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Let’s just call this so-called “Deficit Commission” what it really is — an attack on the middle class.

From the very start, right-wing Republicans have been using the commission as a platform to destroy Social Security. They want to cut benefits and raise the retirement age, knowing full well that it will throw millions of seniors into poverty.

It’s wrong. That’s why we supported candidates who stood strong for Social Security and that’s why we’re working today to hold them accountable to the promises they made.

Call your Senators right now and tell them Hands Off Social Security.

Call now at 1-866-529-7630 and tell Congress “No cuts, no raising the retirement age”

When we asked DFA members where they stood on Social Security, the answer was clear — you said to stand strong for Social Security — No cuts, no raising the retirement age — and that is exactly what we’re doing.

We’ll deliver our Hands Off Social Security petition, with almost 100,000 signatures from across the country, directly to members of the House of Representatives this week. But today’s target is the U.S. Senate. Whether your Senator is a supportive Democrat or a right-wing Republican bent on destroying Social Security, your call still has an impact. Strong supporters use these calls to back them up on the Senator floor and some Republicans will think twice about sticking their neck out against seniors if their offices are flooded with calls too.

So don’t throw your hands up and think this call isn’t worth it, especially because DFA members aren’t alone when it comes to protecting Social Security. On Election Day, we polled voters nationwide to ask them where they stood and 85 percent said they don’t want to see ANY cuts to Social Security.

That’s right, even people who voted for Republicans to take back Congress said they don’t want any cuts to Social Security.

Make sure Congress gets the message — Call your Senators right now at 1-866-529-7630 and tell them Hands Off Social Security.

Thank you for everything you do.

-Jim

Jim Dean, Chair
Democracy for America

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Congress – Debates & Votes Tuesday 11/30

11/30/2010 Nativegrl77

The Senate will Convene and resume debates and or votes 11/30 at 9amET

Following the prayer and pledge and any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of S.510, FDA Food Safety Modernization Act, and immediately proceed to a series of up to 3 roll call votes. Those votes will in relation to the following items:

– Coburn motion to suspend Rule 22 for the purpose of proposing and considering Coburn amendment #4697 (earmarks);
– Coburn motion to suspend Rule 22 for the purpose of proposing and considering Coburn amendment #4694 (substitute); and
– Passage of S.510, as amended, FDA Food Safety Modernization Act.

Upon disposition of S.510, the Senate will turn to a period of morning business with senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each.

The Senate will recess from 12:30 until 4:00pm to allow for the party caucus meetings.

When the Senate convenes at 4pm, Senator Dodd will be recognized to give his farewell speech

Votes:
255: Coburn motion to suspend Rule 22 for the purpose of proposing and considering Coburn amendment #4697: (earmarks); Not Agreed to: 39-56

256: Coburn motion to suspend Rule 22 for the purpose of proposing and considering Coburn amendment #4694: (substitute); Not Agreed to: 36-62

257: Passage of S.510, as amended;
Passed: 73-25

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

Unanimous Consent:
S.3987, the Red Flag Program Clarification Act.

H.R.6162, Coin Modernization, Oversight, and Continuity Act of 2010.

H.R.6166, the American Eagle Palladium Bullion Coin Act.

S. Res.690, a resolution commemorating the 175th anniversary of the birth of Mark Twain.

S. Res.691, a resolution to permit the collection of clothing, toys, food and house wares during the holiday season for charitable purposes relating to serving those in need or members of the Armed Services and their families.

S.3386, the Restore Online Shoppers’ Confidence Act (with a Rockefeller-Hutchison managers amendment)

Some of those who voted against S.510: Shelby,Sessions,McCain, Hutchins, Demint, Coker, Coburn, Thune, Bunning

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The next meeting in the House is scheduled for 10:30amET November 30, 2010

CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF NOVEMBER 30, 2010
111TH CONGRESS – SECOND SESSION

8:49 P.M. –: SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
8:47 P.M. –: Ms. Foxx requested that Mr. Franks of AZ be allowed to address the House for 5 minutes on December 3. Ms. Foxx requested that Mr. Franks of AZ be allowed to address the House for 5 minutes on December 2.

