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The Senate stands in adjournment until 10:00am on Tuesday, March 19, 2013.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of H.R.933, the continuing appropriations bill.
The Senate will recess from 12:30pm until 2:15pm to allow for the weekly caucus meetings.
All time during adjournment, recess and morning business will count post-cloture on the Mikulski-Shelby substitute amendment #26, as modified to H.R.933.
We hope to reach an agreement to complete action on H.R.933 during Tuesday’s session.

This morning the Senate resumed consideration of the Mikulski-Shelby substitute amendment #26 to H.R.933, Continuing Appropriations, post-cloture. If all time is used, the 30 hours of post-cloture debate time on the substitute would expire at 12:48am on Wednesday, March 20. At that time, the question would be on the substitute amendment. We could either agree to the substitute by consent or have a roll call vote. Upon disposition of the substitute, the Senate would immediately proceed to a cloture vote on the underlying bill. If cloture is invoked on the underlying bill, there would be an additional 30 hours of post-cloture debate prior to disposition of the bill. We hope to reach an agreement to deal with these late night/early morning votes at a more reasonable time. I suspect senators may discuss such matters at the caucus meetings today.

We also hope to reach an agreement to begin consideration of S.Con.Res.8, An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2014, revising the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal year 2013, and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2015 through 2023, this afternoon, notwithstanding cloture on H.R.933. The result of such an agreement would be that the clocks run concurrently on both measures (CR and Budget).

The rules governing consideration of the Budget Resolution limits debate on the Budget resolution to 50 hours equally divided and, within that time, allocates 2 hours for first degree amendments and 1 hour for second degree amendments, also equally divided. When the question is on an amendment, we could vote on the amendment (up or down), a motion to table, or a motion to waive any applicable points of order.

We expect to consider amendments throughout consideration of the Budget Resolution, with a crescendo in action near or at the end of time. Upon the use or yielding back of time, senators may offer an unlimited number of amendments and are allowed an immediate vote in relation to the amendment. In the past we have sought unanimous consent to allow for 2 minutes for debate equally divided prior to a vote in relation to the amendment and limit vote time to 10 minutes. As usual, I will send a message when any consent agreement governing consideration of the resolution is reached.

Senators should be prepared for roll call votes throughout the week and into the evenings, once consideration of the Budget begins

enator Reid asked unanimous consent that the Senate vote in relation to the amendments listed below and the Senate complete action on the Continuing Appropriations bill.

– Mikulski-Shelby #98, as modified (60-vote threshold)

– Pryor-Blunt #82 (60-vote threshold);

– Toomey #115 (60-vote threshold);

– Mikulski-Shelby substitute #26;

– Passage of H.R.933, Continuing Appropriations.

Senator Moran objected because Moran #45 (air traffic control towers) was not included in the request.

Senator Reid then asked consent the Senate begin consideration of the Budget resolution today, notwithstanding cloture on H.R.933.

Senator Moran also objected to this request.

The text of the requests and the unofficial transcript of their exchange can be found below.

Request to complete action on Continuing Appropriations (H.R.933)

Senator Reid: I ask unanimous consent that notwithstanding cloture having been invoked on the Mikulski-Shelby substitute, the following amendments be in order:

– Mikulski-Shelby #98, as modified with the changes that are at the desk; and

– Pryor-Blunt #82.

That no other first degree amendments to the substitute or the underlying bill be in order; that no second degree amendments be in order to any of the amendments listed above prior to the vote; that there be 30 minutes equally divided between the two Leaders, or their designees, prior to votes in relation to the amendments in the order listed; that upon disposition of the Pryor-Blunt amendment #82; the Durbin second degree amendment to the Toomey amendment #115 be withdrawn; that the Senate proceed to vote in relation to the Toomey amendment #115; that all the amendments, with the exception of the substitute, be subject to a 60 affirmative vote threshold; that upon disposition of the Toomey amendment, the Senate proceed to vote on the Mikulski-Shelby substitute amendment, as amended; that if the substitute amendment, as amended, is agreed to; the cloture motion on the underlying bill be withdrawn and the Senate proceed to vote on passage of the bill, as amended.

Senator Moran objected.

WRAP UP

No ROLL CALL VOTES

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Adopted S.Res.81, commemorating March 19, 2013, as the 40^th anniversary of National Ag Day.

No EXECUTIVE ITEMS

Request to consider Budget resolution (S.Con.Res.8)

Senator Reid: I ask unanimous consent that notwithstanding cloture having been invoked, that at a time to be determined today, it be in order for the Senate to begin consideration of S.Con.Res.8, the budget resolution for fiscal year 2014; that any time used for consideration of S.Con.Res.8 during the post cloture period on H.R.933 also count toward the post-cloture time on H.R.933; further, that on Tuesday, March 19^th at a time to be determined by the Majority Leader, after consultation of the Republican Leader, the Senate resume consideration of H.R.933.

