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Congress: the Republican led House :ends the cliff dive 257-167 for now but ignores Sandy Aid :::::: the Senate led by Dems

01/02/2013 Nativegrl77

the Senate Convenes: 12:00pmET January 2, 2013

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business for debate only until 1:30pm with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.

Senator Reid asked unanimous consent the Senate take up and confirm the nomination of David Medine, of Maryland, to be Chairman and Member of the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board.

Senator Grassley objected.

WRAP UP

No ROLL CALL VOTES

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Passed H.R.4606, a bill to authorize the issuance of right-of-way permits for natural gas pipelines in Glacier National Park, and for other purposes.

Discharged the HELP committee, referred to the Finance committee and discharged the Finance committee of H.R.6655, Protect Our Kids Act of 2012 by voice vote.

Passed S.3716, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to include vaccines against seasonal influenza within the definition of taxable vaccines.

Adopted S.Res.630, Congratulating the Navy and the current and former officers and crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise (CVN 65) on completion of the 26^th and final deployment of the vessel.

EXECUTIVE ITEMS

Discharged the HELP committee and confirmed PN1404 Erica Groshen to be Commissioner of Labor Statistics by voice vote.

Discharged the Foreign Relations Committee and confirmed the following:

PN1928 Deborah Ann McCarthy, of Florida, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Lithuania

PN1951 Robert F. Godec, of Virginia, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Kenya

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The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on January 2, 2013

10:00:24 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:32 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable David Rivera to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:01:05 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.

11:50:39 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:25 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of January 2.
12:05:22 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
12:06:27 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:06:30 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Crowley to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:06:53 P.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 gentleman from South Carolina, Mr. Scott, the whole number of the House is 431.
12:07:27 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 2 per side of the aisle.
12:12:23 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
12:35:25 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of January 2.
12:35:31 P.M.	S. 3250	Mr. Smith (TX) asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker’s table and consider.
12:36:39 P.M.	S. 3250	Considered by unanimous consent. S. 3250 — “To amend the DNA Analysis Backlog Elimination Act of 2000 to provide for Debbie Smith grants for auditing sexual assault evidence backlogs and to establish a Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence Registry, and for other purposes.”
12:36:53 P.M.	S. 3250	An amendment, offered by Mr. Smith (TX), Amendment inserts a complete new text and amends the title.
12:36:56 P.M.	S. 3250	On agreeing to the Smith (TX) amendment; Agreed to without objection.
12:37:06 P.M.	S. 3250	On passage Passed without objection.
12:37:15 P.M.	S. 3250	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:37:17 P.M.	S. 3250	The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
12:37:31 P.M.	H.R. 6586	Mr. Smith (TX) asked unanimous consent that the House agree to the Senate amendment.
12:38:00 P.M.	H.R. 6586	On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.
12:38:01 P.M.	H.R. 6586	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:38:02 P.M.		Mr. Dold asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 11:00 a.m. on January 3. Agreed to without objection.
12:38:19 P.M.		Mr. Dold moved that the House do now adjourn.
12:38:33 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
12:38:34 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on January 3, 2013.

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CONGRESS: House Republicans ::: Senate Dems

12/24/2012 Nativegrl77

The Senate will convene at 12:00pm on Monday, December 24, 2012 for a pro forma session only with no business conducted.

The next roll call vote will be at 5:30pm on Thursday, December 27th in relation to the FISA bill or the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations bill.

