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the Senate Convened at 9:30amET Feburary 9, 2012

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in morning business 11:00am with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each with the Majority controlling the first half and the Republicans controlling the final half.
Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S.1813, the Surface Transportation bill.
At approximately 2:00pm, there will be a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.1813.

At 2pm today, the Senate will proceed to a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.1813, a bill to reauthorize Federal-aid highway and highway safety construction programs, and for other purposes.

The Senate has reached an agreement that results in 2 roll call votes at 2pm. Per the agreement at 1:30pm today, there will be 30 minutes for debate on the nomination of Cathy Ann Bencivengo, of California, to be US District Judge for the Southern District of California. Upon the use or yielding back of time, the Senate will proceed to vote on confirmation of the nomination. Upon disposition of the nomination, the Senate will resume legislative session and proceed to the cloture vote on the motion to proceed to the infrastructure bill.

The 2pm votes are as follows:

– Confirmation of Calendar #407, Cathy Ann Bencivengo, of California, to be US District Judge for the Southern District of California; and

– Cloture on the motion to proceed to S.1813, a bill to reauthorize Federal-aid highway and highway safety construction programs, and for other purposes.

2:00pm The Senate began a roll call vote on confirmation of the nomination of Cathy Ann Bencivengo, of California, to be United States Judge for the Southern District of California; Confirmed: 90-6

2:25pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.1813, the Surface Transportation bill; Invoked: 85-11

There will be no further roll call votes this week.

WRAP UP

ROLL CALL VOTES

1) Confirmation of Cathy Ann Bencivengo, of CA, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of California; Confirmed: 90-6

2) Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.1813, the Surface Transportation bill; Invoked: 85-11

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Adopted S.Res.371, designating the week of February 6 through 10, 2012, as “National School Counseling Week”.

Completed the Rule 14 process of S.2079, a bill to extend the pay limitation for Members of Congress and Federal employees (Heller).

No EXECUTIVE ITEMS

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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS

LEGISLATIVE DAY OF FEBRUARY 9, 2012

112TH CONGRESS – SECOND SESSION

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HR3630 – a bill -Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act of 2011 – Passes 405 – 15

S.2038 – a bill – To prohibit Members of Congress and employees of Congress from using nonpublic information derived from their official positions for personal benefit, and for other purposes: #StockAct Passes 417 – 2 insider trading

-SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.11:23:30 A.M. -ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House continued with further one minute speeches.11:23:15 A.M. -Mr. Cantor asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Thursday, February 9, 2012, it adjourn to meet at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, February 13, 2012. Agreed to without objection.10:45:00 A.M. -COLLOQUY ON HOUSE SCHEDULE – The Chair recognized Mr. Hoyer for the purpose of engaging in a colloquy with Mr. Cantor on the expectations regarding the legislative schedule for the House during the upcoming week.10:43:15 A.M. –H. Con. Res. 99Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.10:43:10 A.M. -H. Con. Res. 99On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.10:43:09 A.M. -H. Con. Res. 99Considered by unanimous consent. H. Con. Res. 99 — “Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to unveil the marker which acknowledges the role that slave labor played in the construction of the United States Capitol.”10:43:07 A.M. -H. Con. Res. 99Mr. Lungren, Daniel E. asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.10:42:57 A.M. -H.R. 3630Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.10:42:56 A.M. -H.R. 3630On motion that the House instruct conferees Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 405 – 15 (Roll no. 48).10:35:00 A.M. -UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of the Bishop (NY) motion to instruct conferees to H.R. 3630, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.10:34:10 A.M. -S. 2038Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.10:34:09 A.M. -S. 2038On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 417 – 2 (Roll no. 47).9:13:37 A.M. -S. 2038DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2038.9:13:34 A.M. -S. 2038Considered under suspension of the rules.9:13:18 A.M. -S. 2038Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. S. 2038 — “To prohibit Members of Congress and employees of Congress from using nonpublic information derived from their official positions for personal benefit, and for other purposes.”9:12:50 A.M. -The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until later in the legislative day.9:02:32 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.9:02:03 A.M. -PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Lankford to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.9:01:58 A.M. -The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.9:00:48 A.M. -Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.9:00:37 A.M. -The Speaker designated the Honorable Shelley Moore Capito to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.9:00:25 A.M. -The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

