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The Senate stands in adjournment until 10:00am on Tuesday, March 12, 2013.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 12:30pm with the time equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees with the Majority controlling the first 30 minutes and the Republicans controlling the second 30 minutes.
The Senate will recess from 12:30pm until 2:30pm to allow for the weekly caucus meetings.
Chairwoman Mikulski and Ranking Member Shelby are expected to make their opening statements around 11:00am on H.R.933, the continuing appropriations bill.
We expect to begin consideration of the bill following the recess for the caucus meetings.

Prior to the caucus recess, Senator Reid moved to proceed to H.R.933, Department of Defense, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2013.

We expect to adopt the motion to proceed this afternoon. Once we begin consideration of the bill, Senator Mikulski plans to offer a substitute amendment that includes separate divisions for the Fiscal Year 2013 Agriculture; Commerce, Justice and Science; Defense; Homeland Security; and Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Acts.

The Senate stands in recess until 2:30pm.

We have been unable to reach an agreement to begin consideration of H.R.933, Department of Defense, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2013. As a result of this impasse, Senator Reid filed cloture on the motion. We will continue to work to adopt the motion to proceed tomorrow. If we are unable to adopt the motion, the cloture vote would occur one hour after the Senate convenes on Thursday.

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 roll call votes tonight.

No ROLL CALL VOTES

No LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

No EXECUTIVE ITEMS

The Senate stands in adjournment until 9:30am on Wednesday, March 13, 2013

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.Last Floor Action:
8:10:14 P.M. – The House adjourned. The
next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on March 13, 2013.

12:00:19 P.M.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

12:00:28 P.M.

The Speaker designated the Honorable Jackie Walorski to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

12:00:52 P.M.

12:00:19 P.M.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

12:00:28 P.M.

The Speaker designated the Honorable Jackie Walorski to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

12:00:52 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.

12:18:16 P.M.

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.

2:00:41 P.M.

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 12.

2:00:50 P.M.

Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.

2:02:17 P.M.

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

2:02:22 P.M.

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

2:02:56 P.M.

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.

2:15:24 P.M.

The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II 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 March 12, 2013, at 10:00 a.m. stating that that body had passed S. 166 and that the Senate had agreed to H. Con. Res. 14 and H. Con. Res. 20 without amendment. The message also stated that the Senate had made appointments to the Senate National Security Working Group and the Advisory Committee on the Records of Congress.

2:16:08 P.M.

The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notification that the national emergency with respect to Iran shall continue beyond March 15, 2013. – referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs andordered to be printed (H. Doc. 113-15).

2:17:53 P.M.

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for approximately 5:00 P.M. today.

5:00:00 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 12.
5:01:47 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
5:02:00 P.M.	H.R. 749	Mr. Luetkemeyer moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 749 — “To amend the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act to provide an exception to the annual privacy notice requirement.”
5:02:27 P.M.	H.R. 749	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:02:29 P.M.	H.R. 749	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 749.
5:12:19 P.M.	H.R. 749	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
5:12:25 P.M.	H.R. 749	<aMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:12:47 P.M.	H.R. 1035	Mr. Luetkemeyer moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 1035 — “To require a study of voluntary community-based flood insurance options and how such options could be incorporated into the national flood insurance program, and for other purposes.”
5:13:36 P.M.	H.R. 1035	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:13:38 P.M.	H.R. 1035	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1035.
5:20:40 P.M.	H.R. 1035	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.
5:21:11 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 P.M. today.
6:30:00 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 12.
6:32:08 P.M.		Mr. Bishop (UT) filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 107.
6:32:53 P.M.		The House received a communication from The Honorable Mike Rogers (MI). Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Chairman Rogers notified the House that the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence had been served with a criminal trial subpoena for documents, issued by the United States District Court for the District of Arizona and that after consolation with the Office of General Counsel, the Committee had determined under Rule VIII that the documents sought are not “material and relevant,” and that the subpoena is not “consistent with the privileges and rights of the House.”
6:33:15 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on motions to suspend the rules which were debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
6:33:39 P.M.	H.R. 1035	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1035 — “To require a study of voluntary community-based flood insurance options and how such options could be incorporated into the national flood insurance program, and for other purposes.”
6:56:24 P.M.	H.R. 1035	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 397 – 17 (Roll no. 63).
6:56:25 P.M.	H.R. 1035	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:56:54 P.M.		The House received a communication from The Honorable Ted Poe. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Congressman Poe notified the House that he had been served with a subpoena, issued by the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California, purporting to require certain responses to a questionnaire in connection with a civil case and that after consolation with the Office of General Counsel, he had determined under Rule VIII that the subpoena sought information that is not “material and relevant,” and not “consistent with the privileges and rights of the House.”
6:59:56 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
8:10:05 P.M.		Mr. Garamendi moved that the House do now adjourn.
8:10:13 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
8:10:14 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on March 13, 2013.

