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The Senate Convenes: 10:00amET December 14, 2010

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of the House Message to accompany H.R.4853, the vehicle for the tax agreement, post-cloture.

– Senator Bond will be recognized at 11:30am to give his farewell speech.
– Senator Gregg will be recognized at 2:15pm to give his farewell speech.
– Senator Harkin will be recognized at 3:15 to speak for up to 45 minutes.
– Senator Kirk will be recognized at 5:00pm to deliver his Maiden speech.

The Senate will recess from 12:30 until 2:15pm to allow for the weekly caucus meetings. All time during any period of morning business, recess or adjournment will count post-cloture. Senators will be notified when any votes are scheduled.
Unanimous Consent:
Passed S.4005, Preserving Foreign Criminal Assets for Forfeiture Act of 2010

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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF DECEMBER 14, 2010
111TH CONGRESS – SECOND SESSION

7:00 P.M. –

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

6:58 P.M. –

Mr. Jones requested the following general leaves to address the House on December 17: Mr. Burton of IN for 5 min, Mr. Poe of TX for 5 min, and himself for 5 min.

6:57 P.M. –

Mr. Jones requested the following general leaves to address the House on December 16: Ms. Ros-Lehtinen for 5 min, Mr. Flake for 5 min, and Mr. Diaz-Balart, Lincoln of FL for 5 min.

Mr. Jones requested the following general leaves to address the House on December 15: Mr. Burton of IN for 5 min, Ms. Ros-Lehtinen for 5 min, Mr. Flake for 5 min, Mr. Diaz-Balart, Lincoln of FL for 5 min, Mr. McClintock for 5 min, and Mr. Gingrey of GA for 5 min.

6:50 P.M. –

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

H.R. 6510:

to direct the Administrator of General Services to convey a parcel of real property in Houston, Texas, to the Military Museum of Texas, and for other purposes

6:48 P.M. –

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

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 363 – 0 (Roll no. 630).

6:40 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

S. 3167:

to amend title 13 of the United States Code to provide for a 5-year term of office for the Director of the Census and to provide for the authority and duties of the Director and Deputy Director of the Census, and for other purposes

6:39 P.M. –

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 201 – 167 (Roll no. 629).

6:32 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

S. 1405:

to redesignate the Longfellow National Historic Site, Massachusetts, as the “Longfellow House-Washington’s Headquarters National Historic Site”

6:31 P.M. –

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

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 364 – 0 (Roll no. 628).

6:02 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

6:01 P.M. –

UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.

6:00 P.M. –

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of December 14.

5:02 P.M. –

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

H.R. 6516:

to make technical corrections to provisions of law enacted by the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2010

5:01 P.M. –

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

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

4:58 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6516.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Cummings moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

H.R. 6510:

to direct the Administrator of General Services to convey a parcel of real property in Houston, Texas, to the Military Museum of Texas, and for other purposes

4:57 P.M. –

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.

4:52 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House continued with further debate on H.R. 6510.

The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed H.R. 2941 amended.

H.R. 6510:

to direct the Administrator of General Services to convey a parcel of real property in Houston, Texas, to the Military Museum of Texas, and for other purposes

4:37 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6510.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Ms. Norton moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

H. Res. 1759:

expressing support for designation of January 23rd as “Ed Roberts Day”

4:35 P.M. –

4:29 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1759.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Grijalva moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

S. 1275:

to establish a National Foundation on Physical Fitness and Sports to carry out activities to support and supplement the mission of the President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports

4:28 P.M. –

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

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

4:14 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1275.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Grijalva moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

S. 3984:

to amend and extend the Museum and Library Services Act, and for other purposes

4:13 P.M. –

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

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

4:07 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3984.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Grijalva moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

4:06 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 14, 2010 at 1:12 p.m. stating that that body had passed S. 2902, H.R. 6278, and S. 3447; passed H.R. 628 with an amendment.

