Mr. Rush,  numbered 7 printed in the Congressional Record to add a paragraph which describes a “Rule of Construction” for section 5. The paragraph notes that section 5 is intended to supplement the provisions of, and shall not be construed to supersede any requirement, limitation, or other provision of, sections 112 and 129 of the Clean Air Act.3:07:48 P.M. -H.R. 2681POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Waxman amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Waxman demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.2:17:34 P.M. -H.R. 2681DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 419, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Waxman amendment No. 11.2:17:30 P.M. -H.R. 2681An amendment, offered by Mr. Waxman,  numbered 11 printed in the Congressional Record to add a section which instructs the EPA Administrator to not delay actions to reduce emissions from any cement kiln if such emissions are harming brain development or causing learning disabilities in infants or children.2:16:09 P.M. -H.R. 2681COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE- AMENDMENT DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole will proceed with debate on offered amendments under the 5 minute rule.1:06:08 P.M. -H.R. 2681GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 2681.12:59:57 P.M. -H.R. 2681The Speaker designated the Honorable Steve Womack to act as Chairman of the Committee.12:59:56 P.M. -H.R. 2681House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 419 and Rule XVIII.12:59:14 P.M. -H.R. 2681Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2681 and H.R. 2250 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. No amendment to the committee amendment in the nature of a substitute shall be in order except those received for printing in the portion of the Congressional Record designated for that purpose in clause 8 of rule XVIII in a daily issue dated October 4, 2011, or earlier and except pro forma amendments for the purpose of debate.12:59:09 P.M. -H.R. 2681Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 419. H.R. 2681 — “To provide additional time for the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to issue achievable standards for cement manufacturing facilities, and for other purposes.”12:55:13 P.M. -H.R. 1343Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.12:55:09 P.M. -H.R. 1343On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.12:33:19 P.M. -H.R. 1343DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1343.12:33:15 P.M. -H.R. 1343Considered under suspension of the rules.12:33:00 P.M. -H.R. 1343Mr. Walden moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1343 — “To return unused or reclaimed funds made available for broadband awards in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 to the Treasury of the United States.”12:32:37 P.M. -The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until later in the legislative day.12:03:19 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.12:03:08 P.M. -PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Rigell to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.12:02:00 P.M. -The Speaker announced approval of the Journal.  Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.12:01:35 P.M. -Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.12:00:00 P.M. -The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of October 5.11:15:00 A.M. -The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.10:02:11 A.M. -MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate.10:01:54 A.M. -The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed H.R. 771 and H.R. 1632.10:00:47 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.10:00:38 A.M. -The Speaker designated the Honorable Vicky Hartzler to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.10:00:07 A.M. -The House convened, starting a new legislative day.