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the Senate considers S.1238 CONGRESS the House considers HR2642

07/11/2013 Nativegrl77

The Senate stands in adjournment until 10:00am on Thursday, July 11, 2013.

Following the prayer and the pledge, the Majority Leader will be recognized. It is expected he will renew the motion to proceed to S.1238, the Keep Student Loans Affordable Act of 2013.
Following the remarks of the two Leaders, the time until 12:30pm will be equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each with the Republicans controlling the first 30 minutes and the Majority controlling the second 30 minutes.
The Senate will recess from 12:30pm until 2:15pm to allow for caucus meetings. At 2:15pm, the Majority Leader will be recognized.

The Senate will recess from 12:30 until 2:15pm today. At 2:15pm Senator Reid will be recognized. He intends to file cloture on several executive nomination this afternoon.

In order to file cloture on a series of nominations we need to go in and out of executive session. A motion to executive session to consider a nomination and a motion to return to legislative session are nondebatable motions. Typically we go in and out of legislative and executive session by consent. However, a senator could ask for a roll call vote on any or all of those motions.

As a result, we could see a series of procedural votes as early as 2:15pm today.

Senator Murray asked unanimous consent the Senate proceed to the consideration of Calendar #33, H.Con.Res.25; the amendment at the desk, which is the text of S.Con.Res.8, the budget resolution passed by the Senate, be inserted in lieu thereof; and that H.Con.Res.25, as amended, be agreed to. Further, that the Senate insist on its amendment, request a conference with the House on the disagreeing votes of the two Houses; and the Chair be authorized to appoint conferees on the part of the Senate; and that following the authorization, two motions to instruct conferees be in order from each side:

– Motion to instruct relative to the debt limit; and

– Motion to instruct relative to taxes/revenue;

That there be two hours of debate equally divided between the two Leaders, or their designees, prior to votes in relation to the motions; further, that no amendments be in order to either of the motions prior to the votes; all of the above occurring with no intervening action or debate.

Senator Rubio asked that the request be modified so that it not be in order for the Senate to consider a conference report that includes reconciliation instructions to raise the debt limit. Senator Murray objected to Senator Rubio’s modification because she offered the senator a vote on a motion to instruct conferees on the debt limit. Finally, Senator Rubio objected to Senator Murray’s original request.

When we reconvened at 2:15pm, the Senate turned to a period of morning business with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. We still expect a series of roll call votes this afternoon, potentially in the 3pm range.

Senator Reid filed cloture on the following nominations:

– Exec. Cal. #51, Richard Cordray, of Ohio, to be Director of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection;

– Exec. Cal #100, Richard Griffin, of the District of Columbia, to be Member of the National Labor Relations Board;

– Exec. Cal #101, Sharon Block, of the District of Columbia, to be Member of the National Labor Relations Board;

– Exec. Cal #104, Mark Pearce, of New York, to be Member of the National Labor Relations Board;

– Exec. Cal #178, Fred Hochberg, of New York, to be President of the Export-Import Bank of the United States;

– Exec. Cal #99, Thomas Perez, of Maryland, to be Secretary of Labor; and

– Exec. Cal #98, Gina McCarthy, of Massachusetts, to be Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency.

Senator McConnell then asked consent that on Tuesday at 2:15pm the Senate proceed to consecutive votes on 1 Democratic and 2 Republican nominees to the NLRB:

– Exec. Cal #104, Mark Pearce, of New York, to be Member of the National Labor Relations Board

– Exec. Cal. #102, Harry Johnson, of Virginia, to be a Member of the National Labor Relations Board

– Exec. Cal. #103, Philip Miscimarra, of Illinois, to be a Member of the National Labor Relations Board

Further, that following those votes the Senate proceed to the cloture motion filed on Exec. Cal #99, Thomas Perez, of Maryland, to be Secretary of Labor, and that if cloture is invoked the Senate immediately proceed to a vote on confirmation of the nominations; further, the Senate then vote on the cloture motion filed on Exec. Cal #98, Gina McCarthy, of Massachusetts, to be Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, and if cloture is invoked, the Senate proceed to vote on confirmation of the nomination. Further, that the Senate then vote on the cloture motion that was filed on Exec. Cal #178, Fred Hochberg, of New York, to be President of the Export-Import Bank of the United States, and if cloture is invoked, the Senate proceed to an immediate vote on confirmation of that nomination. Finally, that following the votes listed above the Senate proceed to the cloture votes on the remaining 3 filed cloture motions.

Senator Reid objected.

We were able to go in and out of Legislative and Executive session by voice votes. In light of this development, the series of procedural votes will no longer be necessary and there will be no further votes this week. The Senate is now in a period of morning business with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. Senator Reid announced there would be a procedural vote around 5:30pm on Monday and a joint Democratic and Republican caucus meeting at 6pm on Monday.

If no agreement on the nominations can be reached, the first cloture vote would occur early Tuesday morning. If cloture is invoked on any of the nominations, there would be up to 8 hours for debate prior to a vote on confirmation of the nomination, except for the Perez nomination, which would have up to 30 hours of post-cloture debate. If cloture is not invoked on a nomination, the Senate would proceed to vote on cloture on the next nomination.

WRAP UP

No ROLL CALL VOTES

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Discharged the Finance committee and passed H.R.2289, to rename section 219(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 as the Kay Bailey Hutchison Spousal IRA.

Adopted H.Con.Res.43, authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony honoring the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela on the occasion of the 95^th anniversary of his birth.

Discharged the Judiciary committee and adopted S.Res.191, designating July 27, 2013, as “National Day of the American Cowboy.”

Began the Rule 14 process of S.1292, the Defund Obamacare Act of 2013. (Cruz)

No EXECUTIVE ITEMS

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Last Floor Action:
3:12:37 P.M. -H.R. 2642
On motion to
recommit with instructions Roll Call 352 – Recorded vote pending.