S. 3167:

4:05 P.M. –

3:29 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3167.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mrs. Maloney moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

H.R. 5446:

to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 600 Florida Avenue in Cocoa, Florida, as the “Harry T. and Harriette Moore Post Office”

3:28 P.M. –

3:21 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5446.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Ms. Chu moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

H. Res. 1743:

congratulating Gerda Weissmann Klein on being selected to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom

3:20 P.M. –

At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Ms. Chu objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.

3:11 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1743.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Ms. Chu moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

S. 3794:

to amend chapter 5 of title 40, United States Code, to include organizations whose membership comprises substantially veterans as recipient organizations for the donation of Federal surplus personal property through State agencies

3:10 P.M. –

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

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

3:09 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House resumed debate on S. 3794.

3:08 P.M. –

The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate agreed to S. Con. Res. 77 and passed S. 372. The Senate also agreed to the House amendment to S. 3817.

S. 3794:

3:05 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3794.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Ms. Chu moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

H.R. 6205:

to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1449 West Avenue in Bronx, New York, as the “Private Isaac T. Cortes Post Office”

3:04 P.M. –

2:59 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6205.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Ms. Chu moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

S. Con. Res. 72:

recognizing the 45th anniversary of the White House Fellows Program

2:58 P.M. –

2:48 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. Con. Res. 72.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Ms. Chu moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

S. 1405:

to redesignate the Longfellow National Historic Site, Massachusetts, as the “Longfellow House-Washington’s Headquarters National Historic Site”

2:46 P.M. –

2:40 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1405.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Rahall moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

S. 1609:

to authorize a single fisheries cooperative for the Bering Sea Aleutian Islands longline catcher processor subsector, and for other purposes

2:39 P.M. –

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

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

2:33 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1609.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Rahall moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

H.R. 1061:

to transfer certain land to the United States to be held in trust for the Hoh Indian Tribe, to place land into trust for the Hoh Indian Tribe, and for other purposes

2:32 P.M. –

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

On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by voice vote.

2:22 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on agreeing to the Senate amendments to H.R. 1061.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Rahall moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments.

S. 2906:

to amend the Act of August 9, 1955, to modify a provision relating to leases involving certain Indian tribes

2:21 P.M. –

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

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

2:19 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2906.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Rahall moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

S. 1448:

to amend the Act of August 9, 1955, to authorize the Coquille Indian Tribe, the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, the Confederated Tribes of the Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw, the Klamath Tribes, and the Burns Paiute Tribe to obtain 99-year lease authority for trust land

2:18 P.M. –

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

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

2:16 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1448.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Larsen (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

2:15 P.M. –

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

2:04 P.M. –

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

2:03 P.M. –

The House received a communication from Scott Schloegel, Chief of Staff, Congressman Bart Stupak. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Mr. Schloegel notified the House that he had been served with a subpoena for testimony, issued by the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, and that after consultation with the Office of General Counsel, he had determined that compliance with the subpoena was consistent with the privileges and rights of the House.

The House received a communication from Bart Stupak, Member of Congress. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Mr. Stupak notified the House that he had been served with a subpoena for testimony, issued by the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, and that after consultation with the Office of General Counsel, he had determined that compliance with the subpoena was consistent with the privileges and rights of the House.

2:02 P.M. –

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

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

2:01 P.M. –

Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin.

2:00 P.M. –

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of December 14.

12:42 P.M. –

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

12:31 P.M. –

MORNING-HOUR DEBATES – 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.

12:30 P.M. –

The Speaker designated the Honorable Gary C. Peters to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

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The Senate Convenes: 9:30aET December 2, 2010

Following Leader remarks, there will be a period of morning business with senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each. The Majority will control the first 30 minutes and the Republicans will control the next 30 minutes.

The Senate will recess from 12:30pm until 3:30pm to allow for the Democratic caucus meeting.

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The next meeting in the House is scheduled for 10:00amET December 2, 2010

CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF DECEMBER 2, 2010
111TH CONGRESS – SECOND SESSION

6:09 P.M. –

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

6:08 P.M. –

The House received a communication from the Honorable James Oberstar.