Ms. Foxx requested that Mr. Franks of AZ be allowed to address the House for 5 minutes on December 1.
8:44 P.M. –: The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting his determination that it is appropriate to exercise the statutory alternative plan authority under 5 U.S.C. 5304a to set alternative January 2011 locality pay rates – referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 111-156).
8:43 P.M. –: ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.

H. Res. 1644:

expressing support for designation of a “National Veterans History Project Week”
8:42 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.

H. Res. 1644:

expressing support for designation of a “National Veterans History Project Week”

8:23 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1644.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H.R. 5953:

to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to display in each facility of the Department of Veterans Affairs a Women Veterans Bill of Rights

8:22 P.M. –

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

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

8:04 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5953.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H. Res. 1622:

honoring the historic contributions of veterans throughout all conflicts involving the United States

8:03 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.

7:58 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1622.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H.R. 5866:

to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 requiring the Secretary of Energy to carry out initiatives to advance innovation in nuclear energy technologies, to make nuclear energy systems more competitive, to increase efficiency and safety of civilian nuclear power, and for other purposes

7:57 P.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.

7:45 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5866.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Gordon (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

H. Con. Res. 325:

supporting the goals and ideals of National Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day

7:44 P.M. –

At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mrs. Biggert 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.

7:38 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 325.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H.R. 6398:

to require the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation to fully insure Interest on Lawyers Trust Accounts

7:37 P.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.

7:27 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6398.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H. Res. 528:

commending the George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies for its efforts to promote peace, stability and security throughout North America, Europe, and Eurasia

7:26 P.M. –

At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Poe (TX) 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.

7:20 P.M. –: DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 528. Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H. Res. 527:

commending the NATO School for its critical support of North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) efforts to promote global peace, stability, and security
7:19 P.M. –: At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Poe (TX) 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.
7:10 P.M. –: DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 527. Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H.R. 6411:

to provide for the approval of the Agreement Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of Australia Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy
7:09 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.
7:01 P.M. –: DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6411. Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H. Res. 1735:

condemning North Korea in the strongest terms for its unprovoked military attack against South Korea on November 23, 2010
7:00 P.M. –: At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Poe (TX) 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.

H. Res. 1735:

condemning North Korea in the strongest terms for its unprovoked military attack against South Korea on November 23, 2010

6:41 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1735.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

S. 2847:

to regulate the volume of audio on commercials

6:40 P.M. –

At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Terry 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.

6:31 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2847.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H. Res. 1690:

supporting the observance of American Diabetes Month

6:30 P.M. –

6:03 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1690.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H. Con. Res. 323:

supporting the goal of ensuring that all Holocaust survivors in the United States are able to live with dignity, comfort, and security in their remaining years

6:02 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.

5:39 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 323.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mrs. McCarthy (NY) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

H. Res. 1313:

expressing support for designation of May as “Child Advocacy Center Month” and commending the National Child Advocacy Center in Huntsville, Alabama, on their 25th anniversary in 2010

5:38 P.M. –

At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Roe (TN) 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.

5:31 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1313.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Ms. Woolsey moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

H. Res. 1576:

expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a National Day of Recognition for Parents of Special Needs Children should be established

5:30 P.M. –

5:24 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1576.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Ms. Woolsey moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

H. Res. 1598:

expressing support for the designation of the month of October as National Work and Family Month

5:23 P.M. –

5:13 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1598.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Ms. Woolsey moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

H. Res. 1638:

supporting the goals and ideals of National GEAR UP Day

5:12 P.M. –

4:59 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1638.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Ms. Woolsey moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

H. Res. 1430:

honoring and saluting golf legend Juan Antonio “Chi Chi” Rodriguez for his commitment to Latino youth programs of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute

4:58 P.M. –

4:32 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1430.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Ms. Woolsey moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

4:30 P.M. –

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

4:29 P.M. –

Mr. Perlmutter filed reports from the Committee on Rules, H. Res. 1741 and H. Res. 1742.

H. Res. 1740:

recognizing and honoring the National Guard on the occasion of its 374rd anniversary

4:28 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 recorded vote (2/3 required): 404 – 0 (Roll no. 586).

