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Congress: the Republican led House – Congress takes Friday off – the Senate considers S.1925,Judicial nominees & S.1789


the Senate Convenes at  12:00pmET April 23, 2012

  • Following the prayer and pledge, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S.1925, the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act.
  • At 2:00pm, the Republican Leader or his designee will be recognized to make a motion to proceed to S.J.Res.36, a joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Labor Relations Board relating to representation election procedures with 2 hours of debate, equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees.
  • At 4:00pm, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S.1925, the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act.
  • At 5:00pm, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider Executive Calendar #528, the nomination of Brian C. Wimes, of MO, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern and Western Districts of Missouri with 30 minutes of debate equally divided and controlled between Senators Leahy and Grassley or their designees.  Upon the use or yielding back of time (at approximately 5:30pm), there will be a roll call vote on confirmation of the Wimes nomination.
  • On Thursday, the Senate reached an agreement to complete action on S.1789, the Postal Reform bill.  The Majority Leader announced that the time from 12:00pm-2:00pm, 4:00pm-5:00pm and the time following the vote on Monday evening will be for Senators to debate their amendments to the Postal Reform bill.

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The next meeting is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on April 23, 2012.

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Congress: the Republican led House the Senate considers HR3606,Capitol Formation/IPO bill and Judicial nominees


the Senate Convened at 9:30amET March 15, 2012

  • Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in morning business until 11:00am 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 half hour and the Republicans controlling the second half hour.
  • Following morning business, the Senate will proceed to the consideration of H.R.3606, the Capital Formation bill.
  • At 1:45pm, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider the following nominations with 15 minutes of debate equally divided and controlled between Senators Leahy and Grassley or their designees:

At 1:45pm today, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider the following nominations with 15 minutes of debate equally divided and controlled between Senators Leahy and Grassley or their designees:

– Cal. #408, Gina Marie Groh, of West Virginia, to be US District Judge for the Northern District of West Virginia

– Cal. #461, Michael Walter Fitzgerald, of California, to be United States District Judge for the Central District of California

Upon the use or yielding back of time (approximately 2:00pm), there will be 2 roll call votes on confirmation of the nominations in the order listed above.

The following amendments are pending to H.R.3606, the Capital Formation/IPO bill:

  • Reed-Landrieu-Levin-Brown(OH) amendment #1833 (substitute)
  • Reid amendment #1834 (date change)
  • Reid amendment #1835 (date change) to amendment #1834
  • Cantwell-Johnson-Graham-Shelby, et al, amendment #1836 (Ex-Im Bank)
  • Motion to commit H.R.3606 with instructions (date change)
  • Reid amendment #1839 to the instructions (date change)
  • Reid amendment #1840 to amendment #1839 (date change)

2:02 pm The Senate began a roll call vote on confirmation of the nomination of Gina Marie Groh, of WV, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of West Virginia; Confirmed: 95-2

2:23pm The Senate began a roll call vote on confirmation of the nomination of Michael Walter Fitzgerald, of CA, to be US District Judge for the Central District of California; Confirmed: 91-6

There will be no further roll call votes this week.

Senators should expect the next roll call vote on Tuesday, March 20th prior to the weekly caucus meetings.

TODAY’S ROLL CALL VOTES

1) Confirmation of the nomination of Gina Marie Groh, of WV, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of West Virginia; Confirmed: 95-2

2) Confirmation of the nomination of Michael Walter Fitzgerald, of CA, to be US District Judge for the Central District of California; Confirmed: 91-6

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Discharged the Agriculture Committee and passed H.R.473, the Help to Access Land for the Education (HALE) of Scouts Act.

Discharged the Banking Committee and passed H.R.886, the United States Marshals Service 225th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act with a Boozman-Pryor amendment.

Adopted S.Res.398, Recognizing the 191st anniversary of the independence of Greece and celebrating Greek and American Democracy.

Completed the Rule 14 process of S.2191, to amend the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 to prohibit the Attorney General from administering or enforcing certain accessibility reglations relation to pools at public accommodations or provided by public entities (DeMint).

