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The Senate Convenes: 1:00pmET July 30, 2011

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to concur in the House message to accompany S.627, the legislative vehicle for the debt limit increase.
The time from 1:30pm until 7:30pm will be equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees with the Majority and the Republicans controlling alternating 30-minute blocks of time with the Majority controlling the first block. Additionally, the time from 7:30pm until 8:00pm will be equally divided and controlled with the Republicans controlling the first 15 minutes and the Majority controlling the final 15 minutes.
As a reminder to all Senators, Senator Reid filed cloture on the motion to concur in the House message to accompany S.627 with the Reid amendment #589.
The Senate is now expecting a live quorum and a motion to instruct the Sergeant at Arms to request the attendance of absent Senators around 5:30pm.
5:339pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to instruct the Sergeant At Arms to request the presence of absent Senators; Agreed to: 75-20

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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JULY 30, 2011
112TH CONGRESS – FIRST SESSION

3:16 P.M. – The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. on July 31, 2011.On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. Woodall moved that the House do now adjourn.

H.R. 2062:: to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 45 Meetinghouse Lane in Sagamore Beach, Massachusetts, as the “Matthew A. Pucino Post Office”

3:14 P.M. – On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 2693:: to cut spending, maintain existing commitments, and for other purposes

3:12 P.M. – Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by recorded vote (2/3 required): 173 – 246(Roll no. 682).

1:43 P.M. – DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate onH.R. 2693.

1:42 P.M. – Considered under suspension of the rules.

1:41 P.M. – Mr. Dreier moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

1:39 P.M. – On approving the Journal Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 298 – 113, 2 Present(Roll no. 681).

H.R. 1843:: to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 489 Army Drive in Barrigada, Guam, as the “John Pangelinan Gerber Post Office Building”

1:32 P.M. – Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 – 3(Roll no. 680).

1:26 P.M. – Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 1975:: to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 281 East Colorado Boulevard in Pasadena, California, as the “First Lieutenant Oliver Goodall Post Office Building”

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 416 – 0(Roll no. 679).

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

1:00 P.M. – Considered as unfinished business.UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 30.

12:33 P.M. – The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.

12:04 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 P.M. – PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Paulsen to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day’s proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Connolly demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Connolly demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair announced that further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal would be postponed until later in the legislative day.

12:00 P.M. – Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.The Speaker designated the Honorable Ted Poe to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

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The Senate Convened at 9:30amET July 27, 2011

The Senate will convene at 9:30am on Wednesday, July 27, 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, with the time equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees with the Republicans controlling the first half and the Majority controlling the final half.
Morning business has been extended until 2pm.

VOTES

4:03pm The Senate began a roll call vote on confirmation of the nomination of Robert Mueller to be Director of the FBI; confirmed: 100-0

By unanimous consent, the Senate confirmed Gary Locke, of Washington, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the People’s Republic of China.

Senator Rockefeller asked unanimous consent the Senate pass H.R.2533 with a Rockefeller-Hutchison amendment, which is at the desk and is a clean extension of the Federal Aviation Administration. Senator Hatch objected to Senator Rockefeller’s request.

Senator Hatch then asked unanimous consent the Senate pass H.R.2533, as passed by the House, which includes policy riders. Senator Rockefeller objected to Senator Hatch’s request.

The Senate is in a period of morning business until 6:30pm with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. Senator Coburn will be recognized at 5:30pm for up to 30 minutes and Senator Boxer will be recognized following Senator Coburn for up to 20 minutes

WRAP UP

Confirmed Executive Calendar #194, Gary Locke, of Washington, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the People’s Republic of China.

Confirmed Executive Calendar #196, William J. Burns to be Deputy Secretary of State

Discharged Homeland Security and Passed S.1188, a bill to require the purchase of domestically made flags of the United States of American for use by the Federal Government (All American Flag Act) w/ Brown (OH) substitute

Adopted S.Res.240, condemning the horrific attacks on government buildings in Oslo, Norway, and a youth camp on Utoya Island, Norway, on July 22, 2011 and for other purposes.

Adopted S.Con.Res.26, supporting the goals and ideals of the designation of the year of 2011 as the International Year for People of African Descent.

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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JULY 27, 2011
112TH CONGRESS – FIRST SESSION

H.R. 2584:: making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes

9:57 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions ofH. Res. 363, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Broun (GA) amendment under the five-minute rule.Amendment offered by Mr. Broun (GA).

9:56 P.M. – POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Walberg amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Walberg demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

9:16 P.M. – The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.Considered as unfinished business.

9:15 P.M. – Mr. Dreier filed a report from the Committee on Rules onH. Res. 375.

H.R. 2584:: making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes

9:14 P.M. – Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leavingH.R. 2584as unfinished business.On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. Simpson moved that the Committee rise.

8:55 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 363, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Walberg amendment under the five-minute rule.Amendment offered by Mr. Walberg.

An amendment to reduce funding for the National Endowment for the Arts, grants and administration by $10,600,000 and apply the savings to the spending reduction account.

8:53 P.M. – POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Broun (GA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Broun (GA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

8:39 P.M. – DEBATE – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions ofH. Res. 363, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Broun (GA) amendment under the five-minute rule.Amendment offered by Mr. Broun (GA).

An amendment numbered 14 printed in the Congressional Record to decrease Smithsonian salaries and expenses by $55,624,000 and transfer the funds to the spending reduction account.

8:38 P.M. – POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Lankford amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Lankford demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

8:19 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions ofH. Res. 363, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Lankford amendment under the five-minute rule.Amendment offered by Mr. Lankford.

An amendment to eliminate funding for reception and representation expenses for the Council on Environmental Quality. The amendment transfers the funds, $3 million, to the spending reduction account.

8:14 P.M. – POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Gosar amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Gosar demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

8:06 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions ofH. Res. 363, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Gosar amendment under the five-minute rule.Amendment offered by Mr. Gosar.

An amendment to increase the National Forest System/Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration program by $10 million.

On agreeing to the Hanabusa amendment Failed by voice vote.

7:59 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions ofH. Res. 363, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Hanabusa amendment under the five-minute rule.Amendment offered by Ms. Hanabusa.

An amendment to redirect $50,000,000 from the state and private forestry to the Wildland Fire Management program.

On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment Failed by voice vote.

7:58 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions ofH. Res. 363, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Broun (GA) amendment No. 18 under the five-minute rule.

7:57 P.M. – Amendment offered by Mr. Broun (GA).

An amendment to decrease FS State and Private Forestry by $20.8 million.