6:07 P.M. –

The House received a communication from the Honorable James Oberstar.

6:05 P.M. –

Mr. Jones requested the following general leaves to address the House on December 9: Mr. Poe of TX for 5 min and himself for 5 min.

Mr. Serrano asked unanimous consent That when the House adjourns on Friday, December 3, 2010, it adjourn to meet at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 7, 2010, for Morning-Hour Debate. Agreed to without objection.

Mr. Serrano asked unanimous consent That when the House adjourns on Thursday, December 2, 2010, it adjourn to meet at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, December 3, 2010. Agreed to without objection.

H. Con. Res. 325:

supporting the goals and ideals of National Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day

6:02 P.M. –

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

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.

Considered as unfinished business.

H. Res. 528:

commending the George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies for its efforts to promote peace, stability and security throughout North America, Europe, and Eurasia

6:01 P.M. –

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

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.

Considered as unfinished business.

H. Res. 527:

commending the NATO School for its critical support of North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) efforts to promote global peace, stability, and security

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

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

Considered as unfinished business.

S. 2847:

to regulate the volume of audio on commercials

6:00 P.M. –

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

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

Considered as unfinished business.

H. Res. 1690:

supporting the observance of American Diabetes Month

5:59 P.M. –

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

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

Considered as unfinished business.

5:53 P.M. –

CENSURE PRONOUNCEMENT – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1737 Mr. Rangel of New York presented himself in the well of the House for the purpose of administration of censure by the Speaker of the House.

H. Res. 1737:

in the matter of Representative Charles B. Rangel

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

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 333 – 79 (Roll no. 607).

5:35 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Butterfield amendment Failed by recorded vote: 146 – 267 (Roll no. 606).

5:11 P.M. –

The previous question was ordered on the amendment and on the resolution.

5:10 P.M. –

Amendment offered by Mr. Butterfield.

An amendment to change the recommendation of censure contained in the resoluttion to that of reprimand.

4:06 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1737

Considered as privileged matter.

H. Res. 1313:

expressing support for designation of May as “Child Advocacy Center Month” and commending the National Child Advocacy Center in Huntsville, Alabama, on their 25th anniversary in 2010

4:05 P.M. –

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

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 413 – 0 (Roll no. 605).

3:55 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 4853:

to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, to amend title 49, United States Code, to extend authorizations for the airport improvement program, and for other purposes

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

On motion that the House agree with an amendment to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 234 – 188 (Roll no. 604).

3:36 P.M. –

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

S. 3307:

to reauthorize child nutrition programs, and for other purposes

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

On passage Passed by recorded vote: 264 – 157 (Roll no. 603).

3:25 P.M. –

On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 200 – 221 (Roll no. 602).

3:07 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 6469:

to amend section 17 of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to include a condition of receipt of funds under the child and adult care food program

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

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 416 – 3 (Roll no. 601).

2:37 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 4853:

2:36 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on agreeing to the Senate amendment with an amendment to H.R 4853, the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

1:12 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 4853.

Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1745, the House moved to agree with an amendment to the Senate amendment.

H.R. 6469:

to amend section 17 of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to include a condition of receipt of funds under the child and adult care food program

1:09 P.M. –

12:42 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6469.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Miller, George moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

H.R. 6473:

to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, to amend title 49, United States Code, to extend the airport improvement program, and for other purposes

12:41 P.M. –

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

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

12:22 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6473.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Costello moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

12:21 P.M. –

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

H. Res. 1576:

expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a National Day of Recognition for Parents of Special Needs Children should be established

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

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 413 – 0 (Roll no. 600).

12:12 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

H. Res. 1598:

expressing support for the designation of the month of October as National Work and Family Month

12:11 P.M. –

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

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 412 – 0 (Roll no. 599).

12:03 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

H. Res. 1638:

supporting the goals and ideals of National GEAR UP Day

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 405 – 0 (Roll no. 598).