9:00:25 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
9:00:39 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Mark Meadows to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
9:01:01 A.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Dr. Paul Binion II, Westside Church of God, Fresno, California.
9:03:08 A.M.		POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS ON APPROVAL OF JOURNAL – The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day’s proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Thompson (PA) 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. Thompson (PA) objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the approval of the Journal until a time to be announced. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.
9:03:20 A.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Wittman to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:05:44 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.
9:19:35 A.M.		Ms. Sewell (AL) moved that the House do now adjourn.
9:47:08 A.M.		On motion to adjourn Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 125 – 260 (Roll no. 346).
9:47:16 A.M.	H. Res. 295	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 295 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2642) to provide for the reform and continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through fiscal year 2018, and for other purposes.”
9:48:04 A.M.	H. Res. 295	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 295.
10:02:26 A.M.		The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate agreed to the House amendment to the Senate to H.R. 588, and passed H.R. 251 and H.R. 254.
10:02:27 A.M.	H. Res. 295	DEBATE – The House resumed debate on H. Res. 295.
10:02:28 A.M.	H. Res. 295	During the course of debate on H. Res. 295, the Chair stated that it was not in order to embellish a unanimous consent request with additional remarks in the form of debate.
10:49:32 A.M.	H. Res. 295	<POINT OF ORDER – Mr. Hoyer raised a point of order against the ruling of the Chair regarding what constitutes embellishment of a unanimous consent request. The point of order was overruled.
10:51:04 A.M.	H. Res. 295	Mr. Hoyer appealed the ruling of the chair. The question was then put on sustaining the ruling of the chair.
10:51:16 A.M.	H. Res. 295	Mr. Sessions moved to table the motion to appeal the ruling of the chair.
11:17:51 A.M.	H. Res. 295	On motion to table the appeal of the ruling of the chair Agreed to by recorded vote: 226 – 196 (Roll no. 347).
11:18:04 A.M.	H. Res. 295	DEBATE – The House resumed debate on H. Res. 295.
11:59:18 A.M.		Ms. Fudge moved that the House do now adjourn.
12:22:11 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 138 – 265 (Roll no. 348).
12:22:36 P.M.	H. Res. 295	DEBATE – The House resumed debate on H. Res. 295.
12:41:37 P.M.	H. Res. 295	The previous question was ordered without objection.
1:02:24 P.M.	H. Res. 295	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 223 – 195 (Roll no. 349).
1:02:25 P.M.	H. Res. 295	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:03:00 P.M.	H.R. 2642	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 295. H.R. 2642 — “To provide for the reform and continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through fiscal year 2018, and for other purposes.”
1:03:05 P.M.	H.R. 2642	Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2642 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
1:03:34 P.M.	H.R. 2642	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2642.
1:40:00 P.M.	H.R. 2642	regarding what constitutes embellishment of a unanimous consent request. The point of order was overruled.
1:41:49 P.M.	H.R. 2642	Mr. Watt appealed the ruling of the chair. The question was then put on sustaining the ruling of the chair.
1:42:09 P.M.	H.R. 2642	Mr. Lucas moved to table the motion to appeal the ruling of the chair
2:09:13 P.M.	H.R. 2642	On motion to table the motion to appeal the ruling of the chair Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 226 – 189 (Roll no. 350).
2:20:00 P.M.	H.R. 2642	WORDS TAKEN DOWN – During the course of debate, exception was taken to certain words used and a demand was made to have words taken down. Subsequently, the demand was withdrawn.
2:28:11 P.M.	H.R. 2642	DEBATE – The House resumed debate on H.R. 2642.
2:32:54 P.M.	H.R. 2642	POINT OF ORDER – Mr. Thompson (MS) raised a point of order against the ruling of the Chair regarding what constitutes embellishment of a unanimous consent request. The point of order was overruled.
2:33:28 P.M.	H.R. 2642	Mr. Thompson (MS) appealed the ruling of the chair. The question was then put on sustaining the ruling of the chair.
2:34:45 P.M.	H.R. 2642	Mr. Lucas moved to table the motion to appeal the ruling of the chair
2:54:15 P.M.	H.R. 2642	On motion to table the motion to appeal the ruling of the chair Agreed to by recorded vote: (Roll no. 351).
3:06:28 P.M.	H.R. 2642	The previous question was ordered without objection.
3:06:46 P.M.	H.R. 2642	Ms. Esty moved to recommit with instructions to Agriculture.
3:07:14 P.M.	H.R. 2642	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Esty motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to require the Secretary of Agriculture to conduct annual audits of the food regulatory systems for each country that is eligible to export meat, poultry, or egg products to the United States. The motion would also give the Secretary the authority to transfer funds from any Department of Agriculture account to the Food Safety and Inspection Service account in order to address any food safety emergency.
3:12:37 P.M.	H.R. 2642	On motion to recommit with instructions Roll Call 352 – Recorded vote pending.

3:32:49 P.M.	H.R. 2642	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 198 – 226 (Roll no. 352).
3:40:29 P.M.	H.R. 2642	On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 216 – 208 (Roll no. 353).
3:40:31 P.M.	H.R. 2642	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:41:39 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the Speaker’s approval of the Journal and put the question on agreeing to the Journal de novo.
3:41:58 P.M.		On approving the Journal Agreed to by voice vote.
3:55:32 P.M.		Mr. Cantor asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Thursday, July 11, 2013, it adjourn to meet at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, July 15, 2013. Agreed to without objection.
3:56:01 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
4:51:56 P.M.		Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn.
4:52:07 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
4:52:08 P.M.		The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on July 15, 2013.

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Black History

the Senate considers S.1238,Student loans Congress the House considers HR2609,Energy&Water

07/10/2013 Nativegrl77

The Senate stands in adjournment until 10:00am on Wednesday, July 10, 2013.

Following the prayer and pledge, the Majority Leader will be recognized. It is expected he will renew the motion to proceed to S.1238, the Keep Student Loans Affordable Act of 2013. The time until 12:00pm will be equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.
At 12:00pm, there will be a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.1238, the Keep Student Loans Affordable Act of 2013.

Senator Burr asked unanimous consent that if cloture is not invoked on the pending motion to proceed to S.1238, Keep Student Loans Affordable Act of 2013 (Reed), that it then be in order to move to proceed to S.1241, Bipartisan Student Loan Certainty Act (Manchin); further that the cloture motion which will be at the desk be considered filed on the motion to proceed and further, notwithstanding Rule XXII, the Senate then immediately proceed to vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the pending motion to proceed to the Manchin bill, S.1241. If the request would have been agreed to it would have resulted in 2 cloture votes on motions to proceed to the two versions of student loan rates at noon today.

Senator Harkin objected.

the motion to proceed to S.1238, Keep Student Loans Affordable Act of 2013;

Not Invoked: 51-49

Cloture on the motion to proceed to S.1238, Keep Student Loans Affordable Act, failed 51-49. Senator Reid changed his vote to no and then entered a motion to reconsider in order to preserve his ability to reconsider the failed vote at a later time.

The motion to proceed to S.1238, Keep Student Loans Affordable, remains the pending business.

WRAP UP

ROLL CALL VOTE

1) Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.1238, the Keep Student Loans Affordable Act of 2013; Not Invoked: 51-49

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Concurred in the House amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R.588, the Vietnam Veterans Donor Acknowledgement Act of 2013.

Passed H.R.251, to direct the Secretary of the Interior to convey certain Federal features of the electric distribution system to the South Utah Valley Electric Service District, and for other purposes.

Passed H.R.254, Bonneville Unit Clean Hydropower Facilitation Act.

Adopted S.Res.193, honoring the fallen heroes of the Granite Mountain Interagency Hotshot Crew.

No EXECUTIVE ITEMS

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Last Floor Action:
12:03:58 A.M. – The House adjourned. The
next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on July 10, 2013.