7:53 P.M. – POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Lankford amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Lankford demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

7:49 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions ofH. Res. 363, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Lankford amendment under the five-minute rule.Amendment offered by Mr. Lankford.

An amendment to strike “not less that 30 percent” and insert “30 percent or less”.

7:47 P.M. – Mr. Simpson raised a point of order against the Bishop (NY) amendment stating that the provisions of the amendment proposes a net increase of the bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.

7:41 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions ofH. Res. 363, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Bishop (NY) amendment under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.Amendment offered by Mr. Bishop (NY).

An amendment to increase funds for the State and Tribal Assistance Grants program.

7:17 P.M. – POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Richardson amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Simpson demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

7:12 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions ofH. Res. 363, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Richardson amendment under the five-minute rule.Amendment offered by Ms. Richardson.

An amendment to increase funding for state pollution control and prevention grants by $5 million. The increase is offset by reducing funding for Capitol Improvement and Maintenance fund by the same amount.

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the 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.

6:57 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions ofH. Res. 363, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Blackburn amendment under the five-minute rule.Amendment offered by Mrs. Blackburn.

An amendment to reduce the State and Tribal Assistance Grants account by $30 million an applies the savings to the spending reduction account.

6:55 P.M. – On agreeing to the Richardson amendment Failed by recorded vote:(Roll No. 662).

6:48 P.M. – On agreeing to the Pompeo amendment Agreed to by recorded vote:(Roll No. 661).

6:42 P.M. – On agreeing to the LaTourette amendments Agreed to by recorded vote:(Roll No. 660).

6:35 P.M. – On agreeing to the Dicks amendment Failed by recorded vote:(Roll No. 659).

6:28 P.M. – On agreeing to the Dicks amendment Failed by recorded vote:(Roll No. 658).

6:04 P.M. – UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Richardson amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Richardson demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendments until a time to be announced.

5:56 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions ofH. Res. 363, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Richardson amendment No. 23 under the five-minute rule.

5:55 P.M. – Amendment offered by Ms. Richardson.

An amendment numbered 23 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce the Buildings and Facilities account by $10 million and increase the State and Tribal Assistance Grants account by $10 million.

5:54 P.M. – POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Pompeo amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Pompeo demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendments until a time to be announced.

5:46 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions ofH. Res. 363, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Pompeo amendment No. 39 under the five-minute rule.

5:44 P.M. – Amendment offered by Mr. Pompeo.

An amendment numbered 39 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce the Environmental Programs and Management account by $6,246,000 and applies the savings to the spending reduction account.

5:43 P.M. – On agreeing to the Fleming amendment Failed by voice vote.

5:33 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions ofH. Res. 363, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Flemming amendment under the five-minute rule.

5:31 P.M. – Amendment offered by Mr. Fleming.

An amendment to reduce the Environmental Programs and Management account by $48,206,000 and applies the savings to the spending reduction account.

5:03 P.M. – Mr. Simpson raised a point of order against the Johnson, E. B. amendment Mr. Simpson stated that the provisions appropriate funds for a program not authorized. The Chair sustained the point of order.

5:00 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions ofH. Res. 363, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the E.B. Johnson(TX) amendment under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.Amendment offered by Ms. Johnson, E. B..

An amendment that inserts “and fellowships” after development within the Science and Technology account.

4:58 P.M. – POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the LaTourette en bloc amendments, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendments and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. LaTourette demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendments until a time to be announced.

4:40 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions ofH. Res. 363, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the LaTourette En Bloc amendments under the five-minute rule.Amendments en bloc offered by Mr. LaTourette.

An amendment comprised of several amendments offered en bloc: reduce the Science and Technology account by $20 million and increase the Environmental Programs and Management account by $13 million, increase the funding for the Geographic Programs by $50 million and increase the funding for the Great Lakes Initiative by $50 million.

4:38 P.M. – On agreeing to the Moran amendment Failed by voice vote.

4:04 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions ofH. Res. 363, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Moran amendment under the five-minute rule.

4:03 P.M. – Amendment offered by Mr. Moran.

An amendment to strike the Wild Lands Funding Prohibition account from the bill.

4:02 P.M. – On agreeing to the Dicks amendment Failed by voice vote.

3:34 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions ofH. Res. 363, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Dicks amendment under the five-minute rule.Amendment offered by Mr. Dicks.

An amendment to strike section 121 of the bill.

3:33 P.M. – On agreeing to the Dicks amendment Failed by voice vote.

3:23 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions ofH. Res. 363, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Dicks amendment under the five-minute rule.Amendment offered by Mr. Dicks.

An amendment to strike section 120 from the bill.

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Dicks amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes 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.

3:02 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions ofH. Res. 363, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Dicks amendment under the five-minute rule.Amendment offered by Mr. Dicks.

An amendment to strike section 119 from the bill.

3:01 P.M. – On agreeing to the Dicks amendment Failed by voice vote.

2:53 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions ofH. Res. 363, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Dicks amendment under the five-minute rule.Amendment offered by Mr. Dicks.

An amendment to strike section 118 from the bill.

2:46 P.M. – POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Dicks amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes 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.

2:09 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions ofH. Res. 363, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Dicks amendment under the five-minute rule.Amendment offered by Mr. Dicks.

An amendment to strike section 116 of the bill.

2:05 P.M. – On agreeing to the Scalise amendment as modified Agreed to by recorded vote:(Roll No. 657).

2:01 P.M. – On agreeing to the Reed amendment Agreed to by recorded vote:(Roll No. 656).

1:55 P.M. – On agreeing to the Dold amendment Failed by recorded vote:(Roll No. 655).

1:52 P.M. – On agreeing to the Amash amendment Failed by recorded vote:(Roll No. 654).

1:47 P.M. – On agreeing to the Tonko amendment Failed by recorded vote:(Roll No. 653).

1:44 P.M. – On agreeing to the Dicks amendment Agreed to by recorded vote:(Roll No. 652).

1:39 P.M. – On agreeing to the Clarke (MI) amendment Failed by recorded vote:(Roll No. 651).

1:15 P.M. – UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

Considered as unfinished business.

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 27.

1:12 P.M. – The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.

H.R. 440:: to provide for the establishment of the Special Envoy to Promote Religious Freedom of Religious Minorities in the Near East and South Central Asia

1:11 P.M. – At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

12:33 P.M. – DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate onH.R. 440.Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Smith (NJ) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until later in the legislative day.

12:09 P.M. – ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House resumed one minute speeches.

