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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JANUARY 5, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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Yes
5:50:55 P.M. -
The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on January 6, 2011.
5:50:53 P.M. -
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
5:50:46 P.M. -
Ms. Foxx moved that the House do now adjourn.
5:49:23 P.M. -
S. Con. Res. 1
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:49:20 P.M. -
S. Con. Res. 1
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
5:47:04 P.M. -
S. Con. Res. 1
Considered as privileged matter. S. Con. Res. 1 — "Providing for a conditional recess or adjournment of the Senate and an adjournment of the House of Representatives."
5:46:00 P.M. -
That during the second session of the 112th Congress: (1) on legislative days of Monday or Tuesday when the House convenes pursuant to House Resolution 514, the House shall convene two hours earlier than the time otherwise established by the resolution for the purpose of conducting morning-hour debate; (2) on legislative days of Wednesday or Thursday beginning on February 1, 2011, when the House convenes pursuant to House Resolution 514, the House shall convene two hours earlier than the time otherwise established by the resolution for the purpose of conducting morning-hour debate; (3) when the House convenes pursuant to an order other than House Resolution 514, the House shall convene for the purpose of conducting morning-hour debate only as prescribed by such order; (4) the time for morning-hour debate shall be allocated equally between the parties and may not con tinue beyond 10 minutes before the hour appointed for the resumption of the session of the House; and (5) the form of proceeding for morning-hour debate shall be as follows: (a) the prayer by the Chaplain, the approval of the Journal and the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag shall be postponed until resumption of the session
5:45:01 P.M. -
The House received a communication from The Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker. Pursuant to H. Con. Res. 1, and also for purposes of such concurrent resolutions of the current Congress as may contemplate my designation of Members to act in similar circumstances, the Speaker notified the Clerk of his designation of Representative Eric Cantor of Virginia to act jointly with the Majority Leader of the Senate or his designee, in the event of his death or inability, to notify the Members of the House and the Senate, respectively, or any reassembly under any such concurrent resolution. In the event of the death or inability of that designee, alternate Members of the House are listed in the letter bearing this date for the same purpo
5:45:00 P.M. -
The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting the statement showing the apportionment population for each State as of April 1, 2010, and the number or Representatives to which each State would be entitled - referred to the Committees on Judiciary and Oversight and Government Reform and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 112-5).
5:44:01 P.M. -
COMMITTEE TO REPORT - Mr. Cantor notified the House that the Committee appointed on the part of the House to join a like Committee on the part of the Senate to notify the President of the United States that a quorum of each House had been assembled and is ready to receive any communications.
5:44:00 P.M. -
Mr. Cantor asked unanimous consent that during the One Hundred Twelfth Congress, all Members be permitted to extend their remarks and to include extraneous material within the permitted limit in that section of the record entitled "Extension of Remarks". Agreed to without objection.
5:43:03 P.M. -
Mr. Cantor asked unanimous consent that during the One Hundred Twelfth Congress, the Speaker, Majority Leader, and Minority Leader be authorized to accept resignations and to make appointments authorized by law or by the House. Agreed to without objection.
5:43:02 P.M. -
HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING COMMISSION - Pursuant to 2 U.S.C. 2001, and the order of the House of today, the Chair announced the Speaker's appointment of the following members of the House to the House Office Building Commission: Mr. Cantor and Ms. Pelosi .
5:42:00 P.M. -
ADJUSTMENT OF WHOLE NUMBER OF HOUSE - Under clause 5(d) of Rule XX, the Chair announced to the House that the whole number of the House is 434.
5:38:42 P.M. -
H. Con. Res. 1
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:38:40 P.M. -
H. Con. Res. 1
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
5:38:01 P.M. -
H. Con. Res. 1
Considered by unanimous consent. H. Con. Res. 1 — "Regarding consent to assemble outside the seat of government."
5:38:01 P.M. -
H. Con. Res. 1
Mr. Dreier asked unanimous consent to consider as introduced.
5:37:17 P.M. -
The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate agreed to S. Con. Res. 1.
5:37:05 P.M. -
H. Res. 10
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:36:57 P.M. -
H. Res. 10
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
5:36:11 P.M. -
H. Res. 10
Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 10 — "Fixing the daily hour of meeting of the First Session of the One Hundred Twelfth Congress."
5:36:09 P.M. -
H. Res. 8
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:36:08 P.M. -
H. Res. 8
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
5:35:36 P.M. -
H. Res. 8
Considered by unanimous consent. H. Res. 8 — "Providing for the designation of certain minority employees."
5:35:36 P.M. -
H. Res. 8
Mr. Capuano asked unanimous consent to consider as introduced.
5:35:35 P.M. -
H. Res. 7
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:35:21 P.M. -
H. Res. 7
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
5:35:13 P.M. -
H. Res. 7
Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 7 — "Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives."
5:35:10 P.M. -
H. Res. 6
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:34:59 P.M. -
H. Res. 6
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
5:34:37 P.M. -
H. Res. 6
Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 6 — "Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives."
5:34:19 P.M. -
H. Res. 5
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:34:17 P.M. -
H. Res. 5
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 238 - 191 (Roll no. 6).
5:17:36 P.M. -
H. Res. 5
On motion to commit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 191 - 238 (Roll no. 5).
5:01:00 P.M. -
H. Res. 5
The previous question on the motion to commit the resolution to a select committee was ordered without objection.
4:57:32 P.M. -
H. Res. 5
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 236 - 188 (Roll no. 4).
3:12:00 P.M. -
H. Res. 5
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 5.
3:11:56 P.M. -
H. Res. 5
Motion to refer tabled.
3:11:26 P.M. -
H. Res. 5
On motion to table the motion to refer Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 223 - 188 (Roll no. 3).
2:37:19 P.M. -
H. Res. 5
Mr. Cantor moved to table the motion to refer
2:36:44 P.M. -
H. Res. 5
Ms. Norton moved to refer the resolution to a select committee of five members, to be appointed by the Speaker, not more than three of whom shall be from the same political party, with instructions to report back the same until it has conducted a full and complete study of, and made a determination on, the constitutionality of the provision that would be eliminated from the Rules that granted voting rights in the Committee of the Whole to the Delegates.
2:33:59 P.M. -
H. Res. 5
Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 5 — "Adopting rules for the One Hundred Twelfth Congress."
2:33:34 P.M. -
H. Res. 4
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:33:27 P.M. -
H. Res. 4
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
2:33:07 P.M. -
H. Res. 4
Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 4 — "Authorizing the Clerk to inform the President of the election of the Speaker and the Clerk."
2:32:13 P.M. -
H. Res. 3
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:32:06 P.M. -
H. Res. 3
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
2:31:49 P.M. -
H. Res. 3
Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 3 — "Authorizing the Speaker to appoint a committee to notify the President of the assembly of the Congress."
2:31:45 P.M. -
H. Res. 2
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:31:38 P.M. -
H. Res. 2
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
2:31:10 P.M. -
H. Res. 2
Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 2 — "To inform the Senate that a quorum of the House has assembled and of the election of the Speaker and the Clerk."
2:30:02 P.M. -
H. Res. 1
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:29:56 P.M. -
H. Res. 1
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
2:29:26 P.M. -
H. Res. 1
On agreeing to the remainder of the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
2:29:12 P.M. -
H. Res. 1
On agreeing to the Larson (CT) amendment; Failed by voice vote.
2:29:04 P.M. -
H. Res. 1
Amendment offered by Mr. Larson (CT).
2:28:17 P.M. -
H. Res. 1
On agreeing to the first portion of the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
2:28:05 P.M. -
H. Res. 1
Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 1 — "Electing officers of the House of Representatives."
2:27:00 P.M. -
ADMINISTERING OATH OF OFFICE - Representative-Elect John Sullivan, First District, Oklahoma, presented himself in the well of the House and the Speaker proceeded to administer the Oath of Office.
2:22:01 P.M. -
ANNOUNCEMENT OF LEADERSHIP POSTS - Mr. Larson of Connecticut notified the House that, at the direction of the Democratic Caucus, Ms. Pelosi of California had been elected as Minority Leader, Mr. Hoyer of Maryland had been elected as Minority Whip, and Mr. Clyburn had been elected as Assistant Democratic Leader.
2:22:00 P.M. -
ANNOUNCEMENT OF LEADERSHIP POSTS - Mr. Hensarling notified the House that, at the direction of the Republican Conference, Mr. Cantor of Virginia had been elected as Majority Leader and Mr. McCarthy of California had been elected as Majority Whip.
2:16:00 P.M. -
ADMINISTRATION OF THE OATH OF OFFICE - The Speaker administered the Oath of Office to the Members-elect of the 112th Congress.
2:15:00 P.M. -
ADMINISTRATION OF THE OATH OF OFFICE - The Dean of the House administered the Oath of Office to the Speaker-elect.
2:00:00 P.M. -
ADDRESS BY THE SPEAKER-ELECT - The Speaker-elect addressed the House prior to taking the Oath of Office which will be administered by the Dean of the House, Representative-elect John Dingell of Michigan.
1:50:00 P.M. -
The Speaker-elect was escorted into the Chamber by the Escort Committee and introduced by Representative-elect Pelosi, Democratic Leader, before assuming the Chair.
1:39:10 P.M. -
COMMITTEE TO ESCORT THE SPEAKER-ELECT - The Clerk appointed a Committee of Members-elect to escort the Speaker-elect into the Chamber and to the Chair.
1:38:00 P.M. -
Roll call 2 - Election of the Speaker Boehner: 241 Pelosi: 173 Shuler: 11 Lewis (GA): 2 Costa: 1 Cardoza: 1 Cooper: 1 Kaptur: 1 Hoyer: 1 Present: 1 (Roll no. 2). Boehner elected Speaker.
12:40:01 P.M. -
APPOINTMENT OF TELLERS - The Clerk announced the appointment of the following Members-elect to act as Tellers during the Roll Call for Election of Speaker: Mr. Lungren; Mr. Brady of Pennsylvania; Ms. Kaptur; and Ms. Ros-Lehtinen.
12:39:00 P.M. -
NOMINATIONS FOR OFFICE OF SPEAKER - Pursuant to law and precedent, the Clerk announced that the next order of business was the election of the Speaker of the House of Representatives for the 112th Congress and that nominations would now be in order. Accordingly, the Honorable Jeb Hensarling of Texas placed the name of the Honorable John Boehner into nomination for the Office of Speaker and the Honorable John Larson of Connecticut placed the name of the Honorable Nancy Pelosi into nomination for the Office of Speaker. No other nominations were put forward.
12:35:00 P.M. -
ELECTION CREDENTIALS FOR DELEGATES - The Clerk notified the House that election credentials for all Delegates and Resident Commissioners had been received.
12:34:05 P.M. -
Call of the States Quorum responded: 434 present (Roll no. 1).
12:05:00 P.M. -
CERTIFICATION OF ELECTION - The Clerk announced that Certificates of Election covering 435 seats in the One Hundred Twelfth Congress had been received and the names of those persons whose credentials show that they were regularly elected as Representatives in accordance with the laws of their respective States of the United States would be called. Without objection, the Representatives-elect were directed to record their presence by electronic device in order to determine whether a quorum was present.
12:04:26 P.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Clerk led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:01:52 P.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin.
12:00:00 P.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day, pursuant to the 20th amendment to the Constitution and fixed by Public Law 111-289, for the meeting of the One Hundred Twelfth Congress of the United States.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JANUARY 6, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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Yes
11:33:24 P.M. -
The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on January 7, 2011.
11:33:13 P.M. -
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
11:33:03 P.M. -
Mr. Dreier moved that the House do now adjourn.
11:32:02 P.M. -
WHOLE NUMBER OF THE HOUSE - The Chair announced that the whole number of the House was 435.
11:32:01 P.M. -
Mr. Dreier filed reports from the Committee on Rules, H. Res. 9 and H. Res. 26.
11:31:00 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of January 6.
6:30:06 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
2:47:52 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House continued with further Special Order speeches.
2:47:51 P.M. -
OATH OF OFFICE - Representative-Elects Pete Sessions, Thirty Second District, State of Texas and Mike Fitzpatrick, Eighth District, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, presented themselves in the well of the House for the purpose of taking the Oath of Office which was administered by the Speaker of the House.
1:51:58 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
1:50:44 P.M. -
Mr. Poe of TX requested the following general leaves to address the House on January 12: Mr. Jones for 5 min.
1:50:42 P.M. -
Mr. Poe of TX requested the following general leaves to address the House on January 11: Mr. Jones for 5 min.
1:50:40 P.M. -
Mr. Poe of TX requested the following general leaves to address the House on January 7: himself for 5 min, Mr. McClintock for 5 min, Mr. Burton of IN for 5 min, and Mr. Jones for 5 min.
1:44:59 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
1:38:42 P.M. -
H. Res. 22
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:38:41 P.M. -
H. Res. 22
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 408 - 13 (Roll no. 8).
12:57:47 P.M. -
The House resumed debate on H. Res. 22.
12:57:46 P.M. -
The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate agreed to S. Con. Res. 2.
12:31:56 P.M. -
H. Res. 22
DEBATE - The House proceeded with two hours of debate on H. Res. 22.
12:31:53 P.M. -
H. Res. 22
Considered under suspension of the rules.
12:31:31 P.M. -
H. Res. 22
Mr. Lungren, Daniel E. moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. H. Res. 22 — "Reducing the amount authorized for salaries and expenses of Member, committee, and leadership offices in 2011 and 2012."
12:30:47 P.M. -
PERMANENT SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE - Pursuant to clause 11 of rule X and clause 11 of rule I, and the order of the House of January 5, 2011, the Speaker appointed the following member of the House to the PERMANENT SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE: Mr. Rogers of MI.
10:57:46 A.M. -
READING OF THE CONSTITUTION - Pursuant to section 5(a) of H. Res. 5, the Chair recognized the gentleman from Virginia, Mr. Goodlatte, for the reading of the Constitution.
10:54:19 A.M. -
Call of the House Quorum responded: 404 present (Roll no. 7).
10:49:48 A.M. -
ADJUSTMENT OF WHOLE HOUSE - Under Clause 5(d) of Rule XX, the Chair announced to the House that, in light of the administration of the Oath of Office to the Gentleman from Oregon, the whole number of the House is 435.
10:48:40 A.M. -
OATH OF OFFICE - Representative-Elect Peter DeFazio, Fourth District, State of Oregon, presented himself in the well of the House for the purpose of taking the Oath of Office which was administered by the Speaker of the House.
10:03:39 A.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches, which by direction of the Chair would be limited to 10 per side of the aisle.
10:02:00 A.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Gowdy to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
10:01:00 A.M. -
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
10:00:46 A.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin.
10:00:33 A.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable Michael K. Simpson to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:21 A.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JANUARY 7, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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Yes
1:43:50 P.M. -
The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on January 11, 2011.
1:43:48 P.M. -
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
1:43:36 P.M. -
Mr. King (IA) moved that the House do now adjourn.
1:42:34 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of January 7.
1:35:27 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
12:04:30 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
12:04:06 P.M. -
Mr. Poe of TX requested the following general leaves to address the House on January 12: Mr. Paul for 5 min.
12:04:04 P.M. -
Mr. Poe of TX requested the following general leaves to address the House on January 11: Mr. Bartlett for 5 min and Mr. Paul for 5 min.
12:00:00 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
11:59:09 A.M. -
Mr. Cantor asked unanimous consent That when the House adjourns on Friday, January 7, 2011, it adjourn to meet at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 11, 2011 for Morning-Hour debate. Agreed to without objection.
11:32:01 A.M. -
The House received a message from the Clerk. Under Clause 2(g) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she designates Robert Reeves, Deputy Clerk, to sign any and all papers and do all other acts for her under the name of the Clerk of the House which they would be authorized to do by virtue of this designation, except such as are provided by statue, in case of her temporary absence or disability. This designation shall remain in effect for the 112th Congress or until modified by the Clerk.
11:31:30 A.M. -
H. Res. 27
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
11:31:29 A.M. -
H. Res. 27
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 257 - 159, 3 Present (Roll no. 11).
11:13:46 A.M. -
H. Res. 27
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
11:08:38 A.M. -
H. Res. 27
DEBATE - Pursuant to H. Res. 26, the House proceeded with four minutes of debate on H. Res. 27.
11:05:00 A.M. -
H. Res. 27
Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 27 — "Relating to the status of certain actions taken by Members-elect."
11:03:29 A.M. -
H. Res. 26
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
11:03:28 A.M. -
H. Res. 26
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 236 - 181, 2 Present (Roll no. 10).
10:55:24 A.M. -
H. Res. 26
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 236 - 182 (Roll no. 9).
9:19:02 A.M. -
H. Res. 26
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 26.
9:15:31 A.M. -
H. Res. 26
Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 26 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2) to repeal the job-killing health care law and health care-related provisions in the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 9) instructing certain committees to report legislation replacing the job-killing health care law; and for other purposes."
9:02:06 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.
9:01:47 A.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Jackson to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:01:42 A.M. -
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
9:01:00 A.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin.
9:00:40 A.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable Candice S. Miller to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
9:00:28 A.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JANUARY 11, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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Yes
2:03:27 P.M. -
The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on January 12, 2011.
2:03:16 P.M. -
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
2:03:04 P.M. -
Mr. Young (AK) moved that the House do now adjourn.
2:02:59 P.M. -
H. Res. 31
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:02:58 P.M. -
H. Res. 31
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
2:02:43 P.M. -
H. Res. 31
Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 31 — "Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives."
2:01:57 P.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Young of AK to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:01:01 P.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin.
2:01:00 P.M. -
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:00:56 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of January 11.
12:01:33 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.
12:01:19 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 a pro-forma session.
12:00:20 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.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JANUARY 12, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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Yes
6:00:30 P.M. -
The House adjourned pursuant to S. Con. Res. 1 and pursuant to H. Res. 32, out of respect for the victims of the attack in Tucson, Arizona. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on January 18, 2011.
6:00:28 P.M. -
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
6:00:15 P.M. -
Mr. Lungren, Daniel E. moved that the House do now adjourn.