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

11:56 A.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

11:55 A.M. –

H. Res. 1745:

providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill ( H.R. 4853) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, to amend title 49, United States Code, to extend authorizations for the airport improvement program, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules

11:54 A.M. –

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 213 – 203 (Roll no. 597).

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

11:44 A.M. –

On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 224 – 186 (Roll no. 596).

10:32 A.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1745

Considered as privileged matter.

10:15 A.M. –

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

10:12 A.M. –

The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S. 3998, S. 987, H.R. 4387, H.R. 5651, H.R. 5706, and H.R. 5773.

10:10 A.M. –

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Johnson, Sam of TX to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

10:07 A.M. –

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

10:03 A.M. –

Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Doug Tanner, Faith and Politics Institute, Washington, DC.

10:00 A.M. –

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

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The Senate Convenes: 2:00pmET November 29, 2010

Following any Leader remarks, there will be a period of morning business until 4pm with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes.

At 4:00pm, the Senate will resume consideration of S.510, the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act, as provided for under the previous order.

5:30pm swearing in of Senator-elect Mark Kirk to be senator from the State of Illinois.

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At 6:30pm, the Senate will proceed to a cloture vote on the substitute amendment to S.510. Under the agreement reached on Thursday, if cloture is invoked, 4 motions to suspend the rules would be in order. Upon disposition of the motions, the Senate will proceed to vote on passage of the bill, as amended. Senator Reid would like to complete action on the Food Safety bill on Monday. As a result, senators should expect a late night of voting.

Post-cloture and upon the use or yielding back of the time allotted in the agreement (1 hour for motions re: 1099 and 4 hours for Coburn motions), the Senate will proceed to vote on the motions in the following order:

– Johanns (1099 forms)
– Baucus (1099 forms)
– Coburn (earmarks)
– Coburn (substitute)

Votes:
6:30pm Roll Call Votes:
252: now voting on Cloture on substitute amendment #4175: to S.510, Food Safety Modernization Act (60 vote threshold);

– Johanns motion to suspend Rule 22 for the purpose of proposing and considering Johanns amendment #4702: (1099 forms) (67-vote threshold); and

– Baucus motion to suspend Rule 22 for the purpose of proposing and considering Baucus amendment #4713: (1099 forms) (67-vote threshold).

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The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00pmET on Novemeber 22, 2010 unless the House receives a message from the Senate transmitting its adoption of H.Con.Res.332, in which case the House shall stand adjourned pursuant to that concurrent resolution and convene on 11/29 at 2pm

CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF NOVEMBER 29, 2010
111TH CONGRESS – SECOND SESSION

7:14 P.M. –

SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House resumed Special Order speeches.

7:13 P.M. –

Mr. Polis (CO) filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 1736.

6:52 P.M. –

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

6:50 P.M. –

Mr. Diaz-Balart, Lincoln of FL requested the following general leaves to address the House on December 6: Mr. Jones for 5 min, Mr. Poe of TX for 5 min, and Mr. Moran of KS for 5 min.

Mr. Diaz-Balart, Lincoln of FL requested the following general leaves to address the House on December 3: Mr. Jones for 5 min, Mr. Poe of TX for 5 min, Mr. Garrett of NJ for 5 min, Mr. Burton of IN for 5 min, Mr. Moran of KS for 5 min, himself for 5 min, and Ms. Ros-Lehtinen for 5 min.

Mr. Diaz-Balart, Lincoln of FL requested the following general leaves to address the House on December 2: Mr. Jones for 5 min, Mr. Poe of TX for 5 min, Mr. Garrett of NJ for 5 min, Mr. Burton of IN for 5 min, Mr. Moran of KS for 5 min, himself for 5 min, and Ms. Ros-Lehtinen for 5 min.

Mr. Diaz-Balart, Lincoln of FL requested the following general leaves to address the House on December 1: Mr. Jones for 5 min, Mr. Poe of TX for 5 min, Mr. Garrett of NJ for 5 min, Mr. Burton of IN for 5 min, Mr. Moran of KS for 5 min, himself for 5 min, and Ms. Ros-Lehtinen for 5 min.

