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CONGRESS: the Republican led House ethics committee goes after dems & the Senate considers Judicial nominee, S.3326,African Trade-Senate fails to move S.3414 forward

08/02/2012 Nativegrl77

the Senate Convened 9:30amET August 2, 2012

Following the prayer and pledge, the Majority Leader will be recognized.
Following the remarks of the Majority Leader, the Senate will begin consideration of S.3326, the African Trade/CAFTADR/Burma Sanctions legislation and the Coburn amendment. There will be 30 minutes of debate equally divided and controlled between Senators Baucus and Coburn or their designees.
Following the debate on the Coburn amendment, the time until 11:00am will be equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees.
As a reminder, cloture was filed on S.3414, the Cybersecurity bill on Tuesday. As a result, the filing deadline for 2^nd degree amendments to S.3414 is 10:00am on Thursday.
At 11:00am on Thursday, there will be two roll call votes in relation to the following:

Cloture on S.3414, the Cybersecurity bill
Coburn amendment to S.3326. (under a previous order, if the Coburn amendment is not agreed to, which is expected, the Senate will pass S.3326 by consent).
Additional roll call votes are possible. Senators will be notified when they are scheduled.

11:00am The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on S.3414, Cybersecurity Act of 2012; Not Invoked: 52-47

11:32am The Senate began a roll call vote on Coburn amendment #2771 (AGOA offset) to S.3326, AGOA/CAFTADR/Burma Sanction

11:32am The Senate began a roll call vote on Coburn amendment #2771 (AGOA offset) to S.3326, AGOA/CAFTADR/Burma Sanctions; Not Agreed To: 40-58

1:51pm The Senate began a roll call vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #651, the nomination of Gershwin A. Drain, MI, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Michigan; Confirmed: 55-41

Senator McConnell asked unanimous consent that immediately following disposition of the Cybersecurity bill but no later than September 28, the Senate proceed to the consideration of H.R.6079, a bill to repeal the Affordable Care Act; there be 1 hour for debate, with no amendments in order; and the Senate proceed to vote on passage of the bill.

This evening Senator Reid filed cloture on the motion to proceed to S.3457, a bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a veterans jobs corps, and for other purposes.

The cloture vote on the motion to proceed to S.3457 will occur at 2:15pm on Tuesday, September 11.

At 5pm on Monday, September 10, at 5:00pm there will be 30 minutes for debate on Executive Calendar 664, the nomination of Stephanie Marie Rose, of Iowa, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Iowa. Upon the use or yielding back of time the Senate will proceed to vote on confirmation of the nomination.

WRAP UP

ROLL CALL VOTES

1) Motion to invoke cloture on S.3414, the Cybersecurity Act; Not Invoked: 52-46

2) Coburn amendment #2771 (alternative offset) to S.3326, the African Trade/CAFTADR/Burma Sanctions legislation; Not Agreed to: 40-58

3) Confirmation of Executive Calendar #651, the nomination of Gershwin A. Drain, of MI, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Michigan; Confirmed: 55-41

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Adopted S.Con.Res.56, providing for a conditional adjournment or recess of the Senate and an adjournment of the House of Representatives.

Passed S.3510, a bill to prevent harm to the national security or endangering the military officers and civilian employees to whom internet publication of certain information applies, and for other purposes.

Passed H.R.4240, the Ambassador James R. Lilley and Congressman Stephen J. Solarz North Korea Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2012 by voice vote and adopted S.Con.Res.58, a concurrent resolution to correct the enrollment of H.R.4240.

Discharged the Judiciary Committee and passed S.3245, reauthorization of the EB-5 Regional Center Program, the E-Verify Program, the Special Immigrant Nonminister Religious Worker Program, and the Conrad State 30 J-1 Visa Waiver Program with a Leahy-Grassley substitute amendment and a Leahy-Grassley title amendment.

Passed H.R.1402: a bill to authorize the Architect of the Capitol to establish battery recharging stations for privately owned vehicles in parking areas under the jurisdiction of the House of Representatives at no net cost to the Federal Government.

Discharged the Commerce Committee and passed H.R.3670, To require the Transportation Security Administration to comply with the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act.

Adopted S.Res.402, condemning Joseph Kony and the Lord’s Resistance Army for committing crimes against humanity and mass atrocities, and supporting ongoing efforts by the United States Government and governments in Central Africa to remove Joseph Kony and Lord’s Resistance Army commanders from the battlefield with a Coons substitute amendment, a Committee-reported amendment to the preamble and a Committee-reported title amendment.

Discharged the Armed Services Committee and adopted S.Res.418, commemorating the 70^th anniversary and commending the brave men of the 17^th Bombardment Group (Medium) who became known as the “Doolittle Tokyo Raiders” for outstanding heroism, valor, skill, and service to the United States in conducting the bombing of Tokyo on April 18, 1942 with a Brown (OH) substitute amendment, a Brown (OH) amendment to the preamble and a Brown (OH) title amendment.

Discharged the Foreign Relations Committee and adopted S.Res.524, reaffirming the strong support of the United States for the 2002 declaration of conduct of parties in the South China Sea among the member states of ASEAN and the People’s Republic of China, and for other purposes with a Webb amendment to the preamble.

Adopted S.Res.544, congratulating the Navy Dental Corps on its 100^th anniversary.

Adopted S.Res.545, commemorating the 75^th Anniversary of the United States Air Force Weather Agency.

Adopted S.Res.546, Designating the week of September 10, 2012, as “National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week”.

Adopted S.Res.547, Honoring the life of pioneering astronaut Dr. Sally Ride and expressing the condolences of the Senate on her death.

Adopted H.Con.Res.135, authorizing the use of the Rotunda of the Capitol for the presentation of the Congressional Gold Medal to Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, in recognition of her leadership and perseverance in the struggle for freedom and democracy in Burma.

Adopted S.Con.Res.59, providing for a conditional adjournment or recess of the Senate and an adjournment of the House of Representatives.

Began the Rule 14 process of S.3519, the Pay for Printing Act (DeMint).

EXECUTIVE ITEMS

Discharged the HELP Committee and confirmed the following:

PN1513 – Ingrid Gregg of Michigan – Board of Trustees for the Harry S Truman Scholarship Foundation

PN1514 – James L. Henderson of Kentucky – Board of Trustees for the Harry S Truman Scholarship Foundation

Discharged the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee and Confirmed:

PN1731 – Kimberly Knowles to be an Associate Judge of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia

Discharged the Foreign Relations Committee and Confirmed:

PN1826 – James B. Cunningham, of New York, to be Ambassador to the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan

Confirmed the following items:

All nominations placed on the Secretary’s desk in the Foreign Service.

HARRY S. TRUMAN SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION

Executive Calendar #450 Laura A. Cordero – to be a Member of the Board of Trustees of the Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation for a term expiring December 15, 2015

HARRY S TRUMAN SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION

Executive Calendar #609 Steven H. Cohen – to be a Member of the Board of Trustees of the Harry S Truman Scholarship Foundation for a term expiring Dec. 10, 2013

NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS AND THE HUMANITIES

Executive Calendar #709 Paul W. Hodes – to be a Member of the National Council on the Arts for a term expiring September 3, 2016

PRIVACY AND CIVIL LIBERTIES OVERSIGHT BOARD

Executive Calendar #718 James Xavier Dempsey—to be a Member of the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board for a term expiring January 29, 2016

Executive Calendar #719 Elisebeth Collins Cook—to be a Member of the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board for a term expiring January 29, 2014

Executive Calendar #720 Rachel L. Brand—to be a Member of the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board for a term expiring January 29, 2017

Executive Calendar #723 Patricia M. Wald—to be a Member of the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board for a term expiring January 29, 2013

DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Executive Calendar #825 Matthew S. Rutherford – to be an Assistant Secretary of the Treasury

UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION

Executive Calendar #826 Meredith M. Broadbent – to be a Member of the United States International Trade Commission for a term expiring June 16, 2017

DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Executive Calendar #827 Mark J. Mazur – to be an Assistant Secretary of the Treasury

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Executive Calendar #831 Danny Chappelle Williams Sr.– to be United States Attorney for the Northern District of Oklahoma for the term of four years

MISSISSIPPI RIVER COMMISSION

Executive Calendar #837 Major General John Peabody, United States Army, to be a Member and President of the Mississippi River Commission.

DEFENSE NUCELAR FACILITIES SAFETY BOARD

Executive Calendar #838 Sean Sullivan, of Connecticut, to be a Member of the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board for a term expiring October 18, 2015

AIR FORCE

Executive Calendar #841 to be General—Gen. Mark A. Welsh, III

DEPARTMENT OF STATE

Executive Calendar #858 Gene Allan Cretz, of New York, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Ghana.

Executive Calendar #859 Deborah Ruth Malac, of Virginia, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Liberia.

Executive Calendar #860 Thomas Hart Armbruster, of New York, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of the Marshall Islands.

Executive Calendar #861 David Bruce Wharton, of Virginia, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Zimbabwe.

Executive Calendar #862 Greta Christine Holtz, of Maryland, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Sultanate of Oman.

Executive Calendar #863 Alexander Mark Laskaris, of Maryland, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Guinea.

Executive Calendar #864 Marcie B. Ries, of the District of Columbia to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Bulgaria.

Executive Calendar #865 John M. Koenig, of Washington, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Cyprus.

Executive Calendar #866 Michael David Kirby, of Virginia, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Serbia.

NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION

Executive Calendar #867 to be Rear Admiral (lower half) – Gerd F. Glang

Executive Calendar #868 to be Rear Admiral – Michael S. Devany

Executive Calendar #869 to be Rear Admiral (lower half) – David A. Score

EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT

Executive Calendar #872 Patricia K. Falcone – to be an Associate Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Executive Calendar #874 Thomas Skerik Sowers, II – to be an Assistant Secretary of Veterans Affairs (Public and Intergovernmental Affairs)

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9:00:16 A.M.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

9:00:25 A.M.

The Speaker designated the Honorable Steve Womack to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

9:00:33 A.M.

Today’s prayer was offered by Imam Nayyar Imam, Islamic Association of Long Island, Coram, New York.

9:01:00 A.M.

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

9:02:18 A.M.

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

9:02:35 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.

9:13:44 A.M.

H. Res. 755

Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 755 — “In the matter of Representative Laura Richardson.”

9:13:59 A.M.

H. Res. 755

DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 755.

9:54:01 A.M.

H. Res. 755

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.

9:54:17 A.M.

H. Res. 755

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

9:55:49 A.M.

The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed H.R. 1369, H.R. 3276, H.R. 3412, H.R. 3501, H.R. 3772, H.R. 1560, S. 1409, and S.J. Res. 49. The Senate agreed to the House amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R. 1905.

9:56:14 A.M.

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess for a period of less than 15 minutes.

10:05:12 A.M.

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of August 2.

10:06:14 A.M.

H.R. 5986

Mr. Camp moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 5986 — “To amend the African Growth and Opportunity Act to extend the third-country fabric program and to add South Sudan to the list of countries eligible for designation under that Act, to make technical corrections to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States relating to the textile and apparel rules of origin for the Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement, to approve the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003, and for other purposes.”

10:06:53 A.M.

H.R. 5986

Considered under suspension of the rules.

10:06:55 A.M.

H.R. 5986

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5986.

10:35:34 A.M.