Senator Moran objected.

The Senate has reached an agreement that results in 3 roll call votes at 11:15am tomorrow. Those votes will be in relation to the following items:

– Toomey amendment #115 (expect a point of order and motion to waive with 60-vote threshold);

– Mikulski-Shelby substitute amendment #26, as amended (majority vote threshold); and

– Cloture on H.R.993, Continuing Appropriations (60-vote threshold).

If cloture on the underlying bill is invoked, the clock (30 hours) will begin counting as if cloture had been invoked at 1am on Wednesday, March 20.

Once the substitute amendment is adopted, no further amendments are in order to the underlying bill. In light of this parliamentary situation, we hope the Republicans (Senator Moran) will allow us to yield back the post-cloture time and vote on passage of the bill. Upon disposition of the Continuing Appropriations bill, the Senate will begin consideration of S.Con.Res.8, the Budget resolution.

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Watch Most Recent House Floor Activity

The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on March 19, 2013.

10:00:10 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:29 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Chris Collins to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:01:06 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.
10:43:58 A.M.		<ACTION_DESCRIPTION>The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:08 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 19.
12:00:14 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by Rev. Alisa Lasater Wailoo, Capitol Hill United Methodist Church, Washington, D.C.
12:02:08 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. Horsford 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. Horsford demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal until later in the legislative day.
12:02:49 P.M.		Wenstrup to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:03:15 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.
12:40:06 P.M.	H. Res. 122	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 122 — “Providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 25) establishing the budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2014 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2015 through 2023; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 115) providing for the expenses of certain committees of the House of Representatives in the One Hundred Thirteenth Congress; and for other purposes.”
12:44:37 P.M.	H. Res. 122	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 122.
1:43:40 P.M.	H. Res. 122	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 122, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question, and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Slaughter demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day.
1:43:59 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
2:15:39 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 19.
2:15:43 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal, ordering the previous question and adoption of H. Res. 122, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
2:16:04 P.M.	H. Res. 122	Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 122 — “Providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 25) establishing the budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2014 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2015 through 2023; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 115) providing for the expenses of certain committees of the House of Representatives in the One Hundred Thirteenth Congress; and for other purposes.”
2:16:49 P.M.	H. Res. 122	On ordering the previous question Roll Call 79 – Yea and Nay vote pending.

2:44:36 P.M.

H. Res. 122

On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 223 – 189 (Roll no. 79).

2:53:59 P.M.

H. Res. 122

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 224 – 189 (Roll no. 80).

2:53:59 P.M.

H. Res. 122

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

3:01:33 P.M.

On approving the Journal Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 272 – 133, 1 Present (Roll no. 81).

3:01:44 P.M.

Mrs. Miller (MI) filed a report from the Committee on House Administration on H. Res. 127.

3:02:13 P.M.

H. Res. 127

Mrs. Miller (MI) asked unanimous consent to consider in the House.

3:02:13 P.M.

H. Res. 127

Considered by unanimous consent. H. Res. 127 — “Dismissing the election contest relating to the office of Representative from the Twenty Eighth District of Texas.”

3:02:48 P.M.

H. Res. 127

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.

3:02:49 P.M.

H. Res. 127

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

3:03:14 P.M.

H. Res. 115

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 122. H. Res. 115 — “Providing for the expenses of certain committees of the House of Representatives in the One Hundred Thirteenth Congress.”

3:03:19 P.M.

H. Res. 115

Resolution provides for consideration of H. Con. Res. 25 and for H. Res. 115. For H. Con. Res. 25, the resolution makes in order 4 hours of general debate, equally divided and controlled. Specified amendments are in order. For H. Res. 115, the resolution provides one hour of debate with one motion to recommit, without instructions.

3:03:29 P.M.

H. Res. 115

DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 115.

3:47:02 P.M.

H. Res. 115

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

4:13:38 P.M.

H. Res. 115

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 272 – 136 (Roll no. 82).

4:13:39 P.M.

H. Res. 115

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

4:13:57 P.M.

H. Con. Res. 25

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 122. H. Con. Res. 25 — “Establishing the budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2014 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2015 through 2023.”

4:14:02 P.M.

H. Con. Res. 25

4:14:23 P.M.

H. Con. Res. 25

House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 122 and Rule XVIII.

4:14:24 P.M.

H. Con. Res. 25

The Speaker designated the Honorable Doc Hastings to act as Chairman of the Committee.

4:15:07 P.M.

H. Con. Res. 25

GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with four hours of general debate on H. Con. Res. 25.

9:17:36 P.M.		Mr. Garamendi moved that the House do now adjourn.
9:17:48 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
9:17:59 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on March 20, 2013.

