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Congress: the Republican led House repeals replaces& eliminates parts of Affordable HC – the Senate considers S.2038,STOCK Act


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the Senate Convened at 9:30am.ET Febuary 2,2012

  • Following any Leader remarks, there will be a period of morning business until 11:00am, with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. The Majority will control the first half and the Republicans will control the final half.
  • Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of S.2038, STOCK Act.
  • The managers of the bill will continue to negotiate an agreement to complete action on the bill tomorrow. Senators will be notified when any agreement is reached.

The Senate has reached an agreement to complete action on S.2038, the STOCK Act. As a result, senators should expect a series of votes at 2pm in relation to the amendments listed below and on passage of S.2038, as amended. All after the first vote will be 10 minutes in duration with 2 minutes equally divided between each vote.

– Lieberman #1482 (technical);

– Paul #1484 (non-trading certification);

– Paul #1487 (exec staff rule-making prohibit) (60-vote threshold);

– Lieberman #1511 (side-by-side to Shelby #1491);

– Shelby #1491, as modified (exec);

– Paul #1485, as modified (exec and judicial);

– Boxer-Isakson #1489, as modified (mortgage disclosure) (60-vote threshold);

– Portman #1505 (technical);

– Enzi #1510 (mutual funds);

– Blumenthal #1498 (felony conviction – no pension) (60-vote threshold);

– Toomey-McCaskill #1472 (earmark prohibition) (60-vote threshold);

– Inhofe #1500 (earmark prohibition) (60-vote threshold);

– McCain #1471 (GSEs – bonuses) (60-vote threshold);

– Leahy-Cornyn #1483 (anti-corruption) (60-vote threshold);

– Coburn #1473 (duplicative/overlapping programs) (2/3 vote threshold);

– DeMint #1488 (SoS – term limits) (60-vote threshold);

– Grassley #1493 (60-vote threshold); and

– Brown (OH) #1481, as modified (divestiture) (60-vote threshold).

Upon disposition of the amendments, the Substitute amendment #1470, as amended, if amended, will be agreed to. The Senate will then proceed to vote on passage of the bill, as amended.

We hope that some of these amendments will be considered by voice vote.

2:06pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the Paul amendment #1484 (non-trading certification); Not Agreed to: 37-61

2:33pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the Paul amendment #1484 ( prohibit exec staff rule-making)

2:33pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the Paul amendment #1484 ( prohibit exec staff rule-making); Not Agreed to: 48-51

2:51pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the Lieberman amendment #1511 (side by side to Shelby #1491- extend reporting requirements to executive branch and independent agencies); Agreed to: 81-18

3:09pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the Shelby amendment #1491, as modified (extend reporting requirements to executive branch and independent agencies); Agreed to: 58-41

3:39pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the Toomey-McCaskill amendment #1472 (earmark prohibition); Not Agreed to: 40-59

3:58pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the Inhofe amendment #1500 (prohibit unauthorized earmarks); Not Agreed to: 26-73

4:22pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the Coburn amendment #1473 (duplicative/overlapping programs); Not Agreed to: 60-39 (2/3rds threshold)

4:41pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the DeMint amendment #1488 (term limits);Not Agreed To: 24-75

5:00pm     **The following amendments to S.2038, the STOCK Act have been considered: **

  • Brown (OH) #1478 (10 day filing); Withdrawn
  • Thune #1477 (SEC/solicitation); Withdrawn
  • Coburn #1474 (legislation posted online 72 hours prior to a vote); Withdrawn
  • Coburn #1476 (substitute – Member certification); Withdrawn
  • Paul #1490 (Member forfeiture Federal retirement benefits if he/she becomes a lobbyist); Withdrawn
  • Tester #1492 (capital formation); Withdrawn
  • Tester #1503 (FEC electronic filing); Withdrawn
  • Reid for Lieberman #1482 (technical); Agreed to by Voice Vote
  • Paul #1484 (Member certification); Not Agreed to: 37-61
  • Paul #1487 (Executive oversight); Not Agreed to: 48-51
  • Lieberman #1511 (side by side to Shelby #1491- extend reporting requirements to executive branch and independent agencies); Agreed to: 81-18
  • Shelby #1491 (extend reporting requirements to executive branch and independent agencies); Agreed to: 58-41
  • Paul #1485, as modified (apply reporting requirements to Federal employees and judicial officers); Withdrawn
  • Boxer #1489, as modified (mortgage disclosure); Agreed to by Voice Vote
  • Portman #1505 (techincal); Agreed to by Voice Vote
  • Enzi #1510 (mutual funds); Agreed to by Voice Vote
  • Blumenthal #1498 (Member of Congress denied retirement benefits if he/she is convicted of a felony); Agreed to by Voice Vote
  • Toomey-McCaskill  #1472 (prohibit earmarks); Not Agreed to: 40-59
  • Inhofe #1500 (prohibit unauthorized earmarks); Not Agreed to: 26-73
  • McCain #1471 (prohibit bonuses for senior executives at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac); Agreed to by Voice Vote
  • Leahy #1483 (anti-corruption); Agreed to by Voice Vote
  • Coburn #1473 (duplicative and overlapping government programs); Not Agreed to: 60-39
  • DeMint #1488 (SoS Constitutional amendment limiting the number of terms Member of Congress may serve); Not Agreed to: 24-75
  • Grassley #1493 (political intelligence disclosure); Agreed to:60-39
  • Brown (OH) #1481, as modified (divestiture); Not Agreed to: 26-73
  • Reid #1470 (substitute); Agreed to by Unanimous Consent

