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CONGRESS: the Republican led House – State Work Period August 6-September 7, 2012 – the Senate considers S.3364,BringJobsBackAct

07/19/2012 Nativegrl77

Motion to invoke Cloture to proceed to S.3364Bring the JObs Home Act – NOT invoked 56-42 Brown,Heller,Snowe and Collins voted with Dems – Kohl (D-WI) NV

Convenes: 9:30am
Following the prayer and pledge, the Majority Leader will be recognized.
The first hour of debate will be 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.
As a reminder, cloture was filed on the motion to proceed to S.3364, the Bring Jobs Home Act during Tuesday’s session. As a result, the cloture vote on the motion to proceed to S.3364 will be at 2:15pm on Thursday.

At 2:15pm today, the Senate will proceed to a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.3364, the Bring Jobs Home Act.

2:15pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.3364, the Bring Jobs Home Act

2:15pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.3364, the Bring Jobs Home Act; NOT invoked 56-42

Senator Reid announced on the floor there will be no further roll call votes today. Senators should expect the next vote to occur at approximately 5:30pm on Monday, July 23 in relation to Executive Calendar #663, the nomination of Michael A. Shipp, of New Jersey, to be U.S. District Judge for the District of New Jersey. Another message will be sent when the vote is scheduled.

Senator Reid filed cloture on Executive Calendar #663, the nomination of Michael A. Shipp, of New Jersey, to be U.S. District Judge for the District of New Jersey. By consent, the cloture vote will occur at 5:30pm on Monday, July 23.

WRAP UP

ROLL CALL VOTE

1) Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.3364, the Bring Jobs Home Act; Not Invoked: 56-42

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

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

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

Completed the Rule 14 process of S.3401, the Tax Relief Act of 2012. (Hatch)

Considered the following 2 bills to have been read twice and subsequently placed on the calendar:

– S.3412, the Middle Class Tax Cut Act of 2012. (Reid)

– S.3413, the Tax Hike Prevention Act of 2012. (Hatch)

No EXECUTIVE ITEMS

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The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on July 19, 2012. Click on link below for live stream

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10:00:43 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:59 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Daniel Webster to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:01:22 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.
11:19:36 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:49 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 19.
12:01:51 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Jeffrey Bayhi, St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
12:04:44 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:04:47 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Ms. Jenkins to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:05:05 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.
12:09:13 P.M.		The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed H.R. 1627 amended.
12:09:36 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House resumed with one minute speeches.
12:42:07 P.M.	H.R. 5856	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5856 — “Making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013, and for other purposes.”
12:45:07 P.M.	H.R. 5856	The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
12:46:32 P.M.	H.R. 5856	An amendment, offered by Mr. King (IA), to prohibit the use of funds used in contravention of section 7 of title 1, United States Code.
12:47:24 P.M.	H.R. 5856	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 717, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Second King (IA) amendment under the five-minute rule.
12:51:56 P.M.	H.R. 5856	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Second King (IA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Dicks demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
12:53:38 P.M.	H.R. 5856	An amendment, offered by Ms. Lee (CA), to add a new section for operations of the Armed Forces in Afghanistan.
12:53:46 P.M.	H.R. 5856	DEBATE – Pursuant the the provisions of H. Res. 717, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Third Lee (CA) amendment under the five-minute rule.
12:57:19 P.M.	H.R. 5856	Mr. Young (FL) raised a point of order against the Lee (CA) amendment. Mr. Young (FL) stated that the amendment seeks to change existing law and constitutes legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.
12:59:24 P.M.	H.R. 5856	An amendment, offered by Mr. Gosar, to prohibit the use of funds to be obligated or expended for assistance for the following entities: 1. The Government of Iran; 2. The Government of Syria; 3. Hamas; 4. Hizbullah; and 5. The Muslim Brotherhood.
1:01:30 P.M.	H.R. 5856	On agreeing to the Gosar amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
1:07:15 P.M.	H.R. 5856	An amendment, offered by Ms. Lee (CA), to reduce by $19,200,000,000 the total amount of appropriations for this bill.
1:09:32 P.M.	H.R. 5856	DEBATE – Pursuant the the provisions of H. Res. 717, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Fourth Lee (CA) amendment under the five-minute rule.
1:16:50 P.M.	H.R. 5856	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Fourth Lee (CA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. Lee (CA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
1:17:32 P.M.	H.R. 5856	An amendment, offered by Mr. Brooks, to prohibit the use of funds to be used by the Department of Defense or a component thereof to provide the government of the Russian Federation with any information about the missile defense systems of the United States that is classified by the Department or component thereof.
1:19:05 P.M.	H.R. 5856	DEBATE – Pursuant the the provisions of H. Res. 717, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Brooks amendment under the five-minute rule.
1:26:11 P.M.	H.R. 5856	On agreeing to the Brooks amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
1:33:53 P.M.	H.R. 5856	An amendment, offered by Ms. Lee (CA), to reduce by $7,583,000,000 the total amount of appropriations for this bill.
1:34:05 P.M.	H.R. 5856	DEBATE – Pursuant the the provisions of H. Res. 717, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Fifth Lee (CA) amendment under the five-minute rule.
1:48:24 P.M.	H.R. 5856	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Fifth Lee (CA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. Lee (CA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
1:52:10 P.M.	H.R. 5856	An amendment, offered by Mr. Kucinich, to add a new section to prohibit the use of funds for the administration of the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery for the student (high school) testing programs.
1:53:50 P.M.	H.R. 5856	DEBATE – Pursuant the the provisions of H. Res. 717, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Third Kucinich amendment under the five-minute rule.
1:58:49 P.M.	H.R. 5856	On agreeing to the Kucinich amendment; Failed by voice vote.
2:15:19 P.M.	H.R. 5856	An amendment, offered by Mr. Moran, to prohibit use of funds to enter into a contract, memorandum of understanding, or cooperative agreement with, make a grant to, or provide a loan or loan guarantee to Rosoboronexport.
2:15:22 P.M.	H.R. 5856	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 717, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Moran amendment under the five-minute rule.
2:31:13 P.M.	H.R. 5856	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 the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Moran demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
2:32:55 P.M.	H.R. 5856	An amendment, offered by Mr. Turner (OH), to prohibit use of funds to (1) reduce the nuclear forces of the United States in contravention of the Arms Control and Disarmament Act; or (2) to implement the Nuclear Posture Review Implementation Study or modify the Secretary of Defense Guidance for Employment of Force, Annex B, or the Joint Strategic Capabilities Plan, Annex N.
2:32:57 P.M.	H.R. 5856	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 717, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Turner (OH) amendment under the five-minute rule.
2:47:51 P.M.	H.R. 5856	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Turner (OH) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Dicks demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
2:50:23 P.M.	H.R. 5856	An amendment, offered by Mr. Tonko, to prohibit use of funds to pay a contractor under a contract with DOD for costs of any amount paid by the contractor or any subcontractor of the contractor to an employee performing work under the contract or any subcontract under the contract for compensation if the compensation of the employee for a fiscal year from the Federal Government for work under Federal contracts exceeds $230,700, except that the Secretary of Defense may establish one or more narrowly targeted exceptions for scientists and engineers upon a determination that such exceptions are needed to ensure that the Department of Defense has continued access to needed skills and capabilities. The prohibition shall apply to contracts entered into during FY 2013.
2:50:26 P.M.	H.R. 5856	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 717, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Tonko amendment under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.
2:58:11 P.M.	H.R. 5856	Mr. Young (FL) raised a point of order against the Tonko amendment. Mr. Young (FL) stated that the amendment imposed new duties and constituted legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.
3:01:06 P.M.	H.R. 5856	An amendment, offered by Mr. Coffman (CO), numbered 18 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit use of funds to continue the deployment, beyond FY 2013, of the 170th Infantry Brigade in Baumholder and the 172nd Infantry Brigade in Grafenwohr, except pursuant to Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty.
3:01:25 P.M.	H.R. 5856	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 717, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Coffman (CO) amendment No. 18.
3:14:28 P.M.	H.R. 5856	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Coffman (CO) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Blumenauer demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
3:31:24 P.M.	H.R. 5856	An amendment, offered by Mr. Berg, to prohibit use of funds to reduce the number of the following nuclear weapons delivery vehicles of the United States: (1) Heavy bomber aircraft; (2) Air-launched cruise missiles; (3) Nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines; (4) Submarine-launched ballistic missiles; and (5) Intercontinetal ballistic missiles.
3:31:26 P.M.	H.R. 5856	DEBATE – Puruant to the provisions of H. Res. 717, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Berg amendment under the five-minute rule.
3:49:07 P.M.	H.R. 5856	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Berg amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Berg demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
3:54:47 P.M.	H.R. 5856	An amendment, offered by Mr. Flores, to prohibit the use of funds to enforce section 526 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007.
3:54:49 P.M.	H.R. 5856	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 717, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Flores amendment.
4:08:58 P.M.	H.R. 5856	On agreeing to the Flores amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
4:12:54 P.M.	H.R. 5856	An amendment, offered by Mr. Runyan, to prohibit the use of funds to be used in contravention of section 41106 of title 49, United States Code.
4:12:57 P.M.	H.R. 5856	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 717, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Runyan amendment.
4:16:04 P.M.	H.R. 5856	On agreeing to the Runyan amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
4:16:22 P.M.	H.R. 5856	An amendment, offered by Mr. Garamendi, to reduce the appropriations made in title IX by $12,670,355,000. The reduction does not apply to the following accounts: 1) Afghanistan Security Forces Fund; 2) Defense Health Program; 3) Drug Interdiction and Counter-Drug Activities, Defense; 4) Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Fund; and 5) Office of the Inspector General.
4:16:25 P.M.	H.R. 5856	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 717, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Garamendi amendment.
4:32:47 P.M.	H.R. 5856	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Garamendi amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Frelinghuysen demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
4:33:04 P.M.	H.R. 5856	An amendment, offered by Mr. Mulvaney, numbered 1 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce the amount appropriated by $1,072,581,000. The reduction does not apply to the following accounts: 1) Accounts in title I; 2) “Other Department of Defense Programs-Defense Health Program”; and 3) accounts title IX.
4:33:06 P.M.	H.R. 5856	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 717, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Mulvaney amendment No. 1.
4:52:35 P.M.	H.R. 5856	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Mulvaney amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Mulvaney demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
4:57:38 P.M.	H.R. 5856	An amendment, offered by Mr. Engel, to prohibit the use of funds to be used by the Deparment of Defense 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.
4:57:42 P.M.	H.R. 5856	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 717, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Engel amendment.
4:59:12 P.M.	H.R. 5856	On agreeing to the Engel amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
4:59:23 P.M.	H.R. 5856	An amendment, offered by Mr. Mulvaney, numbered 9 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce the amount made available for “Military Personnel, Army”, by increasing such amount, by reducing the amount made available for “Military Personnel, Marine Corps”, and by increasing such amount, by $4,359,624,000, $4,359,624,000, $1,197,682,000, and $1,197,682,000, respectively.
4:59:26 P.M.	H.R. 5856	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 717, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Mulvaney amendment No. 9.
5:00:51 P.M.	H.R. 5856	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Mulvaney amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Mulvaney demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
5:01:06 P.M.	H.R. 5856	An amendment, offered by Mr. Ellison, to require disclosure, by contractors receiving funds in this bill, of all electioneering communications, independent expenditures, or contributions made in the most recent election cycle supporting or opposing a Federal political candidate, political party, or political committee, and contributions made to a third-party entity with the intention or reasonable expectation that such entity would use the contribution to make independent expenditures or electioneering communications in Federal elections.
5:01:14 P.M.	H.R. 5856	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 717, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Ellison amendment, pending reservation of a point of order.
5:05:32 P.M.	H.R. 5856	Mr. Frelinghuysen raised a point of order against the Ellison amendment. Mr. Frelinghuysen stated that the amendment proposed to change existing law and constituted legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.
5:10:28 P.M.	H.R. 5856	An amendment, offered by Mr. Stearns, to prohibit the use of funds to implement an enrollment fee for the TRICARE for Life program.
5:10:41 P.M.	H.R. 5856	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 717, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Stearns amendment.
5:16:24 P.M.	H.R. 5856	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Stearns amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Stearns demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
5:16:46 P.M.	H.R. 5856	An amendment, offered by Mr. Fitzpatrick, to prohibit the use of funds to enter into a contract using procedures that do not give to small business concerns owned by veterans that are included in the database under section 8127(f) of title 38, United States Code, any preference available with respect to such contract, except for a preference given to small business concerns owned by service-disabled veterans.
5:16:48 P.M.	H.R. 5856	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 717, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Fitzpatrick amendment, pending reservation of a point of order.
5:22:53 P.M.	H.R. 5856	By unanimous consent, the Fitzpatrick amendment was withdrawn.
5:23:12 P.M.	H.R. 5856	An amendment, offered by Mr. Kucinich, to prohibit the use of funds to enter into a contract with any person or other entity listed in the Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS) as having been convicted of fraud against the Federal Government.
5:23:15 P.M.	H.R. 5856	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 717, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Fourth Kucinich amendment.
5:27:28 P.M.	H.R. 5856	On agreeing to the Kucinich amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
5:28:00 P.M.	H.R. 5856	An amendment, offered by Mr. Jones, numbered 17 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds to negotiate or implement any agreement with the Government of Afghanistan that includes security assurances for mutual defense.
5:28:03 P.M.	H.R. 5856	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 717, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Jones amendment No. 17, pending reservation of a point of order.
5:35:57 P.M.	H.R. 5856	Mr. Young (FL) raised a point of order against the Jones amendment. Mr. Young of Florida stated that the amendment proposed to change existing law and therefore constituted legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.
5:46:20 P.M.	H.R. 5856	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.
6:16:18 P.M.	H.R. 5856	On agreeing to the King (IA) amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 247 – 166 (Roll no. 487).
6:19:59 P.M.	H.R. 5856	On agreeing to the Lee (CA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 87 – 326 (Roll no. 488).
6:24:21 P.M.	H.R. 5856	On agreeing to the Lee (CA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 171 – 243 (Roll no. 489).
6:27:11 P.M.	H.R. 5856	On agreeing to the Moran amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 407 – 5 (Roll no. 490).
6:30:05 P.M.	H.R. 5856	On agreeing to the Turner (OH) amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 235 – 178 (Roll no. 491).
6:33:42 P.M.	H.R. 5856	On agreeing to the Coffman (CO) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 123 – 292 (Roll no. 492).
6:36:51 P.M.	H.R. 5856	On agreeing to the Berg amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 232 – 183 (Roll no. 493).
6:41:37 P.M.	H.R. 5856	On agreeing to the Garamendi amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 137 – 278 (Roll no. 494).
6:45:28 P.M.	H.R. 5856	On agreeing to the Mulvaney amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 247 – 167 (Roll no. 495).
6:48:52 P.M.	H.R. 5856	On agreeing to the Mulvaney amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 238 – 178 (Roll no. 496).
6:53:18 P.M.	H.R. 5856	On agreeing to the Stearns amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 399 – 17 (Roll no. 497).
6:53:36 P.M.	H.R. 5856	Mr. Young (FL) moved for the Committee of the Whole to rise and report.
6:53:57 P.M.	H.R. 5856	On motion to rise and report Agreed to by voice vote.
6:54:03 P.M.	H.R. 5856	The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 5856.
6:54:40 P.M.	H.R. 5856	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
6:54:59 P.M.	H.R. 5856	The House adopted the amendments en gross as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
7:12:27 P.M.	H.R. 5856	On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 326 – 90 (Roll no. 498).
7:12:28 P.M.	H.R. 5856	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:12:49 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 133	Mr. Lungren, Daniel E. asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
7:12:56 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 133	Considered by unanimous consent. H. Con. Res. 133 — “Authorizing the use of the rotunda of the United States Capitol for an event to present the Congressional Gold Medal to Arnold Palmer, in recognition of his service to the Nation in promoting excellence and good sportsmanship in golf.”
7:13:18 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 133	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
7:13:21 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 133	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:13:40 P.M.	H.R. 2527	Mr. Huizenga (MI) asked unanimous consent that the House agree to the Senate amendment.
7:14:25 P.M.	H.R. 2527	On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.
7:14:26 P.M.	H.R. 2527	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:29:29 P.M.	H.R. 5856	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. 5856 .
7:29:34 P.M.	H.R. 4078	Mr. Jordan asked unanimous consent that the Committee on Oversight and Government have until midnight on July 20 to file a report on H.R. 4078. Agreed to without objection.
7:29:35 P.M.		Mr. Wittman asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Thursday, July 19, 2012, it adjourn to meet at noon on Monday, July 23, 2012, for Morning-Hour Debate. Agreed to without objection.
7:30:41 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
7:37:12 P.M.		Mr. Wittman moved that the House do now adjourn.
7:37:33 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
7:37:34 P.M.		The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on July 23, 2012.

