CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JUNE 26, 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 15:00:56 EDT Yes 11:18:56 P.M. - The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on June 27, 2012. 11:18:55 P.M. - On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote. 11:18:34 P.M. - Mr. Latham moved that the House do now adjourn. 11:16:46 P.M. - H.R. 5972 Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 5972 as unfinished business. 11:16:31 P.M. - H.R. 5972 On motion to rise Agreed to by voice vote. 11:16:17 P.M. - H.R. 5972 Mr. Latham moved to rise. 11:16:04 P.M. - H.R. 5972 On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 138 - 265 (Roll no. 423). 11:12:17 P.M. - H.R. 5972 On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 188 - 215 (Roll no. 422). 11:08:27 P.M. - H.R. 5972 On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 173 - 230 (Roll no. 421). 11:04:37 P.M. - H.R. 5972 On agreeing to the Gosar amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 179 - 224 (Roll no. 420). 11:00:19 P.M. - H.R. 5972 On agreeing to the Capps amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 184 - 218 (Roll no. 419). 10:56:46 P.M. - H.R. 5972 On agreeing to the Garrett amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 160 - 243 (Roll no. 418). 10:52:37 P.M. - H.R. 5972 On agreeing to the McClintock amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 164 - 238 (Roll no. 417). 10:47:36 P.M. - H.R. 5972 On agreeing to the Connolly (VA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 175 - 222 (Roll no. 416). 10:22:34 P.M. - H.R. 5972 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. 10:20:24 P.M. - H.R. 5972 On agreeing to the Nadler amendment; Agreed to by voice vote. 10:19:45 P.M. - H.R. 5972 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Nadler amendment under the five-minute rule. 10:19:43 P.M. - H.R. 5972 An amendment, offered by Mr. Nadler, numbered 1 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce funds for the salaries and expenses for the Department of Housing and Urban Development by $2 million and increase the funds available for Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS Program by the same amount. 10:19:30 P.M. - H.R. 5972 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Gosar amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Gosar demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced. 10:14:28 P.M. - H.R. 5972 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Gosar amendment under the five-minute rule. 10:14:26 P.M. - H.R. 5972 An amendment, offered by Mr. Gosar, to reduce funds available for administrative and operational expenses to FY 2008 levels and apply the savings to the spending reduction account. 10:13:47 P.M. - H.R. 5972 POSTPONED PROCEEDIINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Capps amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Capps demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced. 10:04:30 P.M. - H.R. 5972 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Capps amendment under the five-minute rule. 10:03:28 P.M. - H.R. 5972 An amendment, offered by Mrs. Capps, to reduce funds for the salaries and expenses for the Department of Housing and Urban Development by $10 million and increase the funds available for Housing Counselor Programs by the same amount. 10:01:13 P.M. - H.R. 5972 On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote. 9:58:30 P.M. - H.R. 5972 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Fifth Broun (GA) amendment under the five-minute rule. 9:58:28 P.M. - H.R. 5972 An amendment, offered by Mr. Broun (GA), to reduce the funds for administrative expenses for the Surface Transportation Board by $1,940,000 and apply the savings to the spending reduction account. 9:57:14 P.M. - H.R. 5972 PROCEEDINGS POSTPONED - At the conclusion of debate on the Fourth Broun (GA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Broun (GA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced. 9:52:32 P.M. - H.R. 5972 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Fourth Broun (GA) amendment under the five-minute rule. 9:52:27 P.M. - H.R. 5972 An amendment, offered by Mr. Broun (GA), to reduce funds available for operational expenses for the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration by $1,670,000 and apply the savings to the spending reduction account. 9:52:05 P.M. - H.R. 5972 On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote. 9:50:44 P.M. - H.R. 5972 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Third Broun (GA) amendment under the five-minute rule. 9:50:38 P.M. - H.R. 5972 An amendment, offered by Mr. Broun (GA), to reduce the funds for administrative expenses for the Maritime Administration by $10,000 and apply the savings to the spending reduction account. 9:47:47 P.M. - H.R. 5972 Mr. Duncan (TN) raised a point of order against the content of the measure. Mr. Duncan (TN) stated that Section 169C violated clause 2(b) of rule XXI by seeking to change existing law which constitutes legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order. 9:45:27 P.M. - H.R. 5972 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Garrett (NJ) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Garrett (NJ) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced. 9:26:23 P.M. - H.R. 5972 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Garrett (NJ) amendment under the five-minute rule. 9:26:21 P.M. - H.R. 5972 An amendment, offered by Mr. Garrett, to zero out the funds available for grants to the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority and apply the savings to the spending reduction account. 