Yesterday, President Obama spoke at the National Peace Officers Memorial Service, an annual ceremony honoring law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty in the previous year.
The President said that the 143 officers honored “exemplified the very idea of citizenship — that with our God-given rights come responsibilities and obligations to ourselves and to others.”
President Barack Obama greets audience members during the National Peace Officers Memorial Service, an annual ceremony honoring law enforcement who were killed in the line of duty in the previous year, at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. May 15, 2013. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)
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The Senate stands in adjournment until 10:00am on Tuesday, May 14, 2013.
Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 11:00am with the Majority controlling the first half and the Republicans controlling the final half.
Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of S.601, the Water Resources Development Act with the time until noon equally divided and controlled between Senators Boxer and Vitter or their designees.
At noon, there will be a cloture vote on S.601, WRDA. The managers of the bill continue to work on a finite list of amendments; Senators will be notified if an agreement is reached.
The Senate will recess from 12:30pm until 2:15pm to allow for the weekly caucus meetings.
As a reminder, the filing deadline for second degree amendments to S.601, Water Resources Development Act, is 11:15am today. Please send a signed copy of any germane second degree amendments to the cloakroom prior to the deadline so that we may file it at the desk for you. If you have already filed, there is no need to re-file.
The managers of the bill continue to negotiate an agreement to complete action on the WRDA bill. Last night we hotlined a list of amendments that could either be agreed to or would require a vote. We believe we are close to being able to lock in an agreement to limit amendments and vitiate cloture, but, as always, that takes consent and we’re not quite there yet. Another message will be sent if and when an agreement is reached.
If no agreement can be reached, at approximately 12:00 noon the Senate will proceed to a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on S.601, WRDA.
In an effort to give the managers additional time to work on an agreement to limit amendments to S.601, the cloture vote has been postponed and will now occur at 2:30pm.
If we are unable to reach an agreement, we will proceed to the cloture vote at 2:30pm. If cloture is invoked, it will be considered as having been invoked at 12:00 noon.
It appears that we are very close reaching an agreement on a finite list of amendments to S.601, WRDA. We are currently in a quorum call to finalize the details. If we are able to reach an agreement, cloture would be vitiated and we could see some votes on amendments in the 5:30pm range tonight. Again, if no deal is reached, we would proceed with the cloture vote.
The following amendments are pending to S.601, the Water Resources Development Act:
Senator Boxer asked consent to consider a finite list of amendments including Johnson (SD) #891 (flood insurance) and Landrieu #888 (flood insurance). Senator Toomey reserved his right to object and stated his opposition to Landrieu’s amendment #888 and objected to the request.
After some debate between Senators Landrieu and Toomey, Senator Boxer asked the same consent without the Landrieu and Johnson (SD) amendments.
Senator Rubio reserved his right to object and asked that the Rubio amendment #892 (IRS) be in order. Senator Boxer reminded the Senate that this is a water resources bill and did not agree to include the Rubio amendment in the agreement. Senator Rubio did not object to the overall agreement on the WRDA bill and the request was agreed to.
As a result of this agreement, we will not have a cloture vote on the bill. We expect a series of 2 votes beginning at 5:00pm tonight. Most likely candidates for roll call votes tonight are Barrasso #868 and Sanders #889. Inhofe #797 will likely be a voice vote. We expect to resume voting in relation to the remaining amendments and passage at a time to be determined tomorrow.
The following amendments will be considered and agreed to, en bloc:
No second degree amendments are in order to any of the amendments prior to votes in relation to the amendments. The time until 5:00pm will be equally divided between the two Leaders, or designees, for debate on the amendments. At 5:00pm, the Senate will proceed to vote in relation to the amendments in the order listed. All after the first vote will be ten minute votes. There will be two minutes equally divided prior to each vote. The following amendments are subject to a 60 affirmative vote threshold: Sanders #889; Barrasso #868.
Finally, upon disposition of the Hoeven amendment #909, the cloture motion be withdrawn and the Senate proceed to vote on passage of S.601, as amended.
At 5pm today, the Senate will vote in relation to the Barrasso amendment #868 (water rights) and Sanders #889 (restoration of certain properties impacted by natural disasters). Both amendments are subject to 60-affirmative vote threshold. Following the votes, the Senate will turn to a period of morning business with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. When the Senate resumes consideration of S.601, WRDA, tomorrow (expect around 11:15am), we will resume the voting sequence in the previous order. The first vote in each series will be 15 minute votes and the subsequent votes will be 10 minutes in duration.
The Senate agreed to the Inhofe amendment #797 (land exchange) by voice vote.
At 5:06pm the Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on Barrasso amendment #868 (water rights) (60-vote threshold);
Not Agreed To: 52-44
Next Vote:
Sanders #889 (restoration of certain properties impacted by natural disasters)
5:34pm The Senate began a roll call vote on Sanders #889 (restoration of certain properties impacted by natural disasters);
Not Agreed To: 56-40
Senator Warner asked unanimous consent that the Senate go to conference on the Budget resolution.