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The Senate stands in adjournment until 2:00pm on Monday, March 18, 2013.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of H.R.933, the continuing appropriations bill.

The filing deadline for all 2^nd degree amendments to the Mikulski-Shelby substitute amendment #26 and H.R.933 is 4:30pm on Monday.

The managers of the bill will work on a finite list of amendments to the continuing appropriations bill over the weekend.

Senators should expect a roll call vote at 5:30pm. There will either be a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the Mikulski-Shelby substitute amendment #26 or several votes in relation to amendments to the bill.

Senator Reid asked unanimous consent to withdraw the two cloture motions, the Senate consider a series of amendments to the Continuing Appropriations bill, and then proceed to vote on passage of the bill, as amended. Senator Ayotte objected. Senator Ayotte objected because amendment #46 (strikes $380 million in missile defense program) was not included in the request. Senator Moran said he would have also objected to the request because his air traffic control tower amendment (SA45) was not included in the agreement either.

In approximately 10 minutes (approximately 6:10pm), the Senate will proceed to vote on the motion to invoke cloture on Mikulski-Shelby amendment #26 (substitute) to H.R.933, Continuing Appropriations.

Senator Reid asked the following consent.

Leader: I ask unanimous consent that the two cloture motions be withdrawn; that the following amendments be in order to the Mikulski-Shelby substitute:

– Coburn #69 prohibit Urban Area Security Initiative Grants not improving homeland security);

– Coburn #93 (transfer funds from National Heritage Partnership Program to fund White House public tours and maintenance at public parks/monuments);

– Coburn #65, as modified with the changes that are at the desk (National Science Foundation funding);

– Coburn #70, as modified with the changes that are at the desk (authorizing committees receive information from Homeland Security);

– Inhofe #72, as modified with changes that are at the desk (require Secretaries of Military Departments to carry out tuition assistance programs);

– Grassley #76, as modified with changes that are at the desk (report illegal aliens released dur to budget constraints);

– Mikulski-Shelby #98 (technical corrections); and

– Leahy #129, as modified with changes that are at the desk (to revise language regarding cluster munitions); and

– Pryor-Blunt #82 (poultry inspections).

That no other first degree amendments to the substitute or the underlying bill be in order; that no second degree amendments be in order to any of the amendments listed above prior to the vote; that there be 30 minutes equally divided between the two Leaders, or their designees, prior to votes in relation to the amendments in the order listed; that upon disposition of the Pryor-Blunt #82; the Durbin second degree amendment to the Toomey amendment #115 be withdrawn; that all the amendments be subject to a 60 affirmative vote threshold; that the Senate proceed to vote in relation to the Toomey amendment #115; that upon disposition of the Toomey amendment, the Senate proceed to vote on the Mikulski-Shelby substitute amendment, as amended; that if the substitute amendment, as amended, is agreed to; the Senate proceed to vote on passage of the bill, as amended.

6:10pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the Mikulski-Shelby amendment #26 (substitute) to H.R.933, Continuing Appropriations;

Invoked: 63-35

Cloture on the Mikulski-Shelby substitute amendment to H.R.933, Continuing Appropriations, was invoked by a vote of 63-35. There will now be up to 30 hours for debate on the substitute. There will be no further roll call votes tonight.

WRAP UP

ROLL CALL VOTE

1) Motion to invoke cloture on the Mikulski-Shelby substitute amendment #26, as modified, to H.R.933, the continuing appropriations bill; Invoked: 63-35

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Discharged the Judiciary committee and adopted S.Res.66, A resolution designating the first week of April 2013 as “National Asbestos Awareness Week”.

Adopted S.Res.79, supporting the goals and ideals of Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day.

Completed the Rule 14 process of S.582, a bill to approve the the Keystone Pipeline. (Hoeven)

Completed the Rule 14 process of S.583, a bill to implement equal protection under the 14^th Article to the Constitution, the right to life in each born and preborn human person. (Paul)

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Watch Live House Floor Proceedings

The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on March 18, 2013.

12:00:13 P.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
12:00:23 P.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Brad R. Wenstrup to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
12:00:51 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.
12:11:52 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.
2:00:20 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 18.
2:00:30 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by Rev. Andrew Walton, Capitol Hill Presbyterian Church, Washington DC.
2:01:00 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. Hoyer 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. Hoyer demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal until later in the legislative day.
2:02:59 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Hoyer to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:05:00 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:15:12 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 5:00 P.M. today.