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CONGRESS: the Republican led House / Congress will take a State Work Period 8/6 – 9/7 / the Senate considers S.3364BringJobsHomeAct

07/18/2012 Nativegrl77

Convenes: 9:30amET July 18, 2012
Following the prayer and pledge, the Majority Leader will be recognized.
The first hour will be equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees with the Majority controlling the first half and the Republicans controlling the final half.
As a reminder, cloture was filed on the motion to proceed to S.3364, the Bringing Jobs Home Act on Tuesday. If no agreement is reached, that cloture vote will be on Thursday.

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10:00:23 A.M.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

10:00:32 A.M.

The Speaker designated the Honorable Jean Schmidt to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

10:00:58 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 announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.

P.M.

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 18.

12:01:49 P.M.

Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Dr. Stan Ballard, Nettleton Baptist Church, Jonesboro, Arkansas.

12:02:44 P.M.

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

12:02:47 P.M.

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

12:03:25 P.M.

The Speaker recognized Mr. Crawford for one minute for the purpose of introducing the guest Chaplain.

12:04:14 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.

12:37:08 P.M.

The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notice stating that the national emergency with respect to significant transnational criminal organizations is to continue in effect beyond July 24, 2012.- referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 112-125).

12:39:03 P.M.

The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.

12:39:14 P.M.

H.R. 5872

Mr. Ryan (WI) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5872 — “To require the President to provide a report detailing the sequester required by the Budget Control Act of 2011 on January 2, 2013.”

12:39:34 P.M.

H.R. 5872

Considered under suspension of the rules.

12:39:36 P.M.

H.R. 5872

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5872.

1:55:00 P.M.

H.R. 5872

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 – 2 (Roll no. 471).

1:55:00 P.M.

H.R. 5872

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

1:56:00 P.M.

H.R. 5856

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 717. H.R. 5856 — “Making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013, and for other purposes.”

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The resolution provides for consideration of both H.R. 5856 and H.R. 6020, under an open rule. The resolution provides 1 hour of general debate equally divided and controlled for both bills. The resolution provides that the bills shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute rule, with one motion to recommit with or without instructions. Additionally, the resolution provides for consideration of the conference report to accompany H.R. 4348, with 1 hour of debate and one motion to recommit, if applicable.

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House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 717 and Rule XVIII.

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The Speaker designated the Honorable Kenny Marchant to act as Chairman of the Committee.

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GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 5856.

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An amendment, offered by Ms. McCollum, numbered 4 printed in the Congressional Record to decrease various accounts by 187,770,000 and apply the savings to the spending reduction account.

2:41:46 P.M.

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DEBATE – Pursuant the the provisions of H. Res. 717, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the McCollum amendment No. 4 under the five-minute rule.

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POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the McCollum amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. McCollum demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.

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An amendment, offered by Mr. Mulvaney, to increase funding in the Military Personnel account by $5,557,306,000 and reduce funding in the Overseas Deployments and Other Activites Military Personnel account by the same amount.

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DEBATE – Pursuant the the provisions of H. Res. 717, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Mulvaney amendment under the five-minute rule pending reservation of a point of order.

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Mr. Young (FL) raised a point of order against the Mulvaney amendment. Mr. Young (FL) stated that the amendment violated the Budget Act. The Chair sustained the point of order.

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An amendment, offered by Mr. Kingston, numbered 2 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce funds for recruiting in the armed services, and apply the savings to the spending reduction account.

4:00:23 P.M.

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DEBATE – Pursuant the the provisions of H. Res. 717, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Kingston amendment No. 2 under the five-minute rule.

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POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Kingston amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. McCollum demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.

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An amendment, offered by Mr. Gallegly, to increase funding for the Air National Guard to purchase modular aircraft firefighting systems.

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DEBATE – Pursuant the the provisions of H. Res. 717, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Gallegly amendment under the five-minute rule.

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On agreeing to the Gallegly amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.

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<action_description>An amendment, offered by Mr. Blumenauer, numbered 8 printed in the Congressional Record to increase funding for the Formerly Utilized Defense Sites.

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<action_description>DEBATE – Pursuant the the provisions of H. Res. 717, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Blumenauer amendment No. 8 under the five-minute rule.

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<action_description>On agreeing to the Blumenauer amendment; Failed by voice vote.

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<action_description>An amendment, offered by Mr. Kucinich, to reduce the Operation and Maintenance, Defense-Wide account by $10 million and increase the Other Department of Defense Programs Defense Health Program by $10 million.

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<action_description>DEBATE – Pursuant the the provisions of H. Res. 717, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the First Kucinich amendment under the five-minute rule.

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On agreeing to the Kucinich amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.

5:05:30 P.M.

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An amendment, offered by Mr. Kucinich, to to reduce the Operation and Maintenance, Defense-Wide account by $7,800,000 and increase the Other Department of Defense Programs Defense Health Program by $6 million.

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DEBATE – Pursuant the the provisions of H. Res. 717, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Second Kucinich amendment under the five-minute rule.

5:12:59 P.M.

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By unanimous consent, the Kucinich amendment was withdrawn.

5:13:24 P.M.

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An amendment, offered by Mr. Hanna, to reduce the Operation and Maintenance, Defense-Wide account by $30 million and increase the Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation, Air Force account by $30 million.

5:13:30 P.M.

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DEBATE – Pursuant the the provisions of H. Res. 717, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Hanna amendment under the five-minute rule.

5:20:18 P.M.

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On agreeing to the Hanna amendment; Failed by voice vote.

5:21:01 P.M.

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An amendment, offered by Mr. Langevin, numbered 6 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce the Operation and Maintenance, Defense-Wide account by $15 million and increase the Other Department of Defense Programs Defense Health Program by $15 million.

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DEBATE – Pursuant the the provisions of H. Res. 717, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Langevin amendment under the five-minute rule.

5:24:16 P.M.

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

5:24:58 P.M.

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An amendment, offered by Mr. Sessions, to reduce the Operation and Maintenance, Defense-Wide account by $10 million and increase the Other Department of Defense Programs Defense Health Program by $10 million for TIB/PTSD.

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DEBATE – Pursuant the the provisions of H. Res. 717, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Sessions amendment under the five-minute rule.

5:31:47 P.M.

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On agreeing to the Sessions amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.

5:34:19 P.M.

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An amendment, offered by Mr. Walz (MN), to reduce the Operation and Maintenance, Defense-Wide account by $5 million and increase the Other Department of Defense Programs Defense Health Program by $5 million.

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DEBATE – Pursuant the the provisions of H. Res. 717, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Walz amendment under the five-minute rule.

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On agreeing to the Walz (MN) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.