Mr. Diaz-Balart, L. requested the following general leaves to address the House on November 30: Mr. Jones for 5 min, Mr. Poe of TX for 5 min, Mr. Garrett of NJ for 5 min, Mr. Burton of IN for 5 min, himself for 5 min, and Ms. Ros-Lehtinen for 5 min.

6:43 P.M. –

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

H. Res. 771:

supporting the goals and ideals of a National Mesothelioma Awareness Day

6:39 P.M. –

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

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): (Roll No. 582).

6:31 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 5877:

to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 655 Centre Street in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts, as the “Lance Corporal Alexander Scott Arredondo, United States Marine Corps Post Office Building”

6:30 P.M. –

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): (Roll No. 581).

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

6:03 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

6:02 P.M. –

ADJUSTED WHOLE NUMBER OF THE HOUSE – Under clause 5(d) of rule XX, the Chair announced to the House that, in light of the resignation of the gentleman from Illinois, Mr. Kirk, the whole number of the House is 434.

6:01 P.M. –

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of November 29.

2:59 P.M. –

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

H.R. 6392:

to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 5003 Westfields Boulevard in Centreville, Virginia, as the “Colonel George Juskalian Post Office Building”

2:52 P.M. –

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

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

2:46 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6392.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Clay moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

H. Res. 771:

supporting the goals and ideals of a National Mesothelioma Awareness Day

2:45 P.M. –

2:41 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 771.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Clay moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

H.R. 5877:

2:40 P.M. –

2:32 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5877.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Clay moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

H.R. 5712:

to provide for certain clarifications and extensions under Medicare, Medicaid, and the Children’s Health Insurance Program

2:31 P.M. –

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

On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by voice vote.

2:12 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the Senate amendments to H.R. 5712.

Mr. Pallone moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments.

2:11 P.M. –

Mr. Pallone asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns on Monday, November 29, 2010, it adjourn to meet at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, November 30, 2010, for Morning-Hour debate. Agreed to without objection.

2:10 P.M. –

The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until 6:00 p.m. today.

2:07 P.M. –

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

The House received a communication from Representative Kirk wherein he resigns as a member of the House of Representatives effective at 4:00 p.m. on November 29, 2010.

2:05 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 received a message from the Secretary of the Senate on November 22, 2010 at 2:53 p.m. stating that that body had passed H.R. 4783 with amendments, concurred in the House amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R. 5566, concurred in the House amendments to S. 3689, passed S. 3650, passed H.R. 6198 with an amendment, and agreed to H. Con. Res. 327.

2:04 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 received a message from the Secretary of the Senate on November 19, 2010 at 9:33 a.m. stating that that body had passed S. 1609; H.R. 5712, with amendments; agreed to S. Con. Res 75, S. Con. Res. 76, and H. Con. Res. 332.

2:03 P.M. –

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

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

2:02 P.M. –

Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin.

2:01 P.M. –

The Speaker designated the Honorable Laura Richardson to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

2:00 P.M. –

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

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The Senate Convenes at 9:30am ET

Following any Leader remarks, there will be a period of morning business for 1 hour with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. The Republicans will control the first 30 minutes and the Majority will control the final 30 minutes.Following morning business, the Senate will resume the motion to proceed to S.510, the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act, post-cloture.

The Senate will recess from 12:30pm until 3:00pm to allow for a Democratic caucus meeting.

Time during any recess, adjournment or period of morning business will count post-cloture.

The Leaders will continue to work on an agreement to consider amendments to the Food Safety bill.

There will be no further roll call votes tonight. The next vote is expected to occur on Monday, November 29.

This evening, Senate Reid filed cloture on S.510, the FDA Food Safety and Modernization Act, and the substitute amendment. The cloture vote on the substitute amendment will occur at 6:30pm on Monday, November 29.