Senator McConnell asked that the request be modified so that it not be in order for the Senate to consider a conference report that includes tax increases or reconciliation instructions to increase taxes or raise the debt ceiling.
Senator Warner objected to modifying the request.
Senator McConnell then objected to the original request.
WRAP UP
ROLL CALL VOTES
1) Barrasso amendment #868 (water rights) (60-vote threshold); Not Agreed To: 52-44 (60-vote threshold)
2) Sanders #889 (restoration of certain properties impacted by natural disasters); Not Agreed To: 56-40 (60-vote threshold)
LEGISLATIVE ITEMS
Adopted S.Res.140, Commemorating and acknowledging the dedication and sacrifices made by the Federal, State, and local law enforcement officers who have been killed or injured in the line of duty.
Adopted S.Res.141, A resolution recognizing the goals of National Travel and Tourism Week and honoring the valuable contributions of travel and tourism to the United States.
Began the Rule 14 process of S.953, the Student Loan Affordability Act. (Reed)
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
12:00:33 P.M.
The Speaker designated the Honorable Daniel Webster to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
12:00:44 P.M.
MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 2:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.
12:06:00 P.M.
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.
2:00:13 P.M.
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 14.
2:00:18 P.M.
Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
2:01:43 P.M.
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:01:47 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Brooks of AL to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:02:07 P.M.
<ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:11:04 P.M.
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 5:00 P.M. today.
5:03:16 P.M.
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 14.
5:03:30 P.M.
The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
5:03:40 P.M.
H.R. 180
Mr. Goodlatte moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 180 — “To encourage, enhance, and integrate Blue Alert plans throughout the United States in order to disseminate information when a law enforcement officer is seriously injured or killed in the line of duty.”
5:03:45 P.M.
H.R. 180
Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:03:52 P.M.
H.R. 180
DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 180.
5:16:43 P.M.
H.R. 180
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
5:17:37 P.M.
H.R. 1580
Mr. Walden moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 1580 — “To affirm the policy of the United States regarding Internet governance.”
5:17:56 P.M.
H.R. 1580
Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:17:58 P.M.
H.R. 1580
DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1580.
5:29:38 P.M.
H.R. 1580
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
5:30:25 P.M.
S. Con. Res. 10
Mrs. Miller (MI) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. S. Con. Res. 10 — “Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha.”
5:30:39 P.M.
S. Con. Res. 10
Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:30:42 P.M.
S. Con. Res. 10
DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. Con. Res. 10.
5:42:09 P.M.
S. Con. Res. 10
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
5:42:26 P.M.
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is
scheduled for approximately 6:30p.m. today.
6:30:00 P.M.
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 14.
6:30:15 P.M.
<action_description>UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
6:30:38 P.M.
H.R. 180
<action_description>Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 180 — “To encourage, enhance, and integrate Blue Alert plans throughout the United States in order to disseminate information when a law enforcement officer is seriously injured or killed in the line of duty.”
6:54:08 P.M.
H.R. 180
<action_description>On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 406 – 2 (Roll no. 144).
6:54:09 P.M.
H.R. 180
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:54:19 P.M.
H.R. 1580
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1580 — “To affirm the policy of the United States regarding Internet governance.”
7:02:35 P.M.
H.R. 1580
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 413 – 0 (Roll no. 145).
7:02:36 P.M.
H.R. 1580
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:02:51 P.M.
S. Con. Res. 10
Considered as unfinished business. S. Con. Res. 10 — “Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha.”
7:09:26 P.M.
S. Con. Res. 10
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 411 – 0 (Roll no. 146).
7:09:27 P.M.
S. Con. Res. 10
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:09:44 P.M.
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
7:27:56 P.M.
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
9:10:43 P.M.
Mr. Garamendi moved that the House do now adjourn.
9:10:46 P.M.
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
9:10:47 P.M.
The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on May 15, 2013.
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The Senate stands in adjournment until 2:00pm on Monday, May 13, 2013.
Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.
During Thursday’s session, cloture was filed on S.601, the Water Resources Development Act. As a result, the filing deadline for all first degree amendments to S.601 is 4:00pm Monday.
As previously announced, there will be no roll call votes on Monday. The next roll call vote will be at approximately 12:00pm on the motion to invoke cloture on S.601, the Water Resources Development Act.
Last Floor Action:
1:32:26 P.M. – The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order.
The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on May 13, 2013.
9:00:28 A.M.
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
9:00:32 A.M.
Today’s prayer was offered by Sister Jacquelyn Gusdane, SND, Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin School, Chardon, OH.
9:02:15 A.M.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS ON APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL – The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day’s proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Coffman demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Coffman demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal until later in the legislative day.
9:03:08 A.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Bridenstine to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:04:38 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.
9:25:18 A.M.
H.R. 807
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 202. H.R. 807 — “To require that the Government prioritize all obligations on the debt held by the public in the event that the debt limit is reached.”
9:25:23 A.M.
H.R. 807
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 807 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit with or without instructions allowed. Measure will be considered read. A specified amendment is in order.