5:59:00 P.M. -
PERMANENT SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE - Pursuant to clause 11 of rule X, clause 11 of rule I, and the order of the House of January 5, 2011, and notwithstanding the requirement of clause 11(a)(1)(C) of rule X the, Speaker appointed the following members of the House to the PERMANENT SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE: Mr. Thornberry, Mrs. Myrick, Mr. Miller of FL, Mr. Conaway, Mr. King of NY, Mr. LoBiondo, Mr. Nunes, Mr. Westmoreland, Mrs. Bachmann, Mr. Rooney and Mr. Heck .
5:58:18 P.M. -
H. Res. 32
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:58:12 P.M. -
H. Res. 32
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
5:58:07 P.M. -
H. Res. 32
The previous question was ordered without objection.
1:56:27 P.M. -
H. Res. 32
DEBATE - The Chair announced that when proceedings were postponed earlier, 4 hours and 6 minutes of debate remained on the resolution. The House proceeded with further debate on H. Res. 32.
1:56:11 P.M. -
H. Res. 32
Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 32 — "Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to the tragic shooting in Tucson, Arizona, on January 8, 2011."
1:56:00 P.M. -
H. Res. 32
The Chair announced that pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule 19, proceedings would resume on H. Res. 32.
1:55:47 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of January 12.
12:42:59 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
12:42:00 P.M. -
H. Res. 32
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair announced that further proceedings on H. Res. 32 would be postponed.
10:09:47 A.M. -
H. Res. 32
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous special order the House proceeded with 6 hours of debate on H. Res. 32.
10:06:06 A.M. -
H. Res. 32
Considered pursuant to a special order. H. Res. 32 — "Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to the tragic shooting in Tucson, Arizona, on January 8, 2011."
10:05:11 A.M. -
H. Res. 32
Consideration initiated pursuant to a special order.
10:04:34 A.M. -
ORDER OF BUSINESS - Mr. Cantor asked unanimous consent that it shall be in order at any time on the legislative day of January 12, 2011, to consider in the House without intervention of any point of order a resolution relating to recent events in Tucson, Arizona, if offered by the Speaker or his designee; such resolution shall be debatable for 6 hours equally divided and controlled by the Majority Leader and the Minority Leader or their respective designees; and the previous question shall be considered as ordered on such resolution and any preamble thereto to final adoption without intervening motion. Agreed to without objection.
10:03:47 A.M. -
H. Res. 33
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
10:03:27 A.M. -
H. Res. 33
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
10:03:07 A.M. -
H. Res. 33
Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 33 — "Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives."
10:02:06 A.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Kucinich to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
10:02:03 A.M. -
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
10:00:44 A.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin.
10:00:27 A.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JANUARY 18, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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10:00:05 P.M. -
The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on January 19, 2011.
10:00:03 P.M. -
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
10:00:00 P.M. -
Mr. Scalise moved that the House do now adjourn.
7:10:16 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
7:09:04 P.M. -
Mr. Poe of TX requested the following general leaves to address the House on January 24: himself for 5 min and Mr. Jones for 5 min.
7:09:02 P.M. -
Mr. Poe of TX requested the following general leaves to address the House on January 20: himself for 5 min, Mr. Jones for 5 min, Mr. Paul for 5 min, Mr. Burton of IN for 5 min, and Mr. Dreier for 5 min.
7:08:00 P.M. -
Mr. Poe of TX requested the following general leaves to address the House on January 19: himself for 5 min, Mr. Jones for 5 min, Mr. Paul for 5 min, Mr. Burton of IN for 5 min, Ms. Ros-Lehtinen for 5 min, Mr. Dreier for 5 min, and Ms. Foxx for 5 min.
6:55:08 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
6:51:57 P.M. -
H.R. 292
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
6:51:52 P.M. -
H.R. 292
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:51:51 P.M. -
H.R. 292
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 399 - 0 (Roll no. 12).
6:30:33 P.M. -
H.R. 292
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 292 — "To amend title 44, United States Code, to eliminate the mandatory printing of bills and resolutions by the Government Printing Office for the use of the House of Representatives and Senate."
6:30:28 P.M. -
UNFINIHSED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of a motion to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
6:30:27 P.M. -
H. Res. 37
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:30:21 P.M. -
H. Res. 37
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
6:30:05 P.M. -
H. Res. 37
Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 37 — "Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives."
6:30:04 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of January 18.
5:29:07 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 P.M. today.
5:28:00 P.M. -
H.R. 2
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule 19, the Chair postponed further consideration of H.R. 2.
3:01:59 P.M. -
H.R. 2
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 7 hours of debate on H.R. 2.
3:00:48 P.M. -
H.R. 2
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2 and H. Res. 9. Measure provides for consideration of H.R. 2, as amended, with the amendment printed in Part A of the report. H.R. 2, as amended, shall be debatable in the House for seven hours, equally divided and controlled. Measure provides for consideration of H. Res. 9 which shall be considered as read, debatable for one hour, equally divided and controlled, and makes in order the amendment printed in Part B of the report.
3:00:43 P.M. -
H.R. 2
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 26. H.R. 2 — "To repeal the job-killing health care law and health care-related provisions in the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010."
3:00:37 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of January 18.
2:30:07 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
2:29:05 P.M. -
H.R. 292
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.
2:16:23 P.M. -
H.R. 292
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 292.
2:16:21 P.M. -
H.R. 292
Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:16:08 P.M. -
H.R. 292
Mr. Harper moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 292 — "To amend title 44, United States Code, to eliminate the mandatory printing of bills and resolutions by the Government Printing Office for the use of the House of Representatives and Senate."
2:15:42 P.M. -
S. Con. Res. 2
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:15:39 P.M. -
S. Con. Res. 2
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
2:10:15 P.M. -
S. Con. Res. 2
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. Con. Res. 2.
2:10:13 P.M. -
S. Con. Res. 2
Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:10:00 P.M. -
S. Con. Res. 2
Mr. Harper moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. S. Con. Res. 2 — "Authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for an event marking the 50th anniversary of the inaugural address of President John F. Kennedy."
2:09:44 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
2:02:32 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:02:02 P.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Womack to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:01:59 P.M. -
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:00:53 P.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin.
2:00:30 P.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable K. Michael Conaway to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
2:00:17 P.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JANUARY 19, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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10:00:58 P.M. -
The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on January 20, 2011.
10:00:55 P.M. -
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
10:00:45 P.M. -
Mr. Broun (GA) moved that the House do now adjourn.
6:13:30 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House resumed Special Order speeches.
6:12:29 P.M. -
Mr. Dreier filed reports from the Committee on Rules, H. Res. 38 and H. Res. 43.
6:06:33 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
6:05:03 P.M. -
Mr. Bucshon requested the following general leaves to address the House on January 26: Mr. Poe of TX for 5 min and Mr. Jones for 5 min.
6:00:27 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
5:59:57 P.M. -
GOVERNING BOARD, OFFICE OF CONGRESSIONAL ETHICS - Pursuant to section 4(c) of House Resolution 5, 112th Congress, and the order of the House of January 5, 2011, the Chair announces the Speaker's nomination of the following individuals, with the concurrence of the Minority Leader: Mr. Porter J. Goss, Florida, Chairman; Mr. James M. Eagen, III, Colorado, subject to section 1(b)(6)(B); Ms. Allison R. Hayward, Virginia, subject to section 1(b)(6)(B); Mr. Bill Frenzel, Virginia, Alternate. The following individuals were nominated by the Minority Leader with the concurrence of the Speaker: Mr. David Skaggs, Colorado, Co-Chairman; Mrs. Yvonne Brathwaite Burke, California, subject to section 1(b)(6)(B); Ms. Karan English, Arizona, subject to section 1(b)(6)(B); Mr. Abner Mikva, Illinois, Alternate .
5:57:53 P.M. -
Ms. Ros-Lehtinen asked unanimous consent That when the House adjourns on Wednesday, January 19, 2011, it adjourn to meet at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 20, 2011. Agreed to without objection.
5:54:11 P.M. -
H. Res. 42
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:54:06 P.M. -
H. Res. 42
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
5:53:22 P.M. -
H. Res. 42
Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 42 — "Electing certain Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives."
5:53:20 P.M. -
H.R. 2
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:53:19 P.M. -
H.R. 2
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 245 - 189 (Roll no. 14).
5:45:48 P.M. -
H.R. 2
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 185 - 245 (Roll no. 13).
5:23:47 P.M. -
H.R. 2
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
5:16:34 P.M. -
H.R. 2
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Andrews motion to recommit with instructions, pending reservation of a point of order. The reservation of the point of order was subsequently withdrawn. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment which requires the health care repeal shall not take effect unless a majority of Members of U.S. House of Representatives and a majority of U.S. Senators waive Federal Employees Health Benefits Program Benefits.
5:14:43 P.M. -
H.R. 2
Mr. Andrews moved to recommit with instructions to Energy and Commerce, Ways and Means, and Education and the Workforce.
5:13:14 P.M. -
H.R. 2
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
10:36:25 A.M. -
H.R. 2
DEBATE - The House proceeded with the remaining five hours of debate on H.R. 2.
10:36:20 A.M. -
H.R. 2
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2 — "To repeal the job-killing health care law and health care-related provisions in the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010."
10:36:00 A.M. -
H.R. 2
The Chair announced that pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule 19, proceedings will now resume on H.R. 2.
10:35:27 A.M. -
H. Res. 39
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
10:35:16 A.M. -
H. Res. 39
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
10:35:00 A.M. -
H. Res. 39
Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 39 — "Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives."
10:03:54 A.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches, which by direction of the Chair would be limited to 15 per side of the aisle.
10:02:33 A.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Heinrich to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
10:02:27 A.M. -
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
10:01:02 A.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin.
10:00:43 A.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable Mike Rogers to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:30 A.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JANUARY 20, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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2:05:58 P.M. -
The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on January 24, 2011.
2:05:57 P.M. -
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
2:05:46 P.M. -
Mr. Wolf moved that the House do now adjourn.
11:47:57 A.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
11:45:47 A.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
11:41:24 A.M. -
H. Con. Res. 10
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
11:41:19 A.M. -
H. Con. Res. 10
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
11:41:03 A.M. -
H. Con. Res. 10
Considered as privileged matter. H. Con. Res. 10 — "Providing for a joint session of Congress to receive a message from the President."
11:40:30 A.M. -
Mr. Cantor asked unanimous consent That when the House adjourns on Thursday, January 20, 2011, it adjourn to meet at 12 p.m. Monday, January 24, 2011, for Morning-Hour Debate. Agreed to without objection.
11:08:18 A.M. -
H. Res. 9
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
11:08:13 A.M. -
H. Res. 9
On agreeing to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 253 - 175 (Roll no. 16).
11:00:08 A.M. -
H. Res. 9
On agreeing to the Matheson amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 428 - 1 (Roll no. 15).
10:36:48 A.M. -
H. Res. 9
The previous question was ordered on the amendment (A001) and the resolution pursuant to the rule.
10:30:49 A.M. -
H. Res. 9
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 26, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Matheson (UT) amendment.
10:30:16 A.M. -
H. Res. 9
An amendment, offered by Mr. Matheson, printed in Part B of House Report 112-2 to instruct the committees of jurisdiction to include a permanent fix to the Medicare physician payment formula in legislation to replace the Patient Protection and Affordable Car Act.
9:15:16 A.M. -
H. Res. 9
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 9.
9:14:55 A.M. -
H. Res. 9
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2 and H. Res. 9. Measure provides for consideration of H.R. 2, as amended, with the amendment printed in Part A of the report. H.R. 2, as amended, shall be debatable in the House for seven hours, equally divided and controlled. Measure provides for consideration of H. Res. 9 which shall be considered as read, debatable for one hour, equally divided and controlled, and makes in order the amendment printed in Part B of the report.
9:14:50 A.M. -
H. Res. 9
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 26. H. Res. 9 — "Instructing certain committees to report legislation replacing the job-killing health care law."
9:03:08 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.
9:02:42 A.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Poe of TX to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:02:40 A.M. -
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
9:01:19 A.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin.
9:00:00 A.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JANUARY 24, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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9:44:31 P.M. -
The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on January 25, 2011.
9:44:30 P.M. -
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
9:44:12 P.M. -
Mr. Carter moved that the House do now adjourn.
7:11:31 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
7:10:00 P.M. -
Mr. Burton of IN requested the following general leaves to address the House on January 26: Mr. Paul for 5 min, himself for 5 min, and Mr. Turner for 5 min.
7:00:00 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
6:59:36 P.M. -
H. Res. 43
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:59:35 P.M. -
H. Res. 43
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 240 - 168 (Roll no. 18).
6:53:53 P.M. -
H. Res. 43
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 238 - 174 (Roll no. 17).
6:31:16 P.M. -
H. Res. 43
Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 43 — "Providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 38) to reduce spending through a transition to non-security spending at fiscal year 2008 levels."
6:30:01 P.M. -
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on ordering the previous question and adoption of H. Res. 43 which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
6:30:00 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of January 24.
6:25:59 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
6:25:39 P.M. -
H. Res. 43
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 43, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Dreier demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day.
5:15:20 P.M. -
H. Res. 43
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 43.
5:15:15 P.M. -
H. Res. 43
Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 43 — "Providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 38) to reduce spending through a transition to non-security spending at fiscal year 2008 levels."
5:15:00 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of January 24.
2:12:04 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
2:02:58 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:02:11 P.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Young of IN to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:02:04 P.M. -
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:01:02 P.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin.
2:00:10 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of January 24.
12:18:00 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.
12:01:08 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.
12:00:05 P.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable Virginia Foxx to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
12:00:02 P.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JANUARY 25, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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10:21:30 P.M. -
The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on January 26, 2011.
10:21:20 P.M. -
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
10:21:00 P.M. -
Mr. Cantor moved that the House do now adjourn.
10:20:51 P.M. -
Mr. Cantor moved that the message of the President be referred to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and be ordered printed as a House document (H. Doc. 112-1). The motion was agreed to.
10:19:31 P.M. -
The House was called to order.
10:19:10 P.M. -
JOINT SESSION DISSOLVED - The Speaker declared the Joint Session of the two Houses dissolved.
8:36:00 P.M. -
JOINT SESSION - The House convened in Joint Session with the Senate for the purpose of receiving an address from the President of the United States on the subject of the state of the Union.
8:35:50 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of January 25.
2:33:56 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 8:35 P.M. today for the purpose of receiving in a joint session with the Senate the President of the United States.
2:31:06 P.M. -
The House received a communication from Nancy Pelosi, House Democratic Leader. Pursuant to Section 114(b) of the John C. Stennis Center for Public Service Training and Development Act (2 U.S.C. 1103), Ms. Pelosi appointed the Honorable Terri A. Sewell of Alabama to the Board of Trustees for the John C. Stennis Center for Public Service Training and Development for a term of six years
2:30:17 P.M. -
Ms. Foxx filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 54.
2:29:39 P.M. -
H. Res. 49
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:29:38 P.M. -
H. Res. 49
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 424 - 0 (Roll no. 21).
2:22:27 P.M. -
H. Res. 49
Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 49 — "Providing Capitol-flown flags for recipients of the Medal of Honor."
2:22:02 P.M. -
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of a motion to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
2:21:58 P.M. -
H. Res. 38
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
2:21:57 P.M. -
H. Res. 38
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:21:55 P.M. -
H. Res. 38
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 256 - 165 (Roll no. 20).
2:13:16 P.M. -
H. Res. 38
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 184 - 242, 1 Present (Roll no. 19).
1:49:19 P.M. -
H. Res. 38
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
1:48:29 P.M. -
H. Res. 38
Mr. Bishop (NY) moved to recommit with instructions to Rules.
1:48:18 P.M. -
H. Res. 38
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
12:42:36 P.M. -
H. Res. 38
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 38.
12:42:03 P.M. -
H. Res. 38
Rule provides for consideration of H. Res. 38 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. Bill is closed to amendments. The resolution provides that the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Rules shall be considered as adopted. All points of order against consideration of the resolution are waived.
12:41:58 P.M. -
H. Res. 38
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 43. H. Res. 38 — "To reduce spending through a transition to non-security spending at fiscal year 2008 levels."
12:39:48 P.M. -
H.R. 366
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:39:44 P.M. -
H.R. 366
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
12:35:09 P.M. -
H.R. 366
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 366.
12:35:07 P.M. -
H.R. 366
Considered under suspension of the rules.
12:35:00 P.M. -
H.R. 366
Mr. Graves (MO) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 366 — "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."
12:33:56 P.M. -
H. Res. 53
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:33:50 P.M. -
H. Res. 53
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
12:33:38 P.M. -
H. Res. 53
Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 53 — "Electing certain Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives."
12:33:10 P.M. -
H. Res. 49
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.
12:18:12 P.M. -
H. Res. 49
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 49.
12:18:10 P.M. -
H. Res. 49
Considered under suspension of the rules.
12:18:00 P.M. -
H. Res. 49
Mr. Latham moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. H. Res. 49 — "Providing Capitol-flown flags for recipients of the Medal of Honor."
12:17:29 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
12:17:07 P.M. -
The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received a message from the Secretary of the Senate on January 25, 2011, at 11:00 a.m. stating that that body had agreed to H. Con. Res. 10 without amendment.
12:03:01 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.
12:02:57 P.M. -
H. Res. 52
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:02:52 P.M. -
H. Res. 52
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
12:02:29 P.M. -
H. Res. 52
Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 52 — "Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives."
12:01:48 P.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Poe of TX to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:01:45 P.M. -
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:00:11 P.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin.
12:00:00 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of January 25.
10:33:52 A.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
10:01:17 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.
10:00:43 A.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable Tom McClintock to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:32 A.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JANUARY 26, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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2:56:51 P.M. -
The House adjourned pursuant to S. Con. Res. 1. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on February 8, 2011.
2:56:49 P.M. -
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
2:56:35 P.M. -
Ms. Chu moved that the House do now adjourn.