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.

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CONGRESS: Republican led House :::::: Democratic led Senate

03/04/2013 Nativegrl77

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Is Congress really doing the People’s Business and are they worth tax paid salaries of $174K

The Senate stands in adjournment until 2:00pm on Monday, March 4, 2013.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 5:00pm.
Following morning business, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider the following items:
- Executive Calendar #15, the nomination of Pamela Ki Mai Chen, of NY, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of New York and
- Executive Calendar #16, the nomination of Katherine Polk Failla, of NY, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of New York.
There will be up to 30 minutes of debate equally divided and controlled between Senators Leahy and Grassley or their designees.
Upon the use or yielding back of time (at approximately 5:30pm), there will be up to 2 roll call votes on confirmation of the Chen and Failla nominations.

5:31pm The Senate began a roll call vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #16, the nomination of Katherine Polk Failla, of New York, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of New York;

Confirmed: 91-0

WRAP UP

ROLL CALL VOTE

1) Confirmation of Executive Calendar #16, the nomination of Katherine Polk Failla, of NY, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of New York; Confirmed: 91-0

No LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

EXECUTIVE ITEMS

Confirmed Executive Calendar #15, the nomination of Pamela Ki Mai Chen, of NY, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of New York by voice vote.

Senator Reid filed cloture on Executive Calendar #13, the nomination of Caitlin Joan Halligan, of New York, to be United States circuit Judge for the District of Columbia Circuit. Under the rule, the cloture vote would occur one hour after the Senate convenes on Wednesday, March, 6.

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Last Floor Action:
2:07:08 P.M. – The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order.2/28

The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on March 4, 2013.

12:00:12 P.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
12:01:22 P.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Luke Messer to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
12:01:56 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.
12:16:46 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.

2:00:27 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 4.
2:00:30 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
2:02:05 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:02:08 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Mullin to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:02:41 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:10:42 P.M.		Congressional Advisory Panel on the Governance of the Nuclear Security – Pursuant to section 3166(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 (Public Law 112-239), the Democratic Leader appointed former Representative Ellen Tauscher of Washington, D.C.
2:15:15 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 the honor to transmit a sealed envelope received from the White House on March 1, 2013, at 2:22 p.m., and said to contain a message from the President whereby he notified the Congress he has extended the national emergency with respect of Zimbabwe.
2:16:18 P.M.		The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notification of the continuance of the national emergency with respect to Zimbabwe – referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 113-14).
2:18:19 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for approximately 5:00 p.m. today

5:15:20 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 4.
5:15:33 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
5:16:01 P.M.	H.R. 307	Mr. Pitts moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment.
5:16:19 P.M.	H.R. 307	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment to H.R. 307.
5:30:55 P.M.	H.R. 307	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.
5:30:56 P.M.		Advisory Committee on the Records of Congress – Pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 2702, the Democratic Leader appointed Mr. John A. Lawrence .
5:31:00 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 P.M. today.
6:30:49 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 4.
6:30:58 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of a motion to suspend the rules and concur in the Senate amendment to H.R. 307, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
6:31:39 P.M.	H.R. 307	On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Roll Call 56 – 2/3 Yea and Nay vote pending.