4:19 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

H. Res. 1585:

honoring and recognizing the exemplary service and sacrifice of the 60th Air Mobility Wing, the 349th Air Mobility Wing, the 15th Expeditionary Mobility Task Force, and the 615th Contingency Response Wing civilians and families serving at Travis Air Force Base, California

4:18 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): 408 – 0 (Roll no. 585).

4:09 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

4:08 P.M. –

UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The House continued with unfinished business.

MOMENT OF SILENCE – The House observed a moment of silence in memory of the late Honorable Stephen J. Solarz.

H.R. 4783:

to accelerate the income tax benefits for charitable cash contributions for the relief of victims of the earthquake in Chile, and to extend the period from which such contributions for the relief of victims of the earthquake in Haiti may be accelerated

4:03 P.M. –

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

On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 256 – 152 (Roll no. 584).

3:33 P.M. –

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

3:32 P.M. –

UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of the Rahall motion to agree to the Senate amendments to H.R. 4783, and motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.

H. Res. 1724:

commending the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas, for its outstanding support in creating a unique and lasting partnership with Little Rock Air Force Base, members of the Armed Forces stationed there and their families, and the Air Force

At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Rogers (AL) 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.

3:26 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1724.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H. Res. 1217:

honoring Fort Drum’s soldiers of the 10th Mountain Division for their past and continuing contributions to the security of the United States

3:20 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1217.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H. Res. 1740:

recognizing and honoring the National Guard on the occasion of its 374rd anniversary

3:19 P.M. –

3:09 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1740.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H. Res. 1585:

3:02 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1585.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

3:01 P.M. –

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

H.R. 4783:

3:00 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the Rahall motion to agree to the Senate amendments to H.R. 4783 would be postponed until a time to be announced.

1:49 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1736, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Rahall motion to agree to the Senate amendments to H.R. 4783.

1:48 P.M. –

Mr. Rahall moved that the House agree to the Senate amendments.

1:47 P.M. –

Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1736, Mr. Rahall took from the Speaker’s table H.R. 4783 with the Senate amendments thereto, and was recognized for a motion.

H. Res. 1736:

providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill ( H.R. 4783) to accelerate the income tax benefits for charitable cash contributions for the relief of victims of the earthquake in Chile, and to extend the period from which such contributions for the relief of victims of the earthquake in Haiti may be accelerated

1:42 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: 223 – 168 (Roll no. 583).

1:12 P.M. –

The previous question was ordered without objection.

12:25 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1736

12:24 P.M. –

Considered as privileged matter.

12:03 P.M. –

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

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

12:02 P.M. –

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

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

12:00 P.M. –

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of November 30.

10:39 A.M. –

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.

10:32 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.

10:31 A.M. –

The Speaker designated the Honorable John T. Salazar to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

10:30 A.M. –

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

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Congress …Back in Session -lame duck

11/29/2010 Nativegrl77

The Senate Convenes: 2:00pmET November 29, 2010

Following any Leader remarks, there will be a period of morning business until 4pm with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes.

At 4:00pm, the Senate will resume consideration of S.510, the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act, as provided for under the previous order.

5:30pm swearing in of Senator-elect Mark Kirk to be senator from the State of Illinois.

58Dems-42Republicans -in the Senate

At 6:30pm, the Senate will proceed to a cloture vote on the substitute amendment to S.510. Under the agreement reached on Thursday, if cloture is invoked, 4 motions to suspend the rules would be in order. Upon disposition of the motions, the Senate will proceed to vote on passage of the bill, as amended. Senator Reid would like to complete action on the Food Safety bill on Monday. As a result, senators should expect a late night of voting.

Post-cloture and upon the use or yielding back of the time allotted in the agreement (1 hour for motions re: 1099 and 4 hours for Coburn motions), the Senate will proceed to vote on the motions in the following order:

– Johanns (1099 forms)
– Baucus (1099 forms)
– Coburn (earmarks)
– Coburn (substitute)

Votes:
6:30pm Roll Call Votes:
252: now voting on Cloture on substitute amendment #4175: to S.510, Food Safety Modernization Act (60 vote threshold);

– Johanns motion to suspend Rule 22 for the purpose of proposing and considering Johanns amendment #4702: (1099 forms) (67-vote threshold); and

– Baucus motion to suspend Rule 22 for the purpose of proposing and considering Baucus amendment #4713: (1099 forms) (67-vote threshold).