The filing deadline for all first degree amendments to the Reed-Landrieu-Levin-Brown (OH), et al, substitute amendment #1833 and H.R.3630 is 4:00pm on Monday, March 19th.

If your Senator has a germane first degree amendment and would like to preserve his or her right to offer, please send a signed copy of the amendment to the cloakroom prior to the deadline. If you have already filed, there is no need to re-file.

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 The next in the House  meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on March 16, 2012.

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Congress: the Republican led House – the Senate resumes S.1813 & 3yrs later nominations 2down 100 to go


the Senate Convenes: 10:00amET March 6, 2012

  • Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in morning business for one hour with the Majority controlling the first half and the Republicans controlling the final half.
  • Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of S.1813, the Surface Transportation bill.  The filing deadline for all second degree amendments to the Reid amendment #1761 is 11:30am on Tuesday.
  • At approximately 12:00pm, the Senate will conduct a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the Reid amendment #1761 to S.1813.
  • The Senate will recess from 12:30pm until 2:15pm to allow for the weekly caucus meetings.
  • At 2:15pm, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session and conduct two roll call votes on confirmation of the following:

At approximately 12:00pm today, there will be a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the Reid amendment #1761 to S.1813, the Surface Transportation bill.

Additionally, there will be 2 roll call votes at approximately 2:15pm on confirmation of the following Executive Calendar items:

–          Calendar #439, Mary Elizabeth Phillips, of MO, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Missouri and

–          Calendar #440, Thomas Owen Rice, of WA, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Washington.

12:21pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the Reid amendment #1761 to S.1813, the Surface Transportation bill; Not Invoked: 52-44

2:17pm The Senate began a roll call vote on confirmation of the nomination of Mary Elizabeth Phillips, of MO, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Missouri; Confirmed: 95-2

2:43pm The Senate began a roll call vote on confirmation of the nomination of Thomas Owen Rice, of WA, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Washington; Confirmed: 93-4

ROLL CALL VOTES

1)      Motion to invoke cloture on the Reid amendment #1761 to S.1813; Not Invoked: 52-44

2)      Confirmation of the nomination of Mary Elizabeth Phillips, of MO, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Missouri; Confirmed: 95-2

3)      Confirmation of the nomination of Thomas Owen Rice, of WA, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Washington; Confirmed: 93-4

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Adopted S.Res.389, designating the first week of April 2012 as “National Asbestos Awareness Week”.

Passed Calendar #253, S.1886, the Counterfeit Drug Penalty Enhancement Act of 2011 with a Leahy-Grassley amendment by voice vote.

No EXECUTIVE ITEMS

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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS

LEGISLATIVE DAY OF MARCH  6, 2012

112TH CONGRESS – SECOND SESSION

-SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.3:45:48 P.M. -ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.3:45:12 P.M. -H.R. 2842Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2842 as unfinished business.3:44:57 P.M. -H.R. 2842On motion to rise Agreed to by voice vote.3:44:44 P.M. -H.R. 2842Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to rise.3:43:29 P.M. -H.R. 2842On agreeing to the Ellison amendment; Failed by voice vote.3:29:58 P.M. -H.R. 2842DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 570, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Ellison amendment No. 3 under the five-minute rule.3:29:56 P.M. -H.R. 2842An amendment, offered by Mr. Ellison,  numbered 3 printed in the Congressional Record to add a section to H.R. 2842 which states that section 2 of the bill and the amendments made by section 2 shall not take effect unless the Secretary finds that such section and amendments, if in effect, shall not result in a net loss of jobs.3:28:16 P.M. -H.R. 2842POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Napolitano amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mrs. Napolitano demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.3:17:13 P.M. -H.R. 2842DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 570, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Napolitano amendment No. 1 under the five-minute rule.3:17:10 P.M. -H.R. 2842An amendment, offered by Mrs. Napolitano,  numbered 1 printed in the Congressional Record to strike the exemption for small conduit hydropower development from the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969.3:16:47 P.M. -H.R. 2842On agreeing to the Tipton amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.3:16:16 P.M. -H.R. 2842DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 570, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Tipton amendment No. 2 under the five-minute rule.3:16:13 P.M. -H.R. 2842An amendment, offered by Mr. Tipton,  numbered 2 printed in the Congressional Record to strike “2011” and insert “2012” in section 1.2:34:41 P.M. -H.R. 2842GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 2842.2:34:30 P.M. -H.R. 2842The Speaker designated the Honorable Jason Chaffetz to act as Chairman of the Committee.2:34:29 P.M. -H.R. 2842House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 570 and Rule XVIII.2:34:04 P.M. -H.R. 2842Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2842 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 read by section. Specified amendments are in order. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule, the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Natural Resources now printed in the bill. All points of order against the committee amendment in the nature of a substitute are waived.2:33:59 P.M. -H.R. 2842Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 570. H.R. 2842 — “To authorize all Bureau of Reclamation conduit facilities for hydropower development under Federal Reclamation law, and for other purposes.”2:33:35 P.M. -H. Res. 570Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.2:33:19 P.M. -H. Res. 570On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.2:33:17 P.M. -H. Res. 570On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 232 – 177 (Roll no. 97).2:14:04 P.M. -H. Res. 570Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 570 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2842) to authorize all Bureau of Reclamation conduit facilities for hydropower development under Federal Reclamation law, and for other purposes.”2:13:20 P.M. -UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on ordering the previous question for H. Res. 570, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.2:13:19 P.M. -ADJUSTMENT OF WHOLE HOUSE – Under clause 5(d) of rule XX, the Chair announced to the House that, in light of the passing of the gentleman from the State of New Jersey, Mr. Payne, the whole number of the House is 433.2:13:18 P.M. -H. Res. 571Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.2:13:09 P.M. -H. Res. 571On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.2:11:36 P.M. -H. Res. 571Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 571 — “Expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of the Honorable Donald M. Payne, a Representative from the State of New Jersey.”2:08:08 P.M. -MOMENT OF SILENCE – The House observed a moment of silence in honor of the life of Honorable Donald M. Payne, a Representative from the State of New Jersey.2:06:51 P.M. -H.R. 4105Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.2:06:49 P.M. -H.R. 4105On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 370 – 39 (Roll no. 96).1:38:09 P.M. -H.R. 4105Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 4105 — “To apply the countervailing duty provisions of the Tariff Act of 1930 to nonmarket economy countries, and for other purposes.”1:37:32 P.M. -UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on a motion to suspend the rules, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.1:37:31 P.M. -H. Res. 570POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 570, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mrs. Slaughter demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day.1:08:00 P.M. -H. Res. 570DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 570.1:05:59 P.M. -H. Res. 570Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 570 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2842) to authorize all Bureau of Reclamation conduit facilities for hydropower development under Federal Reclamation law, and for other purposes.”1:04:39 P.M. -H.R. 4105At 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.12:32:40 P.M. -H.R. 4105DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4105.12:32:38 P.M. -H.R. 4105Considered under suspension of the rules.12:32:24 P.M. -H.R. 4105Mr. Camp moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 4105 — “To apply the countervailing duty provisions of the Tariff Act of 1930 to nonmarket economy countries, and for other purposes.”12:31:36 P.M. -The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until later in the legislative day.12:03:13 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.12:03:04 P.M. -PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Higgins to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.12:03:00 P.M. -The Speaker announced approval of the Journal.  Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.12:01:02 P.M. -Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.12:00:59 P.M. -The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 6.11:01:25 A.M. -The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.10:01:04 A.M. -MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 12:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.10:00:27 A.M. -The Speaker designated the Honorable Lynn Jenkins to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.10:00:10 A.M. -The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

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Congress: the Republican led House – the Senate


The Senate will convene at 2:00pm on Monday, March 5, 2012

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will proceed to a period of morning business with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. There will be no roll call votes on Monday, March 5.

