CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS LEGISLATIVE DAY OF FEBRUARY 17, 2012 112TH CONGRESS - SECOND SESSION en-us Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Wed, 16 Mar 2016 15:05:59 EDT Yes 2:08:36 P.M. - The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on February 21, 2012. 2:08:35 P.M. - On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote. 2:08:08 P.M. - Mr. Woodall moved that the House do now adjourn. 1:38:17 P.M. - SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House resumed with Special Order speeches. 1:34:09 P.M. - The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting an economic report of the United States. - referred to the Joint Economic Committee and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 112-77). 12:43:29 P.M. - SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House resumed with Special Order speeches. 12:42:56 P.M. - The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate agreed to the conference report to accompany H.R. 3630. 12:06:31 P.M. - SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches. 11:50:29 A.M. - ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches. 11:49:53 A.M. - Mr. Dreier asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Friday, February 24, 2012, it adjourn to meet at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, February 27, 2012. Agreed to without objection. 11:49:52 A.M. - Mr. Dreier asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Tuesday, February 21, 2012, it adjourn to meet at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, February 24, 2012. Agreed to without objection. 11:49:51 A.M. - Mr. Dreier asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Friday, February 17, 2012, it adjourn to meet at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 21, 2012. Agreed to without objection. 11:48:50 A.M. - H. Res. 558 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 11:48:25 A.M. - H. Res. 558 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. 11:48:09 A.M. - H. Res. 558 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 558 — "Directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to provide a copy of the on-the-record portions of the audio backup file of the deposition of William R. Clemens that was conducted by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform on February 5, 2008, to the prosecuting attorneys in the case of United States of America v. Clemens, No. 1:10-cr-00223-RBW (D.D.C.)." 11:46:00 A.M. - SPEAKER'S DESIGNATION - Pursuant to clause 3(b)(5) of Rule XI, the Chair announced the Speaker's designation of the following Members to act in any proceeding of the Committee on Ethics relating to the Matter of Representative Maxine Waters: Messrs. Goodlatte, LaTourette, Simpson, Mrs. Capito, Messrs. Griffin of Arkansas and Sarbanes. 11:41:36 A.M. - The House received a communication from the Honorable Jo Bonner, Chairman, Committee on Ethics. Pursuant to Rule XI, clause 3(b)(5) of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Committee on Ethics Rule (9)(e) and with the unanimous approval of the Committee on Ethics, Chairman Bonner transmitted a written request for the appointment of six substitute Members, necessitated by voluntary recusals, to serve for any Committee proceeding related to the Matter of Representative Maxine Waters (the matter) currently before the Committee on Ethics. 11:39:29 A.M. - On approving the Journal Agreed to by voice vote. 11:38:59 A.M. - H.R. 3630 Motions to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 11:38:59 A.M. - H.R. 3630 On agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 293 - 132 (Roll no. 72). 11:14:48 A.M. - H.R. 3630 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. 9:53:58 A.M. - H.R. 3630 DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Conference Report to accompany H.R. 3630. 9:53:46 A.M. - H.R. 3630 Mr. Camp brought up conference report H. Rept. 112-399 for consideration under the provisions of H. Res. 554. 9:52:14 A.M. - H. Res. 554 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 9:52:08 A.M. - H. Res. 554 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. 9:52:02 A.M. - H. Res. 554 The previous question was ordered without objection. 9:17:35 A.M. - H. Res. 554 DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 554. 9:16:43 A.M. - H. Res. 554 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 554 — "Providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 3630) to provide incentives for the creation of jobs, and for other purposes." 9:04:00 A.M. - ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches, which by direction of the Chair would be limited to 5 per side of the aisle. 9:03:52 A.M. - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Altmire to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 9:03:15 A.M. - POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS ON APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL - The Speaker announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day's proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Paulsen demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the Speaker's approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Speaker announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Paulsen objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Speaker postponed further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the approval of the Journal until a time to be announced. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn. 9:01:00 A.M. - Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy. 9:00:00 A.M. - The House convened, starting a new legislative day.