5:00pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the Grassley amendment #1493  (political intelligence disclosure); Agreed to: 60-39

5:23pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the Brown (OH) amendment #1481, as modified (divestiture); Not Agreed to: 26-73

5:42pm The Senate began a roll call vote on passage of S.2038, as amended (STOCK Act); Passed: 96-3

*** WRAP UP ***

ROLL CALL VOTES

1)      Paul amendment #1484 (non-trading certification); Not Agreed To: 37-61

2)      Paul amendment #1487 (prohibits executive staff rule-making)(60-vote threshold); Not Agreed To: 48-51

3)      Lieberman amendment #1511 (extends STOCK Act to senior level executive branch employees); Agreed To: 81-18

4)      Shelby amendment #1491, as modified (extends STOCK Act to senior level executive branch employees); Agreed To: 58-41

5)      Toomey-McCaskill amendment #1472 (earmark prohibition)(60-vote threshold); Not Agreed To: 40-59

6)      Inhofe amendment #1500 (earmark prohibition)(60-vote threshold); Not Agreed To: 26-73

7)      Coburn amendment #1473 (duplicative/overlapping programs)(2/3rds threshold); Not Agreed To: 60-39

8)      DeMint amendment #1488 (SoS Constitutional amendment re: term limits)(60-vote threshold); Not Agreed To: 24-75

9)      Grassley amendment #1493 (political intelligence disclosure)(60 vote-threshold); Agreed To: 60-39

10)  Brown (OH) amendment #1481, as modified (divestiture)(60-vote threshold); Not Agreed To: 26-73

11)  Passage of S.2038, STOCK Act, as amended; Passed: 96-3

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Adopted S.Res.367, designating January 2012 as “National Mentoring Month”.

Began the Rule 14 process of S.2064, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to terminate certain energy tax subsidies and lower the corporate income tax rate (DeMint).

No EXECUTIVE ITEMS

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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS

LEGISLATIVE DAY OF FEBRUARY  2, 2012

112TH CONGRESS – SECOND SESSION

. -SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.6:39:52 P.M. -H.R. 3578POSTPONING FURTHER PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 3578, the Chair announced that it understood that the Part A amendment made in order by the provisions of H. Res. 534 would not be offered and pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 534, the previous question was ordered and pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, further proceedings on the bill would be postponed.5:34:05 P.M. -H.R. 3578DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3578.5:33:47 P.M. -H.R. 3578Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. The resolution provides for one hour of debate, each, on H.R. 3578 and H.R. 3582. All points of order against consideration of both H.R. 3578 and H.R. 3582 are waived. For H.R. 3578, the resolution makes in order the amendment printed in Part A of the report accompanying this resolution and for H.R. 3582, the resolution makes in order the amendments printed in part B of the report accompanying this resolution.5:33:42 P.M. -H.R. 3578Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 534. H.R. 3578 — “To amend the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 to reform the budget baseline.”5:33:08 P.M. -H.R. 3582Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.5:33:07 P.M. -H.R. 3582On passage Passed by recorded vote: 242 – 179 (Roll no. 30).5:26:45 P.M. -H.R. 3582On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 183 – 237 (Roll no. 29).5:09:54 P.M. -H.R. 3582The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.5:03:56 P.M. -H.R. 3582DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Boswell motion to recommit. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to add a new subsection entitled “Impacts on Medicare Benefits, Beneficiaries, the Social Security and Medicare Trust Funds”.5:01:55 P.M. -H.R. 3582Mr. Boswell moved to recommit with instructions to the Budget Committee.5:01:43 P.M. -H.R. 3582The 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.5:01:22 P.M. -H.R. 3582The previous question was ordered without objection.5:00:35 P.M. -H.R. 3582The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 3582.5:00:21 P.M. -H.R. 3582On agreeing to the Cicilline amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 174 – 245 (Roll no. 28).4:55:10 P.M. -H.R. 3582On agreeing to the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 173 – 243 (Roll no. 27).4:51:15 P.M. -H.R. 3582On agreeing to the Fudge amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 171 – 243 (Roll no. 26).4:47:48 P.M. -H.R. 3582On agreeing to the Connolly (VA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 177 – 237 (Roll no. 25).4:44:05 P.M. -H.R. 3582On agreeing to the Peters amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 174 – 244 (Roll no. 24).4:15:37 P.M. -H.R. 3582UNFINISHED 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.4:15:19 P.M. -H.R. 3582POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Cicilline substitute amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that 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.4:04:39 P.M. -H.R. 3582DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 534, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Cicilline Part B amendment No. 8.4:04:28 P.M. -H.R. 3582An amendment, in the nature of a substitute offered by Mr. Cicilline,   numbered 8 printed in Part B of House Report 112-383 to amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to require that, in addition to preparing cost estimates for each bill or resolution reported by any committee of the House, the Congressional Budget Office also prepare an estimate of the number of jobs which would be created, sustained, or lost in carrying out the measure–including regional and State level estimates.4:04:10 P.M. -H.R. 3582By unanimous consent, the Flake amendment was withdrawn.4:00:09 P.M. -H.R. 3582DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 534, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Flake Part B amendment No. 7.4:00:05 P.M. -H.R. 3582An amendment, offered by Mr. Flake,  numbered 7 printed in Part B of House Report 112-383 lower the threshold for requiring a dynamic score from .25% of the current GDP to $5 billion.3:59:39 P.M. -H.R. 3582By unanimous consent, the Quigley amendment was withdrawn.3:55:16 P.M. -H.R. 3582DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 534, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Quigley Part B amendment No. 6.3:55:13 P.M. -H.R. 3582An amendment, offered by Mr. Quigley,  numbered 6 printed in Part B of House Report 112-383 to require the CBO to establish a website where taxpayers could enter their annual income and receive an estimate of the amount of their projected contribution to or receipt from any applicable major bill or resolution over the next 10 years, assuming the taxpayer has constant annual income.3:51:00 P.M. -H.R. 3582POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mrs. Jackson Lee (TX) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.3:43:35 P.M. -H.R. 3582DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 534, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee Part B amendment No. 5.3:43:32 P.M. -H.R. 3582An amendment, offered by Ms. Jackson Lee (TX),  numbered 5 printed in Part B of House Report 112-383 to require CBO to include as part of their macroeconomic analysis estimates of the potential impact, if any, on HUB ZONE areas as defined by the Small Business Act.3:42:42 P.M. -H.R. 3582POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Fudge amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Fudge demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.3:35:54 P.M. -H.R. 3582DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 534, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Fudge Part B amendment No. 4.3:35:52 P.M. -H.R. 3582An amendment, offered by Ms. Fudge,  numbered 4 printed in Part B of House Report 112-383 to add income equality among the variables used to determine the economic impact of the bill.3:35:42 P.M. -H.R. 3582On agreeing to the Walz (MN) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.3:32:45 P.M. -H.R. 3582DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 534, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Walz Part B amendment No. 3.3:32:42 P.M. -H.R. 3582An amendment, offered by Mr. Walz (MN),  numbered 3 printed in Part B of House Report 112-383 to include interest rates among the major economic variables to be estimated in the macroeconomic economic impact analysis.3:32:21 P.M. -H.R. 3582POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Connolly (VA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Connolly (VA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.3:25:40 P.M. -H.R. 3582DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 534, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Connolly (VA) Part B amendment No. 2.3:25:37 P.M. -H.R. 3582An amendment, offered by Mr. Connolly (VA),  numbered 2 printed in Part B of House Report 112-383 to extend the requirement for the Congressional Budget Office to prepare macroeconomic analysis of major legislation to bills or resolutions reported by the Appropriations Committees of each Chamber.3:24:54 P.M. -H.R. 3582POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Peters amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Peters demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.3:17:38 P.M. -H.R. 3582DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 534, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Peters Part B amendment No. 1.3:17:35 P.M. -H.R. 3582An amendment, offered by Mr. Peters,  numbered 1 printed in Part B of House Report 112-383 to add a findings section addressing the macroeconomic impact of the tax cuts of 2001 and 2003.2:06:57 P.M. -H.R. 3582GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 3582.2:06:03 P.M. -H.R. 3582The Speaker designated the Honorable Robert J. Dold to act as Chairman of the Committee.2:06:02 P.M. -H.R. 3582House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 534 and Rule XVIII.2:05:55 P.M. -H.R. 3582Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. The resolution provides for one hour of debate, each, on H.R. 3578 and H.R. 3582. All points of order against consideration of both H.R. 3578 and H.R. 3582 are waived. For H.R. 3578, the resolution makes in order the amendment printed in Part A of the report accompanying this resolution and for H.R. 3582, the resolution makes in order the amendments printed in part B of the report accompanying this resolution.2:05:50 P.M. -H.R. 3582Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 534. H.R. 3582 — “To amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to provide for macroeconomic analysis of the impact of legislation.”2:04:42 P.M. -H.R. 3630Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.2:04:41 P.M. -H.R. 3630On motion that the House instruct conferees Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 184 – 236 (Roll no. 23).1:56:30 P.M. -H. Res. 534Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.1:56:29 P.M. -H. Res. 534On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 238 – 179 (Roll no. 22).1:48:20 P.M. -H. Res. 534On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 238 – 177 (Roll no. 21).12:30:37 P.M. -H. Res. 534DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 534.12:26:28 P.M. -H. Res. 534Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 534 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3578) to amend the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 to reform the budget baseline, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3582) to amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to provide for macro-economic analysis of the impact of legislation.”12:25:58 P.M. -The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received a message from the Secretary of the Senate on February 2, 2012 at 9:40 a.m. stating that that body had passed S. 1296 and H.R. 588 without amendment.12:02:24 P.M. -ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches, which by direction of the Chair would be limited to 15 per side of the aisle.12:02:00 P.M. -PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Ellison to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.12:01:57 P.M. -The Speaker announced approval of the Journal.  Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.12:00:32 P.M. -Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.12:00:25 P.M. -The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of February 2.11:07:25 A.M. -The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.10:02:17 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 the legislative day.10:01:35 A.M. -The Speaker designated the Honorable Ted Poe to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.10:00:55 A.M. -The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