2:25:00 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
2:24:48 P.M. -
The House received a communication from Heath Shuler, Member of Congress. Mr. Shuler notified the House that he was taking a leave of absence from the Committee on Small Business until his tenure on the Committee on the Budget is completed. It was his understanding from Clause C of Rule 19 of the Democratic Caucus Rules that he would continue to accrue seniority during the leave of absence, at the same rate as if he had continued to serve on the Committee on Small Business. Accompanying this letter was a letter from the Democratic Leader verifying that his seniority on the Committee on Small Business will continue to accrue during his absence.
2:23:46 P.M. -
The House received a communication from the Honorable Ms. Lofgren, Zoe . Ms. Lofgren, Zoe submitted her resignation from the Committee on Ethics. The resignation was accepted without objection.
2:17:45 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded further with one minute speeches.
2:16:04 P.M. -
JOINT ECONOMIC COMMITTEE - Pursuant to 15 U.S.C. 1024(a), and the order of the House of January 5, 2011, the Speaker appointed the following members of the House to the JOINT ECONOMIC COMMITTEE: Mr. Brady of TX, Mr. Burgess, Mr. Camp, Mr. Duffy, Mr. Amash and Mr. Mulvaney.
2:15:03 P.M. -
Pursuant to section 201(a)(2) of the Congressional Budget and Impoundment - Control Act of 1974 (2. U.S.C. 601), and the order of the House of January 5, 2011, the Speaker and President Pro Tempore of the Senate announced that they had jointly appointed Dr. Douglas W. Elmendorf as Director of the Congressional Budget Office for the term expiring January 3, 2015.
2:15:02 P.M. -
HOUSE DEMOCRACY PARTNERSHIP - Pursuant to section 4(a) of House Resolution 5, One Hundred Twelfth Congress, and the order of the House of January 5, 2011, the Speaker appointed the following members of the House to the HOUSE DEMOCRACY PARTNERSHIP: Mr. Dreier, Mr. Fortenberry, Mrs. Biggert, Mr. Conaway, Mr. Buchanan, Mr. Boustany, Mr. Wilson of SC, Mr. Roskam, Mr. Crenshaw and Mr. Diaz-Balart.
2:15:01 P.M. -
UNITED STATES GROUP OF THE NATO PARLIAMENTARY ASSEMBLY - Pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 1928a, Clause 10 of rule 1, and the order of the House of January 5, 2011, the Speaker appointed the following members of the House to the UNITED STATES GROUP OF THE NATO PARLIAMENTARY ASSEMBLY: Mr. Turner, Mr. Shimkus, Mr. Shuster, Mr. Miller of FL, Mrs. Emerson, Ms. Granger and Mr. Bilirakis.
2:15:00 P.M. -
BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION - Pursuant to sections 5580 and 5581 of the revised statutes (20 U.S.C 42-43), and the order of the House of January 5, 2011, the Speaker appointed the following members of the House to the BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION: Mr. Johnson Sam of TX and Mr. LaTourette.
2:14:49 P.M. -
PERMANENT SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELELLIGENCE - Pursuant to clause 11 of rule X, clause 11 of rule I, and the order of the House of January 5, 2011, the Speaker appointed the following members of the House to the PERMANENT SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELELLIGENCE: Mr. Ruppersberger, Mr. Thompson of CA, Ms. Schakowsky, Mr. Langevin, Mr. Schiff, Mr. Boren, Mr. Gutierrez and Mr. Chandler.
2:14:48 P.M. -
H. Res. 62
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:14:38 P.M. -
H. Res. 62
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
2:14:22 P.M. -
H. Res. 62
Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 62 — "Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives."
2:13:31 P.M. -
H.R. 359
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:13:30 P.M. -
H.R. 359
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 239 - 160 (Roll no. 25).
2:05:52 P.M. -
H.R. 359
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 173 - 228 (Roll no. 24).
1:49:04 P.M. -
H.R. 359
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
1:40:22 P.M. -
H.R. 359
DEBATE - The House proceeded with ten minutes of debate on the motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the Committee on Ways and means to report the bill back to the House forthwith with an amendment which strikes all after the enacting clause and inserts in lieu thereof a complete new text.
1:36:51 P.M. -
H.R. 359
Mr. Walz (MN) moved to recommit with instructions to Ways and Means.
1:36:07 P.M. -
H.R. 359
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.
1:35:51 P.M. -
H.R. 359
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
1:35:50 P.M. -
H.R. 359
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 359.
1:35:12 P.M. -
H.R. 359
On agreeing to the Peters amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 396 - 7 (Roll no. 23).
1:11:13 P.M. -
H.R. 359
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the question of adoption of the Peters amendment which was debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
1:08:09 P.M. -
H.R. 359
Mr. Roskam raised a point of order against the Polis amendment. Mr. Roskam stated that the provisions of the amendment violated clause 10, of rule XXI. The Chair sustained the point of order.
1:01:22 P.M. -
H.R. 359
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 54, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Polis amendment in the nature of a substitute under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.
1:01:16 P.M. -
H.R. 359
An amendment, in the nature of a substitute offered by Mr. Polis, numbered 5 printed in the Congressional Record to insert an entirely new text.
1:00:53 P.M. -
H.R. 359
By unanimous consent, the Moore amendment was withdrawn.
12:58:01 P.M. -
H.R. 359
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 54, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Moore amendment under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.
12:58:00 P.M. -
H.R. 359
An amendment, in the nature of a substitute offered by Ms. Moore, numbered 6 printed in the Congressional Record to insert an entirely new text.
12:57:44 P.M. -
H.R. 359
By unanimous consent, the Tsongas amendment was withdrawn.
12:54:35 P.M. -
H.R. 359
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 54, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Tsongas amendment under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.
12:54:33 P.M. -
H.R. 359
An amendment, offered by Ms. Tsongas, numbered 4 printed in the Congressional Record to add a new section entitled Prohibition on the Use of Federal Funds for Presidential Campaign and Lobbying Activities.
12:54:22 P.M. -
H.R. 359
By unanimous consent, the Castor (FL) amendment was withdrawn.
12:48:58 P.M. -
H.R. 359
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 54, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Castor (FL) amendment number 2 under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.
12:48:30 P.M. -
H.R. 359
An amendment, offered by Ms. Castor (FL), numbered 2 printed in the Congressional Record to transfer funds in the Presidential Election Campaign Fund to the Office of Justice programs to provide for local law enforcement costs of providing security at Presidential nominating conventions.
12:48:14 P.M. -
H.R. 359
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Peters amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and announced by voice vote the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Peters requested a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
12:44:48 P.M. -
H.R. 359
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 54, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Peters amendment under the five-minute rule.
12:44:42 P.M. -
H.R. 359
An amendment, offered by Mr. Peters, numbered 1 printed in the Congressional Record to add language to the bill stipulating that all amounts in the Presidential Election Campaign Fund after the date of the enactment of the legislation shall be transferred by the Secretary to the general fund of Treasury only if used to reduce the deficit.
11:44:51 A.M. -
H.R. 359
The Committee of the Whole resumed its sitting.
11:43:40 A.M. -
The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate agreed to S. Con. Res. 3.
11:42:05 A.M. -
H.R. 359
The Committee of the Whole rose informally to receive a message.
11:35:01 A.M. -
H.R. 359
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 359.
11:34:19 A.M. -
H.R. 359
The Speaker designated the Honorable Steven C. LaTourette to act as Chairman of the Committee.
11:34:17 A.M. -
H.R. 359
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 54 and Rule XVIII.
11:33:43 A.M. -
H.R. 359
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 359 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. Bill is open to amendments. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. All points of order against provisions of the bill are waived.
11:33:38 A.M. -
H.R. 359
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 54. H.R. 359 — "To reduce Federal spending and the deficit by terminating taxpayer financing of presidential election campaigns and party conventions."
11:31:41 A.M. -
H. Res. 54
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
11:31:22 A.M. -
H. Res. 54
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
11:31:19 A.M. -
H. Res. 54
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 234 - 178 (Roll no. 22).
10:15:13 A.M. -
H. Res. 54
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 54.
10:15:05 A.M. -
H. Res. 54
Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 54 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 359) to reduce Federal spending and the deficit by terminating taxpayer financing of presidential election campaigns and party conventions."
10:02:49 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.
10:02:08 A.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Ms. Slaughter to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
10:01:57 A.M. -
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
10:01:00 A.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin.
10:00:22 A.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF FEBRUARY 8, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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9:56:45 P.M. -
The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on February 9, 2011.
9:56:30 P.M. -
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
9:56:00 P.M. -
Mr. Faleomavaega moved that the House do now adjourn.
7:23:40 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
7:08:37 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
7:07:06 P.M. -
RONALD REAGAN CENTENNIAL COMMISSION - Pursuant to Section 4 of the Ronald Reagan Centennial Commission Act of 2009 (Public Law 111-25), and the order of the House of January 5, 2011, the Speaker appointed Mr. Schock of Illinois to the Ronald Reagan Centennial Commission .
7:06:26 P.M. -
COMMISSION ON SECURITY AND COOPERATION IN EUROPE - Pursuant to 22 U.S.C 3003, and the order of the House of January 5, 2011, the Speaker appointed Mr. Smith of New Jersey, Chairman; Mr. Pitts of Pennsylvania; Mr. Aderholt of Alabama; and Mr. Gingrey of Georgia to the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe .
7:05:00 P.M. -
Mr. Dreier filed reports from the Committee on Rules, H. Res. 72 and H. Res. 73.
7:04:56 P.M. -
Mr. Dreier asked unanimous consent that the chair of each committee be permitted to submit their respective committee rules for publication in the Congressional Record and that the chair of the Committee on the Budget be permitted to submit material related to the budget process for publication in the Congressional Record.
7:03:52 P.M. -
H.R. 514
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 277 - 148 (Roll no. 26).
6:31:16 P.M. -
H.R. 514
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 514 — "To extend expiring provisions of the USA PATRIOT Improvement and Reauthorization Act of 2005 and Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 relating to access to business records, individual terrorists as agents of foreign powers, and roving wiretaps until December 8, 2011."
6:31:03 P.M. -
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of a motion to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
6:30:30 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of February 8.
3:12:52 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 P.M. today.
3:11:01 P.M. -
Ronald Reagan Centennial Commission - Pursuant to Section 4 of the Ronald Reagan Centennial Commission Act (Public Law 111-25) the Minority Leader appointed the following member of the House to the Ronald Reagan Centennial Commission: Mr. Reyes .
3:11:00 P.M. -
House Democracy Partnership - Pursuant to Section 4(b) of H. Res. 5, 111th Congress the Minority Leader appointed the following members of the House to the House Democracy Partnership: Mr. Price of NC, Mrs. Capps, Mr. Holt, Ms. Schwartz, Mr. Payne, Mr. Farr, Mr. Ellison, Ms. Hirono and Ms. Roybal-Allard .
3:10:20 P.M. -
Board of Trustees of the Congressional Hunger Fellows Program - Pursuant to Section 4404(c)(2) of the Congressional Hunger Fellows Act of 2002 (2 U.S.C) 1161, the Minority Leader appointed Mr. James P. McGovern of Worchester, Massachusetts .
3:10:10 P.M. -
National Council on the Arts - Pursuant to the National Foundation on the Arts and Humanities Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 955(b) note) the Minority Leader appointed the following member of the House to the National Council on the Arts: Ms. McCollum .
3:10:00 P.M. -
H.R. 514
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.
2:26:59 P.M. -
H.R. 514
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 514.
2:26:57 P.M. -
H.R. 514
Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:26:41 P.M. -
H.R. 514
Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 514 — "To extend expiring provisions of the USA PATRIOT Improvement and Reauthorization Act of 2005 and Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 relating to access to business records, individual terrorists as agents of foreign powers, and roving wiretaps until December 8, 2011."
2:26:14 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until 6:30 p.m. today.
2:25:21 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 4, 2011 at 11:52 a.m. stating that that body had approved an appointment to the Senate National Security Working Group.
2:24:22 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 3, 2011 at 10:33 a.m. stating that that body had approved appointments to the Senate National Security Working Group, Board of Trustees of Gallaudet University, United States Holocaust Memorial Council, Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, United States-China Interparliamentary Group conference, United States-Japan Interparliamentary Group conference, Mexico-United States Interparliamentary Group conference, United States-Russia Interparliamentar
2:23:50 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 2, 2011 at 12:00 p.m. stating that that body had passed S. 188 and approved appointments to the Migratory Bird Conservation Commission and the President's Export Council.
2:23:39 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 1, 2011 at 10:52 a.m. stating that that body had approved appointments to the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.
2:23:15 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 January 27, 2011 at 4:03 p.m. stating that that body had approved an appointment to the Congressional Budget Office.
2:22:14 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 January 26, 2011 at 4:50 p.m. stating that that body had passed H.R. 366 and approved an appointment to the Ronald Reagan Centennial Commission.
2:18:49 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House resumed one minute speeches.
2:17:21 P.M. -
The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notice stating that the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13396 of February 7, 2006, with respect to the situation in or in relation to Cote d'Ivoire is to continue in effect beyond February 7, 2011. - referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 112-8).
2:16:00 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 January 26, 2011, at 3:55 p.m. which is said to contain a message from the President whereby he submits a copy of a notice filed earlier with the Federal Register continuing the national emergency with respect to Cote d'Ivoire first declared by Executive Order 13396 of February 7, 2006.
2:02:53 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:02:28 P.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Wilson of SC to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:02:14 P.M. -
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:01:49 P.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin.
2:00:00 P.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF FEBRUARY 9, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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5:58:45 P.M. -
The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on February 10, 2011.
5:58:20 P.M. -
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
5:58:00 P.M. -
Mr. Thompson (PA) moved that the House do now adjourn.
5:57:43 P.M. -
ADJUSTED WHOLE NUMBER OF THE HOUSE - Under clause 5(d) of rule 20, the Chair announces to the House that, in light of the resignation of the gentleman from New York, Mr. Lee, the whole number of the House is 434.
5:57:42 P.M. -
The House received a communication from Representative Lee (NY) wherein he resigns as a member of the House of Representatives effective at 5:00 p.m. on February 9, 2011.
3:51:08 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House resumed with Special Order Speeches.
3:50:47 P.M. -
Mr. Dreier filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 79.
3:02:01 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House resumed with Special Order Speeches.
3:00:00 P.M. -
Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe - Pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 3003, and the order of the House of January 5, 2011, the Speaker appointed Mr. Burgess of Texas .
2:12:39 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
2:06:53 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
2:05:21 P.M. -
H. Res. 78
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:05:14 P.M. -
H. Res. 78
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
2:04:52 P.M. -
H. Res. 78
Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 78 — "Electing certain Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives."
2:03:54 P.M. -
H.R. 519
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 259 - 169 (Roll no. 28).
1:55:19 P.M. -
H.R. 519
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 519 — "To secure the return to the United States the $179 million overpaid into the United Nations Tax Equalization Fund as of December 31, 2009, and for other purposes."
1:55:09 P.M. -
S. 188
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:55:08 P.M. -
S. 188
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 429 - 0 (Roll no. 27).
1:30:03 P.M. -
S. 188
Considered as unfinished business. S. 188 — "To designate the United States courthouse under construction at 98 West First Street, Yuma, Arizona, as the "John M. Roll United States Courthouse"."
1:29:41 P.M. -
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
1:29:32 P.M. -
H.R. 519
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.
12:39:52 P.M. -
H.R. 519
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 519.
12:39:48 P.M. -
H.R. 519
Considered under suspension of the rules.
12:39:32 P.M. -
H.R. 519
Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 519 — "To secure the return to the United States the $179 million overpaid into the United Nations Tax Equalization Fund as of December 31, 2009, and for other purposes."
12:38:38 P.M. -
S. 188
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.
12:16:51 P.M. -
S. 188
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 188.
12:16:49 P.M. -
S. 188
Considered under suspension of the rules.
12:16:17 P.M. -
S. 188
Mr. Denham moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 188 — "To designate the United States courthouse under construction at 98 West First Street, Yuma, Arizona, as the "John M. Roll United States Courthouse"."
12:16:12 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
12:15:53 P.M. -
United States Capitol Preservation Commission - Pursuant to 2 U.S.C. 2081, the Minority Leader appointed Marcy Kaptur of Ohio, (re-appointment) .
12:15:52 P.M. -
Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission - Pursuant to section 4(b) of House Resolution 5, 112th Congress, the Minority Leader appointed James P. McGovern of Massachusetts, Co-Chair, (re-appointment) .
12:15:51 P.M. -
Congressional Award Board - Pursuant to section 803(a) of the Congressional Recognition for Excellence in Arts Education Act (2 U.S.C. 803(a)), the Minority Leader appointed Shelia Jackson Lee of Texas .
12:01:23 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.
12:00:56 P.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Jackson to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:00:52 P.M. -
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:00:39 P.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin.
12:00:00 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of February 9.
10:29:26 A.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
10:00:51 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.
10:00:32 A.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable Daniel Webster to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:22 A.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF FEBRUARY 10, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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10:00:45 P.M. -
The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on February 11, 2011.
10:00:15 P.M. -
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
10:00:00 P.M. -
Mr. Ellison moved that the House do now adjourn.
9:21:59 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
9:19:58 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded further with one minute speeches.
9:18:21 P.M. -
H. Res. 72
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule 19, the Chair postponed further consideration of H. Res. 72.
3:28:20 P.M. -
H. Res. 72
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 9 hours and 30 minutes of debate on H. Res. 72.
3:26:58 P.M. -
H. Res. 72
Rule provides for consideration of H. Res. 72 with 9 hours and 30 minutes of general debate. Motion to recommit with or without instructions is allowed. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments. All points of order against the resolution are waived. The resolution provides that the amendment recommended by the Committee on Rules now printed in H. Res. 72 shall be considered as adopted.
3:26:53 P.M. -
H. Res. 72
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 73. H. Res. 72 — "Directing certain standing committees to inventory and review existing, pending, and proposed regulations and orders from agencies of the Federal Government, particularly with respect to their effect on jobs and economic growth."
3:26:49 P.M. -
H. Res. 73
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:26:48 P.M. -
H. Res. 73
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 255 - 169 (Roll no. 31).
3:18:44 P.M. -
H. Res. 73
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 240 - 180 (Roll no. 30).