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An amendment, offered by Mr. Higgins, to reduce the Operation and Maintenance, Defense-Wide account by $10 million and increase the Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation Defense-Wide account by $10 million.

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DEBATE – Pursuant the the provisions of H. Res. 717, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Higgins amendment under the five-minute rule.

5:40:45 P.M.

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On agreeing to the Higgins amendment; Failed by voice vote.

5:43:40 P.M.

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An amendment, offered by Ms. Bonamici, to increase and then decrease the appropriation for Other Procurement, Army by $1 in order to call attention to the need for cardiac monitoring and rescucitation.

5:43:48 P.M.

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DEBATE – Pursuant the the provisions of H. Res. 717, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Bonamici amendment under the five-minute rule.

5:48:00 P.M.

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On agreeing to the Bonamici amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.

5:50:03 P.M.

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An amendment, offered by Mr. Quigley, to reduce the Shipbuilding and Conversion, Navy account by $988,000,000 and apply the savings to the spending reduction account.

5:50:22 P.M.

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DEBATE – Pursuant the the provisions of H. Res. 717, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Quigley amendment under the five-minute rule.

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POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Quigley amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Quigley demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.

6:00:02 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>An amendment, offered by Mr. Cohen, to reduce the Other Procurement, Navy account by $506,660,000 and increase the Other Department of Defense Programs Defense Health Program account by $235,000,000.
6:00:12 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>DEBATE – Pursuant the the provisions of H. Res. 717, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the first Cohen amendment under the five-minute rule.
6:05:59 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>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 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 later in the legislative day.
6:09:06 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>An amendment, offered by Mr. Pompeo, to strike the $250 million Rapid Innovation Fund from the bill and to apply the savings to the spending reduction account.
6:09:30 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 717, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Pompeo amendment under the five-minute rule.
6:18:45 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>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 the noes had prevailed. Mr. Pompeo demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
6:19:44 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>An amendment, offered by Mr. Markey, to reduce the funding for missile defense by $75 million and to apply the savings to the spending reduction account.
6:19:47 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 717, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Markey amendment under the five-minute rule.
6:24:43 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Markey amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Markey demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
6:27:41 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>An amendment, offered by Mr. Amash, to strike section 8039 from the bill.
6:27:59 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 717, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Amash amendment under the five-minute rule.
6:30:10 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>On agreeing to the Amash amendment. (A018) Agreed to by voice vote. Pursuant to a subsequent unanimous consent request by Mr. Dicks, the voice vote on adoption of the Amash amendment was vacated and Mr. Dicks was permitted to request a recorded vote. The Chair then postponed further proceedings on the Amash amendment until later in the legislative day.
6:31:53 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>An amendment, offered by Mr. Baca, to reduce funding for Operation and Maintenance, Defense-Wide, by $10 million and to increase funding for Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Defense-Wide, by a similar amount.
6:31:59 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 717, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Baca amendment under the five-minute rule.
6:34:41 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>On agreeing to the Baca amendment; Failed by voice vote.
6:43:08 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>Mr. Palazzo raised a point of order against the content of the measure. Mr. Palazzo stated that section 8121 sought to impose limitations not required by law. The Chair sustained the point of order.
6:46:46 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>ORDERING A RECORDED VOTE – Mr. Dicks asked unanimous consent that he be allowed to request a recorded vote on the Amash amendment which had been disposed of earlier by a voice vote. Agreed to without objection.
6:48:12 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>An amendment, offered by Mr. Jones, to increase funding for overseas military personnel, including military, reserve, and national guard personnel of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force by $148,462,000 and to reduce funding for the Afghanistan Security Forces Fund by $412,287,000.
6:48:15 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 717, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Jones (NC) amendment under the five-minute rule.
6:52:08 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>On agreeing to the Jones amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
6:54:28 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>An amendment, offered by Mr. Poe (TX), to reduce the funding for Coalition Support with respect to Pakistan by $1.3 billion and to apply the savings to the spending reduction account.
6:54:35 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 717, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Poe (TX) amendment.
7:03:57 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>By unanimous consent, the Poe (TX) amendment was withdrawn.
7:04:09 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>An amendment, offered by Mr. Altmire, to increase funding for the Yellow Ribbon Program by $15.5 million.
7:04:13 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 717, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Altmire amendment under the five-minute rule.
7:07:06 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>On agreeing to the Altmire amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
7:08:22 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>An amendment, offered by Mr. Cicilline, to strike the $375 million in funding for the Afghanistan Infrastructure Fund and to apply the savings to the spending reduction account.
7:08:28 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 717, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Cicilline amendment under the five-minute rule.
7:15:35 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Cicilline amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Cicilline demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
7:16:01 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>An amendment, offered by Mr. Cohen, to reduce the Afghanistan Infrastructure Fund by $175 million and to apply the savings to the spending reduction account.
7:16:21 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 717, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the second Cohen amendment under the five-minute rule.
7:20:30 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>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 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 later in the legislative day.
7:27:21 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>An amendment, offered by Mr. Boswell, to reduce the Afghan Security Forces Fund by $22 million and to increase funding for the Defense Health Program by $10 million.
7:27:23 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 717, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Boswell amendment under the five-minute rule.
7:33:31 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>On agreeing to the Boswell amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
7:37:57 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>An amendment, offered by Ms. Speier, to reduce the funding for the Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Fund by $120.5 million and to apply the savings to the spending reduction account.
7:37:59 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 717, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Speier amendment under the five-minute rule.
7:44:21 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>On agreeing to the Speier amendment; Failed by voice vote.
7:55:28 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>An amendment, offered by Ms. Woolsey, to reduce the total amount of appropriations made by the bill by $181,000,000.
7:55:30 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 717, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the First Woolsey amendment under the five-minute rule.
8:01:49 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the First Woolsey amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. Woolsey demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
8:02:20 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>An amendment, offered by Mr. Markey, to prohibit the use of funds to be used to operate or maintain more than 300 land-based intercontinental ballistic missiles.
8:02:23 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>DEBATE – Pursuant the the provisions of H. Res. 717, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Markey amendment under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order. Subsequently, the reservation was withdrawn.
8:10:18 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Markey amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Markey demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
8:10:34 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>An amendment, offered by Ms. Woolsey, to reduce the total amount of appropriations made available by this bill by $293,900,000.
8:10:38 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>DEBATE – Pursuant the the provisions of H. Res. 717, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Second Woolsey amendment under the five-minute rule.
8:17:04 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Second Woolsey amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. Woolsey demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
8:18:41 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>An amendment, offered by Mr. LoBiondo, to prohibit the use of funds to be used to operate an unmanned aircraft system except in accordance with the Fourth Amendment of the Constitution.
8:18:44 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 717, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Lobiondo amendment under the five-minute rule.
8:19:50 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>On agreeing to the LoBiondo amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
8:20:00 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>An amendment, offered by Mr. Flake, to proibit the use of funds to be used to enter into a contract for UH-60 Leak Proof Drip Pans using procedures other than competitive procedures.
8:20:02 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 717, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Flake amendment under the five-minute rule.
8:24:09 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>On agreeing to the Flake amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
8:25:23 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>DEBATE – Pursuant the the provisions of H. Res. 717, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Lee (CA) amendment under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.
8:30:07 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>Mr. Young (FL) raised a point of order against the Lee (CA) amendment. Mr. Young (FL) stated that the amendment seeks to change existing law and constitutes legislation. The Chair sustained the point of order.
8:31:01 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>An amendment, offered by Mr. Wittman, to prohibit the use of funds to be used to propose, plan for, or execute an additional Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) round.
8:31:08 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>DEBATE – Pursuant the the provisions of H. Res. 717, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Wittman amendment under the five-minute rule.
8:36:04 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>On agreeing to the Wittman amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
8:36:12 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>An amendment, offered by Ms. Woolsey, to reduce the total amount of appropriations made available by this bill by $1,700,000,000.
8:36:14 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>DEBATE – Pursuant the the provisions of H. Res. 717, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Third Woolsey amendment under the five-minute rule.
8:40:44 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Third Woolsey amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. Woolsey demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
8:41:01 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>An amendment, offered by Mr. Poe (TX), to reduce the amount for “Operation and Maintenance, Defense-Wide” for payments to reimburse key cooperating nations for logistical, military and other support by $650,000,000.
8:41:03 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>DEBATE – Pursuant the the provisions of H. Res. 717, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Poe (TX) amendment under the five-minute rule.
8:42:11 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>On agreeing to the Poe (TX) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
8:45:47 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>An amendment, offered by Mr. Bilbray, to prohibit the use of funds to be used to remove any portion of the Mount Soledad Veterans Memorial in San Diego, Califonia.
8:45:52 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>DEBATE – Pursuant the the provisions of H. Res. 717, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Bilbray amendment under the five-minute rule.
8:49:58 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>On agreeing to the Bilbray amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
8:50:06 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>An amendment, offered by Ms. Lee (CA), to reduce appropriations made in Title IX of the bill by $20,843,869,000. The reduction shall not apply to the following accounts 1) Defense Health Program; 2) Drug Interdiction and Counter-Drug Activities, Defense; 3) Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Fund; and 4) Office of the Inspector General.
8:50:08 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>DEBATE – Pursuant the the provisions of H. Res. 717, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Lee (CA) amendment under the five-minute rule.
8:57:03 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Lee (CA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. Lee demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
8:58:49 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>An amendment, offered by Mr. King (IA), to prohibit the use of funds to be used to administer the wage-rate requirements of subchapter IV of chapter 31 of title 40, United States Code (Davis-Bacon Act), with respect to any project or program funded by this bill.
8:58:52 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>DEBATE – Pursuant the the provisions of H. Res. 717, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the King (IA) amendment under the five-minute rule.
9:08:05 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the King (IA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. King (IA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
9:08:30 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>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.
9:36:28 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>On agreeing to the McCollum amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 166 – 250 (Roll no. 472).
9:41:45 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>On agreeing to the Kingston amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 202 – 216 (Roll no. 473).
9:46:27 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>On agreeing to the Quigley amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 60 – 359 (Roll no. 474).
9:50:05 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>On agreeing to the Cohen amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 145 – 273 (Roll no. 475).
9:54:57 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>On agreeing to the Pompeo amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 137 – 282 (Roll no. 476).
9:58:51 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>On agreeing to the Markey amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 150 – 268 (Roll no. 477).
10:03:28 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>On agreeing to the Amash amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 186 – 233 (Roll no. 478).
10:07:05 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>On agreeing to the Cohen amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 228 – 191 (Roll no. 479).
10:11:38 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>On agreeing to the Cicilline amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 149 – 270 (Roll no. 480).
10:15:04 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>On agreeing to the Woolsey amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 114 – 302 (Roll no. 481).
10:17:34 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>On agreeing to the Markey amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 136 – 283 (Roll no. 482).
10:20:23 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>On agreeing to the Woolsey amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 106 – 311 (Roll no. 483).
10:23:23 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>On agreeing to the Woolsey amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 91 – 328 (Roll no. 484).
10:26:27 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>On agreeing to the Lee (CA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 107 – 312 (Roll no. 485).
10:30:00 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>On agreeing to the King (IA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 182 – 235 (Roll no. 486).
10:30:13 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>Mr. Young (FL) moved to rise.
10:30:27 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>On motion to rise Agreed to by voice vote.
10:30:39 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 5856 as unfinished business.
10:32:40 P.M.		<action_description>Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved that the House do now adjourn.
10:32:50 P.M.		<action_description>On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
10:32:51 P.M.		<action_description>The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on July 19, 2012.