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12:00:32 P.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
12:00:54 P.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Mac Thornberry to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
12:01:07 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
12:01:48 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:01:51 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:03:11 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 December 21, 2012 at 4:04 p.m. stating that that body had agreed to the conference report accompanying H.R. 4310.
12:03:36 P.M.		The Chair announced that, without objection, when the House adjourns on Monday, December 24, 2012, it adjourn to meet at 2 p.m. on Thursday, December 27, 2012.
12:03:56 P.M.		>EXTENSION OF FILING AUTHORITY – The Speaker announced that, without objection, committees may have until the end of the second session to file the final report pursuant to clause 1(d)of rule 11, and the chair of a committee in consultation with its ranking minority member, before filing such report, may update the report to reflect committee or House action taken after the report was ordered reported or made available to the members of the committee pursuant to subparagraph (d)(3), provided that the chair promptly notifies members of the committee.
12:04:27 P.M.		The House received a communication from David Russell, District Liaison, U.S. Representative David Price. The House received a communication from David Russell, District Liaison, Office of Representative David Price. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Mr. Russell notified the House that he had been served with a subpoena for documents and testimony in a civil case, issued by the District Court of the State of North Carolina, Wake County and that after consultation with the Office of General Counsel, he will make the determination as to whether compliance with the subpoena is consistent with the privileges and rights of the House.
12:04:46 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on December 27, 2012.

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Congress: the Republican led House back on 3/5 – the Senate resumes S.1813,Surface Transportation bill

03/02/2012 Nativegrl77

the Senate Convened at 10:00amET March 2, 2012

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of S.1813, the Surface Transportation bill.
There will be no roll call votes on Friday. As previously announced, there will be no roll call votes on Monday, March 5, 2012. The next roll call vote is expected Tuesday morning.

The Senate began the Rule 14 process on H.R.1837, an act to address certain water-related concerns on the San Joaquin River, and for other purposes.

WRAP UP

No LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

No EXECUTIVE ITEMS

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The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on March 5, 2012.

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Congress: the Republican led House – the Senate considers S.1813,Surface Transportation bill &the RoyBlunt Amndment Tabled 51 – 48

03/01/2012 Nativegrl77

Today‘s Reminder …On 2/28/2012
The Senate has reached an agreement that it be in order for the Blunt amendment #1520 (contraception) to be called up. Further, at a time to be determined on Thursday, March 1, the Senate will proceed to a vote in relation to the Blunt amendment. No other amendments are in order prior to the vote in relation to the Blunt amendment.The Blunt amendment is now pending.
Please tweet email call Senator @RoyBlunt …Tell him to Stop using Women’s Health Care Rights as a political football

the Senate Convenes: at 9:30amET March 1, 2012

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of S.1813, the Surface Transportation bill, with the time until 11:00am equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees.
At approximately 11:00am, the Senate will proceed to a roll call vote in relation to the Blunt amendment #1520 (contraception and health care). We will continue to work on a path forward on the transportation bill.

11:30am The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to table the Blunt amendment #1520 (moral objections to health care services) to S.1813, the Surface Transportation bill; Tabled: 51-48

The Senate is in a period of morning business until 2pm with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.

WRAP UP

ROLL CALL VOTE

1) Motion to table the Blunt amendment #1520 (moral objections to health care service) to S.1813, the Surface Transportation bill; Tabled: 51-48

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Adopted S.Con.Res.35, a concurrent resolution to establish the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies for the inauguration of the President-elect and Vice President-elect of the United States of January 21, 2013.

Adopted S.Con.Res.36, a concurrent resolution to authorize the use of the rotunda and Emancipation Hall of the Capitol by the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies.

Adopted S.Res.387, celebrating Black History Month.

Adopted S.Res.388, commemorating the 200^th anniversary of the War of 1812 and “The Star Spangled Banner”, and recognizing the historical significance, heroic human endeavor, and sacrifice of the United States Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Revenue Marine Service, and State militias, during the War of 1812.

