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The Senate stands in adjournment until 9:30am on Wednesday, May 22, 2013.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in morning business for one hour with the Republicans controlling the first half and the Majority controlling the final half.
Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of S.954, the Farm bill. We will continue to work through amendments to the Farm bill during Wednesday’s session of the Senate.
At 4:00pm, the Senate will proceed to the consideration of Calendar #43, S.Res.65, resolution strongly supporting the full implementation of United States and international sanctions on Iran and urging the President to continue to strengthen enforcement of sanctions legislation.
- There will be 60 minutes for debate equally divided and controlled in the usual form.
- Upon the use or yielding back of time (at approximately 5:00pm), there will be a roll call vote in relation to the resolution. If the resolution is agreed to, the preamble will be agreed to.
During Tuesday’s session of the Senate, cloture was filed on Executive Calendar #95, the nomination of Srikanth Srinivasan, Virginia, to be United States Circuit Judge for the District of Columbia Circuit. Unless an agreement is reached, Senators should expect that cloture vote on Thursday morning.
This morning Senator McConnell asked unanimous consent that the Senate vote on Tuesday, June 4, at a time to be determined by the Majority Leader, following consultation with the Republican Leader, on confirmation of Executive Calendar #95, the nomination of Srikanth Srinivasan, of Virginia, to be United States Circuit Judge for the District of Columbia Circuit. Senator Reid objected and explained some of his frustrations over continued Republican delay on nominations. As a reminder, Senator Reid filed cloture on the Srinivasan nomination last night and the cloture vote will occur tomorrow.Senator McConnell noted that there is another circuit judge on the calendar that was reported prior to the Srinivasan nomination that the Wyoming senators would like to confirm. Senator Reid then suggested we confirm that nomination today and again asked consent to vote today on the Srinivasan today.
Senator McConnell objected and said he would continue working on nominations off the floor.
The Senate is in a period of morning business for 1 hour, with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. Following morning business (approx 11:35am), the Senate will resume consideration of S.954, the Farm bill. Today we will continue to process amendments to the bill. Currently the Leahy amendment #998 (rural broadband) is pending.As a reminder, at 5pm today, the Senate will vote on adoption of S.Res.65, a resolution strongly supporting the full implementation of United States and international sanctions on Iran and urging the President to continue to strengthen enforcement of sanctions legislation.
For the information of senators, there is a chance that when we resume consideration of the Farm bill Senator Inhofe will offer amendment #960 (repeal nutrition entitlements programs and establish nutrition assistance block grants) and we vote in relation to the amendment as early as 12:00 noon.
At 12:00 noon the Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on Inhofe amendment #960 (nutrition block grants);Not Agreed To: 36-60
The following amendments to S.954, the Farm bill, were agreed to by unanimous consent:- Franken #992 (access to grocery delivery for homebound seniors and persons with disabilities); and- Vitter #1056 (end food stamp eligibility for convicted violent rapists, pedophiles, and murders)
Senator Kaine asked unanimous consent to go to conference on the Budget resolution and that 2 motions to instruct conferees relative to the debt limit and taxes/revenue be in order. Senator Rubio asked that the request be modified to prohibit consideration of any conference report that includes reconciliation instructions regarding the debt limit. Senator Kaine objected to modify his request. Senator Rubio objected to the original request. Senator McCain then argued that we go through regular order and go to conference on the budget resolution, with motions to instruct conferees in order, and a debate ensued.

Senator Stabenow has called up Shaheen amendment #925 (Sugar programs ). We are working towards an agreement to vote in relation to the amendment this afternoon, perhaps around the vote on the Iran Sanctions resolution.

At 3:45pm the Senate will begin consideration of S.Res.65, Iran Sanctions. There will be up to 50 minutes for debate, with the Majority controlling 20 minutes and the Republicans controlling 30 minutes. At approximately 4:35pm, the Senate will proceed to vote on adoption of the resolution. There will then be 2 minutes for debate equally divided prior to a vote in relation to the Shaheen amendment #925 (sugar programs). No second degree amendments are in order to the Shaheen amendment prior to the vote.

4:35pm votes

– Adoption of S.Res.65, Iran Sanctions

– Shaheen amendment #925 (sugar programs)

The Senate has reached an agreement that tomorrow, following the cloture vote on the Srinivasan nomination and notwithstanding cloture having been invoked, if invoked, the Senate resume legislative session and consideration of S.954, the Farm bill, and the Senate then proceed to vote in relation to the pending Sanders amendment #965 (GMO food labels). No second degree amendments are in order prior to the vote. the amendment is subject to a 60 affirmative vote threshold. The time consumed during consideration of the Farm bill will count post-cloture.

There will be 2 roll call votes at 10:30am:

– motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #95, the nomination of Srikanth Srinivasan, Virginia, to be United States Circuit Judge for the District of Columbia; and

– Sanders amendment #965 (GMO foods)(60 affirmative-vote threshold).

4:36pm The Senate began a roll call vote on adoption of S.Res.65, Iran Sanctions.

Adopted: 99-0

:04pm The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on Shaheen amendment #925 (sugar programs);

Not Agreed To: 44-54

The managers of the bill will continue to work on amendments, however, there will be no further roll call votes today.

There will be no further roll call votes during today’s session.

The following amendments are pending to S.954, the Farm bill:

Leahy amendment #998 (gigabit Internet pilot program)
Sanders amendment #965 (GMO foods)

The following amendments have been considered to S.954, the Farm bill:

Cantwell amendment #919 (Indian tribes – land and soil conservation programs) Agreed to: 87-8
Sessions amendment #945, as modified (eligibility criteria for agriculture irrigation assistance) Agreed to by unanimous consent
Roberts amendment #948 (SNAP) Not Agreed to: 40-58
Gillibrand amendment #931 (SNAP funding) Not Agreed to: 26-70
Inhofe amendment #960 (repeal SNAP and establish nutrition assistance block program) Not Agreed to: 36-60
Franken amendment #992 (access to grocery delivery for homebound seniors and persons with disabilities) Agreed to by unanimous consent
Vitter amendment #1056 (end food stamp eligibility for convicted violent rapists, pedophiles, and murderers) Agreed to by unanimous consent
Shaheen amendment #925 (Federal sugar program) Not Agreed to: 45-54

Senator Sanders called up amendment #965 (GMO food labels). We are working on an agreement to vote in relation to the his amendment tomorrow. As a reminder, the cloture vote on the Srinavasan will occur tomorrow, potentially in the 10:30am range. Stay tuned for a final decision on the vote time.

The Senate is in a period of morning business with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.

WRAP UP

ROLL CALL VOTES

1) Inhofe amendment #960 (nutrition assistance block grants) to S.954, the Farm bill; Not Agreed to: 36-60

2) Adoption of S.Res.65, Iran Sanctions; Adopted: 99-0

3) Shaheen amendment #965 (federal sugar program reform) to S.954; Not Agreed to: 45-54

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Passed H.R.258, the Stolen Valor Act of 2013.