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CONGRESS: the Republican led House – the Senate proceeds to S.2237,Small biz Jobs/Tax Act

07/11/2012 Nativegrl77

Convenes: 9:30amET July 11, 2012
Following the prayer and pledge, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S.2237, the Small Business Jobs and Tax Relief Act, post-cloture.
The first hour will be 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.
We hope to begin consideration of S.2237 during Wednesday’s session. By unanimous consent, all time during morning business, adjournment and recess will count post-cloture on the motion to proceed to the bill.

All post-cloture debate time has been yielded back and the Senate adopted the motion to proceed to S.2237, the Small Business Jobs bill. Senator Reid offered the Reid for Landrieu amendment #2521 (substitute) and Reid amendment #2524 (text of H.R.9, Cantor bill), filled the so-called amendment tree, filed cloture on the new Landrieu substitute amendment and the underlying bill, and then moved to proceed to S.3364, a Stabenow bill to provide an incentive for businesses to bring jobs back to America.

He then asked consent to vitiate the cloture motions and that at 2:00pm tomorrow the Senate proceed to vote in relation to the Cantor language, the new substitute, and the underlying bill, as amended, if amended; Further, that the Senate proceed to a free standing bill to extend the 2001, 2003, and 2009 tax cuts for 98% of Americans and 96% of all small businesses as outlined by President Obama, that the only amendment in order be an amendment offered by Senator McConnell or designee, which is identical to the text of Hatch amendment #2491 (tax extension); and that upon the use or yielding back of 4 hours of debate, the Senate proceed to vote in relation to the McConnell amendment and on passage of the underlying bill, as amended, if amended.

Senator McConnell objected to the request.

Text of the unanimous consent request, brief summaries of the Cantor bill and the new substitute amendment, and the unofficial transcript of the Reid-McConnell exchange can be found below.

Unanimous Consent Request (McConnell objected)

Reid: I ask unanimous consent that cloture be vitiated with respect to the substitute amendment and S.2237; that the motion to commit be withdrawn and amendment #s 2525 and 2522 be withdrawn; that at 2:00pm, Thursday, July 12^th, the Senate proceed to votes in relation to the following amendments:

– Amendment #2524 (Cantor language);

– Reid for Landrieu Substitute amendment #2521;

That there be no other amendments or motions in order to the amendments or the bill prior to the votes other than motions to waive or motions to table; that upon disposition of the two amendments, the Senate proceed to a vote on passage of S.2237, as amended, if amended.

Further, that at a time to be determined by the Majority Leader, after consultation with the Republican Leader, the Senate proceed to the consideration of a bill to be introduced by Senator Reid, or designee, extending the 2001, 2003 and 2009 tax cuts for 98% of Americans and 96% of all small businesses as outlined by President Obama; that the only amendment in order to the bill be an amendment offered by Senator McConnell, or designee, which is identical to the text of amendment #2491, as filed by Senator Hatch, that the amendment not be divisible; that there be 4 hours of debate on the amendment and the bill equally divided between the two Leaders, or their designees, prior to a vote in relation to the McConnell, or designee, amendment; that upon disposition of the amendment, the Senate proceed to vote on passage of the bill, as amended, if amended; that there be no motions or points of order to the amendment or the bill.

Amendment summaries

The Reid amendment #2524, (text of H.R.9) creates a temporary 20% deduction from taxable income for businesses with fewer than 500 employees. Cost = $46 billion over ten years.

The Reid for Landrieu substitute amendment #2521:.

Landrieu (tax only): extends five tax benefits for small businesses (Cost = $4.4 billion over ten years):

0% capital gains tax for certain small business stock
Expanded carryback of credits to recover prior taxes
Relief for corporations switching to Subchapter S corporations
Expanded expensing for certain capital investments
Higher deductions for start-up costs

In addition to several bipartisan measures aimed at strengthening the SBA, improving small business export promotion, and increasing transparency and oversight, Senator Landrieu’s amendment achieves the following:

Capital

Small Business Investment Company Program – Expands the SBIC program authority from $3 billion to $4 billion and raises the amount funds under common control can borrow from $225 to $350.
504 Refinancing – Extends for one year the SBA’s authority to refinance short-term commercial real estate debt into long-term fixed rate loans.

Contracting

Permanently increases the SBA surety bond guarantee from $2 million $5 million
Creates parity in contracting by eliminating the caps on contracts awarded under the SBA’s women-owned business program and allows contracting officers to award sole source contracts to women-owned businesses.
Provides additional tools for the SBA Inspector General to combat contracting fraud, a measure previously passed by Unanimous Consent in the Senate.

Counseling

Reauthorizes the Small Business Development Center program at level funding through FY15.
Reauthorizes the Women’s Business Center program through FY15.

As a result of Senator Reid filing cloture on the Reid for Landrieu amendment #2251 (substitute) and S.2237, Small Business Jobs, the filing deadline for first degree amendments to the substitute and underlying bill is 1:00pm tomorrow, Thursday, July 12.

Unless an agreement can be reached, the cloture vote would occur 1 hour after the Senate convenes on Friday, July 13.

WRAP UP

No ROLL CALL VOTES

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Passed H.R.3001, To award a Congressional Gold Medal to Raoul Wallenberg, in recognition of his achievements and heroic actions during the Holocaust.

Passed H.R.4155, the Veterans Skills to Jobs Act.

Completed the Rule 14 proceed of S.3369, the DISCLOSE Act of 2012. (Whitehouse and others)

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The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on July 11, 2012.

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10:00:40 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:01:00 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.
11:25:24 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:17 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 11.
12:00:32 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by Rabbi David Algaze, Havurat Yisrael Synagogue, Forest Hills, New York.
12:02:18 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:02:25 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Cohen to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:02:46 P.M.		The Chair recognized Rep. Turner (NY) for the purpose of welcoming Rabbi David Algaze as the guest chaplain for today.
12:05:07 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.
12:40:18 P.M.	H. Res. 726	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 726 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4402) to require the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to more efficiently develop domestic sources of the minerals and mineral materials of strategic and critical importance to United States economic and national security and manufacturing competitiveness.”
12:43:53 P.M.	H. Res. 726	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 726.
1:26:22 P.M.	H. Res. 726	The previous question was ordered without objection.
1:26:31 P.M.	H. Res. 726	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – The Chair put the question on adoption of H. Res. 726 and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Polis demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the resolution until a time to be announced.
1:27:25 P.M.	H.R. 6079	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 6079 — “To repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and health care-related provisions in the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010.”
1:27:32 P.M.	H.R. 6079	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 724, the House proceeded with the remaining 30 minutes of debate controlled by the Majority Leader and the Minority Leader on H.R. 6079.
2:18:58 P.M.	H.R. 6079	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
2:19:26 P.M.	H.R. 6079	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – Pursuant to clause 1(c) of Rule 19, the Speaker postponed further proceedings on H.R. 6079.
2:19:58 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
3:00:55 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 11.
3:01:07 P.M.	H.R. 6079	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 6079 — “To repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and health care-related provisions in the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010.”
3:01:53 P.M.	H.R. 6079	Mr. Andrews moved to recommit with instructions to Energy and Commerce, Ways and Means, and Education and the Workforce.
3:02:13 P.M.	H.R. 6079	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Andrews motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to add a provision to the end of the bill, which states that any Member who votes for Repeal of the Affordable Care Act will be ineligible to participate in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program, effective beginning the first month following enactment of the Act.
3:14:51 P.M.	H.R. 6079	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
3:46:33 P.M.	H.R. 6079	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 180 – 248 (Roll no. 459).
3:54:17 P.M.	H.R. 6079	On passage Passed by recorded vote: 244 – 185 (Roll no. 460).
3:54:19 P.M.	H.R. 6079	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:57:23 P.M.	H. Res. 726	Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 726 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4402) to require the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to more efficiently develop domestic sources of the minerals and mineral materials of strategic and critical importance to United States economic and national security and manufacturing competitiveness.”
4:07:21 P.M.	H. Res. 726	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 245 – 180 (Roll no. 461).
4:07:22 P.M.	H. Res. 726	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:08:33 P.M.		Mr. Westmoreland asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 9:00 a.m. on July 12. Agreed to without objection.
4:08:35 P.M.	H.R. 2181	CHANGE OF PRIMARY SPONSOR REQUEST – Mr. Butterfield asked unanimous consent that he be considered the primary sponsor of H.R. 2181 in lieu of the late Donald Payne from New Jersey. Agreed to without objection.
4:09:06 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
4:16:01 P.M.		The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting an Executive Order that modifies the scope of the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13047 of May 20, 1997 with respect to Burma – referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 112-123).
4:20:16 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

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CONGRESS: the Republican led House / the Senate debates Flood Ins and Student Loan rates hikes – 17 Dems voted w/Republicans -the list

06/28/2012 Nativegrl77

the Senate Convenes: 9:30amET June 28, 2012

Following the prayer and pledge, the Majority Leader will be recognized.
The first hour will be equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees with the Republicans controlling the first half and the Majority controlling the second half.
The Senate will continue to debate the flood insurance bill on Thursday. We await House action on the transportation bill. We also have to consider the student loan extension before the end of the week

Senator Reid announced on the floor that he expects the Surface Transportation conference report, which includes Student Loan Interest Rate and Flood Insurance provisions, to be filed soon. We should know within the next hour or so if we can finish tonight or come back tomorrow. Another message will be sent as soon as we have more information.

WRAP UP

No ROLL CALL VOTES

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Adopted S.Res.514, commemorating the victory of Loyola University Maryland in the 2012 NCAA Division I Men’s Lacrosse National Championship.

Completed the Rule 14 process of S.3342, a bill to improve information security and for other purposes. (McCain and others)

No EXECUTIVE ITEMS

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17Dems voted with Republicans

– Peterson, Owens, Altmire, Barrow, Donnelly

– Critz, Matheson, McIntyre, Walz, Ross, Rahall

– Boswell, Chandler, Kissell, Hochul, Kind, Boren

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7:24:00 P.M. – The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.