10:00:12 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:20 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Mark E. Amodei to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:54 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.
10:38:08 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:29 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 10.
12:00:51 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
12:01:00 P.M.		POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS ON APPROVAL OF JOURNAL – The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day’s proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Holding 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. Holding objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the approval of the Journal until a time to be announced.
12:02:25 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Ms. Gabbard to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:02:42 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.
12:34:30 P.M.	H.R. 2609	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2609 — “Making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014, and for other purposes.”
12:34:49 P.M.	H.R. 2609	The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
12:35:51 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Mr. Burgess, numbered 17 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds to implement or enforce section 430.32(x), with respect to light bulbs.
12:36:13 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Burgess amendment No. 17 amendment under the five-minute rule.
12:42:31 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the Burgess amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
12:43:01 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Ms. Bass, numbered 29 printed in the Congresssional Record to prohibit the use of funds to implement, administer, or enfore, with respect to hydraulic fracturing operations in the Inglewood Oil Field.
12:43:29 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Bass amendment No. 29 amendment under the five-minute rule.
12:47:49 P.M.	H.R. 2609	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Bass amendment No. 29, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Bass demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
12:48:10 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Mr. Meadows, to prohibit the use of funds to pay salary of individuals appointed to the current position.
12:48:16 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Meadows amendment amendment under the five-minute rule.
12:49:31 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the Meadows amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
12:56:47 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Mr. Scalise, to prohibit the use of funds to implement or enforce the mitigation methodology, referred to as the “Modified Charleston Method”, within the borders of Louisiana.
12:56:57 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Scalise amendment under the five-minute rule.
1:04:52 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the Scalise amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
1:05:02 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Mr. Lynch, to increase the Department of Army Corps of Engineers funds by $20,000,000, and decrease the Fossil fuel research program by $20,000,000.
1:05:04 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Lynch amendment under the five-minute rule.
1:14:43 P.M.	H.R. 2609	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS.
1:15:02 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Mrs. Blackburn, to prohibit the use of funds to finalize, implement, or enforce the proposed ceiling fan rule.
1:15:05 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Blackburn amendment under the five-minute rule.

1:25:27 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the Blackburn amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
1:25:43 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Mr. Higgins, numbered 31 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds to be used to relocate or consolidate general resources of the Buffalo and Chicago Districts of the Corps of Engineers Great Lakes and Ohio River Division.
1:26:08 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Higgins amendment No. 31 amendment under the five-minute rule.
1:35:29 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the Higgins amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
1:35:53 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Mr. Walberg, numbered 32 printed in the Congressional Record.
1:36:16 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Walberg amendment No. 32 amendment under the five-minute rule.
1:38:11 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the Walberg amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
1:38:45 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Mr. Grayson, numbered 14 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds to be used to enter into a contract with any offeror or any of it principals if the offeror certifies, as required by Federal Acquisition Regulation.
1:39:08 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Grayson amendment No. 14 amendment under the five-minute rule.
1:39:15 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the Grayson amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
1:43:06 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Mr. Barrow (GA), numbered 26 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds for the purchase or hire of motor vehicles.
1:43:29 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Barrow amendment No. 26 amendment under the five-minute rule.
1:46:21 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the Barrow (GA) amendment; Failed by voice vote.
1:47:20 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Mr. Scalise, to increase coastal restoration construction by $2,000,000 within the Department of Army-Corps of Engineers, and reduce the administration account within the Department of Energy by $2,000,000.
1:47:24 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Scalise amendment under the five-minute rule.
1:59:15 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the Scalise amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
2:28:12 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the Hastings (FL) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 328).
2:34:27 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the Garamendi amendment; Failed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 329).
2:40:47 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 330).
2:47:27 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the Jackson Lee amendment; Failed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 331).
2:54:34 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the Quigley amendment; Failed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 332).
3:03:27 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the Heck (NV) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 333).
3:03:32 P.M.	H.R. 2609	Mr. Frelinghuysen moved that the committee rise.
3:03:51 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
3:04:05 P.M.	H.R. 2609	Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2609 as unfinished business.
3:04:15 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.

5:15:05 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 10.
5:15:59 P.M.	H.R. 2609	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2609 — “Making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014, and for other purposes.”
5:16:10 P.M.	H.R. 2609	The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
5:16:11 P.M.	H.R. 2609	VACATING PROCEEDINGS – Ms. Bass asked unanimous consent to withdraw her request for a recorded vote on the Bass (CA) amendment to the end that the amendment stand disposed of by voice vote. Agreed to without objection.
5:17:07 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the Bass amendment; Failed by voice vote.
5:46:47 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the Polis amendment; Failed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 334).
5:53:59 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the Burgess amendment; Failed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 335).
6:01:02 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the Burgess amendment; Failed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 336).
6:07:31 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the Titus amendment; Failed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 337).
6:14:47 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the Lynch amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: (Roll no. 338).
6:16:42 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Mr. Gosar, to prohibit use of funds in the bill for activities proposed in the memorandum from Steven Chu, Secretary of Energy, to the Power Marketing Administrators with the subject line “Power Marketing Administrations’ Role” and dated March 16, 2012.
6:16:45 P.M.	H.R. 2609	>DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Gosar amendment under the five-minute rule.
6:22:00 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the Gosar amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
6:23:13 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Mr. Whitfield, to prohibit use of funds in the bill by the Department of Energy for wind energy programs.
6:23:15 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Whitfield amendment under the five-minute rule.
6:36:47 P.M.	H.R. 2609	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Whitfield amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Whitfield demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
6:41:57 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Mr. Turner, to prohibit use of funds in the bill to reduce the nuclear forces of the United States in contravention of the Arms Control and Disarmament Act.
6:41:59 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Turner amendment under the five-minute rule.
6:47:59 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the Turner amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
6:48:27 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Mr. Lujan, Ben Ray (NM), to revise funding levels in the bill by reducing the amount made available for “Corps of Engineers-Civil–Expenses”, and increasing the amount made available for “Corps of Engineers-Civil–Construction”, by $15 million.
6:48:33 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Ben Ray Lujan amendment under the five-minute rule.
6:51:04 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the Lujan, Ben Ray (NM) amendment; Failed by voice vote.
6:52:37 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Mr. Nugent, to prohibit use of funds in the bill to bring an action against the United States.
6:52:40 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Nugent amendment under the five-minute rule.
6:55:34 P.M.	H.R. 2609	By unanimous consent, the Nugent amendment was withdrawn.
6:56:50 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Mr. Engel, to prohibit use of funds to lease or purchase new light duty vehicles for any executive fleet, or for an agency’s fleet inventory, except in accordance with Presidential Memorandum–Federal Fleet Performance, dated May 24, 2011.
6:56:58 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Engel amendment under the five-minute rule.
7:00:16 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the Engel amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
7:01:30 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Mr. Garcia, to revise funding levels by reducing the amount made available for “Corps of Engineers-Civil–Expenses”, and by increasing the amount made available for “Corp of Engineers-Civil–Construction”, by $1 million.
7:01:33 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 2609, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Garcia amendment under the five-minute rule.
7:03:03 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the Garcia amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
7:04:16 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Mr. Fleming, to prohibit use of funds to pay the salary of any officer or employee to carry out section 301 of the Hoover Power Plant act of 1984 added by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
7:04:50 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Fleming amendment under the five-minute rule.
7:11:54 P.M.	H.R. 2609	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Fleming amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Fleming demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
7:12:41 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Mr. Garamendi, numbered 28 printed in the Congressional Record to revise funding levels by reducing the amount made available for “Atomic Energy Defense Activities–National Nuclear Security Administration–Weapons Activities”, and increasing the amount made available by “Corps of Engineers-Civil–Construction”, by $100 million.
7:12:43 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Garamendi amendment No. 28 under the five-minute rule.
7:22:56 P.M.	H.R. 2609	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Garamendi amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Garamendi demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
7:23:11 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Mr. Luetkemeyer, to prohibit use of funds for the study of the Missouri River Projects authorized in section 108 of the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2009 (division C of Public Law 111-8).
7:23:15 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Luetkemeyer amendment under the five-minute rule.
7:26:32 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the Luetkemeyer amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
7:31:43 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Mr. Luetkemeyer, to prohibit use of funds to continue the study conducted by the Army Corps of Engineers pursuant to section 5018(a)(1) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2007.
7:31:47 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Leutkemeyer amendment under the five-minute rule.
7:37:45 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the Luetkemeyer amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
7:42:39 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Mrs. Noem, to prohibit use of funds to issue rules or regulations to establish a fee for surplus water from Missouri River reservoirs.
7:42:42 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Noem amendment under the five-minute rule.
7:48:13 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the Noem amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
7:49:34 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Ms. Speier, to provide that the amount otherwise made available for “Department of Energy–Energy Programs–Fossil Energy Research and Development” is reduced by $30 million.
7:49:40 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Speier amendment under the five-minute rule.
7:53:14 P.M.	H.R. 2609	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Speier amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Speier demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
7:58:42 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Mr. Grayson, to revise funding levels by reducing the amount made available for “Energy Programs–Fossil Energy Research and Development” and increasing the amount made available for “Corps of Engineers-Civil–Flood Control and Coastal Emergencies”, by $10 million.
7:58:45 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Grayson amendment under the five-minute rule.
8:02:59 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the Grayson amendment; Failed by voice vote.
8:06:52 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Mr. Chabot, to reduce the funding levels for “Appalachian Regional Commi ssion”, “Delta Regional Authority”, “Denali Commission”, “Northern Border Regional Commission”, and “Southeast Crescent Regional Commission” to $0.
8:06:55 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Chabot amendment under the five-minute rule.
8:22:13 P.M.	H.R. 2609	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Chabot amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Chabot demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
8:23:00 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Mr. Butterfield, to express the sense of Congress that the Army Corps of Engineers should take into consideration and prioritize emergency operations, repairs, mitigation activities, and other activities in response to or in anticipation of any flood, hurricane, or other natural disaster when evaluating construction projects.
8:23:06 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Butterfield amendment under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point order.
8:27:27 P.M.	H.R. 2609	Mr. Frelinghuysen raised a point of order against the Butterfield amendment. Mr. Frelinghuysen stated that the amendment proposed to change existing law and constituted legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.
8:29:38 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Mr. Kelly (PA), numbered 20 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit use of funds to develop or submit a proposal to expand the authorized uses of the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund.
8:29:56 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Kelly (PA) amendment under the five-minute rule.