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Congress: the Republican led House – Refusing non-military govt properties – the Senate considers HR658,the FAA authorization

02/06/2012 Nativegrl77

the Senate Convenes:at 2:00pm ET February 6, 2012.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in morning business until 3:00pm with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.
Following morning business, the Senate will begin consideration of the conference report to accompany H.R.658, the FAA Reauthorization and Reform Act. There will be 2 hours and 30 minutes of debate on the conference report equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees.
Upon the use or yielding back of time (at approximately 5:30pm), the Senate will conduct a roll call vote on adoption of the conference report to accompany H.R.658 with a 60 affirmative vote threshold.

5:30pm The Senate began a roll call vote on adoption of the conference report to accompany H.R.658, FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act;

Adopted: 75-25

The Senate is in a period of morning business with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. There will be no further roll call votes today.

WRAP UP

ROLL CALL VOTE

1) Adoption of the conference report to accompany H.R.658, the FAA Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2011; Adopted: 75-20

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Passed S.1794, a bill to correct and simplify the drafting of section 1752 (relating to restricted buildings or grounds) of title 18, United States Code with committee-reported amendments.

Passed H.R.347, an Act to correct and simplify the drafting of section 1752 (relating to restricted buildings or grounds) of title 18, United States Code with a committee-reported substitute amendment.

Adopted S.Res.368, Recognizing the anniversary of the tragic earthquake in Haiti on January 12, 2010, honoring those who lost their lives in that earthquake, and expressing continued solidarity with the people of Haiti.

Completed the Rule 14 process of S.2064, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to terminate certain energy tax subsidies and lower the corporate income tax rate (DeMint).

No EXECUTIVE ITEMS

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Republicans continue to repeal important parts of Affordable health care … affecting Senior Citizens

CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS

LEGISLATIVE DAY OF FEBRUARY 6, 2012

112TH CONGRESS – SECOND SESSION –

-SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.8:13:46 P.M. -ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.8:13:05 P.M. -H.R. 1734Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 1734 as unfinished business.8:12:55 P.M. -H.R. 1734On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.8:12:39 P.M. -H.R. 1734Mr. Denham moved that the Committee rise.8:11:59 P.M. -H.R. 1734On agreeing to the Carnahan amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.8:04:17 P.M. -H.R. 1734DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 537, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Carnahan amendment.8:04:05 P.M. -H.R. 1734An amendment, offered by Mr. Carnahan, numbered 6 printed in House Report 112-385 to require the use of life-cycle cost analysis in the design or lease of federal buildings receiving at least 50% Federal funding and which construction cost is over $1,000,000 or the space to be leased is over 25,000 square feet.8:03:18 P.M. -H.R. 1734The Chair announced its understanding that amendment numbered 5 printed in House Report 112-385 would not be offered.8:02:44 P.M. -H.R. 1734On agreeing to the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.7:59:57 P.M. -H.R. 1734DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 537, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment.7:59:31 P.M. -H.R. 1734An amendment, offered by Ms. Jackson Lee (TX), numbered 4 printed in House Report 112-385 to add a sense of Congress that the Civilian Property Realignment Commission should take steps to provide assistance to small and minority-owned businesses seeking to be awarded contracts and requires the Commission to report to Congress and the President every 6 months regarding contracting and the size of the entities awarded contracts.7:58:55 P.M. -H.R. 1734POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Connolly (VA) amendment the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Connolly (VA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.7:52:36 P.M. -H.R. 1734DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 537, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Connolly (VA) amendment.7:52:18 P.M. -H.R. 1734An amendment, offered by Mr. Connolly (VA), numbered 3 printed in House Report 112-385 to protect the ability of federal agencies to work with local governments to preserve appropriate excess federal property as open space, eliminating federal maintenance expenses while preserving public benefits.7:51:47 P.M. -H.R. 1734On agreeing to the Denham amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.7:49:30 P.M. -H.R. 1734DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 537, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Denham amendment.7:49:09 P.M. -H.R. 1734An amendment, offered by Mr. Denham, numbered 2 printed in House Report 112-385 to provide for a review of properties for use for the homeless.7:48:41 P.M. -H.R. 1734The Chair announced its understanding that amendment numbered 1 printed in House Report 112-385 would not be offered.7:03:40 P.M. -H.R. 1734GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 1734.7:03:32 P.M. -H.R. 1734The Speaker designated the Honorable Rob Woodall to act as Chairman of the Committee.7:03:31 P.M. -H.R. 1734House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 537 and Rule XVIII.7:03:23 P.M. -H.R. 1734Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1734 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order. The resolution provides that the amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 112-11 shall be considered as adopted. All points of order against provisions in the bill, as amended, are waived.7:03:18 P.M. -H.R. 1734Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 537. H.R. 1734 — “To decrease the deficit by realigning, consolidating, selling, disposing, and improving the efficiency of federal buildings and other civilian real property, and for other purposes.”7:02:43 P.M. -Mr. Woodall filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 539.7:02:35 P.M. -H.R. 1162Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.7:02:33 P.M. -H.R. 1162On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 381 – 7 (Roll no. 35).6:55:56 P.M. -H.R. 1162Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1162 — “To provide the Quileute Indian Tribe Tsunami and Flood Protection, and for other purposes.”6:55:49 P.M. -The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate agreed to the conference report to accompany H.R. 658.6:54:50 P.M. -H. Res. 537Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.6:54:49 P.M. -H. Res. 537On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 233 – 155 (Roll no. 34).6:31:14 P.M. -H. Res. 537Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 537 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1734) to decrease the deficit by realigning, consolidating, selling, disposing, and improving the efficiency of Federal buildings and other civilian real property, and for other purposes.”6:30:57 P.M. -UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of H. Res. 537 and the question of adoption of a motion to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.6:30:43 P.M. -The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of February 6.5:38:40 P.M. -The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 P.M. today.5:38:36 P.M. -H. Res. 537POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 537, the Chair put the question on adoption of the resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Webster demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the resolution until later in the legislative day.5:38:22 P.M. -H. Res. 537The previous question was ordered without objection.5:17:35 P.M. -H. Res. 537DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 537.5:17:30 P.M. -H. Res. 537Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 537 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1734) to decrease the deficit by realigning, consolidating, selling, disposing, and improving the efficiency of Federal buildings and other civilian real property, and for other purposes.”5:17:28 P.M. -The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of February 6.5:03:41 P.M. -The Speaker announced that the House do now recess for a period of less than 15 minutes.5:03:13 P.M. -H.R. 1162At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Hastings (WA) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.4:53:41 P.M. -H.R. 1162DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1162.4:53:37 P.M. -H.R. 1162Considered under suspension of the rules.4:53:12 P.M. -H.R. 1162Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1162 — “To provide the Quileute Indian Tribe Tsunami and Flood Protection, and for other purposes.”4:52:45 P.M. -H.R. 2606At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Hastings (WA) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.4:45:05 P.M. -H.R. 2606DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2606.4:45:02 P.M. -H.R. 2606Considered under suspension of the rules.4:45:00 P.M. -H.R. 2606Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2606 — “To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to allow the construction and operation of natural gas pipeline facilities in the Gateway National Recreation Area, and for other purposes.”4:44:40 P.M. -H.R. 306Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.4:44:36 P.M. -H.R. 306On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.4:35:37 P.M. -H.R. 306DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 306.4:35:35 P.M. -H.R. 306Considered under suspension of the rules.4:35:15 P.M. -H.R. 306Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 306 — “To direct the Secretary of the Interior to enter into an agreement to provide for management of the free-roaming wild horses in and around the Currituck National Wildlife Refuge.”4:34:57 P.M. -The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until after 6:30 p.m. on February 7.4:34:45 P.M. -The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of February 6.2:15:05 P.M. -The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 4:30 P.M. today.2:10:04 P.M. -The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notice that an Executive Order has been issued with respect to the actions and policies of the Government of Iran – referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 112-85).2:09:29 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 February 6, 2012 at 9:47 a.m. stating that that body had passed S. 2038.2:02:12 P.M. -ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.2:01:42 P.M. -PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Burgess to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.2:01:39 P.M. -The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.2:00:28 P.M. -Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.2:00:17 P.M. -The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of February 6.12:08:25 P.M. -The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.12:01:06 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.12:00:34 P.M. -The Speaker designated the Honorable Jeff Denham to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.12:00:05 P.M. -The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