3:11:00 P.M. -
H. Res. 73
Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 73 — "Providing for consideration of the resolution (H.Res. 72) directing certain standing committees to inventory and review existing, pending, and proposed regulations and orders from agencies of the Federal Government, particularly with respect to their effect on jobs and economic growth."
3:10:59 P.M. -
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of ordering the previous question on H. Res. 73 and adoption of the resolution if ordered, all of which had been debated earlier, and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
3:10:53 P.M. -
H. Res. 79
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:10:52 P.M. -
H. Res. 79
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 248 - 176 (Roll no. 29).
2:47:54 P.M. -
H. Res. 79
The previous question was ordered without objection.
1:39:20 P.M. -
H. Res. 79
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 79.
1:38:20 P.M. -
H. Res. 79
Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 79 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 514) to extend expiring provisions of the USA PATRIOT Improvement and Reauthorization Act of 2005 and Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 relating to access to business records, individual terrorists as agents of foreign powers, and roving wiretaps until December 8, 2011."
1:38:02 P.M. -
H. Res. 73
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 73, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question, and by voice vote, the Chair announced the yeas had prevailed. Mr. Hastings (FL) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day.
12:26:27 P.M. -
H. Res. 73
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 73.
12:24:47 P.M. -
H. Res. 73
Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 73 — "Providing for consideration of the resolution (H.Res. 72) directing certain standing committees to inventory and review existing, pending, and proposed regulations and orders from agencies of the Federal Government, particularly with respect to their effect on jobs and economic growth."
12:06:23 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House resumed one minute speeches.
12:06:10 P.M. -
The House received a communication from John V. Sullivan, House Parliamentarian. Mr. Sullivan submitted to the House a facsimile of a letter of resignation submitted by Rep. Christopher J. Lee to the pertinent Executive authority in the State of New York which was received in the Capitol on February 9, 2011. The facsimile previously laid before the House had been addressed to the Governor rather than to the Secretary of State. This document will round out the papers of the House on the matter of Rep. Christopher J. Lee's resignation.
12:02:31 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. Murphy of PA to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:01:58 P.M. -
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:00:49 P.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by Cardinal Donald Wuerl, Archdiocese of Washington, Washington, DC.
12:00:25 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of February 10.
10:34:55 A.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
10:00:41 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.
10:00:26 A.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable Jason Chaffetz to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:14 A.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF FEBRUARY 11, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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7:08:55 P.M. -
The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on February 14, 2011.
7:08:30 P.M. -
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
7:08:00 P.M. -
Mr. Bishop (UT) moved that the House do now adjourn.
7:07:04 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of February 11.
2:10:38 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
2:04:21 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:03:59 P.M. -
Mr. Campbell asked unanimous consent That when the House adjourns on Friday, February 11, 2011, it adjourn to meet at 12 p.m. on Monday, February 14, 2011, for Morning-Hour Debate. Agreed to without objection.
1:58:06 P.M. -
On approving the Journal Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 344 - 50, 1 Present (Roll no. 34).
1:50:29 P.M. -
H. Res. 72
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:50:28 P.M. -
H. Res. 72
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 391 - 28 (Roll no. 33).
1:33:37 P.M. -
H. Res. 72
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 178 - 242 (Roll no. 32).
1:10:02 P.M. -
H. Res. 72
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
1:09:05 P.M. -
H. Res. 72
The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the resolution to be reported back to the House forthwith with an amendment adding a new section directing committees to place a high priority on preserving the standards that ensure the safety of the Nation's food supply, safe drinking water, and the safety of children's toys.
1:09:04 P.M. -
H. Res. 72
Mr. Carnahan moved to recommit with instructions to Rules.
1:08:48 P.M. -
H. Res. 72
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
9:13:46 A.M. -
H. Res. 72
DEBATE - The Chair announced that when consideration of H. Res. 72 was postponed on Thursday, February 10, 2011, 4 hours of debate remained on the resolution, with 3 hours equally divided and controlled by the chairs and ranking minority members of the Committees on the Judiciary, Agriculture, and Oversight and Government Reform, and 1 hour equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Education and the Workforce and the Majority and Minority Leader or their designees.
9:13:33 A.M. -
H. Res. 72
Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 72 — "Directing certain standing committees to inventory and review existing, pending, and proposed regulations and orders from agencies of the Federal Government, particularly with respect to their effect on jobs and economic growth."
9:03:05 A.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
9:02:43 A.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Altmire to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:02:24 A.M. -
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS ON APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL - The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day's proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Poe (TX) demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the Speaker's approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Poe objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the approval of the Journal until later in the legislative day. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.
9:01:01 A.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin.
9:00:18 A.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF FEBRUARY 14, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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10:01:17 P.M. -
The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on February 15, 2011.
10:01:16 P.M. -
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
10:01:06 P.M. -
Mr. Woodall moved that the House do now adjourn.
9:59:00 P.M. -
Mr. Woodall filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 92.
7:25:43 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
7:11:39 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
7:09:53 P.M. -
On approving the Journal Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 352 - 59, 3 Present (Roll no. 37).
7:03:05 P.M. -
H.R. 514
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:03:04 P.M. -
H.R. 514
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 275 - 144 (Roll no. 36).
6:54:31 P.M. -
H.R. 514
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 186 - 234 (Roll no. 35).
6:33:13 P.M. -
H.R. 514
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
6:24:01 P.M. -
H.R. 514
DEBATE - The House proceeded with ten minutes of debate on the motion to recommit with instructions. Pending the reservation of a point of order, subsequently the reservation was withdrawn.
6:22:25 P.M. -
H.R. 514
Mr. Thompson (CA) moved to recommit with instructions to Judiciary.
6:21:03 P.M. -
H.R. 514
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
5:13:52 P.M. -
H.R. 514
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 514.
5:13:44 P.M. -
H.R. 514
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 514 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. Bill is closed to amendments. All points of order against provisions in the bill are waived.
5:13:39 P.M. -
H.R. 514
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 79. H.R. 514 — "To extend expiring provisions of the USA PATRIOT Improvement and Reauthorization Act of 2005 and Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 relating to access to business records, individual terrorists as agents of foreign powers, and roving wiretaps until December 8, 2011."
5:11:00 P.M. -
The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting his Budget of the United States Government for Fiscal Year 2012 - referred to the Committee on Appropriations and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 112-3).
5:10:12 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 February 14, 2011 at 2:35 p.m. which is said to contain a message from the President whereby he submits his Budget of the United States Government for Fiscal Year 2012.
5:10:06 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of February 14.
2:06:37 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
2:03:57 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:03:27 P.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Schock to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:02:57 P.M. -
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS ON APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL - The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day's proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Schock demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the Speaker's approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Schock demanded the Yeas and Nays and the Chair announced that further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the Speaker's approval of the Journal would be postponed until later in the legislative day.
2:00:42 P.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin.
2:00:33 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of February 14.
12:08:25 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.
12:02:53 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.
12:01:00 P.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable Rob Bishop to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
12:00:00 P.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF FEBRUARY 15, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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1:13:21 A.M. -
The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on February 16, 2011.
1:13:11 A.M. -
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
1:13:09 A.M. -
Mr. Chaffetz moved that the House do now adjourn.
1:12:01 A.M. -
H.R. 1
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 1 as unfinished business.
1:11:50 A.M. -
H.R. 1
On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
1:11:28 A.M. -
H.R. 1
Mr. Rogers (KY) moved that the Committee rise.
1:10:34 A.M. -
H.R. 1
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Pascrell amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Aderholt demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
12:52:19 A.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Pascrell amendment numbered 223 under the five-minute rule.
12:51:20 A.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Mr. Pascrell, numbered 223 printed in the Congressional Record to increase funding for Firefighter Assistance Grants by $510 million offset by a reduction in funding for the Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology R&D by the same amount.
12:47:25 A.M. -
H.R. 1
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the DeFazio amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. DeFazio demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
12:40:22 A.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the DeFazio amendment numbered 98 under the five-minute rule.
12:40:07 A.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Mr. DeFazio, numbered 98 printed in the Congressional Record to eliminate the funding for the Selective Service System ($24.032 million) and to apply the savings to the deficit.
12:33:44 A.M. -
H.R. 1
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Latta amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Latta demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
12:29:32 A.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Latta amendment numbered 259 under the five-minute rule.
12:29:08 A.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Mr. Latta, numbered 259 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy by $70 million.
12:28:37 A.M. -
H.R. 1
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.
12:23:52 A.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Tonko amendment numbered 4 under the five-minute rule.
12:23:32 A.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Mr. Tonko, numbered 4 printed in the Congressional Record to strike the prohibition on Weatherization and State Energy Program Funding.
12:22:27 A.M. -
H.R. 1
On agreeing to the McClintock amendment; Failed by voice vote.
12:17:45 A.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the McClintock amendment numbered 315 under the five-minute rule.
12:17:39 A.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Mr. McClintock, numbered 315 printed in the Congressional Record to eliminate the funding for Solar R&D within EERE ($247 million) and to apply the amount to the deficit reduction account.
12:16:50 A.M. -
H.R. 1
On agreeing to the McClintock amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
12:16:02 A.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the McClintock amendment numbered 297 under the five minute rule.
12:15:41 A.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Mr. McClintock, numbered 297 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce funds used for the Klamath Dam Removal and Sedimentation Study being conducted by the Bureau of Reclamation and the Fish and Wildlife Service by $1.897 million and apply the amount to the deficit reduction account.
12:12:02 A.M. -
H.R. 1
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Inslee amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Inslee demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
12:04:45 A.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Inslee amendment number 395 under the five-minute rule.
12:04:13 A.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Mr. Inslee, numbered 395 printed in the Congressional Record to increase the funding for the ARPA-E account by $20 million offset by a reduction in the Fossil Energy account of $20 million.
12:03:54 A.M. -
H.R. 1
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Biggert amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mrs. Biggert demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
11:52:51 P.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Biggert amendment No. 192 under the five-minute rule.
11:51:32 P.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Mrs. Biggert, numbered 192 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce funding for the ARPA-E account by $50 million and apply the amount to the deficit reduction account.
11:43:26 P.M. -
H.R. 1
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Duncan (SC) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Duncan (SC) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
11:27:59 P.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Duncan (SC) amendment No. 110 under the five-minute rule.
11:27:26 P.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Mr. Duncan (SC), numbered 110 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce the amount for the Legal Services Corporation by $324 million.
11:24:43 P.M. -
H.R. 1
Mr. Wolf raised a point of order against the Cohen amendment. Mr. Wolf stated that the provisions of the amendment seek to propose a net increase in budget authority in the bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.
11:09:23 P.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Cohen amendment number 173 under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.
11:08:38 P.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Mr. Cohen, numbered 173 printed in the Congressional Record to increase funding for the Legal Services Corporation by $70 million.
11:03:07 P.M. -
H.R. 1
By unanimous consent, the Olson amendment was withdrawn.
10:52:21 P.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Olson amendment number 78 under the five-minute rule.
10:52:18 P.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Mr. Olson, numbered 78 printed in the Congressional Record to decrease/increase the amount available for NASA Space Operations by $517 million.
10:51:01 P.M. -
H.R. 1
POSTPONED CONSIDERATION - At the conclusion of debate on the Weiner amendment, as modified, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Weiner demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
10:26:52 P.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 92, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Weiner amendment number 125, as modified under the five-minute rule.
10:25:59 P.M. -
H.R. 1
Weiner amendment; modified by unanimous consent. The modication makes a technical correction.
10:25:30 P.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Mr. Weiner, numbered 125 printed in the Congressional Record to increase the Department of Justice, Community Oriented Policing Services by $298,000,000 and reducing the NASA by $298,000,000.
10:24:45 P.M. -
H.R. 1
Mr. Wolf raised a point of order against the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment. Mr. Wolf stated that the amendment seeks to increase net Budget authority. The Chair sustained the point of order.
10:16:00 P.M. -
H.R. 1
POINT OF ORDER - Mr. Wolf reserved a point of order againist the Jackson Lee amendment numbered 240 printed in the Congressional Record.
10:15:38 P.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Ms. Jackson Lee (TX), numbered 240 printed in the Congressional Record to strike the section that reduces the fund for the Department of Justice, Community Oriented Policing Service by $290,500,000.
10:14:33 P.M. -
H.R. 1
On agreeing to the Holt amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
10:11:41 P.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Mr. Holt, numbered 12 printed in the Congressional Record to redirect $20 million in funding for the Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, State and Local Law Enforcement Assistance.
10:09:58 P.M. -
H.R. 1
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Latta amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Latta demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
10:05:35 P.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 92, the Committee of the Whole proceeded debate on Latta amendment number 260 under the five-minute rule.
10:04:59 P.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Mr. Latta, numbered 260 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce funds in the Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Construction of Research Facilities by $10,000,000.
9:59:26 P.M. -
H.R. 1
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 the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Dicks demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
9:55:11 P.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 92, the Committee of the Whole proceeded debate on Flake amendment number 368 under the five-minute rule.
9:54:53 P.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Mr. Flake, numbered 368 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce funds to the Department of Justice, General Administration, National Drug Intelligence Center by $34,023,000.
9:51:44 P.M. -
H.R. 1
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Michaud amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Michaud demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
9:48:50 P.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 92, the Committee of the Whole proceeded debate on Michaud amendment number 153 under the five-minute rule.
9:48:30 P.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Mr. Michaud, numbered 153 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce the the Census by $80 million and increasing EDA by $80 million.
9:41:03 P.M. -
H.R. 1
Mr. Kingston raised a point of order against the Connolly (VA) amendment. Mr. Kingston stated that the amendment seeks to transfer funds between the subcommittees. The Chair sustained the point of order.
9:36:22 P.M. -
H.R. 1
POINT OF ORDER - Mr. Kingston reserved a point of order againist the Connolly (VA) amendment numbered 93 printed in the Congressional Record.
9:35:29 P.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Mr. Connolly (VA), numbered 93 printed in the Congresssional Record to reduce funds for the Agricultural Programs, Food Safety and Inspection Service by $200,000,000.
9:33:11 P.M. -
H.R. 1
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Defazio amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Kingston demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
9:22:24 P.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 92, the Committee of the Whole proceeded debate on Defazio amendment number 97 under the five-minute rule.
9:22:00 P.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Mr. DeFazio, numbered 97 printed in the Congressional Record to increase funding (by transfer) for the Agricultural Programs, National Institute of Food and Agriculture, Integrated Activities by $5 million.
9:05:53 P.M. -
H.R. 1
Mr. Frelinghuysen raised a point of order against the Baldwin amendment. Mr. Frelinghuysen stated that the amendment seeks to amend portions of the bill not yet read for consideration. The Chair sustained the point of order.
9:02:12 P.M. -
H.R. 1
POINT OF ORDER - Mr. Frelinghuysen reserved a point of order againist the Baldwin amendment numbered 45 printed in the Congressional Record.
9:00:48 P.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Ms. Baldwin, numbered 45 printed in the Congressional Record to add at the end of division A a new section.
8:59:52 P.M. -
H.R. 1
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Holt amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Holt demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
8:55:37 P.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 92, the Committee of the Whole proceeded debate on Holt amendment number 237 under the five-minute rule.
8:55:14 P.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Mr. Holt, numbered 237 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce the Iraq Security Forces Fund by $1,500,000,000.
8:53:55 P.M. -
H.R. 1
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Jones amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Jones demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
8:41:49 P.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 92, the Committee of the Whole proceeded debate on Jones amendment number 95 under the five-minute rule.
8:41:16 P.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Mr. Jones, numbered 95 printed in the Congressional Record to eliminate the Afghanistan Infrastructure fund.
8:40:01 P.M. -
H.R. 1
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Rooney amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Rooney demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
8:10:59 P.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole resumed debate on the Rooney amendment No. 2.
8:10:00 P.M. -
H.R. 1
Considered as unfinished business.
8:09:11 P.M. -
Mr. Dreier filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 93.
8:08:24 P.M. -
H.R. 1
On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
8:08:02 P.M. -
H.R. 1
Mr. Young (FL) moved that the committee rise.
7:39:24 P.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 92, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Rooney amendment number 2 under the five-minute rule.
7:39:07 P.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Mr. Rooney, numbered 2 printed in the Congresssional Record to reduce Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation, Navy by $ 225,000,000, reduce Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation, Air Force by $225,000,000 and increase Defense by $450,000,000
7:38:25 P.M. -
H.R. 1
On agreeing to the Quigley amendment; Failed by voice vote.
7:27:49 P.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 92, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Quigley amendment number 162 under the five-minute rule.
7:27:30 P.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Mr. Quigley, numbered 162 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce Title IV the Research, Development, Test and Evaluation by 10%.
7:25:18 P.M. -
H.R. 1
Subsequently, the Committee resumed it's sitting.
7:24:40 P.M. -
The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed H.R. 514 amended.
7:24:39 P.M. -
H.R. 1
The Committee of the Whole rose informally to receive a message from the Senate.
7:23:25 P.M. -
H.R. 1
On agreeing to the Pompeo amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 109 - 320 (Roll no. 44).
7:18:12 P.M. -
H.R. 1
On agreeing to the Gutierrez amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 105 - 326 (Roll no. 43).
7:12:59 P.M. -
H.R. 1
On agreeing to the Pompeo amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 72 - 358 (Roll no. 42).
7:08:07 P.M. -
H.R. 1
On agreeing to the Flake amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 207 - 223 (Roll no. 41).
6:39:50 P.M. -
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
6:39:49 P.M. -
H.R. 1
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Pompeo amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Pompeo demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
6:21:53 P.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 92, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Pompeo amendment number 86 under the five-minute rule.
6:21:27 P.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Mr. Pompeo, numbered 86 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce funds in Title IV the Research, Development, Test and Evaluation and increase Defense by $115,520,000.
6:18:52 P.M. -
H.R. 1
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Gutierrez amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Gutierrez demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
6:10:39 P.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 92, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Gutierrez amendment number 63 under the five-minute rule.
6:09:58 P.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Mr. Gutierrez, numbered 63 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce the amount for Aircraft Procurement, Navy by $21,985,000, the Aircraft Procurement, Air Force by $393,098,000 and increase Defense by $415,083,000.
