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The Senate Convenes at 9:30amET May 26, 2011

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to concur in House message to accompany S.990, the legislative vehicle for the PATRIOT Act extension with the time until 10:00am equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees.

The filing deadline for 2nd degree amendments to the House message to accompany S.990 with an amendment is at 9:40am on Thursday.

The cloture vote on motion to concur with respect to the PATRIOT Act will be at 10:00am on Thursday.

at 3:35pm, the Senate began 60 minutes of debate on the Paul amendment #363 and the Paul amendment #365, en bloc. By unanimous consent, it is in order for Senator Paul to offer the following two amendments, en bloc, and no other amendments be in order:

– #363 (firearm records); and

– #365 (suspicious activity reports)

Neither Paul amendment will be divisible; that upon the use or yielding back of time, the Majority Leader, or his designee, will be recognized for a motion to table; if there are not at least 60 votes in opposition to a motion to table the above amendments, the amendment will be withdrawn;

Further, upon disposition of the two Paul amendments, amendment #348 will be withdrawn; that all remaining time post-cloture be yielded back and the Senate will proceed to vote on adoption of the motion to concur in the House amendment to S.990 with amendment #347; that no points of order or motions will be in order other than those listed in this agreement and budget points of order and applicable motions to waive.

The Senate is in a period of morning business until 8:00pm.

There will be no further will call votes tonight.

Votes:

81: Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to concur in the House message to accompany S.990, the legislative vehicle for the PATRIOT Act extension, with an amendment;

Invoked: 79-18.

82: Reid motion to table Paul amendment #363: (firearm records) (41 votes required to table)

Tabled: 85-10

83: Reid motion to table Paul amendment #365: (suspicious activity reports) (41 votes required to table);

Tabled: 91-4

84: Adoption of the motion to concur in the House amendment to S.990 with the Reid amendment #347: (PATRIOT Act extension) (majority threshold);

Agreed To: 72-23

Unanimous Consent:

-Passed S.1082, Small Business extension

-Passed H.R.754, Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011 (voice vote).

-Passed S.627, Faster FIOA Act w/ committee-reported amendments.

-Discharged and adopted S.Con.Res.4, A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that an appropriate site on Chaplains Hill in Arlington National Cemetery should be provided for a memorial marker to honor the memory of the Jewish chaplains who died while on active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States with a Murray amendment.

-Discharged HELP and adopted S.Res.172, A resolution recognizing the importance of cancer research and the contributions made by scientists and clinicians across the United States who are dedicated to finding a cure for cancer, and designating May 2011, as “National Cancer Research Month”.

-S.Res.203, recognizing “National Foster Care Month” as an opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges of children in the foster care system, and encouraging Congress to implement policy to improve the lives of children in the foster care system.

-S.Res.204, designating June 7, 2011, as “National Hunger Awareness Day”.

Confirmed the following executive calendar items:

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

#49 Jo Ann Rooney – Principal Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Personal and Readiness

AIR FORCE

#97 Major General David L. Goldfein – to be Lieutenant General

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

#106 Allison A. Hickey – to be Under Secretary for Benefits of the Department of Veterans Affairs

#107 Steve L. Muro – to be Under Secretary for Veterans Affairs for Memorial Affairs

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

#111 Denise Ellen O’Donnell – to be Director of the Bureau of Justice Assistance

DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

#121 Daniel L. Glaser – to be Assistant Secretary for Terrorist Financing

EXPORT-IMPORT BANK OF THE UNITED STATES

#122 Wanda Felton – to be First Vice President of the Export-Import Bank of the United States

#123 Sean Robert Mulvaney – to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Export-Import Bank of the United States

DEPARTMENT OF STATE

#124 George Albert Krol – to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Uzbekistan.

#125 Daniel Benjamin Shapiro – to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Israel.

#126 Henry S. Ensher – to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria.

#127 Stuart E. Jones – to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.

UNITED STATES ADVISORY COMMISSION ON PUBLIC DIPLOMACY

#131 Sim Farar – to be a Member of the United States Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy

#132 William J. Hybl – to be a Member of the United States Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy

NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION

#133 Cora B. Marrett – to be Deputy Director of the National Science Foundation

NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS AND THE HUMANITIES

#134 Martha Wagner Weinberg – to be a Member of the National Council on the Humanities

#135 Paula Barker Duffy – to be a Member of the National Council on the Humanities

#136 Cathy N. Davidson – to be a Member of the National Council on the Humanities

#137 Constance M. Carroll — to be a Member of the National Council on the Humanities

#138 Albert J. Beveridge III — to be a Member of the National Council on the Humanities

NATIONAL COUNCIL ON DISABILITY

#139 Clyde E. Terry – to be a Member of the National Council on Disability

#140 Janice Lehrer-Stein – to be a Member of the National Council on Disability

UNITED STATES INSTITUTE OF PEACE

#141 Judith A. Ansley – to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the United States Institute of Peace (term expiring 9/19/2011)

#142 Judith A. Ansley – to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the United States Institute of Peace (for a term of four years; reappointment)

#143 John A. Lancaster – to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the United States Institute of Peace (term expiring 9/19/2011)

#144 John A. Lancaster – to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the United States Institute of Peace (for a term of four years; reappointment)

NATIONAL SECURITY EDUCATION BOARD

#146 Michael E. Guest – to be a Member of the National Security Education Board

#147 Ana Margarita Guzman – to be a Member for the National Security Education Board

#148 Christopher B. Howard – to be a Member of the National Security Education Board

AIR FORCE

#149 Maj. Gen. Brooks L. Bash – to be Lieutenant General

#150 Col. David E. Deputy – to be Brigadier General

#151 Brig. Gen. James D. Demeritt & Brig. Gen. Joseph K. Martin, Jr. – to be Major General

#152 Brig. Gen. Mark A. Atkinson;

Brig. Gen. William J. Bender;

Brig. Gen. Brian T. Bishop;

Brig. Gen. Christopher C. Bogdan;