H.R. 5986

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

10:35:39 A.M.

H.R. 5986

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

10:36:45 A.M.

H. Res. 752

Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 752 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6233) to make supplemental agricultural disaster assistance available for fiscal year 2012 with the costs of such assistance offset by changes to certain conservation programs, and for other purposes.”

10:36:58 A.M.

H. Res. 752

DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 752.

11:33:10 A.M.

H. Res. 752

On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 236 – 182 (Roll no. 548).

11:41:03 A.M.

H. Res. 752

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 235 – 181 (Roll no. 549).

11:41:04 A.M.

H. Res. 752

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

11:41:49 A.M.

S. 739

Mr. Lungren, Daniel E. asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker’s table and consider.

11:41:49 A.M.

S. 739

Considered by unanimous consent. S. 739 — “To authorize the Architect of the Capitol to establish battery recharging stations for privately owned vehicles in parking areas under the jurisdiction of the Senate at no net cost to the Federal Government.”

11:42:16 A.M.

S. 739

On passage Passed without objection.

11:42:19 A.M.

S. 739

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

11:42:20 A.M.

H.R. 1402

Mr. Lungren, Daniel E. asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker’s table and consider.

11:43:07 A.M.

H.R. 1402

Considered by unanimous consent. H.R. 1402 — “To authorize the Architect of the Capitol to establish battery recharging stations for privately owned vehicles in parking areas under the jurisdiction of the House of Representatives at no net cost to the Federal Government.”

11:43:18 A.M.

H.R. 1402

An amendment, offered by Mr. Lungren, Daniel E., to amend a section of the bill direction the Architect of the Capitol to submit a report on the financial administration and cost recovery of activites described in said section with respect to that fiscal year to the Committee on House Administration.

11:44:25 A.M.

H.R. 1402

On agreeing to the Lungren, Daniel E. amendment; Agreed to without objection.

11:44:32 A.M.

H.R. 1402

On passage Passed without objection.

11:44:36 A.M.

H.R. 1402

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

11:44:36 A.M.

H.R. 6233

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 752. H.R. 6233 — “To make supplemental agricultural disaster assistance available for fiscal year 2012 with the costs of such assistance offset by changes to certain conservation programs, and for other purposes.”

11:44:41 A.M.

H.R. 6233

Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6233 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit with or without instructions allowed. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments. The resolution waives all points of order against consideration of the bill.

11:45:09 A.M.

H.R. 6233

DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 6233.

12:27:03 P.M.

H.R. 6233

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

12:27:18 P.M.

H.R. 6233

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – Pursuant to clause 1(c) of Rule 19, the Speaker postponed further proceedings on H.R. 6233.

12:28:49 P.M.

H.R. 6169

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 747. H.R. 6169 — “To provide for expedited consideration of a bill providing for comprehensive tax reform.”

12:28:54 P.M.

H.R. 6169

Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6169 and H.R. 8. H.R. 6169 is accorded 3 hours of general debate and H.R. 8 is accorded 1 hour of general debate. For H.R. 6169, the amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in Part A of the report is in order and shall be debatable for 20 minutes. For H.R. 8, the amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in Part B is made in order and shall be debatable for 20 minutes. Section 3 provides that on any legislative day from August 3, 2012 through September 7, 2012: (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; and (c) bills and resolutions introduced shall be numbered, listed in the Congressional Record, and when printed shall bear the date of introduction, but may be referred at a later time. Section 4 authorizes the Speaker to appoint Members to perform the duties of the Chair for the duration of the period addressed by section 3 as though under clause 8(a) of rule I. Section 5 of the resolution provides that each day during the period addressed by section 3 shall not constitute a calendar for purposes of section 7 of the War Powers Resolution. Section 6 of the resolution provides that each day during the period addressed by section 3 shall not constitute a legislative day for the purposes of clause 7 of rule XIII (resolutions of inquiry). Section 7 of the resolution provides that for each day during the period addressed by section 3 shall not constitute a calendar or legislative day for purposes of clause 7(c)(1) of rule XXII (motions to instruct conferees). Section 8 of the resolution authorizes the Speaker to entertain motions to suspend the rules on the legislative day of August 2, 2012. Section 9 of the resolution waives the requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII (requiring a two-thirds vote to consider a report from the Committee on Rules on the same day it is presented to the House) with respect to any resolution reported through the legislative day of August 2, 2012.

12:29:08 P.M.

H.R. 6169

DEBATE – The House proceeded with three hours of debate on H.R. 6169.

3:09:16 P.M.

H.R. 6169

An amendment, in the nature of a substitute offered by Ms. Slaughter, printed in Part A of House Report 112-641 to lay out Democratic principles for tax reform that call for increased revenues to bring down our national debt and invest in economic growth; a progressive tax rate structure; protecting the vulnerable; repeal of the AMT; discouraging tax haven abuse; elimination of tax breaks that ship jobs and profits overseas; promotion of domestic manufacturing; and preserving incentives for education, retirement, healthcare, home ownership, and small business.

3:09:27 P.M.

H.R. 6169

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 747, the House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Slaughter amendment in the nature of a substitute.

3:20:43 P.M.

H.R. 6169

The previous question was ordered on the amendment (A001) pursuant to the rule.

3:46:56 P.M.

H.R. 6169

On agreeing to the Slaughter amendment; Failed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 550).

3:48:22 P.M.

H.R. 6169

Mr. Bishop (NY) moved to recommit with instructions to Ways and Means.

3:48:46 P.M.

H.R. 6169

DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bishop (NY) motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to report the same back to the House forthwith with an amendment to prohibit a tax reform measure considered under the expedited procedures provided by this bill from reducing, repealing, or otherwise eliminating deductions for mortgage interest or charitable contributions.

3:56:56 P.M.

H.R. 6169

The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.

4:13:16 P.M.

H.R. 6169

On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 551).

4:20:54 P.M.

H.R. 6169

On passage Passed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 552).

4:20:56 P.M.

H.R. 6169

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

4:20:59 P.M.

H.R. 6169

Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 747, the text of H.R. 6169, as passed by the House, is appended as new matter at the end of the engrossment of H.R. 8.

4:21:19 P.M.

H.R. 6233

Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 6233 — “To make supplemental agricultural disaster assistance available for fiscal year 2012 with the costs of such assistance offset by changes to certain conservation programs, and for other purposes.”

4:21:31 P.M.

H.R. 6233

Mr. Costa moved to recommit with instructions to Agriculture.

4:22:55 P.M.

H.R. 6233

DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Costa motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to report the same back to the House forthwith with an amendment to express the sense of the House that a five-year Farm Bill would provide greater certainty and stability for America’s farm families than extending farm policy for only one year or authorizing short-term disaster assistance. The Motion would also prohibit foreign corporations from receiving disaster assistance. Lastly, the Motion would require the Secretary of Agriculture to prevent duplicative payments for assistance.

4:33:54 P.M.

H.R. 6233

The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.

4:50:16 P.M.

H.R. 6233

On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 553).

4:58:25 P.M.

H.R. 6233

On passage Passed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 554).

4:58:26 P.M.

H.R. 6233

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

4:59:00 P.M.

The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S. 3510 and agreed to S. Con. Res. 56 .

5:00:30 P.M.

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

5:01:08 P.M.

H. Con. Res. 127

Considered as unfinished business. H. Con. Res. 127 — “Expressing the sense of Congress regarding actions to preserve and advance the multistakeholder governance model under which the Internet has thrived.”

5:07:20 P.M.

H. Con. Res. 127

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): (Roll no. 555).

5:07:21 P.M.

H. Con. Res. 127

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

5:09:16 P.M.

S. Con. Res. 56

Considered as privileged matter. S. Con. Res. 56 — “The title of this measure is not available.”

5:09:44 P.M.

S. Con. Res. 56

5:26:05 P.M.	S. Con. Res. 56	On agreeing to the resolution Failed by recorded vote: 150 – 265 (Roll no. 556).
5:26:06 P.M.	S. Con. Res. 56	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:26:08 P.M.	H.R. 6169	Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 747, H.R. 6169 is laid on the table.
5:26:09 P.M.	S. 3510	Mr. Lungren, Daniel E. asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker’s table and consider.
5:26:09 P.M.	S. 3510	Considered by unanimous consent. S. 3510 — “To prevent harm to the national security or endangering the military officers and civilian employees to whom internet publication of certain information applies, and for other purposes.”
5:26:45 P.M.	S. 3510	On passage Passed without objection.
5:26:47 P.M.	S. 3510	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:27:36 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
5:29:51 P.M.		Mr. Lungren, Daniel E. asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 10:00 a.m. on August 3. Agreed to without objection.
5:29:52 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House resumed with further one minute speeches.
5:56:22 P.M.		BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE AMERICAN FOLKLIFE CENTER IN THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS- Pursuant to 20 U.S.C. 2103(b), and the order of the House of January 5, 2011, the Speaker reappointed Mr. C. Kurt Dewhurst, Michigan for a term of six years to the Board of Trustees of the American Folklife Center in the Library of Congress.
5:57:47 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

On agreeing to the resolution Roll Call 556 – Recorded vote pending.

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08/01/2012 Nativegrl77

the Senate Convened 9:30amET August 1, 2012

Following the prayer and pledge, the Majority Leader will be recognized.
The first hour will be equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees with the Republicans controlling the first half and the Majority controlling the final half.
On Tuesday, cloture was filed on S.3414, the Cybersecurity bill. As a result, the filing deadline for first degree amendments to S.3414 is 1:00pm on Wednesday. We continue to work on an agreement on amendments to the bill. If no agreement is reached, the cloture vote will occur on Thursday.

Senator Murray asked unanimous consent to discharge the Finance Committee from further consideration of H.R.9 and the Senate proceed to its consideration, strike all after the enacting clause and insert in lieu thereof the text of S.1925, the Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization, as passed by the Senate on April 26^th by a vote of 68-31, and the bill, as amended, be read a third time and passed.

Senator Grassley objected.

Senator Grassley then asked consent the Senate proceed to the consideration of Calendar #406, H.R.4970, the House-passed Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act; that all after the enacting clause be stricken, the text of the Senate-passed VAWA bill, S.1925, with a modification that strikes sections 805 and 810 related to the immigration provisions; that the bill be read three times and passed; and the Senate request a conference with the House and the Chair authorized to appoint conferees on part of the Senate with a ratio agreed to by both Leaders.

Senator Murray objected.

The Senate has reached an agreement to consider S.3326, AGAO/CAFTADR/Burma Sanctions. Under the agreement, there will be 30 minutes for debate prior to a vote in relation to a Coburn amendment, which is at the desk and a copy is attached. If the amendment is not agreed to, which is the outcome we expect, the Senate would pass the bill by consent. Further, that when the Senate receives H.R.5986 and if the text is identical to S.3326, the Senate would pass H.R.5986. We expect to execute this agreement tomorrow morning.

If the Coburn amendment is agreed to, we would do some fancy parliamentary maneuvering to split the bill into 2 sections, AGOA and CAFTADR/Burma Sanctions, and pass them in two separate House bills.

Below you will find the text of the agreement.