No EXECUTIVE ITEMS

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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS

LEGISLATIVE DAY OF MARCH 1, 2012

112TH CONGRESS – SECOND SESSION

-The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on March 5, 2012.1:50:32 P.M. -On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.1:50:25 P.M. -Mr. King (IA) moved that the House do now adjourn.12:51:30 P.M. -SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House resumed with special order speeches.12:51:20 P.M. -SOCIAL SECURITY ADVISORY BOARD – The Chair announced the Speaker’s reappointment, Pursuant to Section 703 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 903) and the order of the House of January 5, 2011, and upon the recommendation of the Minority Leader, of the following member on the part of the House to the Social Security Advisory Board for a term of 6 years: Ms. Barbara Kennelly, Hartford, CT.11:22:29 A.M. -SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.11:12:35 A.M. -ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.11:11:01 A.M. -Mr. Cantor asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Thursday, March 1, 2012, it adjourn to meet at 12:00 p.m. on Monday, March 5, 2012, for morning-hour debate. Agreed to without objection.11:00:00 A.M. -COLLOQUY ON HOUSE SCHEDULE – The Chair recognized Mr. Hoyer for the purpose of engaging in a colloquy with Mr. Cantor on the expectations regarding the legislative schedule for the House during the upcoming week.10:59:41 A.M. -H. Res. 556Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.10:59:40 A.M. -H. Res. 556On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 417 – 1 (Roll no. 94).10:51:23 A.M. -H. Res. 556Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 556 — “Condemning the Government of Iran for its continued persecution, imprisonment, and sentencing of Youcef Nadarkhani on the charge of apostasy.”10:51:21 A.M. -S. 1134Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.10:51:21 A.M. -S. 1134On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 339 – 80 (Roll no. 93).10:42:30 A.M. -S. 1134Considered as unfinished business. S. 1134 — “To authorize the St. Croix River Crossing Project with appropriate mitigation measures to promote river values.”10:41:53 A.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.10:41:32 A.M. -H. Res. 562Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.10:41:22 A.M. -H. Res. 562On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 418 – 0 (Roll no. 92).10:15:22 A.M. -H. Res. 562The previous question was ordered pursuant to a previous order of the House.9:15:21 A.M. -H. Res. 562DEBATE – Pursuant to the order of the House on February 29, 2012, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 562.9:14:45 A.M. -H. Res. 562The special order of February 29, 2012 provides for the consideration of H. Res. 562. The special order specifies that the resolution shall be considered as read and that the previous question shall be considered as ordered on the resolution and preamble to adoption without intervening motion or demand for division of the question except one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the Majority Leader and the Minority Leader or their respective designees.9:14:22 A.M. -H. Res. 562Pursuant to the order of the House on February 29, 2012, Mr. Lungren called up H. Res. 562 for consideration. H. Res. 562 — “Directing the Office of the Historian to compile oral histories from current and former Members of the House of Representatives involved in the historic and annual Selma to Montgomery, Alabama, marches, as well as the civil rights movement in general, for the purposes of expanding or augmenting the historic record and for public dissemination and education.”9:04:05 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.9:03:14 A.M. -PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Farr to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.9:03:09 A.M. -The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.9:01:41 A.M. -Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.9:01:25 A.M. -The Speaker designated the Honorable Kevin Yoder to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.9:00:13 A.M. -The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

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Congress: the Republican led House – the Senate debates S.1813,Surface Infrastructure bill&Sen.RoyBlunt wages war on women with Amendment#1520

02/28/2012 Nativegrl77

the Senate Convened at 10:00amET February 28, 2012

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will proceed to a period of morning business until 12:30pm.
The Senate will recess from 12:30 until 2:15pm to allow for the weekly caucus meetings.
The Senate may resume consideration of S.1813, the Surface Infrastructure bill, during Tuesday’s session.

The following amendments are pending to S.1813, the Surface Transportation Act:

Reid amendment #1730 (Banking, Finance and Commerce titles)
Blunt amendment #1520 (moral objections to health care services)

The following amendments have been considered to S.1813, the Surface Transportation Act:

Johnson-Shelby #1515 (banking title); withdrawn
Reid amendment #1633 (Banking, Finance and Commerce titles); withdrawn
Reid amendment #1634 (date change); withdrawn
Reid motion to commit with instructions (date change); withdrawn
Reid amendment #1636 to the motion to commit (date change); withdrawn
Reid amendment #1637 to #1636 (date change); withdrawn

The Senate has resumed consideration of S.1813, the Surface Infrastructure bill.