5:00pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the Grassley amendment #1493  (political intelligence disclosure); Agreed to: 60-39

5:23pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the Brown (OH) amendment #1481, as modified (divestiture); Not Agreed to: 26-73

5:42pm The Senate began a roll call vote on passage of S.2038, as amended (STOCK Act);Passed: 96-3

WRAP UP

ROLL CALL VOTES

1)      Paul amendment #1484 (non-trading certification); Not Agreed To: 37-61

2)      Paul amendment #1487 (prohibits executive staff rule-making)(60-vote threshold); Not Agreed To: 48-51

3)      Lieberman amendment #1511 (extends STOCK Act to senior level executive branch employees); Agreed To: 81-18

4)      Shelby amendment #1491, as modified (extends STOCK Act to senior level executive branch employees); Agreed To: 58-41

5)      Toomey-McCaskill amendment #1472 (earmark prohibition)(60-vote threshold); Not Agreed To: 40-59

6)      Inhofe amendment #1500 (earmark prohibition)(60-vote threshold); Not Agreed To: 26-73

7)      Coburn amendment #1473 (duplicative/overlapping programs)(2/3rds threshold); Not Agreed To: 60-39

8)      DeMint amendment #1488 (SoS Constitutional amendment re: term limits)(60-vote threshold); Not Agreed To: 24-75

9)      Grassley amendment #1493 (political intelligence disclosure)(60 vote-threshold); Agreed To: 60-39

10)  Brown (OH) amendment #1481, as modified (divestiture)(60-vote threshold); Not Agreed To: 26-73

11)  Passage of S.2038, STOCK Act, as amended; Passed: 96-3

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Adopted S.Res.367, designating January 2012 as “National Mentoring Month”.

Began the Rule 14 process of S.2064, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to terminate certain energy tax subsidies and lower the corporate income tax rate (DeMint).

No EXECUTIVE ITEMS

Black History

Congress: the Reublican led House – the Senate debates&votes on amendments to S.2038,STOCK Act


the Senate Convenes: 9:30am ET February 1, 2012

  • Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business for one hour with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each with the Republicans controlling the first half and the Majority controlling the final half.
  • Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of S.2038, the Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge (STOCK) Act.
  • We hope to have votes in relation to amendments to the STOCK Act during Wednesday’s session of the Senate.

The following amendments are pending to S.2038, the STOCK Act:

  • Reid #1470 (substitute)
  • Reid for Lieberman #1482 (technical)
  • Brown (OH) #1478 (10 day filing)
  • Toomey-McCaskill  #1472 (prohibit earmarks)
  • Brown (OH) #1481, as modified (divestiture)
  • Thune #1477 (SEC/solicitation)
  • McCain #1471 (prohibit bonuses for senior executives at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac)
  • Leahy #1483 (anti-corruption)
  • Coburn #1473 (duplicative and overlapping government programs)
  • Coburn #1474 (legislation posted online 72 hours prior to a vote)
  • Coburn #1476 (substitute – Member certification)
  • Paul #1484 (Member certification)
  • Paul #1485 (apply reporting requirements to Federal employees and judicial officers)
  • Paul #1487 (Executive oversight)
  • DeMint #1488 (SoS Constitutional amendment limiting the number of terms Member of Congress may serve)
  • Paul #1490 (Member forfeiture Federal retirement benefits if he/she becomes a lobbyist)
  • Blumenthal #1498 (Member of Congress denied retirement benefits if he/she is convicted of a felony)
  • Shelby #1491 (extend reporting requirements to executive branch and independent agencies)

WRAP UP

No ROLL CALL VOTES

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Passed S.1296, A bill to revise the boundaries of John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System Sachuest Point Unit RI-04P, Easton Beach Unit RI-05P, Almy Pond Unit RI-06, and Hazards Beach Unit RI-07 in the State of Rhode Island.

Passed HR 588, To redesignate the Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge as the Sam D. Hamilton Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge.

Adopted S.Res.365, honoring the life of Kevin Hagan White, the Mayor of Boston, Massachusetts from 1968 to 1984.

Adopted S.Res 366, Honoring the life of dissident and democracy activist Wilman Villar Mendoza and condemning the Castro regime for the death of Wilman Villar Mendoza.

