The Senate stands in adjournment until 2:00pm on Monday, May 13, 2013.
Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.
During Thursday’s session, cloture was filed on S.601, the Water Resources Development Act. As a result, the filing deadline for all first degree amendments to S.601 is 4:00pm Monday.
As previously announced, there will be no roll call votes on Monday. The next roll call vote will be at approximately 12:00pm on the motion to invoke cloture on S.601, the Water Resources Development Act.
As a reminder, there is a 4pm filing deadline for first degree amendments to S.601, Water Resources Development Act. If your senator has a germane first degree amendment and would like to protect the right to offer, please send a signed copy of the amendment to the cloakroom prior to the deadline so that we may file it at the desk for you. If you have already filed, there is no need to re-file.SenatorReid said on the floor this afternoon that the managers are close to reaching an agreement to complete action of the WRDA bill. If an agreement can be reached, we could be in a position to vote in relation to amendments and passage of the bill Tuesday and/or Wednesday.
However, if an agreement cannot be reached, the cloture vote on the bill would occur at approximately 12:00 noon tomorrow, Tuesday, May 14.
This afternoon Senator Reid asked unanimous consent to go to conference on the
concurrent resolution on the Budget.
Senator Cruz was unavailable to be on the
floor at this time to object.
Out of respect for the long tradition of comity in
the Senate, Senator Reid withdrew his request.
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 May 13, 2013 at 10:34 a.m., stating that that body had passed H.R. 360 without amendment.
2:03:49 P.M.
The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn.The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on May 14, 2013.
The Senate will convene at 2:00pm on Monday, May 6, 2013.
Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in morning business until 5:30pm with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.
At 5:30pm, the Senate will resume consideration of S.743, the Marketplace Fairness Act of 2013, post-cloture. The filing deadline for 2nd degree amendments to S.743 is 4:00pm.
At 5:30pm, all post-cloture time will be yielded back, the Durbin amendment #745 will be withdrawn, no other 2nd degree amendments will be in order and the Senate will proceed to 2 roll call votes in relation to the following:
Upon the disposition of S.743, there will be a 3rdroll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.601, the Water Resources Development Act of 2013.
The cloture motion on the motion to proceed to S.601, Water Resources Development Act, was withdrawn. At 2:15pm tomorrow, Tuesday, May 7, the motion to proceed to S.601 will be agreed to, and the Senate will begin consideration of the bill.
We may be able to consider the Enzi-Durbin amendment #741 (perfecting substitute) to S.743, Marketplace Fairness Act, without a roll call vote. If so, there would only be 1 vote at 5:30pm on passage of S.743, as amended. If a roll call vote is requested, there would be 2 votes.
5:31pm The Senate began a roll call vote on Enzi-Durbin amendment #741 (perfecting substitute) to S.743, Marketplace Fairness Act;
Agreed To: 70-24
6:12pm The Senate began a roll call vote on passage of S.743, Marketplace Fairness Act.
Prior to the vote on passage of Marketplace Fairness Act, Senator Reid asked consent to go to conference on the Budget resolution. Senator Cruz objected.
Request to go to conference on H.Con.Res.25 – Budget Resolution – FY2014
Leader: I ask unanimous consent the Senate proceed to the consideration of Calendar #33, H.Con.Res.25; that all after the enacting clause be stricken; that the amendment which is at the desk, the text of S.Con.Res.8, the budget resolution passed by the Senate, be inserted in lieu thereof; that H.Con.Res.25, as amended be agreed to; the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table; that the Senate insist on its amendment, request a conference with the House on the disagreeing votes of the two Houses; and the Chair be authorized to appoint conferees on the part of the Senate, all with no intervening action or debate.
Chair: Is there an objection to the request?
Cruz: Reserved his right to object and asked that the Leader modify his request so that it not be in order for the Senate to consider a conference report that includes tax increases or reconciliation instructions to increase taxes or to raise the debt limit.
Senator Reid: Declined to modify his request
Senator Cruz: I object
WRAP UP
ROLL CALL VOTES
1) Enzi-Durbin amendment #741 (perfecting amendment) to S.743, the Marketplace Fairness Act; Agreed to: 70-24
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
12:00:19 P.M.
The Speaker designated the Honorable Kerry L. Bentivolio to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
12:00:57 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.
12:01:31 P.M.