Completed the Rule 14 process of H.R.45, the Repeal of the Affordable Care Act.

Completed the Rule 14 process of S.1003, the Comprehensive Student Loan Protection Act. (Coburn)

Completed the Rule 14 process of S.1004, the Anti-Trust Freedom Act. (Paul)

No EXECUTIVE ITEMS

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Last Floor Action:
5:05:58 P.M. – The House adjourned.

The next meeting in the House is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on May 22, 2013.

10:00:17 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:22 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Tom McClintock to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:01:02 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.
10:56:26 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:55 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 22.
12:00:57 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by Dr. Ken Whitten, Idlewild Baptist Church, Lutz, Florida
12:02:33 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:02:34 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Olson to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:04:22 P.M.		The House proceeded with one minute speeches, which by direction of the Chair would be limited to 15 per side of the aisle.
12:38:03 P.M.		Commission to Eliminate Child Abuse and Neglect Fatalities – Pursuant to Section 3 of the Protect Our Kids Act of 2012 (Pub. L. 112-275), the Minority Leader appointed Mr. Robert E. “Bud” Cramer of Huntsville Alabama.
12:38:25 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 May 22, 2013 at 11:08 a.m. stating that that body had made appointments to the Military Compensation and Retirement Modernization Commission.
12:38:55 P.M.	H. Res. 228	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 228 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3) to approve the construction, operation, and maintenance of the Keystone XL pipeline, and for other purposes.”
12:41:32 P.M.	H. Res. 228	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 228.
2:01:56 P.M.	H. Res. 228	On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 223 – 194 (Roll no. 167).
2:02:00 P.M.		MOMENT OF SILENCE – The House observed a moment of silence for the victims of the Oklahoma tornado storm.
2:15:33 P.M.	H. Res. 228	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 228 – 185 (Roll no. 168).
2:15:33 P.M.	H. Res. 228	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:16:41 P.M.	H.R. 3	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 228. H.R. 3 — “To approve the construction, operation, and maintenance of the Keystone XL pipeline, and for other purposes.”
2:16:46 P.M.	H.R. 3	Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3 with 1 hour and 30 minutes of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order.
2:16:58 P.M.	H.R. 3	House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 228 and Rule XVIII.
2:16:59 P.M.	H.R. 3	The Speaker designated the Honorable Steve Womack to act as Chairman of the Committee.
2:17:08 P.M.	H.R. 3	GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with 90 minutes of general debate on H.R. 3.

4:03:53 P.M.	H.R. 3	An amendment, offered by Mr. Weber (TX), numbered 1 printed in House Report 113-88 to add to the findings in Section 2 highlighting the State Department’s scientific and environmental findings which conclude that the Keystone XL pipeline is a safe and environmentally sound project
4:04:14 P.M.	H.R. 3	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 228, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Weber(TX) amendment No. 1.
4:15:34 P.M.	H.R. 3	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Weber amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Weber demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
4:16:11 P.M.	H.R. 3	An amendment, offered by Mr. Waxman, numbered 2 printed in House Report 113-88 to add a finding that “the reliance on oil sands crudes for transportation fuels would likely result in an increase in incremental greenhouse gas emissions” in the United States, resulting in additional greenhouse gas emissions equal to 4.3 million passenger vehicles. Also provides that the bill will not go into effect unless the President finds that TransCanada or tar sands producers will fully offset the additional greenhouse gas emissions.
4:16:31 P.M.	H.R. 3	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 228, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Waxman amendment No. 2.
4:24:12 P.M.	H.R. 3	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Waxman amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Waxman demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
4:24:52 P.M.	H.R. 3	An amendment, offered by Mr. Johnson (GA), numbered 3 printed in House Report 113-88 to require a study on the health impacts of increased air pollution in communities surrounding the refineries that will transport diluted bitumen through the proposed Keystone XL pipeline.
4:25:09 P.M.	H.R. 3	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 228, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Johnson(GA) amendment No. 3.
4:30:53 P.M.	H.R. 3	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Johnson (GA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Johnson (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.
4:31:43 P.M.	H.R. 3	An amendment, offered by Mr. Connolly, numbered 4 printed in House Report 113-88 to require a threat assessment of pipeline vulnerabilities to terrorist attack and corrective actions necessary to protect the pipeline from such an attack and to mitigate any resulting spill.
4:32:01 P.M.	H.R. 3	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 228, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Connolly amendment No. 4.
4:37:52 P.M.	H.R. 3	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.
4:38:21 P.M.	H.R. 3	An amendment, offered by Mr. Rahall, numbered 5 printed in House Report 113-88 to strike section 3 of the bill (Keystone XL Permit Approval). Section 3 eliminates the requirement for a Presidential Permit to construct the Keystone XL pipeline across an international border. Section 3 further deems the new application for the Keystone XL pipeline approved, based on a final environmental impact statement issued by the U.S. Department of State for a different pipeline route.
4:38:38 P.M.	H.R. 3	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 228, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rahall amendment No. 5.
4:47:37 P.M.	H.R. 3	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Rahall amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Rahall demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
4:48:14 P.M.	H.R. 3	An amendment, offered by Ms. Esty, numbered 6 printed in House Report 113-88 to remove the mandate to allow one specifically named company to never receive appropriate oversight through the permit process for operation and/or maintenance–in perpetuity, while allowing construction permit fast-track.
4:48:37 P.M.	H.R. 3	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 228, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Esty amendment No. 6.
4:48:39 P.M.	H.R. 3	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Esty amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Esty demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
4:56:52 P.M.	H.R. 3	An amendment, offered by Ms. Jackson Lee, numbered 7 printed in House Report 113-88 to lengthen the time period for filing a claim under the Act from 60 days to 1 year
4:57:10 P.M.	H.R. 3	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 228, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee amendment No. 7.
5:04:49 P.M.	H.R. 3	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.
5:05:20 P.M.	H.R. 3	An amendment, offered by Ms. Chu, numbered 8 printed in House Report 113-88 to require the GAO to conduct a study and prepare a report of the Keystone XL pipeline to determine the total projected costs of pipeline spill cleanup, including the potential impacts of a petroleum spill on public health and the environment and the quantity and quality of water available for agricultural and municipal purposes.
5:05:37 P.M.	H.R. 3	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 228, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Chu amendment No. 8.
5:12:37 P.M.	H.R. 3	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Chu amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Chu demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
5:13:12 P.M.	H.R. 3	An amendment, offered by Mr. Cohen, numbered 9 printed in House Report 113-88 to require TransCanada to submit its oil spill response plan, and any updates to the plan, to the Governors of each State in which the Keystone XL pipeline operates. TransCanada is required to develop such a plan under current law and regulations; only certain Federal agencies receive and review the plan.
5:13:42 P.M.	H.R. 3	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 228, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Cohen amendment No. 9.
5:18:00 P.M.	H.R. 3	On agreeing to the Cohen amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
5:18:33 P.M.	H.R. 3	An amendment, offered by Mr. Holt, numbered 10 printed in House Report 113-88 to increase American energy independence by requiring that all oil and refined fuels transported through the Keystone XL Pipeline be used here in the United States and not exported, unless the President finds that an exception is required by law or in the national interest.
5:18:50 P.M.	H.R. 3	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 228, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Holt amendment No. 10.
5:29:04 P.M.	H.R. 3	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Holt amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Holt demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
5:59:12 P.M.	H.R. 3	On agreeing to the Weber (TX) amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 246 – 168 (Roll no. 169).
6:04:04 P.M.	H.R. 3	On agreeing to the Waxman amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 146 – 269 (Roll no. 170).
6:09:24 P.M.	H.R. 3	On agreeing to the Johnson (GA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 177 – 239 (Roll no. 171).
6:12:43 P.M.	H.R. 3	On agreeing to the Connolly amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 176 – 239 (Roll no. 172).
6:16:45 P.M.	H.R. 3	On agreeing to the Rahall amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 177 – 238 (Roll no. 173).
6:21:05 P.M.	H.R. 3	On agreeing to the Esty amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 182 – 234 (Roll no. 174).
6:25:34 P.M.	H.R. 3	On agreeing to the Jackson Lee amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 182 – 234 (Roll no. 175).
6:29:09 P.M.	H.R. 3	On agreeing to the Chu amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 185 – 231 (Roll no. 176).
6:33:49 P.M.	H.R. 3	On agreeing to the Holt amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 162 – 255 (Roll no. 177).
6:34:07 P.M.	H.R. 3	The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 3.
6:35:05 P.M.	H.R. 3	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
6:35:17 P.M.	H.R. 3	The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
6:36:12 P.M.	H.R. 3	Mr. Bishop (NY) moved to recommit with instructions to Transportation.
6:36:31 P.M.	H.R. 3	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bishop (NY) motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the House to report the same back with an amendment requiring TransCanada Keystone Pipeline, L.P. to certify to the President that diluted bitumen and other materials derived from tar sands or oils sands that are transported through the Keystone XL pipeline be treated as crude oil for the purposes of determining contributions that fund the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund.
6:44:24 P.M.	H.R. 3	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
6:52:31 P.M.	H.R. 3	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 194 – 223 (Roll no. 178).
7:01:05 P.M.	H.R. 3	On passage Passed by recorded vote: 241 – 175, 1 Present (Roll no. 179).
7:01:06 P.M.	H.R. 3	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:01:20 P.M.		Ms. Foxx filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 232.
7:02:29 P.M.		Ms. Foxx asked unanimous consent That when the House adjourns on Wednesday, May 22, 2013, it adjourn to meet at 9 a.m. on Thursday, May 23, 2013. Agreed to without objection.
7:03:20 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
7:03:39 P.M.	H.R. 1949	Mr. Messer moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1949 — “To direct the Secretary of Education to convene the Advisory Committee on Improving Postsecondary Education Data to conduct a study on improvements to postsecondary education transparency at the Federal level.”
7:03:59 P.M.	H.R. 1949	Considered under suspension of the rules.
7:04:40 P.M.	H.R. 1949	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1949.
7:19:36 P.M.	H.R. 1949	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
7:19:38 P.M.	H.R. 1949	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:20:12 P.M.	H.R. 271	Mr. Olson moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 271 — “To clarify that compliance with an emergency order under section 202(c) of the Federal Power Act may not be considered a violation of any Federal, State, or local environmental law or regulation, and for other purposes.”
7:20:30 P.M.	H.R. 271	Considered under suspension of the rules.
7:20:36 P.M.	H.R. 271	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 271.
7:33:43 P.M.	H.R. 271	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
7:33:46 P.M.	H.R. 271	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:34:07 P.M.		Migratory Bird Conservation Commission – Pursuant to section 2 of the Migratory Bird Conservation Act and the order of the House of January 3, 2013 the Speaker appointed the following members of the House to the Migratory Bird Conservation Commission: Mr. Wittman and Mr. Dingell.
7:34:27 P.M.		Military Compensation and Retirement Modernization Commission – Pursuant to section 672(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 and the order of the House of January 3, 2013, the Speaker appointed Mr. Dov S. Zakheim, Silver Spring, MD; Mr. Michael R. Higgins, Washington, DC.
7:34:47 P.M.		Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission – Pursuant to section 4(c) of H. Res. 5, 113th Congress the Minority Leader appointed the following member of the House to the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission: Mr. McGovern.
7:35:56 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
7:41:25 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