No EXECUTIVE ITEMS

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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS

LEGISLATIVE DAY OF FEBRUARY  1, 2012

 112TH CONGRESS – SECOND SESSION

-The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on February 2, 2012.9:44:32 P.M. -On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.9:44:15 P.M. -Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn.8:16:16 P.M. -SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.8:16:04 P.M. -ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.8:15:34 P.M. -H.R. 3630POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Michaud motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 3630, the Chair put the question on the motion and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Michaud demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.8:14:34 P.M. -H.R. 3630The previous question was ordered without objection.7:25:15 P.M. -H.R. 3630DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Michaud motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 3630. 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. 3630 to recede from section 2123 of the House bill, relating to allowing a waiver of requirements under section 3304(a)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, including a requirement that all money withdrawn from the unemployment fund of the State shall be used solely in the payment of unemployment compensation.7:22:13 P.M. -H.R. 3630Mr. Michaud moved that the House instruct conferees.7:20:04 P.M. -Mr. Woodall filed reports from the Committee on Rules, H. Res. 533 and H. Res. 534.7:19:26 P.M. -H.R. 3567Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.7:19:25 P.M. -H.R. 3567On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 395 – 27 (Roll no. 20).7:12:03 P.M. -H.R. 3567Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 3567 — “To amend title IV of the Social Security Act to require States to implement policies to prevent assistance under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program from being used in strip clubs, casinos, and liquor stores.”7:12:02 P.M. -H.R. 3835Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.7:12:01 P.M. -H.R. 3835On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 309 – 117 (Roll no. 19).7:05:47 P.M. -H.R. 3835Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 3835 — “To extend the pay limitation for Members of Congress and Federal employees.”7:05:28 P.M. -UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.7:05:21 P.M. -H.R. 1173Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.7:05:19 P.M. -H.R. 1173On passage Passed by recorded vote: 267 – 159 (Roll no. 18).6:58:30 P.M. -H.R. 1173On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 175 – 247 (Roll no. 17).6:41:50 P.M. -H.R. 1173The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.6:30:31 P.M. -H.R. 1173Floor summary: DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Garamendi motion to recommit. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to insert a section entitled “Ensuring Long-Term Care Services for Seniors with Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Disabled Individuals”.6:30:18 P.M. -H.R. 1173Mr. Garamendi moved to recommit with instructions to Energy and Commerce.6:29:04 P.M. -H.R. 1173The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.6:28:47 P.M. -H.R. 1173The 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.6:28:36 P.M. -H.R. 1173The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 1173.6:28:06 P.M. -H.R. 1173On agreeing to the Deutch amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 160 – 264 (Roll no. 16).6:23:33 P.M. -H.R. 1173On agreeing to the Deutch amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 164 – 260 (Roll no. 15).6:18:23 P.M. -H.R. 1173On agreeing to the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 157 – 264 (Roll no. 14).6:13:53 P.M. -H.R. 1173On agreeing to the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 161 – 263 (Roll no. 13).5:46:02 P.M. -H.R. 1173UNFINISHED 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.4:18:00 P.M. -H.R. 1173The Committee of the Whole proceeded with pro forma amendments.4:17:19 P.M. -H.R. 1173POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Deutch amendment No. 5, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Deutch demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.4:08:04 P.M. -H.R. 1173DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Deutch amendment No. 5 under the five-minute rule.4:07:59 P.M. -H.R. 1173An amendment, offered by Mr. Deutch,  numbered 5 printed in the Congressional Record to propose adding a new section for class program flexibility.4:07:08 P.M. -H.R. 1173POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Deutch amendment No. 4, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Deutch demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.4:00:13 P.M. -H.R. 1173DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Deutch amendment No. 4 under the five-minute rule.4:00:08 P.M. -H.R. 1173An amendment, offered by Mr. Deutch,  numbered 4 printed in the Congressional Record to propose adding a new section to prevent an increase in medicaid spending.3:59:42 P.M. -H.R. 1173POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Jackson Lee amendment No. 1, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. Jackson 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.3:50:01 P.M. -H.R. 1173DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment No. 1 under the five-minute rule.3:49:36 P.M. -H.R. 1173An amendment, offered by