The Senate Convenes: 9:30amET December 15, 2010

Following any Leader remarks, there will be a period of morning business until 11:00am with senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each. At 10:00am, Senator Bayh will deliver his farewell remarks and at 10:30am Senator Voinovich will deliver his farewell remarks.

At 11:00am, the Senate will resume consideration of the House message on H.R.4853, the vehicle for the tax compromise. At approximately 12:00 noon, there will be a series of up to 4 roll call votes in relation to the following items:

– Coburn motion to suspend Rule 22 for the purpose of proposing and considering amendment #4765 (to pay for the costs of extending unemployment insurance payments by reducing unnecessary and duplicative spending);

– DeMint motion to suspend Rule 22 for the purpose of proposing and considering amendment #4804 (to permanently extend the 2001 and 2003 tax relief provisions, and to permanently repeal the estate tax, and to provide permanent alternative minimum tax relief);

– Sanders motion to suspend Rule 22 for the purpose of proposing and considering amendment #4809 (to provide an extension of 2010 tax cuts only for the bottom 98 percent of taxpayers, to provide for responsible estate tax reform, to extend the making work pay credit in lieu of a payroll tax holiday, to provide relief to senior citizens, and to provide for improvements in infrastructure, energy, and water); and

– Reid motion to concur in the House amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R.4853, with Reid-McConnell amendment #4753 (tax compromise).

Following the votes, the Senate will resume morning business until 2:15pm with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.

At 2:15pm, there will be a roll call vote on the motion to proceed to Executive Session to consider the START Treaty.

Following that vote, Senator Lincoln will be recognized to give her farewell remarks to the Senate. Following her remarks and any of her colleagues, the Senate will resume Executive session at the same status prior to her remarks in legislative session. We expect the Republicans to object to dispensing with the reading of the treaty. If that is the case, we estimate it will take the clerks approximately 15 hours to read the treaty live.

Votes:
At approximately 12:00 noon, there will be a series of up to 4 roll call votes in relation to the following motions:

– Coburn motion to suspend Rule 22 for the purpose of proposing and considering amendment #4765: (to pay for the costs of extending unemployment insurance payments by reducing unnecessary and duplicative spending);

– DeMint motion to suspend Rule 22 for the purpose of proposing and considering amendment #4804: (to permanently extend the 2001 and 2003 tax relief provisions, and to permanently repeal the estate tax, and to provide permanent alternative minimum tax relief);

– Sanders motion to suspend Rule 22 for the purpose of proposing and considering amendment #4809: (to provide an extension of 2010 tax cuts only for the bottom 98 percent of taxpayers, to provide for responsible estate tax reform, to extend the making work pay credit in lieu of a payroll tax holiday, to provide relief to senior citizens, and to provide for improvements in infrastructure, energy, and water); and

– Reid motion to concur in the House amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R.4853, with Reid-McConnell amendment #4753: (tax compromise).

Votes:
273: Coburn motion to suspend Rule 22 for the purpose of proposing and considering amendment #4765: (to pay for the costs of extending unemployment insurance payments by reducing unnecessary and duplicative spending);
Not Agreed To: 47-52

274: DeMint motion to suspend Rule 22 for the purpose of proposing and considering amendment #4804: (to permanently extend the 2001 and 2003 tax relief provisions, and to permanently repeal the estate tax, and to provide permanent alternative minimum tax relief);
Not Agreed To: 37-63

275: Sanders motion to suspend Rule 22 for the purpose of proposing and considering amendment #4809: (to provide an extension of 2010 tax cuts only for the bottom 98 percent of taxpayers, to provide for responsible estate tax reform, to extend the making work pay credit in lieu of a payroll tax holiday, to provide relief to senior citizens, and to provide for improvements in infrastructure, energy, and water);
Not Agreed to: 43-57

276: Reid motion to concur in the House amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R.4853, with Reid-McConnell amendment #4753: (tax compromise)
Agreed To: 81-19.

277: Motion to proceed to Executive Session to consider the New Start Treaty:
Agreed To: 66-32

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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF DECEMBER 15, 2010
111TH CONGRESS – SECOND SESSION

. 11:59 P.M. –

The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on December 16, 2010.

On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. King (IA) moved that the House do now adjourn.

H. Res. 1377:

honoring the accomplishments of Norman Yoshio Mineta, and for other purposes

9:40 P.M. –

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.

9:12 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1377.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Faleomavaega moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

H.R. 5493:

to provide for the furnishing of statues by the District of Columbia for display in Statuary Hall in the United States Capitol

9:10 P.M. –

The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

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

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

8:58 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5493.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Faleomavaega moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

S. Con. Res. 77:

to provide for the approval of final regulations issued by the Office of Compliance to implement the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 that apply to certain legislative branch employing offices and their covered employees

8:57 P.M. –

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

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.

8:56 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. Con. Res. 77.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Faleomavaega moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

H. Res. 1757:

providing for the approval of final regulations issued by the Office of Compliance to implement the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 that apply to the House of Representatives and employees of the House of Representatives

8:55 P.M. –

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

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.

8:51 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1757.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Faleomavaega moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

H. Res. 20:

calling on the State Department to list the Socialist Republic of Vietnam as a “Country of Particular Concern” with respect to religious freedom

8:50 P.M. –

At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Faleomavaega objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.

8:05 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 20.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Berman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

S. 987:

to protect girls in developing countries through the prevention of child marriage, and for other purposes

8:04 P.M. –

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.

7:53 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House continued with further debate on S. 987.