Brig. Gen. Michael J. Carey;

Brig. Gen. John B. Cooper;

Brig. Gen. Samuel D. Cox;

Brig. Gen. Barbara J. Faulkenberry;

Brig. Gen. Russell J. Handy;

Brig. Gen. Michael A. Keltz;

Brig. Gen. Steven L. Kwast;

Brig. Gen. Frederick H. Martin;

Brig. Gen. Thomas J. Masiello;

Brig. Gen. Earl D. Matthews;

Brig. Gen. Robert P. Otto;

Brig. Gen. John W. Raymond;

Brig. Gen. Darryl L. Robertson;

Brig. Gen. Anthony J. Rock;

Brig. Gen. Jay G. Santee;

Brig. Gen. Rowayne A. Schatz, Jr.;

Brig. Gen. John F. Thompson;

Brig. Gen. Thomas J. Trask;

Brig. Gen. Joseph S. Ward, Jr.;

Brig. Gen. Jack Weinstein;

Brig. Gen. Robert E. Wheeler;

Brig. Gen. Martin Whelan;

Brig. Gen. Stephen W. Wilson;

Brig. Gen. Tod D. Wolters;

Brig. Gen. Timothy M. Zadalis – to be Major General

NAVY

#153 Rear Adm. David H. Buss – to be Vice Admiral

AIR FORCE

#154 Col. David J. Buck – to be Brigadier General

#155 Lt. Gen. Gilmary M. Hostage III – to be General

#156 Maj. Gen. Mark F. Ramsay – to be Lieutenant General

ARMY

#157 Col. Mark W. Palzer – to be Brigadier General

#158 Brig. Gen. Gerald E. Lang – to be Major General

#159 Col. Charles R. Bailey – to be Brigadier General

#160 Brig. Gen. Omer C. Tooley, Jr. – to be Major General

Col. Brian R. Carpenter – to be Brigadier General

MARINE CORPS

#161 Col. Charles G. Chiarotti;

Col. David W. Coffman;

Col. Thomas A. Gorry;

Col. Paul J. Kennedy;

Col. Joaquin F. Malavet;

Col. Niel E. Nelson;

Col. Loretta E. Reynolds;

Col. Russell A. Sanborn;

Col. George W. Smith, Jr.;

Col. Craig Q. Timberlake;

Col. Mark R. Wise;

Col. Daniel D. Yoo – to be Brigadier General

#162 Maj. Gen. Richard P. Mills – to be Lieutenant General

#163 Lt. Gen. George J. Flynn – to be Lietuenant General

#164 Lt. Gen. John R. Allen – to be Lietuenant General

#165 Maj. Gen. Steven A. Hummer – to be Lieutenant General

NAVY

#166 Rear Adm. Kendall L. Card – to be Vice Admiral

#167 Vice Adm. Robert S. Harward, Jr. – to be Vice Admiral

#168 Vice Adm. Mark D. Harnitchek – to be Vice Admiral

And nominations placed on the Secretary’s Desk in the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Foreign Service, Marine Corps, Navy, and Public Health Service with the exception of:

Kenia P. Altamirano

Rebecca M. Kibel

Timothy N. Onserio

Justin R. Plott

Brandy Torres (these exceptions are due to clerical errors)

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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS

LEGISLATIVE DAY OF MAY 26, 2011

112TH CONGRESS – FIRST SESSION

9:04 P.M. –

The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on May 27, 2011.

On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn.

8:05 P.M. –

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

7:58 P.M. –

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

7:56 P.M. –

United States Group of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly – Pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 1928a, Clause 10 of Rule I, and order of the House ofJanuary 5, 2011, the Speaker appointed the following member of the House to the United States Group of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly: Mr. Larson of CT .

S. 990:

to provide for an additional temporary extension of programs under the Small Business Act and the Small Business Investment Act of 1958, and for other purposes

On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment to the House amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 250 – 153 (Roll No. 376).

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

7:32 P.M. –

The previous question was ordered without objection.

6:55 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 281, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Senate amendment to the House amendment to S. 990.

Mr. Smith (TX) moved that the House agree to the Senate amendment to the House amendment.

H. Res. 281:

providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the House amendment to the bill ( S. 990) to provide for an additional temporary extension of programs under the Small Business Act and the Small Business Investment Act of 1958, and for other purposes

6:54 P.M. –

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

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.

The previous question was ordered without objection.

6:48 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 281.

Considered as privileged matter.

6:47 P.M. –

Mr. Dreier filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 281.

6:46 P.M. –

Mr. Aderholt filed a report from the Committee on Appropriations on H.R. 2017.

The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received a message from the Secretary of the Senate on May 26, 2011 at 6:25 p.m. stating that that body had concurred in the House amendment with an amendment to S. 990.

6:45 P.M. –

The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received a message from the Secretary of the Senate on May 26, 2011 at 2:50 p.m. stating that that body had passed S. 1082 and agreed to S. Con. Res. 13. The message further stated appointments to the Advisory Committee on the Records of Congress.

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 26.

2:41 P.M. –

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

H.R. 1540:

to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2012 for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction, to prescribe military personnel strengths for fiscal year 2012, and for other purposes

2:39 P.M. –

The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 1540.

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

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

On passage Passed by recorded vote: 322 – 96 (Roll no. 375).

2:32 P.M. –

On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 185 – 233 (Roll no. 374).

2:13 P.M. –

The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.

2:06 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Schrader motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to report the same back to the House with an amendment to increase the maximum amount of special pay for Combat Troops subject to hostile fire or imminent danger to $325 per month. The increase in pay will take effect on October 1, 2011 and apply to months beginning on or after that date.

Mr. Schrader moved to recommit with instructions to Armed Services.

2:05 P.M. –

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.

2:04 P.M. –

The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 1540.

On agreeing to the McGovern amendment Failed by recorded vote: 204 – 215 (Roll no. 373).

2:01 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Cravaack amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 226 – 194 (Roll no. 372).