8:44:44 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the Kelly (PA) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
8:48:02 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Mr. LaMalfa, to prohibit use of funds to regulate activities identified in subparagraphs (A) and (C) of section 404(f)(1) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1344(f)(1)(A),(C)).
8:48:04 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the LaMalfa amendment under the five-minute rule.
8:54:42 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the LaMalfa amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
8:55:26 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Mr. King (IA), to prohibit use of funds by the United States Army Corps of Engineers for sediment or soil dumping into the Missouri River.
8:55:28 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the King (IA) amendment under the five-minute rule.
9:01:16 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the King (IA) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
9:02:07 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Mr. Flores, to prohibit use of funds to implement, administer, or enforce the National Ocean Policy developed under Executive Order No. 13547 of July 19, 2010 (75 Fed. Reg. 43023, relating to the stewardship of oceans, coasts, and the Great Lakes).
9:02:10 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Flores amendment under the five-minute rule.
9:09:14 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the Flores amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
9:10:44 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Mr. Flores, to prohibit use of funds to implement, administer, or enforce section 526 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (Public Law 110-140; 42 U.S.C. 17142).
9:10:47 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Flores amendment under the five-minute rule.
9:13:44 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the Flores amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
9:14:12 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Mr. Bridenstine, to prohibit use of funds by the Corps of Engineers to set water storage prices for municipal use for a nonhydropower lake constructed by the Corps above the price that was set at the time of the completion of that lake.
9:14:14 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Bridenstine amendment under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.
9:17:23 P.M.	H.R. 2609	Mr. Frelinghuysen raised a point of order against the Bridenstine amendment. Mr. Frelinghuysen stated that the provisions of the Bridenstine amendment result in a net increase in budget authority and violate H. Res. 5, 113th Congress. The Chair sustained the point of order.
9:21:13 P.M.	H.R. 2609	UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
9:53:24 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the Whitfield amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 94 – 329 (Roll no. 339).
9:58:20 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the Fleming amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 230 – 194 (Roll no. 340).
10:02:20 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the Garamendi amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 170 – 253 (Roll no. 341).
10:05:54 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the Speier amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 174 – 250 (Roll no. 342).
10:09:05 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the Chabot amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 147 – 273 (Roll no. 343).
10:09:29 P.M.	H.R. 2609	Mr. Frelinghuysen moved for the Committee of the Whole to rise and report.
10:09:37 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On motion to rise and report Agreed to by voice vote.
10:09:43 P.M.	H.R. 2609	The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2609.
10:10:35 P.M.	H.R. 2609	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
10:10:51 P.M.	H.R. 2609	The House adopted the amendments en gross as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
10:11:44 P.M.	H.R. 2609	Mr. Schneider moved to recommit with instructions to Appropriations.
10:12:04 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – The House proceeded with ten minutes of debate on the Schneider motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with amendments which would increase the Corps of Engineers Investigations and Construction accounts by a total of $3.65 million (intended to combat invasive species in the Great Lakes and across the nation); increase the Flood Control and Coastal Emergencies account by $7 million (intended to deal with upcoming hurricanes); increase the Renewable Energy, Energy Reliability, and Efficiency account by $2 million (intended for the US-Israel Energy Cooperation Program); and decrease the Departmental Administration account by $12.65 million.
10:18:43 P.M.	H.R. 2609	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
10:25:16 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 195 – 230 (Roll no. 344).
10:32:41 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 227 – 198 (Roll no. 345).
10:32:42 P.M.	H.R. 2609	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
10:32:52 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal on which further proceedings had been postponed.
10:33:03 P.M.		On approving the Journal Agreed to by voice vote.
10:33:53 P.M.		Mr. Latham asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 9:00 a.m. on July 11. Agreed to without objection.
10:34:44 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.

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the Senate considers S.1238,StudentLoanRates CONGRESS the House

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The Senate stands in adjournment until 10:00am on Tuesday, July 9, 2013.
Following the prayer and pledge, the Majority Leader will be recognized. It is expected he will renew the motion to proceed to S.1238, the Keep Student Loans Affordable Act of 2013. The time until 11:00am will be equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees with the Majority controlling the first half and the Republicans controlling the final half.
At 11:00am, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider Executive Calendar #97, the nomination of Jennifer A. Dorsey, of Nevada, to be United States District Judge for the District of Nevada. There will be up to one hour of debate equally divided and controlled in the usual form. Upon the use or yielding back of time (at approximately 12:00pm), there will be a roll call vote on confirmation of the Dorsey nomination.
The Senate will recess from 12:30pm until 2:15pm to allow the weekly caucus meetings.
During Monday’s session of the Senate, cloture was filed on the motion to proceed to S.1238. Under the rule, that cloture vote will occur one hour after the Senate convenes on Wednesday

12:01pm The Senate began a roll call vote on confirmation of the nomination of Jennifer A. Dorsey, of Nevada, to be United States District Judge for the District of Nevada;

Confirmed: 54-41

WRAP UP

ROLL CALL VOTE

1) Confirmation of Executive Calendar #97, the nomination of Jennifer A. Dorsey, of Nevada, to be United States District Judge for the District of Nevada; Confirmed: 54-41

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Adopted S.Res.151, A resolution urging the Government of Afghanistan to ensure transparent and credible presidential and provincial elections in April 2014 by adhering to internationally accepted democratic standards, establishing a transparent electoral process, and ensuring security for voters and candidates with a committee-reported substitute amendment and a committee-reported amendment to the preamble.