6:00:04 P.M. -
H.R. 1
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Pompeo amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Dicks demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
5:43:31 P.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 92, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Pompeo amendment number 87 under the five-minute rule.
5:43:26 P.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Mr. Pompeo, numbered 87 printed in the Congressional Record to eliminate all funding for the Innovative Research Fund.
5:37:44 P.M. -
H.R. 1
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 the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Dicks demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
3:37:14 P.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 92, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Flake amendment number 370 under the five-minute rule.
3:36:50 P.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Mr. Flake, numbered 370 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce funding by $18,750,000 for unneeded boards and commissions.
2:14:12 P.M. -
H.R. 1
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 1.
2:13:59 P.M. -
H.R. 1
The Speaker designated the Honorable Frank D. Lucas to act as Chairman of the Committee.
2:13:58 P.M. -
H.R. 1
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 92 and Rule XVIII.
2:13:36 P.M. -
H.R. 1
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1 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 read by paragraph. Specified amendments are in order. The resolution makes in order only those amendments received for printing in the Congressional Record dated at least one day before the day of consideration of the amendment (but no later that February 15, 2011). The resolution waives all points of order against consideration of the bill. The requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII for a two-thirds vote to consider a report from the Committee on Rules on the same day it is presented to the House is waived with respect to any resolution reported providing for consideration or disposition of H.R. 1.
2:13:31 P.M. -
H.R. 1
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 92. H.R. 1 — "Making appropriations for the Department of Defense and the other departments and agencies of the Government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011, and for other purposes."
2:12:37 P.M. -
H. Con. Res. 17
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:12:36 P.M. -
H. Con. Res. 17
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 243 - 176 (Roll no. 40).
2:06:10 P.M. -
H. Con. Res. 17
Considered as unfinished business. H. Con. Res. 17 — "Providing for an adjournment or recess of the two Houses."
2:05:06 P.M. -
H. Res. 92
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:05:05 P.M. -
H. Res. 92
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 242 - 174, 2 Present (Roll no. 39).
1:55:14 P.M. -
H. Res. 92
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 240 - 179 (Roll no. 38).
1:31:02 P.M. -
H. Res. 92
Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 92 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1) making appropriations for the Department of Defense and the other departments and agencies of the Government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011, 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."
1:31:01 P.M. -
UNFINSHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on ordering the previous question on H. Res. 92, adoption of H. Res. 92, if ordered, and on agreeing to H. Con. Res. 17 which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
1:30:27 P.M. -
H. Con. Res. 17
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair put the question on the adoption of the concurrent resolution, and by voice vote, the Chair announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Woodall 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.
1:28:51 P.M. -
H. Con. Res. 17
Considered as privileged matter. H. Con. Res. 17 — "Providing for an adjournment or recess of the two Houses."
1:27:32 P.M. -
H. Res. 92
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 92, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question, and by voice vote, the Chair announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Woodall demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day.
12:12:21 P.M. -
H. Res. 92
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 92.
12:10:09 P.M. -
H. Res. 92
Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 92 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1) making appropriations for the Department of Defense and the other departments and agencies of the Government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011, 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."
12:02:04 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.
12:01:15 P.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Jackson to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:01:08 P.M. -
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:01:01 P.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin.
12:00:09 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of February 15.
10:58:05 A.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
10:01:06 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.
10:00:37 A.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable Renee L. Ellmers to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:21 A.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF FEBRUARY 16, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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3:43:48 A.M. -
The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on February 17, 2011.
3:43:47 A.M. -
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
3:43:39 A.M. -
Mr. Chaffetz moved that the House do now adjourn.
3:42:34 A.M. -
Mr. Chaffetz asked unanimous consent That when the House adjourns on Thursday, February 17 (Legislative day of Wednesday, February 16), it adjourn to meet at 9 a.m. on Thursday, February 17, 2011. Agreed to without objection.
3:41:36 A.M. -
H.R. 1
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 1 as unfinished business.
3:41:26 A.M. -
H.R. 1
On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
3:41:06 A.M. -
H.R. 1
Mr. Rogers (KY) moved that the Committee rise.
3:40:55 A.M. -
H.R. 1
On agreeing to the Polis amendment; Failed by voice vote.
3:30:56 A.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Polis amendment under the five-minute rule.
3:30:34 A.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Mr. Polis, numbered 68 printed in the Congressional Record to create an exception for TIFIA projects within ARRA reductions.
3:25:16 A.M. -
H.R. 1
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Sessions amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Olver demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
3:12:43 A.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Sessions amendment under the five-minute rule.
3:12:03 A.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Mr. Sessions, numbered 43 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce the funding for AMTRAK Capitol by $446.9 million.
3:11:58 A.M. -
H.R. 1
Mr. Latham raised a point of order against the Nadler amendment. Mr. Latham stated that the amendment proposes a net gain in budget authority in the bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.
3:03:22 A.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Nadler amendment under the five-minute rule.
3:02:58 A.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Mr. Nadler, numbered 511 printed in the Congressional Record to add back all transportation funding.
2:45:16 A.M. -
H.R. 1
By unanimous consent, the Franks (AZ) amendment was withdrawn.
2:40:55 A.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Franks (AZ) amendment under the five-minute rule.
2:40:27 A.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Mr. Franks (AZ), numbered 481 printed in the Congressional Record to add language to Egypt on fulfilling the Egypt-Israel Treaty.
2:37:34 A.M. -
H.R. 1
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Heller amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Heller demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
2:25:26 A.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Heller amendment under the five-minute rule.
2:24:58 A.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Mr. Heller, numbered 29 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce several multilateral accounts.
2:23:14 A.M. -
H.R. 1
On agreeing to the McClintock amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
2:21:16 A.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the McClintock amendment under the five-minute rule.
2:20:34 A.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Mr. McClintock, numbered 291 printed in the Congressional Record eliminate debt restructuring, and increases Spending Reduction Account.
2:17:21 A.M. -
H.R. 1
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Canseco amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Canseco demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
2:09:33 A.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Canseco amendment under the five-minute rule.
2:09:01 A.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Mr. Canseco, numbered 248 printed in the Congressional Record to eliminate the East-West Center, and increases Spending Reduction Account.
2:09:00 A.M. -
H.R. 1
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Weiner amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Cravaack demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
1:36:38 A.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Weiner amendment under the five-minute rule.
1:36:15 A.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Mr. Weiner, numbered 100 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce USIP by $42,676,000, and increases Spending Reduction Account.
1:19:16 A.M. -
H.R. 1
On agreeing to the Whitfield amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
1:07:26 A.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Whitfield amendment under the five-minute rule.
1:07:25 A.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Mr. Whitfield, numbered 108 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce the account for greening of the Capitol by $1.5 million and to increase the reduction in legislative expenses by a similar amount.
12:57:14 A.M. -
H.R. 1
Mr. Rehberg raised a point of order against the Lee (CA) amendment. Mr. Rehberg stated that the amendment proposes to change existing law. The Chair sustained the point of order.
12:45:53 A.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Lee (CA) amendment under the five-minute rule pending reservation of a point of order.
12:45:01 A.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Ms. Lee (CA), numbered 221 printed in the Congressional Record to add a new section regarding rules related to additional weeks of first-tier emergency unemployment compensation.
12:29:00 A.M. -
H.R. 1
Mr. Rehberg raised a point of order against the Tonko amendment. Mr. Rehberg stated that the amendment proposes an increase in net budget authority in the bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.
12:24:55 A.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Tonko amendment under the five-minute rule pending reservation of a point of order.
12:24:37 A.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Mr. Tonko, numbered 16 printed in the Congressional Record to strike section 1846 which provides a limitation on Administrative Expenses for the Social Security Administration.
12:21:08 A.M. -
H.R. 1
Mr. Rehberg raised a point of order against the Tonko amendment. Mr. Rehberg stated that the amendment proposes a net increase in budget authority in the bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.
12:16:32 A.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Tonko amendment under the five-minute rule pending reservation of a point of order.
12:16:22 A.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Mr. Tonko, numbered 15 printed in the Congressional Record to strike section 1844 which provides a limitation on Administrative Expenses for the Social Security Administration.
12:15:30 A.M. -
H.R. 1
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Price (GA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. George Miller (CA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
12:01:01 A.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Price (GA) amendment under the five-minute rule.
12:01:01 A.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Mr. Price (GA), numbered 410 printed in the Congressional Record to eliminate funding for the National Labor Relations Board.
11:43:00 P.M. -
H.R. 1
Mr. Rehberg raised a point of order against the Blumenauer amendment. Mr. Rehberg stated that the amendment proposes a limitation in an appropriation bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.
11:37:28 P.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Blumenauer amendment under the five-minute rule pending reservation of a point of order.
11:37:00 P.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Mr. Blumenauer, numbered 436 printed in the Congressional Record to provide funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
11:29:27 P.M. -
H.R. 1
Mr. Rehberg raised a point of order against the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment. Mr. Rehberg stated that the amendment proposes a net increase in budget authority in the bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.
11:20:53 P.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Jackson Lee amendment under the five-minute rule pending reservation of a point of order.
11:20:29 P.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Ms. Jackson Lee (TX), numbered 239 printed in the Congressional Record to increase the funding levels for Pell grants without benefit of offsets.
11:18:47 P.M. -
H.R. 1
Mr. Rehberg raised a point of order against the Chu amendment. Mr. Rehberg stated that the amendment proposes a net increase in budget authority in the bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.
11:14:55 P.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Chu amendment under the five-minute rule pending reservation of a point of order.
11:14:38 P.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Ms. Chu, numbered 490 printed in the Congressional Record to increase the funding level in the bill for Pell Grants without benefit of offsets.
11:12:40 P.M. -
H.R. 1
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Young (AK) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Ms. DeLauro demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
11:05:12 P.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Young (AK) amendment under the five-minute rule.
11:04:50 P.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Mr. Young (AK), numbered 532 printed in the Congressional Record to restore the education funding authority for Alaskan and Hawaiian Native Americans.
10:56:33 P.M. -
H.R. 1
The Committee of the Whole proceeded with pro forma amendments under the five-minute rule.
10:55:24 P.M. -
H.R. 1
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the McMorris Rogers amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Ms. DeLauro demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
10:41:45 P.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the McMorris Rogers amendment under the five-minute rule.
10:40:21 P.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Mrs. McMorris Rodgers, numbered 276 printed in the Congressional Record to increase IDEA state grants to FY 2010 levels and reduce school improvement grants and teacher quality grants by necessary amounts to fully offset outlays.
10:39:00 P.M. -
H.R. 1
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 the noes had prevailed. Mr. Flake demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
10:08:00 P.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Flake amendment number 457 under the five-minute rule.
10:07:38 P.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Mr. Flake, numbered 457 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce funding for the Children and Families Services Program, and the Community Service Block Grant, each, by $100,000,000.
9:48:53 P.M. -
H.R. 1
By unanimous consent, the Barletta amendment was withdrawn.
9:45:06 P.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Barletta amendment number 111 under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.
9:44:35 P.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Mr. Barletta, numbered 111 printed in the Congressional Record to increase funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program by $42,676,000.
8:52:07 P.M. -
H.R. 1
Mr. Rehberg raised a point of order against the Markey amendment. stating that the amendment seeks to change existing law and constitutes legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.
8:48:59 P.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Markey (MA) amendment number 160 under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.
8:48:37 P.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Mr. Markey, numbered 160 printed in the Congressional Record to increase the Low Income Home Energy Assistance funding by $390,328,000.
8:47:27 P.M. -
H.R. 1
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Bass (NH) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Ms. DeLauro demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
8:44:59 P.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Bass (NH) amendment number 565 under the five-minute rule.
8:44:48 P.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Mr. Bass (NH), numbered 565 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce funding for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services.
8:30:10 P.M. -
H.R. 1
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Reed amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Reed demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
8:21:24 P.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Reed amendment number 381 under the five-minute rule.
8:20:51 P.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Mr. Reed, numbered 381 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce Presidio Trust, Presido Trust Fund by $15,000,000.
8:19:55 P.M. -
H.R. 1
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Canseco amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Canseco demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
8:10:59 P.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Canseco amendment number 249 under the five-minute rule.
8:10:00 P.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Mr. Canseco, numbered numbered 249 printed in the congressional record to reduce the National Capital Arts and Cultural Affairs funding by $4,500,000.
8:09:38 P.M. -
H.R. 1
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Walberg amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Walberg demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
7:52:42 P.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Walberg amendment number 196 under the five-minute rule.
7:52:38 P.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Mr. Walberg, numbered 196 in the Congressional Record to reduce funding forthe National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities, National Endowment for the Arts, Grants and Administration and increases the spending reduction account.
7:49:25 P.M. -
H.R. 1
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Pompeo amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Pompeo demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced
7:42:30 P.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Pompeo amendment number 85 under the five-minute rule.
7:42:27 P.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Mr. Pompeo, numbered 85 in the Congressional Record to reduce funding for the Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, State and Private Forestry and increases the spending reduction account.
7:23:27 P.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on pro forma amendments to H.R. 1.
7:18:23 P.M. -
H.R. 1
On agreeing to the Reed amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 228 - 203 (Roll no. 65).
7:14:08 P.M. -
H.R. 1
On agreeing to the Pompeo amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 239 - 185 (Roll no. 64).
7:10:51 P.M. -
H.R. 1
On agreeing to the Flake amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 199 - 230 (Roll no. 63).
7:06:13 P.M. -
H.R. 1
On agreeing to the Moran amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 73 - 352, 2 Present (Roll no. 62).
7:02:16 P.M. -
H.R. 1
On agreeing to the Lummis amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 213 - 216 (Roll no. 61).
6:37:08 P.M. -
H.R. 1
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the question of adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings were postponed.
6:35:32 P.M. -
H.R. 1
Mr. Simpson raised a point of order against the Braley (IA) amendment. Mr. Simpson stated that the amendment seeks to change existing law and constitutes legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.
6:24:34 P.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Braley(IA) amendment number 521 under the five-minute rule. Pending a point of order.
6:24:30 P.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Mr. Braley (IA), numbered 521 printed in the Congressional Record to add language stating that the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall not be prohibited from implementing or enforcing section 211(o) of the Clean Air Act.
6:11:32 P.M. -
H.R. 1
Mr. Simpson raised a point of order against the Edwards amendment. Mr. Simpson stated that the amendment seeks to amend portionof the bill not yet read for consideration. The Chair sustained the point of order.
6:04:24 P.M. -
H.R. 1
POINT OF ORDER - Mr. Simpson reserved a point of order against the Edwards(MD) amendment numbered 415 printed in the Congressional Record.
6:03:15 P.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Ms. Edwards, numbered 415 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce the Environmental Protection Agency account by $200,000,00 and increase the Environmental Protection Agency, State and Tribal Assistance Grant by $2,816,446,000.
6:02:41 P.M. -
H.R. 1
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Reed amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Reed demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
5:59:05 P.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Reed amendment number 379 under the five-minute rule.
5:58:47 P.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Mr. Reed, numbered 379 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce by $10,000,000 the Environmental Protection Agency, State and Tribal Assistance Grants account.
5:56:37 P.M. -
H.R. 1
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Pompeo amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Pompeo demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
5:50:12 P.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Pompeo amendment number 84 under the five-minute rule.
5:49:51 P.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Mr. Pompeo, numbered 84 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce the Environmental Protection Agency, Environmental Programs and Management account by $8,458,000.
5:44:25 P.M. -
H.R. 1
Mr. Simpson raised a point of order against the Hall amendment. Mr. Simpson stated that the amendment seeks to change existing law and constitutes legislation in an appropriation bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.
5:40:27 P.M. -
H.R. 1
POINT OF ORDER - Mr. Simpson reserved a point of order against the Hall(TX) amendment numbered 407 printed in the Congressional Record.
5:40:22 P.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Hall(TX) amendment number 407 under the five-minute rule.
5:40:01 P.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Mr. Hall, numbered 407 printed in the Congressional Record to insert a new section pertaining to non-mercury hazardous air pollunants.
5:39:38 P.M. -
H.R. 1
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 the noes had prevailed. Mr. Flake demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
5:29:27 P.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Flake amendment number 376 under the five-minute rule.
5:29:05 P.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Mr. Flake, numbered 376 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce by $64,100,000 the Environmental Protection Agency, Science and Technology account.
5:17:08 P.M. -
H.R. 1
Mr. Moran raised a point of order against the Lummis amendment. Mr. Moran stated that the amendment seeks to change exisitng law. The Chair sustained the point of order.
5:13:03 P.M. -
H.R. 1
POINT OF ORDER - Mr. Moran reserved a point of order against the Lummis amendment numbered 194 printed in the Congressional Record.
5:12:54 P.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Lummis amendment number 194 under the five-minute rule.
5:12:34 P.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Mrs. Lummis, numbered 194 printed in the Congressional Record to change the date for the final rule published by the Secretary of the Interior with respect to status endangered status of wolves.
5:10:05 P.M. -
H.R. 1
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Moran amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Moran demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
4:55:05 P.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Moran amendment number 338 under the five-minute rule.
4:54:41 P.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Mr. Moran, numbered 338 printed in the Congressional Record to increase the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, North American Wetlands Conservation Fund by $50,000,000 and reduces the Environmental Protection Agency, State and Tribal Assistance Grants by $50,000,000.
4:53:22 P.M. -
H.R. 1
On agreeing to the McClintock amendment; Failed by voice vote.
4:48:22 P.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the McClintock amendment number 295 under the five-minute rule.
4:47:59 P.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Mr. McClintock, numbered 295 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce by $7,537,000 the United States Fish and Wildlife Service , Resource Management.
4:20:19 P.M. -
H.R. 1
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Lummis amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Dicks demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
4:04:53 P.M. -
H.R. 1
POINT OF ORDER - Mr. Moran reserved a point of order against the Lummis amendment numbered 193 printed in the Congressional Record. Subsequently, the reservation was withdrawn.
4:02:32 P.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Lummis amendment number 193 under the five-minute rule.