9:11:43 P.M.		Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn.
9:11:53 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
9:11:54 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on May 23, 2013.

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Black History

the Senate led by Dems :::::::::::: S.954, the Farm bill CONGRESS :::::::::::: the Republican led House

05/21/2013 Nativegrl77

The Senate stands in adjournment until 10:00am on Tuesday, May 21, 2013.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in morning business for one hour with the Majority controlling the first half and the Republicans controlling the final half.
Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of S.954, the Farm bill.
The Senate will recess from 12:30pm until 2:15pm to allow for the weekly caucus meetings.
At 12:00 noon today the Senate will observe a moment of silence to honor the victims of the tornado in Oklahoma.

Following the moment of silence at noon, the Senate will proceed to a roll call vote in relation to Cantwell amendment #919 (tribal participation in soil and water conservation programs).

Following the votes Senator Gillibrand will be recognized and intends to offer amendment #931 (restore SNAP cuts with offset).

The managers of the bill are also working on a Sessions amendment #945, but there may be an additional modification. If that modification is agreeable to both sides, it is their intention to adopt that amendment, as modified, prior to the caucus meetings.

12:01pm The Senate began a roll call vote on Cantwell amendment #919 (tribal participation in soil and water conservation programs);Agreed To: 87-8

Cantwell amendment #919 was agreed to 87-8.

Senator Gillibrand offered amendment #931 (SNAP funding). The Sessions amendment #945 (eligibility criteria for agriculture irrigation assistance), as modified, was agreed to.

Following Senator Gillibrand’s statement, the Senate will recess until 2:15pm. After the lunch we will continue to process amendments to the Farm bill.

Senator Sanders asked unanimous consent to set aside the pending amendment in order to call up amendments #963 (CFTC investigation on energy futures and swaps markets) and #964 (CFTC regulation of energy markets). Senator Stabenow said there is an objection to setting aside the pending amendment.

Senator Roberts has called up amendment #948 (SNAP). We are working on an agreement to have a couple votes this afternoon in relation to the Gillibrand and Roberts amendments. Senators will be notified when any votes are scheduled.