5:04:30 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 18.
5:04:47 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
5:05:03 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 18	Mr. Barletta moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. H. Con. Res. 18 — “Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service.”
5:06:06 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 18	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:06:08 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 18	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 18.
5:13:11 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 18	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.
5:13:29 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 19	Mr. Barletta moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. H. Con. Res. 19 — “Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby.”
5:13:49 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 19	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:13:51 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 19	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 19.
5:23:16 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 19	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.
5:23:48 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 March 18, 2013, at 2:34 p.m. stating that that body had made appointments to the World War I Centennial Commission. The message also stated that the Senate had made appointments to International conferences, meeting and negotiation sessions relating to trade agreements.
5:24:21 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
6:31:13 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 18.
6:31:40 P.M.		Mrs. Miller (MI) filed a report from the Committee on House Administration on H. Res. 115.
6:32:06 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the Speaker’s approval of the Journal and on motions to suspend the rules, all of which had been postponed from earlier in the day.
6:55:56 P.M.		On approving the Journal Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 284 – 103, 1 Present (Roll no. 76).
6:56:11 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 18	Considered as unfinished business. H. Con. Res. 18 — “Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service.”
7:02:34 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 18	On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 388 – 0 (Roll no. 77).
7:02:35 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 18	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:02:48 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 19	Considered as unfinished business. H. Con. Res. 19 — “Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby.”
7:10:26 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 19	On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 386 – 0 (Roll no. 78).
7:10:27 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 19	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:12:26 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
7:21:30 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
8:22:50 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
9:06:00 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 18.
9:06:27 P.M.		Mr. Woodall filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 122.
9:07:01 P.M.		Mr. Woodall moved that the House do now adjourn.
9:07:20 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
9:07:31 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on March 19, 2013.

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The Senate stands in adjournment until 2:00pm on Monday, March 18, 2013.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of H.R.933, the continuing appropriations bill.

The filing deadline for all 2^nd degree amendments to the Mikulski-Shelby substitute amendment #26 and H.R.933 is 4:30pm on Monday.

The managers of the bill will work on a finite list of amendments to the continuing appropriations bill over the weekend.

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Watch Most Recent House Floor Activity

Last Floor Action:
6:48:40 P.M. -The House adjourned. 3/14

The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on March 15, 2013.

9:00:18 A.M.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

9:00:28 A.M.

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

9:01:58 A.M.

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS ON APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL – The Speaker announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day’s proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Fitzpatrick demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Speaker announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Fitzpatrick objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Speaker postponed further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the approval of the Journal until a time to be announced.

9:02:18 A.M.

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

9:02:30 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.

9:16:51 A.M.

H.R. 803

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 113. H.R. 803 — “To reform and strengthen the workforce investment system of the Nation to put Americans back to work and make the United States more competitive in the 21st century.”

9:16:56 A.M.

H.R. 803

Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 803 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit with or without instructions allowed. 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 113-4. The resolution makes in order only those amendments printed in this report.

9:17:09 A.M.

H.R. 803

House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 113 and Rule XVIII.

9:17:11 A.M.

H.R. 803

The Speaker designated the Honorable Ileana Ros-Lehtinen to act as Chairwoman of the Committee.

9:17:24 A.M.

H.R. 803

GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 803.

10:16:58 A.M.

H.R. 803

An amendment, offered by Ms. Foxx, numbered 1 printed in House Report 113-16 to provide an application process for local or regional boards to be designated as a local workforce investment area, authorizes GAO to complete two studies related to Workforce Investment Act programs, and makes technical and clarifying amendments.

10:17:58 A.M.

H.R. 803

<action_description>DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 113, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Foxx amendment No. 1.

10:29:56 A.M.

H.R. 803

On agreeing to the Foxx amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.

10:30:17 A.M.

H.R. 803

An amendment, offered by Mr. Gallego, numbered 2 printed in House Report 113-16 to advance manufacturing in the state and local plans sections to assist American Veterans obtain better job opportunities in that field.

10:30:34 A.M.

H.R. 803

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 113, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gallego amendment No. 2.

10:33:09 A.M.

H.R. 803

On agreeing to the Gallego amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.

10:33:28 A.M.

H.R. 803

An amendment, offered by Mr. Young (AK), numbered 3 printed in House Report 113-16 to change the percentage of authorized State Allotment funding set aside for American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian employment and training grants. It replaces a provision that limits the set aside to no more than 1 percent of total funding with a fixed 1 percent guarantee.

10:33:31 A.M.

H.R. 803

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 113, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Young (AK) amendment No. 3.

10:41:26 A.M.

H.R. 803

On agreeing to the Young (AK) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.

10:41:44 A.M.

H.R. 803

An amendment, offered by Mrs. Black, numbered 4 printed in House Report 113-16 to express a sense of Congress that any administrative costs to federal, state, or local entities as a result of this act be off-set by funds currently being used for marketing and outreach at the United States Department of Agriculture.

10:41:46 A.M.

H.R. 803

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 113, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Black amendment No. 4.

10:47:15 A.M.

H.R. 803

By unanimous consent, the Black amendment was withdrawn.

10:47:21 A.M.