On Friday, Senator Reid filed cloture on the Reid amendment #1761 and S.1813, Surface Transportation bill. At 12:00 noon on Tuesday, March 6, the Senate will proceed to vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the Reid amendment #1761.

At 2:15pm on Tuesday, March 6, there will be 2 roll call votes on confirmation of the following nominations:

– Cal #439 Mary Elizabeth Phillips, of Missouri, to be US District Judge for the Western District of Missouri

– Cal #440 Thomas Owen Rice, of Washington, to be District Judge for the Eastern District of Washington.

The filing deadline for first degree amendments to S.1813 is 4:00pm on Monday, March 5.

The filing deadline for second degree amendments to Reid amendment #1761 and S.1813 is 4:00pm Tuesday, March 6.

WRAP UP

No ROLL CALL VOTES

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Passed S.2153, a bill to apply the countervailing duty provisions of the Tariff Act of 1930 to nonmarket economies and for other purposes.  When the Senate receives H.R.4105 from the House and if it is identical to S.2153, the Senate will pass H.R.4105 with no amendments.

Discharged Foreign Relations and Adopted S.Res.386, calling for free and fair elections in Iran.

Completed the Rule 14 process of H.R.1837, the Sacramento-San Joaquin Valley Water Reliability Act

No EXECUTIVE ITEMS

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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS

LEGISLATIVE DAY OF MARCH 5, 2012

112TH CONGRESS – SECOND SESSION

.  -The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on March 6, 2012.8:07:56 P.M. -On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.8:07:32 P.M. -Mr. King (IA) moved that the House do now adjourn.7:07:31 P.M. -SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.6:59:15 P.M. -ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.6:58:01 P.M. -S. Con. Res. 36Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.6:58:00 P.M. -S. Con. Res. 36On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.6:57:13 P.M. -S. Con. Res. 36Considered by unanimous consent. S. Con. Res. 36 — “To authorize the use of the rotunda and Emancipation Hall of the Capitol by the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies in connection with the proceedings and ceremonies conducted for the inauguration of the President-elect and the Vice President-elect of the United States.”6:57:13 P.M. -S. Con. Res. 36Mr. Lungren, Daniel E. asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker’s table and consider.6:57:12 P.M. -S. Con. Res. 35Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.6:57:11 P.M. -S. Con. Res. 35On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.6:56:45 P.M. -S. Con. Res. 35Considered by unanimous consent. S. Con. Res. 35 — “To establish the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies for the inauguration of the President-elect and Vice President-elect of the United States on January 21, 2013.”6:56:45 P.M. -S. Con. Res. 35Mr. Lungren, Daniel E. asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker’s table and consider.6:56:29 P.M. -H.R. 3637Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.6:56:28 P.M. -H.R. 3637On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 362 – 2 (Roll no. 95).6:32:27 P.M. -H.R. 3637Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 3637 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 401 Old Dixie Highway in Jupiter, Florida, as the “Roy Schallern Rood Post Office Building”.”6:32:13 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.6:31:40 P.M. -Mr. Bishop (UT) filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 570.6:30:09 P.M. -The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 5.5:29:35 P.M. -The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for approximately 6:30 p.m. today.5:29:01 P.M. -S. 1710Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.5:28:58 P.M. -S. 1710On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.5:21:19 P.M. -S. 1710DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1710.5:21:18 P.M. -S. 1710Considered under suspension of the rules.5:21:00 P.M. -S. 1710Mr. Denham moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 1710 — “To designate the United States courthouse located at 222 West 7th Avenue, Anchorage, Alaska, as the James M. Fitzgerald United States Courthouse.”5:19:00 P.M. -H.R. 3413Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.5:18:53 P.M. -H.R. 3413On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.5:10:16 P.M. -H.R. 3413Considered under suspension of the rules.5:10:02 P.M. -H.R. 3413Mr. Farenthold moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 3413 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1449 West Avenue in Bronx, New York, as the “Private Isaac T. Cortes Post Office”.”5:10:00 P.M. -H.R. 3413DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3413.5:09:22 P.M. -H.R. 3637At 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.5:00:53 P.M. -H.R. 3637DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3637.5:00:51 P.M. -H.R. 3637Considered under suspension of the rules.5:00:36 P.M. -H.R. 3637Mr. Farenthold moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 3637 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 401 Old Dixie Highway in Jupiter, Florida, as the “Roy Schallern Rood Post Office Building”.”5:00:27 P.M. -The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until 6:30 p.m. today.5:00:16 P.M. -The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 5.2:16:38 P.M. -The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for approximately 5:00 P.M. today.2:14:24 P.M. -The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notice stating that the national emergency with respect to the actions and policies of certain members of the Government of Zimbabwe and other persons to undermine Zimbabwe’s democratic processes or institutions is to continue in effect beyond March 6, 2012. – referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 112-92).2:13:42 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 the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on March 2, 2012, at 10:18 a.m., stating that that body had agreed to S. Con. Res. 35 and S. Con. Res. 36.2:05:02 P.M. -ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.2:04:03 P.M. -PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Wilson of SC to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.2:04:00 P.M. -The Speaker announced approval of the Journal.  Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.2:02:35 P.M. -Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.2:00:31 P.M. -The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 5.12:09:35 P.M. -The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for  2:00 P.M. today.12:05:00 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.12:04:25 P.M. -The Speaker designated the Honorable Jeff Denham to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.12:04:10 P.M. -The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