Under the agreement reached this evening, if cloture is invoked, all post-cloture debate time will be yielded back except for the time specified in this agreement. The only amendments or motions in order are the ones specified below:

– Johanns motion to suspend Rule 22 for the purpose of proposing and considering amendment #4702 (1099 forms)
– Baucus motion to suspend Rule 22 for the purpose of proposing and considering amendment #4713 (1099 forms)

There will be a total of 60 minutes for debate with respect to these 2 motions with the time equally divided and controlled between Senators Baucus and Johanns.

– Coburn motion to suspend Rule 22 for the purpose of proposing and considering amendment #4696 (substitute)
– Coburn motion to suspend Rule 22 for the purpose of proposing and considering amendment #4697 (earmarks)

There will be a total of 4 hours for debate with respect to the Coburn motions with the time equally divided and controlled between Senators Coburn and Inouye or their designees.

Upon the use or yielding back of time specified in this agreement, the Senate will proceed to vote with respect to the motions to suspend in the order listed:
– Johanns (1099 forms)
– Baucus (1099 forms)
– Coburn (earmarks)
– Coburn (substitute)

If any motion is successful, then the Senate would proceed to vote immediately on the amendment. No further motions or amendments are in order. The substitute amendment, as amended, if amended, would be agreed to and the Senate would proceed to vote on passage of S.510, as amended. The cloture on the underlying bill will be withdrawn.

As a result of this agreement, the cloture vote on the substitute amendment will occur at 6:30pm on Monday, November 29.

If cloture is invoked, the motions to suspend would be in order. Upon the use or yielding back of debate time allotted by this agreement, the Senate would proceed to vote on the motions to suspend, any amendments if the motions are successful, and then on passage of S.510, as amended.

Votes:
251: Motion to proceed to S.510, the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act;
Agreed to: 57-27

Unanimous Consent:
Passed HR5712, with subst amdt (SGR extension)Confirmed the nomination of Jacob Lew, of New York, to be Director on the Office on Management and Budget

Unanimous Consent:
The Senate passed/adopted the following by unanimous consent:

• An act to provide for certain clarifications and extensions under Medicare, Medicaid, and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (H.R.5712, as amended by Baucus amendment in the nature of a substitute (#4711) and Baucus amendment to amend the title (#4712), which were agreed to by unanimous consent.)

• A bill to authorize a single fisheries cooperative for the Bering Sea Aleutian Islands longline catcher processor subsector, and for other purposes. (S.1609)

• A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of the Rotunda for an event marking the 50th anniversary of the inaugural address of President John F. Kennedy. (S.Con.Res.75)

• A concurrent resolution to recognize and honor the commitment and sacrifices of military families of the United States. (S.Con.Res.76)

• A resolution expressing support for the goals and ideals of National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month by promoting national awareness of adoption and the children awaiting families, celebrating children and families involved in adoption, and encouraging Americans to secure safety, permanency, and well-being for all children. (S.Res.647)

• A resolution recognizing the recent accomplishments of the people and government of Moldova and expressing support for free and transparent parliamentary elections on November 28, 2010. (S.Res.683)

• A resolution recognizing the 35th anniversary of the enactment of the Education for All Handicapped Children Act of 1975. (S.Res.684)

• A resolution commemorating the 100th anniversary of the discovery of sickle cell disease by Dr. James B. Herrick. (S.Res.685)

• A concurrent resolution providing for an additional adjournment of the House of Representatives and a conditional recess or adjournment of the Senate. (H.Con.Res.332)

Confirmed the nomination of Jacob Lew, of New York, to be Director on the Office on Management and Budget

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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF NOVEMBER 18, 2010
111TH CONGRESS – SECOND SESSION

2:25 P.M. –

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

2:23 P.M. –

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

United States – China Economic and Security Review Commission – Pursuant to section 1238(b)(3) of the Floyd D. Spence National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2001, and the order of the House of January 6, 2009, the Speaker appointed Mr. Michael Wessel, Falls Church, Virginia .

H. Res. 1677:

condemning the Burmese regime’s undemocratic upcoming elections on November 7, 2010

2:19 P.M. –

The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

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

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

Considered as unfinished business.