H.R. 1309:: to extend the authorization of the national flood insurance program, to achieve reforms to improve the financial integrity and stability of the program, and to increase the role of private markets in the management of flood insurance risk, and for other purposes

Senate returned papers to House.

The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passedS. 1406andS. 846. The Senate also agreed to return the papers ofH.R. 1309.

12:03 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 P.M. – PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Sires to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.

12:01 P.M. – Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Rick Postell, Christian Renewal Church, Brunswick, Georgia.

12:00 P.M. – The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 27.

11:08 A.M. – The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.

10:01 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.The Speaker designated the Honorable Kenny Marchant to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

10:00 A.M. – The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

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07/25/2011 Nativegrl77

The Senate Convenes at 2:00pmET July 25, 2011

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in morning business until 4:30pm with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.
At 3:40pm, the Senate will observe a moment of silence in memory of Officer Jacob J. Chesnut and Detective John M. Gibson of the United States Capitol Police who were killed 13 years ago defending this Capitol against an armed intruder.
Following morning business, the Senate will proceed to Executive Sessionto consider the following nominations, en bloc:
- Calendar #83 Paul A. Engelmayer, of New York, to be US District Judge for the Southern District of New York and
- Calendar #84 Ramona Villagomez Manglona, of the Northern Mariana Islands, to be District Judge for the Northern Mariana Islands for a term of ten years.
With one hour for debate equally divided in the usual form.
Upon the use or yielding back of time (at approximately 5:30pm), the Senate will conduct a roll call vote on confirmation of Calendar #83. Calendar #84 is expected to be confirmed by voice vote

At 4:30pm today, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider the following nominations en bloc:

– Calendar #83 Paul A. Engelmayer, of New York, to be US District Judge for the Southern District of New York and

– Calendar #84 Ramona Villagomez Manglona, of the Northern Mariana Islands, to be District Judge for the Northern Mariana Islands for a term of ten years.

With one hour for debate equally divided in the usual form.

Upon the use or yielding back of time (at approximately 5:30pm), the Senate will conduct a roll call vote on confirmation of Calendar #83. Calendar #84 is expected to be confirmed by voice vote.

Senator Reid also announced additional roll call votes are possible during today’s session

By unanimous consent, the previous order with respect to the roll call vote scheduled for 5:30pm today has been vitiated and re-scheduled until 12:15pm on Tuesday.

At 12:15pm on Tuesday, July 26^th, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider the following nominations en bloc:

– Calendar #83 Paul A. Engelmayer, of New York, to be US District Judge for the Southern District of New York and

– Calendar #84 Ramona Villagomez Manglona, of the Northern Mariana Islands, to be District Judge for the Northern Mariana Islands for a term of ten years.

With 2 minutes of debate equally divided and controlled in the usual form.

Therefore at approximately 12:17pm on Tuesday, the Senate will conduct a roll call vote on confirmation of Calendar #83. Calendar #84 is expected to be confirmed by voice vote.

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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JULY 25, 2011
112TH CONGRESS – FIRST SESSION

7:28 P.M. – ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.

H.R. 1383:: to temporarily preserve higher rates for tuition and fees for programs of education at non-public institutions of higher learning pursued by individuals enrolled in the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs before the enactment of the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Improvements Act of 2010, and for other purposes

7:25 P.M. – At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

7:17 P.M. – DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to supend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment to H.R. 1383.Mr. Miller (FL) moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment.

S. 1103:: to extend the term of the incumbent Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation

7:16 P.M. – Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

7:06 P.M. – DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1103.Considered under suspension of the rules.

7:05 P.M. – Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

7:04 P.M. – The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.

7:03 P.M. – Mr. Webster filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 370.

H.R. 2584:: making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes

7:02 P.M. – Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2584as unfinished business.On motion to rise Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. Simpson moved to rise.

On agreeing to the Hochul amendment Failed by recorded vote: 141 – 271 (Roll no. 636).

6:55 P.M. – On agreeing to the Richmond amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 221 – 192 (Roll no. 635).

6:49 P.M. – On agreeing to the Cleaver amendment Failed by recorded vote: 165 – 248 (Roll no. 634).

6:43 P.M. – On agreeing to the Huelskamp amendment Failed by recorded vote: 126 – 284 (Roll no. 633).

6:36 P.M. – On agreeing to the Moran amendment Failed by recorded vote: 175 – 237 (Roll no. 632).

6:10 P.M. – UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.

6:09 P.M. – POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Hochul amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Hochul demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

6:05 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 363, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Hochul amendment under the five-minute rule.Amendment offered by Ms. Hochul.

An amendment to reduce the amount in the Bureau of Land Management account available for the processing of applications for drilling permits by $4,452,000.

6:04 P.M. – On agreeing to the Richmond amendment Failed by voice vote.

5:59 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 363, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Richmond amendment under the five-minute rule.Amendment offered by Mr. Richmond.

An amendment to reduce the Management of Lands and Resources account by $10,617,000 and increase the North American Wetlands Conservation Fund account by the same amount.

5:58 P.M. – POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Richmond amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Richmond demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

5:53 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 363, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Richmond amendment under the five-minute rule.Amendment offered by Mr. Richmond.

An amendment to reduce the Management of Lands and Resources account by $6,000,000 and increase the Regulation and Enforcement, Ocean Energy Managment account by $5,000,000.

3:46 P.M. – POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Cleaver amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Moran demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

3:39 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 363, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Cleaver amendment under the five-minute rule.

3:38 P.M. – MOMENT OF SILENCE – The House in the Committee of the Whole observed a moment of silence in memory of Officer Jacob J. Chestnut and Detective John M. Gibson of the United States Capitol Police.

3:37 P.M. – Amendment offered by Mr. Cleaver.

An amendment to reduce the Management of Lands and Resources account by $3,000,000 and increase the Environmental Programs and Management account by $3,000,000.

3:36 P.M. – POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Huelskamp amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Huelskamp demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

3:19 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 363, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Huelskamp amendment under the five-minute rule.

3:18 P.M. – Amendment offered by Mr. Huelskamp.

An amendment to reduce the various accounts by $3,000,231,000 and applies the savings to the spending reduction account.

POSTPONED 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. Simpson 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 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 363, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Moran amendment under the five-minute rule.

3:06 P.M. – Amendment offered by Mr. Moran.

An amendment to reduce the funds in the Management of Lands and Resources account by $18,663,000 and increase the Indian Health Facilities account by $18,663,000.

2:58 P.M. – On agreeing to the Simpson amendment Agreed to by voice vote.Amendments en bloc offered by Mr. Simpson.

An amendment to make technical and conforming changes to the bill.

