CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS LEGISLATIVE DAY OF FEBRUARY 5, 2013 113TH 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 15:51:31 EDT Yes 3:28:52 P.M. - The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on February 6, 2013. 3:28:51 P.M. - On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote. 3:28:38 P.M. - Mr. Thompson (PA) moved that the House do now adjourn. 3:26:42 P.M. - ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches. 3:26:06 P.M. - H.R. 444 Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 444 as unfinished business. 3:25:55 P.M. - H.R. 444 On motion that the Committee now rise Agreed to by voice vote. 3:25:33 P.M. - H.R. 444 Mr. Price (GA) moved that the Committee now rise. 2:48:36 P.M. - H.R. 444 GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 444. 2:47:50 P.M. - H.R. 444 The Speaker designated the Honorable Rob Bishop to act as Chairman of the Committee. 2:47:48 P.M. - H.R. 444 House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 48 and Rule XVIII. 2:47:32 P.M. - H.R. 444 Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 444 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order. The resolution waives all points of order against consideration of the bill, and amendments printed in the report. Each amendment shall not be subject to amendment, and shall not be subject to a demand for division of the question in the House or in the Committee of the Whole. 2:47:27 P.M. - H.R. 444 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 48. H.R. 444 — "To require that, if the President's fiscal year 2014 budget does not achieve balance in a fiscal year covered by such budget, the President shall submit a supplemental unified budget by April 1, 2013, which identifies a fiscal year in which balance is achieved, and for other purposes." 2:46:01 P.M. - UNITED STATES GROUP OF THE NATO PARLIAMENTARY ASSEMBLY - Pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 1928a, and the order of the House of January 3, 2013, the Speaker appointed the following member of the House to the UNITED STATES GROUP OF THE NATO PARLIAMENTARY ASSEMBLY: Mr. Larson of CT. 2:46:00 P.M. - Mrs. McMorris Rodgers asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 9:00 a.m. on February 6. Agreed to without objection. 2:45:55 P.M. - H. Res. 53 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 2:45:53 P.M. - H. Res. 53 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. 2:45:32 P.M. - H. Res. 53 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 53 — "Electing Members to a standing committee of the House of Representatives." 2:44:31 P.M. - H. Res. 48 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 2:44:30 P.M. - H. Res. 48 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 228 - 189 (Roll no. 34). 2:35:00 P.M. - MOMENT OF SILENCE - The House observed a moment of silence in remembrance of our brave men and women who have given their lives in the service of our country in Iraq and Afghanistan and their families, and of all who serve in our armed forces and their familes. 2:34:31 P.M. - H. Res. 48 On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 229 - 188 (Roll no. 33). 1:03:49 P.M. - H. Res. 48 DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 48. 1:01:31 P.M. - H. Res. 48 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 48 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 444) to require that, if the President's fiscal year 2014 budget does not achieve balance in a fiscal year covered by such budget, the President shall submit a supplemental unified budget by April 1, 2013, which identifies a fiscal year in which balance is achieved, and for other purposes." 1:00:00 P.M. - The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of February 5. 12:28:46 P.M. - The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 1:00 P.M. today. 12:28:17 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 February 5, 2013 at 10:58 a.m. stating that that body had passed S. 227 and made appointments to the Commission on Long-Term Care. 12:06:26 P.M. - ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House continued with further one minute speeches. 12:06:22 P.M. - H. Res. 52 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 12:06:17 P.M. - H. Res. 52 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. 12:05:54 P.M. - H. Res. 52 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 52 — "Electing Members to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives." 12:02:16 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. 12:02:02 P.M. - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Welch to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 12:01:49 P.M. - The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved. 12:00:35 P.M. - Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy. 12:00:33 P.M. - The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of February 5. 10:49:43 A.M. - The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today. 10:01:29 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. 10:00:48 A.M. - The Speaker designated the Honorable Steven M. Palazzo to act as Speaker pro tempore for today. 10:00:19 A.M. - The House convened, starting a new legislative day.