EXECUTIVE ITEMS

Confirmed the following:

DEPARTMENT OF STATE

Executive Calendar #192 Daniel R. Russel – to be an Assistant Secretary of State (East Asian and Pacific Affairs)

Executive Calendar #193 Geoffrey R. Pyatt – a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Ukraine

Executive Calendar #194 Tulinabo Salama Mushingi – a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Burkina Faso

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Last Floor Action:
10:00:23 P.M. – The House adjourned. The
next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on July 9, 2013.

10:00:00 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:01:21 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Chris Collins to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:01:41 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.
10:35:55 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:00 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 9.
12:00:00 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
12:00:49 P.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. Wilson (SC) demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Wilson (SC) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the approval of the Journal until later in the legislative day.
12:01:20 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Guthrie to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:01:43 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.
12:23:52 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 July 9, 2013 at 10:50 a.m. stating that that body had passed S. 793.
12:24:20 P.M.	H. Res. 288	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 288 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2609) making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014, and for other purposes.”
12:26:00 P.M.	H. Res. 288	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 288.
1:32:54 P.M.	H. Res. 288	On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 220 – 182 (Roll no. 308).
1:42:27 P.M.	H. Res. 288	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 226 – 178 (Roll no. 309).
1:42:28 P.M.	H. Res. 288	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:42:32 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the question of agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal on which further proceedings had been postponed.
1:49:47 P.M.		On approving the Journal Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 262 – 138, 1 Present (Roll no. 310).
1:50:24 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 43	Mr. Harper asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
1:50:28 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 43	Considered by unanimous consent. H. Con. Res. 43 — “Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony honoring the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela on the occasion of the 95th anniversary of his birth.”
1:50:55 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 43	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
1:50:58 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 43	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:52:42 P.M.	H.R. 2609	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 288. H.R. 2609 — “Making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014, and for other purposes.”
1:52:47 P.M.	H.R. 2609	Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2609 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. Bill is open to amendments. The resolution provides that the bill shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute rule.
1:53:08 P.M.	H.R. 2609	House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 288 and Rule XVIII.
1:53:09 P.M.	H.R. 2609	The Speaker designated the Honorable Randy Hultgren to act as Chairman of the Committee.
1:53:15 P.M.	H.R. 2609	GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 2609.
3:09:29 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Mr. Kelly (PA), to require the Army Corps of Engineers, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the National Park Service, and the U.S. Geological Survey to lead an effort to slow the spread of Asian Carp in the Ohio River basin and tributaries.
3:09:33 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Kelly (PA) amendment under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.
3:11:57 P.M.	H.R. 2609	By unanimous consent, the Kelly (PA) amendment was withdrawn.
3:15:24 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Mr. Moran, numbered 1 printed in the Congressional Record to strike section 107 of the bill which prohibits the use of funds to implement regulations pertaining to the definition of waters under the jurisdiction of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act.
3:16:26 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Moran amendment No. 1 under the five-minute rule.
3:44:26 P.M.	H.R. 2609	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Moran amendment No. 1, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Moran demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
3:45:38 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Mr. Moran, numbered 2 printed in the Congressional Record to strike section 112 which pertains to the definition of fill material or discharge of fill material for the purposes of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act.
3:45:56 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Moran amendment No. 2 under the five-minute rule.
4:09:52 P.M.	H.R. 2609	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Moran amendment No. 2, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Moran demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
4:24:07 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Mrs. Noem, to increase by $25,000,000 the Water and Related Resources account and decrease the Renewable Energy, Energy Reliability and Efficiency account by the same amount.
4:24:09 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Noem amendment under the five-minute rule.
4:31:33 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the Noem amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
4:33:44 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Mr. Hastings (WA), to reduce funds in the Renewable Energy, Energy Reliability and Efficiency account by $9,518,000; reduce funding for the Departmental Administration account by $20,000,000; and increase funding for the Defense Environmental Cleanup account by $22,586,500.
4:33:46 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Hastings (WA) amendment under the five-minute rule.
4:42:38 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the Hastings (WA) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
4:42:48 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Ms. Johnson, E. B., to reduce the Defense Environmental Cleanup account by $1,655,900,180 and to increase funding for the Renewable Energy , Energy Reliability, and Efficiency account by $992,620,780; increase funding for the Science Activities account by $430,029,400; and increase funding for the Advanced Research Projects account by $233,250,000.
4:42:50 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the E.B. Johnson (TX) amendment under the five-minute rule.
5:06:12 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the Johnson, E. B. amendment; Failed by voice vote.
5:06:45 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Mr. Takano, numbered 7 printed in the Congressional Record to increase by $245,000,000 the Renewable Energy, Energy Reliability and Efficiency account and decrease the Weapons Activities account by $245,000,000.
5:07:01 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Takano amendment No. 7 amendment under the five-minute rule.
5:13:04 P.M.	H.R. 2609	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Takano amendment No. 7, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Takano demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
5:14:04 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Mr. Perry, to increase the Renewable Energy, Energy Reliability and Efficiency account by 31 million and decrease the Departmental Administration account by a similar amount.
5:14:06 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Perry amendment under the five-minute rule.
5:21:43 P.M.	H.R. 2609	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Perry amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Perry demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
5:22:35 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Ms. Castor (FL), to increase the Renewable Energy, Energy Reliability, and Efficiency account by $1,127,954,000.
5:22:51 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Castor amendment under the five-minute rule pending a reservation of a point of order.
5:27:51 P.M.	H.R. 2609	Mr. Frelinghuysen raised a point of order against the Castor (FL) amendment. Mr. Frelinghuysen stated that the amendment increased net budget authority. The Chair sustained the point of order.
5:31:00 P.M.	H.R. 2609	Ms. Castor (FL) appealed the ruling of the Chair. The question was then put on sustaining the ruling of the Chair.
5:31:07 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On sustaining the ruling of the Chair. Agreed to by voice vote.
5:33:37 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Mr. Broun (GA), to reduce the Renewable Energy, Energy Reliability, and Efficiency account by 9,826,370 and apply the savings to the spending reduction account.
5:33:39 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Broun amendment under the five-minute rule.
5:39:47 P.M.	H.R. 2609	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the First Broun amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Kaptur demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
5:40:01 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Mr. Cohen, to increase the Renewable Energy, Energy Reliability, and Efficiency account by 50 million and reduce the Weapons Activities account by a similar amount.
5:40:40 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Cohen amendment under the five-minute rule.
5:48:44 P.M.	H.R. 2609	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Cohen amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Cohen demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
5:49:21 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Mr. Broun (GA), to reduce the Renewable Energy, Energy Reliability, and Efficiency account by 4,751,000 and apply the savings to the spending reduction account.
5:49:23 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Broun amendment under the five-minute rule.
5:53:11 P.M.	H.R. 2609	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Second Broun amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Broun demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
6:22:29 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the Moran amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 177 – 236 (Roll no. 311).
6:31:00 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the Moran amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 188 – 226 (Roll no. 312).
6:38:03 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the Takano amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 152 – 264 (Roll no. 313).
6:45:12 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the Perry amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 140 – 275 (Roll no. 314).
6:57:07 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 153 – 257 (Roll no. 315).
6:57:17 P.M.	H.R. 2609	Mr. Frelinghuysen moved that the Committee rise.
6:57:32 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
6:57:47 P.M.	H.R. 2609	Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2609 as unfinished business.
6:58:21 P.M.		Mr. Bishop (UT) filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 292.
6:59:10 P.M.	H.R. 2609	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2609 — “Making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014, and for other purposes.”
7:00:15 P.M.	H.R. 2609	The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
7:01:10 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Mr. Swalwell (CA), to increase funds in the Renewable Energy, Energy Reliablity, and Efficiency account by $1,000,000 and reduce the funds in the Departmental Administration account by $1,000,000.
7:02:05 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Swalwell amendment under the five-minute rule.
7:07:58 P.M.	H.R. 2609	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Swalwell amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Swalwell demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
7:08:25 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Mr. McClintock, to reduce funds in the Renewable Energy, Energy Reliability, and Efficiency, Nuclear Energy, and Fossil Energy Resarcy and Devopment accounts and increase funds in the Spending Reduction Account by $1,543,929,000.
7:08:27 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the McClintock amendment under the five-minute rule.
7:25:43 P.M.	H.R. 2609	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the McClintock amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. McClintock demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
7:26:05 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Mr. Peters (CA), to increase funds in the Renewable Energy, Energy Reliability, and Efficiency account by $10,000,000 and reduce funds in the Departmental Administration account by $10,000,000.
7:26:08 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Peters (CA) amendment under the five-minute rule.
7:29:56 P.M.	H.R. 2609	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Peters (CA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Peters (CA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
7:30:46 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Mr. Perlmutter, to increase funds in the Renewable Energy, Energy Reliability, and Efficiency account by $15,000,000 and reduce funds in the Weapons Activities account by $15,000,000.
7:30:48 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Perlmutter amendment under the five-minute rule.
7:38:16 P.M.	H.R. 2609	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Perlmutter amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Perlmutter demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
7:38:46 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Mr. Connolly, to increase funds in the Renewable Energy, Energy Reliability, and Efficiency account by $15,500,000 and reduce funds in the Weapons Activities account by $15,500,000.
7:38:48 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Connolly amendment under the five-minute rule.
7:45:43 P.M.	H.R. 2609	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Connolly amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Connolly demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