The House received a communication from Jennifer Butler-Taylor, Director of Constituent Services, The Office of Represenative Robert Aderholt. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Ms. Butler-Taylor notified the House that she had been served with a subpoena, issued by the Circuit Court of Cullman County, Alabama, for documents in a civil case to which she is not a party and that after consultation with the Office of General Counsel, she will determine whether compliance with the subpoena is consistent with the privileges and rights of the House.
12:01:52 P.M.
MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House continued with Morning-Hour debate.
12:08:41 P.M.
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.
2:00:00 P.M.
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 6.
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:08:49 P.M.
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 5:00 P.M. today.
5:07:09 P.M.
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 6.
5:07:17 P.M.
The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
5:07:37 P.M.
H.R. 588
Mr. Young (AK) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 588 — “To provide for donor contribution acknowledgments to be displayed at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Visitor Center, and for other purposes.”
5:07:56 P.M.
H.R. 588
Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:07:58 P.M.
H.R. 588
DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 588.
5:12:31 P.M.
H.R. 588
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
5:13:03 P.M.
H.R. 291
Mr. Young (AK) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 291 — “To provide for the conveyance of certain cemeteries that are located on National Forest System land in Black Hills National Forest, South Dakota.”
5:13:09 P.M.
H.R. 291
Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:13:11 P.M.
H.R. 291
DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 291.
5:17:14 P.M.
H.R. 291
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
5:17:41 P.M.
H.R. 507
Mr. Young (AK) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 507 — “To provide for the conveyance of certain land inholdings owned by the United States to the Pascua Yaqui Tribe of Arizona, and for other purposes.”
5:17:57 P.M.
H.R. 507
Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:18:00 P.M.
H.R. 507
DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 507.
5:21:06 P.M.
H.R. 507
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
5:21:38 P.M.
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for approximately 6:30 P.M. today.
6:31:53 P.M.
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 6.
6:32:01 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.
6:32:27 P.M.
H.R. 588
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 588 — “To provide for donor contribution acknowledgments to be displayed at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Visitor Center, and for other purposes.”
6:58:32 P.M.
H.R. 588
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 398 – 2 (Roll no. 129).
6:58:33 P.M.
H.R. 588
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:58:36 P.M.
H.R. 291
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 291 — “To provide for the conveyance of certain cemeteries that are located on National Forest System land in Black Hills National Forest, South Dakota.”
7:07:32 P.M.
H.R. 291
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 390 – 2 (Roll no. 130).
7:07:33 P.M.
H.R. 291
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:07:37 P.M.
H.R. 507
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 507 — “To provide for the conveyance of certain land inholdings owned by the United States to the Pascua Yaqui Tribe of Arizona, and for other purposes.”
7:14:19 P.M.
H.R. 507
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 401 – 2 (Roll no. 131).
7:14:22 P.M.
H.R. 507
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:15:00 P.M.
H. Con. Res. 32
Mr. Barletta asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
7:15:23 P.M.
H. Con. Res. 32
Considered by unanimous consent. H. Con. Res. 32 — “Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition.”
7:15:33 P.M.
H. Con. Res. 32
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
7:15:43 P.M.
H. Con. Res. 32
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:16:37 P.M.
Ms. Foxx filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 198.
7:17:06 P.M.
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
7:32:34 P.M.
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
10:00:00 P.M.
Mr. King (IA) moved that the House do now adjourn.
10:00:05 P.M.
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
10:00:15 P.M.
The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on May 7, 2013.
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 April 30, 2013 at 10:41 a.m.: That the Senate requests the return of S. 853 to make corrections in the engrossment of the bill.
2:04:51 P.M.
The Clerk read the message from the Senate: Ordered, That the Secretary be directed to request the House of Representatives to return to the Senate, the bill (S. 853) entitled “An Act to provide the Secretary of Transportation with the flexibility to transfer certain funds to prevent reduced operations and staffing of the Federal Aviation Administration, and for other purposes.”, and that upon the compliance of the request, the Secretary of the Senate be authorized to make corrections in the engrossment of the aforesaid bill.
2:05:01 P.M.
The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to H. Res. 178. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on May 3, 2013.
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The Senate stands in adjournment until 9:30am on Thursday, April 25, 2013.
Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 10:30am 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.
At 10:30am, the Senate will recess for one hour to allow for a Senators-only briefing.
During Wednesday’s session, cloture was filed on S.743.
As a result, the filing deadline for all first degree amendments to the bill is 1:00pm on Thursday. Unless an agreement is reached, Senators should expect the cloture vote on Friday morning.