S.3326, African Trade/CAFTADR/Burma Sanctions

Leader: Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that at a time to be determined by the Majority Leader, after consultation with the Republican Leader, the Senate proceed to the consideration of Calendar #459, S.3326; that the only amendment in order be a Coburn amendment which is at the desk, that there be 30 minutes for debate equally divided and controlled in the usual form; that upon the use or yielding back of time, the Senate proceed to vote in relation to the amendment; that if the amendment is not agreed to, the bill be read a third time and passed, without further action or debate; that when the Senate receives H.R.5986 and if its text is identical to S.3326, the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of H.R.5986, the bill be read a third time and passed, without further debate, with no amendments in order prior to passage;

Further that if the Coburn amendment is agreed to, the Finance Committee be discharged from further consideration of H.R.9 and the Senate proceed to its immediate consideration, that all after the enacting clause be stricken and the text of S.3326, as amended, be inserted in lieu thereof, the bill be read a third time and passed, without further debate; that when the Senate receives H.R.5986, the Senate proceed to its immediate consideration, and all after the enacting clause be stricken and the text of Sections 2 and 3 of S.3326, as reported, be inserted in lieu thereof, the bill be read a third time and passed, without further debate, as amended; and S.3326 be returned to the Calendar of Business;

Finally, that no motions be in order other than motions to waive or motions to table; and that the motions to reconsider be made and laid upon the table, with no intervening action or debate.

The filing deadline for second degree amendments to S.3414, Cybersecurity Act of 2012, is 10:00am, Thursday, August 2. If your senator has a germane second degree amendment and would like to preserve their ability to offer, please send a signed copy of the amendment to the cloakroom prior to the deadline so that we may file it at the desk for you. If you have already filed, there is no need to refile.

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No ROLL CALL VOTES

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Adopted S.Con.Res.55, directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a correction in the enrollment of H.R.1627 (the Honoring America’s Veterans and Caring for Camp Lejeune Families Act of 2012).

Concurred in the House message to H.R.1905, the Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Human Rights Act of 2012 by voice vote.

Discharged the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee and passed the following post office naming bills:

– H.R.1369, To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1021 Pennsylvania Avenue in Hartshorne, Oklahoma, as the “Warren Lindley Post Office”.

– H.R.3276, To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2810 East Hillsborough Avenue in Tampa, Florida, as the “Reverend Abe Brown Post Office Building”.

– H.R.3412, To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1421 Veterans Memorial Drive in Abbeville, Louisiana, as the “Sergeant Richard Franklin Abshire Post Office Building”.

– H.R.3501, o designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 125 Kerr Avenue in Rome City, Indiana, as the “SPC Nicholas Scott Hartge Post Office”.

– H.R.3772, To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 150 South Union Street in Canton, Mississippi, as the “First Sergeant Landres Cheeks Post Office Building”.

Passed H.R.1560, to amend the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo and Alabama and Coushatta Indian Tribes of Texas Restoration Act to allow the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo Tribe to determine blood quantum requirement for membership in that tribe.

Passed S.1409, the Improper Payments Elimination and Recovery Improvement Act of 2012 with a committee-reported substitute amendment and a Carper amendment.

Adopted S.J.Res.49, providing for the appointment of Barbara Barrett as a citizen regent to the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.

Discharged the Judiciary Committee and adopted S.Res.519, designating October 30, 2012, as a national day of remembrance for nuclear weapons program workers.

Adopted S.Res.536, designating September 9, 2012 as “National Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awareness Day”.

Adopted S.Res.537, supporting the goals and ideals of National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.

Adopted S.Res.538, designating September 2012 as “National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month”.

Adopted S.Res.539, designating October 13, 2012, as “National Chess Day”.

Adopted S.Res.540, designating the week of August 6^th through August 10, 2012, as “National Convenient Care Clinic Week”.

No EXECUTIVE ITEMS

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Last Floor Action:

10:02:50 A.M. – MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House resumed with Morning-Hour Debate.