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The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00pmET on Novemeber 22, 2010 unless the House receives a message from the Senate transmitting its adoption of H.Con.Res.332, in which case the House shall stand adjourned pursuant to that concurrent resolution and convene on 11/29 at 2pm

CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF NOVEMBER 29, 2010
111TH CONGRESS – SECOND SESSION

7:14 P.M. –

SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House resumed Special Order speeches.

7:13 P.M. –

Mr. Polis (CO) filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 1736.

6:52 P.M. –

SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

6:50 P.M. –

Mr. Diaz-Balart, Lincoln of FL requested the following general leaves to address the House on December 6: Mr. Jones for 5 min, Mr. Poe of TX for 5 min, and Mr. Moran of KS for 5 min.

Mr. Diaz-Balart, Lincoln of FL requested the following general leaves to address the House on December 3: Mr. Jones for 5 min, Mr. Poe of TX for 5 min, Mr. Garrett of NJ for 5 min, Mr. Burton of IN for 5 min, Mr. Moran of KS for 5 min, himself for 5 min, and Ms. Ros-Lehtinen for 5 min.

Mr. Diaz-Balart, Lincoln of FL requested the following general leaves to address the House on December 2: Mr. Jones for 5 min, Mr. Poe of TX for 5 min, Mr. Garrett of NJ for 5 min, Mr. Burton of IN for 5 min, Mr. Moran of KS for 5 min, himself for 5 min, and Ms. Ros-Lehtinen for 5 min.

Mr. Diaz-Balart, Lincoln of FL requested the following general leaves to address the House on December 1: Mr. Jones for 5 min, Mr. Poe of TX for 5 min, Mr. Garrett of NJ for 5 min, Mr. Burton of IN for 5 min, Mr. Moran of KS for 5 min, himself for 5 min, and Ms. Ros-Lehtinen for 5 min.

Mr. Diaz-Balart, L. requested the following general leaves to address the House on November 30: Mr. Jones for 5 min, Mr. Poe of TX for 5 min, Mr. Garrett of NJ for 5 min, Mr. Burton of IN for 5 min, himself for 5 min, and Ms. Ros-Lehtinen for 5 min.

6:43 P.M. –

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

H. Res. 771:

supporting the goals and ideals of a National Mesothelioma Awareness Day

6:39 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): (Roll No. 582).

6:31 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 5877:

to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 655 Centre Street in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts, as the “Lance Corporal Alexander Scott Arredondo, United States Marine Corps Post Office Building”

6:30 P.M. –

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): (Roll No. 581).

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

6:03 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

6:02 P.M. –

UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.

ADJUSTED WHOLE NUMBER OF THE HOUSE – Under clause 5(d) of rule XX, the Chair announced to the House that, in light of the resignation of the gentleman from Illinois, Mr. Kirk, the whole number of the House is 434.

6:01 P.M. –

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of November 29.

2:59 P.M. –

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.

H.R. 6392:

to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 5003 Westfields Boulevard in Centreville, Virginia, as the “Colonel George Juskalian Post Office Building”

2:52 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.

2:46 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6392.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H. Res. 771:

supporting the goals and ideals of a National Mesothelioma Awareness Day

2:45 P.M. –

2:41 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 771.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H.R. 5877:

2:40 P.M. –

2:32 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5877.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H.R. 5712:

to provide for certain clarifications and extensions under Medicare, Medicaid, and the Children’s Health Insurance Program

2:31 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 amendments Agreed to by voice vote.

2:12 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the Senate amendments to H.R. 5712.

Mr. Pallone moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments.

2:11 P.M. –

Mr. Pallone asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns on Monday, November 29, 2010, it adjourn to meet at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, November 30, 2010, for Morning-Hour debate. Agreed to without objection.

2:10 P.M. –

The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until 6:00 p.m. today.

2:07 P.M. –

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

The House received a communication from Representative Kirk wherein he resigns as a member of the House of Representatives effective at 4:00 p.m. on November 29, 2010.