9:23:53 P.M. - H.R. 5972 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Second Broun (GA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Broun (GA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced. 9:16:56 P.M. - H.R. 5972 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Second Broun (GA) amendment under the five-minute rule. 9:16:38 P.M. - H.R. 5972 An amendment, offered by Mr. Broun (GA), to reduce the funds for administrative expenses for the Federal Transit Administration by $1,287,000 and apply the savings to the spending reduction account. 9:12:39 P.M. - H.R. 5972 The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on pro forma amendments to H.R. 5972. 9:11:38 P.M. - H.R. 5972 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the First Broun (GA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Broun (GA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced. 9:07:51 P.M. - H.R. 5972 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the First Broun (GA) amendment under the five-minute rule. 9:07:49 P.M. - H.R. 5972 An amendment, offered by Mr. Broun (GA), to reduce the funds for administrative expenses for the Federal Railroad Administration by $5,404,000 and apply the savings to the spending reduction account. 9:06:21 P.M. - H.R. 5972 On agreeing to the Braley (IA) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote. 9:01:28 P.M. - H.R. 5972 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Braley (IA) amendment under the five-minute rule. 9:01:25 P.M. - H.R. 5972 An amendment, offered by Mr. Braley (IA), to provide funds for school bus safety. 8:55:06 P.M. - H.R. 5972 The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on pro forma amendments to H.R. 5972. 8:54:55 P.M. - H.R. 5972 Mr. Latham raised a point of order against the Clarke (MI) amendment. Mr. Latham stated that the amendment sought to amend portions of the bill not yet read. The Chair sustained the point of order. 8:49:40 P.M. - H.R. 5972 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Clarke (MI) amendment under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order. 8:49:36 P.M. - H.R. 5972 An amendment, offered by Mr. Clarke (MI), to help provide services for the elderly. 8:46:27 P.M. - H.R. 5972 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the McClintock amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. McClintock demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced. 8:31:20 P.M. - H.R. 5972 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the McClintock amendment under the five-minute rule. 8:31:17 P.M. - H.R. 5972 An amendment, offered by Mr. McClintock, to eliminate funding for Essential Air Service. 8:30:49 P.M. - H.R. 5972 Mr. Latham raised a point of order against the Waters amendment. Mr. Latham stated that the amendment seeks to change existing law and constitutes legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order. 8:25:14 P.M. - H.R. 5972 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Waters amendment under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order. 8:25:11 P.M. - H.R. 5972 An amendment, offered by Ms. Waters, to provide $500,000,000 for TIGER grants. 8:24:01 P.M. - H.R. 5972 By unanimous consent, the Broun (GA) amendment was withdrawn. 8:14:49 P.M. - H.R. 5972 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Broun (GA) amendment under the five-minute rule. 8:14:45 P.M. - H.R. 5972 An amendment, offered by Mr. Broun (GA), to reduce funds for the Department of Transportation's Office of Civil Rights by $389,000. 8:14:11 P.M. - H.R. 5972 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Connolly (VA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Connolly (VA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced. 8:04:09 P.M. - H.R. 5972 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Connolly (VA) amendment under the five-minute rule. 8:04:04 P.M. - H.R. 5972 An amendment, offered by Mr. Connolly (VA), to reduce the funds for Financial Management Capital by $5,000,00, and redirect it to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration operations and research account. 8:03:37 P.M. - H.R. 5972 On agreeing to the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote. 7:57:33 P.M. - H.R. 5972 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment under the five-minute rule. 7:57:27 P.M. - H.R. 5972 An amendment, offered by Ms. Jackson Lee (TX), to strike "not to exceed" for the Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization. 7:22:27 P.M. - H.R. 5972 GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 5972. 7:22:07 P.M. - H.R. 5972 The Speaker designated the Honorable Doc Hastings to act as Chairman of the Committee. 7:22:05 P.M. - H.R. 5972 House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 697 and Rule XVIII. 7:21:28 P.M. - H.R. 5972 Resolution provides for the consideration of H.R. 5973 and H.R. 5972. In both instances, each bill shall be debatable for one hour, equally divided and controlled. Each bill shall be read by paragraph and shall be open to amendments. The resolution also provides for consideration of a concurrent resolution providing for an adjournment during the month of July. 7:21:23 P.M. - H.R. 5972 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 697. H.R. 5972 — "Making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013, and for other purposes." 7:20:00 P.M. - H.R. 4348 NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO OFFER MOTION TO INSTRUCT - Mr. Critz notified the House of his intention to offer a motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 4348. 