10:00:59 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:01:11 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Daniel Webster to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:01:12 A.M.		The House received a communication from Representative Davis (KY) wherein he resigns as a member of the House of Representatives effective at close of business on July 31, 2012.
10:02:05 A.M.		ADJUSTMENT OF WHOLE HOUSE – Under clause 5(d) of rule 20, the Chair announced to the House that, in light of resignation of the gentleman from Kentucky, Mr. Davis, the whole number of the House is 431.
10:02:21 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.
10:02:22 A.M.		Mr. Bonner filed a report from the Committee on Ethics.
10:02:50 A.M.		MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House resumed with Morning-Hour Debate.
11:11:20 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:00 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of August 1.
12:01:00 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Michael Catt, Sherwood Baptist Church, Albany, Georgia
12:02:17 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:03:24 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Perlmutter to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:04:23 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.
12:28:42 P.M.		The House received a communication from the Honorable Frank C. Guinta. Mr. Guinta submitted his resignation from the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The resignation was accepted without objection.
12:28:42 P.M.		The House received a communication from the Honorable Frank C. Guinta. Mr. Guinta submitted his resignation from the Committee on the Budget. The resignation was accepted without objection.
12:28:42 P.M.		The House received a communication from the Honorable Frank C. Guinta. Mr. Guinta submitted his resignation from the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. The resignation was accepted without objection.
12:29:41 P.M.	H. Res. 751	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 751 — “Electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.”
12:30:06 P.M.	H. Res. 751	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
12:30:13 P.M.	H. Res. 751	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:30:15 P.M.	H. Res. 747	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 747 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6169) to provide for expedited consideration of a bill providing for comprehensive tax reform; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8) to extend certain tax relief provisions enacted in 2001 and 2003, and for other purposes; providing for proceedings during the period from August 3, 2012, through September 7, 2012; providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules; and waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.”
12:34:36 P.M.	H. Res. 747	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 747.
1:19:28 P.M.		The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate agreed to S. Con. Res. 55.
1:19:53 P.M.	H. Res. 747	DEBATE – The House continued with further debate on H. Res. 747.
1:37:37 P.M.	H. Res. 747	An amendment, offered by Mr. Scott (SC), to add a new section to the resolution directing the Clerk to add the text of H.R. 6169, to the end of H.R. 8.
1:39:00 P.M.	H. Res. 747	On ordering the previous question on the amendment (A001) Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 240 – 183 (Roll no. 540).
2:12:31 P.M.	H. Res. 747	On agreeing to the Scott (SC) amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 238 – 186 (Roll no. 541).
2:21:07 P.M.	H. Res. 747	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 240 – 184 (Roll no. 542).
2:21:08 P.M.	H. Res. 747	<action_description>Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:22:01 P.M.	S. Con. Res. 55	<action_description>Mr. Miller (FL) asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker’s table and consider.
2:22:01 P.M.	S. Con. Res. 55	Considered by unanimous consent. S. Con. Res. 55 — “Directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a correction in the enrollment of H.R. 1627.”
2:22:22 P.M.	S. Con. Res. 55	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
2:22:23 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 135	>Mr. Lungren, Daniel E. asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
2:22:24 P.M.	S. Con. Res. 55	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:22:25 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 135	Considered by unanimous consent. H. Con. Res. 135 — “Authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for the presentation of the Congressional Gold Medal to Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, in recognition of her leadership and perseverance in the struggle for freedom and democracy in Burma.”
2:23:06 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 135	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
2:23:07 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 135	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:24:08 P.M.		Ms. Ros-Lehtinen asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns on Wednesday, August 1, 2012, it adjourn to meet at 9 a.m. on Thursday, August 2, 2012. Agreed to without objection.
2:24:27 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
2:24:52 P.M.	H. Res. 750	Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. H. Res. 750 — “Providing for the concurrence by the House in the Senate amendment to H.R. 1905, with an amendment.”
2:25:15 P.M.	H. Res. 750	>Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:25:19 P.M.	H. Res. 750	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 750.
3:21:22 P.M.	H. Res. 750	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.
3:22:57 P.M.	H.R. 8	Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6169 and H.R. 8. H.R. 6169 is accorded 3 hours of general debate and H.R. 8 is accorded 1 hour of general debate. For H.R. 6169, the amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in Part A of the report is in order and shall be debatable for 20 minutes. For H.R. 8, the amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in Part B is made in order and shall be debatable for 20 minutes. Section 3 provides that on any legislative day from August 3, 2012 through September 7, 2012: (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; and (c) bills and resolutions introduced shall be numbered, listed in the Congressional Record, and when printed shall bear the date of introduction, but may be referred at a later time. Section 4 authorizes the Speaker to appoint Members to perform the duties of the Chair for the duration of the period addressed by section 3 as though under clause 8(a) of rule I. Section 5 of the resolution provides that each day during the period addressed by section 3 shall not constitute a calendar for purposes of section 7 of the War Powers Resolution. Section 6 of the resolution provides that each day during the period addressed by section 3 shall not constitute a legislative day for the purposes of clause 7 of rule XIII (resolutions of inquiry). Section 7 of the resolution provides that for each day during the period addressed by section 3 shall not constitute a calendar or legislative day for purposes of clause 7(c)(1) of rule XXII (motions to instruct conferees). Section 8 of the resolution authorizes the Speaker to entertain motions to suspend the rules on the legislative day of August 2, 2012. Section 9 of the resolution waives the requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII (requiring a two-thirds vote to consider a report from the Committee on Rules on the same day it is presented to the House) with respect to any resolution reported through the legislative day of August 2, 2012.
3:22:58 P.M.	H.R. 8	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 747. H.R. 8 — “To extend certain tax relief provisions enacted in 2001 and 2003, and for other purposes.”
3:22:59 P.M.	H.R. 8	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 8.
4:43:00 P.M.	H.R. 8	An amendment, in the nature of a substitute offered by Mr. Levin, printed in Part B of House Report 112-641 to extend for one year certain expired or expiring tax provisions that apply to middle-income taxpayers with income below $250,000 for married couples filing jointly, and below $200,000 for single filers, including, but not limited to, marginal rate reductions, capital gains and dividend rate preferences, alternative minimum tax relief, marriage penalty relief, and expanded tax relief for working families with children and college students.
4:44:12 P.M.	H.R. 8	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 747, the House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Levin amendment in the nature of a substitute.
5:11:08 P.M.	H.R. 8	The previous question was ordered on the amendment (A001) pursuant to the rule.
5:37:57 P.M.	H.R. 8	On agreeing to the Levin amendment; Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 170 – 257 (Roll no. 543).
5:38:40 P.M.	H.R. 8	Mr. DeFazio moved to recommit with instructions to Ways and Means.
5:39:11 P.M.	H.R. 8	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the DeFazio motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to amend the underlying Republican 1 year extension, allowing the tax cuts to expire for income over $1 million. It would use that money for small business expensing and the rest for deficit reduction, for a total of $29 billion over 10 years.
5:53:51 P.M.	H.R. 8	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
6:11:47 P.M.	H.R. 8	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 181 – 246 (Roll no. 544).
6:20:13 P.M.	H.R. 8	On passage Passed by recorded vote: 256 – 171 (Roll no. 545).
6:20:16 P.M.	H.R. 8	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:20:38 P.M.	H. Res. 750	Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 750 — “Providing for the concurrence by the House in the Senate amendment to H.R. 1905, with an amendment.”
6:26:58 P.M.	H. Res. 750	On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 421 – 6 (Roll no. 546).
6:26:58 P.M.	H. Res. 750	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:27:16 P.M.	H.R. 4365	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 4365 — “To amend title 5, United States Code, to make clear that accounts in the Thrift Savings Fund are subject to certain Federal tax levies.”
6:33:55 P.M.	H.R. 4365	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 – 6, 1 Present (Roll no. 547).
6:33:55 P.M.	H.R. 4365	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:34:18 P.M.	S. 300	Considered as unfinished business. S. 300 — “To prevent abuse of Government charge cards.”
6:34:37 P.M.	S. 300	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
6:34:40 P.M.	S. 300	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:35:09 P.M.	H.R. 4073	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 4073 — “To authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to accept the quitclaim, disclaimer, and relinquishment of a railroad right of way within and adjacent to Pike National Forest in El Paso County, Colorado, originally granted to the Mt. Manitou Park and Incline Railway Company pursuant to the Act of March 3, 1875.”
6:35:20 P.M.	H.R. 4073	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
6:35:33 P.M.	H.R. 4073	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:38:07 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 127	Mr. Walden moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. H. Con. Res. 127 — “Expressing the sense of Congress regarding actions to preserve and advance the multistakeholder governance model under which the Internet has thrived.”
6:38:26 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 127	<action_description>Considered under suspension of the rules.
6:38:28 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 127	<action_description>DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 127.
6:55:16 P.M.	H.R. 1905	<action_description>House agreed to Senate amendment with amendment pursuant to H. Res. 750.
7:06:13 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 127	<action_description>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.
7:07:04 P.M.	H.R. 4273	<action_description>Mr. Olson moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 4273 — “To clarify that compliance with an emergency order under section 202(c) of the Federal Power Act may not be considered a violation of any Federal, State, or local environmental law or regulation, and for other purposes.”
7:07:18 P.M.	H.R. 4273	<action_description>Considered under suspension of the rules.
7:07:20 P.M.	H.R. 4273	<action_description>DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4273.
7:22:01 P.M.	H.R. 4273	<action_description>On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
7:22:03 P.M.	H.R. 4273	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:22:04 P.M.	H.R. 897	Mr. Crawford moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 897 — “To provide authority and sanction for the granting and issuance of programs for residential and commuter toll, user fee and fare discounts by States, municipalities, other localities, and all related agencies and departments, and for other purposes.”
7:23:02 P.M.	H.R. 897	Considered under suspension of the rules.
7:23:03 P.M.	H.R. 897	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 897.
7:31:37 P.M.	H.R. 897	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
7:31:39 P.M.	H.R. 897	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:31:40 P.M.	H.R. 5797	Mr. Cravaack moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5797 — “To amend title 46, United States Code, with respect to Mille Lacs Lake, Minnesota, and for other purposes.”
7:32:10 P.M.	H.R. 5797	Considered under suspension of the rules.
7:32:14 P.M.	H.R. 5797	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5797.
7:39:25 P.M.	H.R. 5797	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
7:39:26 P.M.	H.R. 5797	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:39:44 P.M.	H.R. 5797	The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
7:41:18 P.M.	H.R. 3158	Mr. Crawford moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3158 — “To direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to change the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure rule with respect to certain farms.”
7:41:30 P.M.	H.R. 3158	Considered under suspension of the rules.
7:41:31 P.M.	H.R. 3158	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3158.
7:50:27 P.M.	H.R. 3158	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
7:50:29 P.M.	H.R. 3158	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:51:41 P.M.		Ms. Foxx filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 752.
7:52:19 P.M.	H.R. 1171	Mr. Young (AK) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1171 — “To reauthorize and amend the Marine Debris Research, Prevention, and Reduction Act.”
7:52:31 P.M.	H.R. 1171	Considered under suspension of the rules.
7:52:32 P.M.	H.R. 1171	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1171.
8:05:12 P.M.	H.R. 1171	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
8:05:15 P.M.	H.R. 1171	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
8:05:56 P.M.	H.R. 2446	Mrs. Biggert moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2446 — “To clarify the treatment of homeowner warranties under current law, and for other purposes.”
8:06:35 P.M.	H.R. 2446	Considered under suspension of the rules.
8:06:36 P.M.	H.R. 2446	>DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2446.
8:16:40 P.M.	H.R. 2446	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
8:16:43 P.M.	H.R. 2446	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
8:16:44 P.M.	S. 3363	Mr. Dold asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker’s table and consider.
8:16:44 P.M.	S. 3363	Considered by unanimous consent. S. 3363 — “To provide for the use of National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center Commemorative Coin surcharges, and for other purposes.”
8:17:45 P.M.	S. 3363	On passage Passed without objection.
8:17:47 P.M.	S. 3363	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
8:18:13 P.M.	H.R. 3187	Mr. Dold moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3187 — “To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in recognition and celebration of the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the March of Dimes Foundation.”
8:18:27 P.M.	H.R. 3187	Considered under suspension of the rules.
8:18:30 P.M.	H.R. 3187	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3187.
8:32:03 P.M.	H.R. 3187	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
8:32:06 P.M.	H.R. 3187	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
8:32:40 P.M.	H.R. 4104	Mr. Renacci moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 4104 — “To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in recognition and celebration of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.”
8:32:57 P.M.	H.R. 4104	Considered under suspension of the rules.
8:32:59 P.M.	H.R. 4104	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4104.
8:42:31 P.M.	H.R. 4104	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
8:42:33 P.M.	H.R. 4104	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
8:43:03 P.M.	H.R. 3706	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 3706 — “To create the Office of Chief Financial Officer of the Government of the Virgin Islands, and for other purposes.”
8:43:27 P.M.	H.R. 3706	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
8:43:44 P.M.	H.R. 3706	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
8:43:46 P.M.	S. 270	Considered as unfinished business. S. 270 — “To direct the Secretary of the Interior to convey certain Federal land to Deschutes County, Oregon.”
8:44:07 P.M.	S. 270	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
8:44:25 P.M.	S. 270	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
8:44:26 P.M.	S. 271	Considered as unfinished business. S. 271 — “To require the Secretary of Agriculture to enter into a property conveyance with the city of Wallowa, Oregon, and for other purposes.”
8:44:51 P.M.	S. 271	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
8:45:06 P.M.	S. 271	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
8:45:47 P.M.	H.R. 3796	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 3796 — “To reauthorize certain programs established by the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006.”
8:46:03 P.M.	H.R. 3796	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
8:46:09 P.M.	H.R. 3796	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
8:46:11 P.M.	H.R. 1950	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1950 — “To enact title 54, United States Code, “National Park System”, as positive law.”
8:46:33 P.M.	H.R. 1950	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
8:46:37 P.M.	H.R. 1950	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
8:46:38 P.M.	H.R. 3120	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 3120 — “To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to require accreditation of certain educational institutions for purposes of a nonimmigrant student visa, and for other purposes.”
8:47:07 P.M.	H.R. 3120	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
8:47:11 P.M.	H.R. 3120	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
8:47:11 P.M.	H.R. 6029	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 6029 — “To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide for increased penalties for foreign and economic espionage, and for other purposes.”
8:47:34 P.M.	H.R. 6029	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
8:47:50 P.M.	H.R. 6029	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
8:47:51 P.M.	H.R. 6063	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 6063 — “To amend title 18, United States Code, with respect to child pornography and child exploitation offenses.”
8:48:15 P.M.	H.R. 6063	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
8:48:20 P.M.	H.R. 6063	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
8:48:25 P.M.	H.R. 4362	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 4362 — “To provide effective criminal prosecutions for certain identity thefts, and for other purposes.”
8:48:50 P.M.	H.R. 4362	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
8:48:57 P.M.	H.R. 4362	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
8:49:39 P.M.	H.R. 6062	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 6062 — “To reauthorize the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program through fiscal year 2017.”
8:49:54 P.M.	H.R. 6062	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
8:49:57 P.M.	H.R. 6062	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
8:49:58 P.M.	H.R. 1550	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1550 — “To establish programs in the Department of Justice and in the Department of Homeland Security to help States that have high rates of homicide and other violent crime, and for other purposes.”
8:50:13 P.M.	H.R. 1550	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
8:50:19 P.M.	H.R. 1550	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
8:50:23 P.M.	H.R. 1550	The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
8:51:00 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

Black History

CONGRESS : the Republican led House continues HR4078 & the Senate considers S.3414,Cybersecurity,Farm& brings VAWA back up

07/26/2012 Nativegrl77

the Senate Convenes: 9:30amET July 26, 2012

Following the prayer and pledge, the Majority Leader will be recognized.
The first hour will be equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees with the Majority controlling the first half and the Republicans controlling the final half.
As a reminder, cloture was filed on the motion to proceed to S.3414, the Cybersecurity Act of 2012 on Wednesday. If no agreement is reached, the cloture vote will be on Friday. However, we hope to reach an agreement to vote on Thursday.

This morning Senator Coburn asked unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of S.3326, a bill to amend the African Growth and Opportunity Act to extend the third-country fabric program and to add South Sudan to the list of countries eligible for designation under that Act, to make technical corrections to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States relating to the textile and apparel rules of origin for the Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement, to approve the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003, and for other purposes; that the Coburn amendment, which strikes the African Growth and Opportunity Act section of the bill; and the bill be passed, as amended. Further that when the Senate receives a House companion bill, the Senate proceed to its immediate consideration, all after the enacting clause the text of S.3326, as passed, be inserted in lieu thereof; and the House bill, as amended, be passed.

Senator Baucus objected.

Senator Reid filed cloture on Executive Calendar #759, the nomination of Robert E. Bacharach, of Oklahoma, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Tenth Circuit. We expect the vote to occur at 5:30pm Monday.

3:23pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.3414, Cybersecurity Act of 2012; Invoked: 84-11

Senator McConnell asked unanimous consent to proceed to the immediate consideration of H.R.9, insert the text of section 3 (Burma sanctions) of S.3326, African Trade/CAFTADR/Burma Sanctions, and pass the bill as amended.

Senator Baucus objected to the request.

The Senate has reached an agreement to consider the nomination of Executive Calendar #518, the nomination of Carol J. Galante, of California, to be an Assistant Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. At a time to be determined by the Majority Leader, in consultation with the Republican Leader, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider the nomination. There will be 60 minutes for debate equally divided in the usual form. Upon the use or yielding back of time the Senate will proceed to vote without intervening action or debate on the nomination. Confirmation of the nomination is subject to a 60 vote threshold.

WRAP UP

ROLL CALL VOTE

1) Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.3414, the Cybersecurity Act of 2012; Invoked: 84-11

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Concurred in the House message to accompany S.1959, the Haqqani Network Terrorist Designation Act of 2012 by voice vote

Discharged the Banking Committee and passed S.1299, the Lions Clubs International Century of Service Commemorative Coin Act.

Adopted S.Res.529, recognizing that the occurrence of prostate cancer in African-American men has reached epidemic proportions and urging Federal agencies to address that health crisis by supporting education, awareness outreach, and research specifically focused on how prostate cancer affects African-American men.

Adopted S.Res.530, designating the month of August 2012 as “National Registered Apprenticeship Month”.

Adopted S.Res.531, commemorating the success of Team USA in the past 25 Olympic Games and supporting Team USA in the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Adopted S.Res.532, expressing support for the XIX International AIDS Conference and the sense of the Senate that continued commitment by the United States to HIV/AIDS research, prevention, and treatment programs is crucial to protecting global health by voice vote.

Discharged the Rules Committee and adopted H.Con.Res.90, a concurrent resolution authorizing the printing of the 25^th edition of the pocket version of the United States Constitution.