7:46:36 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Mr. Tonko, to increase funds in the Renewable Energy, Energy Reliability, and Efficiency account by $145,000,000 and reduce funds in the Nuclear Energy account by $50,000,000; the Fossil Energy Research and Development account by $40,000,000; and the Weapons Activites account by $55,000,000.
7:46:39 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Tonko amendment under the five-minute rule, pending the reservation of a point of order.
7:51:21 P.M.	H.R. 2609	Mr. Frelinghuysen raised a point of order against the Tonko amendment. Mr. Frelinghuysen stated that the amendment increased net budget authority. The Chair sustained the point of order.
7:52:24 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Mr. Takano, to increase funds in the Renewable Energy, Energy Reliability, and Efficiency account by $20,000,000 and reduce funds in the Weapons Activities Account by $20,000,000.
7:52:26 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Takano amendment under the five-minute rule.
7:55:47 P.M.	H.R. 2609	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Second Takano amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Takano demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
7:55:58 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Mr. Takano, to increase funds in the Renewable Energy, Energy Reliability, and Efficiency account by $40,000,000 and reduce funds in the Weapons Activities Account by $40,000,000.
7:56:00 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Takano amendment under the five-minute rule.
7:59:18 P.M.	H.R. 2609	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Third Takano amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Takano demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
7:59:32 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Mr. Heck (NV), to reduce funds in the Nuclear Energy account by $25,000,000 and increase funds in the Science account by $25,000,000.
7:59:33 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Heck (NV) amendment under the five-minute rule.
8:14:17 P.M.	H.R. 2609	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Heck (NV) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Heck (NV) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
8:14:35 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Ms. Brownley (CA), Amendment to reduce funding in the Nuclear Energy account by $5,000,000 and increase funding in the Non-Defense Environmental Cleanup account by $5,000,000.
8:14:36 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Brownley amendment under the five-minute rule, pending the reservation of a point of order.
8:18:59 P.M.	H.R. 2609	Mr. Frelinghuysen raised a point of order against the Brownley (CA) amendment. Mr. Frelinghuysen stated that the amendment increased net budget authority. The Chair sustained the point of order.
8:20:48 P.M.	H.R. 2609	<action_description>Ms. Brownley (CA) appealed the ruling of the Chair. The question was then put on sustaining the ruling of the Chair.
8:21:00 P.M.	H.R. 2609	<action_description>On sustaining the ruling of the Chair. Agreed to by voice vote.
8:21:25 P.M.	H.R. 2609	<action_description>An amendment, offered by Mr. Butterfield, to reduce funds in the Fossil Energy Research and Development account by $29,000,000 and increase funds in the Advanced Research Projects Agency – Energy account by $127,000,000 and the Weapons Activities account by $98,000,000.
8:21:26 P.M.	H.R. 2609	<action_description>DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Butterfield amendment under the five-minute rule.
8:25:01 P.M.	H.R. 2609	<action_description>POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Butterfield amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Butterfield demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
8:25:47 P.M.	H.R. 2609	<action_description>An amendment, offered by Mr. Reed, to increase the funds in the Non-Defense Environmental Cleanup account by $18,956,000 and reduce the funds in the Departmental Administration account by $9,478,000 and the Office of the Administrator account by $9,478,000.
8:25:49 P.M.	H.R. 2609	<action_description>DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Reed amendment under the five-minute rule.
8:33:28 P.M.	H.R. 2609	<action_description>On agreeing to the Reed amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
8:33:49 P.M.	H.R. 2609	<action_description>An amendment, offered by Mr. Broun (GA), to reduce funds in the Secience account by $158,309,900 and increase the funds in the Spending Reduction account by $158,309,900.
8:33:51 P.M.	H.R. 2609	<action_description>DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Broun amendment under the five-minute rule.
8:40:42 P.M.	H.R. 2609	<action_description>On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment; Failed by voice vote.
8:41:04 P.M.	H.R. 2609	<action_description>An amendment, offered by Mr. Hastings (FL), to increase funds in the Science account by $223,000,000 and reduce funds in the Weapons Activities account by $223,000,000.
8:41:06 P.M.	H.R. 2609	<action_description>DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Hastings (FL) amendment under the five-minute rule.
8:50:04 P.M.	H.R. 2609	<action_description>POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Hastings (FL) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Hastings (FL) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
8:50:25 P.M.	H.R. 2609	<action_description>An amendment, offered by Mr. Foster, to increase funds in the Science account by $500,000,000 and reduce funds in the Weapons Activities account.
8:50:27 P.M.	H.R. 2609	<action_description>DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Foster amendment under the five-minute rule.
9:02:20 P.M.	H.R. 2609	<action_description>POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Foster amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Foster demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
9:03:05 P.M.	H.R. 2609	<action_description>An amendment, offered by Mr. Garamendi, to increase funds in the Advanced Research Projects Agency – Energy account by $329,000,000 and reduce funds in the Weapons Activites account by $329,000,000.
9:03:07 P.M.	H.R. 2609	<action_description>DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Garamendi amendment under the five-minute rule.
9:10:43 P.M.	H.R. 2609	<action_description>POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Garamendi amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Polis demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
9:11:34 P.M.	H.R. 2609	<action_description>An amendment, offered by Mr. Schiff, to increase funds in the Advanced Research Projects Agency – Energy by $20,000,000 and reduce funds in the Departmental Administration by $20,000,000.
9:11:36 P.M.	H.R. 2609	<action_description>DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Schiff amendment under the five-minute rule.
9:25:52 P.M.	H.R. 2609	<action_description>On agreeing to the Schiff amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
9:26:00 P.M.	H.R. 2609	<action_description>An amendment, offered by Mr. Broun (GA), to reduce funds in the Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Loan Program to $0 and increase funds in the Spending Reduction account to $6,000,000.
9:26:01 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Broun amendment under the five-minute rule.
9:28:17 P.M.	H.R. 2609	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Fourth Broun amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Broun (GA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
9:29:13 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Ms. Jackson Lee, to increase funds in the Departmental Administration account by $1,000,000 and reduce funds in the Weapons Activities account by $1,200,000.
9:29:15 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Jackson Lee amendment under the five-minute rule.
9:41:07 P.M.	H.R. 2609	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Jackson Lee amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Jackson Lee demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
9:41:56 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Mr. Broun (GA), to reduce funds in the Departmental Administration account by $9,500,000 and apply the savings to the Spending Reduction account.
9:41:57 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Broun amendment under the five-minute rule.
9:48:44 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment; Failed by voice vote.
9:49:24 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Mr. Quigley, to reduce funds in the Weapons Activities account by $23,700,000 and apply the savings to the Spending Reduction account.
9:49:26 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Quigley amendment under the five-minute rule.
10:03:29 P.M.	H.R. 2609	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Quigley amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Quigley demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
10:04:35 P.M.	H.R. 2609	UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the question of adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
10:29:55 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the Cohen amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 168 – 241 (Roll no. 316).
10:34:12 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 158 – 256 (Roll no. 317).
10:37:29 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the Swalwell (CA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 201 – 213 (Roll no. 318).
10:41:02 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the McClintock amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 115 – 300 (Roll no. 319).
10:44:21 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the Peters (CA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 191 – 223 (Roll no. 320).
10:48:12 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the Perlmutter amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 177 – 238 (Roll no. 321).
10:51:37 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the Connolly amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 174 – 242 (Roll no. 322).
10:54:48 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the Takano amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 164 – 252 (Roll no. 323).
10:58:54 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the Takano amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 166 – 250 (Roll no. 324).
11:02:59 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the Heck (NV) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 81 – 335 (Roll no. 325).
11:06:18 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the Butterfield amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 150 – 266 (Roll no. 326).
11:09:28 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the Foster amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 143 – 273 (Roll no. 327).
11:11:12 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Mr. Heck (NV), to increase funds in the Weapons Activities account by $14,000,000 and reduce funds in the Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation account by $16,546,000.
11:11:34 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Heck (NV) amendment under the five-minute rule.
11:17:23 P.M.	H.R. 2609	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Heck (NV) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Heck (NV) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
11:17:37 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Mr. Polis, to reduce the funds in the Weapons Activities account by $13,072,000 and apply the savings to the Spending Reduction account.
11:17:53 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Polis amendment under the five-minute rule.
11:24:58 P.M.	H.R. 2609	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Polis amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Polis demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
11:26:07 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Mr. Burgess, to reduce funds in the Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation account by $48,000,000 and apply the savings to the Spending Reduction account.
11:26:09 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Burgess amendment under the five-minute rule.
11:43:05 P.M.	H.R. 2609	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the First Burgess amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Burgess demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
11:44:24 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Mr. Burgess, to strike langauge providing that the Secretary of Energy may make $48,000,000 available for the purpose of carrying out domestic uranium enrichment research, development, and demonstration activities.
11:44:26 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Burgess amendment under the five-minute rule.
11:45:16 P.M.	H.R. 2609	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Second Burgess amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Burgess demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
11:45:26 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Mr. Garamendi, to redirect $1,000,000 in funding within the Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation account.
11:45:28 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Garamendi amendment under the five-minute rule.
11:52:49 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the Garamendi amendment; Failed by voice vote.
11:54:04 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Mr. Frelinghuysen, to amend section 311 requiring the Secretary of Energy to submit a report that provides an analysis of alternitives for each major warhead refurbishment program that reaches Phase 6.3.
11:54:05 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Frelinghuysen amendment under the five-minute rule.
11:54:40 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the Frelinghuysen amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
11:57:06 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Ms. Titus, to strike section 509 from the bill.
11:58:29 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Titus amendment under the five-minute rule.
12:01:17 A.M.	H.R. 2609	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Titus amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Titus demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
12:02:16 A.M.	H.R. 2609	Mr. Frelinghuysen moved that the Committee rise.
12:02:26 A.M.	H.R. 2609	On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
12:02:34 A.M.	H.R. 2609	Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2609 as unfinished business.
12:03:48 A.M.		Mr. Frelinghuysen moved that the House do now adjourn.
12:03:55 A.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
12:03:58 A.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on July 10, 2013.