6:53:28 P.M.	H.R. 307	On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 370 – 28 (Roll no. 56).
6:53:29 P.M.	H.R. 307	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:54:07 P.M.		The House received a communication from Bill Shuster, Chairman, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Mr. Shuster notified the House that on February 28, 2013, the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure met in open session to consider resolutions to authorize 16 lease prospectuses included in the General Services Administration’s FY2012 and FY2013 Capital Investment and Leasing Programs and two resolutions to authorize the alteration projects for space consolidations and exigent needs.
6:56:01 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
7:12:42 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
8:28:10 P.M.		Mr. Jeffries moved that the House do now adjourn.
8:28:15 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
8:28:20 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on March 5, 2013.

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CONGRESS: the Republican led House :::::: Do the People’s Business :::::: the Senate led by Democrats

02/26/2013 Nativegrl77

The Senate stands in adjournment until 10:00am on Tuesday, February 26, 2013.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider Executive Calendar #10, the nomination of Charles Timothy Hagel with the time until 12:00pm equally divided and controlled.
At 12:00pm, there will be a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the Hagel nomination, upon reconsideration. (Cloture was not invoked on February 14, 2013 and Senator Reid entered a motion to reconsider.)
Following the vote, the Senate will recess until 2:15pm to allow for the weekly caucus meetings.
If cloture is invoked on the Hagel nomination, all time during recess, morning business and adjournment will count post-cloture on the Hagel nomination.
12:00 noon The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on
Executive Calendar #10, the nomination of Charles Timothy
Hagel, of Nebraska, to be Secretary of Defense;
Upon reconsideration, cloture on the Hagel nomination was invoked by a vote of 71-27.The Senate then reached an agreement to yield back remaining post-cloture debate time and at 4:30pm today vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #10, the nomination of Charles Timothy Hagel, of Nebraska, to be Secretary of Defense.
4:31pm The Senate began a roll call vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #10, the nomination of Charles Timothy Hagel, of Nebraska, to be Secretary of Defense;
Hagel confirmed 58 – 41

The Senate is now 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 during today’s session of the Senate.
WRAP UP
ROLL CALL VOTES1) Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #10, the nomination of Charles Timothy Hagel, of Nebraska, to be Secretary of Defense, upon reconsideration; Invoked: 71-272) Confirmation of Executive Calendar #10, the nomination of Charles Timothy Hagel, of Nebraska, to be Secretary of Defense; Confirmed: 58-41
LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Adopted S.Res.56, recognizing the significance of the 100^th anniversary of the death of Harriet Ross Tubman.

Adopted S.Res.57, designating February 28, 2013, as “Rare Disease Day”.

No EXECUTIVE ITEMS

This evening Senator Reid moved to proceed to Calendar #18, S.388, American Family Economic Protection Act of 2013 and filed cloture on the motion. Senators should expect the cloture vote to occur on Thursday.The Senate also reached an agreement that the order with respect to the sequester legislation be modified to permit the Republican Leader to introduce a bill on Wednesday, February 27^th, consistent with the language that is at the desk and that all other provisions of the previous order remain in effect

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Last Floor Action: 2/25
9:18:53 P.M. – The House adjourned.

The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on February 26, 2013.

10:00:00 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:01:38 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Kevin Yoder to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:02:04 A.M.		The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S. 298.
10:02:10 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.
11:09:52 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
11:59:59 A.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of February 26.
12:00:32 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
12:01:14 P.M.		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. Rogers (AL) 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. Rogers (AL) demanded the yeas and nays 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.
12:01:54 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Higgins to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:02:15 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.
12:29:47 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
12:29:58 P.M.	H. Res. 77	Mrs. Miller (MI) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. H. Res. 77 — “Establishing an academic competition in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics among students in Congressional districts.”
12:30:17 P.M.	H. Res. 77	Considered under suspension of the rules.
12:30:19 P.M.	H. Res. 77	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 77.

12:56:31 P.M.	H. Res. 77	At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
12:56:50 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.

3:00:50 P.M.

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of February 26.

3:00:56 P.M.

Mr. Massie moved that the House do now adjourn.

3:27:50 P.M.

On motion to adjourn Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 1 – 415 (Roll no. 48).

3:28:15 P.M.

HOUSE DECORUM – The Speaker assumed the Chair and addressed the Members on matters of decorum in the House. At the conclusion of his remarks, the Speaker announced that five-minute voting would resume without objection.