1:57 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Turner amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 300 – 120 (Roll no. 371).

1:53 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 419 – 0 (Roll no. 370).

1:50 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Sanchez, Loretta amendment Failed by recorded vote: 184 – 234 (Roll no. 369).

1:46 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Ellison amendment Failed by recorded vote: 176 – 241 (Roll no. 368).

1:43 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Flake amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 269 – 151 (Roll no. 367).

1:38 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Conyers amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 416 – 5 (Roll no. 366).

1:35 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Polis amendment Failed by recorded vote: 96 – 323, 1 Present (Roll no. 365).

1:31 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Chaffetz amendment Failed by recorded vote: 123 – 294 (Roll no. 364).

1:27 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Campbell amendment Failed by recorded vote: 98 – 321 (Roll no. 363).

1:23 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Campbell amendment Failed by recorded vote: 63 – 354 (Roll no. 362).

1:20 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Amash amendment Failed by recorded vote: 187 – 234 (Roll no. 361).

1:15 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Langevin amendment Failed by recorded vote: 172 – 246 (Roll no. 360).

1:12 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Mack amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 227 – 193 (Roll no. 359).

1:08 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Maloney amendment Failed by recorded vote: 91 – 329 (Roll no. 358).

1:03 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Buchanan amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 246 – 173 (Roll no. 357).

12:59 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Smith (WA) amendment Failed by recorded vote: 165 – 253 (Roll no. 356).

12:56 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Flake amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 246 – 172 (Roll no. 355).

12:50 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Mica amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 260 – 160 (Roll no. 354).

12:24 P.M. –

UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on agreeing the amendments to H.R 1540 which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.

H.R. 1540:

On agreeing to the McKeon amendments as modified Agreed to by voice vote.

12:16 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 276, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the McKeon en bloc #6 amendments.

12:15 P.M. –

McKeon amendment modified by unanimous consent.

Amendments en bloc offered by Mr. McKeon.

An amendment comprised of the following amendments printed in House Report 112-88 offered as en bloc # 6: Nos. 18, as modified, 20, 84, 22, 23, 57, 72, 96, 15, 151 and 149.

On agreeing to the McKeon amendments Agreed to by voice vote.

12:06 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 276, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the McKeon en bloc #5 amendments.

12:05 P.M. –

Amendments en bloc offered by Mr. McKeon.

An amendment comprised of the following amendments printed in House Report 112-88 offered as en bloc # 5: Nos. 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 135, 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 142, 46, 143, 144, 145, 146, and 147.

On agreeing to the McKeon amendments Agreed to by voice vote.

11:48 A.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 276, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the McKeon en bloc #4 amendments.

Amendments en bloc offered by Mr. McKeon.

An amendment comprised of the following amendments printed in House Report 112-88 offered as en bloc # 4: Nos. 106, 107, 108, 109, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126.

11:47 A.M. –

On agreeing to the McKeon amendments Agreed to by voice vote.

11:35 A.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 276, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the McKeon en bloc #3 amendments.

Amendments en bloc offered by Mr. McKeon.

An amendment comprised of the following amendments printed in House Report 112-88 offered as en bloc # 3: Nos. 70, 74, 85, 86, 87, 88, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 97, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105.

11:34 A.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the McGovern amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

11:03 A.M. –

DEBATE – By unanimous consent, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the McGovern amendment no. 55, equally divided and controlled.

11:02 A.M. –

Amendment offered by Mr. McGovern.

An amendment numbered 55 printed in House Report 112-88 to require: (1) A plan and timeframe on accelerated transition of military operations to Afghan authorities; (2) A plan and timeframe on negotiations leading to a political solution and reconciliation in Afghanistan; and (3) A new National Intelligence Estimate (NIE) on al-Qaeda. The amendment clarifies that nothing in this section limits the president under existing authority to go after al-Qaeda, share intelligence, or modify military strategy and tactics while redeploying US forces under the plan/timeframe required above.

11:01 A.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Cravaack amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendent and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Smith (WA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

10:49 A.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 276, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Cravaak amendment no. 152.

Amendment offered by Mr. Cravaack.

An amendment numbered 152 printed in House Report 112-88 to repeal Title VXII of the Department of Defense Authorization Act, 1985, which authorized the establishment of the United States Institute of Peace.

10:48 A.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Turner amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendent and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Roby demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

10:39 A.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 276, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Turner amendment no. 148.

Amendment offered by Mr. Turner.

An amendment numbered 148 printed in House Report 112-88 to require a report on the cost-benefit analysis of migrating the management headquarters for the Air Force’s Enterprise Logistics System Program Executive Office.

10:38 A.M. –

On agreeing to the Thompson (PA) amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

10:33 A.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 276, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Thompson (PA) amendment no. 141.

Amendment offered by Mr. Thompson (PA).

An amendment numbered 141 printed in House Report 112-88 to expand the Department of Defense state licensure exception to qualified and credentialed DOD health-care professionals, including contractors and civilians, and removes the location requirement to better allow our Guard and Reserve access to immediate and efficient care.

10:32 A.M. –

On agreeing to the Runyan amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

10:31 A.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 276, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Runyan amendment no. 134.

10:29 A.M. –

Amendment offered by Mr. RUNYAN.

An amendment numbered 134 printed in House Report 112-88 to require that the Secretary of Defense establish goals for competition in contracts for the procurement of property or services to be used outside the United States in support of a contingency operation and requires that processes be developed to measure and monitor such competition, including task order categories for services, construction, and supplies.

10:28 A.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendent and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Jackson Lee (TX) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

10:22 A.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 276, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment no. 111.

Amendment offered by Ms. Jackson Lee (TX).

An amendment numbered 111 printed in House Report 112-88 to designate a National Day of Honor for members of the Armed Forces who have served in Iraq, Afghanistan, and other combat areas.

10:21 A.M. –

On agreeing to the Inslee amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

10:18 A.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 276, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Inslee amendment no. 110.