The following amendments are pending to S.954, the Farm bill:

Leahy amendment #998 (gigabit Internet pilot program)

The following amendments have been considered to S.954, the Farm bill:

Cantwell amendment #919 (Indian tribes – land and soil conservation programs) Agreed to: 87-8
Sessions amendment #945, as modified (eligibility criteria for agriculture irrigation assistance) Agreed to by unanimous consent
Roberts amendment #948 (SNAP) Not Agreed to: 40-58
Gillibrand amendment #931 (SNAP funding) Not Agreed to: 26-70

4:07pm The Senate began a roll call vote on Roberts amendment #948 (SNAP);

Not Agreed To: 40-58

4:35pm The Senate began a roll call vote on Gillibrand amendment #931 (SNAP);

Not Agreed To: 26-70

Senator Murray asked unanimous consent to proceed to H.Con.Res.25, that the amendment which is at the desk, the text of S.Con.Res.8, the budget resolution passed by the Senate, be inserted in lieu thereof; that H.Con.Res.25, as amended, be agreed to; the motion to reconsider be made and laid upon the table; 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. This is the long way of saying she asked to go to conference on the Budget resolution.

Senator Paul asked that Murray modify her request to make it not in order to consider any conference report that includes reconciliation instructions to raise the debt limit. Senator McCain objected to Paul’s request.

Senator McCain then asked that the original Murray request be modified so that 2 motions to instruct conferees be in order, one related to the debt limit and the other related to taxes. Senator Paul objected to the modification. Senator Paul then objected to Murray’s original request.

Following the period of morning business, the Senate resumed consideration of the Farm bill and Senator Stabenow called up Leahy amendment #998 (rural broadband).

The Senate is now in a period of morning business until 6:30pm with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. There will be no further roll call votes tonight.

Tomorrow the Senate will resume consideration of the Farm bill and continue to process amendments.

As a reminder, at 4pm on Wednesday, May 22, the Senate will proceed to the consideration of Calendar #43, S.Res.65, resolution strongly supporting the full implementation of United States and international sanctions on Iran and urging the President to continue to strengthen enforcement of sanctions legislation.

There will be 60 minutes for debate equally divided and controlled in the usual form. Upon the use or yielding back of time, the Senate will proceed to a roll call vote in relation to the resolution. If the resolution is agreed to, the preamble will be agreed to. The motions to reconsider will be considered made and laid upon the table, all with no intervening action or debate.

This evening Senator Reid filed cloture on Executive Calendar #95, the nomination of Srikanth Srinivasan, of Virginia, to be United States Circuit Judge for the District of Columbia Circuit. Unless an agreement can be reached, the cloture vote would occur 1 hour after the Senate convenes on Thursday.
WRAP UP
ROLL CALL VOTES1) Roberts amendment #948 (SNAP) to S.954, the Farm bill; Not Agreed to: 40-58
2) Gillibrand amendment #931 (SNAP funding); Not Agreed to: 26-70

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Began the Rule 14 process of H.R.45, the Repeal of the Affordable Care Act.

Began the Rule 14 process of S.1003, the Comprehensive Student Loan Protection Act. (Coburn)

Began the Rule 14 process of S.1004, the Anti-Trust Freedom Act. (Paul)

No EXECUTIVE ITEMS

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Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Watch Live House Floor Proceedings

Last Floor Action: 5/20
10:42:42 A.M. – The Speaker announced
that the House do now recess.

The next meeting in the House is scheduled for 12:00 P.M.
today.

10:00:12 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:20 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Daniel Webster to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:42 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.
10:42:42 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.

12:00:52 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 21.
12:01:12 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by Pastor Mark Turner, South Valley Community Church, Gilroy, California.
12:02:59 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:03:02 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Cartwright to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:03:23 P.M.		The Speaker recognized Ms. Zoe Lofgren for the purpose of introducing the guest Chaplain.
12:04:30 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.
12:34:13 P.M.		The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II 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 May 21, 2013 at 9:45 a.m. stating that that body had passed S. 309.
12:35:28 P.M.	H.R. 1412	Mr. Miller (FL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1412 — “To improve and increase the availability of on-job training and apprenticeship programs carried out by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.”
12:35:46 P.M.	H.R. 1412	Considered under suspension of the rules.
12:35:48 P.M.	H.R. 1412	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1412.
12:48:22 P.M.	H.R. 1412	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.
12:49:03 P.M.	H.R. 570	Mr. Miller (FL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 570 — “To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for annual cost-of-living adjustments to be made automatically by law each year in the rates of disability compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of certain service-connected disabled veterans.”
12:49:06 P.M.	H.R. 570	Considered under suspension of the rules.
12:49:09 P.M.	H.R. 570	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 570.
1:03:27 P.M.	H.R. 570	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
1:03:31 P.M.	H.R. 570	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:03:34 P.M.	H.R. 570	The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
1:04:29 P.M.	H.R. 324	Mr. Cotton moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 324 — “To grant the Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to the First Special Service Force, in recognition of its superior service during World War II.”
1:04:56 P.M.	H.R. 324	Considered under suspension of the rules.
1:04:58 P.M.	H.R. 324	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 324.
1:17:35 P.M.	H.R. 324	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.
1:18:28 P.M.	H.R. 1344	Mrs. Brooks (IN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1344 — “To amend title 49, United States Code, to direct the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security (Transportation Security Administration) to provide expedited air passenger screening to severely injured or disabled members of the Armed Forces and severely injured or disabled veterans, and for other purposes.”
1:19:00 P.M.	H.R. 1344	Considered under suspension of the rules.
1:19:03 P.M.	H.R. 1344	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1344.
1:48:53 P.M.	H.R. 1344	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.
1:50:01 P.M.	S. 982	Mr. Shuster moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 982 — “To prohibit the Corps of Engineers from taking certain actions to establish a restricted area prohibiting public access to waters downstream of a dam, and for other purposes.”
1:50:16 P.M.	S. 982	Considered under suspension of the rules.
1:50:18 P.M.	S. 982	<DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 982.
2:10:51 P.M.	S. 982	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
2:10:54 P.M.	S. 982	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:12:25 P.M.	S. Con. Res. 16	Mrs. Miller (MI) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. S. Con. Res. 16 — “Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for the unveiling of a statue of Frederick Douglass.”
2:12:29 P.M.	S. Con. Res. 16	Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:12:34 P.M.	S. Con. Res. 16	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. Con. Res. 16.
2:22:19 P.M.	S. Con. Res. 16	On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
2:22:21 P.M.	S. Con. Res. 16	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:23:47 P.M.		Mr. Grayson was recognized by the Chair to offer a resolution.
2:24:41 P.M.		The resolution was reported and the Chair recognized Mr. Grayson for the purpose of presenting argument to support the privileged status of the resolution.
2:24:42 P.M.		Upon examination of the resolution, the Chair determined that the resolution offered by Mr. Grayson does not qualify as a question of the privileges of the House.
2:33:30 P.M.	H.R. 1412	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1412 — “To improve and increase the availability of on-job training and apprenticeship programs carried out by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.”
2:59:37 P.M.	H.R. 1412	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 416 – 0 (Roll no. 164).
2:59:38 P.M.	H.R. 1412	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:59:51 P.M.	H.R. 324	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 324 — “To grant the Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to the First Special Service Force, in recognition of its superior service during World War II.”
3:07:50 P.M.	H.R. 324	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 – 0 (Roll no. 165).
3:07:51 P.M.	H.R. 324	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:08:03 P.M.	H.R. 1344	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1344 — “To amend title 49, United States Code, to direct the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security (Transportation Security Administration) to provide expedited air passenger screening to severely injured or disabled members of the Armed Forces and severely injured or disabled veterans, and for other purposes.”
3:14:46 P.M.	H.R. 1344	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 413 – 0 (Roll no. 166).
3:14:47 P.M.	H.R. 1344	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:16:25 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
3:24:04 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
3:55:56 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
5:03:56 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 21.
5:04:20 P.M.		Mr. Webster (FL) filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 228.
5:04:21 P.M.		The House received a communication from Jim Costa, Member of Congress. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Congressman Costa notified the House that he had been served a subpoena for documents issued by the California Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board, regarding a third-party workers’ compensation matter. After consultation with the Office of General Counsel, he has determined that compliance with the subpoena is consistent with the privileges and rights of the House.
5:05:55 P.M.		Mr. Webster (FL) moved that the House do now adjourn.
5:05:57 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
5:05:58 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on May 22, 2013.