9:26:19 A.M.
H.R. 807
DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 807.
10:16:33 A.M.
The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S. 622 and agreed to H. Con. Res. 32.
10:17:34 A.M.
H.R. 807
<ACTION_DESCRIPTION>DEBATE – The House continued with further debate on H.R. 807.
10:34:18 A.M.
H.R. 807
An amendment, offered by Mr. Camp, printed in House Report 113-52 to clarify that the prohibition on compensation for Members of Congress as well as language to require that the Secretary report to Congress any time the new authority is used.
10:34:22 A.M.
H.R. 807
DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 202, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Camp amendment.
10:45:12 A.M.
H.R. 807
The previous question was ordered on the amendment (A002) pursuant to the rule.
11:12:50 A.M.
H.R. 807
On agreeing to the Camp amendment; Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 340 – 84 (Roll no. 140).
11:13:21 A.M.
H.R. 807
Mr. Maffei moved to recommit with instructions to Ways and Means.
11:14:40 A.M.
H.R. 807
DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Maffei motion to recommit with instructions pending reservation of a point of order. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment adding a new section pertaining to the prohibition on default that pays China first instead of protecting America’s seniors, veterans, and those harmed by natural disasters. Subsequently, the reservation was removed.
11:24:25 A.M.
H.R. 807
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
11:33:43 A.M.
H.R. 807
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 200 – 227 (Roll no. 141).
11:41:33 A.M.
H.R. 807
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 221 – 207 (Roll no. 142).
11:41:34 A.M.
H.R. 807
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
11:49:29 A.M.
On approving the Journal Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 264 – 140, 1 Present (Roll no. 143).
11:49:54 A.M.
COLLOQUY ON HOUSE SCHEDULE – The Chair recognized Mr. Hoyer for the purpose of engaging in a colloquy with Mr. Brady (TX) on the expectations regarding the legislative schedule for the House during the upcoming week.
12:14:05 P.M.
Mr. Brady (TX) asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Thursday, May 9, 2013, it adjourn to meet at 2:00p.m. on Monday, May 13, 2013 and that the order of the House of January 3, 2013, regarding Morning-Hour debate not apply on that day. Agreed to without objection.
12:15:00 P.M.
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
12:32:27 P.M.
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
1:32:05 P.M.
Mr. King (IA) moved that the House do now adjourn.
1:32:25 P.M.
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
1:32:26 P.M.
The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on May 13, 2013.
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The Senate will meet in pro forma sessions only with no business conducted on the following dates at the following times:
– Friday, April 26th at 11:30am,
– Tuesday, April 30th at 10:00am, and
– Thursday, May 3rd at 2:00pm.
The Senate will convene at 2:00pm on Monday, May 6, 2013.
Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in morning business until 5:30pm with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.
At 5:30pm, the Senate will resume consideration of S.743, the Marketplace Fairness Act of 2013, post-cloture. The filing deadline for 2nd degree amendments to S.743 is 4:00pm.
At 5:30pm, all post-cloture time will be yielded back, the Durbin amendment #745 will be withdrawn, no other 2nd degree amendments will be in order and the Senate will proceed to 2 roll call votes in relation to the following:
Upon the disposition of S.743, there will be a 3rd roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.601, the Water Resources Development Act of 2013.
The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on May 3, 2013.
12:00:22 P.M.
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
12:00:36 P.M.
The Speaker designated the Honorable Andy Harris to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
12:00:41 P.M.
Today’s prayer was offered by Rev. Dr. Donna Claycomb Sokol, Mount Vernon Place United Methodist Church, Washington, DC
12:02:21 P.M.
JOURNAL – The Chair announced that pursant to Section 2(a) of H. Res. 178, the Journal of the last day’s proceedings was approved.
12:02:31 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG – The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:02:52 P.M.
The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received a message from the Secretary of the Senate on April 30, 2013 at 2:56 p.m. stating that that body had passed S. 853 and H.R. 1765, without amendment.
12:03:23 P.M.
Military Compensation and Retirement Modernization Commission – Pursuant to section 672(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 (Pub. L. 112-239), the Minority Leader appointed Mr. Christopher Carney, Dimock, PA; General Peter W. Chiarelli, Seattle, WA.
12:04:02 P.M.
The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to H. Res. 178.
The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on May 6, 2013 for Morning Hour Debate.
The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on April 30, 2013 at 10:41 a.m.: That the Senate requests the return of S. 853 to make corrections in the engrossment of the bill.
2:04:51 P.M.
The Clerk read the message from the Senate: Ordered, That the Secretary be directed to request the House of Representatives to return to the Senate, the bill (S. 853) entitled “An Act to provide the Secretary of Transportation with the flexibility to transfer certain funds to prevent reduced operations and staffing of the Federal Aviation Administration, and for other purposes.”, and that upon the compliance of the request, the Secretary of the Senate be authorized to make corrections in the engrossment of the aforesaid bill.
2:05:01 P.M.
The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to H. Res. 178. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on May 3, 2013.
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