Amendment offered by Mr. Inslee.

An amendment numbered 110 printed in House Report 112-88 to give the Department of Defense the authority to provide severely wounded or seriously ill service members, who remain on active duty, with a broad range of rehabilitative equipment including recreational sports equipment that must be specially customized to meet the needs of the service member.

10:16 A.M. –

The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

10:15 A.M. –

ORDER OF BUSINESS – Mr. McKeon asked unanimous consent that during further consideration of H.R. 1540 in the Committee of the Whole pursuant to H.Res. 276, amendment no. 55 be considered out of sequence. Agreed to without objection.

Considered as unfinished business.

10:02 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.

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

10:01 A.M. –

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

10:00 A.M. –

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

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

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The Senate Convenes at 10:00amET May 25, 2011

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business for one hour with Senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each, with the time equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees, with the Majority controlling the first half and the Republicans controlling the final half.

Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to concur in the House message to accompany S.990, the legislative vehicle for the PATRIOT Act extension.

Prior to adjournment on Tuesday, the Majority Leader filed cloture on the motion to concur in the House message to accompany S.990. Under the rule, the cloture vote on the motion to concur in the House message will occur one hour after the Senate convenes on Thursday, May 26th.

At 2pm, Senator Paul will be recognized for up to one hour for debate only. Following Senator Paul’s remarks, the Senate will proceed to a period of morning business until 5pm for debate only, with the time equally divided between the two Leaders, or their designees, with the final 5 minutes controlled by the Majority Leader or his designee.

Unless further agreement is reached, at approximately 5pm, we anticipate Senator Reid to make a motion to proceed to Calendar #36, H.Con.Res.34 (House-passed budget) and ask for the yeas and nays.

Once this motion is disposed of, additional motions to proceed to other budget resolutions are possible.

Therefore, Senators should expect at least one and up to 4 roll call votes at approximately 5pm.

The other budget resolutions currently on the calendar are:

– Calendar #61, S.Con.Res.18 (Sessions)

– Calendar #65, S.Con.Res.21 (Toomey)

– Calendar #63, S.Con.Res.20 (Paul)

The Senate is in a period of morning business for up to 2 hours for debate only with Senator Sessions controlling the first hour and Senator Conrad controlling the final hour.

Votes:

77: the motion to proceed to Calendar #36, H.Con.Res.34 (House-passed budget); Not Agreed to: 40-57

78: McConnell motion to proceed to S.Con.Res.18 (Sessions); Not Agreed to: 0-97

79: the McConnell motion to proceed to S.Con.Res.21 (Toomey); Not Agreed to: 42-55

80: the McConnell motion to proceed to S.Con.Res.20 (Paul); not agreed to: 7-90

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

Unanimous Consent:

Discharged Armed Services of and adopted S.Con.Res.13, A concurrent resolution honoring the service and sacrifice of members of the United States Armed Forces who are serving in, or have served in, Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Operation New Dawn and added all Senators as cosponsors.

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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS

LEGISLATIVE DAY OF MAY 25, 2011

112TH CONGRESS – FIRST SESSION

H.R. 1540:

9:20 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 276, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Campbell amendment No. 54.

Amendment offered by Mr. Campbell.

An amendment numbered 54 printed in House Report 112-88 to reduce the baseline number of civilian employees at the Department of Defense by 1% every year for the next five years.

9:19 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Campbell amendment No. 53, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Campbell demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

9:09 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 276, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Campbell amendment No. 53.

Amendment offered by Mr. Campbell.

An amendment numbered 53 printed in House Report 112-88 to terminate the Human, Social, and Culture Behavior (HSCB) Modeling program at the Department of Defense.

9:08 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Amash amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McKeon demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

8:42 P.M. –

DEBATE – By unanimous consent, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Amash amendment, equally divided and controlled.

Amendment offered by Mr. Amash.

An amendment numbered 50 printed in House Report 112-88 to strike section 1034 of the bill, relating to the authorization for use of military force.

8:41 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Langevin amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Langevin demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

8:32 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 276, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Langevin amendment.

Amendment offered by Mr. Langevin.

An amendment numbered 49 printed in House Report 112-88 to coordinate federal information security policy through the creation of a National Office for Cyberspace, updating information security management practices, and establishing measures for the protection of critical infrastructure from cyberattacks.

8:31 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Mack amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Andrews demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the Mack amendment until a time to be announced.

8:25 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 276, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Mack amendment.

Amendment offered by Mr. Mack.

An amendment numbered 48 printed in House Report 112-88 to make changes to the language of the Sunken Military Craft Act of H.R. 1540, (the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012)by clarifying the language of the Sunken Military Craft Act to restore its original intent, and would specify that a sunken military craft would be defined as a vessel only when on military noncommercial service when it sank.

8:24 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Maloney (NY) amendment the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mrs. Maloney (NY) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

8:17 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 276, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Maloney (NY) amendment.

Amendment offered by Mrs. Maloney.

An amendment numbered 47 printed in House Report 112-88 to clarify that the exemption from Freedom of Information Act for Data Files of the Military Flight Operations Quality Assurance Systems of the Military Departments is for “information contained in data files of the military flight operations quality assurance system of a military department that would reveal flight patterns or tactical techniques or tactical procedures from disclosure under section.”

8:16 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Buchanan amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Buchanan demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

8:08 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 276, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Buchanan amendment.

Amendment offered by Mr. Buchanan.

An amendment numbered 43 printed in House Report 112-88 to require all foreign terrorists, with links to terrorist networks, who attack the U.S. or the Government be considered enemy combatants to be tried by military tribunals, not in the civilian court system.

8:07 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Smith (WA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Smith (WA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

7:43 P.M. –

DEBATE – By unanimous consent, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Smith (WA) amendment, equally divided and controlled.

Amendment offered by Mr. Smith (WA).

An amendment numbered 42 printed in House Report 112-88 to amend Section 1039 to allow transfer of detainees to the US to testify in federal court. The amendment strikes language barring transfer of detainees held abroad to the US. The amendment requires certification by the Attorney General prior to transfer.