Mr. Polis (CO) filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 1766.

S. 987:

to protect girls in developing countries through the prevention of child marriage, and for other purposes

7:42 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 987.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Berman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

H. Res. 1765:

supporting a negotiated solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and condemning unilateral measures to declare or recognize a Palestinian state, and for other purposes

7:41 P.M. –

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

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.

7:08 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1765.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Berman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

S. 3447:

to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve educational assistance for veterans who served in the Armed Forces after September 11, 2001, and for other purposes

7:07 P.M. –

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

6:48 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3447.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Filner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

S. 3860:

to require reports on the management of Arlington National Cemetery

6:47 P.M. –

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

6:25 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3860.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Filner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

H.R. 6517:

to extend trade adjustment assistance and certain trade preference programs, to amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to modify temporarily certain rates of duty, and for other purposes

6:24 P.M. –

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

6:23 P.M. –

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

5:50 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6517.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Levin moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

H.R. 4337:

to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify certain rules applicable to regulated investment companies, and for other purposes

5:49 P.M. –

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

On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

5:41 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the Senate amendment to H.R. 4337.

Mr. Levin moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment.

S. 841:

to direct the Secretary of Transportation to study and establish a motor vehicle safety standard that provides for a means of alerting blind and other pedestrians of motor vehicle operation

5:39 P.M. –

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.

5:30 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 841.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Barrow moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

5:29 P.M. –

The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.

H.R. 2965:

to amend the Small Business Act with respect to the Small Business Innovation Research Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer Program, and for other purposes

5:24 P.M. –

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

On motion that the House agree with an amendment to the Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 250 – 175 (Roll no. 638).

4:54 P.M. –

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

3:21 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1764, the House proceeded with 1 hour of debate on the motion to agree to the Senate amendment to H.R. 2965 with an amendment.

3:20 P.M. –

Mrs. Davis (CA) moved that the House agree with an amendment to the Senate amendment.

Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1764, the Chair recognized Mrs. Davis of California for a motion.

H. Res. 1743:

congratulating Gerda Weissmann Klein on being selected to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom

3:16 P.M. –

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

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 407 – 0 (Roll no. 637).

3:08 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

H. Res. 1761:

congratulating Auburn University quarterback and College Park, Georgia, native Cameron Newton on winning the 2010 Heisman Trophy for being the most outstanding college football player in the United States

3:07 P.M. –

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

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 378 – 15, 18 Present (Roll no. 636).

3:00 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

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.

H. Res. 1764:

providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill ( H.R. 2965) to amend the Small Business Act with respect to the Small Business Innovation Research Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer Program, and for other purposes

2:59 P.M. –

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

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 232 – 180 (Roll no. 635).

2:29 P.M. –

The House resumed with consideration of H. Res. 1764.

The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate agreed to the House amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R. 4853 with an amendment.

H. Res. 1764:

providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill ( H.R. 2965) to amend the Small Business Act with respect to the Small Business Innovation Research Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer Program, and for other purposes

2:28 P.M. –

The previous question was ordered without objection.

1:44 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1764

Considered as privileged matter.

1:42 P.M. –

Ms. Pingree (ME) filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 1764.

H.R. 6205:

to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1449 West Avenue in Bronx, New York, as the “Private Isaac T. Cortes Post Office”

1:40 P.M. –

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

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 399 – 0 (Roll no. 634).

1:31 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

S. Con. Res. 72:

recognizing the 45th anniversary of the White House Fellows Program

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 401 – 1 (Roll no. 633).

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

1:22 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

H. Res. 1759:

expressing support for designation of January 23rd as “Ed Roberts Day”

1:21 P.M. –

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

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 390 – 8, 4 Present (Roll no. 632).

1:12 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 5446:

to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 600 Florida Avenue in Cocoa, Florida, as the “Harry T. and Harriette Moore Post Office”

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

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 405 – 0 (Roll no. 631).

12:41 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

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.

S. 30:

to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit manipulation of caller identification information

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

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

12:15 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 30.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Boucher moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

S. 3386:

to protect consumers from certain aggressive sales tactics on the Internet

12:14 P.M. –

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

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

12:03 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3386.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Boucher moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

S. 3199:

to amend the Public Health Service Act regarding early detection, diagnosis, and treatment of hearing loss

12:02 P.M. –

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

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

11:48 A.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3199.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

S. 3036:

to establish the Office of the National Alzheimer’s Project

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

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

11:32 A.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3036.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

H. Res. 1600:

supporting the critical role of the physician assistant profession and supporting the goals and ideals of National Physician Assistant Week

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

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

11:24 A.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1600.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

S. 1774:

for the relief of Hotaru Nakama Ferschke

11:23 A.M. –

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

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

11:14 A.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1774.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Ms. Chu moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

S. 4010:

for the relief of Shigeru Yamada

11:13 A.M. –

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

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

11:06 A.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 4010.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

11:05 A.M. –

Ms. Chu moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

H. Res. 1761:

congratulating Auburn University quarterback and College Park, Georgia, native Cameron Newton on winning the 2010 Heisman Trophy for being the most outstanding college football player in the United States

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.

10:53 A.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1761.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Altmire moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

H.R. 6494:

to amend the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 to improve the Littoral Combat Ship program of the Navy

10:51 A.M. –

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

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

10:31 A.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6494.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Taylor moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

10:30 A.M. –

The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.

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 December 15, 2010, at 9:40 a.m. stating that that body had passed S. 4005.

10:04 A.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.

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

The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.

10:03 A.M. –

Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.