3:32:35 P.M.

H. Res. 77

Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 77 — “Establishing an academic competition in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics among students in Congressional districts.”

3:42:08 P.M.

H. Res. 77

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 411 – 3 (Roll no. 49).

3:42:09 P.M.

H. Res. 77

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

3:49:22 P.M.

On approving the Journal Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 290 – 118, 1 Present (Roll no. 50).

3:50:05 P.M.

The House received a communication from the Honorable James B. Renacci. Mr. Renacci submitted his resignation from the Committees on the Budget and Financial Services. The resignation was accepted without objection.

3:50:05 P.M.

The House received a communication from the Honorable Andy Harris. Mr. Harris submitted his resignation from the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, Natural Resources and Science, Space and Technology. The resignation was accepted without objection.

3:50:05 P.M.

The House received a communication from the Honorable Steve Southerland II. Mr. Southerland submitted his resignation from the Committee on Agriculture. The resignation was accepted without objection.

3:52:24 P.M.

UNANIMOUS CONSENT – Mr. Jeff Miller (FL) asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.J. Res. 19, a measure originally introduced by Representative Emerson of Missouri, for the purposes of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of Rule 12.

3:52:56 P.M.

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.

4:08:58 P.M.

H. Res. 82

Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 82 — “Electing certain Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.”

4:09:11 P.M.

H. Res. 82

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.

4:09:16 P.M.

H. Res. 82

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

4:09:47 P.M.

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

4:47:58 P.M.

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.

7:13:00 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of February 26.
7:13:10 P.M.		Mr. Nugent filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 83.
7:14:00 P.M.		Mr. Nugent moved that the House do now adjourn.
7:14:03 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
7:14:10 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on February 27, 2013.

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CONGRESS: the House ::::: pro forma ::::: the Senate

02/15/2013 Nativegrl77

The Senate will conduct pro forma sessions with no business conducted on the following dates and times unless the Senate adopts an adjournment resolution which may be received from the House.

The Senate will convene at 2:00pm on Monday, February 25, 2013. Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 5:00pm with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.

Following morning business, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider Executive Calendar #7, the nomination of Robert Bacharach, of Oklahoma, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Tenth Circuit with up to 30 minutes of debate equally divided and controlled between Senators Leahy and Grassley or their designees.

Upon the use or yielding back of time (at approximately 5:30pm), there will be a roll call vote on confirmation of the Bacharach nomination.

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House Floor Activities
Legislative Day of February 15, 2013

9:00:18 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
9:00:23 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Jeff Fortenberry to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
9:00:51 A.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
9:02:20 A.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
9:02:23 A.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Cartwright to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:02:45 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.
9:16:15 A.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
9:16:21 A.M.	H. Res. 65	Mr. Royce moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended. H. Res. 65 — “Condemning the Government of North Korea for its flagrant and repeated violations of multiple United Nations Security Council resolutions, for its repeated provocations that threaten international peace and stability, and for its February 12, 2013, test of a nuclear device.”
9:16:34 A.M.	H. Res. 65	Considered under suspension of the rules.
9:16:36 A.M.	H. Res. 65	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 65.
9:36:19 A.M.	H. Res. 65	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.
9:36:56 A.M.	H.R. 273	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 66. H.R. 273 — “To eliminate the 2013 statutory pay adjustment for Federal employees.”
9:37:01 A.M.	H.R. 273	Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 273 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. Bill is closed to amendments. Section 2 of the resolution provides that during any recess or adjournment of not more than three days, the Speaker or his designee may reconvene the House at a time other than that previously appointed, within the limits of clause 4, section 5, article I of the Constitution. Section 3 of the resolution authorizes the Speaker to entertain motions to suspend the rules through the legislative day of February 15, 2013, relating to a measure condemning the government of North Korea and its February 12, 2013 test of a nuclear device. Section 4 provides that on any legislative day from February 16, 2013 through February 22, 2013: (a) the Journal of the proceedings of the previous day shall be considered as approved; (b) the Chair may adjourn the House to meet at a date and time within the limits of clause 4, section 5, article I of the Constitution. Section 5 authorizes the Speaker to appoint Members to perform the duties of the Chair for the duration of the period addressed by section 4 as though under clause 8(a) of rule I.
9:37:15 A.M.	H.R. 273	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 273.