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10:00:25 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:35 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Gregg Harper to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:54 A.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 June 27, 2012 at 9:12 a.m.: That the Senate concurred in the House amendment to S. 3187.
10:01:18 A.M.		MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 12:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.
10:12:26 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:27 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of June 28.
12:00:34 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Greg Lafferty, Willowdale Chapel, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania.
12:02:00 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:02:04 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mrs. Maloney to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:03:41 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches which by the Chair, would be limited to 15 per side of the aisle.
12:28:51 P.M.	H. Res. 708	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 708 — “Relating to the consideration of House Report 112-546 and an accompanying resolution, and providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 706) authorizing the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform to initiate or intervene in judicial proceedings to enforce certain subpoenas.”
12:30:55 P.M.	H. Res. 708	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 708.
1:43:34 P.M.	H. Res. 708	The previous question was ordered without objection.
2:08:03 P.M.	H. Res. 708	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 254 – 173 (Roll no. 437).
2:08:05 P.M.	H. Res. 708	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:08:08 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
2:08:09 P.M.	H.R. 4251	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 4251 — “To authorize, enhance, and reform certain port security programs through increased efficiency and risk-based coordination within the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.”
2:16:49 P.M.	H.R. 4251	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 402 – 21 (Roll no. 438).
2:16:50 P.M.	H.R. 4251	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:16:55 P.M.	H.R. 4005	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 4005 — “To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to conduct a study and report to Congress on gaps in port security in the United States and a plan to address them.”
2:24:28 P.M.	H.R. 4005	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 411 – 9 (Roll no. 439).
2:24:29 P.M.	H.R. 4005	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:25:30 P.M.		NOTICE OF INTENT TO OFFER A PRIVILEGED RESOLUTION – Ms. Jackson Lee of Texas notified the House of her intention to offer a privileged resolution.
2:30:36 P.M.	H. Res. 711	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 711 — “Recommending that the House of Representatives find Eric H. Holder, Jr., Attorney General, U.S. Department of Justice, in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with a subpoena duly issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.”
2:30:54 P.M.	H. Res. 711	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 708, the House proceeded with fifty minutes of debate on H. Res. 711.
3:54:02 P.M.	H. Res. 711	Mr. Dingell moved to refer to Oversight and Government Reform.
3:55:00 P.M.	H. Res. 711	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 708, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Dingell motion to refer.
4:08:50 P.M.	H. Res. 711	The previous question on the motion to refer was ordered pursuant to the rule.
4:31:30 P.M.	H. Res. 711	On motion to refer to Oversight and Government and Reform Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 172 – 251 (Roll no. 440).
4:40:43 P.M.	H. Res. 711	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 255 – 67, 1 Present (Roll no. 441).
4:40:44 P.M.	H. Res. 711	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:47:30 P.M.	H. Res. 706	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 708 . H. Res. 706 — “Authorizing the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform to initiate or intervene in judicial proceedings to enforce certain subpoenas.”
4:47:35 P.M.	H. Res. 706	The resolution provides for consideration of the resolution accompanying H. Rept. 112-546, under a closed rule. The resolution provides 50 minutes of debate on the resolution equally divided and controlled. The resolution waives all points of order against consideration of the resolution accompanying the report and the resolution shall be considered as read. The resolution provides for one motion to refer, if offered by Representative Dingell of Michigan, debatable for 10 minutes. The resolution provides for consideration of H. Res. 706.
4:47:52 P.M.	H. Res. 706	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 708, the House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on H. Res. 706.
5:12:06 P.M.	H. Res. 706	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
5:35:19 P.M.	H. Res. 706	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 258 – 95, 5 Present (Roll no. 442).
5:35:20 P.M.	H. Res. 706	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:37:27 P.M.	H.R. 5889	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5889 — “To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide for protection of maritime navigation and prevention of nuclear terrorism, and for other purposes.”
5:37:41 P.M.	H.R. 5889	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
5:37:44 P.M.	H.R. 5889	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:37:59 P.M.	H.R. 3412	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 3412 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1421 Veterans Memorial Drive in Abbeville, Louisiana, as the “Sergeant Richard Franklin Abshire Post Office Building”.”
5:38:13 P.M.	H.R. 3412	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
5:38:15 P.M.	H.R. 3412	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:38:32 P.M.	H.R. 3501	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 3501 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 125 Kerr Avenue in Rome City, Indiana, as the “SPC Nicholas Scott Hartge Post Office”.”
5:38:44 P.M.	H.R. 3501	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
5:38:47 P.M.	H.R. 3501	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:39:07 P.M.	H.R. 3772	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 3772 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 150 South Union Street in Canton, Mississippi, as the “First Sergeant Landres Cheeks Post Office Building”.”
5:39:24 P.M.	H.R. 3772	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
5:39:27 P.M.	H.R. 3772	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:39:38 P.M.	H.R. 3276	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 3276 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2810 East Hillsborough Avenue in Tampa, Florida, as the “Reverend Abe Brown Post Office Building”.”
5:40:05 P.M.	H.R. 3276	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
5:40:09 P.M.	H.R. 3276	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:40:36 P.M.	H.R. 1447	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1447 — “To amend title 49, United States Code, to direct the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security (Transportation Security Administration) to establish an Aviation Security Advisory Committee, and for other purposes.”
5:40:54 P.M.	H.R. 1447	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
5:40:57 P.M.	H.R. 1447	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:41:11 P.M.	H.R. 5843	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5843 — “To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to permit use of certain grant funds for training conducted in conjunction with a national laboratory or research facility.”
5:41:24 P.M.	H.R. 5843	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
5:41:26 P.M.	H.R. 5843	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:41:39 P.M.	H.R. 3173	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 3173 — “To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to reform the process for the enrollment, activation, issuance, and renewal of a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) to require, in total, not more than one in-person visit to a designated enrollment center.”
5:42:18 P.M.	H.R. 3173	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
5:42:20 P.M.	H.R. 3173	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:44:02 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
5:46:02 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has proceeded to Special Order speeches without prejudice to the possible return to legislative business.
6:22:49 P.M.		United States-China Economic and Security Review Commission – Pursuant to Sec. 1238(b)(3) of the Floyd D. Spence National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2001 and the order of the House of January 5, 2011, the Speaker appointed Mr. Peter Brookes, Springfield, Virginia, for a term to expire December 31, 2014.
6:24:11 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House resumed Special Order speeches.
7:18:09 P.M.	H.R. 4348	Conference report H. Rept. 112-557 filed.
7:19:13 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House resumed Special Order speeches.
7:23:14 P.M.	H.R. 4348	VITIATION OF EARLIER PROCEEDINGS – Under clause 8 of rule 20, the Chair announced that the filing of the conference report to accompany H.R. 4348 has vitiated the Hahn motion to instruct conferees.
7:24:00 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.

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Congress: the Republican led House … the Senate – S.3240,Farm bill & S.1940,Flood Ins bill

06/21/2012 Nativegrl77

the Senate Convenes: 10:30amET June 21, 2012

Following the prayer and pledge, the Majority Leader will be recognized.
Following the remarks of the two Leaders, the time until 11:00am will be equally divided and controlled.
At 11:00am, the Senate will resume consideration of S.3240, the Farm bill and the votes on the remaining amendments to the bill.
Therefore, Senators should expect the following series of roll call votes at approximately 11:00am:

Toomey #2247 (paperwork)(60-vote threshold)
Sanders #2310 (genetically engineered food) (60-vote threshold)
Coburn #2214 (convention funding) (60-vote threshold)
Boxer #2456 (aerial inspections) (60-vote threshold)
Johanns #2372 (aerial inspections) (60-vote threshold)
Murray #2455 (sequestration) (60-vote threshold)
McCain #2162 (sequestration report-DOD) (60-vote threshold)
Rubio #2166 (RAISE Act) (60-vote threshold)
Passage of S.3240, the Farm bill, as amended (60-vote threshold)
If an agreement is reached, there will be an additional roll call vote:

Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.1940, the Flood Insurance bill.

11:09am The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on Boxer #2456 (aerial inspections) (60-vote threshold); Not Agreed To: 47-48

Senators should expect a series of up to 10 roll call votes beginning at 11am today. The possible votes can be found below. Senators Murray and McCain are working on a compromise sequestration amendment that we hope to consider by voice vote.

Yesterday Senator Reid filed cloture on the motion to proceed to S.1940, the Flood Insurance extension. We are working on an agreement with respect to that bill. If we are unable to reach an agreement to consider amendments, we would have to vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to Flood Insurance. That vote is scheduled for tomorrow, however, we are working on an agreement to move the vote to today.

11:00am Votes:

– Boxer #2456 (aerial inspections) (60-vote threshold)

– Johanns #2372 (aerial inspections) (60-vote threshold)

– Toomey #2247 (paperwork)(60-vote threshold)

– Sanders #2310 (genetically engineered food) (60-vote threshold)

– Coburn #2214 (convention funding) (60-vote threshold)

– Murray #2455 (sequestration) (60-vote threshold)

– McCain #2162 (sequestration report-DOD) (60-vote threshold)

– Rubio #2166 (RAISE Act) (60-vote threshold)

– Passage of S.3240, the Farm bill, as amended (60-vote threshold)

– Cloture on the motion to proceed to 1940, Flood Insurance Extension Act

11:36pm The Senate began a roll call vote on on Johanns amendment #2372 (aerial inspections) (60-vote threshold); Not Agreed To: 56-43

11:55am The Senate began a roll call vote on Toomey amendment #2247 (water report notification) (60-vote threshold); Not Agreed To: 58-41

12:36pm The Senate began a roll call vote on Sanders amendment #2310 (genetically engineered food) (60-vote threshold); Not Agreed to: 26-73

12:58pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the Coburn amendment #2214 (convention funding)(60-vote thresold); Agreed to: 95-4

The following amendments have been considered to S.3240, the Farm bill:

Reid 2nd degree amendment #2393 to amendment #2392 (the text of the Shaheen amendment #2160 – sugar); tabled: 50-46
Reid amendment #2392 (the text of the Paul amendment #2182 SNAP); tabled: 65-33
Stabenow-Roberts amendment #2389 (managers’ amendment); agreed to UC
Reid 2nd degree amendment #2390 to amendment #2389 (date change); withdrawn
Reid motion to recommit the bill with amendment #2391; withdrawn
Reid amendment # 2406 which is the text of Coburn amendment #2353 (to eliminate certain working lands conservation programs); withdrawn
Reid amendment 2407 which is the text of DeMint amendment #2285 (convert all mandatory spending to discretionary spending); withdrawn
Akaka #2440 (tribal lands); agreed to voice vote
Akaka #2396 (tribal relations office); agreed to voice vote
Ayotte #2192 (value added grant); not agreed to: 38-61
Baucus #2429 (livestock); agreed to voice vote
Snowe #2190, as modified (study re: milk marketing order reform); agreed to: 66-33
Grassley #2167 (marketing loan); agreed to: 75-24
Brown (OH) #2445 (rural development); agreed to: 55-44
Sessions #2174 (SNAP); Not agreed to: 43-56
Cantwell #2370 (pulse crops); agreed to: 58-41
Nelson NE #2243 (SNAP); agreed to voice vote
Sessions #2172 (SNAP); not agreed to: 41-58
Casey #2238 (milk marketing study); Agreed to: 73-26
Paul #2181 ($250,000 income limit); Not Agreed to: 15-84
Coons #2426 (poultry insurance study); Agreed to by voice vote
Feinstein #2422 (conservation innovation grants); Agreed to by voice vote
Alexander #2191 (wind loans); not agreed to: 33-66
McCain-Kerry #2199 (catfish); agreed to voice vote
Feinstein #2309 (insurance recall); agreed to: 76-23
Toomey #2217 (organic/AMA); not agreed to: 42-57
Gillibrand #2156, as modified (SNAP); not agreed to: 33-66
DeMint #2263 (broadband funding); not agreed to: 45-54
Hagan #2366 (crop insurance); agreed to voice vote
DeMint #2262 (SoS free market); agreed to voice vote
Kerry #2187 (commercial fisherman); agreed to voice vote
DeMint #2268 (loan guarantees); not agreed to: 14-84
Landrieu #2321 (rural development loans); agreed to voice vote
DeMint #2276 (checkoffs); not agreed to: 20-79
Manchin #2345 (dietary study); agreed to voice vote
Merkley #2382 (organic crop insurance); agreed to: 63-36
DeMint #2273 (broadband); not agreed to: 44-55
Coburn #2293 (limitation on millionaires re: conservation); Agreed to: 63-36
Stabenow #2453 (NAP); Agreed to voice vote
Kerry #2454 (North Korea aid-Presidential waiver); Agreed to: 59-40
Kyl #2354 (North Korea aid); Not Agreed to: 43-56
Udall (CO) #2295 (bark beetle); Agreed to: 77-22
Lee #2314 (CSP/CRP repeal); not agreed to: 21-77
Schumer #2427 (Acer trees); Agreed to voice vote
Wyden #2388 (farm to school); Agreed to voice vote
Boozman #2355 (Ag research); agreed to voice vote
Wyden #2442 (microloans); agreed to: division vote
Boozman #2360, as modified (TEFAP); not agreed to: 35-63-1
Leahy #2204 (rural development); agreed to voice vote
Toomey #2226 (energy title); not agreed to: 36-63
Nelson (NE) #2242 (rural housing); agreed to voice vote
Toomey #2433 (sugar); not agreed to: 46-53
Klobuchar #2299 (transportation study); agreed to voice vote
Lee motion to recommit (FY08 levels); not agreed to: 29-70
Ayotte #2195 (GAO crop insurance study); agreed to by uc
Blunt #2446 (vets); agreed to uc
Moran #2403 (food aid); agreed to uc
Moran #2443 (beginning farmers); agreed to uc
Carper #2287 (poultry feed); agreed to voice vote
Johnson (WI) motion to recommit (nutrition/ag titles); Not agreed to: 40-59
Sanders #2254 (biomass); agreed to voice vote
Vitter #2363, as modified (pets/animal fighting)(60-vote thresold); agreed to: 88-11
Chambliss #2438 (conservation crop insurance); agreed to: 52-47
Thune #2437 (crop insurance); not agreed to: 44-55
Durbin-Coburn amendment #2439 (crop insurance); Agreed to: 66-33
Chambliss #2430 (sugar); agreed to by voice vote
Chambliss #2432 (FMPP); not agreed to by voice vote
Bennet-Crapo amendment #2202 (improve agricultural land easements); agreed to by uc
Boxer #2456 (aerial inspections)(60-vote thresold); Not agreed to: 47-48
Johanns #2372 (aerial inspections)(60-vote thresold); Not agreed to: 56-43
Toomey #2247 (safe drinking act paperwork)(60-vote thresold); Not agreed to: 58-41
Sanders #2310 (genetically engineered food)(60-vote thresold); Not agreed to: 26-73
Coburn #2214 (convention funding)(60-vote thresold); Agreed to: 95-4
Murray #2455, as modified (sequestration)(60-vote thresold); Agreed to voice vote
Rubio #2166 (RAISE Act)(60-vote thresold); Not Agreed to: 45-54

1:25pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the Rubio amendment #2166 (RAISE Act)(60-vote threshold); Not Agreed to: 45-54

By consent, the cloture vote on the motion to proceed to S.1940, Flood Insurance, will occur upon disposition of the Farm bill. Further, it is in order for the Majority Leader to lay before the body the House Message with respect to S.3187, the FDA Safety and Innovation Act.