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Congress:the Republican led House – the Senate considers S.2038,the Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge (STOCK) Act.

01/31/2012 Nativegrl77

the Senate Convened at 10:00amET January 31,2012

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 11:30am with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each with the Majority controlling the first half and the Republicans controlling the final half
Following morning business, the Senate will begin consideration of Calendar #301, S.2038, the Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge (STOCK) Act.
The Senate will recess from 12:30pm until 2:15pm to allow for the weekly caucus meetings.

The following amendments are pending to S.2038, the STOCK Act:

Reid #1470 (substitute)
Reid for Lieberman #1482 (technical)
Brown (OH) #1478 (10 day filing)
Toomey-McCaskill #1472 (prohibit earmarks)
Brown (OH) #1481 (divestiture)
Thune #1477 (SEC/solicitation)
McCain #1471 (prohibit bonuses for senior executives at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac)
Leahy #1483 (anti-corruption)

The following

Paul #1484 (Member certification)
Paul #1485 (apply reporting requirements to Federal employees and judicial officers)
Paul #1487 (Executive oversight)
DeMint #1488 (SoS Constitutional amendment limiting the number of terms Member of Congress may serve)

Reid #1470 (substitute)
Reid for Lieberman #1482 (technical)
Brown (OH) #1478 (10 day filing)
Toomey-McCaskill #1472 (prohibit earmarks)
Brown (OH) #1481 (divestiture)
Thune #1477 (SEC/solicitation)
McCain #1471 (prohibit bonuses for senior executives at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac)
Leahy #1483 (anti-corruption)
Coburn #1473 (duplicative and overlapping government programs)
Coburn #1474 (legislation posted online 72 hours prior to a vote)
Coburn #1476 (substitute – Member certification)
Paul #1484 (Member certification)
Paul #1485 (apply reporting requirements to Federal employees and judicial officers)
Paul #1487 (Executive oversight)
DeMint #1488 (SoS Constitutional amendment limiting the number of terms Member of Congress may serve)
Paul #1490 (Member forfeiture Federal retirement benefits if he/she becomes a lobbyist)

WRAP UP

No ROLL CALL VOTES

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Adopted S.Res.359, commending Alan S. Frumin on his service to the U.S. Senate.

Discharged the Judiciary Committee and adopted S.Res.286, recognizing May 16, 2012, as Hereditary Angioedema Awareness Day and expressing the sense of the Senate that more research and treatments are needed for Hereditary Angioedema with an Inouye amendment.

Adopted S.Res.360, raising awareness and encouraging prevention of stalking by designating January 2012 as “National Stalking Awareness Month”.

Adopted S.Res.361, congratulating the University of Alabama Crimson Tide Football Team for winning the 2011 Bowl Championship Series National Championship.

Adopted S.Res.362, designating the month of February 2012 as “National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month”.

Adopted S.Res.363, congratulating the Pittsburg State University Gorillas football team for winning the 2011 NCAA Division II Football Championship.

Adopted S.Res. 364, recognizing the goals of Catholic Schools Week.