The Senate has resumed consideration of S.743, Marketplace Fairness Act.
Senator Collins asked unanimous consent to set aside the pending amendment in order to call up Collins amendment #744, to provide a limitation on when States may first exercise the authority under this Act.
Senator Wyden reserved his right to object and then Senator Baucus objected to the request.
The managers of the bill will continue to work on an agreement to consider amendments to the bill. However, if no agreement can be reached we would proceed to the cloture vote 1 hour after the Senate convenes tomorrow.
Senator Coburn asked unanimous consent to set aside the pending amendments in order to call up the following amendments:
– Coburn #753 (delinquent tax debts and Federal employment)
– Coburn #767 (duplicative and overlapping programs)
– Coburn #766 (prohibit presidential election campaign funds for part conventions)
Senator Durbin objected to setting aside the pending amendment and said that he would take a look at the amendments to see if we can come up with an agreement to consider them. Some of the amendments would create a blue slip issue in the House, a situation he would like to avoid.
Senator Coburn also expressed his intent to call up an amendment regarding the tax exempt status of sport organizations.
Hatch asked unanimous consent that the following amendments be in order to S.743, Marketplace Fairness Act:
Collins 744 or Collins 771
Ayotte 759, as amended
Coats 765
Thune 764 with GAO study/Thune 778 without GAO study
Coburn 753
Coburn 767
Thune 743
Lee 768
Ayotte 763
Hatch 754
Portman 772
Cruz 794
Coats 797
Portman 792
Paul 755
Cruz 799
Ayotte 776
That there be up to 1 hour for debate equally divided on each amendment prior to a vote in relation to the amendment.
Senator Durbin objected.
The managers of the bill continue to work on an agreement to consider amendments in an effort to complete action on the bill.
Senator Durbin asked unanimous consent the pending Enzi amendment be set aside and it be in order for the following amendments to be called up:
– Collins-King #771 (provides a limitation on when States may first exercise the authority under this Act)
– Pryor-Blunt #740 (extends for 10 years the moratorium on taxes on internet access and multiple and discriminatory taxes on electronic commerce imposed by the Internet Freedom Act)
– Hatch #754 (strikes the preemption provision, to sunset the authority under the Act, to require a 3-year statute of limitations)
That no second degree amendments be in order to any of these amendments prior to a vote in relation to the amendments. That there be 20 minutes for debate equally divided.
Senator Wyden objected.
5:36pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on S.743, the Marketplace Fairness Act of 2013
Invoked: 63-30.
During Thursday’s session of the Senate, cloture was filed on the motion to proceed to Calendar #44, S.601, the Water Resources Development Act of 2013. The cloture vote will be on Monday, May 6th following disposition of S.743, the Marketplace Fairness Act (the 3rd roll call vote in a series beginning at 5:30pm).
The Senate has reached an agreement to vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #42 David Medine- to be Chairman and Member of the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board for a term expiring January 29, 2018 at a time to be determined. The details of the agreement are below.
At a time to be determined by the Majority Leader, in consultation with the Republican Leader, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider Executive Calendar #42 David Medine- to be Chairman and Member of the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board for a term expiring January 29, 2018. There will be one hour of debate equally divided and controlled between Senators Leahy and Grassley or their designees. Upon the use or yielding back of time, the Senate will proceed to a roll call vote on confirmation of the nomination.
WRAP UP
ROLL CALL VOTES
1) Motion to invoke cloture on S.743, the Marketplace Fairness Act of 2013; Invoked: 63-30
LEGISLATIVE ITEMS
Passed S.853, a bill to prevent continued flight delays related to furloughs of essential employees of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and for other purposes. *If the Senate receives a bill from the House that is identical to S.853, that bill will be considered read three times and passed.
Adopted S.Res.115, a resolution commending the heroism, courage, and sacrifice of Sean Collier, an officer in the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Police Department, Martin Richard, an 8-year-old resident of Dorchester, Massachusetts, Krystle Campbell, a native of Medford Massachusetts, Lu Lingzi, a student at Boston University, and all the victims who are recovering from injuries caused by the attacks in Boston, Massachusetts, including Richard Donohue, Jr., an officer in the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Transit Police Department.
Adopted S.Res.116, designating September 26, 2013 as “National Pediatric Brain Cancer Awareness Day”.
Adopted S.Res.118, Supporting the designation of April as Parkinson’s Awareness Month.