10:45:14 A.M.	H.R. 273	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
10:46:06 A.M.	H.R. 273	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 273, the Chair put the question on adoption of the bill and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Issa demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of H.R. 273 until later in the legislative day.
10:46:27 A.M.	H. Con. Res. 15	Considered as privileged matter. H. Con. Res. 15 — “Providing for a conditional adjournment of the House of Representatives and a conditional recess or adjournment of the Senate.”
11:11:28 A.M.	H. Con. Res. 15	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 222 – 190 (Roll no. 43).
11:11:29 A.M.	H. Con. Res. 15	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
11:11:31 A.M.	H.R. 273	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 273 — “To eliminate the 2013 statutory pay adjustment for Federal employees.”
11:21:43 A.M.	H.R. 273	On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 261 – 154 (Roll no. 44).
11:21:44 A.M.	H.R. 273	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
11:22:02 A.M.	H. Res. 65	Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 65 — “Condemning the Government of North Korea for its flagrant and repeated violations of multiple United Nations Security Council resolutions, for its repeated provocations that threaten international peace and stability, and for its February 12, 2013, test of a nuclear device.”
11:29:36 A.M.	H. Res. 65	On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 412 – 2 (Roll no. 45).
11:29:36 A.M.	H. Res. 65	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
11:32:29 A.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
11:54:13 A.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches

12:59:54 P.M.		The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate agreed to H. Con. Res. 15.
1:00:24 P.M.		Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn.
1:00:43 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
1:00:44 P.M.		The House adjourned pursuant to H. Con. Res. 15. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on February 25, 2013.

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01/04/2013 Nativegrl77

the Senate Convenes at 12:30pmET January 4, 2013

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will recess for the Joint Session for the counting of the electoral votes.
Senators will gather at 12:45pm to proceed together to the Joint Session.

WRAP UP

No ROLL CALL VOTES

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Passed H.R.41, an act to temporarily increase the borrowing authority of the Federal Emergency Management Agency for carrying out the National Flood Insurance Program by voice vote.

No EXECUTIVE ITEMS

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Watch Most Recent House Floor Activity

The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on January 4, 2013.

10:00:25 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:30 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Jo Ann Emerson to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:01:03 A.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
10:02:20 A.M.		SPEAKER’S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL – The Chair announced that she had examined the Journal of the last day’s proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Garrett 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. Garrett objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of the Speaker’s approval of the Journal until later in the legislative day.
10:02:59 A.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. King of NY to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
10:04:16 A.M.	S. Con. Res. 3	Considered as privileged matter. S. Con. Res. 3 — “Providing for a conditional adjournment or recess of the Senate and an adjournment of the House of Representatives.”
10:06:16 A.M.	S. Con. Res. 3	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
10:06:24 A.M.	S. Con. Res. 3	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
10:06:25 A.M.	H.R. 41	Mr. Garrett moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 41 — “To temporarily increase the borrowing authority of the Federal Emergency Management Agency for carrying out the National Flood Insurance Program.”
10:06:52 A.M.	H.R. 41	Considered under suspension of the rules.
10:06:55 A.M.	H.R. 41	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 41.
11:26:00 A.M.	H.R. 41	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 354 – 67 (Roll no. 7).
11:26:02 A.M.	H.R. 41	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
11:26:07 A.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the Speaker’s approval of the Journal.
11:26:25 A.M.		On approving the Journal Agreed to by voice vote.
11:28:42 A.M.	H. Res. 17	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 17 — “Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.”
11:29:11 A.M.	H. Res. 17	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
11:29:17 A.M.	H. Res. 17	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
11:29:27 A.M.		APPOINTMENT OF TELLERS – Pursuant to S. Con. Res. 1, 113th Congress, and the order of the House of January 4, 2013, the Chair announced the Speaker’s appointment of tellers on the part of the House to count the electoral votes: Mrs. Miller of Michigan and Mr. Brady of Pennsylvania.
11:29:50 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:55 P.M. today.
1:05:48 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of January 4.
1:05:51 P.M.		APPEARANCE OF THE SENATE – The Vice President and the Members of the Senate appeared and were admitted into the House Chamber to meet with the House in a Joint Session for the purpose of certifying the Electoral College ballot count.
1:07:00 P.M.		JOINT SESSION CALLED TO ORDER – The Vice President called the Joint Session to order, announced the purpose of the Joint Session and directed the tellers on the part of the House and Senate to take seats at the Clerk’s desk.
1:08:00 P.M.		CERTIFICATION OF ELECTORAL VOTES – Begining with the state of Alabama, the tellers proceeded with announcing the results of the Electoral College balloting.