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07/08/2013 Nativegrl77

The Senate will convene at 2:00pm on Monday, July 8, 2013.
Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 5:00pm with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.
At 5:00pm, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider Executive Calendar #90, the nomination of Gregory Alan Phillips, of Wyoming, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Tenth Circuit 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 Phillips nomination.
After the senate convened today, Senator Reid moved to proceed to Calendar #124, S.1238, Keep Student Loans Affordable Act of 2013 (Reed (RI)). A vote on the motion to proceed to the student loan bill has not been scheduled at this time.The Senate is in a period of morning business until 5:00pm with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. Senator Scott is currently delivering his maiden speech.At 5:00pm, the Senate will turn to Executive Session to consider Executive Calendar #90, the nomination of Gregory Alan Phillips, of Wyoming, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Tenth Circuit. There will be up to 30 minutes for debate equally divided prior to a vote on confirmation of the nomination. If all time is used, the vote would begin at approximately 5:30pm today.Before the recess we were able to lock in agreements to consider the Dorsey (Nevada District Judge) and West (Associate Attorney General) nominations. We could vote on confirmation of those nominations tomorrow.Order to consider Dorsey nominationAt a time to be determined by the Majority Leader, in consultation with the Republican Leader, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider the nomination of Executive Calendar #97 Jennifer A. Dorsey, of Nevada, to be United States District for the District of Nevada. There will be 1 hour for debate equally divided in the usual form. Following the use or yielding back of time, the Senate will proceed to vote on confirmation of the nomination.Order to consider West nomination
At a time to be determined by the Majority Leader, in consultation with the Republican Leader, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider the nomination of Executive Calendar #186 Derek Anthony West, of California, to be Associate Attorney General. There will be one hour for debate equally divided in the usual form. Following the use or yielding back of time, the Senate will proceed to vote on confirmation of the nomination.
After the senate convened today, Senator Reid moved to proceed to Calendar #124, S.1238, Keep Student Loans Affordable Act of 2013 (Reed (RI)). A vote on the motion to proceed to the student loan bill has not been scheduled at this time.The Senate is in a period of morning business until 5:00pm with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. Senator Scott is currently delivering his maiden speech.
At 5:00pm, the Senate will turn to Executive Session to consider Executive Calendar #90, the nomination of Gregory Alan Phillips, of Wyoming, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Tenth Circuit. There will be up to 30 minutes for debate equally divided prior to a vote on confirmation of the nomination. If all time is used, the vote would begin at approximately 5:30pm today.