ORDER OF PROCEDURE – Mr. Hastings (FL) asked unanimous consent to vacate the proceedings by which the yeas and nays were ordered on the question of the motion to suspend the rules and agree to H.Res. 1677 to the end that the resolution be considered as adopted in the form considered by the House on Wednesday, November 17, 2010. Agreed to without objection.

H. Con. Res. 329:

recognizing the 35th anniversary of the enactment of the Education for All Handicapped Children Act of 1975

2:18 P.M. –

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

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.

Considered as unfinished business.

2:17 P.M. –

ORDER OF PROCEDURE – Mr. Hastings (FL) asked unanimous consent to vacate the proceedings by which the yeas and nays were ordered on the question of the motion to suspend the rules and agree to H.Con.Res. 329 to the end that the concurrent resolution be considered as adopted in the form considered by the House on Tuesday, November 16, 2010. Agreed to without objection.

S. 3774:

to extend the deadline for Social Services Block Grant expenditures of supplemental funds appropriated following disasters occurring in 2008

2:16 P.M. –

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

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 366 – 40 (Roll no. 580).

2:08 P.M. –

ADJUSTED WHOLE NUMBER OF THE HOUSE – Under clause 5(d) of rule 20, the Chair announced to the House that, in light of the administration of the oath to the gentleman from New York, the whole number of the House is 435.

2:03 P.M. –

Representative Peter King addressed the House and introduced Representative Tom Reed, Twenty Ninth District, New York.

2:02 P.M. –

OATH OF OFFICE – Representative-Elect Tom Reed the Twenty Ninth Congressional District, State of New York, presented himself in the well of the House to take the Oath of Office administered by the Speaker of the House.

2:01 P.M. –

The House received a message from the Clerk. The Clerk transmitted to the House a facsimile copy of a letter received from Mr. Todd D. Valentine and Mr. Robert A. Brehm, Co-Executive Directors of the New York State Board of Elections, indicating that, according to the unofficial returns of the Special Election held November 2, 2010, the Honorable Tom Reed was elected Representative to Congress for the Twenty-Ninth Congressional District, State of New York.

H.R. 6419:

to amend the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008 to provide for the further extension of emergency unemployment benefits, and for other purposes

2:00 P.M. –

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

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 258 – 154 (Roll no. 579).

1:52 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 1722:

to improve teleworking in executive agencies by developing a telework program that allows employees to telework at least 20 percent of the hours worked in every 2 administrative workweeks, and for other purposes

1:24 P.M. –

On motion to agree to the Senate amendment Roll Call 578 – Yea and Nay vote pending.

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

1:23 P.M. –

UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of a motion to agree to the Senate amendment to H.R. 1722, and motions to suspend the rules, all of which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.

H.R. 6419:

to amend the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008 to provide for the further extension of emergency unemployment benefits, and for other purposes

H.R. 6419:

to amend the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008 to provide for the further extension of emergency unemployment benefits, and for other purposes

12:46 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6419.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Levin moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

12:45 P.M. –

The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until the conclusion of general debate on all suspensions.

H.R. 1722:

12:44 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – Pursuant to H.Res. 1721, further proceedings on the motion to agree to the Senate amendment to H.R. 1722 has been postponed.

11:56 A.M. –

Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1721, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Lynch motion to agree to the Senate amendment to H.R. 1722.

11:55 A.M. –

Mr. Lynch moved that the House agree to the Senate amendment

11:54 A.M. –

Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1721, Mr. Lynch took from the Speaker’s table H.R. 1722 with the Senate amendment thereto, and was recognized for a motion.

H. Res. 1721:

providing for the consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill ( H.R. 1722) to require the head of each executive agency to establish and implement a policy under which employees shall be authorized to telework, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules

11:52 A.M. –

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

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 235 – 171 (Roll no. 577).

H. Res. 1721:

11:43 A.M. –

On agreeing to the resolution Roll Call 577 – Recorded vote pending.

On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (Roll No. 576).

10:25 A.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1721

Considered as privileged matter.

10:02 A.M. –

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