Adopted H.Con.Res.133, a concurrent resolution authorizing the use of the rotunda of the United States Capitol for an event to present the Congressional Gold Medal to Arnold Palmer, in recognition of his service to the Nation in promoting excellence and good sportsmanship in golf.

Adopted H.Con.Res.134, condemning, in the strongest possible terms, the heinous atrocities that occurred in Aurora, Colorado.

Began the Rule 14 process of H.R.6082, the Congressional Replacement of President Obama’s Energy-Restricting and Job-Limiting Offshore Drilling Plan.(Republican request)

EXECUTIVE ITEMS

Confirmed the following items:

All nominations on the Secretary’s desk in the Air Force, Army and Navy.

AIR FORCE

Executive Calendar #839 to be Brigadier General—Colonel Edward E. Metzgar

Executive Calendar #840 to be Brigadier General—Col. Russ A. Walz

Executive Calendar #842 to be Major General—Brig. Gen. Timothy M. Ray

Executive Calendar #843 to be General—Lt. Gen. Paul J. Selva

Executive Calendar #844 to be Lieutenant General—Maj. Gen. Joseph L. Lengyel

Executive Calendar #845 to be Major General-Brig. Gen. Howard D. Stendahl

ARMY

Executive Calendar #846 to be Major General—Brig. Gen. Lawrence W. Brock

Executive Calendar #847 to be Major General—Brig. Gen. Reynold N. Hoover

Executive Calendar #848 to be Lieutenant General—Maj. Gen. James O. Barclay, III

Executive Calendar #849 to be Lieutenant General—Lt. Gen. Donald M. Campbell, Jr.

Executive Calendar #850 to be General—Lt. Gen. Frank J. Grass

Executive Calendar #851 to be Lieutenant General—Maj. Gen. David R. Hogg

Executive Calendar #852 to be Major General—Brig. Gen. Joyce L. Stevens

NAVY

Executive Calendar #853 to be Vice Admiral—Vice Adm. Allen G. Myers

Executive Calendar #854 to be Rear Admiral (Lower Half)—

Captain John D. Alexander;

Captain Bret C. Batchelder;

Captain Ronald A. Boxall;

Captain Robert P. Burke;

Captain David J. Hahn;

Captain Alexander L. Krongard;

Captain Andrew L. Lewis;

Captain Bruce H. Lindsey;

Captain Dee L. Mewbourne;

Captain John P. Neagley;

Captain Partick A. Piercey;

Captain Markham K. Rich;

Captain Charles A. Richard;

Captain Cynthia M. Thebaud;

Captain Brad Williamson;

Captain Ricky L. Williamson

Executive Calendar #855 to be Admiral—Vice Adm. John M. Richardson

Executive Calendar #856 to be Vice Admiral—Rear Adm. David A. Dunaway

MARINE CORPS

Executive Calendar #857 to be General—Lt. Gen. John F. Kelly

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9am	The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

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“Providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 4078) to provide that no agency may take any significant regulatory action until the unemployment rate is equal to or less than 6.0 percent.”

9:00:06 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
9:00:17 A.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
9:01:41 A.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
9:01:45 A.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Johnson of OH to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:02:21 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.
9:15:01 A.M.	H. Con. Res. 134	Pursuant to the order of the House of July 25, 2012, the House proceeded with consideration of H. Con. Res. 134. H. Con. Res. 134 — “Condemning, in the strongest possible terms, the heinous atrocities that occurred in Aurora, Colorado.”
9:15:10 A.M.	H. Con. Res. 134	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 30 minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 134.
9:53:43 A.M.	H. Con. Res. 134	The previous question was ordered pursuant to a previous order of the House.
9:53:49 A.M.	H. Con. Res. 134	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
9:54:07 A.M.	H. Con. Res. 134	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
9:54:53 A.M.		The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S. 285 and H.R. 5872.
9:55:47 A.M.	H. Res. 741	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 741 — “Providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 4078) to provide that no agency may take any significant regulatory action until the unemployment rate is equal to or less than 6.0 percent.”
9:56:55 A.M.	H. Res. 741	Amendment in the nature of a substitute offered by Ms. Foxx.
10:10:41 A.M.	H. Res. 741	By unanimous consent, the Foxx amendment was withdrawn.
10:10:42 A.M.	H. Res. 741	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 741.
10:38:41 A.M.	H. Res. 741	An amendment, offered by Ms. Foxx, Amendment makes a corrective change in the text of the resolution.
11:04:51 A.M.	H. Res. 741	On ordering the previous question on the amendment (A002) and on the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 235 – 183 (Roll no. 519).
11:05:03 A.M.	H. Res. 741	On agreeing to the Foxx amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
11:05:12 A.M.	H. Res. 741	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
11:05:22 A.M.	H. Res. 741	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
11:05:55 A.M.	H.R. 4078	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 4078 — “To provide that no agency may take any significant regulatory action until the unemployment rate is equal to or less than 6.0 percent.”
11:06:20 A.M.	H.R. 4078	The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
11:08:21 A.M.	H.R. 4078	UNFINISHED 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.
11:23:58 A.M.	H.R. 4078	On agreeing to the Watt amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 177 – 244 (Roll no. 520).
11:27:38 A.M.	H.R. 4078	On agreeing to the Loebsack amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 177 – 238 (Roll no. 521).
11:31:12 A.M.	H.R. 4078	On agreeing to the Richardson amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 170 – 247 (Roll no. 522).
11:34:42 A.M.	H.R. 4078	On agreeing to the Richardson amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 173 – 246 (Roll no. 523).
11:37:45 A.M.	H.R. 4078	On agreeing to the Connolly (VA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 179 – 234 (Roll no. 524).
11:42:30 A.M.	H.R. 4078	On agreeing to the Posey amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 248 – 171 (Roll no. 525).
11:46:25 A.M.	H.R. 4078	On agreeing to the Nadler amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 176 – 243 (Roll no. 526).
11:49:32 A.M.	H.R. 4078	On agreeing to the McKinley amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 240 – 178 (Roll no. 527).
11:52:17 A.M.	H.R. 4078	On agreeing to the Miller, George amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 174 – 239 (Roll no. 528).
11:55:52 A.M.	H.R. 4078	On agreeing to the Woolsey amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 178 – 236 (Roll no. 529).
11:58:56 A.M.	H.R. 4078	On agreeing to the Waters amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 171 – 247 (Roll no. 530).
12:02:41 P.M.	H.R. 4078	On agreeing to the Fitzpatrick amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 251 – 166 (Roll no. 531).
12:05:41 P.M.	H.R. 4078	On agreeing to the Posey amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 245 – 171 (Roll no. 532).
12:09:45 P.M.	H.R. 4078	On agreeing to the Maloney amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 173 – 243 (Roll no. 533).
12:13:25 P.M.	H.R. 4078	On agreeing to the Posey amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 251 – 165 (Roll no. 534).
12:13:48 P.M.	H.R. 4078	The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 4078.
12:14:31 P.M.	H.R. 4078	The previous question was ordered without objection.
12:14:43 P.M.	H.R. 4078	<action_description>The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
12:15:02 P.M.	H.R. 4078	Ms. Sutton moved to recommit with instructions to Oversight and Government.
12:15:59 P.M.	H.R. 4078	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Sutton motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to prohibit the underlying bill from imposing any limitation on agency action that would require the disclosure of a foreign financial account, including a bank account; implement tax cuts for middle class American families; protect against Asian Carp and other invasive species; ensure the safety of prescription drugs; or provide foreclosure relief and curb predatory practices by bank and non-bank subprime lenders.
12:25:13 P.M.	H.R. 4078	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
12:43:46 P.M.	H.R. 4078	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 181 – 234 (Roll no. 535).
12:50:56 P.M.	H.R. 4078	On passage Passed by recorded vote: 245 – 172 (Roll no. 536).
12:50:57 P.M.	H.R. 4078	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:53:31 P.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.
1:15:07 P.M.		Mr. Cantor asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Thursday, July 26, 2012, it adjourn to meet at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, July, 30, 2012. Agreed to without objection.
1:16:53 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
1:20:07 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
1:39:02 P.M.		Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn.
1:39:17 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
1:39:18 P.M.		The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on July 30, 2012.

Black History

CONGRESS: the Republican led House – State Work Period August 6-September 7, 2012 – the Senate considers S.3364,BringJobsBackAct

07/19/2012 Nativegrl77

Motion to invoke Cloture to proceed to S.3364Bring the JObs Home Act – NOT invoked 56-42 Brown,Heller,Snowe and Collins voted with Dems – Kohl (D-WI) NV

Convenes: 9:30am
Following the prayer and pledge, the Majority Leader will be recognized.
The first hour of debate will be equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees with the Republicans controlling the first half and the Majority controlling the final half.
As a reminder, cloture was filed on the motion to proceed to S.3364, the Bring Jobs Home Act during Tuesday’s session. As a result, the cloture vote on the motion to proceed to S.3364 will be at 2:15pm on Thursday.

At 2:15pm today, the Senate will proceed to a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.3364, the Bring Jobs Home Act.

2:15pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.3364, the Bring Jobs Home Act

2:15pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.3364, the Bring Jobs Home Act; NOT invoked 56-42

Senator Reid announced on the floor there will be no further roll call votes today. Senators should expect the next vote to occur at approximately 5:30pm on Monday, July 23 in relation to Executive Calendar #663, the nomination of Michael A. Shipp, of New Jersey, to be U.S. District Judge for the District of New Jersey. Another message will be sent when the vote is scheduled.

Senator Reid filed cloture on Executive Calendar #663, the nomination of Michael A. Shipp, of New Jersey, to be U.S. District Judge for the District of New Jersey. By consent, the cloture vote will occur at 5:30pm on Monday, July 23.