Ms. Jackson Lee (TX),  numbered 1 printed in the Congressional Record to add a new section to ensure market penetration for private long-term care insurance.3:48:50 P.M. -H.R. 1173POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Jackson Lee amendment No. 2, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. Jackson 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.3:37:23 P.M. -H.R. 1173DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment No. 2 under the five-minute rule.3:37:06 P.M. -H.R. 1173An amendment, offered by Ms. Jackson Lee (TX),  numbered 2 printed in the Congressional Record to propose adding a new section requiring a study on the impact of not having long-term care insurance on the Federal, State and local governments.2:25:09 P.M. -H.R. 1173GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 1173.2:24:58 P.M. -H.R. 1173The Speaker designated the Honorable Candice S. Miller to act as Chairwoman of the Committee.2:24:57 P.M. -H.R. 1173House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 522 and Rule XVIII.2:24:46 P.M. -H.R. 1173Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1173 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit with or without instructions allowed. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order. The resolution makes in order the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Energy and Commerce now printed in the bill for the purpose of amendment. The resolution makes in order only those amendments that are submitted for printing in the Congressional Record not later than the legislative day of Tuesday, January 31, 2012, or pro forma amendments for the purpose of debate. The bill shall be considered for amendment for a period not to exceed three hours.2:24:41 P.M. -H.R. 1173Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 522. H.R. 1173 — “To repeal the CLASS program.”2:23:09 P.M. -H.R. 3567At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.1:39:26 P.M. -H.R. 3567DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3567.1:39:24 P.M. -H.R. 3567Considered under suspension of the rules.1:39:00 P.M. -H.R. 3567Mr. Boustany moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3567 — “To amend title IV of the Social Security Act to require States to implement policies to prevent assistance under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program from being used in strip clubs, casinos, and liquor stores.”1:37:46 P.M. -UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST – Mr. Daniel E. Lungren asked unanimous consent that the “Standards for the Electronic Posting of House and Committee Documents and Data”, which were adopted by the Committee on House Administration on December 16, 2011, be printed in the Congressional Record. Agreed to without objection.1:36:45 P.M. -H. Con. Res. 90Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.1:36:43 P.M. -H. Con. Res. 90On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.1:36:09 P.M. -H. Con. Res. 90Considered by unanimous consent. H. Con. Res. 90 — “Authorizing the printing of the 25th edition of the pocket version of the United States Constitution.”1:36:07 P.M. -H. Con. Res. 90Mr. Lungren, Daniel E. asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.1:36:06 P.M. -H. Res. 496Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.1:35:59 P.M. -H. Res. 496On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.1:20:24 P.M. -H. Res. 496DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 496.1:20:21 P.M. -H. Res. 496Considered under suspension of the rules.1:19:57 P.M. -H. Res. 496Mr. Lungren, Daniel E. moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. H. Res. 496 — “Adjusting the amount provided for the expenses of certain committees of the House of Representatives in the One Hundred Twelfth Congress.”1:17:49 P.M. -H.R. 3835At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.12:32:55 P.M. -H.R. 3835DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3835.12:32:53 P.M. -H.R. 3835Considered under suspension of the rules.12:32:19 P.M. -H.R. 3835Mr. Ross (FL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 3835 — “To extend the pay limitation for Members of Congress and Federal employees.”12:30:02 P.M. -H.R. 658Conference report H. Rept. 112-381 filed.12:07:03 P.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.12:06:26 P.M. -BOARD OF VISITORS TO THE UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY – Pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 4355(a), and the order of the House of January 5, 2011, the Speaker appointed Mr. Shimkus of Illinois and Mr. Womack of Arkansas to the Board of Visitors to the United States Military Academy .12:05:09 P.M. -ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – Mr. Garrett of New Jersey was recognized for the purpose of introducing the guest Chaplain for today.12:03:56 P.M. -PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Bucshon to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.12:03:49 P.M. -The Speaker announced approval of the Journal.  Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.12:02:15 P.M. -Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Karen Hallett, United States Army, New Windsor, New York.12:00:53 P.M. -The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of February 1.10:36:52 A.M. -The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.10:01:20 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.10:01:13 A.M. -The Speaker designated the Honorable Chip Cravaack to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.10:00:52 A.M. -The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