2:05 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 received a message from the Secretary of the Senate on November 22, 2010 at 2:53 p.m. stating that that body had passed H.R. 4783 with amendments, concurred in the House amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R. 5566, concurred in the House amendments to S. 3689, passed S. 3650, passed H.R. 6198 with an amendment, and agreed to H. Con. Res. 327.

2:04 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 received a message from the Secretary of the Senate on November 19, 2010 at 9:33 a.m. stating that that body had passed S. 1609; H.R. 5712, with amendments; agreed to S. Con. Res 75, S. Con. Res. 76, and H. Con. Res. 332.

2:03 P.M. –

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Pallone 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.

2:02 P.M. –

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

2:01 P.M. –

The Speaker designated the Honorable Laura Richardson to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

2:00 P.M. –

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

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Friday in Congress …

11/19/2010 Nativegrl77

The Senate Convenes: 10:30amET

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business with senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each.

There will be no roll call votes during Friday’s session of the Senate.

Unanimous Consent:
Passed H.R.4783, with substitute amendment (“Claims Settlement Act of 2010)

House Message to accompany H.R.5566, Animal Crush Video Prohibition Act (concur in the House amendment)

House Message to accompany H.R.3689, the Copyright, Clarification and Corrections Act of 2010 (concur in House amendment)

Passed S.3650, Gold Star Fathers

Passed H.R.6198, Bankruptcy Technical Corrections Act

Adopted H.Con.Res.327, a concurrent resolution recognizing and supporting the efforts of the USA Bid Committee to bring the 2022 FIFA World Cup Competition to the United States

Adopted S.Res.611, Cumberland Valley Athletic Club

Adopted S.Res.631, “National School Psychology Week”

Adopted S.Res.689, a resolution recongnizing “National American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month”

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The House is scheduled to meet Monday 22, 2010 at 12:00pmET unless the House receives a message from the Senate transmitting its adoption of H.Con.Res.332, in which case the House shall stand adjourned pursuant to that concurrent resolution

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Congress is in Sesson … read what happened -updates when needed

11/17/2010 Nativegrl77

The Senate Convenes Today at 9:30amET

Following any Leader remarks, there will be a period of morning business until 11:00am with the time equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees. Of the majorities time, Senator Harkin will control 15 minutes, Senator Dodd will control 15 minutes, and Senator Mikulski will control 5 minutes.

As a reminder, on Wednesday, September 29, Senator Reid filed cloture on the motion to proceed to the following bills:
– S.3815, the Promoting National Gas and Electric Vehicles Act of 2010;
– S.3772, The Paycheck Fairness Act; and
– S.510, The FDA Food Safety and Modernization Act.

The first vote of the week will be on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.3815, the Promoting National Gas and Electric Vehicles Act of 2010.

At 11:00am, the Senate will proceed to vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.3772, Paycheck Fairness Act.

If cloture is not invoked, the Senate would proceed immediately to a cloture vote on the motion to proceed to S.510, the Food Safety bill.

If cloture is invoked on either of the motions to proceed, there would be up to 30 hours for debate on the motion.

Senators should expect up to 2 roll call votes to begin at 11:00am.

The Senate will recess from 12:30 until 2:15pm to allow for the Democratic caucus meeting.

Votes:
249: Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.3772, Paycheck Fairness Act;
Not Invoked: 58-41

250: Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.510, FDA Food Satefy;
Invoked: 74-25

Unanimous Consent:
Passed S.1421, Asian Carp Prevention and Control Act

Adopted S.Res.681, a resolution designating the week of November 15 through 19, 2010, as “Global Entrepreneurship Week/USA

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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF NOVEMBER 17, 2010
111TH CONGRESS – SECOND SESSION

7:20 P.M. –: SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
7:19 P.M. –: Mr. Burton of IN requested that Mr. Thompson of PA be allowed to address the House for 5 minutes on November 18.