WRAP UP

ROLL CALL VOTE

1) Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.3364, the Bring Jobs Home Act; Not Invoked: 56-42

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Began the Rule 14 process of S.3414, the Cybersecurity Act of 2012. (Lieberman and others)

Began the Rule 14 process of H.R.5872, the Sequestration Transparency Act of 2012. (Republican request)

Completed the Rule 14 process of S.3401, the Tax Relief Act of 2012. (Hatch)

Considered the following 2 bills to have been read twice and subsequently placed on the calendar:

– S.3412, the Middle Class Tax Cut Act of 2012. (Reid)

– S.3413, the Tax Hike Prevention Act of 2012. (Hatch)

No EXECUTIVE ITEMS

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The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on July 19, 2012. Click on link below for live stream

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10:00:43 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:59 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Daniel Webster to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:01:22 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.
11:19:36 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:49 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 19.
12:01:51 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Jeffrey Bayhi, St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
12:04:44 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:04:47 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Ms. Jenkins to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:05:05 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.
12:09:13 P.M.		The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed H.R. 1627 amended.
12:09:36 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House resumed with one minute speeches.
12:42:07 P.M.	H.R. 5856	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5856 — “Making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013, and for other purposes.”
12:45:07 P.M.	H.R. 5856	The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
12:46:32 P.M.	H.R. 5856	An amendment, offered by Mr. King (IA), to prohibit the use of funds used in contravention of section 7 of title 1, United States Code.
12:47:24 P.M.	H.R. 5856	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 717, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Second King (IA) amendment under the five-minute rule.
12:51:56 P.M.	H.R. 5856	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Second King (IA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Dicks demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
12:53:38 P.M.	H.R. 5856	An amendment, offered by Ms. Lee (CA), to add a new section for operations of the Armed Forces in Afghanistan.
12:53:46 P.M.	H.R. 5856	DEBATE – Pursuant the the provisions of H. Res. 717, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Third Lee (CA) amendment under the five-minute rule.
12:57:19 P.M.	H.R. 5856	Mr. Young (FL) raised a point of order against the Lee (CA) amendment. Mr. Young (FL) stated that the amendment seeks to change existing law and constitutes legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.
12:59:24 P.M.	H.R. 5856	An amendment, offered by Mr. Gosar, to prohibit the use of funds to be obligated or expended for assistance for the following entities: 1. The Government of Iran; 2. The Government of Syria; 3. Hamas; 4. Hizbullah; and 5. The Muslim Brotherhood.
1:01:30 P.M.	H.R. 5856	On agreeing to the Gosar amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
1:07:15 P.M.	H.R. 5856	An amendment, offered by Ms. Lee (CA), to reduce by $19,200,000,000 the total amount of appropriations for this bill.
1:09:32 P.M.	H.R. 5856	DEBATE – Pursuant the the provisions of H. Res. 717, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Fourth Lee (CA) amendment under the five-minute rule.
1:16:50 P.M.	H.R. 5856	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Fourth Lee (CA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. Lee (CA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
1:17:32 P.M.	H.R. 5856	An amendment, offered by Mr. Brooks, to prohibit the use of funds to be used by the Department of Defense or a component thereof to provide the government of the Russian Federation with any information about the missile defense systems of the United States that is classified by the Department or component thereof.
1:19:05 P.M.	H.R. 5856	DEBATE – Pursuant the the provisions of H. Res. 717, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Brooks amendment under the five-minute rule.
1:26:11 P.M.	H.R. 5856	On agreeing to the Brooks amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
1:33:53 P.M.	H.R. 5856	An amendment, offered by Ms. Lee (CA), to reduce by $7,583,000,000 the total amount of appropriations for this bill.
1:34:05 P.M.	H.R. 5856	DEBATE – Pursuant the the provisions of H. Res. 717, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Fifth Lee (CA) amendment under the five-minute rule.
1:48:24 P.M.	H.R. 5856	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Fifth Lee (CA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. Lee (CA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
1:52:10 P.M.	H.R. 5856	An amendment, offered by Mr. Kucinich, to add a new section to prohibit the use of funds for the administration of the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery for the student (high school) testing programs.
1:53:50 P.M.	H.R. 5856	DEBATE – Pursuant the the provisions of H. Res. 717, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Third Kucinich amendment under the five-minute rule.
1:58:49 P.M.	H.R. 5856	On agreeing to the Kucinich amendment; Failed by voice vote.
2:15:19 P.M.	H.R. 5856	An amendment, offered by Mr. Moran, to prohibit use of funds to enter into a contract, memorandum of understanding, or cooperative agreement with, make a grant to, or provide a loan or loan guarantee to Rosoboronexport.
2:15:22 P.M.	H.R. 5856	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 717, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Moran amendment under the five-minute rule.
2:31:13 P.M.	H.R. 5856	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Moran amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Moran demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
2:32:55 P.M.	H.R. 5856	An amendment, offered by Mr. Turner (OH), to prohibit use of funds to (1) reduce the nuclear forces of the United States in contravention of the Arms Control and Disarmament Act; or (2) to implement the Nuclear Posture Review Implementation Study or modify the Secretary of Defense Guidance for Employment of Force, Annex B, or the Joint Strategic Capabilities Plan, Annex N.
2:32:57 P.M.	H.R. 5856	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 717, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Turner (OH) amendment under the five-minute rule.
2:47:51 P.M.	H.R. 5856	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Turner (OH) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Dicks demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
2:50:23 P.M.	H.R. 5856	An amendment, offered by Mr. Tonko, to prohibit use of funds to pay a contractor under a contract with DOD for costs of any amount paid by the contractor or any subcontractor of the contractor to an employee performing work under the contract or any subcontract under the contract for compensation if the compensation of the employee for a fiscal year from the Federal Government for work under Federal contracts exceeds $230,700, except that the Secretary of Defense may establish one or more narrowly targeted exceptions for scientists and engineers upon a determination that such exceptions are needed to ensure that the Department of Defense has continued access to needed skills and capabilities. The prohibition shall apply to contracts entered into during FY 2013.
2:50:26 P.M.	H.R. 5856	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 717, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Tonko amendment under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.
2:58:11 P.M.	H.R. 5856	Mr. Young (FL) raised a point of order against the Tonko amendment. Mr. Young (FL) stated that the amendment imposed new duties and constituted legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.
3:01:06 P.M.	H.R. 5856	An amendment, offered by Mr. Coffman (CO), numbered 18 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit use of funds to continue the deployment, beyond FY 2013, of the 170th Infantry Brigade in Baumholder and the 172nd Infantry Brigade in Grafenwohr, except pursuant to Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty.
3:01:25 P.M.	H.R. 5856	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 717, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Coffman (CO) amendment No. 18.
3:14:28 P.M.	H.R. 5856	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Coffman (CO) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Blumenauer demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
3:31:24 P.M.	H.R. 5856	An amendment, offered by Mr. Berg, to prohibit use of funds to reduce the number of the following nuclear weapons delivery vehicles of the United States: (1) Heavy bomber aircraft; (2) Air-launched cruise missiles; (3) Nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines; (4) Submarine-launched ballistic missiles; and (5) Intercontinetal ballistic missiles.
3:31:26 P.M.	H.R. 5856	DEBATE – Puruant to the provisions of H. Res. 717, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Berg amendment under the five-minute rule.
3:49:07 P.M.	H.R. 5856	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Berg amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Berg demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
3:54:47 P.M.	H.R. 5856	An amendment, offered by Mr. Flores, to prohibit the use of funds to enforce section 526 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007.
3:54:49 P.M.	H.R. 5856	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 717, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Flores amendment.
4:08:58 P.M.	H.R. 5856	On agreeing to the Flores amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
4:12:54 P.M.	H.R. 5856	An amendment, offered by Mr. Runyan, to prohibit the use of funds to be used in contravention of section 41106 of title 49, United States Code.
4:12:57 P.M.	H.R. 5856	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 717, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Runyan amendment.
4:16:04 P.M.	H.R. 5856	On agreeing to the Runyan amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
4:16:22 P.M.	H.R. 5856	An amendment, offered by Mr. Garamendi, to reduce the appropriations made in title IX by $12,670,355,000. The reduction does not apply to the following accounts: 1) Afghanistan Security Forces Fund; 2) Defense Health Program; 3) Drug Interdiction and Counter-Drug Activities, Defense; 4) Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Fund; and 5) Office of the Inspector General.
4:16:25 P.M.	H.R. 5856	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 717, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Garamendi amendment.
4:32:47 P.M.	H.R. 5856	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Garamendi amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Frelinghuysen demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
4:33:04 P.M.	H.R. 5856	An amendment, offered by Mr. Mulvaney, numbered 1 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce the amount appropriated by $1,072,581,000. The reduction does not apply to the following accounts: 1) Accounts in title I; 2) “Other Department of Defense Programs-Defense Health Program”; and 3) accounts title IX.
4:33:06 P.M.	H.R. 5856	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 717, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Mulvaney amendment No. 1.
4:52:35 P.M.	H.R. 5856	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Mulvaney amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Mulvaney demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
4:57:38 P.M.	H.R. 5856	An amendment, offered by Mr. Engel, to prohibit the use of funds to be used by the Deparment of Defense or any other Federal agency to lease or purchase new light duty vehicles, for any executive fleet, or for any agency’s fleet inventory, except in accordance with Presidential Memorandum-Federal Fleet Performance, dated May 24, 2011.
4:57:42 P.M.	H.R. 5856	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 717, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Engel amendment.
4:59:12 P.M.	H.R. 5856	On agreeing to the Engel amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
4:59:23 P.M.	H.R. 5856	An amendment, offered by Mr. Mulvaney, numbered 9 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce the amount made available for “Military Personnel, Army”, by increasing such amount, by reducing the amount made available for “Military Personnel, Marine Corps”, and by increasing such amount, by $4,359,624,000, $4,359,624,000, $1,197,682,000, and $1,197,682,000, respectively.
4:59:26 P.M.	H.R. 5856	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 717, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Mulvaney amendment No. 9.
5:00:51 P.M.	H.R. 5856	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Mulvaney amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Mulvaney demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
5:01:06 P.M.	H.R. 5856	An amendment, offered by Mr. Ellison, to require disclosure, by contractors receiving funds in this bill, of all electioneering communications, independent expenditures, or contributions made in the most recent election cycle supporting or opposing a Federal political candidate, political party, or political committee, and contributions made to a third-party entity with the intention or reasonable expectation that such entity would use the contribution to make independent expenditures or electioneering communications in Federal elections.
5:01:14 P.M.	H.R. 5856	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 717, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Ellison amendment, pending reservation of a point of order.
5:05:32 P.M.	H.R. 5856	Mr. Frelinghuysen raised a point of order against the Ellison amendment. Mr. Frelinghuysen stated that the amendment proposed to change existing law and constituted legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.
5:10:28 P.M.	H.R. 5856	An amendment, offered by Mr. Stearns, to prohibit the use of funds to implement an enrollment fee for the TRICARE for Life program.
5:10:41 P.M.	H.R. 5856	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 717, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Stearns amendment.
5:16:24 P.M.	H.R. 5856	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Stearns amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Stearns demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
5:16:46 P.M.	H.R. 5856	An amendment, offered by Mr. Fitzpatrick, to prohibit the use of funds to enter into a contract using procedures that do not give to small business concerns owned by veterans that are included in the database under section 8127(f) of title 38, United States Code, any preference available with respect to such contract, except for a preference given to small business concerns owned by service-disabled veterans.
5:16:48 P.M.	H.R. 5856	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 717, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Fitzpatrick amendment, pending reservation of a point of order.
5:22:53 P.M.	H.R. 5856	By unanimous consent, the Fitzpatrick amendment was withdrawn.
5:23:12 P.M.	H.R. 5856	An amendment, offered by Mr. Kucinich, to prohibit the use of funds to enter into a contract with any person or other entity listed in the Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS) as having been convicted of fraud against the Federal Government.
5:23:15 P.M.	H.R. 5856	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 717, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Fourth Kucinich amendment.
5:27:28 P.M.	H.R. 5856	On agreeing to the Kucinich amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
5:28:00 P.M.	H.R. 5856	An amendment, offered by Mr. Jones, numbered 17 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds to negotiate or implement any agreement with the Government of Afghanistan that includes security assurances for mutual defense.
5:28:03 P.M.	H.R. 5856	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 717, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Jones amendment No. 17, pending reservation of a point of order.
5:35:57 P.M.	H.R. 5856	Mr. Young (FL) raised a point of order against the Jones amendment. Mr. Young of Florida stated that the amendment proposed to change existing law and therefore constituted legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.
5:46:20 P.M.	H.R. 5856	UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
6:16:18 P.M.	H.R. 5856	On agreeing to the King (IA) amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 247 – 166 (Roll no. 487).
6:19:59 P.M.	H.R. 5856	On agreeing to the Lee (CA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 87 – 326 (Roll no. 488).
6:24:21 P.M.	H.R. 5856	On agreeing to the Lee (CA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 171 – 243 (Roll no. 489).
6:27:11 P.M.	H.R. 5856	On agreeing to the Moran amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 407 – 5 (Roll no. 490).
6:30:05 P.M.	H.R. 5856	On agreeing to the Turner (OH) amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 235 – 178 (Roll no. 491).
6:33:42 P.M.	H.R. 5856	On agreeing to the Coffman (CO) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 123 – 292 (Roll no. 492).
6:36:51 P.M.	H.R. 5856	On agreeing to the Berg amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 232 – 183 (Roll no. 493).
6:41:37 P.M.	H.R. 5856	On agreeing to the Garamendi amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 137 – 278 (Roll no. 494).
6:45:28 P.M.	H.R. 5856	On agreeing to the Mulvaney amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 247 – 167 (Roll no. 495).
6:48:52 P.M.	H.R. 5856	On agreeing to the Mulvaney amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 238 – 178 (Roll no. 496).
6:53:18 P.M.	H.R. 5856	On agreeing to the Stearns amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 399 – 17 (Roll no. 497).
6:53:36 P.M.	H.R. 5856	Mr. Young (FL) moved for the Committee of the Whole to rise and report.
6:53:57 P.M.	H.R. 5856	On motion to rise and report Agreed to by voice vote.
6:54:03 P.M.	H.R. 5856	The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 5856.
6:54:40 P.M.	H.R. 5856	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
6:54:59 P.M.	H.R. 5856	The House adopted the amendments en gross as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
7:12:27 P.M.	H.R. 5856	On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 326 – 90 (Roll no. 498).
7:12:28 P.M.	H.R. 5856	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:12:49 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 133	Mr. Lungren, Daniel E. asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
7:12:56 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 133	Considered by unanimous consent. H. Con. Res. 133 — “Authorizing the use of the rotunda of the United States Capitol for an event to present the Congressional Gold Medal to Arnold Palmer, in recognition of his service to the Nation in promoting excellence and good sportsmanship in golf.”
7:13:18 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 133	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
7:13:21 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 133	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:13:40 P.M.	H.R. 2527	Mr. Huizenga (MI) asked unanimous consent that the House agree to the Senate amendment.
7:14:25 P.M.	H.R. 2527	On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.
7:14:26 P.M.	H.R. 2527	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:29:29 P.M.	H.R. 5856	The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 5856 .
7:29:34 P.M.	H.R. 4078	Mr. Jordan asked unanimous consent that the Committee on Oversight and Government have until midnight on July 20 to file a report on H.R. 4078. Agreed to without objection.
7:29:35 P.M.		Mr. Wittman asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Thursday, July 19, 2012, it adjourn to meet at noon on Monday, July 23, 2012, for Morning-Hour Debate. Agreed to without objection.
7:30:41 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
7:37:12 P.M.		Mr. Wittman moved that the House do now adjourn.
7:37:33 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
7:37:34 P.M.		The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on July 23, 2012.