The Senate has reached an agreement that it be in order for the Blunt amendment #1520 (contraception) to be called up. Further, at a time to be determined on Thursday, March 1, the Senate will proceed to a vote in relation to the Blunt amendment. No other amendments are in order prior to the vote in relation to the Blunt amendment.

The Blunt amendment is now pending

WRAP UP

No ROLL CALL VOTES

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Adopted S.Res.381, authorizing the taking of the official photograph of the Senate in the 112^th Congress on Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at 2:15pm in the Chamber of the U.S. Senate.

Completed the Rule 14 process of H.R.1173, an act to repeal the CLASS program.

No EXECUTIVE ITEMS

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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS

LEGISLATIVE DAY OF FEBRUARY 28, 2012

112TH CONGRESS – SECOND SESSION

-SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House resumed with Special Order speeches.5:55:47 P.M. -The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting the text of a Presidential Policy Directive establishing procedures to implement section 1022 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 (Public Law 112-81) – referred to the Committee on Armed Services and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 112-91).5:10:26 P.M. -SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.5:06:12 P.M. -ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.5:05:49 P.M. -The House received a communication from Sandra Hanlon, District Representative, Office of Steve King Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Ms. Hanlon notified the House that she had been served with a trial subpoena ad testificandum issued by the United States District Court for the Northern District of Iowa 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.5:05:30 P.M. -H.R. 1433Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.5:05:21 P.M. -H.R. 1433On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.4:31:40 P.M. -H.R. 1433DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1433.4:31:38 P.M. -H.R. 1433Considered under suspension of the rules.4:31:26 P.M. -H.R. 1433Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1433 — “To protect private property rights.”4:30:49 P.M. -The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.4:29:55 P.M. -Mr. Bishop (UT) filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 566.4:29:42 P.M. -H.R. 2117Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.4:29:41 P.M. -H.R. 2117On passage Passed by recorded vote: 303 – 114 (Roll no. 79).4:23:00 P.M. -H.R. 2117On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 176 – 241 (Roll no. 78).3:58:12 P.M. -H.R. 2117DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Capps motion to recommit. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment which adds a provision entitled “PROTECTING STUDENTS FROM HIGHER LOAN COSTS AND A DEVALUED EDUCATIONAL DEGREE”.3:58:00 P.M. -H.R. 2117Mrs. Capps moved to recommit with instructions to Education and the Workforce.3:56:43 P.M. -H.R. 2117The 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.3:56:02 P.M. -H.R. 2117The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2117.3:55:40 P.M. -H.R. 2117On agreeing to the Polis amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 199 – 217 (Roll no. 77).3:50:51 P.M. -H.R. 2117On agreeing to the Bishop (NY) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 160 – 255 (Roll no. 76).3:44:12 P.M. –MOMENT OF SILENCE – The House observed a moment of silence in honor of those who lost their lives, their families, and the staff at the high school in the City of Chardon.3:42:30 P.M. -H.R. 2117On agreeing to the Grijalva amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 170 – 247 (Roll no. 75).3:17:04 P.M. -H.R. 2117UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.3:16:36 P.M. -H.R. 2117The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.3:16:03 P.M. -H.R. 2117Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2117 — “To prohibit the Department of Education from overreaching into academic affairs and program eligibility under title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965.”3:15:02 P.M. -The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of February 28.2:53:59 P.M. -The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.2:53:31 P.M. -H.R. 2117Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2117 as unfinished business.2:52:59 P.M. -H.R. 2117On motion that the committe rise Agreed to by voice vote.2:52:52 P.M. -H.R. 2117Ms. Foxx moved that the committee rise.2:52:51 P.M. -H.R. 2117POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Polis amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Foxx demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.2:45:45 P.M. -H.R. 2117DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 563, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Polis