2:12 P.M. – Subsequently, the Committee resumed it’s sitting.

2:11 P.M. – The Committee of the Whole rose informally to receive a message from the President.

1:48 P.M. – GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 2584.The Speaker designated the Honorable John Campbell to act as Chairman of the Committee.

House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 363and Rule XVIII.

1:47 P.M. – Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2584with 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. Bill is open to amendments. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. The Chair of the Committee of the Whole may accord priority in recognition on the basis of whether the Member offering an amendment has caused it to be printed in the portion of the Congressional Record designated for that purpose in clause 8 of rule XVIII.Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 363.

1:46 P.M. – On approving the Journal Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 233 – 108, 2 Present (Roll no. 631).

H.R. 1309:: to extend the authorization of the national flood insurance program, to achieve reforms to improve the financial integrity and stability of the program, and to increase the role of private markets in the management of flood insurance risk, and for other purposes

1:36 P.M. – House requested return of papers pursuant to H.Res. 368

H. Res. 363:: providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 2584) making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes

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

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 205 – 131 (Roll no. 630).

1:05 P.M. – Considered as unfinished business.

1:04 P.M. – UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of H. Res. 363and on agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal, both of which further proceedings had been postponed.

H. Res. 368:: requesting return of official papers on H.R. 1309

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

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.

Considered as privileged matter.

H. Res. 363:: providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 2584) making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes

1:03 P.M. – POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 363, the Chair put the question on adoption of the resolution and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Bishop (UT) demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption until later in the legislative day.

1:02 P.M. – The previous question was ordered without objection.

12:18 P.M. – DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 363.Considered as privileged matter.

12:16 P.M. – The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on July 22, 2011 at 3:28 p.m.: That the Senate passed S. Res. 234 and S. 300.

12:03 P.M. – ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Clay to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

12:02 P.M. – POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – The Speaker announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day’s proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Poe (TX) demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Speaker announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Poe (TX) demanded the yeas and nays and the Speaker announced that further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal would be postponed until later in the legislative day.

12:01 P.M. – Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.

12:00 P.M. – The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 25.

10:07 A.M. – The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.

10:01 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.The Speaker designated the Honorable John Campbell to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

10:00 A.M. – The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

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The Senate Convened at 9:30amET July 21, 2011

Following Leader remarks, Senator Reid will to move to proceed to H.R.2560, the Cut, Cap and Balance Act. The time until 2:00pm will be equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees, with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each, with the Republicans controlling the first 30 minutes and the Majority controlling the next 30 minutes.
Senator Reid announced he intends to allow for a full debate on H.R.2560 over the next few days.


VOTES

At this point, it is likely a roll call vote on the motion to table the motion to proceed to H.R.2560, the Cut, Cap and Balance Act will occur around 10:30am on Friday, July 22^nd.

However, this is subject to change. Once a vote is set, another message will be posted.

The Senate has passed S.1103, a bill to extend the term of the incumbent Director of the FBI with a Coburn amendment, which is at the desk and the committee-reported substitute amendment by voice vote and entered into the following consent agreement with respect to the expected nomination of Robert Mueller.

If Robert S. Mueller, III, is nominated to be Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the nomination will be placed directly on the Executive Calendar; and at a time to be determined by the Majority Leader, in consultation with the Republican Leader, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider the nomination with 2 hours for debate equally divded in the usual form; upon the use or yielding back of time the Senate will proceed to vote without intervening action or debate on the nomination.


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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JULY 21, 2011
112TH CONGRESS – FIRST SESSION

The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on July 22, 2011.

On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. Crenshaw moved that the House do now adjourn.

H.R. 2551:: making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes

9:40 P.M. – Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2551as unfinished business.On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. Crenshaw moved that the committee rise.

9:39 P.M. – On agreeing to the Flake amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

9:31 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 359, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Flake amendment.Amendment offered by Mr. Flake.

An amendment numbered 11 printed in House Report 112-173 to prohibit use of funds by Members, committees, and leadership for purchase of online ads that link to a website maintained by Members, committees, and leadership offices.

9:30 P.M. – On agreeing to the Flake amendment Failed by voice vote.

9:22 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 359, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Flake amendment.Amendment offered by Mr. Flake.

An amendment numbered 10 printed in House Report 112-173 to require all mail funded by the Members’ representational allowance and from funds for official mail for committees and leadership offices of the House bear the official letterhead of the Member, committee, or office involved.

The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

9:21 P.M. – Considered as unfinished business.

9:20 P.M. – ORDER OF PROCEDURE – Mr. Crenshaw asked unanimous consent that during further consideration of H.R. 2551 pursuant to H. Res. 359, the following amendments be permitted to be offered out of the specified order: Amendment No. 10 by Mr. Flake; Amendment No. 11 by Mr. Flake. Agreed to without objection.Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2551as unfinished business.

On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. Crenshaw moved that the Committee rise.

9:19 P.M. – On agreeing to the Hanna amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

9:15 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 359, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hanna amendment.Amendment offered by Mr. Hanna.

An amendment numbered 16 printed in House Report 112-173 to prohibit use of funds by the Chief Administrative Officer to make any payments from any MRA for the leasing of a vehicle in an amount that exceeds $1,000 in any month.

9:14 P.M. – POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Thompson (PA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Honda demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

9:03 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 359, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Thompson (PA) amendment.Amendment offered by Mr. Thompson (PA).

An amendment numbered 15 printed in House Report 112-173 to prohibit use of funds to purchase, acquire, install, or use any medium screw base compact fluorescent lamp or light bulb (CFL).

9:02 P.M. – On agreeing to the Paulsen amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

8:58 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 359, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Paulsen amendment.Amendment offered by Mr. Paulsen.

An amendment numbered 14 printed in House Report 112-173 to prevent use of funds to distribute printed copies of the Congressional Record to Member offices.

8:57 P.M. – On agreeing to the Paulsen amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

8:56 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 359, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Paulsen amendment.Amendment offered by Mr. Paulsen.

An amendment numbered 13 printed in House Report 112-173 to prevent the distribution of printed legislation to Member offices unless a Member requests the legislation.

8:55 P.M. – POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Stutzman amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Crenshaw 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 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 359, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Stutzman amendment.Amendment offered by Mr. Stutzman.

An amendment numbered 8 printed in House Report 112-173 to reduce the GPO funding by $4,946,140.80 by transferring $3,414,150.29 from GPO, Congressional Printing and Binding and $1,531,990.51 from GPO, Office of Superintendent of Documents, to the spending reduction account.

8:45 P.M. – On agreeing to the Altmire amendment as modified Agreed to by voice vote.