10:00:25 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:30 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Jo Ann Emerson to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:01:03 A.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
10:02:20 A.M.		SPEAKER’S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL – The Chair announced that she had examined the Journal of the last day’s proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Garrett 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. Garrett objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of the Speaker’s approval of the Journal until later in the legislative day.
10:02:59 A.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. King of NY to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
10:04:16 A.M.	S. Con. Res. 3	Considered as privileged matter. S. Con. Res. 3 — “Providing for a conditional adjournment or recess of the Senate and an adjournment of the House of Representatives.”
10:06:16 A.M.	S. Con. Res. 3	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
10:06:24 A.M.	S. Con. Res. 3	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
10:06:25 A.M.	H.R. 41	Mr. Garrett moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 41 — “To temporarily increase the borrowing authority of the Federal Emergency Management Agency for carrying out the National Flood Insurance Program.”
10:06:52 A.M.	H.R. 41	Considered under suspension of the rules.
10:06:55 A.M.	H.R. 41	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 41.
11:26:00 A.M.	H.R. 41	>On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 354 – 67 (Roll no. 7).
11:26:02 A.M.	H.R. 41	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
11:26:07 A.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the Speaker’s approval of the Journal.
11:26:25 A.M.		On approving the Journal Agreed to by voice vote.
11:28:42 A.M.	H. Res. 17	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 17 — “Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.”
11:29:11 A.M.	H. Res. 17	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
11:29:17 A.M.	H. Res. 17	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
11:29:27 A.M.		APPOINTMENT OF TELLERS – Pursuant to S. Con. Res. 1, 113th Congress, and the order of the House of January 4, 2013, the Chair announced the Speaker’s appointment of tellers on the part of the House to count the electoral votes: Mrs. Miller of Michigan and Mr. Brady of Pennsylvania.
11:29:50 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:55 P.M. today.
1:05:48 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of January 4.
1:05:51 P.M.		APPEARANCE OF THE SENATE – The Vice President and the Members of the Senate appeared and were admitted into the House Chamber to meet with the House in a Joint Session for the purpose of certifying the Electoral College ballot count.
1:07:00 P.M.		JOINT SESSION CALLED TO ORDER – The Vice President called the Joint Session to order, announced the purpose of the Joint Session and directed the tellers on the part of the House and Senate to take seats at the Clerk’s desk.
1:08:00 P.M.		CERTIFICATION OF ELECTORAL VOTES – Begining with the state of Alabama, the tellers proceeded with announcing the results of the Electoral College balloting. At the conclusion of the counting the Electoral ballots, the Vice President reported to the Joint Session that the votes would be recorded as follows: For the Office of President of the United States, Barack Obama–332; Mitt Romney–206; and for the Office of Vice President of the United States, Joseph Biden–332; Paul Ryan–206.
1:29:15 P.M.		DISSOLVING THE JOINT SESSION – After announcing the results of the certification process, the Vice President announced that the Joint Session was dissolved and that the results of the proceedings had during the Joint Session would be entered into the Journals of both Houses.
1:31:17 P.M.		ADJUSTMENT OF WHOLE HOUSE – The Chair clarified to the House that yesterday’s announcement under clause 5(d) of rule XX should have indicated that the whole number of the House is 430.
1:34:01 P.M.		Mr. Huizenga (MI) moved that the House do now adjourn.
1:34:13 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
1:34:14 P.M.		The House adjourned pursuant to S. Con. Res. 3. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on January 14, 2013.