Completed the Rule 14 process of S.2041, a bill to approve the Keystone XL Pipeline project and provide for environmental protection and government oversight. (Hoeven)

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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS

LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JANUARY 31, 2012

112TH CONGRESS – SECOND SESSION

-SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.6:57:07 P.M. -ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.6:53:15 P.M. -H.R. 3630NOTICE OF INTENT TO OFFER MOTION – Mr. Michaud notified the House of his intent to offer a motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 3630. The Chair announced that the text of the proposed motion would be printed in the Congressional Record of today.6:53:14 P.M. -H. Res. 522Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.6:53:13 P.M. -H. Res. 522On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 251 – 157 (Roll no. 12).6:30:28 P.M. -H. Res. 522Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 522 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1173) to repeal the CLASS program.”6:30:00 P.M. -The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of January 31.6:16:48 P.M. -The Speaker announced that the House do now recess for a period of less than 15 minutes.6:15:09 P.M. -H. Res. 522POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 522, the Chair put the question on adoption of H. Res. 522 and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of H. Res. 522 until a time to be announced.6:14:55 P.M. -H. Res. 522The previous question was ordered without objection.5:18:00 P.M. -H. Res. 522DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 522.5:15:24 P.M. -H. Res. 522Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 522 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1173) to repeal the CLASS program.”5:15:23 P.M. -The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of January 31.2:10:37 P.M. -The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.2:09:52 P.M. -H.R. 658The Speaker appointed conferees – from the Committee on Ways and Means for consideration of title XI of the House bill and titles VIII and XI of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Camp, Tiberi, and Levin.2:09:51 P.M. -H.R. 658The Speaker appointed conferees – from the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology for consideration of secs. 102, 105, 201, 202, 204, 208, 209, 212, 220, 321, 324, 326, 812, title X and title XIII of the House bill and secs. 102, 103, 106, 216, 301, 302, 309, 320, 327, title VI, and sec. 732 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Hall, Palazzo, and Johnson, E. B.2:09:50 P.M. -H.R. 658The Speaker appointed conferees – from the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure for consideration of the House bill and the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Mica, Petri, Duncan (TN), Graves (MO), Shuster, Schmidt, Cravaack, Rahall, DeFazio, Costello, Boswell, and Carnahan.2:09:40 P.M. -H.R. 658On motion that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and agree to a conference. Agreed to without objection.2:09:34 P.M. -H.R. 658Mr. Cravaack asked unanimous consent that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and agree to a conference.2:08:33 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 January 31, 2012, at 10:00 a.m., stating that that body had passed S. 1236 and agreed to S. Con. Res. 34.2:02:21 P.M. -ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.2:01:52 P.M. -PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Burgess to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.2:01:48 P.M. -The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.2:00:22 P.M. -Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.2:00:19 P.M. -The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of January 31.12:14:52 P.M. -The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.12:00:32 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.12:00:22 P.M. -The Speaker designated the Honorable Andy Harris to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.12:00:03 P.M. -The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

Black History

Congress: the Republican led House – the Senate

01/24/2012 Nativegrl77

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The Senate Convened at 10:00amET January 24, 2012

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 4:00pm with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each with the time equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees, with the Majority controlling the first 30 minutes and the Republicans controlling the second 30 minutes.
The Senate will recess from 12:30pm until 2:15pm to allow for the weekly caucus meetings.

Following any Leader remarks on Thursday, January 26th, the Republican Leader, or his designee, will be recognized to move to proceed to the consideration of Calendar #294, H.J.Res.98, a joint resolution relating to the disapproval of the President’s exercise of authority to increase the debt limit with the time until noon for debate on the motion to proceed, with the time equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders, or their designees.

At noon on Thursday, January 26^th, the Senate will conduct a roll call vote on the adoption of the motion to proceed to H.J.Res.98 (majority threshold). If the motion is successful, then the time for debate with respect to the joint resolution will be equally divided between the two Leaders, or their designees. Upon the use or yielding back of time, the joint resolution will be read a third time and the Senate will proceed to vote on passage of the joint resolution.

WRAP UP …

No ROLL CALL VOTES

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Adopted S.Res.353, congratulating the North Dakota State University football team for winning the 2011 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Football Championship Subdivision title.