H.R. 803

An amendment, offered by Mr. Garrett, numbered 5 printed in House Report 113-16 to require that if reports due to Congress that evaluate the programs that are covered by this legislation are not transmitted on or before the time period specified for that report, amounts authorized to be appropriated under this title shall be reduced by 10 percent for the next fiscal year and reduced by an additional 10 percent for each subsequent fiscal year until such report is transmitted to Congress.

10:47:23 A.M.DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 113, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Garrett amendment No. 5.H.R. 803

10:55:11 A.M.	H.R. 803	On agreeing to the Garrett amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
10:55:29 A.M.	H.R. 803	An amendment, in the nature of a substitute offered by Mr. Tierney, An substitute amendment numbered 6 printed in House Report 113-16 to reauthorize the Workforce Investment Act in a responsible way th at ensures workers can obtain jobs and build careers through strategic partnerships and enables businesses to identify and hire qualified personnel to grow and continue our economic recovery.
10:55:32 A.M.	H.R. 803	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 113, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Tierney substitute amendment No. 6.
11:53:42 A.M.	H.R. 803	On agreeing to the Tierney amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 192 – 227 (Roll no. 73).
11:54:05 A.M.	H.R. 803	The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 803.
11:54:56 A.M.	H.R. 803	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
11:55:05 A.M.	H.R. 803	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.
11:56:04 A.M.	H.R. 803	Mr. Miller, George moved to recommit with instructions to Education and the Workforce.
11:56:30 A.M.	H.R. 803	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the George Miller (CA) 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 ensure that nothing in the underlying bill repeals, denies, or weakens the wages, employment protections, employment or training opportunities for seniors, disabled veterans, women in nontraditional occupations, youth, or people with disabilities. The Motion would also raise the minimum wage, in increments over the course of two years, to $10.10 and increase the minimum wage for tipped employees to 70% of the minimum wage.
12:07:42 P.M.	H.R. 803	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
12:16:39 P.M.	H.R. 803	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 184 – 233 (Roll no. 74).
12:24:51 P.M.	H.R. 803	On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 215 – 202 (Roll no. 75).
12:24:51 P.M.	H.R. 803	>Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:25:07 P.M.		On approving the Journal Agreed to by voice vote.
12:27:29 P.M.		The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting the Economic Report of the United States. – referred to the Joint Economic Committee and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 113-2).
12:31:18 P.M.		World War I Centennial Commission – Pursuant to Section 4(b) of the World War I Centennial Commission Act (Pub.L. 112-272), and the order of the House of January 3, 2013 the Speaker appointed the following member of the House to the World War I Centennial Commission: Mr. Poe of TX.
12:31:58 P.M.		Board of Trustees of the Open World Leadership Center – Pursuant to Section 313 of the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2001 (2 U.S.C. 1151), as amended by Section 1601 of Pub L. 111-68, and the order of the House of January 3, 2013 the Speaker appointed the following member of the House to the Board of Trustees of the Open World Leadership Center: Mr. Fortenberry.
12:33:08 P.M.		COLLOQUY ON HOUSE SCHEDULE – The Chair recognized Mr. Hoyer for the purpose of engaging in a colloquy with Mr. Cantor on the expectations regarding the legislative schedule for the House during the upcoming week.
12:45:00 P.M.		Mr. Cantor asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Friday, March 15, 2013, it adjourn to meet at 12:00 p.m. on Monday, March 18, 2013, for Morning-Hour Debate. Agreed to without objection.
1:00:45 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
1:13:30 P.M.		The House received a communication from the Honorable Ted Poe, Member of Congress. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Mr. Poe notified the House that he had received a subpoena issued by the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California, purporting to require certain responses to a questionnaire in connection with a civil case and that after consultation with the Office of General Counsel, he had determined under Rule VIII that the subpoena seeks information that is not “material and relevant” and that it is not “consistent with the privileges and rights of the House.” Accordingly he intends to move to quash the subpoena.
1:13:55 P.M.		The House received a communication from the Honorable Bob Goodlatte, Member of Congress. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Mr. Goodlatte notified the House that he had received a subpoena issued by the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California, purporting to require certain responses to a questionnaire in connection with a civil case and that after consultation with the Office of General Counsel, he had determined under Rule VIII that the subpoena seeks information that is not “material and relevant” and that it is not “consistent with the privileges and rights of the House.” Accordingly, he intends to move to quash the subpoena.
1:14:35 P.M.		The House received a communication from the Honorable Raul R. Labrador, Member of Congress. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Mr. Labrador notified the House that he had received a subpoena issued by the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California, purporting to require certain responses to a questionnaire in connection with a civil case and that after consultation with the Office of General Counsel, he had determined under Rule VIII that the subpoena seeks information that is not “material and relevant” and that it is not “consistent with the privileges and rights of the House.” Accordingly, he intends to move to quash the subpoena.