1:25pm The Senate began a roll call vote on Rubio amendment #2166 (RAISE Act) (60-vote threshold).

On deck:

– Passage of S.3240, the Farm bill, as amended (60-vote threshold)

– Cloture on the motion to proceed to 1940, Flood Insurance Extension Act.

1:50pm The Senate began a roll call vote on passage of S.3240, the Farm bill, as amended; Passed: 64-35

2:08pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.1940, the Flood Insurance bill; Invoked: 96-2

Today Senator Reid moved to concur in the House amendment to S.3187, the FDA Safety and Innovation Act, and filed cloture on the motion to concur.

At 5:30pm on Monday, June 25, the Senate will proceed to vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to concur in the House amendment to S.3187, the FDA Safety and Innovation Act.

At 11:00am on Tuesday, June 26, the Senate will proceed to the consideration of Executive Calendar #652, the nomination of Robin Rosenbaum, of Florida, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Florida. There will be 30 minutes for debate prior to a vote on confirmation of the nomination. Senators should expect the vote to begin at approximately noon on Tuesday.

By unanimous consent, on Monday, June 25, at a time to be determined by the Majority Leader, after consultation with the Republican Leader, but no later than 5:30pm, the motion to proceed to S.1940 will be agreed to.

WRAP UP

ROLL CALL VOTES

1) Boxer amendment #2456 (aerial inspections)(60-vote threshold) to S.3240, the Farm bill; Not Agreed To: 47-48

2) Johanns amendment #2372 (aerial inspections)(60-vote threshold); Not Agreed To: 56-43

3) Toomey amendment #2247 (water notifications)(60-vote threshold); Not Agreed To: 58-41

4) Sanders amendment #2310 (genetically engineered food)(60-vote threshold); Not Agreed To: 26-73

5) Coburn amendment #2214 (convention funding)(60-vote threshold); Agreed To: 95-4

6) Rubio amendment #2166 (RAISE Act)(60-vote threshold); Not Agreed To: 45-54

7) Passage of S.3240, the Farm bill, as amended (60-vote threshold); Passed: 64-35

8) Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.1940, Flood Insurance Extension Act; Invoked: 96-2

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Discharged the Banking Committee and passed H.R.33, the Church Plan Investment Clarification Act.

Discharged the Judiciary Committee and adopted S.Res.471, commending the efforts of the women of the American Red Cross Clubmobiles for exemplary service during the Second World War with a Collins amendment.

EXECUTIVE ITEMS

Confirmed the following:

And all nominations placed on the Secretary’s desk in the Air Force, Army, Foreign Service, Marine Corps, and Navy.

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Executive Calendar #779 William B. Pollard, III, of New York, to be a Judge of the United States Court of Military Commission Review. (New Position)

Executive Calendar #780 Scott L. Silliman, of North Carolina, to be a Judge of the United States Court of Military Commission Review. (New Position)

AIR FORCE

Executive Calendar #781 to be Lieutenant General: Lt. Gen. Michael R. Moeller

Executive Calendar #782 to be Lieutenant General: Lt. Gen. Mark F. Ramsay

Executive Calendar #783 to be Lieutenant General: Maj. Gen. Thomas W. Travis

Executive Calendar #784 to be Lieutenant General: Maj. Gen. Darren W. McDew

Executive Calendar #785 to be Lieutenant General: Lt. Gen. Stanley T. Kresge

ARMY

Executive Calendar #786 to be Major General: Brigadier General Edward M. Reeder, Jr.

Executive Calendar #787 to be Lieutenant General: Lt. Gen. John F. Mulholland, Jr.

Executive Calendar #788 to be Lieutenant General: Maj. Gen. William B. Garrett, III

Executive Calendar #789 to be Lieutenant General: Lt. Gen. Howard B. Bromberg

Executive Calendar #790 to be Lieutenant General: Maj. Gen. James L. Huggins, Jr.

Executive Calendar #791 to be Brigadier General: Col. Barry D. Keeling

Executive Calendar #792 to be Brigadier General: Col. Joseph E. Rooney

NAVY

Executive Calendar #793 to be Rear Admiral (lower half): Capt. Janet R. Donovan

Executive Calendar #794 to be Rear Admiral (lower half): Capt. Barbara W. Sweredoski

Executive Calendar #795 to be Rear Admiral (lower half): Capt. Kirby D. Miller

Executive Calendar #796 to be Rear Admiral (Lower Half):

Captain Michael J. Dumont

Captain Robert L. Greene

Captain Lawrence B. Jackson

Captain Scott B. J. Jerabek

Executive Calendar #797 to be Rear Admiral: Rear Adm. (lh) Clinton F. Faison, III

Executive Calendar #798 to be Rear Admiral: Rear Adm. (lh) Jonathan A. Yuen

Executive Calendar #799 to be Rear Admiral:

Rear Adm. (lh) Katherine L. Gregory

Rear Adm. (lh) Kevin R. Slates

Executive Calendar #800 to be Rear Admiral:

Rear Adm. (lh) Sandy L. Daniels

Rear Adm. (lh) John E. Jolliffe

Rear Adm. (lh) Christopher J. Paul

Executive Calendar #801 to be Rear Admiral: Rear Adm. (lh) Bruce A. Doll

Executive Calendar #802 to be Rear Admiral: Rear Adm. (lh) David G. Russell

Executive Calendar #803 to be Rear Admiral: Rear Adm. (lh) Elizabeth L. Train

Executive Calendar #804 to be Rear Admiral: Rear Adm. (lh) Richard D. Berkey

Executive Calendar #805 to be Rear Admiral (lower half): Capt. Douglas G. Morton

Executive Calendar #806 to be Rear Admiral (lower half): Capt. Terry J. Moulton

Executive Calendar #807 to be Rear Admiral (lower half):

Capt. David R. Pimpo

Capt. Donald L. Singleton

Executive Calendar #808 to be Rear Admiral (lower half): Capt. Paul A. Sohl

Executive Calendar #809 to be Rear Admiral (lower half): Capt. Bruce F. Loveless

Executive Calendar #810 to be Rear Admiral (lower half)

Capt. Brian K. Antonio

Capt. Luther B. Fuller, III

Executive Calendar #811 to be Vice Admiral: Rear Adm. Robin R. Braun

Executive Calendar #812 to be Vice Admiral: Rear Adm. Paul J. Bushong

Executive Calendar #813 to be Rear Admiral: Rear Adm. (lh) James W. Crawford, III

Executive Calendar #814 to be Vice Admiral: Rear Adm. Nanette M. DeRenzi

Executive Calendar #815 to be Vice Admiral: Rear Adm. Michael J. Connor

MARINE CORPS

Executive Calendar #816 to be Brigadier General:

Colonel Edward D. Banta

Colonel Matthew G. Glavy

Colonel William F. Mullen, III

Colonel Gregg P. Olson

Colonel James S. O’Meara

Colonel Eric M. Smith

Executive Calendar #817 to be Lieutenant General: Maj. Gen. (Select) William M. Faulkner