S. 3774:

to extend the deadline for Social Services Block Grant expenditures of supplemental funds appropriated following disasters occurring in 2008
7:18 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.
7:04 P.M. –: DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3774. Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H. Res. 1648:

supporting the goals and ideals of National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month by promoting national awareness of adoption and the children in foster care awaiting families, celebrating children and families involved in adoption, recognizing current programs and efforts designed to promote adoption, and encouraging people in the United States to seek improved safety, permanency, and well-being for all children
7:03 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.
6:43 P.M. –: DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1648. Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H. Con. Res. 327:

to recognize and support the efforts of the USA Bid Committee to bring the 2018 or 2022 Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup competition to the United States
6:42 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 agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
6:36 P.M. –: DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 327. Considered under suspension of the rules.

Ms. Watson moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

H. Con. Res. 259:

recognizing the 500th anniversary of the birth of Italian architect Andrea Palladio
6:35 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.
6:25 P.M. –: DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 259. Considered under suspension of the rules.

Ms. Watson moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

H. Res. 1672:

commemorating the Persian Gulf War and reaffirming the commitment of the United States towards Persian Gulf War veterans
6:24 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 voice vote.
6:23 P.M. –: DEBATE – The House concluded debate on H. Res. 1672. Mr. Arcuri filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 1721.

H. Res. 1672:

commemorating the Persian Gulf War and reaffirming the commitment of the United States towards Persian Gulf War veterans
6:02 P.M. –: DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1672. Considered under suspension of the rules.

Ms. Watson moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

H. Res. 1677:

condemning the Burmese regime’s undemocratic upcoming elections on November 7, 2010
6:00 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.

H. Res. 1677:

condemning the Burmese regime’s undemocratic upcoming elections on November 7, 2010

5:48 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1677.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Ms. Watson moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

5:47 P.M. –

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

. H. Res. 1715:

congratulating Joe Paterno on his 400th win as Penn State Nittany Lions football head coach

5:45 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): (Roll No. 575).

5:37 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 5758:

to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2 Government Center in Fall River, Massachusetts, as the “Sergeant Robert Barrett Post Office Building”

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): (Roll No. 574).

5:30 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 3808:

to require any Federal or State court to recognize any notarization made by a notary public licensed by a State other than the State where the court is located when such notarization occurs in or affects interstate commerce

5:24 P.M. –

On motion to refer the bill and the accompanying veto message to the Committee on the Judiciary. Agreed to without objection.

On passage, the objections of the President to the contrary notwithstanding Failed by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): (Roll No. 573).

Motion to refer the bill and accompanying veto message to the Committee on Judiciary.

5:14 P.M. –

UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of passage of H.R. 3808 on reconsideration, the objections of the President to the contrary notwithstanding, and on motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.

H. Con. Res. 332:

The title of this measure is not available

4:45 P.M. –

On agreeing to the resolution Roll Call 572 – Yea and Nay vote pending.

4:42 P.M. –

Considered as privileged matter.

H.R. 3808:

4:41 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of the allotted debate time, the Chair announced that under the Constitution, the yeas and nays were ordered on the question of passage upon reconsideration, the objection of the President to the contrary notwithstanding. The Chair further announced that further proceedings on that question would be postponed until a time to be announced.

4:33 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the veto message from the President on H.R. 3808.

4:32 P.M. –

The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the veto message from the President on H.R. 3808.

4:31 P.M. –

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of November 17

10:28 A.M. –

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.

H. Res. 1720:

Providing for the printing of a revised edition of the Rules and Manual of the House of Representatives for the One Hundred Twelfth Congress

10:27 A.M. –

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

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.

Mr. Ellison asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker’s table and consider.

Considered by unanimous consent.

S.J. Res. 40:

appointing the day for the convening of the first session of the One Hundred Twelfth Congress

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

On passage Passed without objection.

10:26 A.M. –

Mr. Ellison asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker’s table and consider.

Considered by unanimous consent.

DEBATE TIME LIMITATION – Mr. Ellison asked unanimous consent that debate on passing H.R. 3808, the objections of the President to the contrary notwithstanding, be limited to 10 minutes equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on the Judiciary. Agreed to without objection.

10:03 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. Quigley to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

10:02 A.M. –

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

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

10:01 A.M. –

The Speaker designated the Honorable Ed Pastor to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

10:00 A.M. –

The House convened, starting a new legislative day