8:40 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 359, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Altmire amendment, as modified.Altmire amendment modified by unanimous consent.

Amendment offered by Mr. Altmire.

An amendment numbered 7, as modified, printed in House Report 112-173 to restore $1 million in funding to the Thirty-Year Mass Deacidification Program with the Library of Congress’ Salaries and Expenses Account.

8:39 P.M. – POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Broun (GA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Broun (GA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

8:33 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 359, the Committee of the Whole proceed with 10 minutes of debate on the Broun (GA) amendment.Amendment offered by Mr. Broun (GA).

An amendment numbered 6 printed in House Report 112-173 to reduce funding for the Botanic Garden to the FY 2008 level (a $3,192,000 reduction) and apply the savings to the spending reduction account.

8:30 P.M. – POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Hayworth amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Hayworth demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

8:24 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 359, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hayworth amendment.Amendment offered by Ms. Hayworth.

An amendment numbered 5 printed in House Report 112-173 to reduce funding for the Botanic Garden by $632,780 and apply the savings to the spending reduction account.

8:23 P.M. – On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment Failed by voice vote.

8:19 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 359, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Broun (GA) amendment.Amendment offered by Mr. Broun (GA).

An amendment numbered 4 printed in House Report 112-173 to reduce funding for the Office of Compliance to the FY 2008 level ($467,000 reduction) and transfers the savings to the spending reduction account.

8:18 P.M. – On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment Failed by voice vote.

8:13 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 359, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Broun (GA) amendment.

8:12 P.M. – Amendment offered by Mr. Broun (GA).

An amendment numbered 3 printed in House Report 112-173 to reduce funding for the Joint Economic Committee by $1,050,750 (25%) and transfers those dollars to the spending reduction account.

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Watt(NC) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Watt(NC) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

8:00 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 359, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Watt (NC) amendment.Amendment offered by Mr. Watt.

An amendment numbered 2 printed in House Report 112-173 to reduce funding for the Office of Congressional Ethics (OCE) by 40% ($619,200) and transfer the funds to the Spending Reduction Account.

7:59 P.M. – On agreeing to the Honda amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

7:58 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 359, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Honda amendment.

7:57 P.M. – Amendment offered by Mr. Honda.

An amendment numbered 1 printed in House Report 112-173 to transfer Member Transition Activities funds to increase the Capitol Police fund by $1,000,000 in order to establish a Security Fund for Member’s District Office Security Upgrades.

7:29 P.M. – GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 2551.House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 359and Rule XVIII.

The Speaker designated the Honorable Rob Woodall to act as Chairman of the Committee.

7:28 P.M. – Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2551with 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. Specified amendments are in order.Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 359.

7:27 P.M. – ORDER OF BUSINESS – Mr. Crenshaw asked unanimous consent that during consideration of H.R. 2551, pursuant to House Resolution 359, the following amendments be permitted to be offered out of the specified order: Amendment No. 9 by Mr. Moran and Amendment No. 12 by Mr. Holt. Agreed to without objection.Mr. Bishop (UT) filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 363.

H.R. 1315:: to amend the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act to strengthen the review authority of the Financial Stability Oversight Council of regulations issued by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection

7:26 P.M. – The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 1315.The text of H.R. 830, as passed by the House, was appended to the end of H.R. 1315as new matter.

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

On passage Passed by recorded vote: 241 – 173 (Roll no. 621).

7:18 P.M. – On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 183 – 232 (Roll no. 620).

7:01 P.M. – The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.

6:49 P.M. – DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Michaud motion to recommit with instructions, pending reservation of a point of order. 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 retaining the current two-thirds majority vote requirement for the Financial Stability Oversight Council to set aside a Consumer Financial Protection Bureau regulation designed to safeguard seniors from fraud relating to their Social Security and Medicare benefits, foreclosure, robosigning, reverse mortgages, and pensions or other retirement savings. Subsequently, the point of order was withdrawn.

6:48 P.M. – Mr. Michaud moved to recommit with instructions to Financial Services.

6:47 P.M. – The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S. 1103.

H.R. 1315:: to amend the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act to strengthen the review authority of the Financial Stability Oversight Council of regulations issued by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection

6:46 P.M. – The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.The House adopted the amendments en gross as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.

6:45 P.M. – The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 1315.

6:44 P.M. – On agreeing to the Rigell amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 246 – 167 (Roll no. 619).

6:40 P.M. – On agreeing to the Maloney amendment Failed by recorded vote: 168 – 244 (Roll no. 618).

6:37 P.M. – On agreeing to the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment Failed by recorded vote: 175 – 240 (Roll no. 617).

6:33 P.M. – On agreeing to the Miller (NC) amendment Failed by recorded vote: 175 – 238 (Roll no. 616).

6:28 P.M. – On agreeing to the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment Failed by recorded vote: 170 – 239 (Roll no. 615).

6:03 P.M. – UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the question of adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings were postponed.

6:02 P.M. – POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Rigell amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Miller (NC) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

5:55 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 358, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rigell amendment.Amendment offered by Mr. Rigell.

An amendment numbered 11 printed in House Report 112-172 to require the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to (1) submit an analysis on the impact of its proposed rule or regulation on the financial industry, and (2) an analysis of consumers and small businesses’ access to credit as a result of the regulation, to the Financial Stability Oversight Council for the purposes of public review.

5:54 P.M. – On agreeing to the Lankford amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

5:47 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 358, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Lankford amendment.

5:46 P.M. – Amendment offered by Mr. Lankford.

An amendment numbered 10 printed in House Report 112-172 to require the Inspector General of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System/CFPB to submit an annual report to Congress no later than February 1, 2012, and every year thereafter, which identifies (1) all new guidance/regulation/ru es prescribed by the Bureau, (2) any Bureau authority which overlaps with other federal agencies/departments, (3) Bureau administrative expenses, and (4) Bureau unobligated balances. Would require that the report be posted online and published using existing funds.

On agreeing to the DeFazio amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

5:45 P.M. – VACATING PROCEEDINGS – Mr. DeFazio asked unanimous consent to vacate the proceedings by which a recorded vote was ordered on the adoption of amendment no. 3 to the end that the amendment be agreed to by the voice vote.POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Maloney amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mrs. Capito demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

5:37 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 358, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Maloney amendment.

5:36 P.M. – Amendment offered by Mrs. Maloney.

An amendment numbered 9 printed in House Report 112-172 to transfer all authority that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau would receive to the Secretary of the Treasury if no Commission Chair is in place by July 21st until such time as a Chair has been confirmed by the Senate.