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9:00:13 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
9:00:25 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Ted Poe to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
9:00:47 A.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
9:02:02 A.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
9:02:07 A.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Ms. DeLauro to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:02:42 A.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 5 per side of the aisle.
9:11:32 A.M.	H.R. 4480	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 4480 — “To provide for the development of a plan to increase oil and gas exploration, development, and production under oil and gas leases of Federal lands under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of Agriculture, the Secretary of Energy, the Secretary of the Interior, and the Secretary of Defense in response to a drawdown of petroleum reserves from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.”
9:12:22 A.M.	H.R. 4480	The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
9:13:18 A.M.	H.R. 4480	An amendment, offered by Mr. Holt, numbered 18 printed in House Report 112-540 to end free drilling in the Gulf of Mexico by requiring oil companies to pay in order to receive new leases on public lands.
9:13:21 A.M.	H.R. 4480	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 691, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Holt amendment.
9:21:41 A.M.	H.R. 4480	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Holt amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Holt demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the Holt amendment until a time to be announced.
9:22:02 A.M.	H.R. 4480	An amendment, offered by Mr. Wittman, numbered 19 printed in House Report 112-540 to streamline the process for the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) to approve temporary infrastructure, such as towers or buoys, to test and develop offshore wind power in the Outer Continental Shelf.
9:22:04 A.M.	H.R. 4480	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 691, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Wittman amendment.
9:34:10 A.M.	H.R. 4480	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Wittman amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Markey demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the Wittman amendment until a time to be announced.
9:36:16 A.M.	H.R. 4480	An amendment, offered by Mr. Westmoreland, numbered 20 printed in House Report 112-540 to lessen the regulatory burden on deli-style display cases by making Service-Over-the-Counter (SOTC) refrigerator units into a separate product classification.
9:36:25 A.M.	H.R. 4480	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 691, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Westmoreland amendment.
9:43:54 A.M.	H.R. 4480	On agreeing to the Westmoreland amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
9:44:28 A.M.	H.R. 4480	An amendment, offered by Ms. Bass (CA), numbered 21 printed in House Report 112-540 to require the Transportation Fuels Regulatory Committee to conduct an analysis of how to shield American consumers and the United States economy from gasoline price fluctuations and supply disruptions in the oil market by reducing the dependence of the United States on oil.
9:44:30 A.M.	H.R. 4480	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 691, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bass (CA) amendment.
9:52:54 A.M.	H.R. 4480	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Bass (CA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Bass (CA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the Bass (CA) amendment until a time to be announced.
9:52:55 A.M.	H.R. 4480	The Chair announced its understanding the amendment numbered 22 printed in House Report 112-540 would not be offered.
9:53:18 A.M.	H.R. 4480	An amendment, offered by Mrs. Capps, numbered 23 printed in House Report 112-540 to remove the requirements in Title II of the bill to conduct an analysis, issue a report, and delay rules if the Secretary of Energy determines that the analyses are “infeasible to conduct, require data that does not exist, or would generate results subject to such large estimates of uncertainty that the results would be neither reliable nor useful”.
9:53:24 A.M.	H.R. 4480	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 691, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Capps amendment.
10:01:55 A.M.	H.R. 4480	POSPTONED 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 Capps amendment until a time to be announced.
10:02:27 A.M.	H.R. 4480	An amendment, offered by Ms. Hanabusa, numbered 24 printed in House Report 112-540 to require the Secretary of Interior in consultation with the Secretary of Agriculture to include in their Quadrennial Federal Onshore Energy Production Strategy, the best estimate, based upon commercial and scientific data, of the expected increase in domestic production of geothermal, solar, wind, or other renewable energy sources on lands designated as Hawaiian Home Lands.
10:02:29 A.M.	H.R. 4480	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 691, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hanabusa amendment.
10:05:12 A.M.	H.R. 4480	On agreeing to the Hanabusa amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
10:05:24 A.M.	H.R. 4480	An amendment, offered by Ms. Speier, numbered 25 printed in House Report 112-540 to strike language in the underlying legislation that would require drilling permits to be deemed approved a 60 day deadline, which could expose public lands to undue risk.
10:05:35 A.M.	H.R. 4480	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 691, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Speier amendment.
10:13:07 A.M.	H.R. 4480	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Speier amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Speier demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the Speier amendment until a time to be announced.
10:13:32 A.M.	H.R. 4480	An amendment, offered by Ms. DeLauro, numbered 26 printed in House Report 112-540 to require $128 million received from the sale of new leases to be made available to fully fund the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to limit speculation in energy markets.
10:13:34 A.M.	H.R. 4480	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 691, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the DeLauro amendment.
10:23:14 A.M.	H.R. 4480	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the DeLauro amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Gardner demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the DeLauro amendment until a time to be announced.
10:23:58 A.M.	H.R. 4480	An amendment, offered by Ms. Bass (CA), numbered 27 printed in House Report 112-540 to establish an Office of Energy Employment and Training, as well as, an Office of Minority and Women Inclusion that would be responsible for all matters relating to diversity in management, employment, and business activities.
10:24:02 A.M.	H.R. 4480	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 691, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bass (CA) amendment.
10:32:43 A.M.	H.R. 4480	On agreeing to the Bass (CA) amendment; Failed by voice vote.
10:32:58 A.M.	H.R. 4480	Mr. Lamborn moved to rise.
10:33:24 A.M.	H.R. 4480	On motion to rise Agreed to by voice vote.
10:33:47 A.M.	H.R. 4480	Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 4480 as unfinished business.
10:34:32 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
10:59:00 A.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of June 21.
10:59:15 A.M.	H.R. 4480	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 4480 — “To provide for the development of a plan to increase oil and gas exploration, development, and production under oil and gas leases of Federal lands under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of Agriculture, the Secretary of Energy, the Secretary of the Interior, and the Secretary of Defense in response to a drawdown of petroleum reserves from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.”
10:59:45 A.M.	H.R. 4480	The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
11:28:27 A.M.	H.R. 4480	On agreeing to the Hastings (WA) amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 253 – 163 (Roll no. 392).
11:36:22 A.M.	H.R. 4480	On agreeing to the Waxman amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 164 – 249 (Roll no. 393).
11:41:37 A.M.	H.R. 4480	On agreeing to the Connolly (VA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 177 – 242 (Roll no. 394).
11:44:46 A.M.	H.R. 4480	On agreeing to the Green, Gene amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 174 – 244 (Roll no. 395).
11:49:08 A.M.	H.R. 4480	On agreeing to the Rush amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 164 – 255 (Roll no. 396).
11:52:53 A.M.	H.R. 4480	On agreeing to the Holt amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 164 – 256 (Roll no. 397).
11:56:31 A.M.	H.R. 4480	On agreeing to the Connolly (VA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 190 – 230 (Roll no. 398).
11:59:34 A.M.	H.R. 4480	On agreeing to the Amodei amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 257 – 162 (Roll no. 399).
12:02:51 P.M.	H.R. 4480	On agreeing to the Markey amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 161 – 256 (Roll no. 400).
12:06:57 P.M.	H.R. 4480	On agreeing to the Landry amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 244 – 173 (Roll no. 401).
12:09:53 P.M.	H.R. 4480	On agreeing to the Rigell amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 263 – 146 (Roll no. 402).
12:13:34 P.M.	H.R. 4480	On agreeing to the Holt amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 168 – 250 (Roll no. 403).
12:16:36 P.M.	H.R. 4480	On agreeing to the Wittman amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 256 – 161 (Roll no. 404).
12:20:10 P.M.	H.R. 4480	On agreeing to the Bass (CA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 186 – 233 (Roll no. 405).
12:23:36 P.M.	H.R. 4480	On agreeing to the Capps amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 162 – 254 (Roll no. 406).
12:26:51 P.M.	H.R. 4480	On agreeing to the Speier amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 162 – 255 (Roll no. 407).
12:31:07 P.M.	H.R. 4480	On agreeing to the DeLauro amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 180 – 235 (Roll no. 408).
12:31:23 P.M.	H.R. 4480	The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 4480.
12:32:04 P.M.	H.R. 4480	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
12:32:14 P.M.	H.R. 4480	The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
12:33:10 P.M.	H.R. 4480	Ms. Slaughter moved to recommit with instructions to Natural Resources.
12:33:31 P.M.	H.R. 4480	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Slaughter motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to prohibit the major integrated oil companies (Big 5) from receiving new drilling leases authorized under this bill unless they agree to not claim certain tax benefits: the percentage depletion allowance and the domestic production activities deduction (Sec. 199). The motion would also require that: all materials used to drill new leases issued under this bill be made in America, and that lease holders make efforts to reduce outsourcing of jobs.
12:40:51 P.M.	H.R. 4480	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
12:59:01 P.M.	H.R. 4480	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 166 – 243 (Roll no. 409).
1:06:47 P.M.	H.R. 4480	On passage Passed by recorded vote: 248 – 163 (Roll no. 410).
1:06:48 P.M.	H.R. 4480	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:07:01 P.M.	H.R. 4348	UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of the McKinley of West Virginia motion to instruct conferees which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
1:13:04 P.M.	H.R. 4348	On motion that the House instruct conferees Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 260 – 138 (Roll no. 411).
1:13:05 P.M.	H.R. 4348	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:13:38 P.M.		Ms. Foxx filed reports from the Committee on Rules, H.R. 5972 and H.R. 5973.
1:17:20 P.M.		COLLOQUY ON HOUSE SCHEDULE – The Chair recognized Mr. Hoyer for the purpose of engaging in a colloquy with Mr. Cantor on the expectations regarding the legislative schedule for the House during the upcoming week.
1:37:39 P.M.		Mr. Cantor asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Thursday, June 21, 2012, it adjourn to meet at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, June 25, 2012. Agreed to without objection.
1:38:30 P.M.	H.R. 4348	Mr. Hoyer moved that the House instruct conferees.
1:38:42 P.M.	H.R. 4348	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Hoyer motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 4348. The instructions contained in the motion seek to direct the managers on the part of the House at the conference on the disagreeing votes of the two Houses on the Senate amendment to the bill H.R. 4348 be instructed to recede from disagreement to the amendment of the Senate.
2:17:43 P.M.	H.R. 4348	The previous question was ordered without objection.
2:18:08 P.M.	H.R. 4348	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Hoyer motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 4348, the Chair put the question on adoption of the motion and announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Hoyer demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the motion to instruct until a time to be announced.
2:18:50 P.M.	H.R. 4348	Mrs. Black moved that the House instruct conferees.
2:19:11 P.M.	H.R. 4348	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Black motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 4348. The instructions contained in the motion seek to direct the managers on the part of the House at the conference on the disagreeing votes of the two Houses on the Senate amendment to the bill H.R. 4348 be instructed to reject section 31108 of the Senate amendment (relating to distracted driving grants), other than the matter proposed to be inserted as section 411(g) of title 23, United States Code (relating to a distracted driving study).
2:42:44 P.M.	H.R. 4348	The previous question was ordered without objection.
2:43:06 P.M.	H.R. 4348	POSTPONED PROCEEDGINS – At the conclusion of debate on the Black motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 4348, the Chair put the question on adoption of the motion and announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Altmire demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the motion to instruct until a time to be announced.
2:43:30 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
2:48:08 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
5:32:00 P.M.		Mr. Pearce moved that the House do now adjourn.
5:32:04 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
5:32:05 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on June 25, 2012.