7:19:00 P.M. - H.R. 4348 NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO OFFER MOTION TO INSTRUCT - Ms. Hahn notified the House of her intention to offer a motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 4348. 7:18:25 P.M. - H. Res. 707 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 7:18:15 P.M. - H. Res. 707 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. 7:17:41 P.M. - H. Res. 707 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 707 — "Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives." 7:17:38 P.M. - H.R. 4348 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 7:17:37 P.M. - H.R. 4348 On motion that the House instruct conferees Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 201 - 194 (Roll no. 415). 7:10:51 P.M. - H.R. 4348 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 7:10:50 P.M. - H.R. 4348 On motion that the House instruct conferees Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 172 - 225, 1 Present (Roll no. 414). 7:05:00 P.M. - UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of the Hoyer motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 4348, and the Black motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 4348. 7:04:00 P.M. - H. Res. 697 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 7:03:59 P.M. - H. Res. 697 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 229 - 166 (Roll no. 413). 6:57:32 P.M. - H. Res. 697 On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 226 - 168 (Roll no. 412). 5:30:10 P.M. - H. Res. 697 DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 697. 5:26:23 P.M. - H. Res. 697 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 697 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5973) making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5972) making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013, and for other purposes." 5:25:24 P.M. - H.R. 3173 At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Thompson (MS) 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. 5:15:41 P.M. - H.R. 3173 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3173. 5:15:38 P.M. - H.R. 3173 Considered under suspension of the rules. 5:15:09 P.M. - H.R. 3173 Mr. Lungren, Daniel E. moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3173 — "To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to reform the process for the enrollment, activation, issuance, and renewal of a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) to require, in total, not more than one in-person visit to a designated enrollment center." 5:14:28 P.M. - H.R. 5843 At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Thompson (MS) 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. 5:02:25 P.M. - H.R. 5843 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5843. 5:02:12 P.M. - H.R. 5843 Considered under suspension of the rules. 5:02:03 P.M. - H.R. 5843 Mr. King (NY) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 5843 — "To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to permit use of certain grant funds for training conducted in conjunction with a national laboratory or research facility." 5:01:10 P.M. - H.R. 1447 At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. King (NY) 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. 4:50:42 P.M. - H.R. 1447 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1447. 4:50:37 P.M. - H.R. 1447 Considered under suspension of the rules. 4:50:18 P.M. - H.R. 1447 Mr. King (NY) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1447 — "To amend title 49, United States Code, to direct the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security (Transportation Security Administration) to establish an Aviation Security Advisory Committee, and for other purposes." 4:49:39 P.M. - H.R. 4005 At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. King (NY) 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. 4:34:34 P.M. - H.R. 4005 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4005. 4:34:31 P.M. - H.R. 4005 Considered under suspension of the rules. 4:34:09 P.M. - H.R. 4005 Mr. King (NY) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 4005 — "To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to conduct a study and report to Congress on gaps in port security in the United States and a plan to address them." 4:33:29 P.M. - H.R. 4251 At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Thompson (MS) 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. 4:17:56 P.M. - H.R. 4251 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4251. 4:17:50 P.M. - H.R. 4251 Considered under suspension of the rules. 4:17:16 P.M. - H.R. 4251 Mr. King (NY) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 4251 — "To authorize, enhance, and reform certain port security programs through increased efficiency and risk-based coordination within the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes." 4:16:35 P.M. - H.R. 2297 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 4:16:34 P.M. - H.R. 2297 On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by voice vote. 4:09:44 P.M. - H.R. 2297 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment to H.R. 2297. 4:09:27 P.M. - H.R. 2297 Mr. Farenthold moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment. 4:08:25 P.M. - H.R. 3276 At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Clay 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. 4:01:25 P.M. - H.R. 3276 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3276. 4:01:22 P.M. - H.R. 3276 Considered under suspension of the rules. 4:01:06 P.M. - H.R. 3276 Mr. Farenthold moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 3276 — "To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2810 East Hillsborough Avenue in Tampa, Florida, as the "Reverend Abe Brown Post Office Building"." 