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Black History

the Senate considers the Farm Bill & Nominees :::::: CONGRESS :::::: the House considers the S.982, Freedom to Fish Act

05/20/2013 Nativegrl77

The Senate stands in adjournment until 2:00pm on Monday, May 20, 2013.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 3:00pm.
Following morning business, the Senate will proceed to the consideration of S.954, the Farm bill.
At 5:00pm, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider the following items:
- Executive Calendar #45, the nomination of Sheri Polster Chappell, of Florida, to be United States District Judge for the Middle District of Florida and
- Executive Calendar #46, the nomination of Michael J. McShane, of Oregon, to be United States District Judge for the District of Oregon.
There will be up to 30 minutes of debate equally divided and controlled by Senators Leahy and Grassley or their designees.
Upon the use or yielding back of time (at approximately 5:30pm), there will be up to 2 roll call votes on confirmation of the Chappell and McShane nominations.
The following amendments are pending to S.954, the Farm bill:
- Cantwell amendment #919 (Indian tribes – land and soil conservation programs)
The following amendments have been considered to S.954, the Farm bill:
The Senate has begun consideration of S.954, the Farm bill. Senator Stabenow called up Cantwell amendment #919 (tribal soil and water conservation programs).At 5pm, the Senate will turn to Executive session with 30 minutes for debate prior to votes on confirmation of the below listed nominations.- Executive Calendar #45, the nomination of Sheri Polster Chappell, of Florida, to be United States District Judge for the Middle District of Florida; and- Executive Calendar #46, the nomination of Michael J. McShane, of Oregon, to be United States District Judge for the District of Oregon.We may be able to consider one of the nominations by voice vote, but we don’t know which one yet.
Senator McCain asked unanimous consent to set aside the pending amendment in order to call up the Feinstein-McCain amendment #923 (tobacco crop insurance). Senator Stabenow objected in order to give the committee time to group additional crop insurance amendments together, but assured Senator McCain a vote on the amendment.
5:32pm The Senate began a roll call vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #45, the nomination of Sheri Polster Chappell, of Florida, to be United States District Judge for the Middle District of Florida;Confirmed: 90-0
Executive Calendar #46, the nomination of Michael J. McShane, of Oregon, to be United States District Judge for the District of Oregon, was confirmed by voice vote.
The Senate is in a period of morning business until 7pm, with senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each. There will be no further roll call votes today.

WRAP UP
ROLL CALL VOTE1) Confirmation of Executive Calendar #45, the nomination of Sheri Polster Chappell, of Florida, to be United States District Judge for the Middle District of Florida; Confirmed: 90-0LEGISLATIVE ITEMSDischarged the Banking Committee and passed S.309, a bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the World War II members of the Civil Air Patrol with a Harkin amendment.
Adopted S.Res.149, Designating the week of May 19 through May 25, 2013 as “National Public Works Week.”

EXECUTIVE ITEMS

Confirmed Executive Calendar #46, the nomination of Michael J. McShane, of Oregon, to be United States District Judge for the District of Oregon by voice vote.
At 4pm on Wednesday, May 22, the Senate will proceed to the consideration of Calendar #43, S.Res.65, resolution strongly supporting the full implementation of United States and international sanctions on Iran and urging the President to continue to strengthen enforcement of sanctions legislation.There will be 60 minutes for debate equally divided and controlled in the usual form. Upon the use or yielding back of time, the Senate will proceed to vote in relation to the resolution. If the resolution is agreed to, the preamble will be agreed to. The motions to reconsider will be considered made and laid upon the table, all with no intervening action or debate.

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Monday, May 20, 2013

Watch Most Recent House Floor Activity
The next meeting in the House is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on May 20, 2013.

12:00:08 P.M.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

12:00:12 P.M.

The Speaker designated the Honorable Jeff Denham to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

12:01:00 P.M.

MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 2:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.

12:01:36 P.M.

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.

2:00:00 P.M.

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 20.

2:00:09 P.M.

Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.

2:01:24 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. Brooks (AL) 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. Brooks (AL) made a point of no quorum and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal until later in the legislative day.

2:02:17 P.M.

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

2:02:55 P.M.

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.

2:12:44 P.M.

The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II 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 May 20, 2013 at 11:33 a.m. stating that that body had passed S. 982 and made appointments to the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe.

2:13:30 P.M.

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 5:00 P.M. today.

5:03:16 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 20.
5:03:31 P.M.		The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on May 20, 2013 at 1:42 p.m.: That the Senate agreed to S. Con. Res. 16.
5:04:00 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until 6:30 p.m. today.
5:04:15 P.M.	H.R. 258	Mr. Collins (GA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 258 — “To amend title 18, United States Code, with respect to fraudulent representations about having received military declarations or medals.”
5:04:45 P.M.	H.R. 258	<Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:04:47 P.M.	H.R. 258	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 258.
5:16:52 P.M.	H.R. 258	At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
5:17:06 P.M.	H.R. 1073	Mr. Collins (GA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 1073 — “To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide for protection of maritime navigation and prevention of nuclear terrorism, and for other purposes.”
5:17:24 P.M.	H.R. 1073	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:17:26 P.M.	H.R. 1073	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1073.
5:30:32 P.M.	H.R. 1073	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.
5:31:05 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 P.M. today.
6:30:23 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 20.
6:31:30 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on motions to suspend the rules and on the Speaker’s approval of the Journal, all of which had been postponed from earlier in the day.
6:31:43 P.M.	H.R. 258	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 258 — “To amend title 18, United States Code, with respect to fraudulent representations about having received military declarations or medals.”
6:59:32 P.M.	H.R. 258	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): (Roll no. 161).
6:59:33 P.M.	H.R. 258	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:59:59 P.M.	H.R. 258	The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
7:00:43 P.M.	H.R. 1073	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1073 — “To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide for protection of maritime navigation and prevention of nuclear terrorism, and for other purposes.”
7:07:32 P.M.	H.R. 1073	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): (Roll no. 162).
7:07:35 P.M.	H.R. 1073	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:15:54 P.M.		On approving the Journal Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (Roll no. 163).