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Congress: the Republican led House – the Senate says farewell to Washington & consider more nominations


the Senate Convened at 2:00pmET February 27, 2012

  • Following any Leader remarks, Senator Shaheen will be recognized to deliver Washington’s Farewell Address.  Upon conclusion of the reading, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 4:30pm 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 #409, the nomination of Margo Kitsy Brodie, of New York, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of New York with up to one hour of debate equally divided and controlled between the Senators Leahy and Grassley or their designees.
  • Upon the use or yielding back of time (at approximately 5:30pm), the Senate will conduct a roll call vote on confirmation of the Brodie nomination.

At approximately 5:30pm, the Senate will conduct a roll call vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #409, Margo Kitsy Brodie, of NY, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of New York.  

5:30pm The Senate began a roll call vote on confirmation of the nomination of Margo Brodie, of New York, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of New York;Confirmed: 86-2

WRAP UP FOR MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2012

ROLL CALL VOTES

Confirmation of Calendar #409,the nomination of Margo Kitsy Brodie, of New York,to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of New York;Confirmed: 86-2

No LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

 

Began the Rule 14 process of HR 1173, CLASS Act, to place the bill on the Legislative Calendar of Business.

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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS

LEGISLATIVE DAY OF FEBRUARY 27, 2012

 112TH CONGRESS – SECOND SESSION 

-SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.7:01:38 P.M. -ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.6:55:46 P.M. -MOMENT OF SILENCE – The House observed a moment of silence in recognition of the Honorable Katie Hall, a former Congresswoman from Indiana.6:53:09 P.M. -H.R. 347Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.6:53:08 P.M. -H.R. 347On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 388 – 3 (Roll no. 73).6:31:29 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.6:31:12 P.M. -Ms. Foxx filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 563.6:30:52 P.M. -The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of February 27.4:14:50 P.M. -The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for approximately 6:30 p.m. today.4:14:29 P.M. -H.R. 347At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.4:06:10 P.M. -H.R. 347The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to agree in the Senate amendment to H.R. 347.4:05:50 P.M. -H.R. 347Mr. Smith (TX) moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment.4:01:20 P.M. -The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until 6:30 p.m. today.4:00:07 P.M. -The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of February 27.2:14:57 P.M. -The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for  4:00 P.M. today.2:02:19 P.M. -ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.2:01:56 P.M. -PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Wilson of SC to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.2:01:52 P.M. -The Speaker announced approval of the Journal.  Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.2:00:40 P.M. -Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.2:00:33 P.M. -The Speaker designated the Honorable Jeff Denham to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.2:00:07 P.M. -The House convened, starting a new legislative day.