4:00:33 P.M. - H.R. 3772 At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Clay 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. 3:53:10 P.M. - H.R. 3772 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3772. 3:53:07 P.M. - H.R. 3772 Considered under suspension of the rules. 3:53:01 P.M. - H.R. 3772 Mr. Farenthold moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 3772 — "To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 150 South Union Street in Canton, Mississippi, as the "First Sergeant Landres Cheeks Post Office Building"." 3:52:04 P.M. - H.R. 3501 At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Clay 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. 3:43:41 P.M. - H.R. 3501 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3501. 3:43:37 P.M. - H.R. 3501 Considered under suspension of the rules. 3:43:16 P.M. - H.R. 3501 Mr. Farenthold moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 3501 — "To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 125 Kerr Avenue in Rome City, Indiana, as the "SPC Nicholas Scott Hartge Post Office"." 3:42:47 P.M. - H.R. 3412 At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Clay 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. 3:32:57 P.M. - H.R. 3412 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3412. 3:32:44 P.M. - H.R. 3412 Considered under suspension of the rules. 3:32:09 P.M. - H.R. 3412 Mr. Farenthold moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 3412 — "To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1421 Veterans Memorial Drive in Abbeville, Louisiana, as the "Sergeant Richard Franklin Abshire Post Office Building"." 3:31:59 P.M. - H.R. 4018 At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Johnson (GA) 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. 3:21:23 P.M. - H.R. 4018 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4018. 3:21:19 P.M. - H.R. 4018 Considered under suspension of the rules. 3:21:02 P.M. - H.R. 4018 Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 4018 — "To improve the Public Safety Officers' Benefits Program." 3:20:16 P.M. - H.R. 4223 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 3:20:13 P.M. - H.R. 4223 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. 3:08:52 P.M. - H.R. 4223 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4223. 3:08:49 P.M. - H.R. 4223 Considered under suspension of the rules. 3:08:33 P.M. - H.R. 4223 Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 4223 — "To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit theft of medical products, and for other purposes." 3:07:58 P.M. - H.R. 5889 At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Johnson (GA) 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. 3:01:02 P.M. - H.R. 5889 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5889. 3:01:00 P.M. - H.R. 5889 Considered under suspension of the rules. 3:00:43 P.M. - H.R. 5889 Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5889 — "To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide for protection of maritime navigation and prevention of nuclear terrorism, and for other purposes." 2:59:17 P.M. - H.R. 5625 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 2:59:15 P.M. - H.R. 5625 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. 2:55:01 P.M. - H.R. 5625 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5625. 2:54:59 P.M. - H.R. 5625 Considered under suspension of the rules. 2:54:37 P.M. - H.R. 5625 Mr. Whitfield moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 5625 — "To reinstate and transfer certain hydroelectric licenses and extend the deadline for commencement of construction of certain hydroelectric projects." 2:54:32 P.M. - H.R. 4850 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 2:54:29 P.M. - H.R. 4850 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. 2:48:51 P.M. - H.R. 4850 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4850. 2:48:49 P.M. - H.R. 4850 Considered under suspension of the rules. 2:48:40 P.M. - H.R. 4850 Mr. Whitfield moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 4850 — "To allow for innovations and alternative technologies that meet or exceed desired energy efficiency goals." 2:48:30 P.M. - The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced. 2:48:23 P.M. - The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of June 26. 2:09:00 P.M. - The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for approximately 2:45 P.M. today. 2:04:13 P.M. - ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches. 2:03:00 P.M. - Mrs. Emerson filed a report from the Committee on Appropriations on H.R. 6020. 2:01:49 P.M. - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Burgess to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 2:01:42 P.M. - The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved. 2:00:22 P.M. - Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy. 2:00:11 P.M. - The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of June 26. 12:02:18 P.M. - The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today. 12:01:57 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 the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on June 25, 2012 at 2:51 p.m.: That the Senate passed S. 3240. 12:01:02 P.M. - MORNING-HOUR DEBATE - The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 2:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business. 12:00:25 P.M. - The Speaker designated the Honorable Virginia Foxx to act as Speaker pro tempore for today. 12:00:09 P.M. - The House convened, starting a new legislative day.