7:18:55 P.M.		NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO OFFER RESOLUTION – Mr. Grayson notified the House of his intent to rise to a question of the privileges of the House and to offer a resolution. Mr. Grayson was recognized to notice the form of his proposed resolution. The Chair subsequently announced that under rule IX, a resolution offered from the floor by a Member other than the majority leader or the minority leader as a question of the privileges of the House has immediate precedence only at a time designated by the Chair within 2 legislative days after the resolution is properly noticed. The Chair announced that it would not, at that point, make the determination required by the rule, but that the form of the resolution would appear in the Congressional Record.
7:20:55 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
7:34:55 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
9:27:30 P.M.		Mr. Horsford moved that the House do now adjourn.
9:27:42 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
9:27:43 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on May 21, 2013.

Black History

the Senate considers S.954,The Farm Bill :::::: CONGRESS :::::: the House considers H.Res216,improve the Securities&Exchange Commission of: costs/benefits of its regulations/orders

05/17/2013 Nativegrl77

17th United States Congress (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

The Senate stands in adjournment until 2:00pm on Monday, May 20, 2013.
Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 3:00pm.

Following morning business, the Senate will proceed to the consideration of S.954, the Farm bill.

At 5:00pm, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider the following items:
- Executive Calendar #45, the nomination of Sheri Polster Chappell, of Florida, to be United States District Judge for the Middle District of Florida and
- Executive Calendar #46, the nomination of Michael J. McShane, of Oregon, to be United States District Judge for the District of Oregon.
There will be up to 30 minutes of debate equally divided and controlled by Senators Leahy and Grassley or their designees.
Upon the use or yielding back of time (at approximately 5:30pm), there will be up to 2 roll call votes on confirmation of the Chappell and McShane nominations.

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Last Floor Action:
9:17:11 A.M. -H. Res. 216 5/16
DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 216.

9:00:45 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
9:00:49 A.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
9:02:04 A.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
9:02:09 A.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. McNerney to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:03:08 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.
9:14:39 A.M.	H. Res. 216	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 216 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1062) to improve the consideration by the Securities and Exchange Commission of the costs and benefits of its regulations and orders.”
9:17:11 A.M.	H. Res. 216	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 216.

10:49:22 A.M.	H. Res. 216	On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 222 – 181 (Roll no. 155).
10:57:01 A.M.	H. Res. 216	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 223 – 180 (Roll no. 156).
10:57:02 A.M.	H. Res. 216	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
10:57:25 A.M.	H.R. 1062	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 216. H.R. 1062 — “To improve the consideration by the Securities and Exchange Commission of the costs and benefits of its regulations and orders.”
10:57:30 A.M.	H.R. 1062	Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1062 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order. The resolution waives all points of order against consideration of the bill. The resolution makes in order as original text for purpose of amendment an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 113-10 and provides that it shall be considered as read. The resolution waives all points of order against the amendment in the nature of a substitute. Each amendment may be offered only by a Member designated in the report, shall be considered as read, shall be debatable for the time specified in the report equally divided and controlled by the proponent and an opponent, shall not be subject to amendment, and shall not be subject to a demand for division of the question in the House or in the Committee of the Whole.
10:57:50 A.M.	H.R. 1062	House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 216 and Rule XVIII.
10:57:51 A.M.	H.R. 1062	The Speaker designated the Honorable Rob Woodall to act as Chairman of the Committee.
10:58:02 A.M.	H.R. 1062	GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 1062.
12:07:30 P.M.	H.R. 1062	An amendment, offered by Mr. Sessions, numbered 1 printed in House Report 113-60 to mandates that assessment plans required under this Act include analysis of any jobs added or lost as a result of the regulation, differentiating between public and private sector jobs
12:07:56 P.M.	H.R. 1062	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 216, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Sessions amendment No.1.
12:13:44 P.M.	H.R. 1062	On agreeing to the Sessions amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
12:14:02 P.M.	H.R. 1062	An amendment, offered by Mr. Hurt, numbered 2 printed in House Report 113-60 to express the sense of Congress that rules adopted by the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) comply with the same standards required of the SEC. Requires the SEC to ensure that any rules adopted by the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB), and other national securities associations comply with the standards set forth in the bill.
12:14:19 P.M.	H.R. 1062	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 216, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hurt amendment No.2.
12:23:59 P.M.	H.R. 1062	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Hurt amendment No. 2, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Waters demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
12:24:28 P.M.	H.R. 1062	An amendment, offered by Mrs. Maloney, Carolyn, numbered 3 printed in House Report 113-60 to strike all after the enacting clause and inserts findings and a sense of Congress that the SEC is required to conduct economic analysis as part of its rulemaking.
12:24:51 P.M.	H.R. 1062	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 216, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Maloney(NY) amendment No.3.
12:34:20 P.M.	H.R. 1062	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Maloney(NY) amendment No. 3, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Garrett demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
1:00:11 P.M.	H.R. 1062	On agreeing to the Hurt amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 233 – 163 (Roll no. 157).
1:06:56 P.M.	H.R. 1062	On agreeing to the Maloney, Carolyn amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 165 – 233 (Roll no. 158).
1:07:36 P.M.	H.R. 1062	The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 1062.
1:07:52 P.M.	H.R. 1062	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
1:08:11 P.M.	H.R. 1062	The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
1:09:21 P.M.	H.R. 1062	Ms. Waters moved to recommit with instructions to Financial Services.
1:09:44 P.M.	H.R. 1062	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Waters motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to report the same back to the House forthwith with an amendment to add a section to the bill prohibiting the authority of the SEC to enforce securities laws and ensure investor protections for various pension funds and against non-U.S. investors taking over American businesses.
1:17:15 P.M.	H.R. 1062	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
1:24:37 P.M.	H.R. 1062	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 179 – 217 (Roll no. 159).
1:32:16 P.M.	H.R. 1062	On passage Passed by recorded vote: 235 – 161 (Roll no. 160).
1:32:17 P.M.	H.R. 1062	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:32:34 P.M.		Mr. Yoho asked unanimous consent That when the House adjourns on Friday, May 17, 2013, it adjourn to meet at 12 p.m. on Monday, May 20, 2013 for Morning-Hour debate. Agreed to without objection.
1:33:43 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
1:45:53 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

3:13:19 P.M.		The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notification that the national emergency with respect to the stablization of Iraq will continue in effect beyond May 22, 2013 – referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 113-30).
3:15:40 P.M.		The House received a communication from The Honorable Bill Shuster, Chairman, Committee on Transport ation and Infrastructure. Mr. Shuster notified the House that on May 16, 203, the Committee on Transpiration and Infrastructure met in an open session to consider a resolution to authorize $10 million to reconfigure the existing federal courthouse in Greenbelt, Maryland and transmitted a copy of the adopted resolution.
3:16:18 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House resumed Special Order speeches.
3:46:12 P.M.		Mr. Yoho moved that the House do now adjourn.
3:46:22 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
3:46:33 P.M.		The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on May 20, 2013.