1:14:36 P.M.		The House received a communication from the Honorable Lamar Smith, Member of Congress. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Mr. Smith notified the House that he had received a subpoena issued by the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California, purporting to require certain responses to a questionnaire in connection with a civil case and that after consultation with the Office of General Counsel, he had determined under Rule VIII that the subpoena seeks information that is not “material and relevant” and that it is not “consistent with the privileges and rights of the House.” Accordingly, he intends to move to quash the subpoena.
1:15:13 P.M.		The House received a communication from the Honorable George Holding, Member of Congress. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Mr. Holding notified the House that he had received a subpoena issued by the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California, purporting to require certain responses to a questionnaire in connection with a civil case and that after consultation with the Office of General Counsel, he had determined under Rule VIII that the subpoena seeks information that is not “material and relevant” and that it is not “consistent with the privileges and rights of the House.” Accordingly, he intends to move to quash the subpoena.
1:16:35 P.M.		The House received a communication from the Honorable Trent Franks, Member of Congress. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Mr. Franks notified the House that he had received a subpoena issued by the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California, purporting to require certain responses to a questionnaire in connection with a civil case and that after consultation with the Office of General Counsel, he had determined under Rule VIII that the subpoena seeks information that is not “material and relevant” and that it is not “consistent with the privileges and rights of the House.” Accordingly, he intends to move to quash the subpoena.
1:17:16 P.M.		The House received a communication from the Honorable Keith J. Rothfus, Member of Congress. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Mr. Rothfus notified the House that he had received a subpoena issued by the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California, purporting to require certain responses to a questionnaire in connection with a civil case and that after consultation with the Office of General Counsel, he had determined under Rule VIII that the subpoena seeks information that is not “material and relevant” and that it is not “consistent with the privileges and rights of the House.” Accordingly, he intends to quash the subpoena.
1:18:12 P.M.		The House received a communication from the Honorable Michelle Bachmann, Member of Congress. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Mrs. Bachmann notified the House that she had been served a subpoena, issued by the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California, purporting to require certain responses to a questionnaire in connection with a civil case. After consultation with the Office of General Counsel, Mrs. Bachmann had determined under Rule VIII that the subpoena seeks information that is not “material and relevant” and that it is not “consistent with the privileges and rights of the House.” Accordingly, she intend to move to quash the subpoena.
1:18:48 P.M.		The House received a communication from the Honorable Steve Chabot, Member of Congress. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Mr. Chabot notified the House that he had been served a subpoena, issued by the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California, purporting to require certain responses to a questionnaire in connection with a civil case. After consultation with the Office of General Counsel, Mr. Chabot had determined under Rule VIII that the subpoena seeks information that is not “material and relevant” and that it is not “consistent with the privileges and rights of the House.” Accordingly, he intend to move to quash the subpoena.
1:19:21 P.M.		The House received a communication from the Honorable Ron DeSantis, Member of Congress. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Mr. DeSantis notified the House that he had been served a subpoena, issued by the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Califonia, purporting to require certain responses to a questionnaire in connection with a civil case. After consultation with the Office of General Counsel, Mr. DeSantis had determined under Rule VIII that the subpoena seeks information that is not “material and relevant” and that it is not “consistent with the privileges and rights of the House.” Accordingly, he intend to move to quash the subpoena.
1:20:04 P.M.		The House received a communication from the Honorable Blake Farenthold, Member of Congress. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Mr. Farenthold notified the House that he had been served a subpoena, issued by the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Califonia, purporting to require certain responses to a questionnaire in connection with a civil case. After consultation with the Office of General Counsel, Mr. Farenthold had determined under Rule VIII that the subpoena seeks information that is not “material and relevant” and that it is not “consistent with the privileges and rights of the House.” Accordingly, he intend to move to quash the subpoena.
1:20:48 P.M.		The House received a communication from the Honorable Spencer Bachus, Member of Congress. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Mr. Bachus notified the House that he had been served a subpoena, issued by the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Califonia, purporting to require certain responses to a questionnaire in connection with a civil case. After consultation with the Office of General Counsel, Mr. Bachus had determined under Rule VIII that the subpoena seeks information that is not “material and relevant” and that it is not “consistent with the privileges and rights of the House.” Accordingly, he intend to move to quash the subpoena.
1:21:28 P.M.		<ACTION_DESCRIPTION>The House received a communication from the Honorable Joe Heck, Member of Congress. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Mr. Heck notified the House that he had been served a subpoena, issued by the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Califonia, purporting to require certain responses to a questionnaire in connection with a civil case. After consultation with the Office of General Counsel, Mr. Heck had determined under Rule VIII that the subpoena seeks information that is not “material and relevant” and that it is not “consistent with the privileges and rights of the House.” Accordingly, he intend to move to quash the subpoena.