9:00:13 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
9:00:25 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Ted Poe to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
9:00:47 A.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
9:02:02 A.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
9:02:07 A.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Ms. DeLauro to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:02:42 A.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 5 per side of the aisle.
9:11:32 A.M.	H.R. 4480	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 4480 — “To provide for the development of a plan to increase oil and gas exploration, development, and production under oil and gas leases of Federal lands under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of Agriculture, the Secretary of Energy, the Secretary of the Interior, and the Secretary of Defense in response to a drawdown of petroleum reserves from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.”
9:12:22 A.M.	H.R. 4480	The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
9:13:18 A.M.	H.R. 4480	An amendment, offered by Mr. Holt, numbered 18 printed in House Report 112-540 to end free drilling in the Gulf of Mexico by requiring oil companies to pay in order to receive new leases on public lands.
9:13:21 A.M.	H.R. 4480	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 691, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Holt amendment.
9:21:41 A.M.	H.R. 4480	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Holt amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Holt demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the Holt amendment until a time to be announced.
9:22:02 A.M.	H.R. 4480	An amendment, offered by Mr. Wittman, numbered 19 printed in House Report 112-540 to streamline the process for the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) to approve temporary infrastructure, such as towers or buoys, to test and develop offshore wind power in the Outer Continental Shelf.
9:22:04 A.M.	H.R. 4480	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 691, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Wittman amendment.
9:34:10 A.M.	H.R. 4480	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Wittman amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Markey demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the Wittman amendment until a time to be announced.
9:36:16 A.M.	H.R. 4480	An amendment, offered by Mr. Westmoreland, numbered 20 printed in House Report 112-540 to lessen the regulatory burden on deli-style display cases by making Service-Over-the-Counter (SOTC) refrigerator units into a separate product classification.
9:36:25 A.M.	H.R. 4480	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 691, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Westmoreland amendment.
9:43:54 A.M.	H.R. 4480	On agreeing to the Westmoreland amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
9:44:28 A.M.	H.R. 4480	An amendment, offered by Ms. Bass (CA), numbered 21 printed in House Report 112-540 to require the Transportation Fuels Regulatory Committee to conduct an analysis of how to shield American consumers and the United States economy from gasoline price fluctuations and supply disruptions in the oil market by reducing the dependence of the United States on oil.
9:44:30 A.M.	H.R. 4480	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 691, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bass (CA) amendment.
9:52:54 A.M.	H.R. 4480	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Bass (CA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Bass (CA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the Bass (CA) amendment until a time to be announced.
9:52:55 A.M.	H.R. 4480	The Chair announced its understanding the amendment numbered 22 printed in House Report 112-540 would not be offered.
9:53:18 A.M.	H.R. 4480	An amendment, offered by Mrs. Capps, numbered 23 printed in House Report 112-540 to remove the requirements in Title II of the bill to conduct an analysis, issue a report, and delay rules if the Secretary of Energy determines that the analyses are “infeasible to conduct, require data that does not exist, or would generate results subject to such large estimates of uncertainty that the results would be neither reliable nor useful”.
9:53:24 A.M.	H.R. 4480	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 691, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Capps amendment.
10:01:55 A.M.	H.R. 4480	POSPTONED 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 Capps amendment until a time to be announced.
10:02:27 A.M.	H.R. 4480	An amendment, offered by Ms. Hanabusa, numbered 24 printed in House Report 112-540 to require the Secretary of Interior in consultation with the Secretary of Agriculture to include in their Quadrennial Federal Onshore Energy Production Strategy, the best estimate, based upon commercial and scientific data, of the expected increase in domestic production of geothermal, solar, wind, or other renewable energy sources on lands designated as Hawaiian Home Lands.
10:02:29 A.M.	H.R. 4480	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 691, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hanabusa amendment.
10:05:12 A.M.	H.R. 4480	On agreeing to the Hanabusa amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
10:05:24 A.M.	H.R. 4480	An amendment, offered by Ms. Speier, numbered 25 printed in House Report 112-540 to strike language in the underlying legislation that would require drilling permits to be deemed approved a 60 day deadline, which could expose public lands to undue risk.
10:05:35 A.M.	H.R. 4480	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 691, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Speier amendment.
10:13:07 A.M.	H.R. 4480	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Speier amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Speier demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the Speier amendment until a time to be announced.
10:13:32 A.M.	H.R. 4480	An amendment, offered by Ms. DeLauro, numbered 26 printed in House Report 112-540 to require $128 million received from the sale of new leases to be made available to fully fund the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to limit speculation in energy markets.
10:13:34 A.M.	H.R. 4480	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 691, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the DeLauro amendment.
10:23:14 A.M.	H.R. 4480	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the DeLauro amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Gardner demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the DeLauro amendment until a time to be announced.
10:23:58 A.M.	H.R. 4480	An amendment, offered by Ms. Bass (CA), numbered 27 printed in House Report 112-540 to establish an Office of Energy Employment and Training, as well as, an Office of Minority and Women Inclusion that would be responsible for all matters relating to diversity in management, employment, and business activities.
10:24:02 A.M.	H.R. 4480	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 691, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bass (CA) amendment.
10:32:43 A.M.	H.R. 4480	On agreeing to the Bass (CA) amendment; Failed by voice vote.
10:32:58 A.M.	H.R. 4480	Mr. Lamborn moved to rise.
10:33:24 A.M.	H.R. 4480	On motion to rise Agreed to by voice vote.
10:33:47 A.M.	H.R. 4480	Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 4480 as unfinished business.
10:34:32 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
10:59:00 A.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of June 21.
10:59:15 A.M.	H.R. 4480	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 4480 — “To provide for the development of a plan to increase oil and gas exploration, development, and production under oil and gas leases of Federal lands under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of Agriculture, the Secretary of Energy, the Secretary of the Interior, and the Secretary of Defense in response to a drawdown of petroleum reserves from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.”
10:59:45 A.M.	H.R. 4480	The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
11:28:27 A.M.	H.R. 4480	On agreeing to the Hastings (WA) amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 253 – 163 (Roll no. 392).
11:36:22 A.M.	H.R. 4480	On agreeing to the Waxman amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 164 – 249 (Roll no. 393).
11:41:37 A.M.	H.R. 4480	On agreeing to the Connolly (VA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 177 – 242 (Roll no. 394).
11:44:46 A.M.	H.R. 4480	On agreeing to the Green, Gene amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 174 – 244 (Roll no. 395).
11:49:08 A.M.	H.R. 4480	On agreeing to the Rush amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 164 – 255 (Roll no. 396).
11:52:53 A.M.	H.R. 4480	On agreeing to the Holt amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 164 – 256 (Roll no. 397).
11:56:31 A.M.	H.R. 4480	On agreeing to the Connolly (VA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 190 – 230 (Roll no. 398).
11:59:34 A.M.	H.R. 4480	On agreeing to the Amodei amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 257 – 162 (Roll no. 399).
12:02:51 P.M.	H.R. 4480	On agreeing to the Markey amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 161 – 256 (Roll no. 400).
12:06:57 P.M.	H.R. 4480	On agreeing to the Landry amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 244 – 173 (Roll no. 401).
12:09:53 P.M.	H.R. 4480	On agreeing to the Rigell amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 263 – 146 (Roll no. 402).
12:13:34 P.M.	H.R. 4480	On agreeing to the Holt amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 168 – 250 (Roll no. 403).
12:16:36 P.M.	H.R. 4480	On agreeing to the Wittman amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 256 – 161 (Roll no. 404).
12:20:10 P.M.	H.R. 4480	On agreeing to the Bass (CA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 186 – 233 (Roll no. 405).
12:23:36 P.M.	H.R. 4480	On agreeing to the Capps amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 162 – 254 (Roll no. 406).
12:26:51 P.M.	H.R. 4480	On agreeing to the Speier amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 162 – 255 (Roll no. 407).
12:31:07 P.M.	H.R. 4480	On agreeing to the DeLauro amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 180 – 235 (Roll no. 408).
12:31:23 P.M.	H.R. 4480	The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 4480.
12:32:04 P.M.	H.R. 4480	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
12:32:14 P.M.	H.R. 4480	The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
12:33:10 P.M.	H.R. 4480	Ms. Slaughter moved to recommit with instructions to Natural Resources.
12:33:31 P.M.	H.R. 4480	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Slaughter motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to prohibit the major integrated oil companies (Big 5) from receiving new drilling leases authorized under this bill unless they agree to not claim certain tax benefits: the percentage depletion allowance and the domestic production activities deduction (Sec. 199). The motion would also require that: all materials used to drill new leases issued under this bill be made in America, and that lease holders make efforts to reduce outsourcing of jobs.
12:40:51 P.M.	H.R. 4480	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
12:59:01 P.M.	H.R. 4480	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 166 – 243 (Roll no. 409).
1:06:47 P.M.	H.R. 4480	On passage Passed by recorded vote: 248 – 163 (Roll no. 410).
1:06:48 P.M.	H.R. 4480	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:07:01 P.M.	H.R. 4348	UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of the McKinley of West Virginia motion to instruct conferees which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
1:13:04 P.M.	H.R. 4348	On motion that the House instruct conferees Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 260 – 138 (Roll no. 411).
1:13:05 P.M.	H.R. 4348	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:13:38 P.M.		Ms. Foxx filed reports from the Committee on Rules, H.R. 5972 and H.R. 5973.
1:17:20 P.M.		COLLOQUY ON HOUSE SCHEDULE – The Chair recognized Mr. Hoyer for the purpose of engaging in a colloquy with Mr. Cantor on the expectations regarding the legislative schedule for the House during the upcoming week.
1:37:39 P.M.		Mr. Cantor asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Thursday, June 21, 2012, it adjourn to meet at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, June 25, 2012. Agreed to without objection.
1:38:30 P.M.	H.R. 4348	Mr. Hoyer moved that the House instruct conferees.
1:38:42 P.M.	H.R. 4348	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Hoyer motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 4348. The instructions contained in the motion seek to direct the managers on the part of the House at the conference on the disagreeing votes of the two Houses on the Senate amendment to the bill H.R. 4348 be instructed to recede from disagreement to the amendment of the Senate.
2:17:43 P.M.	H.R. 4348	The previous question was ordered without objection.
2:18:08 P.M.	H.R. 4348	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Hoyer motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 4348, the Chair put the question on adoption of the motion and announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Hoyer demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the motion to instruct until a time to be announced.
2:18:50 P.M.	H.R. 4348	Mrs. Black moved that the House instruct conferees.
2:19:11 P.M.	H.R. 4348	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Black motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 4348. The instructions contained in the motion seek to direct the managers on the part of the House at the conference on the disagreeing votes of the two Houses on the Senate amendment to the bill H.R. 4348 be instructed to reject section 31108 of the Senate amendment (relating to distracted driving grants), other than the matter proposed to be inserted as section 411(g) of title 23, United States Code (relating to a distracted driving study).
2:42:44 P.M.	H.R. 4348	The previous question was ordered without objection.

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9:00:13 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
9:00:25 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Ted Poe to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.


		Allegiance to the Flag.
9:02:42 A.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – of the Chair, would be limited to 5 per side of the aisle.
9:11:32 A.M.	H.R. 4480	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 4480 — “To provide for the development of a plan to increase oil and gas exploration, development, and production under oil and gas leases of Federal lands under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of Agriculture, the Secretary of Energy, the Secretary of the Interior, and the Secretary of Defense in response to a drawdown of petroleum reserves from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.”
9:12:22 A.M.	H.R. 4480	The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
9:13:18 A.M.	H.R. 4480	An amendment, offered by Mr. Holt, numbered 18 printed in House Report 112-540 to end free drilling in the Gulf of Mexico by requiring oil companies to pay in order to receive new leases on public lands.
9:13:21 A.M.	H.R. 4480	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 691, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Holt amendment.
9:21:41 A.M.	H.R. 4480	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Holt amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Holt demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the Holt amendment until a time to be announced.
9:22:02 A.M.	H.R. 4480	An amendment, offered by Mr. Wittman, numbered 19 printed in House Report 112-540 to streamline the process for the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) to approve temporary infrastructure, such as towers or buoys, to test and develop offshore wind power in the Outer Continental Shelf.
9:22:04 A.M.	H.R. 4480	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 691, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Wittman amendment.
9:34:10 A.M.	H.R. 4480	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Wittman amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Markey demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the Wittman amendment until a time to be announced.
9:36:16 A.M.	H.R. 4480	An amendment, offered by Mr. Westmoreland, numbered 20 printed in House Report 112-540 to lessen the regulatory burden on deli-style display cases by making Service-Over-the-Counter (SOTC) refrigerator units into a separate product classification.
9:36:25 A.M.	H.R. 4480	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 691, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Westmoreland amendment.
9:43:54 A.M.	H.R. 4480	On agreeing to the Westmoreland amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
9:44:28 A.M.	H.R. 4480	An amendment, offered by Ms. Bass (CA), numbered 21 printed in House Report 112-540 to require the Transportation Fuels Regulatory Committee to conduct an analysis of how to shield American consumers and the United States economy from gasoline price fluctuations and supply disruptions in the oil market by reducing the dependence of the United States on oil.
9:44:30 A.M.	H.R. 4480	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 691, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bass (CA) amendment.
9:52:54 A.M.	H.R. 4480	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Bass (CA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Bass (CA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the Bass (CA) amendment until a time to be announced.
9:52:55 A.M.	H.R. 4480	The Chair announced its understanding the amendment numbered 22 printed in House Report 112-540 would not be offered.
9:53:18 A.M.	H.R. 4480	An amendment, offered by Mrs. Capps, numbered 23 printed in House Report 112-540 to remove the requirements in Title II of the bill to conduct an analysis, issue a report, and delay rules if the Secretary of Energy determines that the analyses are “infeasible to conduct, require data that does not exist, or would generate results subject to such large estimates of uncertainty that the results would be neither reliable nor useful”.
9:53:24 A.M.	H.R. 4480	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 691, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Capps amendment.
10:01:55 A.M.	H.R. 4480	POSPTONED 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 Capps amendment until a time to be announced.
10:02:27 A.M.	H.R. 4480	An amendment, offered by Ms. Hanabusa, numbered 24 printed in House Report 112-540 to require the Secretary of Interior in consultation with the Secretary of Agriculture to include in their Quadrennial Federal Onshore Energy Production Strategy, the best estimate, based upon commercial and scientific data, of the expected increase in domestic production of geothermal, solar, wind, or other renewable energy sources on lands designated as Hawaiian Home Lands.
10:02:29 A.M.	H.R. 4480	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 691, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hanabusa amendment.
10:05:12 A.M.	H.R. 4480	On agreeing to the Hanabusa amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
10:05:24 A.M.	H.R. 4480	An amendment, offered by Ms. Speier, numbered 25 printed in House Report 112-540 to strike language in the underlying legislation that would require drilling permits to be deemed approved a 60 day deadline, which could expose public lands to undue risk.
10:05:35 A.M.	H.R. 4480	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 691, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Speier amendment.
10:13:07 A.M.	H.R. 4480	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Speier amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Speier demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the Speier amendment until a time to be announced.
10:13:32 A.M.	H.R. 4480	Amendment offered by Ms. DeLauro.