Black History

Congress:the Republican led House – the Senate considers S.2038,the Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge (STOCK) Act.


the Senate Convened at 10:00amET January 31,2012

  • Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 11:30am with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each with the Majority controlling the first half and the Republicans controlling the final half
  • Following morning business, the Senate will begin consideration of Calendar #301, S.2038, the Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge (STOCK) Act.
  • The Senate will recess from 12:30pm until 2:15pm to allow for the weekly caucus meetings.

The following amendments are pending to S.2038, the STOCK Act:

  • Reid #1470 (substitute)
  • Reid for Lieberman #1482 (technical)
  • Brown (OH) #1478 (10 day filing)
  • Toomey-McCaskill  #1472 (prohibit earmarks)
  • Brown (OH) #1481 (divestiture)
  • Thune #1477 (SEC/solicitation)
  • McCain #1471 (prohibit bonuses for senior executives at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac)
  • Leahy #1483 (anti-corruption)

The following

  • Paul #1484 (Member certification)
  • Paul #1485 (apply reporting requirements to Federal employees and judicial officers)
  • Paul #1487 (Executive oversight)
  • DeMint #1488 (SoS Constitutional amendment limiting the number of terms Member of Congress may serve)
  • Reid #1470 (substitute)
  • Reid for Lieberman #1482 (technical)
  • Brown (OH) #1478 (10 day filing)
  • Toomey-McCaskill  #1472 (prohibit earmarks)
  • Brown (OH) #1481 (divestiture)
  • Thune #1477 (SEC/solicitation)
  • McCain #1471 (prohibit bonuses for senior executives at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac)
  • Leahy #1483 (anti-corruption)
  • Coburn #1473 (duplicative and overlapping government programs)
  • Coburn #1474 (legislation posted online 72 hours prior to a vote)
  • Coburn #1476 (substitute – Member certification)
  • Paul #1484 (Member certification)
  • Paul #1485 (apply reporting requirements to Federal employees and judicial officers)
  • Paul #1487 (Executive oversight)
  • DeMint #1488 (SoS Constitutional amendment limiting the number of terms Member of Congress may serve)
  • Paul #1490 (Member forfeiture Federal retirement benefits if he/she becomes a lobbyist)

WRAP UP

No ROLL CALL VOTES

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Adopted S.Res.359, commending Alan S. Frumin on his service to the U.S. Senate.

Discharged the Judiciary Committee and adopted S.Res.286, recognizing May 16, 2012, as Hereditary Angioedema Awareness Day and expressing the sense of the Senate that more research and treatments are needed for Hereditary Angioedema with an Inouye amendment.

Adopted S.Res.360, raising awareness and encouraging prevention of stalking by designating January 2012 as “National Stalking Awareness Month”.

Adopted S.Res.361, congratulating the University of Alabama Crimson Tide Football Team for winning the 2011 Bowl Championship Series National Championship.

Adopted S.Res.362, designating the month of February 2012 as “National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month”.

Adopted S.Res.363, congratulating the Pittsburg State University Gorillas football team for winning the 2011 NCAA Division II Football Championship.

Adopted S.Res. 364, recognizing the goals of Catholic Schools Week.

Completed the Rule 14 process of S.2041, a bill to approve the Keystone XL Pipeline project and provide for environmental protection and government oversight. (Hoeven)

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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS

LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JANUARY 31, 2012

 112TH CONGRESS – SECOND SESSION

-SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.6:57:07 P.M. -ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.6:53:15 P.M. -H.R. 3630NOTICE OF INTENT TO OFFER MOTION – Mr. Michaud notified the House of his intent to offer a motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 3630. The Chair announced that the text of the proposed motion would be printed in the Congressional Record of today.6:53:14 P.M. -H. Res. 522Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.6:53:13 P.M. -H. Res. 522On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 251 – 157 (Roll no. 12).6:30:28 P.M. -H. Res. 522Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 522 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1173) to repeal the CLASS program.”6:30:00 P.M. -The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of January 31.6:16:48 P.M. -The Speaker announced that the House do now recess for a period of less than 15 minutes.6:15:09 P.M. -H. Res. 522POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 522, the Chair put the question on adoption of H. Res. 522 and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of H. Res. 522 until a time to be announced.6:14:55 P.M. -H. Res. 522The previous question was ordered without objection.5:18:00 P.M. -H. Res. 522DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 522.5:15:24 P.M. -H. Res. 522Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 522 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1173) to repeal the CLASS program.”5:15:23 P.M. -The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of January 31.2:10:37 P.M. -The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.2:09:52 P.M. -H.R. 658The Speaker appointed conferees – from the Committee on Ways and Means for consideration of title XI of the House bill and titles VIII and XI of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Camp, Tiberi, and Levin.2:09:51 P.M. -H.R. 658The Speaker appointed conferees – from the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology for consideration of secs. 102, 105, 201, 202, 204, 208, 209, 212, 220, 321, 324, 326, 812, title X and title XIII of the House bill and secs. 102, 103, 106, 216, 301, 302, 309, 320, 327, title VI, and sec. 732 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Hall, Palazzo, and Johnson, E. B.2:09:50 P.M. -H.R. 658The Speaker appointed conferees – from the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure for consideration of the House bill and the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Mica, Petri, Duncan (TN), Graves (MO), Shuster, Schmidt, Cravaack, Rahall, DeFazio, Costello, Boswell, and Carnahan.2:09:40 P.M. -H.R. 658On motion that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and agree to a conference. Agreed to without objection.2:09:34 P.M. -H.R. 658Mr. Cravaack asked unanimous consent that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and agree to a conference.2:08:33 P.M. -The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received a message from the Secretary of the Senate on January 31, 2012, at 10:00 a.m., stating that that body had passed S. 1236 and agreed to S. Con. Res. 34.2:02:21 P.M. -ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.2:01:52 P.M. -PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Burgess to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.2:01:48 P.M. -The Speaker announced approval of the Journal.  Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.2:00:22 P.M. -Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.2:00:19 P.M. -The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of January 31.12:14:52 P.M. -The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for  2:00 P.M. today.12:00:32 P.M. -MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 2:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.12:00:22 P.M. -The Speaker designated the Honorable Andy Harris to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.12:00:03 P.M. -The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

Black History

Congress: Republican led House did 5min of the Peoples Business – the Senate considers S.2038, the Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge (STOCK)


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The Senate Convenes: 2pm ET January 30, 2012

  • Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 4:30pm with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.
  • At 4:30pm, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to Calendar #301, S.2038, the Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge (STOCK) Act with the time until 5:30pm equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees.
  • At 5:30pm, the Senate will conduct a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.2038, the STOCK Act.