4:02:26 P.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Mrs. Lummis, numbered 193 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce by $2,750,000 the Bureau of Land Management, Land Acquisition and reducing the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Land Acquisition by $15,055,000.
3:13:41 P.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on pro forma amendments to H.R. 1.
3:12:40 P.M. -
H.R. 1
Mr. Simpson raised a point of order against the Pearce amendment. Mr. Simpson stated that the provisions of the amendment seek to propose a new limitation on transfer of funds. The Chair sustained the point of order.
3:11:22 P.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Pearce amendment under the five-minute rule pending reservation of a point of order.
3:08:17 P.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Mr. Pearce, numbered 556 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce funding for the "Department of the Interior, Construction and Land Acquisition" by $239,045,000 and apply the amount to the deficit reduction account.
3:03:36 P.M. -
H.R. 1
On agreeing to the Burton (IN) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
2:51:56 P.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Burton amendment number 30 under the five-minute rule.
2:51:47 P.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Mr. Burton (IN), numbered 30 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce funding for the "Department of Interior, Bureau of Land Management, Management of Lands and Resources" by $2 million and apply the amount to the deficit reduction account.
2:45:22 P.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on pro forma amendments to H.R. 1.
2:41:45 P.M. -
H.R. 1
On agreeing to the Pascrell amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 318 - 113 (Roll no. 60).
2:37:58 P.M. -
H.R. 1
On agreeing to the DeFazio amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 130 - 301 (Roll no. 59).
2:33:42 P.M. -
H.R. 1
On agreeing to the Latta amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 137 - 293 (Roll no. 58).
2:30:47 P.M. -
H.R. 1
On agreeing to the Tonko amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 208 - 223 (Roll no. 57).
2:27:06 P.M. -
H.R. 1
On agreeing to the Inslee amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 159 - 273 (Roll no. 56).
2:23:08 P.M. -
H.R. 1
On agreeing to the Biggert amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 170 - 262 (Roll no. 55).
2:20:26 P.M. -
H.R. 1
On agreeing to the Duncan (SC) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 171 - 259 (Roll no. 54).
2:17:26 P.M. -
H.R. 1
On agreeing to the Weiner amendment; as modified Agreed to by recorded vote: 228 - 203 (Roll no. 53).
2:12:58 P.M. -
H.R. 1
On agreeing to the Latta amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 184 - 247 (Roll no. 52).
2:09:54 P.M. -
H.R. 1
On agreeing to the Flake amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 262 - 169 (Roll no. 51).
2:06:24 P.M. -
H.R. 1
On agreeing to the Michaud amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 305 - 127 (Roll no. 50).
2:01:42 P.M. -
H.R. 1
On agreeing to the DeFazio amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 136 - 296 (Roll no. 49).
1:57:20 P.M. -
H.R. 1
On agreeing to the Holt amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 133 - 299 (Roll no. 48).
1:52:26 P.M. -
H.R. 1
On agreeing to the Jones amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 135 - 294 (Roll no. 47).
1:48:19 P.M. -
H.R. 1
On agreeing to the Rooney amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 233 - 198, 1 Present (Roll no. 46).
1:30:10 P.M. -
H.R. 1
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.
1:29:22 P.M. -
H.R. 1
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
1:29:06 P.M. -
H.R. 1
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1 — "Making appropriations for the Department of Defense and the other departments and agencies of the Government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011, and for other purposes."
1:29:00 P.M. -
THE BOARD OF VISITORS TO THE UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY - Pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 4355(a), and the order of the House of January 5, 2011, the Speaker appointed the following member of the House to the THE BOARD OF VISITORS TO THE UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY: Mr. Shimkus.
1:28:32 P.M. -
H. Res. 93
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:28:30 P.M. -
H. Res. 93
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 254 - 176 (Roll no. 45).
1:01:10 P.M. -
H. Res. 93
The previous question was ordered without objection.
12:14:47 P.M. -
H. Res. 93
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 93.
12:14:25 P.M. -
H. Res. 93
Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 93 — "Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 514) to extend expiring provisions of the USA PATRIOT Improvement and Reauthorization Act of 2005 and Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 relating to access to business records, individual terrorists as agents of foreign powers, and roving wiretaps until December 8, 2011."
12:04:23 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to five per side of the aisle.
12:02:07 P.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Poe of TX to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:01:00 P.M. -
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:00:44 P.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by Reverend Bill Shuler, Capital Life Church, Washington DC.
12:00:40 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of February 16.
11:25:00 A.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
10:01:23 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.
10:01:01 A.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable Alan Nunnelee to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:50 A.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF FEBRUARY 17, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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1:10:34 A.M. -
The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on February 18, 2011.
1:10:33 A.M. -
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
1:10:22 A.M. -
Mr. Carter moved that the House do now adjourn.
1:08:56 A.M. -
Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe - the Speaker appointed the following members of the House to the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe: Mr. Hastings of FL, Ms. Slaughter, Mr. McIntyre and Mr. Cohen .
1:08:55 A.M. -
United States Group of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly - the Speaker appointed the following members of the House to the United States Group of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly: Mr. Ross of AR, Mr. Chandler, Mr. Austin Scott and Ms. Schwartz .
1:08:54 A.M. -
H.R. 1
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 1 as unfinished business.
1:08:52 A.M. -
H.R. 1
On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
1:08:50 A.M. -
H.R. 1
Mr. Carter moved that the Committee rise.
1:08:26 A.M. -
H.R. 1
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Poe amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Poe demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
12:42:45 A.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Poe amendment number 466.
12:42:41 A.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Mr. Poe (TX), numbered 466 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit use of funds by EPA to implement, administer, or enforce any statutory or regulatory requirement pertaining to emissions of greenhouse gases.
12:41:44 A.M. -
H.R. 1
By unanimous consent, the Fortenberry amendment was withdrawn.
12:40:06 A.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Fortenberry amendment number 483 pending reservation of a point of order.
12:39:21 A.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Mr. Fortenberry, numbered 483 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit use of funds for or in sterilization campaigns.
12:38:24 A.M. -
H.R. 1
On agreeing to the Hastings (FL) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
12:33:23 A.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hastings (FL) amendment number 23.
12:33:05 A.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Mr. Hastings (FL), numbered 23 printed in the Congressional Record to eliminate reductions in funds for NIH, CDC and HRSA.
12:31:55 A.M. -
H.R. 1
On agreeing to the Fortenberry amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
12:26:55 A.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Fortenberry amendment number 424.
12:26:34 A.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Mr. Fortenberry, numbered 424 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit use of funds to provide assistance to Chad in the form of IMET, FMF, provision of excess defense articles, foreign military forces capacity assistance and direct commercial sales of military equipment.
12:26:07 A.M. -
H.R. 1
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Nadler amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Nadler demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
12:17:58 A.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Nadler amendment number 524.
12:17:55 A.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Mr. Nadler, numbered 524 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit use of funds for making application under FISA for an order requiring the production of library circulation records, library patron lists, book sales records, or book customer lists.
12:17:11 A.M. -
H.R. 1
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Young (AK) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Moran demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
12:05:37 A.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Young (AK) amendment number 533.
12:05:33 A.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Mr. Young (AK), numbered 533 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit use of funds by the Environmental Appeals Board to consider, review, reject, remand, or otherwise invalidate any permit issued for Outer Continental Shelf sources located offshore of the States along the Arctic Coast under the Clean Air Act.
12:04:01 A.M. -
H.R. 1
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
12:03:46 A.M. -
H.R. 1
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1 — "Making appropriations for the Department of Defense and the other departments and agencies of the Government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011, and for other purposes."
12:01:47 A.M. -
H.R. 1
Pursuant to the provisions of the unanimous consent agreement adopted just prior to midnight, the House proceeded with further consideration of H.R. 1.
11:59:11 P.M. -
H.R. 1
ORDER OF PROCEDURE - Mr. Rogers of Kentucky asked unanimous consent that during further consideration of H.R. 1 in the Committee of the Whole pursuant to House Resolution 92, no further amendment to the bill may be offered except: (1) pro forma amendments offered at any point in the reading by the chair or ranking minority member of the Committee on Appropriations for the purpose of debate; (2) amendments printed in the Congressional Record and contained on a list submitted to the desk. Upon removal of reservations of objection, the unanimous consent request was subsequently agreed to.
11:49:10 P.M. -
H.R. 1
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 1 as unfinished business.
11:48:57 P.M. -
H.R. 1
On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
11:48:37 P.M. -
H.R. 1
Mr. Rogers (KY) moved that the Committee rise.
11:47:42 P.M. -
H.R. 1
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Pence amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Pence demanded a recorded vote and the Chai r postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced
9:56:28 P.M. -
H.R. 1
The Committee resumed its sitting and continued with debate on the Pence amendment.
9:56:06 P.M. -
The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate agreed to H. Con. Res. 17.
9:55:24 P.M. -
The Committee of the Whole rose informally to receive a message from the Senate.
8:57:24 P.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Pence amendment number 11 under the five-minute rule.
8:57:01 P.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Mr. Pence, numbered 11 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds for Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc.
8:56:34 P.M. -
H.R. 1
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Kline amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Kline demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
8:01:37 P.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Kline amendment number 214 under the five-minute rule.
8:01:13 P.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Mr. Kline, numbered 214 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit funds for the use of the "Program Integrity: Gainful Employment-New Programs" section of the bill.
7:56:17 P.M. -
H.R. 1
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Nadler amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Nadler demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
7:29:07 P.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Nadler amendment number 232 under the five-minute rule.
7:28:39 P.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Mr. Nadler, numbered 232 printed in the Congressional Record to limit the use of funds for the United States military operations in Afghanistan to no more than $10,000,000,000.
7:27:09 P.M. -
H.R. 1
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the McCollum amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. McCollum demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
7:18:40 P.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the McCollum amendment number 50 under the five-minute rule.
7:18:13 P.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Ms. McCollum, numbered 50 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit funds to be used for the Department of Defense sponsorship of NASCAR race cars.
7:07:16 P.M. -
H.R. 1
On agreeing to the Holt amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 163 - 265 (Roll no. 89).
7:03:41 P.M. -
H.R. 1
On agreeing to the Frank (MA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 160 - 270 (Roll no. 88).
7:00:25 P.M. -
H.R. 1
On agreeing to the Scalise amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 249 - 179, 1 Present (Roll no. 87).
6:56:52 P.M. -
H.R. 1
On agreeing to the Carter amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 250 - 177 (Roll no. 86).
6:53:42 P.M. -
H.R. 1
On agreeing to the Lummis amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 232 - 197 (Roll no. 85).
6:50:30 P.M. -
H.R. 1
On agreeing to the Camp amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 137 - 292, 1 Present (Roll no. 84).
6:45:08 P.M. -
H.R. 1
On agreeing to the Walden amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 244 - 181 (Roll no. 83).
6:42:06 P.M. -
H.R. 1
On agreeing to the Price (NC) amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 267 - 159, 1 Present (Roll no. 82).
6:38:03 P.M. -
H.R. 1
On agreeing to the Cole amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 247 - 175 (Roll no. 81).
6:34:32 P.M. -
H.R. 1
On agreeing to the Woolsey amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 91 - 339 (Roll no. 80).
6:10:01 P.M. -
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
6:10:00 P.M. -
H.R. 1
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Holt amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Holt demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
5:22:17 P.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Holt amendment number 506 under the five-minute rule.
5:21:56 P.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Mr. Holt, numbered 506 printed in the Congressional Record to revise by reducing the amount made available for "Department of the Treasury, Internal Revenue Service, Enforcement", and increasing the amounts provided in section 1517(a) for transfer from the Federal Reserve to the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection for activities authorized to carried out by such Bureau under title X of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform Consumer Protection Act.
5:21:30 P.M. -
H.R. 1
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Frank(MA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Dicks demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
4:33:32 P.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Frank (MA) amendment number 458 under the five-minute rule.
4:33:29 P.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Mr. Frank (MA), numbered 458 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce the amount made available to the "Department of the Treasury, Internal Revenue" and the "General Services Administration" and increase the amount made available to the "Independent Agencies, Securities and Exchange Commission, Salaries and Expenses" by $131,000,000.
4:32:46 P.M. -
H.R. 1
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Scalise amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Carter demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
3:57:49 P.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Scalise amendment number 204 under the five-minute rule.
3:57:46 P.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Mr. Scalise, numbered 204 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds to be used to pay the salaries and expenses for specified federal agency positions and their offices.
3:54:11 P.M. -
H.R. 1
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Carter amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Moran (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.
3:10:53 P.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Carter amendment number 165 under the five-minute rule.
3:10:48 P.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Mr. Carter, numbered 165 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds to be used to implement, administer, or enforce the rule entitled "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants From the Portland Cement Manufacturing Industry and Standards of Performance for Portland Cement Plants" published by the Environmental Protection Agency on September 9, 2010.
3:09:19 P.M. -
H.R. 1
On agreeing to the Wasserman Schultz amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
3:07:26 P.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Wasserman Schultz amendment number 211 under the five-minute rule.
3:07:22 P.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Ms. Wasserman Schultz, numbered 211 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce the amount made available to the "Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Justice Assistance" for carrying out title I of the PROTECT Our Children Act of 2008 by $30,000,000.
3:05:59 P.M. -
H.R. 1
Mr. Frelinghuysen raised a point of order against the Lee (CA) amendment. Mr. Frelinghuysen stated that the amendment seeks to change existing law and constitutes legislation in an appropriation bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.
3:00:14 P.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Lee (CA) amendment number 222 under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.
3:00:09 P.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Ms. Lee (CA), numbered 222 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds for any account of the Department of Defense (except Military personnel, reserve personnel, National Guard personnel, and the Defense Health Program account) in excess of the amount made available for such account for fiscal year 2010, unless the financial statements of the Department for fiscal year 2010 are validated as ready for audit within 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.
2:59:22 P.M. -
H.R. 1
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Lummis amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Moran (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.
2:30:25 P.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Lummis amendment number 195 under the five-minute rule.
2:30:24 P.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Mrs. Lummis, numbered 195 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit funds to be used for the payment of fees and other expenses under section 504 of title 5, United States Code, or section 2412(d) of title 28, United States Code.
2:29:01 P.M. -
H.R. 1
Mr. Frelinghuysen raised a point of order against the Eshoo amendment. Mr. Frelinghuysen stated that the amendment seeks to change existing law and constitutes legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.
1:50:20 P.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Eshoo amendment number 576 under the five-minute rule pending reservation of a point of order.
1:50:17 P.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Ms. Eshoo, numbered 576 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit funds to enter into any contract with a corporation or other business entity that does not disclose its political contributions.
1:49:46 P.M. -
H.R. 1
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Camp amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Camp demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
1:24:04 P.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Camp amendment number 516 under the five-minute rule.
1:24:02 P.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Mr. Camp, numbered 516 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit funds to be used for the opening of the locks at the Thomas J. O'Brien Lock and Dam or the Chicago River Controlling Works.
1:22:44 P.M. -
H.R. 1
Mr. Frelinghuysen raised a point of order against the Woolsey amendment. Mr. Frelinghuysen stated that the amendment seeks to change existing law and constitutes legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.
1:18:41 P.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Woolsey amendment number 413 under the five-minute rule pending reservation of a point of order.
1:18:37 P.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Ms. Woolsey, numbered 413 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds in the Department of Defens overseas contingency operations budget for military operations in Afghanistan unless the President seeks to negotiate and enter into a bilateral status of forces agreement with the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan.
1:18:22 P.M. -
H.R. 1
On agreeing to the Lowey amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
1:16:45 P.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Lowey amendment number 334 under the five-minute rule.
1:16:39 P.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Mrs. Lowey, numbered 334 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds to be used to provide grants under the Urban Area Security Initiative under section 2003 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 604).
1:15:40 P.M. -
H.R. 1
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Walden amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Walden demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
12:21:05 P.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Wadlen amendment under the five-minute rule.
12:20:42 P.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Mr. Walden, numbered 404 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds used to implement the Report and Order of the Federal Communications Commission relating to the matter of preserving the open Internet and broadband industry practices (FCC 10-201, adopted by the Commission on December 21, 2010.
12:20:01 P.M. -
H.R. 1
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Price (NC) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Aderholt demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
12:12:43 P.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Price (NC) amendment under the five-minute rule.
12:12:23 P.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Mr. Price (NC), numbered 514 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds to be used to enforce the requirements in - 1. section 34(a)(1)(A) of the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974.
12:11:50 P.M. -
H.R. 1
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. Serrano demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
12:06:43 P.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Cole amendment under the five-minute rule.
12:06:24 P.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Mr. Cole, numbered 208 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds used to carry out chapter 95 or chapter 96 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986
11:38:45 A.M. -
H.R. 1
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.
11:32:09 A.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Woolsey amendment under the five-minute rule pending a reservation of a point of order. Subsequently, the point of order was withdrawn.
11:32:08 A.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Ms. Woolsey, numbered 189 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds available by division A of this Act may not be used to research, develop, test, evaluate, or procure any the following: 1) Expeditionary Fighting Vechile; 2) V-22 Osprey aircraft
11:14:05 A.M. -
H.R. 1
On agreeing to the Sessions amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 176 - 250 (Roll no. 79).
11:10:42 A.M. -
H.R. 1
On agreeing to the Heller amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 190 - 241 (Roll no. 78).
11:06:43 A.M. -
H.R. 1
On agreeing to the Canseco amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 274 - 155 (Roll no. 77).
11:03:32 A.M. -
H.R. 1
On agreeing to the Weiner amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 268 - 163 (Roll no. 76).
10:59:51 A.M. -
H.R. 1
On agreeing to the Price (GA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 176 - 250 (Roll no. 75).
10:57:12 A.M. -
H.R. 1
On agreeing to the Young (AK) amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 313 - 117 (Roll no. 74).
10:54:02 A.M. -
H.R. 1
On agreeing to the McMorris Rodgers amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 249 - 179 (Roll no. 73).
10:50:09 A.M. -
H.R. 1
On agreeing to the Flake amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 115 - 316 (Roll no. 72).