7:42 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Schakowsky amendment Failed by voice vote.

7:34 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 276, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Schakowsky amendment no. 41.

Amendment offered by Ms. Schakowsky.

An amendment numbered 41 printed in House Report 112-88 to freeze Department of Defense funding at current levels until the Pentagon can successfully pass an audit. The amendment contains a national security waiver and exceptions for overseas contingency operations, defense personnel, and wounded warrior accounts.

7:33 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Flake amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Critz demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

7:22 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 276, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Flake amendment no. 40.

Amendment offered by Mr. Flake.

An amendment numbered 40 printed in House Report 112-88 to repeal the establishment of the National Drug Intelligence Center.

7:21 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Flake amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

7:17 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 276, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Flake amendment no. 39.

Amendment offered by Mr. Flake.

An amendment numbered 39 printed in House Report 112-88 to add a Sense of Congress indicating that the deployment of National Guard personnel along the southwestern border should continue through the end of fiscal year 2011.

7:15 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Richmond amendment Failed by recorded vote: (Roll No. 353).

7:10 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Andrews amendment Failed by recorded vote: (Roll No. 352).

7:07 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment Failed by recorded vote: (Roll No. 351).

7:03 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Himes amendment Failed by recorded vote: (Roll No. 350).

6:56 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Maloney amendment Failed by recorded vote: (Roll No. 349).

6:52 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Garamendi amendment Failed by recorded vote: (Roll No. 348).

6:47 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Cole amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: (Roll No. 347).

6:41 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Murphy (CT) amendment Failed by recorded vote: (Roll No. 346).

6:37 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Sarbanes amendment Failed by recorded vote: (Roll No. 345).

6:33 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Hunter amendment Failed by recorded vote: (Roll No. 344).

6:29 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Woolsey amendment Failed by recorded vote: (Roll No. 343).

6:04 P.M. –

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

6:02 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Mica amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Mica demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

5:56 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 276, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Mica amendment no. 38.

Amendment offered by Mr. Mica.

An amendment numbered 38 printed in House Report 112-88 to require that the rules of engagement allow any military service personnel assigned to duty in a designated hostile fire area to have rules of engagement that fully protects their right to proactively defend themselves from hostile actions.

5:55 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Richmond amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Richmond demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

5:45 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 276, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Richmond amendment no. 37.

Amendment offered by Mr. Richmond.

An amendment numbered 37 printed in House Report 112-88 to prevent the payment of certain incentives with respect to a Navy shipyard in Avondale, Louisiana, saving the Department of Defense up to $310 million.

5:44 P.M. –

By unanimous consent, the Lee (CA) amendment was withdrawn.

5:39 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 276, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Lee amendment no. 33.

Amendment offered by Ms. Lee (CA).

An amendment numbered 33 printed in House Report 112-88 to return Defense Department spending to 2008 level, with exemptions for personnel and health accounts.

5:38 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Andrews amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Andrews demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

5:31 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 276, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Andrews amendment no. 32.

Amendment offered by Mr. Andrews.

An amendment numbered 32 printed in House Report 112-88 to temporarily suspend the implementation and enforcement of workforce management and sourcing policies pursuant to the DODs efficiency initiative.

5:30 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Jackson Lee(TX) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Jackson Lee(TX) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

5:22 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 276, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee(TX) amendment no. 31.

Amendment offered by Ms. Jackson Lee (TX).

An amendment numbered 31 printed in House Report 112-88 to require the Secretary of Defense, prior to awarding of defense contracts to private contractors, to conduct an outreach program to benefit minority and women-owned businesses.

5:21 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Himes amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Forbes demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

5:12 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 276, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Himes amendment no. 30.

Amendment offered by Mr. Himes.

An amendment numbered 30 printed in House Report 112-88 to require any savings as a result of shifting to civilian employees from contractors within the Department of Defense be directed towards deficit reduction.

5:11 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Maloney amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mrs. Maloney demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

5:02 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 276, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Maloney amendment no. 26.

Amendment offered by Mrs. Maloney.

An amendment numbered 26 printed in House Report 112-88 to require public disclosure of information submitted under Section 847 of this act.

5:01 P.M. –

The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

Considered as unfinished business.

5:00 P.M. –

ORDER OF PROCEDURE – Mr. McKeon asked unanimous consent that during further consideration of H.R. 1540 pursuant to H.Res. 276, amendment number 26 printed in House Report 112-88 may be considered out of order. Agreed to without objection.

H.R. 1540:

4:59 P.M. –

Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 1540 as unfinished business.

On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. McKeon moved that the Committee rise.

4:58 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Garamendi amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Garamendi demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

4:47 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 276, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Garamendi amendment no. 28.

Amendment offered by Mr. Garamendi.

An amendment numbered 28 printed in House Report 112-88 to require the Secretary to ensure that each contractor of the Department of Defense performing a prime contract at a military installation in the United States to set aside 40 percent, by dollar value, of its subcontracting work under the contract for local qualified subcontractors. For purposes of the preceding sentence, a subcontractor shall be considered local if its headquarters is within 60 miles of the military installation.

4:46 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Cole amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Cummings demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

4:37 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 276, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Cole amendment no. 27.

Amendment offered by Mr. Cole.

An amendment numbered 27 printed in House Report 112-88 to preclude an executive agency from requiring an entity submitting an offer for a Federal contract to disclose political contributions as a condition of participation.

4:36 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Murphy(CT) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Murphy(CT) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

4:28 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 276, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Murphy(CT) amendment no. 25.

Amendment offered by Mr. Murphy (CT).

An amendment numbered 25 printed in House Report 112-88 to give manufacturers the opportunity to provide information to DoD regarding how their bid for a contract will affect domestic employment. It allows DoD to take this information into consideration, but does not mandate that DoD consider this information when awarding the contract.