Discharged the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee from further consideration of H.R.1791, to designate the United States courthouse under construction at 101 South United States Route 1 in Fort Pierce, Florida, as the “Alto Lee Adams, Sr., United States Courthouse” and referred the bill to the Committee on Environmental and Public Works.

No EXECUTIVE ITEMS

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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS

LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JANUARY 24, 2012

112TH CONGRESS – SECOND SESSION

HR3630 expires Feb.29th

-The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on January 25, 2012.10:24:55 P.M. -On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.10:24:50 P.M. -Mr. Cantor moved that the House do now adjourn.10:23:30 P.M. -REFERRAL OF PRESIDENTIAL MESSAGE – Mr. Cantor moved that the message of the President the United States be referred to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed as a House Document (H. Doc. 112-76). The motion was agreed to.10:23:00 P.M. -JOINT SESSION DISSOLVED – The Speaker declared the Joint Session of the two Houses dissolved.8:40:05 P.M. -JOINT SESSION – The House convened in Joint Session with the Senate for the purpose of receiving an address from the President of the United States on the subject of the state of the Union.8:40:00 P.M. -The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of January 24.4:58:00 P.M. -The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 8:35 P.M. today at which time the House will meet in Joint Session with the Senate to receive a communication from the President of the United States.4:56:00 P.M. -Mr. Carter asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Tuesday, January 24, 2012, it adjourn to meet at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 25, 2012. Agreed to without objection.4:55:08 P.M. -H.R. 3630Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.4:55:07 P.M. -H.R. 3630On motion that the House instruct conferees Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 397 – 16 (Roll no. 9).4:48:29 P.M. -H.R. 2070Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.4:48:29 P.M. -H.R. 2070On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 386 – 26 (Roll no. 8).4:41:04 P.M. -H.R. 2070Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2070 — “To direct the Secretary of the Interior to install in the area of the World War II Memorial in the District of Columbia a suitable plaque or an inscription with the words that President Franklin D. Roosevelt prayed with the nation on June 6, 1944, the morning of D-Day.”4:40:41 P.M. -H. Res. 516Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.4:40:39 P.M. -H. Res. 516On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 410 – 1, 1 Present (Roll no. 7).4:16:59 P.M. -H. Res. 516Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 516 — “Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the passage of a fiscal year 2013 Federal budget is of national importance.”4:16:36 P.M. -UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of motions to suspend the rules, and the Capps Motion to Instruct Conferees to H.R. 3630, all of which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.4:15:59 P.M. -Mr. Sessions filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 522.4:15:53 P.M. -The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of January 24.3:06:59 P.M. -The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.3:06:13 P.M. -H. Res. 516At 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.2:19:33 P.M. -H. Res. 516DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 516.2:19:32 P.M. -H. Res. 516Considered under suspension of the rules.2:19:18 P.M. -H. Res. 516Mr. Ryan (WI) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. H. Res. 516 — “Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the passage of a fiscal year 2013 Federal budget is of national importance.”2:17:03 P.M. -H.R. 3630POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 3630, the Chair put the question on the motion and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mrs. Capps demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until later in the legislative day.1:21:25 P.M. -H.R. 3630DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour debate on the Capps motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 3630. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the managers on the part of the House at the conference on the disagreeing votes of the two Houses on the Senate amendment to the bill H.R. 3630 be instructed to file a conference report not later than February, 17, 2012.1:20:59 P.M. -H.R. 3630Mrs. Capps moved that the House instruct conferees.1:20:03 P.M. -H.R. 3800Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.1:19:58 P.M. -H.R. 3800On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.1:05:14 P.M. -H.R. 3800DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3800.1:05:13 P.M. -H.R. 3800Considered under suspension of the rules.1:05:00 P.M. -H.R. 3800Mr. Petri moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 3800 — “To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, to amend title 49, United States Code, to extend authorizations for the airport improvement program, and for other purposes.”1:03:38 P.M. -H.R. 1022At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.12:57:56 P.M. -H.R. 1022DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1022.12:57:55 P.M. -H.R. 1022Considered under suspension of the rules.12:57:40 P.M. -H.R. 1022Mr. Johnson (OH) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 1022 — “To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study of alternatives for commemorating and interpreting the role of the Buffalo Soldiers in the early years of the National Parks, and for other purposes.”12:57:37 P.M. -H.R. 290Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.12:57:34 P.M. -H.R. 290On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.12:46:15 P.M. -H.R. 290DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 290.12:46:13 P.M. -H.R. 290Considered under suspension of the rules.12:46:03 P.M. -H.R. 290Mr. Johnson (OH) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 290 — “To amend title 36, United States Code, to ensure that memorials commemorating the service of the United States Armed Forces may contain religious symbols, and for other purposes.”12:45:48 P.M. -H.R. 2070At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.12:35:03 P.M. -H.R. 2070DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2070.12:35:01 P.M. -H.R. 2070Considered under suspension of the rules.12:35:00 P.M. -H.R. 2070Mr. Johnson (OH) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2070 — “To direct the Secretary of the Interior to install in the area of the World War II Memorial in the District of Columbia a suitable plaque or an inscription with the words that President Franklin D. Roosevelt prayed with the nation on June 6, 1944, the morning of D-Day.”12:34:34 P.M. -The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until the conclusion of general debate on all suspensions.12:04:59 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.12:04:38 P.M. -PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Ms. Hayworth to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.12:04:36 P.M. -The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.12:01:55 P.M. -Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Dr. Kate Braestrup, Maine Warden Service, Lincolnville, Maine12:00:55 P.M. -The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of January 24.11:36:12 A.M. -The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.10:02:23 A.M. -MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House continued with further Morning-Hour Debate.10:02:05 A.M. -The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S. 1134, and H.R. 3237. Senate agreed to H. Con. Res. 96.10:01:05 A.M. -MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 12:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.10:00:55 A.M. -The Speaker designated the Honorable Erik Paulsen to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.10:00:28 A.M. -The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