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CONGRESS: the Republican led House / Congress will take a State Work Period 8/6 – 9/7 / the Senate considers S.3364BringJobsHomeAct

07/18/2012 Nativegrl77

Convenes: 9:30amET July 18, 2012
Following the prayer and pledge, the Majority Leader will be recognized.
The first hour will be equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees with the Majority controlling the first half and the Republicans controlling the final half.
As a reminder, cloture was filed on the motion to proceed to S.3364, the Bringing Jobs Home Act on Tuesday. If no agreement is reached, that cloture vote will be on Thursday.

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10:00:23 A.M.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

10:00:32 A.M.

The Speaker designated the Honorable Jean Schmidt to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

10:00:58 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.

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.

P.M.

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 18.

12:01:49 P.M.

Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Dr. Stan Ballard, Nettleton Baptist Church, Jonesboro, Arkansas.

12:02:44 P.M.

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

12:02:47 P.M.

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

12:03:25 P.M.

The Speaker recognized Mr. Crawford for one minute for the purpose of introducing the guest Chaplain.

12:04:14 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.

12:37:08 P.M.

The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notice stating that the national emergency with respect to significant transnational criminal organizations is to continue in effect beyond July 24, 2012.- referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 112-125).

12:39:03 P.M.

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

12:39:14 P.M.

H.R. 5872

Mr. Ryan (WI) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5872 — “To require the President to provide a report detailing the sequester required by the Budget Control Act of 2011 on January 2, 2013.”

12:39:34 P.M.

H.R. 5872

Considered under suspension of the rules.

12:39:36 P.M.

H.R. 5872

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5872.

1:55:00 P.M.

H.R. 5872

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 – 2 (Roll no. 471).

1:55:00 P.M.

H.R. 5872

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

1:56:00 P.M.

H.R. 5856

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 717. H.R. 5856 — “Making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013, and for other purposes.”

1:56:05 P.M.

H.R. 5856

The resolution provides for consideration of both H.R. 5856 and H.R. 6020, under an open rule. The resolution provides 1 hour of general debate equally divided and controlled for both bills. The resolution provides that the bills shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute rule, with one motion to recommit with or without instructions. Additionally, the resolution provides for consideration of the conference report to accompany H.R. 4348, with 1 hour of debate and one motion to recommit, if applicable.

1:56:26 P.M.

H.R. 5856

House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 717 and Rule XVIII.

1:56:28 P.M.

H.R. 5856

The Speaker designated the Honorable Kenny Marchant to act as Chairman of the Committee.

1:56:35 P.M.

H.R. 5856

GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 5856.

2:41:19 P.M.

H.R. 5856

An amendment, offered by Ms. McCollum, numbered 4 printed in the Congressional Record to decrease various accounts by 187,770,000 and apply the savings to the spending reduction account.

2:41:46 P.M.

H.R. 5856

DEBATE – Pursuant the the provisions of H. Res. 717, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the McCollum amendment No. 4 under the five-minute rule.

2:49:14 P.M.

H.R. 5856

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the McCollum amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. McCollum demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.

3:12:06 P.M.

H.R. 5856

An amendment, offered by Mr. Mulvaney, to increase funding in the Military Personnel account by $5,557,306,000 and reduce funding in the Overseas Deployments and Other Activites Military Personnel account by the same amount.

3:12:35 P.M.

H.R. 5856

DEBATE – Pursuant the the provisions of H. Res. 717, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Mulvaney amendment under the five-minute rule pending reservation of a point of order.

3:15:53 P.M.

H.R. 5856

Mr. Young (FL) raised a point of order against the Mulvaney amendment. Mr. Young (FL) stated that the amendment violated the Budget Act. The Chair sustained the point of order.

4:00:19 P.M.

H.R. 5856

An amendment, offered by Mr. Kingston, numbered 2 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce funds for recruiting in the armed services, and apply the savings to the spending reduction account.

4:00:23 P.M.

H.R. 5856

DEBATE – Pursuant the the provisions of H. Res. 717, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Kingston amendment No. 2 under the five-minute rule.

4:34:23 P.M.

H.R. 5856

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Kingston amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. McCollum demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.

4:44:21 P.M.

H.R. 5856

An amendment, offered by Mr. Gallegly, to increase funding for the Air National Guard to purchase modular aircraft firefighting systems.

4:44:25 P.M.

H.R. 5856

DEBATE – Pursuant the the provisions of H. Res. 717, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Gallegly amendment under the five-minute rule.

4:49:54 P.M.

H.R. 5856

On agreeing to the Gallegly amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.

4:50:22 P.M.

H.R. 5856

<action_description>An amendment, offered by Mr. Blumenauer, numbered 8 printed in the Congressional Record to increase funding for the Formerly Utilized Defense Sites.

4:50:25 P.M.

H.R. 5856

<action_description>DEBATE – Pursuant the the provisions of H. Res. 717, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Blumenauer amendment No. 8 under the five-minute rule.

4:58:39 P.M.

H.R. 5856

<action_description>On agreeing to the Blumenauer amendment; Failed by voice vote.

4:59:25 P.M.

H.R. 5856

<action_description>An amendment, offered by Mr. Kucinich, to reduce the Operation and Maintenance, Defense-Wide account by $10 million and increase the Other Department of Defense Programs Defense Health Program by $10 million.

4:59:33 P.M.

H.R. 5856

<action_description>DEBATE – Pursuant the the provisions of H. Res. 717, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the First Kucinich amendment under the five-minute rule.

5:05:22 P.M.

H.R. 5856

On agreeing to the Kucinich amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.

5:05:30 P.M.

H.R. 5856

An amendment, offered by Mr. Kucinich, to to reduce the Operation and Maintenance, Defense-Wide account by $7,800,000 and increase the Other Department of Defense Programs Defense Health Program by $6 million.

5:05:37 P.M.

H.R. 5856

DEBATE – Pursuant the the provisions of H. Res. 717, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Second Kucinich amendment under the five-minute rule.

5:12:59 P.M.

H.R. 5856

By unanimous consent, the Kucinich amendment was withdrawn.

5:13:24 P.M.

H.R. 5856

An amendment, offered by Mr. Hanna, to reduce the Operation and Maintenance, Defense-Wide account by $30 million and increase the Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation, Air Force account by $30 million.

5:13:30 P.M.

H.R. 5856

DEBATE – Pursuant the the provisions of H. Res. 717, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Hanna amendment under the five-minute rule.

5:20:18 P.M.

H.R. 5856

On agreeing to the Hanna amendment; Failed by voice vote.

5:21:01 P.M.

H.R. 5856

An amendment, offered by Mr. Langevin, numbered 6 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce the Operation and Maintenance, Defense-Wide account by $15 million and increase the Other Department of Defense Programs Defense Health Program by $15 million.

5:21:16 P.M.

H.R. 5856

DEBATE – Pursuant the the provisions of H. Res. 717, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Langevin amendment under the five-minute rule.

5:24:16 P.M.

H.R. 5856

On agreeing to the Langevin amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

5:24:58 P.M.

H.R. 5856

An amendment, offered by Mr. Sessions, to reduce the Operation and Maintenance, Defense-Wide account by $10 million and increase the Other Department of Defense Programs Defense Health Program by $10 million for TIB/PTSD.

5:25:04 P.M.

H.R. 5856

DEBATE – Pursuant the the provisions of H. Res. 717, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Sessions amendment under the five-minute rule.

5:31:47 P.M.

H.R. 5856

On agreeing to the Sessions amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.

5:34:19 P.M.

H.R. 5856

An amendment, offered by Mr. Walz (MN), to reduce the Operation and Maintenance, Defense-Wide account by $5 million and increase the Other Department of Defense Programs Defense Health Program by $5 million.

5:34:21 P.M.

H.R. 5856

DEBATE – Pursuant the the provisions of H. Res. 717, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Walz amendment under the five-minute rule.

5:37:04 P.M.

H.R. 5856

On agreeing to the Walz (MN) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.

5:37:31 P.M.

H.R. 5856

An amendment, offered by Mr. Higgins, to reduce the Operation and Maintenance, Defense-Wide account by $10 million and increase the Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation Defense-Wide account by $10 million.

5:37:38 P.M.

H.R. 5856

DEBATE – Pursuant the the provisions of H. Res. 717, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Higgins amendment under the five-minute rule.

5:40:45 P.M.

H.R. 5856

On agreeing to the Higgins amendment; Failed by voice vote.