10:47:05 A.M. -
H.R. 1
On agreeing to the Bass (NH) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 104 - 322, 2 Present (Roll no. 71).
10:43:19 A.M. -
H.R. 1
On agreeing to the Reed amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 239 - 186 (Roll no. 70).
10:40:23 A.M. -
H.R. 1
On agreeing to the Canseco amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 248 - 177 (Roll no. 69).
10:36:52 A.M. -
H.R. 1
On agreeing to the Walberg amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 217 - 209 (Roll no. 68).
10:29:58 A.M. -
H.R. 1
On agreeing to the Pompeo amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 171 - 256 (Roll no. 67).
10:11:47 A.M. -
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
10:10:29 A.M. -
H.R. 1
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
10:10:17 A.M. -
H.R. 1
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1 — "Making appropriations for the Department of Defense and the other departments and agencies of the Government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011, and for other purposes."
10:09:46 A.M. -
The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate agreed to S. Con. Res. 6.
10:09:20 A.M. -
H.R. 514
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
10:09:19 A.M. -
H.R. 514
On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 279 - 143 (Roll no. 66).
9:42:23 A.M. -
H.R. 514
The previous question was ordered without objection.
9:16:20 A.M. -
H.R. 514
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the motion to concur in the Senate amendment to H.R. 514.
9:16:01 A.M. -
H.R. 514
Mr. Smith (TX) moved that the House agree to the Senate amendment.
9:02:41 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.
9:02:17 A.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Carnahan to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:02:15 A.M. -
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
9:00:48 A.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by Pastor Mark Williamson, Federal Intercessors, Houston, Texas
9:00:41 A.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF FEBRUARY 18, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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4:41:38 A.M. -
The House adjourned pursuant to H. Con. Res. 17. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on February 28, 2011.
4:41:37 A.M. -
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
4:41:20 A.M. -
Mr. Dent moved that the House do now adjourn.
4:40:45 A.M. -
House Democracy Partnership - Pursuant to Section 4(b) of H. Res. 5, 111th Congress the Minority Leader appointed the following members of the House to the House Democracy Partnership: Mrs. Davis of CA and Ms. Moore .
4:40:12 A.M. -
NATO Parliamentary Assembly - Pursuant to 22 U.S.C. and 1928a, and the order of the House of January 5, 2011 the Speaker appointed the following member of the House to the NATO Parliamentary Assembly: Mr. Scott David of GA .
4:40:11 A.M. -
H.R. 1
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:40:10 A.M. -
H.R. 1
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 235 - 189 (Roll no. 147).
4:32:45 A.M. -
H.R. 1
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 186 - 238 (Roll no. 146).
4:16:35 A.M. -
H.R. 1
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
4:12:02 A.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the motion to recommit with instructions, pending the reservation of a point of order. Subsequently, the reservation was withdrawn.
4:11:15 A.M. -
H.R. 1
Mr. Heinrich moved to recommit with instructions to Appropriations.
4:10:30 A.M. -
H.R. 1
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.
4:10:22 A.M. -
H.R. 1
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
4:09:53 A.M. -
H.R. 1
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 1.
4:09:49 A.M. -
H.R. 1
On motion to rise and report Agreed to by voice vote.
4:09:28 A.M. -
H.R. 1
Mr. Rogers (KY) moved for the Committee of the Whole to rise and report.
4:08:30 A.M. -
H.R. 1
On agreeing to the Burgess amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 235 - 187 (Roll no. 145).
4:05:27 A.M. -
H.R. 1
On agreeing to the King (IA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 189 - 233 (Roll no. 144).
3:44:53 A.M. -
H.R. 1
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings were postponed.
3:44:41 A.M. -
H.R. 1
By unanimous consent, the LaTourette amendment was withdrawn.
3:20:28 A.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 30 minutes of debate on the LaTourette amendment number 540.
3:20:25 A.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, in the nature of a substitute offered by Mr. LaTourette, numbered 540 printed in the Congressional Record to replace the langauge with an entire new text.
3:17:43 A.M. -
H.R. 1
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Burgess amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Doggett demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
3:04:35 A.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 6 minutes of debate on the Burgess amendment number 154.
3:04:28 A.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Mr. Burgess, numbered 154 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds in H.R. 1 to carry out paragraph 11 of section 101 of Public Law 111-226.
3:04:09 A.M. -
H.R. 1
On agreeing to the Hayworth amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
2:57:20 A.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 6 minutes of debate on the Hayworth amendment number 567.
2:57:18 A.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Ms. Hayworth, numbered 567 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds to implement section 1899A of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395kkk), as added by section 3403 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Public Law 111-148).
2:56:34 A.M. -
H.R. 1
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the King (IA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. King (IA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
2:29:49 A.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 40 minutes of debate on the King (IA) amendment number 273.
2:29:44 A.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Mr. King (IA), numbered 273 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds to be used to administer the wage-rate requirements of subchapter IV of chapter 31 of title 40, United States Code, with respect to any project or program funded by this Act.
2:28:11 A.M. -
H.R. 1
By unanimous consent, the Huelskamp amendment was withdrawn.
2:27:35 A.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 6 minutes of debate on the Huelskamp amendment number 255.
2:27:23 A.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Mr. Huelskamp, numbered 255 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds for the National Labor Relations Board to certify the results of an election of a labor organization under section 9(c)(1) of the National Labor Relations Act (29 U.S.C. 159(c)(1)) that is not conducted by secret ballot.
2:24:22 A.M. -
H.R. 1
On agreeing to the Mulvaney amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 93 - 328 (Roll no. 143).
2:20:36 A.M. -
H.R. 1
On agreeing to the Carney amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 121 - 300 (Roll no. 142).
2:17:32 A.M. -
H.R. 1
On agreeing to the Pitts amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 239 - 183 (Roll no. 141).
2:14:44 A.M. -
H.R. 1
On agreeing to the Noem amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 255 - 168 (Roll no. 140).
2:11:45 A.M. -
H.R. 1
On agreeing to the Heller amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 209 - 213 (Roll no. 139).
2:08:49 A.M. -
H.R. 1
On agreeing to the Burgess amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 239 - 182 (Roll no. 138).
2:05:04 A.M. -
H.R. 1
On agreeing to the Pompeo amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 234 - 187 (Roll no. 137).
2:02:07 A.M. -
H.R. 1
On agreeing to the McKinley amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 239 - 183 (Roll no. 136).
1:59:37 A.M. -
H.R. 1
On agreeing to the McKinley amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 240 - 182 (Roll no. 135).
1:55:39 A.M. -
H.R. 1
On agreeing to the Sullivan amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 285 - 136 (Roll no. 134).
1:52:43 A.M. -
H.R. 1
On agreeing to the Issa amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 191 - 230 (Roll no. 133).
1:49:43 A.M. -
H.R. 1
On agreeing to the Luetkemeyer amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 244 - 179 (Roll no. 132).
1:46:43 A.M. -
H.R. 1
On agreeing to the Luetkemeyer amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 245 - 176 (Roll no. 131).
1:43:48 A.M. -
H.R. 1
On agreeing to the Jones amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 259 - 159 (Roll no. 130).
1:40:55 A.M. -
H.R. 1
On agreeing to the Griffith (VA) amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 235 - 185 (Roll no. 129).
1:37:47 A.M. -
H.R. 1
On agreeing to the Lee (CA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 76 - 344 (Roll no. 128).
1:34:37 A.M. -
H.R. 1
On agreeing to the Hall amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 233 - 187 (Roll no. 127).
1:30:23 A.M. -
H.R. 1
On agreeing to the Guinta amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 210 - 210 (Roll no. 126).
1:25:41 A.M. -
H.R. 1
On agreeing to the Flake amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 261 - 158 (Roll no. 125).
1:03:11 A.M. -
H.R. 1
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings were postponed.
1:02:23 A.M. -
H.R. 1
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Mulvaney amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Mulvaney demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
12:57:04 A.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 6 minutes of debate on the Mulvaney amendment number 164.
12:57:01 A.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Mr. Mulvaney, numbered 164 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds to be used in excess of the amount available for such account during fiscal year 2006. Defense and Homeland Security funds are exempt.
12:56:29 A.M. -
H.R. 1
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Carney amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Carney demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
12:51:35 A.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 6 minutes of debate on the Carney amendment number 241.
12:51:33 A.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Mr. Carney, numbered 241 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds for the Oil and Gas Research and Development Program of the Department of Energy.
12:50:06 A.M. -
H.R. 1
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Pitts amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Ms. DeLauro demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
12:44:40 A.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 6 minutes of debate on the Pitts amendment number 430.
12:44:38 A.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Mr. Pitts, numbered 430 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds to be used to pay the salary of any officer or employee of the Department of Health and Human Services, the Department of Labor, or the Department of the Treasury who takes any action to specify or define, through regulations, guidelines, or otherwise, essential benefits under section 1302 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
12:43:05 A.M. -
H.R. 1
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Noem amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Waxman demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
12:35:50 A.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 6 minutes of debate on the Noem amendment number 563.
12:35:43 A.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Mrs. Noem, numbered 563 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds to modify the national primary ambient air quality standard or the national secondary ambient air quality standard applicable to coarse particulate matter under section 109 of the Clean Air Act.
12:34:14 A.M. -
H.R. 1
On agreeing to the Heller amendment; Failed by voice vote.
12:27:26 A.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 6 minutes of debate on the Heller amendment number 174.
12:27:23 A.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Mr. Heller, numbered 174 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds for the Yucca Mountain Nuclear Waste Repository.
12:26:50 A.M. -
H.R. 1
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Heller amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Dicks demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
12:18:45 A.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 6 minutes of debate on the Heller amendment number 482.
12:18:38 A.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Mr. Heller, numbered 482 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds to be used to designate monuments under the Act of June 8, 1906, (commonly known as the "Antiquities Act of 1906"; 16 U.S.C. 431, et seq.).
12:17:01 A.M. -
H.R. 1
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Burgess amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Ms. DeLauro demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
12:10:21 A.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 6 minutes of debate on the Burgess amendment number 200.
12:10:19 A.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Mr. Burgess, numbered 200 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds to pay the salary of any officer or employee of the Center for Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight in the Department of Health and Human Services.
12:09:10 A.M. -
H.R. 1
By unanimous consent, the Bishop (UT) amendment was withdrawn.
12:08:21 A.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 6 minutes of debate on the Bishop (UT) amendment number 515.
12:08:18 A.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Mr. Bishop (UT), numbered 515 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds for the National Landscape Conservation System.
12:07:35 A.M. -
H.R. 1
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Pompeo amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Pompeo demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
11:56:55 P.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Pompeo amendment number 545.
11:56:34 P.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Mr. Pompeo, numbered 545 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds to carry out any of the activities described in section 6A of the Consumer Product Safety Act.
11:56:06 P.M. -
H.R. 1
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the McKinley amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. McKinley demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
11:48:59 P.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 6 minutes of debate on the McKinley amendment number 217.
11:48:37 P.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Mr. McKinley, numbered 217 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds by EPA to develop, propose, finalize, implement, administer, or enforce any regulation that identifies or lists fossil fuel combustion waste as hazardous waste subject to regulation.
11:48:07 P.M. -
H.R. 1
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the McKinley amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. McKinley demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
11:38:35 P.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 6 minutes of debate on the McKinley amendment number 216.
11:38:12 P.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Mr. McKinley, numbered 216 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds used by the Administrator of the EPA to carry out section 404(c) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act
11:37:40 P.M. -
H.R. 1
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Sullivan amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Sullivan demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
11:31:16 P.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 6 minutes of debate on the Sullivan amendment number 94.
11:30:42 P.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Mr. Sullivan, numbered 94 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds in the decision of the Administrator of the EPA entitled "Partial Grant of Clean Air Act Waiver Application Submitted by Growth Energy to Increase the Allowable Ethanol Content of Gasoline to 15 percent"
11:30:06 P.M. -
H.R. 1
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Issa amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Issa demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
11:22:30 P.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 6 minutes of debate on the Issa amendment number 569.
11:22:01 P.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Mr. Issa, numbered 569 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds to fund periodic step increases described in Section 5335 of Title V of the United States Code.
11:21:43 P.M. -
H.R. 1
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Luetkemeyer amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Waxman demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
11:14:54 P.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 6 minutes of debate on the Luetkemeyer amendment number 149.
11:14:29 P.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Mr. Luetkemeyer, numbered 149 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds for contributions to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).
11:14:04 P.M. -
H.R. 1
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Luetkemeyer amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Luetkemeyer demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
11:07:57 P.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 6 minutes of debate on the Luetkemeyer amendment number 47.
11:07:29 P.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Mr. Luetkemeyer, numbered 47 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds for the study of the Missouri River Projects authorized in section 108 of the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2009.
11:06:52 P.M. -
H.R. 1
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Jones amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Jones demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
10:59:26 P.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 6 minutes of debate on the Jones amendment number 548.
10:59:04 P.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Mr. Jones, numbered 548 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds for any fishery under the jurisdiction of the South Atlantic, Mid-Atlantic, New England, or Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council.
10:58:14 P.M. -
H.R. 1
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Griffith (VA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Moran demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
10:51:50 P.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 6 minutes of debate on the Griffith (VA) amendment number 109.
10:51:34 P.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Mr. Griffith (VA), numbered 109 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit use of funds to the EPA, the Corps of Engineers, or the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement may be used to carry out, implement, administer, or enforce any policy or procedure set forth in the memorandum issued by the EPA.
10:50:52 P.M. -
H.R. 1
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Lee(CA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. Lee (CA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
10:44:18 P.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 6 minutes of debate on the Lee (CA) amendment number 141.
10:43:45 P.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Ms. Lee (CA), numbered 141 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds for any account of the Department of Defense (other than accounts listed in subsection (b)) in excess of the amount made available for such account for fiscal year 2008.
10:43:17 P.M. -
H.R. 1
On agreeing to the Kucinich amendment; Failed by voice vote.
10:37:55 P.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 6 minutes of debate on the Kucinich amendment number 233.
10:37:23 P.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Mr. Kucinich, numbered 233 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds for the missile defense program of the Department of Defense.
10:36:46 P.M. -
H.R. 1
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Hall(TX) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Dicks demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
10:30:39 P.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 6 minutes of debate on the Hall(TX) amendment number 495.
10:30:22 P.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Mr. Hall, numbered 495 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds to implement, establish, or create a NOAA Climate Service as described in the "Draft NOAA Climate Service Strategic Vision and Framework" published at 75 Feb. Reg. 57739.
10:27:08 P.M. -
H.R. 1
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Guinta amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Guinta demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
10:20:17 P.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 6 minutes of debate on the Guinta amendment number 166.
10:19:56 P.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Mr. Guinta, numbered 166 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds to enter into, after the date of the enactment of this Act, a Government contract that requires a project labor agreement.
10:18:57 P.M. -
H.R. 1
By unanimous consent, the Flake amendment was withdrawn.
10:17:05 P.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Mr. Flake, numbered 367 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit use of funds in the bill to pay salaries and expenses of Agriculture Department personnel to provide Food Security Act benefits to a person or legal entity if the average adjusted gross income of the person or legal entity exceeds $250,000.
10:16:49 P.M. -
H.R. 1
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 the noes had prevailed. Mr. Flake demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
10:13:54 P.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 6 minutes of debate on the Flake amendment number 377.
10:13:34 P.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Mr. Flake, numbered 377 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds for the construction of an ethanol blender pump or an ethanol storage facility.
10:12:32 P.M. -
H.R. 1
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
10:11:08 P.M. -
H.R. 1
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1 — "Making appropriations for the Department of Defense and the other departments and agencies of the Government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011, and for other purposes."
10:10:24 P.M. -
ORDER OF PROCEDURE - Mr. Rogers (KY) asked unanimous consent that during further consideration of H.R. 1 in the Committee of the Whole, pursuant to applicable previous orders of the House, each amendment otherwise debatable for 10 minutes instead be debatable for 6 minutes. Agreed to without objection.
10:10:23 P.M. -
H.R. 1
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 1 as unfinished business.
10:10:12 P.M. -
H.R. 1
On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
10:09:54 P.M. -
H.R. 1
Mr. Rogers (KY) moved that the committee rise.
9:58:42 P.M. -
H.R. 1
On agreeing to the Stearns amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 231 - 191 (Roll no. 124).
9:55:28 P.M. -
H.R. 1
On agreeing to the Rooney amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 237 - 189 (Roll no. 123).
9:52:28 P.M. -
H.R. 1
On agreeing to the Neugebauer amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 63 - 362 (Roll no. 122).
9:49:48 P.M. -
H.R. 1
On agreeing to the Gardner amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 241 - 184 (Roll no. 121).
9:46:40 P.M. -
H.R. 1
On agreeing to the Goodlatte amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 230 - 195 (Roll no. 120).
9:43:39 P.M. -
H.R. 1
On agreeing to the Johnson (OH) amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 239 - 186 (Roll no. 119).
9:40:21 P.M. -
H.R. 1
On agreeing to the Polis amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 74 - 351 (Roll no. 118).
9:37:24 P.M. -
H.R. 1
On agreeing to the Kaptur amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 32 - 394 (Roll no. 117).
9:34:36 P.M. -
H.R. 1
On agreeing to the Forbes amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 241 - 184 (Roll no. 116).
9:31:23 P.M. -
H.R. 1
On agreeing to the Boren amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 277 - 149 (Roll no. 115).
9:28:39 P.M. -
H.R. 1
On agreeing to the Blumenauer amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 185 - 241 (Roll no. 114).
9:25:25 P.M. -
H.R. 1
On agreeing to the Herger amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 227 - 197 (Roll no. 113).
9:22:06 P.M. -
H.R. 1
On agreeing to the McDermott amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 91 - 333 (Roll no. 112).
9:19:09 P.M. -
H.R. 1
On agreeing to the McClintock amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 215 - 210 (Roll no. 111).
9:15:39 P.M. -
H.R. 1
On agreeing to the Price (GA) amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 241 - 185 (Roll no. 110).
9:12:40 P.M. -
H.R. 1
On agreeing to the Markey amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 174 - 251 (Roll no. 109).