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05/15/2013 Nativegrl77

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

The Senate stands in adjournment until 9:30am on Wednesday, May 15, 2013.
Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 10:30am with the time equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees with the Republicans controlling the first half and the Majority controlling the final half.
Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of S.601, the Water Resources Development Act. There will be up to 7 roll call votes in relation to the items listed below, in the order listed. All votes after the first vote will be 10 minutes in duration. There will be 2 minutes of debate prior to each vote.
- Coburn amendment #815 (beach nourishment);
- Coburn amendment #816 (Infrastructure Deauthorization Commission projects);
- Merkley amendment #866 (use of American iron, steel, and manufactured goods);
- Udall(NM) amendment #853 (pilot program);
- Hoeven amendment #909 (surplus water charges);
- Boozman amendment #822 (recreational lands pass programs);
- Passage of S.601, as amended.
- As a reminder, at 10:30am there will be up to 7 roll call votes in relation to amendments to S.601, Water Resources Development Act, and on passage of the bill.The first vote will be the usual 15 minute vote and the remaining votes will be 10 minutes in duration. Senator Reid intends to close the votes as quickly as possible. Senators are encouraged to remain on or close to the floor during the vote series.Last week we were able to reach short time agreements on the Tavenner (CMMS) and Orrick (Northern District Judge of CA) nominations. Senator Reid intends to execute those orders later today. Senators will be notified when the votes are scheduled.
- 10:30am votes:– Coburn amendment #815 (beach nourishment);- Coburn amendment #816 (Infrastructure Deauthorization Commission projects);
–           Merkley amendment #866 (use of American iron, steel, and manufactured goods);

–           Udall(NM) amendment #853 (pilot program);

–           Hoeven amendment #909 (surplus water charges);

–           Boozman amendment #822 (recreational lands pass programs);

–           Passage of S.601, as amended.

Tavenner Agreement:

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 Executive Calendar #92 the nomination of Marilyn B. Tavenner, of Virginia, to be Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. There will be 1 hour for debate equally divided in the usual form prior to a vote on confirmation of the nomination.

Orrick Agreement:

At a time to be determined by the Majority Leader, in consultation with the Republican Leader, there will be up to 1 hour for debate equally divided and controlled prior to a vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #40, the nomination of William H. Orrick, III, of California, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of California.
- 10:35am The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on Coburn amendment #815 (beach replenishment);Not Agreed To: 43-53
- 11:01am The Senate began a roll call vote on Coburn amendment #816 (Infrastructure Deauthorization Commission projects);Not Agreed To: 35-61
- The following amendments have been considered to S.601, the Water Resources Development Act:
  - Coburn amendment #805 (Army Corps land/guns) Not Agreed to: 56-43 (60-vote threshold)
  - Whitehouse amendment #803 (oceans) Agreed to: 68-31 (60-vote threshold)
  - Boxer-Vitter substitute amendment #799 Agreed to by UC
  - Brown amendment #813, as modified (Asian carp) Agreed to: 95-0
  - Pryor amendment #801, as modified (farms) Agreed to by UC
  - Pryor amendment #806 (work-in-kind) Agreed to by UC
  - Inhofe amendment #835, with a modification to the instruction lines (rural water infrastructure projects) Agreed to by UC
  - McCain amendment #833 (levee safety programs) Agreed to by UC
  - Murray amendment #832 (cargo noncontainer) Agreed to by UC
  - Blunt amendment #800 (resilient construction techniques for extreme weather) Agreed to by UC
  - Sessions amendment #811, as modified (Tennessee Valley Authority to grant restrictions) Agreed to by UC
  - Coburn amendment #823 (Infrastructure Deauthorization Commission) Agreed to by UC
  - Warner amendment #873 (4 Mile Run) Agreed to by UC
  - Baucus amendment #847 Agreed to by UC
  - Boxer-Vitter amendment #899, as modified Agreed to by UC
  - Inhofe amendment #895 Agreed to by UC
  - Wicker amendment #894 Agreed to by UC
  - Inhofe amendment #867 Agreed to by UC
  - Boozman amendment #872 Agreed to by UC
  - Thune amendment #912 Agreed to by UC
  - Cornyn amendment #880 Agreed to by UC
  - Murkowski amendment #904 Agreed to by UC
  - Klobuchar amendment #884 Agreed to by UC
  - Wyden amendment #870, as modified Agreed to by UC
  - Cochran amendment #911, as modified Agreed to by UC
  - Carper amendment #882 Agreed to by UC
  - Murkowski amendment #903, as modified Agreed to by UC
  - Durbin amendment #906, as modified Agreed to by UC
  - Levin amendment #893 Agreed to by UC
  - Collins amendment #898 Agreed to by UC
  - Cardin amendment #861, as modified Agreed to by UC
  - Brown-Graham amendment #907 Agreed to by UC
  - Wyden amendment #896 Agreed to by UC
  - Inhofe amendment #797 Agreed to by UC
  - Barrasso amendment #868 Not Agreed to: 52-44
  - Sanders amendment #889 Not Agreed to: 56-40
  - Coburn amendment #815 (beach nourishment) Not Agreed To: 43-53
  - Coburn amendment #816 (Infrastructure Deauthorization Commission projects) Not Agreed to: 35-61
  - Boozman amendment #822 (recreational lands pass programs for military) Agreed to by voice vote
  - Merkley amendment #866 (use of American iron, steel, and manufactured goods) Agreed to: 60-36
  - Hoeven amendment #909 (surplus water charges), as modified Agreed to by voice vote
  - Boozman amendment #822 (recreational lands pass programs) was agreed to by voice vote
  - 11:23am The Senate began a 10 minute roll call vote on Merkley amendment #866 (use of American iron, steel, and manufactured goods);Agreed To: 60-36
  - The Senate is in a period of morning business until 2:00pm with senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each.At 2:00pm today, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider Executive Calendar #40 William H. Orrick, III, of California, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of California; and Executive Calendar #92, Marilyn B. Tavenner, of Virginia, to be Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, en bloc.The time until 4:30 pm, will be equally divided in the usual form, with Senator Baucus in control of the time from 4:15 to 4:30pm. Upon the use or yielding back of time the Senate will proceed to vote without intervening action or debate on the nominations in the order listed.
  - There will be two minutes for debate between the votes. The second vote be 10 minutes in length.
  - 4:30pm votes:– Executive Calendar #40 William H. Orrick, III, of California, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of California; and- Executive Calendar #92, Marilyn B. Tavenner, of Virginia, to be Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
  - Senator Wyden asked unanimous consent that the Senate go to conference on the Budget resolution.Senator McConnell asked that the request be modified so that it not be in order for the Senate to consider a conference report that includes tax increases or reconciliation instructions to increase taxes or raise the debt ceiling.Senator Wyden objected to modifying the request.Senator McConnell then objected to the original request.
  - 4:38pm The Senate began a roll call vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #40, William H. Orrick III, of California, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of CaliforniaConfirmed: 56-41
  - 5:03pm The Senate began a roll call vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #92, Marilyn B. Tavenner, of Virginia, to be Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid ServicesConfirmed: 91-7
  - Executive Calendar #92, the nomination of Marilyn B. Tavenner, of Virginia, to be Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, was confirmed 91-7. Following the vote, Senator Reid moved to proceed to S.954, a bill to reauthorize agricultural programs through 2018 (the Farm bill). There will be no further roll call votes today.
  - The Senate has reached an agreement that on Monday, May 20^th, at a time to be determined by the Majority Leader, after consultation with the Republican Leader, the Senate proceed to the consideration of Calendar #73, S.954, the Farm bill.
  - WRAP UP FOR WEDNESDAY, MAY 15, 2013ROLL CALL VOTES
  - 1)      Coburn amendment #815 (beach nourishment) to S.601, the Water Resources Development Act; Not Agreed to: 43-532)      Coburn amendment #816 (Infrastructure Deauthorization Commission projects); Not Agreed to: 35-613)      Merkley-Brown amendment #866 (use of American iron, steel, and manufactured goods); Agreed to: 60-364)      Passage of S.601, WRDA, as amended; Passed: 83-14
    5)      Confirmation of Executive Calendar #40 William H. Orrick, III, of California, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of California; Confirmed: 56-41
    