On agreeing to the Chu amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

5:31 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 358, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Chu amendment.

5:30 P.M. – Amendment offered by Ms. Chu.

An amendment numbered 8 printed in House Report 112-172 to give additional responsibility to the Commissioner responsible for oversight of the Bureau’s activities pertaining to the protection of older consumers, minorities, youth, and veterans. The commissioner would be required to research how language barriers can lead to unfair and abusive lending practices, and report to full Commission ways to protect consumers from these unfair and deceptive practices.

On agreeing to the Quigley amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

5:28 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 358, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Quigley amendment.

5:27 P.M. – Amendment offered by Mr. Quigley.

An amendment numbered 7 printed in House Report 112-172 to require the Financial Stability Oversight Council to provide live online streaming or broadcasting of Council meetings pertaining to review of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau regulations.

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Jackson Lee amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mrs. Capito demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

5:19 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 358, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee amendment No. 6.Amendment offered by Ms. Jackson Lee (TX).

An amendment numbered 6 printed in House Report 112-172 to restore time limits in which the Financial Stability Oversight Council must review and make a determination on regulations issued by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

5:18 P.M. – POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Miller (NC) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Miller (NC) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

5:10 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 358, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Miller (NC) amendment.Amendment offered by Mr. Miller (NC).

An amendment numbered 5 printed in House Report 112-172 to require specific disclosure of information related to filing agency petitions to the Financial Stability Oversight Council to overturn Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rulemaking.

On agreeing to the Paulsen amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

5:05 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 358, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Paulsen amendment.Amendment offered by Mr. Paulsen.

An amendment numbered 4 printed in House Report 112-172 to clarify that the nonvoting members of the council are allowed to petition against any rule made by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), even if they represent an industry the CFPB is not permitted to regulate.

5:02 P.M. – POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the DeFazio amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. DeFazio demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

4:54 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 358, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the DeFazio amendment.Amendment offered by Mr. DeFazio.

An amendment numbered 3 printed in House Report 112-172 to eliminate potential conflicts of interest by providing that no Member of the Financial Stability Oversight Council may participate in a vote to issue a stay of, or set aside, a regulation issued by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection if said regulation would affect an institution for which that individual was employed in the preceding 2 years.

4:53 P.M. – POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Jackson Lee amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Jackson Lee demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

4:46 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 358, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee amendment.

4:45 P.M. – Amendment offered by Ms. Jackson Lee (TX).

An amendment numbered 2 printed in House Report 112-172 to restore a 2/3 majority vote in order for the Financial Stability Oversight Council to overrule Consumer Financial Protection Bureau regulation.

On agreeing to the Maloney amendment Failed by voice vote.

4:36 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 358, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Maloney amendment.Amendment offered by Mrs. Maloney.

An amendment numbered 1 printed in House Report 112-172 to strike Section 1023 of the Dodd-Frank Act giving the Financial Stability Oversight Council the ability to override Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rules.

3:21 P.M. – GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 1315.The Speaker designated the Honorable Ted Poe to act as Chairman of the Committee.

House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 358and Rule XVIII.

3:20 P.M. – Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1315with 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. Specified amendments are in order. In lieu of the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Financial Services now printed in the bill, it shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of the Rules Committee Print dated July 14, 2011.Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 358.

H. Res. 358:: providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 1315) to amend the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act to strengthen the review authority of the Financial Stability Oversight Council of regulations issued by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, and for other purposes

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

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 238 – 177 (Roll no. 614).

3:12 P.M. – Considered as unfinished business.UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of H. Res. 358, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.

H. Res. 359:: providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 2551) making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes

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

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 239 – 172 (Roll no. 613).

2:47 P.M. – The previous question was ordered without objection.

2:11 P.M. – DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 359.Considered as privileged matter.

H. Res. 358:: providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 1315) to amend the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act to strengthen the review authority of the Financial Stability Oversight Council of regulations issued by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, and for other purposes

2:10 P.M. – POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 358, the Chair put the question on adoption of the resolution and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mrs. Slaughter demanded the yeas and nay, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the resolution until later in the legislative day.

1:07 P.M. – DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 358.

1:06 P.M. – Considered as privileged matter.On question of consideration of the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 227 – 173 (Roll no. 612).

12:42 P.M. – At the conclusion of debate on the Fudge point of order, the Chair put the question on consideraton of the resolution.

12:24 P.M. – POINT OF ORDER AGAINST CONSIDERATION – Ms. Fudge stated that the provisions of H.Res. 358 violate section 426(a) of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 by imposing an unfunded mandate and made a point of order against the consideration of the resolution. Subsequently, the Chair noted that the required threshold of identifying the specific language in question had been met, and the House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the question of consideration. At the conclusion of debate on the question of consideration, the Chair will put the question to wit: Will the House now consider the resolution?

12:23 P.M. – By direction of the Committee on Rules, Mr. Sessions called up the resolution, H.Res. 358, and asked for its immediate consideration.

12:03 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.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Walz of MN to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

12:01 P.M. – Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.

12:00 P.M. – The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 21.

11:40 A.M. – The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.

11:23 A.M. – MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House resumed with Morning-Hour Debate.

11:22 A.M. – The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed H.R. 2055amended. The Senate insisted on its amendment, requested a conference with the House, and appointed conferees.

10:01 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.The Speaker designated the Honorable Eric A. “Rick” Crawford to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

10:00 A.M. – The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

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The Senate Convened at 9:30amET July 14,2011

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business for one hour with Senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each with the time equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees with the Republicans controlling the first half and the Majority controlling the final half.

Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of H.R.2055, the Military Construction, Veterans’ Affairs and related agencies Appropriations bill, post-cloture.

By unanimous consent, all time during adjournment, morning business and recess will count post-cloture.

We hope to begin consideration of H.R.2055 early during Thursday’s session of the Senate.

By unanimous consent, at 12:20pm, the Senate will proceed to the consideration of H.R.2055, the Military Construction, Veterans’ Affairs and related agencies Appropriations bill.

Following the opening remarks of the two Managers, Senator Sessions will be recognized to raise a 303(c) Budget Act point of Order. Senator Johnson (SD) will be then recognized to waive the applicable portions of the Budget Act.

There will then be up to 4 hours of debate equally divided and controlled between Senators Johnson (SD) and Sessions or their designees.

The Senate is now debating the motion to waive the Budget Act with respect to H.R.2055, the Military Construction, Veterans’ Affairs and related agencies Appropriations bill.