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Tuesday, December 20, 2011 at 11:00am

Friday, December 23, 2011 at 9:30am

Tuesday, December 27, 2011 at 12:00pm

Friday, December 30, 2011 at 11:00am

Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at 12:00pm, during which the 2^nd Session of the 112^th Congress will convene

Friday, January 6, 2012 at 11:00am

Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at 11:00am

Friday, January 13, 2012 at 12:00pm

Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at 10:15am

Friday, January 20, 2012 at 2:00pm

When the Senate adjourns on Friday, January 20^th, it will adjourn until Monday, January 23^rd at 2:00pm. Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in morning business until 4:00pm with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.

Following morning business, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider Calendar #438, John M. Gerrard, of Nebraska, to be United States District Judge for the District of Nebraska with up to 90 minutes of debate, 60 minutes equally divided and controlled between Senators Leahy and Grassley, or their designees and 30 minutes under the control of Senator Sessions or his designee.

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

As a reminder to all Senators, cloture was filed on the Reid motion to proceed to Calendar #70, S.968, a bill to prevent online threats to economic creativity and theft of intellectual property and for other purposes on Saturday, December 17^th. By unanimous consent, this roll call vote will be at 2:15pm on Tuesday, January 24, 2012.

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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS

LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JANUARY 19, 2012

112TH CONGRESS

The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on January 23, 2012.10:04:03 A.M. -UNITED STATES ELECTION ASSISTANCE COMMISSION BOARD OF ADVISORS – Pursuant to Section 214(a) of the Help America Vote Act of 2002 (42 U.S.C. 15344), the Minority Leader appointed Mr. Gregory T. Moore of Washington, D.C., to the United States Election Assistance Commission Board of Advisors .10:03:23 A.M. -PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.10:03:18 A.M. -The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.10:01:57 A.M. -Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.10:01:39 A.M. -The Speaker designated the Honorable Tom Reed to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.10:00:15 A.M. -The House convened, starting a new legislative day.