Adopted S.Res.119, Supporting the goals and ideals of World Malaria Day.
Adopted S.Res.120, Supporting the mission and goals of 2013 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week.
Adopted S.Res.121, expressing support for the designation of May 1, 2013, as “Silver Star Service Banner Day”.
Adopted S.Res.122, recognizing the historic significance of the Mexican holiday of Cinco de Mayo.
Adopted S.Res.123, Congratulating the University of Minnesota women’s ice hockey team on winning its second straight National Collegiate Athletic Association Women’s Ice Hockey Championship.
Adopted S.Res.124, Legal Counsel resolution regarding Whitnum v. Town of Greenwich memo.
Adopted S.Res.125, designating April 30, 2013, as “Dia de los Ninos: Celebrating Young Americans”.
Completed the Rule 14 process of S.788, to suspend FY2013 sequestration. (Reid)
EXECUTIVE ITEMS
Confirmed the following items:
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
Executive Calendar #24 Christopher J. Meade, to be General Counsel for the Department of the Treasury
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Executive Calendar #25 William B. Schultz, to be General Counsel of the Department of Health and Human Services
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION
Executive Calendar #61 Jenny R. Yang, to be a Member of the Equal Opportunity Commission for a term expiring July 1, 2017
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.
11:04:57 A.M.
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:07 P.M.
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of April 25.
12:00:50 P.M.
Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
12:01:58 P.M.
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:02:12 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Ms. Brownley of CA to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:02:41 P.M.
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
12:42:00 P.M.
of January 3, 2013, the Speaker appointed Mrs. Gayle Harrell, Stuart, FL.
12:43:10 P.M.
H. Res. 178
Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 178 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 527) to amend the Helium Act to complete the privatization of the Federal helium reserve in a competitive market fashion that ensures stability in the helium markets while protecting the interests of American taxpayers, and for other purposes.”
12:46:50 P.M.
H. Res. 178
DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 178.
1:33:10 P.M.
H. Res. 178
An amendment, offered by Mr. Bishop (UT), for the Speaker to entertain motions to suspend the rules on April 26, 2013.
1:33:44 P.M.
H. Res. 178
On agreeing to the Bishop (UT) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
1:57:05 P.M.
H. Res. 178
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 231 – 177 (Roll no. 124).
1:57:06 P.M.
H. Res. 178
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:00:00 P.M.
HIT POLICY COMMITTEE – Pursuant to section 13101 of the HITECH Act (Pub. L. 111-5), and the order of the House of January 3, 2013, the Speaker appointed Mrs. Gayle Harrell of Stuart, FL.
2:01:00 P.M.
Mr. Hastings (WA) asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 10:00 a.m. on April 26. Agreed to without objection.
2:02:16 P.M.
H.R. 527
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 178. H.R. 527 — “To amend the Helium Act to complete the privatization of the Federal helium reserve in a competitive market fashion that ensures stability in the helium markets while protecting the interests of American taxpayers, and for other purposes.”
2:02:21 P.M.
H.R. 527
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 527 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order.
2:02:35 P.M.
H.R. 527
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 178 and Rule XVIII.
2:02:37 P.M.
H.R. 527
The Speaker designated the Honorable Jason Chaffetz to act as Chairman of the Committee.
2:03:42 P.M.
H.R. 527
GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 527.
2:41:07 P.M.
H.R. 527
Mr. Hastings (WA) moved that the Committee rise.
2:41:27 P.M.
H.R. 527
On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
2:41:37 P.M.
H.R. 527
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 527 as unfinished business.
2:42:11 P.M.
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
3:18:11 P.M.
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
5:47:44 P.M.
Mr. Franks (AZ) moved that the House do now adjourn.
5:47:51 P.M.
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
5:47:55 P.M.
The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on April 26, 2013.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS ON APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL – The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day’s proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Paulsen demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Paulsen made a point of no quorum and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal until later in the legislative day.
10:02:49 A.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. McClintock to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
10:03:02 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.
10:15:44 A.M.
The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S. 853.
10:16:14 A.M.
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House resumed with one minute speeches.
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 527 — “To amend the Helium Act to complete the privatization of the Federal helium reserve in a competitive market fashion that ensures stability in the helium markets while protecting the interests of American taxpayers, and for other purposes.”
An amendment, offered by Mr. Collins (GA), numbered 1 printed in House Report 113-47 to ensure that excess funds are used to reduce the annual Federal budget deficit.