Debate time is expected to be yielded back at approximately 3:30pm and the Senate will then conduct a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to waive the Budget Act with respect to H.R.2055. If cloture is invoked, the Senate will then conduct a 2nd vote on the motion to waive the Budget Act. Senators should be aware the second vote may be a roll call vote.

At 4:02pm the Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to waive the budget act with respect to H.R.2055, the Military Construction, Veterans’ Affairs and related agencies Appropriations bill. Waived: 56-40.

3:37pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to waive the Budget Act with respect to H.R.2055, the MilCon Appropriations bill. Invoked: 71-26.

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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JULY 14, 2011
112TH CONGRESS – FIRST SESSION

7:58 P.M. –

On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on July 15, 2011.

Mr. Reed moved that the House do now adjourn.

7:27 P.M. –

SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

Mr. Frelinghuysen asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 10:00 a.m. on July 15. Agreed to without objection.

H.R. 2354:

making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes

7:26 P.M. –

Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2354 as unfinished business.

On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.

7:25 P.M. –

Mr. Frelinghuysen moved that the committee rise.

7:20 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Adams amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Adams demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

7:11 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to an order of the House of July 14, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Adams amendment.

Amendment offered by Mrs. Adams.

An amendment to prohibit the use of funds for maintaining, developing, or creating any Web site which diseminates information regarding energy efficiency and educational programs on energy efficiency specifically to children under 18 years of age.

7:10 P.M. –

By unanimous consent, the Rohrabacher amendment was withdrawn.

7:06 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to an order of the House of July 14, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rohrabacher amendment No. 3.

7:05 P.M. –

Amendment offered by Mr. Rohrabacher.

An amendment to prohibit the use of funds to carry out projects described in section 1703(b)(5) of the Energy Policy Act of 2005.

POSTPONED 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.

6:58 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to an order of the House of July 14, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rohrabacher amendment No. 2.

Amendment offered by Mr. Rohrabacher.

An amendment that states not less than 10 percent of the funds made available by this Act for carrying out section 1703 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 16513) shall be available for carrying out projects described in subsection (b)(4) of such section that use coolants different from those commerical technologies that are in service at the time the guarantee is issued.

6:56 P.M. –

Mr. Frelinghuysen raised a point of order against the Rohrabacher amendment Mr. Frelinghuysen stated that the provisions of the Rohrabacher amendment sought to change existing law and constitued legislation in appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.

6:52 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to an order of the House of July 14, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rohrabacher amendment No. 1.

6:51 P.M. –

Amendment offered by Mr. Rohrabacher.

An amendment to provide that of the funds made available in the bill for carrying out projects described in subsection(b)(5), funds shall not exceed the amount made available by the Secretary to carry out projects described in subsection (b)(4) that use coolants different from those commerical technologies that are in service at the time the guarantee is issued.

On agreeing to the Cravaack amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

6:47 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to an order of the House of July 14, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Cravaack amendment No. 80.

Amendment offered by Mr. Cravaack.

An amendment numbered 80 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds 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.

6:46 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Burgess amendment No. 70, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Burgess demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

6:39 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to an order of the House of July 14, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Burgess amendment No. 70.

Amendment offered by Mr. Burgess.

An amendment numbered 70 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds to be used to implement or enforce section 430.32(x) of title 10, Code of Federal Regulations or to 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.

On agreeing to the Luetkemeyer amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

6:32 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to an order of the House of July 14, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Luetkemeyer amendment.

6:31 P.M. –

Amendment offered by Mr. Luetkemeyer.

An amendment 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 of 2007.

6:29 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Luetkemeyer amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

6:23 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to an order of the House of July 14, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Luetkemeyer amendment No. 21.

Amendment offered by Mr. Luetkemeyer.

An amendment numbered 21 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds for the study of the Missouri River Projects authorized in section 108 of the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2009 (division C of Public Law 111-8).

6:19 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Harris amendment No. 53, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Harris demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

6:12 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to an order of the House of July 14, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Harris amendment No. 53.

6:11 P.M. –

Amendment offered by Mr. Harris.

An amendment numbered 53 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds for 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 (42 U.S.C. 17337).

6:03 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to an order of the House of July 14, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Blackburn amendment No. 2.

Amendment offered by Mrs. Blackburn.

An amendment to reduce each amount made available by this bill by 1 percent.

6:02 P.M. –

5:56 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to an order of the House of July 14, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Blackburn amendment No. 1.

Amendment offered by Mrs. Blackburn.

An amendment to reduce each amount made available this Act by 5%.

5:55 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Landry amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Landry demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

5:51 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to an order of the House of July 14, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Landry amendment No. 76.

Amendment offered by Mr. Landry.

An amendment No. 76 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds to be used to pay the salary of individuals appointed to their current position through, or otherwise carry out, paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) of section 5503(a) of title 5, United States Code.

5:50 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Young (IN) amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

5:47 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to an order of the House of July 14, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Young (IN) amendment No. 75.

Amendment offered by Mr. Young (IN).

An amendment No. 75 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds to be used to pay the salaries of Department of Energy employees to carry out section 407 of division A of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

5:46 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Flores amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

5:39 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to an order of the House of July 14, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Flores amendment No. 27.

Amendment offered by Mr. Flores.

An amendment No. 27 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds to be used to enforce section 526 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007. Section 526 prohibits Federal agencies from procuring synfuel unless its life-cycle GHG emissions are less than those for conventional petroleum sources.

5:38 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Broun (GA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Broun (GA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

5:34 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to an order of the House of July 14, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Broun (GA) amendment No. 63.

Amendment offered by Mr. Broun (GA).

An amendment No. 63 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds to be used to carry out the activities specified in section 505 of the Energy Policy Act of 1992.

5:33 P.M. –

5:24 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to an order of the House of July 14, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Broun (GA) amendment No. 81.

Amendment offered by Mr. Broun (GA).

An amendment No. 81 printed in the Congressional Record to strike the funds made available for the the Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy account under the Department of Energy.

5:23 P.M. –

POSTPONED 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.

5:15 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to an order of the House of July 14, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Scalise amendment.

Amendment offered by Mr. Scalise.

An amendment to increase the Corps of Engineers-Civil-Construction account for the purpose of coastal restoration by $1 million and reduce the Corps of Engineers-Civil-Expenses account by the same amount.

5:14 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Denham amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

5:09 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to an order of the House of July 14, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Denham amendment.

Amendment offered by Mr. Denham.

An amendment to prohibit the use of funds to be used to implement section 10011(b) of Public Law 111-11, regarding the restoration of the San Joaquin River and the reintroduction of the California Central Valley Spring Run Chinook salmon.