4:27 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Sarbanes amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Sarbanes demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

4:17 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 276, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Sarbanes amendment no. 24.

Amendment offered by Mr. Sarbanes.

An amendment numbered 24 printed in House Report 112-88 to strike Section 937 of the bill relating to Modification of Temporary Suspension of Public-Private Competitions for Conversion of Department of Defense Functions to Contractor Performance.

4:16 P.M. –

On agreeing to the McKeon amendments Agreed to by voice vote.

4:08 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 276, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the McKeon en bloc #2 amendments as modified.

Amendments en bloc offered by Mr. McKeon.

An amendment comprised of the following amdnements printed in House Report 112-88 offerd as en bloc #2: Nos. 44, 45, 51, 52, 58, 68, 73, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 98, and 99 with appropriate modifications submitted to the desk.

4:07 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Carson (IN) amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

4:01 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 276, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Carson amendment no. 19.

Amendment offered by Mr. Carson (IN).

An amendment numbered 19 printed in House Report 112-88 to direct the Department of Defense to provide mental health assessments to service members during deployment. When possible, these assessments would include review of all past health records originated by the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs.

4:00 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Hunter amendment no. 12, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Smith(WA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

3:49 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 276, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hunter amendment no. 12.

Amendment offered by Mr. Hunter.

An amendment numbered 12 printed in House Report 112-88 to create a five-year pilot program to provide opportunity scholarships to dependent children with special education needs. Opportunity scholarships are set at $7,500 a year and would be available to approximately 250 children under the pilot program for the purpose of attending a private, public or charter school of choice. The Department of Defense would administer the program, in coordination with the Secretary of Education

3:48 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Carter amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

3:38 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 276, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Carter amendment.

Amendment offered by Mr. Carter.

An amendment numbered 6 printed in House Report 112-88 to expand existing military whistleblower protections, from retaliatory personnel actions, to include communications by Armed Forces Members of ideologically based threats or actions of another Member that the reporting Member reasonably believes could be counterproductive or detrimental to United States interests or security.

3:37 P.M. –

On agreeing to the McKeon amendments as modified Agreed to by voice vote.

3:23 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 276, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the McKeon en bloc #1 amendments as modified.

McKeon amendment modified by unanimous consent. Various amendments contained in the en bloc were modified by unanimous consent.

3:22 P.M. –

Amendments en bloc offered by Mr. McKeon.

An amendment comprised of the following amendments printed in House Report 112-88 offered as en bloc # 1: Nos. 3,4,5,7,8,9,10,11,13, 14,15,17,29,34,35, and 36 with appropriate modifications submitted to the desk.

3:21 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Woolsey amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Woolsey demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

3:09 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 276, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Woolsey amendment.

Amendment offered by Ms. Woolsey.

An amendment numbered 2 printed in House Report 112-88 to eliminate the availability of funds for procurement of the Navy and Air Force V-22 Osprey aircraft.

On agreeing to the Wittman amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

3:06 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 276, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Wittman amendment.

3:05 P.M. –

Amendment offered by Mr. Wittman.

An amendment numbered 1 printed in House Report 112-88 to allow the Secretary of the Navy to enter into multiyear contracts for the start of major construction of the Ford-class aircraft carriers designated CVN 79 and CVN 80 and for the construction of major components, modules, or other structures related to such carriers subject to appropriations. Allows the Secretary of the Navy to enter into a contract for the construction of FORD Class Carriers CVN 79 and CVN 80 to be funded on a five year centers.

3:03 P.M. –

The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

3:02 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

3:01 P.M. –

Mr. McHenry asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 9:00 a.m. on May 26. Agreed to without objection.

H. Res. 276:

providing for further consideration of the bill ( H.R. 1540) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2012 for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction, to prescribe military personnel strengths for fiscal year 2012, and for other purposes

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

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 243 – 170 (Roll no. 342).

2:52 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Bishop (UT) amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

2:50 P.M. –

On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 239 – 181 (Roll no. 341).

2:38 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 1216:

to amend the Public Health Service Act to convert funding for graduate medical education in qualified teaching health centers from direct appropriations to an authorization of appropriations

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

On passage Passed by recorded vote: 234 – 185 (Roll no. 340).

2:31 P.M. –

On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 184 – 236 (Roll no. 339).

2:11 P.M. –

The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.

2:00 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Clyburn motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to report the same back to the House with an amendment to require that the Secretary prioritize qualified teaching health centers in underserved areas, when determining the amounts payable to such centers in a given fiscal year.

Mr. Clyburn moved to recommit with instructions to Energy and Commerce.

1:59 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

1:50 P.M. –

The Speaker and Democratic leader were recognized for one minute to introduce Father Patrick J. Conroy as the new Chaplin of the House of Representatives.

1:49 P.M. –

The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 1216.

On agreeing to the Foxx amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 234 – 182 (Roll no. 338).

1:25 P.M. –

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

The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

Considered as unfinished business.

H. Res. 278:

electing Chaplain of the House of Representatives

1:24 P.M. –

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

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.

Considered as privileged matter.

1:23 P.M. –

The House received a communication from Father Daniel Coughlin wherein he resigns as the Chaplin of the House of Representative effective at 6:00 p.m. April 30, 2011.

H. Res. 276:

1:21 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – The Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and on ordering the previous question on the resolution, and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded a recored vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment and order the previous question until later in the legislative day.

1:18 P.M. –

Amendment offered by Mr. Bishop (UT).

An amendment to provide that the amendment specified in section 6 shall be in order in lieu of amendment number 5 in House Report 112-88.

12:39 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 276.

12:38 P.M. –

Point of order raised by Mr. Garamendi on the content of the measure. Mr. Garamendi made point of order against the measure and the Chair announced that the disposition of the point of order would be resolved by the question of consideration on H.Res. 276. The House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the point of order, and if necessary, the Chair will put the question on consideration. Point of order overruled by the Chair.

12:28 P.M. –

Considered as privileged matter.

12:04 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.