1:22:09 P.M.		The House received a communication from the Honorable Louie Gohmert, Member of Congress. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Mr. Gohmert notified the House that he had been served a subpoena, issued by the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Califonia, purporting to require certain responses to a questionnaire in connection with a civil case. After consultation with the Office of General Counsel, Mr. Gohmert had determined under Rule VIII that the subpoena seeks information that is not “material and relevant” and that it is not “consistent with the privileges and rights of the House.” Accordingly, he intend to move to quash the subpoena.
1:22:53 P.M.		The House received a communication from the Honorable Jim Jordan, Member of Congress. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Mr. Jordan notified the House that he had been served a subpoena, issued by the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Califonia, purporting to require certain responses to a questionnaire in connection with a civil case. After consultation with the Office of General Counsel, Mr. Jordan had determined under Rule VIII that the subpoena seeks information that is not “material and relevant” and that it is not “consistent with the privileges and rights of the House.” Accordingly, he intend to move to quash the subpoena.
1:23:40 P.M.		The House received a communication from the Honorable F. James Sensenbrenner, Jr., Member of Congres s. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Mr. Sensenbrenner notified the House that he had been served with a subpoena issued by the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California, purporting to require certain responses to a questionnaire in connection with a civil case and that after consultation with the Office of General Counsel, he had determined that the subponea seeks information that is not “material and relevent” and that it is not “consistent with the privileges and rights of the House.” Accordingly, he intends to move to quash the subpoena.
1:24:15 P.M.		The House received a communication from the Honorable Doug Collins, Member of Congress. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Mr. Doug Collins (GA) notified the House that he had been served with a subpoena issued by the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California, purporting to require certain responses to a questionnaire in connection with a civil case and that after consultation with the Office of General Counsel, he had determined that the subponea seeks information that is not “material and relevent” and that it is not “consistent with the privileges and rights of the House.” Accordingly, he intends to move to quash the subpoena.
1:24:56 P.M.		The House received a communication from the Honorable K. Michael Conaway, Member of Congress. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Mr. Conaway notified the House that he had been served with a subpoena issued by the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California, purporting to require certain responses to a questionnaire in connection with a civil case and that after consultation with the Office of General Counsel, he had determined that the subponea seeks information that is not “material and relevent” and that it is not consistent with the privileges and rights of the House.” Accordingly, he intends to move to quash the subpoena.
1:25:37 P.M.		The House received a communication from the Honorable John Campbell, Member of Congress. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Mr. Campbell notified the House that he had been served with a subpoena issued by the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California, purporting to require certain responses to a questionnaire in connection with a civil case and that after consultation with the Office of General Counsel, he had determined that the subponea seeks information that is not “material and relevent” and that it is not “consistent with the privileges and rights of the House.” Accordingly, he intends to move to quash the subpoena.
1:26:22 P.M.		The House received a communication from the Honorable Darrell Issa, Member of Congress. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Mr. Issa notified the House that he had been served with a subpoena issued by the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California, purporting to require certain responses to a questionnaire in connection with a civil case and that after consultation with the Office of General Counsel, he had determined that the subponea seeks information that is not “material and relevent” and that it is not “consistent with the privileges and rights of the House.” Accordingly, he intends to move to quash the subpoena.
1:26:58 P.M.		The House received a communication from the Honorable J. Randy Forbes, Member of Congress. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Mr. Forbes notified the House that he had been served with a subpoena issued by the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California, purporting to require certain responses to a questionnaire in connection with a civil case and that after consultation with the Office of General Counsel, he had determined that the subpoena seeks information that is not “material and relevant” and that it is not “consistent with the privileges and rights of the House.” Accordingly, he intends to move to quash the subpoena.
1:27:41 P.M.		The House received a communication from the Honorable Trey Gowdy, Member of Congress. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Mr. Gowdy notified the House that he had been served with a subpoena issued by the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California, purporting to require certain responses to a questionnaire in connection with a civil case and that after consultation with the Office of General Counsel, he had determined that the subponea seeks information that is not “material and relevent” and that it is not “consistent with the privileges and rights of the House.” Accordingly, he intends to move to quash the subpoena.
1:28:30 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
2:51:15 P.M.		Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn.
2:51:25 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
2:51:35 P.M.		The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on March 18, 2013.