Before the recess we were able to lock in agreements to consider the Dorsey (Nevada District Judge) and West (Associate Attorney General) nominations. We could vote on confirmation of those nominations tomorrow.

Order to consider Dorsey nomination

At a time to be determined by the Majority Leader, in consultation with the Republican Leader, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider the nomination of Executive Calendar #97 Jennifer A. Dorsey, of Nevada, to be United States District for the District of Nevada. There will be 1 hour for debate equally divided in the usual form. Following the use or yielding back of time, the Senate will proceed to vote on confirmation of the nomination.

Order to consider West nomination

At a time to be determined by the Majority Leader, in consultation with the Republican Leader, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider the nomination of Executive Calendar #186 Derek Anthony West, of California, to be Associate Attorney General. There will be one hour for debate equally divided in the usual form. Following the use or yielding back of time, the Senate will proceed to vote on confirmation of the nomination.
5:30pm The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #90, the nomination of Gregory Alan Phillips, of Wyoming, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Tenth Circuit;Confirmed: 88-0
Senator Reid filed cloture on the motion to proceed to Calendar #124, S.1238, Keep Student Loans Affordable Act of 2013. Under Rule XXII, the cloture vote would occur one hour after the Senate convenes on Wednesday. Senators will be notified when the vote is scheduled.
WRAP UP
ROLL CALL VOTE1) Confirmation of Executive Calendar #90, the nomination of Gregory Alan Phillips, of Wyoming, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Tenth Circuit; Confirmed: 88-0
LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Passed S.793, a bill to support revitalization and reform of the Organization of American States, and for other purposes.

No additional EXECUTIVE ITEMS

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The next meeting in the House is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on July 8, 2013.

2:00:08 P.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
2:00:23 P.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Steve Womack to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
2:00:41 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
2:01:59 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:02:02 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Israel to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:02:10 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:13:10 P.M.		The House received a communication from Chandra Harris, District Director, Office of Representative David Scott. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Ms. Harris notified the House that she had been served with a subpoena issued by the Superior Court of Clayton County, Georgia for testimony in a civil case and that after consultation with the Office of General Counsel, she had determined that compliance with the subpoena was not consistent with the privileges and rights of the House.
2:14:38 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for approximately 5:30 p.m. today.

2:14:38 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for approximately 5:30 p.m. today.
5:30:14 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 8.
5:30:22 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
5:30:29 P.M.	H.R. 1341	Mr. Fincher moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1341 — “To require the Financial Stability Oversight Council to conduct a study of the likely effects of the differences between the United States and other jurisdictions in implementing the derivatives credit valuation adjustment capital requirement.”
5:30:57 P.M.	H.R. 1341	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:30:58 P.M.	H.R. 1341	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1341.
5:40:22 P.M.	H.R. 1341	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.
5:40:33 P.M.	H.R. 1564	Mr. Hurt moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1564 — “To amend the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 to prohibit the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board from requiring public companies to use specific auditors or require the use of different auditors on a rotating basis.”
5:40:56 P.M.	H.R. 1564	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:40:58 P.M.	H.R. 1564	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1564.
5:57:49 P.M.	H.R. 1564	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.
5:58:11 P.M.	H.R. 1171	Mr. DeSantis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 1171 — “To amend title 40, United States Code, to improve veterans service organizations access to Federal surplus personal property.”
5:58:38 P.M.	H.R. 1171	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:58:39 P.M.	H.R. 1171	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1171.
6:05:33 P.M.	H.R. 1171	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.
6:06:26 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for approximately 6:30 p.m. today

6:06:26 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for approximately 6:30 p.m. today
6:30:55 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 8.
6:31:00 P.M.		Mr. Burgess filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 288.
6:32:43 P.M.		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.
6:32:59 P.M.	H.R. 1341	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1341 — “To require the Financial Stability Oversight Council to conduct a study of the likely effects of the differences between the United States and other jurisdictions in implementing the derivatives credit valuation adjustment capital requirement.”
6:55:57 P.M.	H.R. 1341	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 353 – 24 (Roll no. 305).
6:55:58 P.M.	H.R. 1341	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:56:01 P.M.	H.R. 1564	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1564 — “To amend the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 to prohibit the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board from requiring public companies to use specific auditors or require the use of different auditors on a rotating basis.”
7:03:01 P.M.	H.R. 1564	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 321 – 62 (Roll no. 306).
7:03:02 P.M.	H.R. 1564	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:03:38 P.M.	H.R. 1171	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1171 — “To amend title 40, United States Code, to improve veterans service organizations access to Federal surplus personal property.”
7:09:48 P.M.	H.R. 1171	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 387 – 1 (Roll no. 307).
7:09:49 P.M.	H.R. 1171	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:10:56 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.

10:00:11 P.M.		Mr. King (IA) moved that the House do now adjourn.
10:00:22 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
10:00:23 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on July 9, 2013.

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Emily J. Martin, National Women’s Law Center

07/04/2013 Nativegrl77

As Americans, we hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men and women are created equal.
This is true not only on the 4th of July, but every day in our country.
Last week, the Senate passed a historic bipartisan immigration reform bill. Though the bill was flawed, it was a good first step toward creating a pathway to citizenship for millions of immigrant women and men who contribute to our communities. Now it’s time for the House of Representatives to follow suit.
Tell your Representative to pass comprehensive immigration reform that meets the needs of immigrant women and their families.
Immigration reform should help families reunite and stay together, ensure that immigrant women have fair access to the path to citizenship and green cards, protect against the exploitation of workers, make affordable health care available to lawfully present immigrants, and preserve tax credits and Social Security benefits for lawful immigrants.
Fight for immigrant women and their families. Tell your Representative we need immigration reform to provide a roadmap for people who aspire to be citizens and to give immigrant women and families a fair chance.
It’s not what you look like or where you were born that makes you American — it’s how you live your life. We believe that families should stick together, and that we have a responsibility to help our neighbors. Common-sense immigration reform will make this possible for the millions of immigrant families contributing to our communities today.
Thank you for everything you do for women and their families.
Sincerely,