10:19:52 A.M.
H.R. 527
DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 178, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Collins (GA) amendment No. 1.
10:23:48 A.M.
H.R. 527
On agreeing to the Collins (GA) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
10:24:09 A.M.
H.R. 527
An amendment, offered by Mr. Dent, numbered 2 printed in House Report 113-47 to ensure the continued supply of helium for end users while requiring the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to honor existing contracts for the supply and delivery of helium. The amendment affirms that the federal government will honor existing contracts that are set to expire October 1, 2015.
10:24:11 A.M.
H.R. 527
DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 178, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Dent amendment No. 2.
10:36:28 A.M.
H.R. 527
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Dent amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Dent demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
10:36:53 A.M.
H.R. 527
An amendment, offered by Mr. Holt, numbered 3 printed in House Report 113-47 to consider the long-term future of the Federal Helium Reserve by requiring an assessment of how closing the Federal Helium Reserve could influence helium availability, including options for insuring a reliable helium supply in coming decades.
10:36:56 A.M.
H.R. 527
DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 178, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Holt amendment No. 3.
10:44:17 A.M.
H.R. 527
On agreeing to the Holt amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
10:44:43 A.M.
H.R. 527
An amendment, offered by Mr. Thornberry, numbered 4 printed in House Report 113-47 to affirm the authority of the Secretary of the Interior to allow private entities to connect to and store helium in the Federal Helium Reserve for an appropriate fee.
10:44:45 A.M.
H.R. 527
DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 178, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Thornberry amendment No. 4.
10:47:58 A.M.
H.R. 527
On agreeing to the Thornberry amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
10:49:23 A.M.
H.R. 527
Mr. Hastings (WA) moved that the Committee rise.
10:49:47 A.M.
H.R. 527
On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
10:50:19 A.M.
H.R. 527
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 527 as unfinished business.
10:50:38 A.M.
The House received a message from the Clerk. Under Clause 2(g) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she designates Robert Reeves, Deputy Clerk, to sign any and all papers and do all other acts for her under the name of the Clerk of the House which they would be authorized to do by virtue of this designation, except such as are provided by statue, in case of her temporary absence or disability. This designation shall remain in effect for the 113th Congress or until modified by the Clerk.
10:56:34 A.M.
H.R. 1765
Mr. Latham moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 1765 — “To provide the Secretary of Transportation with the flexibility to transfer certain funds to prevent reduced operations and staffing of the Federal Aviation Administration, and for other purposes.”
10:57:07 A.M.
H.R. 1765
Considered under suspension of the rules.
10:57:09 A.M.
H.R. 1765
DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1765.
11:47:40 A.M.
H.R. 1765
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Roll Call 125 – 2/3 Yea and Nay vote pending.
12:13:42 P.M.
H.R. 1765
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:14:02 P.M.
H.R. 527
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 527 — “To amend the Helium Act to complete the privatization of the Federal helium reserve in a competitive market fashion that ensures stability in the helium markets while protecting the interests of American taxpayers, and for other purposes.”
12:14:38 P.M.
H.R. 527
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
12:15:44 P.M.
H.R. 527
On agreeing to the Dent amendment (A002) Roll Call 126 – Recorded vote pending.
12:22:06 P.M.
H.R. 527
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
12:22:20 P.M.
H.R. 527
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.
12:23:07 P.M.
H.R. 527
Mr. Schneider moved to recommit with instructions to Natural Resources.
12:23:32 P.M.
H.R. 527
DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Schneider 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 at the end of the bill a new section on banning exports to hostile nations that seek nuclear weapons or missile technology.
12:31:02 P.M.
H.R. 527
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
12:43:14 P.M.
H.R. 527
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 127).
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:50:20 P.M.
On approving the Journal Agreed to by voice vote.
12:52:11 P.M.
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
1:10:12 P.M.
H.R. 1765
UNANIMOUS CONSENT – Mr. Latham asked unanimous consent that in the engrossment of H.R. 1765, the Clerk strike “account” on page 2, line 14, and insert “accounts”. Agreed to without objection.
1:13:13 P.M.
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House resumed with one minute speeches.
1:17:28 P.M.
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
2:50:05 P.M.
Ms. Tsongas moved that the House do now adjourn.
2:50:26 P.M.
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
2:50:27 P.M.
The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on April 30, 2013.
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