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The Senate stands in adjournment until 10:00am on Thursday, March 14, 2013.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of H.R.933, the continuing appropriations bill.

There will be up to one hour of debate equally divided between Senators Mikulski and Shelby or their designees for debate on the Harkin amendment #53 (Labor-HHS).
Upon the use or yielding back of time (at approximately 11:15am), there will be a roll call vote in relation to the Harkin amendment #53 (Labor-HHS)(60 affirmative-vote threshold).
We will continue to work through amendments to the bill during Thursday’s session. During Wednesday’s session, cloture was filed on the Mikulski-Shelby substitute amendment #26 and on H.R.933. Under the rule, the first cloture vote would be on Friday. We hope to reach an agreement to complete action on the bill on Thursday.
The Senate has resumed consideration of H.R.933, the Continuing Resolution. There will be 1 hour to debate concurrently the Harkin amendment #53 (Labor-HHS) and Coburn amendment #66 (temporary hiring freeze on Non Essential Federal Employees), prior to votes in relation to the amendments.
The debate time will be equally divided in the usual form.
Each amendment will be subject to 60-affirmative vote thresholds.
No amendments to the amendments are in order prior to the votes.
The following amendments are pending to H.R.933, the continuing appropriations bill:
- Mikulski-Shelby amendment #26, as modified (substitute)
- Toomey amendment #115 (cut biofuel funding/DoD)
The following amendments have been considered to H.R.933:
- Cruz amendment #30 (defund Obamacare) Not Agreed to: 45-52
- McCain amendment #33 (Guam) Not Tabled: 48-50; agreed to by voice vote
- Harkin amendment #53 (Labor HHS flexibility)(60 affirmative-vote threshold) Not Agreed to: 54-45
- Coburn amendment #66 (temporary freeze on non-essential federal employees) (60 affirmative-vote threshold) Not Agreed to: 45-54
- Inhofe amendment #29, as modified (Farms-EPA oil spill and prevention rule) Agreed to by Unanimous Consent
There is a good chance that we vote tonight (sooner rather than later) in
relation to the Coburn amendment #65, as modified (political
science funding at NSF). Another message will be sent once an agreement is
reached.
- WRAP UP
- ROLL CALL VOTES1) Harkin amendment #53 (Labor-HHS) to H.R.933, the continuing appropriations bill; Not Agreed to: 54-45 (60 affirmative-vote threshold)2) Coburn amendment #66 (hiring freeze for federal employees) to H.R.933; Not Agreed to: 45-54 (60 affirmative-vote threshold)
  LEGISLATIVE ITEMS
  
  Began the Rule 14 process of S.582, the Keystone Pipeline Act. (Hoeven)
  
  Began the Rule 14 process of S.583, the Life at Conception Act. (Paul)
  
  Completed the Rule 14 process of S.558, To prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency from awarding any grant, contract, cooperative agreement, or other financial assistance under section 103 of the Clean Air Act for any program, project, or activity outside the United States. (Paul)
  
  No EXECUTIVE ITEMS
- Well, folks, we were unable to reach an agreement to vote in relation to the Coburn or Toomey amendments tonight. Senator Coburn wouldn’t agree to vote in relation to his amendment, as modified.Senator Reid has asked the managers of the bill to work over the weekend on a small, finite list of amendments and we could complete action of the bill on Monday. If they are unable to come to an agreement, there would be a cloture vote at approximately 5:30pm on Monday. Next week the Senate will consider the Budget resolution.The Senate is in a period of morning business with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. There will be no further roll call votes this week.

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Last Floor Action: 3/14
7:24:35 P.M. – The House adjourned.

The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on March 14, 2013.

10:00:14 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:22 A.M.		McClintock to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:37 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.
10:15:20 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 March 14.
12:01:00 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Dr. Ezekiel Pipher, Heartland Evangelical Free Church, Central City, Nebraska.
12:02:00 P.M.		POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS ON APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL – The Speaker announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day’s proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Ellison demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Speaker announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Ellison objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Speaker 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.
12:03:58 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Ellison to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:04:19 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.
12:34:24 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.

3:45:40 P.M.

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 14.

3:45:59 P.M.

Investigative Subcommittees of the Committtee on Ethics – Pursuant to clause 5(a)(4)(A)of Rule X of the Rules of the House of Representatives the Democratic Leader appointed the following members of the House to the Investigative Subcommittees of the Committtee on Ethics: Mr. Carney, Mr. Connolly, Ms. Hahn, Mr. Higgins, Mr. Jeffries, Mr. Keating, Mr. Perlmutter, Ms. Sewell of AL, Ms. Speier and Ms. Titus.

3:46:42 P.M.

H. Res. 113

Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 113 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 803) to reform and strengthen the workforce investment system of the Nation to put Americans back to work and make the United States more competitive in the 21st century.”

3:50:07 P.M.

H. Res. 113

DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 113.

5:12:17 P.M.

H. Res. 113

On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (Roll no. 70).

5:19:50 P.M.

H. Res. 113

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: (Roll no. 71).

5:19:52 P.M.

H. Res. 113

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

5:26:20 P.M.

On approving the Journal Agreed to by recorded vote: (Roll no. 72).

5:27:33 P.M.

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

5:48:02 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
6:48:10 P.M.		Mr. Fortenberry moved that the House do now adjourn.
6:48:20 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
6:48:40 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on March 15, 2013.