amendment No. 5.2:45:31 P.M. -H.R. 2117An amendment, offered by Mr. Polis, numbered 5 printed in House Report 112-404 to require the Secretary to present a plan to prevent waste, fraud and abuse to ensure effective use of taxpayer dollars.2:45:12 P.M. -H.R. 2117POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Bishop (NY) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Bishop (NY) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.2:39:01 P.M. -H.R. 2117DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 563, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bishop (NY) amendment No. 4.2:38:57 P.M. -H.R. 2117An amendment, offered by Mr. Bishop (NY), numbered 4 printed in House Report 112-404 to strike the prohibition on the Secretary of Education from ever promulgating or enforcing any regulation or rule defining the term “credit hour”.2:38:06 P.M. -H.R. 2117On agreeing to the Polis amendment; Failed by voice vote.2:33:07 P.M. -H.R. 2117DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 563, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Polis amendment No. 3.2:33:03 P.M. -H.R. 2117An amendment, offered by Mr. Polis, numbered 3 printed in House Report 112-404 to link state authorization regulations to student outcomes.2:30:58 P.M. -H.R. 2117On agreeing to the Foxx amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.2:28:27 P.M. -H.R. 2117DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 563, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Foxx amendment No. 2.2:28:25 P.M. -H.R. 2117An amendment, offered by Ms. Foxx, numbered 2 printed in House Report 112-404 to repeal a section of the credit hour regulation impacting clock hour programs.2:27:50 P.M. -H.R. 2117POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Grijalva amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Grijalva demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.2:22:40 P.M. -H.R. 2117DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 563, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Grijalva amendment No. 1.2:22:37 P.M. -H.R. 2117An amendment, offered by Mr. Grijalva, numbered 1 printed in House Report 112-404 to retain the requirement that states have a process to hear and take appropriate action on student complaints regarding institutions as part of the state authorization.1:26:09 P.M. -H.R. 2117GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 2117.1:25:43 P.M. -H.R. 2117The Speaker designated the Honorable Candice S. Miller to act as Chairwoman of the Committee.1:25:42 P.M. -H.R. 2117House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 563 and Rule XVIII.1:25:31 P.M. -H.R. 2117Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2117 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. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Education and the Workforce now printed in the bill.1:25:26 P.M. -H.R. 2117Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 563. H.R. 2117 — “To prohibit the Department of Education from overreaching into academic affairs and program eligibility under title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965.”1:24:41 P.M. -H. Res. 563Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.1:24:31 P.M. -H. Res. 563On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 244 – 171 (Roll no. 74).12:58:41 P.M. -H. Res. 563The previous question was ordered without objection.12:28:30 P.M. -H. Res. 563DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 563.12:25:42 P.M. -H. Res. 563Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 563 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2117) to prohibit the Department of Education from overreaching into academic affairs and program eligibility under title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965.”12:04:32 P.M. -ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.12:04:21 P.M. -Pursuant to section 287a of title 2, United States Code, the Chair appointed Thomas J. Wickham, Jr. as Parliamentarian of the House of Representatives to succeed John V. Sullivan, resigned.12:02:50 P.M. -The House received a communication from The Honorable John V. Sullivan wherein he resigns as the Parliamentarian of the House of Representatives effective March 31, 2012.12:02:11 P.M. -PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Connolly of VA to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.12:02:00 P.M. -The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.12:00:49 P.M. -Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Adam McHugh, Vitas Hospice Center, Covina, California12:00:47 P.M. -The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of February 28.10:31:08 A.M. -The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.10:01:04 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.10:00:53 A.M. -The Speaker designated the Honorable Michael G. Fitzpatrick to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.10:00:00 A.M. -The House convened, starting a new legislative day.