    6)      Confirmation of Executive Calendar #92, Marilyn B. Tavenner, of Virginia, to be Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services; Confirmed: 91-7
    
    LEGISLATIVE ITEMS
    
    Adopted S.Res.142, designating May 15^th, 2013, as “National MPS (Mucopolysaccharidosis) Awareness Day”.
    
    Completed the Rule 14 process of S.953, the Student Loan Affordability Act. (Reed)
    
    No additional EXECUTIVE ITEMS

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Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Watch Most Recent House Floor Activity

Last Floor Action: 5/14
9:10:47 P.M. – The House adjourned.

The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on May 15, 2013.

10:00:13 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:20 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Mo Brooks to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:46 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.
10:50:57 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 May 15.
12:01:00 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
12:03:42 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:03:44 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Veasey to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:04:16 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.
12:41:44 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
12:42:16 P.M.		INCLUSION OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE RECORD – Mr. McHenry asked unanimous consent that the proceedings had during the former Members program be printed in the Congressional Record and that all Members and former Members who spoke during the proceedings have the privilege of revising and extending their remarks. Agreed to without objection.
12:42:35 P.M.	H.R. 701	Mr. McHenry moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 701 — “To amend a provision of the Securities Act of 1933 directing the Securities and Exchange Commission to add a particular class of securities to those exempted under such Act to provide a deadline for such action.”
12:43:02 P.M.	H.R. 701	Considered under suspension of the rules.
12:43:04 P.M.	H.R. 701	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 701.
12:57:49 P.M.	H.R. 701	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.
12:57:52 P.M.	H.R. 384	Mr. McHenry moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 384 — “To establish the position of Special Assistant for Veterans Affairs in the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and for other purposes.”
12:58:26 P.M.	H.R. 384	Considered under suspension of the rules.
12:58:28 P.M.	H.R. 384	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 384.
1:08:36 P.M.	H.R. 384	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.
1:10:23 P.M.	H.R. 356	Mr. Bishop (UT) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 356 — “To clarify authority granted under the Act entitled “An Act to define the exterior boundary of the Uintah and Ouray Indian Reservation in the State of Utah, and for other purposes”.”
1:10:40 P.M.	H.R. 356	Considered under suspension of the rules.
1:10:43 P.M.	H.R. 356	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 356.
1:16:02 P.M.	H.R. 356	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
1:16:04 P.M.	H.R. 356	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:16:05 P.M.	H.R. 767	Mr. Bishop (UT) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 767 — “To amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to modify the Pilot Project offices of the Federal Permit Streamlining Pilot Project.”
1:16:41 P.M.	H.R. 767	Considered under suspension of the rules.
1:16:43 P.M.	H.R. 767	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 767.
1:23:51 P.M.	H.R. 767	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.
1:23:54 P.M.	H.R. 573	Mr. Bishop (UT) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 573 — “To amend Public Law 93-435 with respect to the Northern Mariana Islands, providing parity with Guam, the Virgin Islands, and American Samoa.”
1:24:31 P.M.	H.R. 573	Considered under suspension of the rules.
1:24:33 P.M.	H.R. 573	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 573.
1:28:57 P.M.	H.R. 573	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
1:29:00 P.M.	H.R. 573	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:29:24 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.

5:04:00 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 15.
5:05:30 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 May 15, 2013 at 4:23 p.m., stating that that body had passed S. 601.
5:05:47 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.
5:06:32 P.M.	H.R. 767	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 767 — “To amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to modify the Pilot Project offices of the Federal Permit Streamlining Pilot Project.”
5:31:06 P.M.	H.R. 767	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 – 1 (Roll no. 147).
5:31:07 P.M.	H.R. 767	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:32:14 P.M.		The House received a message from the Clerk. The Clerk transmitted to the House a copy of the Certificate of Election received from the Honorable Mark Hammond, Secretary of State of South Carolina, indicating that, at the Special Election held on May 7, 2013, the Honorable Mark Sanford was duly elected Representative in Congress for the First Congressional District, State of South Carolina.
5:33:51 P.M.		OATH OF OFFICE – Representative-Elect Mark Sanford, First District, State of South Carolina, presented himself in the well of the House for the purpose of taking the Oath of Office which was administered by the Speaker of the House.
5:37:00 P.M.		Representative Sanford was recognized to address the House following the administration of the Oath of Office.
5:40:01 P.M.		ADJUSTMENT OF THE WHOLE HOUSE – Under clause 5(d) of rule 20, the Chair announced to the House that, in light of the administration of the oath of office to the gentleman from South Carolina, the whole number of the House is 434.
5:41:22 P.M.	H.R. 701	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 701 — “To amend a provision of the Securities Act of 1933 directing the Securities and Exchange Commission to add a particular class of securities to those exempted under such Act to provide a deadline for such action.”
5:47:50 P.M.	H.R. 701	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 416 – 6 (Roll no. 148).
5:47:51 P.M.	H.R. 701	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:48:03 P.M.	H.R. 384	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 384 — “To establish the position of Special Assistant for Veterans Affairs in the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and for other purposes.”
5:55:39 P.M.	H.R. 384	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 420 – 3 (Roll no. 149).
5:55:41 P.M.	H.R. 384	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:55:42 P.M.	H.R. 384	The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
5:56:03 P.M.		Mr. Sessions filed reports from the Committee on Rules, H. Res. 215 and H. Res. 216.
5:57:12 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
6:13:52 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

8:04:04 P.M.		Mr. Perry moved that the House do now adjourn.
8:04:14 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
8:04:15 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on May 16, 2013.