5:43:40 P.M.

H.R. 5856

An amendment, offered by Ms. Bonamici, to increase and then decrease the appropriation for Other Procurement, Army by $1 in order to call attention to the need for cardiac monitoring and rescucitation.

5:43:48 P.M.

H.R. 5856

DEBATE – Pursuant the the provisions of H. Res. 717, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Bonamici amendment under the five-minute rule.

5:48:00 P.M.

H.R. 5856

On agreeing to the Bonamici amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.

5:50:03 P.M.

H.R. 5856

An amendment, offered by Mr. Quigley, to reduce the Shipbuilding and Conversion, Navy account by $988,000,000 and apply the savings to the spending reduction account.

5:50:22 P.M.

H.R. 5856

DEBATE – Pursuant the the provisions of H. Res. 717, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Quigley amendment under the five-minute rule.

5:58:36 P.M.

H.R. 5856

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Quigley amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Quigley demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.

6:00:02 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>An amendment, offered by Mr. Cohen, to reduce the Other Procurement, Navy account by $506,660,000 and increase the Other Department of Defense Programs Defense Health Program account by $235,000,000.
6:00:12 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>DEBATE – Pursuant the the provisions of H. Res. 717, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the first Cohen amendment under the five-minute rule.
6:05:59 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Cohen amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Cohen demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
6:09:06 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>An amendment, offered by Mr. Pompeo, to strike the $250 million Rapid Innovation Fund from the bill and to apply the savings to the spending reduction account.
6:09:30 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 717, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Pompeo amendment under the five-minute rule.
6:18:45 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Pompeo amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Pompeo demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
6:19:44 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>An amendment, offered by Mr. Markey, to reduce the funding for missile defense by $75 million and to apply the savings to the spending reduction account.
6:19:47 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 717, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Markey amendment under the five-minute rule.
6:24:43 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Markey amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Markey demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
6:27:41 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>An amendment, offered by Mr. Amash, to strike section 8039 from the bill.
6:27:59 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 717, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Amash amendment under the five-minute rule.
6:30:10 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>On agreeing to the Amash amendment. (A018) Agreed to by voice vote. Pursuant to a subsequent unanimous consent request by Mr. Dicks, the voice vote on adoption of the Amash amendment was vacated and Mr. Dicks was permitted to request a recorded vote. The Chair then postponed further proceedings on the Amash amendment until later in the legislative day.
6:31:53 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>An amendment, offered by Mr. Baca, to reduce funding for Operation and Maintenance, Defense-Wide, by $10 million and to increase funding for Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Defense-Wide, by a similar amount.
6:31:59 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 717, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Baca amendment under the five-minute rule.
6:34:41 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>On agreeing to the Baca amendment; Failed by voice vote.
6:43:08 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>Mr. Palazzo raised a point of order against the content of the measure. Mr. Palazzo stated that section 8121 sought to impose limitations not required by law. The Chair sustained the point of order.
6:46:46 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>ORDERING A RECORDED VOTE – Mr. Dicks asked unanimous consent that he be allowed to request a recorded vote on the Amash amendment which had been disposed of earlier by a voice vote. Agreed to without objection.
6:48:12 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>An amendment, offered by Mr. Jones, to increase funding for overseas military personnel, including military, reserve, and national guard personnel of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force by $148,462,000 and to reduce funding for the Afghanistan Security Forces Fund by $412,287,000.
6:48:15 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 717, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Jones (NC) amendment under the five-minute rule.
6:52:08 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>On agreeing to the Jones amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
6:54:28 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>An amendment, offered by Mr. Poe (TX), to reduce the funding for Coalition Support with respect to Pakistan by $1.3 billion and to apply the savings to the spending reduction account.
6:54:35 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 717, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Poe (TX) amendment.
7:03:57 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>By unanimous consent, the Poe (TX) amendment was withdrawn.
7:04:09 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>An amendment, offered by Mr. Altmire, to increase funding for the Yellow Ribbon Program by $15.5 million.
7:04:13 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 717, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Altmire amendment under the five-minute rule.
7:07:06 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>On agreeing to the Altmire amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
7:08:22 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>An amendment, offered by Mr. Cicilline, to strike the $375 million in funding for the Afghanistan Infrastructure Fund and to apply the savings to the spending reduction account.
7:08:28 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 717, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Cicilline amendment under the five-minute rule.
7:15:35 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Cicilline amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Cicilline demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
7:16:01 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>An amendment, offered by Mr. Cohen, to reduce the Afghanistan Infrastructure Fund by $175 million and to apply the savings to the spending reduction account.
7:16:21 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 717, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the second Cohen amendment under the five-minute rule.
7:20:30 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Cohen amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Cohen demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
7:27:21 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>An amendment, offered by Mr. Boswell, to reduce the Afghan Security Forces Fund by $22 million and to increase funding for the Defense Health Program by $10 million.
7:27:23 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 717, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Boswell amendment under the five-minute rule.
7:33:31 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>On agreeing to the Boswell amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
7:37:57 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>An amendment, offered by Ms. Speier, to reduce the funding for the Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Fund by $120.5 million and to apply the savings to the spending reduction account.
7:37:59 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 717, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Speier amendment under the five-minute rule.
7:44:21 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>On agreeing to the Speier amendment; Failed by voice vote.
7:55:28 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>An amendment, offered by Ms. Woolsey, to reduce the total amount of appropriations made by the bill by $181,000,000.
7:55:30 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 717, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the First Woolsey amendment under the five-minute rule.
8:01:49 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the First Woolsey amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. Woolsey demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
8:02:20 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>An amendment, offered by Mr. Markey, to prohibit the use of funds to be used to operate or maintain more than 300 land-based intercontinental ballistic missiles.
8:02:23 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>DEBATE – Pursuant the the provisions of H. Res. 717, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Markey amendment under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order. Subsequently, the reservation was withdrawn.
8:10:18 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Markey amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Markey demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
8:10:34 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>An amendment, offered by Ms. Woolsey, to reduce the total amount of appropriations made available by this bill by $293,900,000.
8:10:38 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>DEBATE – Pursuant the the provisions of H. Res. 717, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Second Woolsey amendment under the five-minute rule.
8:17:04 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Second Woolsey amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. Woolsey demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
8:18:41 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>An amendment, offered by Mr. LoBiondo, to prohibit the use of funds to be used to operate an unmanned aircraft system except in accordance with the Fourth Amendment of the Constitution.
8:18:44 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 717, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Lobiondo amendment under the five-minute rule.
8:19:50 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>On agreeing to the LoBiondo amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
8:20:00 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>An amendment, offered by Mr. Flake, to proibit the use of funds to be used to enter into a contract for UH-60 Leak Proof Drip Pans using procedures other than competitive procedures.
8:20:02 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 717, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Flake amendment under the five-minute rule.
8:24:09 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>On agreeing to the Flake amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
8:25:23 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>DEBATE – Pursuant the the provisions of H. Res. 717, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Lee (CA) amendment under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.
8:30:07 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>Mr. Young (FL) raised a point of order against the Lee (CA) amendment. Mr. Young (FL) stated that the amendment seeks to change existing law and constitutes legislation. The Chair sustained the point of order.
8:31:01 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>An amendment, offered by Mr. Wittman, to prohibit the use of funds to be used to propose, plan for, or execute an additional Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) round.
8:31:08 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>DEBATE – Pursuant the the provisions of H. Res. 717, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Wittman amendment under the five-minute rule.
8:36:04 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>On agreeing to the Wittman amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
8:36:12 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>An amendment, offered by Ms. Woolsey, to reduce the total amount of appropriations made available by this bill by $1,700,000,000.
8:36:14 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>DEBATE – Pursuant the the provisions of H. Res. 717, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Third Woolsey amendment under the five-minute rule.
8:40:44 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Third Woolsey amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. Woolsey demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
8:41:01 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>An amendment, offered by Mr. Poe (TX), to reduce the amount for “Operation and Maintenance, Defense-Wide” for payments to reimburse key cooperating nations for logistical, military and other support by $650,000,000.
8:41:03 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>DEBATE – Pursuant the the provisions of H. Res. 717, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Poe (TX) amendment under the five-minute rule.
8:42:11 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>On agreeing to the Poe (TX) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
8:45:47 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>An amendment, offered by Mr. Bilbray, to prohibit the use of funds to be used to remove any portion of the Mount Soledad Veterans Memorial in San Diego, Califonia.
8:45:52 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>DEBATE – Pursuant the the provisions of H. Res. 717, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Bilbray amendment under the five-minute rule.
8:49:58 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>On agreeing to the Bilbray amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
8:50:06 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>An amendment, offered by Ms. Lee (CA), to reduce appropriations made in Title IX of the bill by $20,843,869,000. The reduction shall not apply to the following accounts 1) Defense Health Program; 2) Drug Interdiction and Counter-Drug Activities, Defense; 3) Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Fund; and 4) Office of the Inspector General.
8:50:08 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>DEBATE – Pursuant the the provisions of H. Res. 717, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Lee (CA) amendment under the five-minute rule.
8:57:03 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Lee (CA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. Lee demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
8:58:49 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>An amendment, offered by Mr. King (IA), to prohibit the use of funds to be used to administer the wage-rate requirements of subchapter IV of chapter 31 of title 40, United States Code (Davis-Bacon Act), with respect to any project or program funded by this bill.
8:58:52 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>DEBATE – Pursuant the the provisions of H. Res. 717, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the King (IA) amendment under the five-minute rule.
9:08:05 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the King (IA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. King (IA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
9:08:30 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
9:36:28 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>On agreeing to the McCollum amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 166 – 250 (Roll no. 472).
9:41:45 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>On agreeing to the Kingston amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 202 – 216 (Roll no. 473).
9:46:27 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>On agreeing to the Quigley amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 60 – 359 (Roll no. 474).
9:50:05 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>On agreeing to the Cohen amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 145 – 273 (Roll no. 475).
9:54:57 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>On agreeing to the Pompeo amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 137 – 282 (Roll no. 476).
9:58:51 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>On agreeing to the Markey amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 150 – 268 (Roll no. 477).
10:03:28 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>On agreeing to the Amash amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 186 – 233 (Roll no. 478).
10:07:05 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>On agreeing to the Cohen amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 228 – 191 (Roll no. 479).
10:11:38 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>On agreeing to the Cicilline amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 149 – 270 (Roll no. 480).
10:15:04 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>On agreeing to the Woolsey amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 114 – 302 (Roll no. 481).
10:17:34 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>On agreeing to the Markey amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 136 – 283 (Roll no. 482).
10:20:23 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>On agreeing to the Woolsey amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 106 – 311 (Roll no. 483).
10:23:23 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>On agreeing to the Woolsey amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 91 – 328 (Roll no. 484).
10:26:27 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>On agreeing to the Lee (CA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 107 – 312 (Roll no. 485).
10:30:00 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>On agreeing to the King (IA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 182 – 235 (Roll no. 486).
10:30:13 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>Mr. Young (FL) moved to rise.
10:30:27 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>On motion to rise Agreed to by voice vote.
10:30:39 P.M.	H.R. 5856	<action_description>Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 5856 as unfinished business.
10:32:40 P.M.		<action_description>Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved that the House do now adjourn.
10:32:50 P.M.		<action_description>On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
10:32:51 P.M.		<action_description>The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on July 19, 2012.