5:30pm the Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to proceed to S.2038, the Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge Act.

Invoked: 93-2

The Senate is in a period of morning business with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.

There will be no further roll call votes tonight.

WRAP UP

ROLL CALL VOTE

1)      Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.2038, the STOCK Act; Invoked: 93-2

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Passed S.1236, the Border Tunnel Prevention Act.

Adopted S.Res.357, commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Mill Springs (January 19, 1862).

Adopted S.Res.358, expressing support for the designation of January 28, 2012, as “National Data Privacy Day”.

Adopted S.Con.Res.34, Expressing the sense of Congress in Honor of the life and legacy of Vaclav Havel.

Began the Rule 14 process of S.2041, a bill to approve the Keystone XL Pipeline project and provide for environmental protection and government oversight. (Hoeven)

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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS

LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JANUARY 27, 2012

 112TH CONGRESS – SECOND SESSION

-The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on January 31, 2012.11:05:16 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 a message from the Secretary of the Senate on January 26, 2012, at 5:18 p.m., stating that that body had passed H.R. 3800 and H.R. 3801.11:04:40 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 a message from the Secretary of the Senate on January 26, 2012, at 5:50 p.m., stating that that body had passed S. 2039.11:03:51 A.M. -The House received a communication from Nick Strader, Central Oregon Office Director, Office of Rep. Greg Walden. Pursuant to Rule VII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Mr. Strader notified the House that he had been served with a subpoena issued by the Circuit Court for the County of Deschutes, Oregon, for witness testimony and that after consultation with the Office of General Counsel, he would determine whether compliance with the subpoena is consistent with the privileges and rights of the House.11:02:51 A.M. -The House received a communication from The Honorable Paul D. Irving, Sergeant at Arms. Pursuant to Rule VII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Mr. Irving notified the House that the Office of the Sergeant of Arms had been served with a subpoena for documents issued by the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, in connection with a civil lawsuit currently pending before that court and that after consultation with the Office of General Counsel, he would make the determinations required by House Rule VIII.11:02:50 A.M. -ADJUSTMENT OF WHOLE HOUSE – Under clause 5(d) of rule 20, the Chair announced to the House that, in light of the resignation of the gentlewoman from Arizona, Ms. Giffords, the whole number of the House is 433.11:02:18 A.M. -PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair led Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.11:02:13 A.M. -The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.11:01:22 A.M. -Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Dr. Alan Keiran, Office of the United States Senate Chaplain11:01:00 A.M. -The Speaker designated the Honorable Mac Thornberry to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.11:00:44 A.M. -The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

Black History

Congress: Republican led House adjourns after receiving HR3800,3801&S.2039 from the Senate & being served a subpoena – the Senate will consider S.2038,the Stop Trading on Congressional knowledge(Stock)Act


The Senate Convenes at 2pm ET January 30, 2012

  • Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 4:30pm with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.
  • At 4:30pm, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to Calendar #301, S.2038, the Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge (STOCK) Act with the time until 5:30pm equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees.
  • At 5:30pm, the Senate will conduct a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.2038, the STOCK Act.

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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS

LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JANUARY 27, 2012

112TH CONGRESS – SECOND SESSION

 -The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on January 31, 2012.11:05:16 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 a message from the Secretary of the Senate on January 26, 2012, at 5:18 p.m., stating that that body had passed H.R. 3800 and H.R. 3801.11:04:40 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 a message from the Secretary of the Senate on January 26, 2012, at 5:50 p.m., stating that that body had passed S. 2039.11:03:51 A.M. -The House received a communication from Nick Strader, Central Oregon Office Director, Office of Rep. Greg Walden. Pursuant to Rule VII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Mr. Strader notified the House that he had been served with a subpoena issued by the Circuit Court for the County of Deschutes, Oregon, for witness testimony and that after consultation with the Office of General Counsel, he would determine whether compliance with the subpoena is consistent with the privileges and rights of the House.11:02:51 A.M. -The House received a communication from The Honorable Paul D. Irving, Sergeant at Arms. Pursuant to Rule VII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Mr. Irving notified the House that the Office of the Sergeant of Arms had been served with a subpoena for documents issued by the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, in connection with a civil lawsuit currently pending before that court and that after consultation with the Office of General Counsel, he would make the determinations required by House Rule VIII.11:02:50 A.M. -ADJUSTMENT OF WHOLE HOUSE – Under clause 5(d) of rule 20, the Chair announced to the House that, in light of the resignation of the gentlewoman from Arizona, Ms. Giffords, the whole number of the House is 433.11:02:18 A.M. -PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair led Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.11:02:13 A.M. -The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.11:01:22 A.M. -Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Dr. Alan Keiran, Office of the United States Senate Chaplain11:01:00 A.M. -The Speaker designated the Honorable Mac Thornberry to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.11:00:44 A.M. -The House convened, starting a new legislative day.