5:08 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Flake amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Flake demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

5:04 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to an order of the House of July 14, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Flake amendment No. 2.

Amendment offered by Mr. Flake.

An amendment to prohibit the use of funds to be used for the Fossil Energy Research and Development program of the Department of Energy.

5:03 P.M. –

POSTPONED 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.

4:58 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to an order of the House of July 14, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Capps amendment.

Amendment offered by Mrs. Capps.

An amendment to prohibit the use of funds to be used by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to issue a draft supplemental environmental impact statement (SEIS) for Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant.

4:57 P.M. –

4:50 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to an order of the House of July 14, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Flake amendment No. 1.

Amendment offered by Mr. Flake.

An amendment to prohibit the use of of funds to be used for the Advanced Research Projects Agency – Energy.

4:49 P.M. –

Mr. Frelinghuysen raised a point of order against the Capps amendment Mr. Frelinghuysen stated that the amendment sought to change existing law and constituted legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.

4:44 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to an order of the House of July 14, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Capps amendment, pending reservation of a point of order.

Amendment offered by Mrs. Capps.

An amendment to prohibit the use of funds to be used by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for the purposes of the license renewal process for the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant until advanced, peer-reviewed seismic studies are completed and taken into account.

4:43 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Hastings (WA) amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

4:40 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to an order of the House of July 14, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hastings (WA) amendment.

Amendment offered by Mr. Hastings (WA).

An amendment to prohibit the use of funds to be used by the Corps of Engineers for the removal or associated mitigation of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Project number 2342.

4:39 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Engel amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

4:36 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to an order of the House of July 14, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Engel amendment.

Amendment offered by Mr. Engel.

An amendment to prohibit the use of funds to be used by the Department 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.

4:35 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Hastings (WA) amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

4:31 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to an order of the House of July 14, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hastings (WA) amendment.

Amendment offered by Mr. Hastings (WA).

An amendment to prohibit the use of funds to be used by the Department of Energy to move the Office of Environmental Management under the authority of the Under Secretary for Nuclear Security of the Department of Energy.

4:30 P.M. –

POSTPONED 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 noes had prevailed. Ms. Kaptur demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

4:22 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to an order of the House of July 14, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Kaptur amendment.

Amendment offered by Ms. Kaptur.

An amendment to reduce the Departmental Administration account under the Department of Energy by $10 million and increase the Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy account by the same amount.

On agreeing to the Hastings (WA) amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

4:18 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to an order of the House of July 14, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hastings (WA) amendment.

Amendment offered by Mr. Hastings (WA).

An amendment to prohibit the use of funds to be used to implement or enforce the recommendations or guidance proposed by the Army Corps of Engineers in the final draft of the McNary Shoreline Management Plan, Lake Wallula, Washington.

4:17 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

4:12 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to an order of the House of July 14, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment.

Amendment offered by Ms. Jackson Lee (TX).

An amendment to prohibit the use of funds to be used in contravention of the Department of Energy Organization Act.

4:11 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Gosar amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Visclosky demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

4:00 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to an order of the House of July 14, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gosar amendment.

Amendment offered by Mr. Gosar.

An amendment to prohibit the use of funds to be used to administer or enforce the requirements of the Davis-Bacon Act, except with respect to a contract that exceeds $20 million.

3:59 P.M. –

POSTPONED 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.

3:49 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to an order of the House of July 14, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Cohen amendment.

Amendment offered by Mr. Cohen.

An amendment to reduce the appropriations for fossil energy research and development by $16,000,000.

3:48 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Gosar amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

3:40 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to an order of the House of July 14, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gosar amendment.

Amendment offered by Mr. Gosar.

An amendment numbered 66 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds to be used to implement or enforce section 327.13(a) of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations.

3:38 P.M. –

Mr. Frelinghuysen raised a point of order against the Eshoo amendment Mr. Frelinghuysen stated that the amendment sought to change existing law and constituted legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.

3:33 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to an order of the House of July 14, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Eshoo amendment, pending reservation of a point of order.

Amendment offered by Ms. Eshoo.

An amendment to prohibit the use of funds to enter into a contract with a corporation or other business entity that does not disclose its political expenditures.

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Cole amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Visclosky demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

3:20 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to an order of the House of July 14, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Cole amendment No. 26.

Amendment offered by Mr. Cole.

An amendment numbered 26 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds to implement any rule, regulation, or executive order regarding the disclosure of political contributions that takes effect on or after the date of enactment of H.R. 2354.

3:19 P.M. –

The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

3:18 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

3:14 P.M. –

ORDER OF PROCEDURE – Mr. Frelinghuysen asked unanimous consent that during further consideration of H.R. 2354 in the Committee of the Whole pursuant to H.Res. 337, no further amendment may be offered except amendments specified and agreed upon by the Majority and Minority. Each amendment shall be debatable for 10 minutes, equally divided and controlled by a proponent and an opponent.

H. Res. 350:

electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives

3:13 P.M. –

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

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.

Considered as privileged matter.

3:12 P.M. –

The House received a communication from the Honorable Mazie K. Hirono. Ms. Hirono submitted her resignation from the Committee on Ethics. The resignation was accepted without objection.

H.R. 2354:

making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes

3:11 P.M. –

Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2354 as unfinished business.

On motion that the Committeee rise Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. Frelinghuysen moved that the Committeee rise.

On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment Failed by recorded vote: 187 – 239 (Roll no. 582).

3:07 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Shimkus amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 297 – 130 (Roll no. 581).

3:03 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment Failed by recorded vote: 114 – 309 (Roll no. 580).

3:00 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Schiff amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 214 – 213 (Roll no. 579).

2:57 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment Failed by recorded vote: 99 – 328 (Roll no. 578).

2:53 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Royce amendment Failed by recorded vote: 136 – 291 (Roll no. 577).

2:50 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Holt amendment Failed by recorded vote: 164 – 261 (Roll no. 576).

2:46 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Reed amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 261 – 162 (Roll no. 575).

2:41 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Matheson amendment Failed by recorded vote: 168 – 257 (Roll no. 574).

2:16 P.M. –

UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the question of adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings were postponed.

12:39 P.M. –

PRO FORMA AMENDMENTS – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with pro forma amendments under the five-minute rule.

12:38 P.M. –

The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

Considered as unfinished business.

12:04 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 P.M. –

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

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

12:01 P.M. –

Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Dr. George Dillard, Peachtree City Christian Church, Peachtree City, Georgia.

12:00 P.M. –

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 14.

11:00 A.M. –

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

10:01 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.

The Speaker designated the Honorable Daniel Webster to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

10:00 A.M. –

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.