12:03 P.M. –

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Clarke of MI 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.

12:01 P.M. –

Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Gene Mills, Louisiana Family Forum, Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

12:00 P.M. –

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 25.

11:08 A.M. –

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

10:02 A.M. –

MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 12:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.

10:01 A.M. –

The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed H.R. 1893.

The Speaker designated the Honorable Daniel Webster to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

10:00 A.M. –

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

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The Senate Convenes at 10:00amET May 24, 2011

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 3pm with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.

Following morning business, the Senate will resume the motion to proceed to S.1038, a bill to provide for the extension of expiring provisions of the PATRIOT Act until June 1, 2015 with the time until 5pm equally divided and controlled between the two leaders or their designees.

Votes:

75: Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.1038, a bill to provide for the extension of expiring provisions of the PATRIOT Act until June 1, 2015;

Invoked: 74-8

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

Unanimous Consent:

adopted S.Res.195, commemorating the 150th anniversary of the founding of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS

LEGISLATIVE DAY OF MAY 24, 2011

112TH CONGRESS – FIRST SESSION

9:40 P.M. –

The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on May 25, 2011.

On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. Bartlett moved that the House do now adjourn.

9:30 P.M. –

SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House resumed Special Order speeches.

Ms. Foxx filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 276.

8:41 P.M. –

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

8:39 P.M. –

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

H.R. 1216:

to amend the Public Health Service Act to convert funding for graduate medical education in qualified teaching health centers from direct appropriations to an authorization of appropriations

8:38 P.M. –

Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 1216 as unfinished business.

On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. Guthrie moved that the Committee rise.

8:26 P.M. –

Mr. Guthrie raised a point of order against the Weiner amendment Mr. Guthrie stated that the amendment violated clause 10 of rule XXI by increasing mandatory spending. The Chair sustained the point of order.

8:21 P.M. –

DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Weiner amendment under the five-minute rule pending reservation of a point of order.

Amendment offered by Mr. Weiner.

An amendment numbered 1 printed in the Congressional Record to add a new paragraph providing that provisions of the bill shall not take effect until the date that the Comptroller General of the United States determines there is no primary care physician shortage in the United States.

8:20 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Foxx amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Pallone demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the Foxx amendment until a time to be announced.

8:02 P.M. –

DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole continued with debate on the already pending Foxx amendment.

8:01 P.M. –

The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 1540:

7:58 P.M. –

Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 1540 as unfinished business.

6:48 P.M. –

GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 1540.

The Speaker designated the Honorable Steve Womack to act as Chairman of the Committee.

House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 269 and Rule XVIII.

Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1216 and H.R. 1540. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments. The rule provides for 1 hour of general debate and waives all points of order against consideration of the measures. The rule provides one motion to recommit H.R. 1216 with or without instructions. The rule also provides that after general debate on H.R. 1540, the Committee of the Whole shall rise without motion and that no further consideration of the bill shall occur except pursuant to a subsequent order of the House.

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 269.

H.R. 1216:

to amend the Public Health Service Act to convert funding for graduate medical education in qualified teaching health centers from direct appropriations to an authorization of appropriations

6:45 P.M. –

Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 1216 as unfinished business.

On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.

6:44 P.M. –

Mr. Guthrie moved that the committee rise.

On agreeing to the Cardoza amendment Failed by recorded vote: 182 – 232 (Roll no. 337).

6:37 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Tonko amendment Failed by recorded vote: 186 – 231 (Roll no. 336).

6:29 P.M. –

On motion that the committee rise Failed by recorded vote: 14 – 397 (Roll no. 335).

6:02 P.M. –

Mr. Weiner moved that the committee rise.

3:55 P.M. –

DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Foxx amendment number 7 under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Ms. Foxx.

An amendment numbered 7 printed in the Congressional Record to to prohibit the use of funds provided for graduate medical education from being used to provide abortion or training in the provision of abortion. Additionally, funds would not be provided to a teaching health center if the institution discriminates against individual health care entities that refuse to provide abortion under go training in the provision of abortion, or offer referral for abortion services.

3:54 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Cardoza amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Cardoza demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

3:42 P.M. –

DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Cardoza amendment number 9 under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. Cardoza.

An amendment numbered 9 printed in the Congressional Record to require the Government Accountability Office to conduct a study of the extent of physician shortages in areas with significant shortages. The study should also examine the effects of expanding and establishing new medical graduate programs as directed by the health care overhaul law on the number of physicians were the funding not rescinded by the bill

3:41 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Tonko amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Tonko demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

3:33 P.M. –

DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Tonko amendment number 2 under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. Tonko.

An amendment numbered 2 printed in the Congressional Record to conduct a study of the number of primary care physicians that would be trained as a result of the funding provided in the health care overhaul law compared to the number of physicians that would be trained should funding be eliminated or rescinded.

2:43 P.M. –

GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 1216.

2:42 P.M. –

The Speaker designated the Honorable Ted Poe to act as Chairman of the Committee.

House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 269 and Rule XVIII.

2:41 P.M. –

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 269.

H. Res. 269:

providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 1216) to amend the Public Health Service Act to convert funding for graduate medical education in qualified teaching health centers from direct appropriations to an authorization of appropriations; providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 1540) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2012 for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction, to prescribe military personnel strengths for fiscal year 2012, and for other purposes; and waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules

2:39 P.M. –

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

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 238 – 181 (Roll no. 334).

2:31 P.M. –

On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 233 – 179 (Roll no. 333).

1:13 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 269.

Considered as privileged matter.

1:10 P.M. –

PRINTING OF PROCEEDINGS IN RECORD – Ms. Foxx asked unanimous consent that the proceedings had during the recess be printed in the Congressional Record of today. Agreed to without objection.

H. Res. 274:

electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives

1:09 P.M. –

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

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.

Considered as privileged matter.

S. 990:

to provide for an additional temporary extension of programs under the Small Business Act and the Small Business Investment Act of 1958, and for other purposes

1:06 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.

1:01 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 990.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Graves (MO) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

1:00 P.M. –

The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until later in the legislative day.

12:46 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.

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 24.

12:16 P.M. –

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:45 P.M. today.

JOINT MEETING – The Speaker announced that the Joint Meeting was dissolved. The House remains in recess until approximately 12:45 p.m.

10:58 A.M. –

JOINT MEETING – The House has reconvened in Joint Meeting with the Senate to receive an address by His Excellency Binyamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister of Israel

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 24.

10:05 A.M. –

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The House will reconvene in Joint Meeting with the Senate for the purpose of receiving His Excellency Binyamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister of Israel. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.

10:02 A.M. –

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Ms. Ros-Lehtinen 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.

10:01 A.M. –

Today’s prayer was offered by Rabbi Jeremy Wiederhorn, The Conservative Synagogue, Westport, Connecticut

10:00 A.M. –

The Speaker designated the Honorable Eric Cantor to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

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Congress: back in Session –the Republican led House — the Senate Today @2pmET

05/23/2011 Nativegrl77

The Senate Convenes at 2:00pmET May 23, 2011

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 3pm with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.

Votes:

75: Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.1038, a bill to provide for the extension of expiring provisions of the PATRIOT Act until June 1, 2015;

Invoked: 74-8

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

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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS

LEGISLATIVE DAY OF MAY 23, 2011

112TH CONGRESS – FIRST SESSION

7:23 P.M. – SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

7:20 P.M. – The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting an Order that takes additional steps with respect to the national emergency declared in ExecutiveOrder 12957 of March 15, 1995, and implements the exisitng statutory requirements of the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996, asamended by, inter alia, the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010. – referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 112-27).

7:19 P.M. – The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received a sealed envelope from the White House on May 23, 2011 at 5:15 p.m. which is said to contain a message from the President whereby he submits a copy of an Executive Order he has issued with respect to further sanctions on Iran.

7:09 P.M. – ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.

H.R. 1657: to amend title 38, United States Code, to revise the enforcement penalties for misrepresentation of a business concern as a small business concern owned and controlled by veterans or as a small business concern owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans

7:08 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): 385 – 1 (Roll no. 332).

7:02 P.M. – Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 1383: to temporarily preserve higher rates for tuition and fees for programs of education at non-public institutions of higher learning pursued by individuals enrolled in the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs before the enactment of the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Improvements Act of 2010, and for other purposes

7:01 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 the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 389 – 0 (Roll no. 331).

6:54 P.M. – Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 1627: to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for certain requirements for the placement of monuments in Arlington National Cemetery, and for other purposes

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 the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 380 – 0 (Roll no. 330).

6:32 P.M. – Considered as unfinished business.

6:31 P.M. – UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.

6:30 P.M. – Ms. Foxx filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 269.

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 23.

5:03 P.M. – The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 P.M. today.

5:01 P.M. – The House received a communication from Gene Green, Member of Congress. The Honorable Gene Green notified the House formally, pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, that he had been served with a subpoena for documents issued by the United States Department of Labor’s Office of Administrative Law Judges in connection with a worker’s compensation claim pending before that Office and after consultation with the Office of General Counsel, he determined that compliance with the subpoena was consistent with the privileges and rights of the House.

H.R. 1893: to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, to amend title 49, United States Code, to extend the airport improvement program, and for other purposes

5:00 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.

4:54 P.M. – DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1893.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

4:53 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.

4:42 P.M. – DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1657.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Miller (FL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

4:41 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.

4:29 P.M. – DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1383.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Miller (FL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

H.R. 1627: to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for certain requirements for the placement of monuments in Arlington National Cemetery, and for other purposes

4:28 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.

4:10 P.M. – DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1627.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Miller (FL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

H.R. 1407: to increase, effective as of December 1, 2011, the rates of compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation for the survivors of certain disabled veterans, and for other purposes

4:09 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.

4:01 P.M. – DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1407.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Miller (FL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

4:00 P.M. – The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until after 6:30 p.m. today.

H.R. 1540: to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2012 for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction, to prescribe military personnel strengths for fiscal year 2012, and for other purposes

Mr. McKeon asked unanimous consent that the Committee on Armed Services be authorized to file a supplemental report on H.R. 1540. Agreed to without objection.

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 23.

2:09 P.M. – The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.

2:08 P.M. – The House received a communication from Kori Walter, District Director and Press Secretary for Congr essman Gerlach. On May 16, 2011, Mr. Walter had notified the House formally, pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, that he had been served with a subpoena, issued by the County of Berks, Pennsylvania Magisterial District Court 23-2-02, for witness testimony and that after consultation with the Office of General Counsel, he had determined that compliance with the subpoena was consistent with the privileges and rights of the House.

The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received a message from the Secretary of the Senate on May 20, 2011 at 11:30 a.m. stating that the Senate had passed S. 990.

2:07 P.M. – The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received a message from the Secretary of the Senate on May 18, 2011 at 11:09 a.m. stating that the Senate had approved an appointment to the President’s Export Council.

2:06 P.M. – The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received a message from the Secretary of the Senate on May 17, 2011 at 9:45 a.m. stating that the Senate had passed S. 349, S. 655, and H.R. 793. The Senate also had approved appointments to the Board of Visitors of the United States Naval Academy, the Board of Visitors of the U.S. Military Academy, the Board of Visitors of the U.S. Air Force Academy, the Board of Visitors of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, the Board of Visitors of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, and the U.S. Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control.

2:03 P.M. – ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.

2:02 P.M. – PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mrs. Miller of MI 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.

2:01 P.M. – Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Conrad Braaten, Lutheran Church of the Reformation, Washington, DC.

2:00 P.M. – The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

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Congress: Empty until 5/23

05/20/2011 Nativegrl77

The Senate Convenes at 2:00pmET May 23,2011

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 3pm with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.

Votes:

At 5:00pm, there will be a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.1038.

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The next meeting in the House is scheduled for May 23, 2011