9:09:04 P.M. -
H.R. 1
On agreeing to the Wu amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 87 - 338 (Roll no. 108).
9:05:26 P.M. -
H.R. 1
On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 177 - 243 (Roll no. 107).
9:02:28 P.M. -
H.R. 1
On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 74 - 348 (Roll no. 106).
8:59:21 P.M. -
H.R. 1
On agreeing to the Campbell amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 68 - 357 (Roll no. 105).
8:55:37 P.M. -
H.R. 1
On agreeing to the Bishop (NY) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 156 - 269 (Roll no. 104).
8:33:36 P.M. -
H.R. 1
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings were postponed.
8:31:35 P.M. -
H.R. 1
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Stearns amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Stearns demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
8:25:25 P.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Stearns amendment number 8.
8:25:21 P.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Mr. Stearns, numbered 8 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds in H.R. 1 for the design, renovation, construction, or rental of any headquarters for the United Nations in any location in the United States.
8:24:54 P.M. -
H.R. 1
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Rooney amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Rooney demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
8:14:46 P.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rooney amendment number 13.
8:14:40 P.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Mr. Rooney, numbered 13 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds in H.R. 1 from being used to implement, administer, or enforce the rule entitled "Water Quality Standards for the State of Florida's Lakes and Flowing Waters" published in the Federal Register by the Environmental Protection Agency on December 6, 2010.
8:13:47 P.M. -
H.R. 1
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Neugebauer amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Neugebauer demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
8:03:49 P.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Neugebauer amendment number 151.
8:03:46 P.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Mr. Neugebauer, numbered 151 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds in H.R. 1 for repair, alteration, or improvement of the Executive Residence at the White House.
8:03:21 P.M. -
H.R. 1
On agreeing to the Weiner amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
8:00:31 P.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Weiner amendment number 101.
8:00:29 P.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Mr. Weiner, numbered 101 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds in H.R. 1 for non-recourse loans for mohair.
7:59:55 P.M. -
H.R. 1
On agreeing to the Weiner amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
7:56:23 P.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Weiner amendment number 126.
7:56:20 P.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Mr. Weiner, numbered 126 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds in H.R. 1 for assistance to Saudi Arabia.
7:54:14 P.M. -
H.R. 1
Mr. Rogers (KY) raised a point of order against the Kaptur amendments. Mr. Rogers (KY) stated that the provisions of the amendments violate the Budget Act. The Chair sustained the point of order.
7:47:52 P.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Kaptur amendments en bloc, pending the reservation of a point of order.
7:47:46 P.M. -
H.R. 1
Amendments en bloc offered by Ms. Kaptur, consisting of amendments numbered 329, 330, and 331 printed in the Congressional Record.
7:46:49 P.M. -
H.R. 1
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Gardner amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Ms. DeLauro demanded a recorded vote and the Chai r postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced
7:34:50 P.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gardner amendment number 79.
7:34:48 P.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Mr. Gardner, numbered 79 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds in H.R. 1 from being used to pay the salary of any officer or employee of the the Department of Health and Human Services who develops or promulgates regulations or guidance with regard to Exchanges under subtitle D of title I of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
7:34:24 P.M. -
H.R. 1
On agreeing to the Matheson amendment Failed by voice vote.
7:30:04 P.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Matheson amendment number 497.
7:29:50 P.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Mr. Matheson, numbered 497 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce the amount of appropriations made available by H.R. 1, excluding the Department of Defense and the U.S. Postal Service, by $280,000,000.
7:29:15 P.M. -
H.R. 1
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Goodlatte amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Moran (VA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chai r postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
7:16:01 P.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Goodlatte amendment number 467.
7:15:59 P.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Mr. Goodlatte, numbered 467 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds in H.R. 1 from being used to develop, promulgate, evaluate, implement, provide oversight to, or backstop total maximum daily loads or watershed implementation plans for the Chesapeake Bay Watershed.
7:12:32 P.M. -
H.R. 1
Mr. Serrano raised a point of order against the McMorris Rodgers amendment. Mr. Serrano stated that the provisions of the amendment violate the Budget Act. The Chair sustained the point of order.
7:09:24 P.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McMorris Rodgers amendment number 274, pending the reservation of a point of order.
7:09:10 P.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Mrs. McMorris Rodgers, numbered 274 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds in H.R. 1 from being used to pay any employee, contractor, or grantee of the Internal Revenue Service to implement or enforce the provisions of, or amendments made by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act or the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010.
7:08:50 P.M. -
H.R. 1
On agreeing to the Matheson amendment Failed by voice vote.
7:05:02 P.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Matheson amendment number 496.
7:04:59 P.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Mr. Matheson, numbered 496 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce the use of funds, excluding funds for the Departments of Defense and Homeland Security, by $600,000,000.
7:04:41 P.M. -
H.R. 1
On agreeing to the Matheson amendment Agreed to by voice vote.
7:02:38 P.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Matheson amendment number 38.
7:02:33 P.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Mr. Matheson, numbered 38 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds in H.R. 1 from being used for the Community Connect broadband grant program administered by the Rural Utilities Service of the Department of Agriculture.
7:01:15 P.M. -
H.R. 1
On agreeing to the Reed amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
7:00:31 P.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Reed amendment number 583.
7:00:26 P.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Mr. Reed, numbered 583 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds in H.R. 1 to be used to change any rate of salary or basic pay pursuant to section 1113 of Public Law 111-32.
6:59:58 P.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - At the conclusion of debate on the Johnson (OH) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes 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.
6:48:22 P.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Johnson (OH) amendment number 498.
6:48:19 P.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Mr. Johnson (OH), numbered 498 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds to be used to develop, carry out, implement, or otherwise enforce proposed regulations published June 18, 2010 (75 Fed. Reg. 34,667) by the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement of the Department of the Interior.
6:47:41 P.M. -
H.R. 1
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Polis amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Polis demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
6:38:12 P.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Polis amendment number 46.
6:38:10 P.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Mr. Polis, numbered 46 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds to maintain an end strength level of members of the Armed Forces of the United States assigned to permanent duty in Europe in excess of 35,000 members and end strength levels for active duty members of the Army, Navy, and Air Force of 565,275, 328,250, and 329,275, respectively, and the amounts otherwise provided by this Act for "Military Personnel, Army", "Military Personnel, Navy" and "Military Personnel, Air Force" in title I of division A are hereby reduced by $155,914,688, $18,047,700, and $118,488,825, respectively.
6:37:31 P.M. -
H.R. 1
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Kaptur amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. Kaptur demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
6:24:36 P.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Kaptur amendment number 333.
6:24:32 P.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Ms. Kaptur, numbered 333 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce by 75 percent the amount made available for the Payment in Lieu of Taxes program.
6:23:45 P.M. -
H.R. 1
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Forbes amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Dicks demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
6:16:43 P.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Forbes amendment number 146.
6:16:40 P.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Mr. Forbes, numbered 146 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds made available by division A of this Act for Department of Defense, Operation and Maintenance, Defense-wide may be used for official representation purposes, as defined by Department of Defense Instruction 7250.13, dated June 30, 2009.
6:15:22 P.M. -
H.R. 1
On agreeing to the Forbes amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
6:04:34 P.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Forbes amendment number 145.
6:04:32 P.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Mr. Forbes, numbered 145 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds to be used to take any action to effect or implement the disestablishment, closure, or realignment of the United States Joint Forces Command.
6:03:59 P.M. -
H.R. 1
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Boren amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Rehberg demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
5:53:08 P.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Boren amendment number 566.
5:53:02 P.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Mr. Boren, numbered 566 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds to be used to require a person licensed under section 923 of title 18, United States Code, to report information to the Department of Justice regarding the sale of multiple rifles or shotguns to the same person.
5:51:48 P.M. -
H.R. 1
Mr. Frelinghuysen raised a point of order against the Clyburn amendment. Mr. Frelinghuysen states that the amendment seeks to change existing law and constitutes legislation in an appropriation bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.
5:44:32 P.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Clyburn amendment number 408, pending the reservation of a point of order.
5:44:27 P.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Mr. Clyburn, numbered 408 printed in the Congressional Record to require 10 percent of the funds made available by this Act, for stated Departments and activities, be allocated for assistance in persistent poverty counties.
5:43:51 P.M. -
H.R. 1
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Blumenauer amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Blumenauer demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
5:30:58 P.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Blumenauer amendment number 323.
5:30:56 P.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Mr. Blumenauer, numbered 323 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds for the salaries and expenses of personnel of the Department of Agriculture to provide benefits described in section 1001D(b)(1)(C) of the Food Security Act of 1985 (7 U.S.C. 1308-3a(b)(1)(C)) to a person or legal entity in excess of $250,000.
5:29:20 P.M. -
H.R. 1
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Herger amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Herger demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
5:19:19 P.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Herger amendment number 177.
5:19:14 P.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Mr. Herger, numbered 177 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds for the Secretary of Agriculture to implement or enforce Subpart B of the Travel Management Rule, relating to the designation of roads, trails, and areas for motor vehicle use, in any administrative unit of the National Forest System.
5:18:52 P.M. -
H.R. 1
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the McDermott amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. McDermott demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
5:06:17 P.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McDermott amendment number 99, pending the reservation of a point of order. Subsequently, the reservation of the point of order was withdrawn.
5:06:11 P.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Mr. McDermott, numbered 99 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds to be used to plan for, begin, continue, finish, process, or approve the relocation of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Marine Operations Center-Pacific from Seattle, Washington, to Newport, Oregon.
5:05:00 P.M. -
H.R. 1
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 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.
4:45:17 P.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McClintock amendment number 296.
4:44:54 P.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Mr. McClintock, numbered 296 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds to implement the Klamath Dam Removal and Sedimentation Study.
4:43:59 P.M. -
H.R. 1
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Price (GA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Ms. DeLauro demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
4:32:47 P.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Price (GA) amendment number 409.
4:32:22 P.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Mr. Price (GA), numbered 409 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds made available by division B of the Public Health Service Act to implement or enforce section 2718 of the Act.
4:31:00 P.M. -
H.R. 1
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Markey (MA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Markey (MA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
4:07:20 P.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Markey (MA) amendment number 27.
4:06:59 P.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Mr. Markey, numbered 27 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds to be used to issue any new lease that authorizes production of oil or natural gas under the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act.
4:06:07 P.M. -
H.R. 1
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Wu amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Wu demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
4:00:09 P.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Wu amendment number 526.
3:59:43 P.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Mr. Wu, numbered 526 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds to be used to implement, administer, or enforce section 3(e) of the Natural Gas Act (15 U.S.C. 717b(e)).
3:59:00 P.M. -
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POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Broun (GA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced 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.
3:47:08 P.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Broun (GA) amendment number 263.
3:46:46 P.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Mr. Broun (GA), numbered 263 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds in this Act to pay and dues to the United Nations.
3:45:11 P.M. -
H.R. 1
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Broun (GA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced 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.
3:35:25 P.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Broun (GA) amendment number 246.
3:34:24 P.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Mr. Broun (GA), numbered 246 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds for beach replenishment projects by the Army Corps of Engineers.
3:33:24 P.M. -
H.R. 1
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Campbell amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced 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.
3:22:35 P.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Campbell amendment number 519.
3:22:08 P.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Mr. Campbell, numbered 519 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce funds by 3.5 percent for the Departments of Defense and Homeland Security.
3:21:28 P.M. -
H.R. 1
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Bishop (NY) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Bishop (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.
3:12:56 P.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bishop (NY) amendment number 414.
3:12:35 P.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Mr. Bishop (NY), numbered 414 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds for the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility in Manhattan, Kansas.
3:11:26 P.M. -
H.R. 1
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
3:11:09 P.M. -
H.R. 1
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1 — "Making appropriations for the Department of Defense and the other departments and agencies of the Government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011, and for other purposes."
3:10:09 P.M. -
ORDER OF PROCEDURE - Mr. Rogers (KY) asked unanimous consent that, during further consideration of H.R. 1 in the Committee of the Whole pursuant to H. Res. 92 and the order of the House of February 17, 2011, the Chair of the Committee on Appropriations may offer amendments en bloc from the list of amendments made in order by the previous order of the House of February 17; that each group of amendments offered en bloc be debatable for 10 minutes; and shall not be subject to amendment or a division of the question. Agreed to without objection.
3:10:02 P.M. -
H.R. 1
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 1 as unfinished business.
3:09:48 P.M. -
H.R. 1
On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
3:09:19 P.M. -
H.R. 1
Mr. Rogers (KY) moved that the committee rise.
3:07:54 P.M. -
H.R. 1
Mr. Aderholt raised a point of order against the Bishop (NY) amendment. stating that the amendment seeks to change existing law and constitutes legislation in an appropriation bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.
3:03:25 P.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bishop (NY) amendment number 336, pending reservation of a point of order.
3:02:56 P.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Mr. Bishop (NY), numbered 336 printed in the Congressional Record directing the Director of the Congressional Budget Office and the Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics to study the effect of this Act not later than 90 days of its enactment.
2:46:22 P.M. -
H.R. 1
On agreeing to the Blackburn amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 147 - 281 (Roll no. 103).
2:42:49 P.M. -
H.R. 1
On agreeing to the Kind amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 123 - 306 (Roll no. 102).
2:39:24 P.M. -
H.R. 1
On agreeing to the Kind amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 183 - 246 (Roll no. 101).
2:35:15 P.M. -
H.R. 1
On agreeing to the Emerson amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 246 - 182 (Roll no. 100).
2:31:57 P.M. -
H.R. 1
On agreeing to the King (IA) amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 237 - 191 (Roll no. 99).
2:27:44 P.M. -
H.R. 1
On agreeing to the King (IA) amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 241 - 187 (Roll no. 98).
2:26:18 P.M. -
H.R. 1
On agreeing to the Rehberg amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 239 - 187 (Roll no. 97).
2:24:00 P.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Mr. Rehberg, numbered 575 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds to pay any employee, officer, contractor, or grantee of any department or agency to implement the provisions of The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act or title I or subtitle B of title II of the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010.
2:23:04 P.M. -
H.R. 1
On agreeing to the Poe (TX) amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 249 - 177 (Roll no. 96).
2:19:32 P.M. -
H.R. 1
On agreeing to the Nadler amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 196 - 231 (Roll no. 95).
2:16:24 P.M. -
H.R. 1
On agreeing to the Young (AK) amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 243 - 185 (Roll no. 94).
2:13:06 P.M. -
H.R. 1
On agreeing to the Pence amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 240 - 185, 1 Present (Roll no. 93).
2:10:02 P.M. -
H.R. 1
On agreeing to the Kline amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 289 - 136, 1 Present (Roll no. 92).
2:06:42 P.M. -
H.R. 1
On agreeing to the Nadler amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 98 - 331 (Roll no. 91).
1:58:02 P.M. -
H.R. 1
On agreeing to the McCollum amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 148 - 281 (Roll no. 90).
1:31:44 P.M. -
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Mr. Fattah raised a point of order against the Poe (TX) amendment. Mr. Fattah stated that the amendment seeks to change existing law and constitutes legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.
1:27:48 P.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Poe amendment number 199, pending the reservation of a point of order.
1:25:00 P.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Mr. Poe (TX), numbered 199 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds used by the Department of Justice, or any other Agency, to litigate the continuation of the case United States of America v. the State of Arizona and Janice K. Brewer regarding Arizona law S.B. 1070.
1:24:48 P.M. -
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POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Blackburn amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mrs Blackburn demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
12:46:19 P.M. -
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DEBATE - The Committee continued with further debate on the Blackburn amendment number 104.
12:46:18 P.M. -
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The Committee resumed its sitting.
12:45:52 P.M. -
The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S. 365, S. 266, and S. 307.
12:45:31 P.M. -
The Committee rose informally to receive a message from the Senate.
12:36:07 P.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 30 minutes of debate on the Blackburn amendment number 104.
12:36:05 P.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Mrs. Blackburn, numbered 104 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce spending by 5.5% in 8 non-securiy spending subsections of the bill and reduce Legislative Branch appropriations by 11%.
12:29:30 P.M. -
H.R. 1
By unanimous consent, the Polis amendment was withdrawn.
12:26:10 P.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Polis amendment number 48.
12:26:07 P.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Mr. Polis, numbered 48 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibt the use of funds in H.R. 1 to be used to enforce section 75.708 of title 34, Code of Federal Regulations, as it relates to section 5205 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7221d).
12:25:26 P.M. -
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POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Kind amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Kind demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
12:16:07 P.M. -
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DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Kind amendment number 88.
12:16:06 P.M. -
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An amendment, offered by Mr. Kind, numbered 88 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds in division A of H.R. 1 to be used to research, develop, or test the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle and the Surface-Launched Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile program.
12:15:11 P.M. -
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POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Kind amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Kind demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
12:03:36 P.M. -
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DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Kind amendment number 89.
12:03:34 P.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Mr. Kind, numbered 89 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds in H.R. 1 to provide payments (or to pay the salaries and expenses of personnel to provide payments) to the Brazil Cotton Institute.
12:02:09 P.M. -
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Mr. Rogers (KY) raised a point of order against the Schrader amendment. Mr. Rogers (KY) stated that the amendment seeks to change existing law and constitutes legislation in an appropriationbill. The Chair sustained the point of order.
11:58:03 A.M. -
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DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Schrader amendment number 552, pending the reservation of a point of order.
11:58:01 A.M. -
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An amendment, offered by Mr. Schrader, numbered 552 printed in the Congressional Record to set new 302(b) limits and appropriates more to Homeland Security.
11:57:09 A.M. -
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POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Emerson amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Serrano demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
11:43:43 A.M. -
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DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Emerson amendment number 83.
11:43:40 A.M. -
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An amendment, offered by Mrs. Emerson, numbered 83 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds in H.R. 1 to be used by the Internal Revenue Service to implement or enforce section 5000A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, section 6055 of such Code, section 1502(c) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, or any amendments made by section 1502(b) of such Act.
11:42:37 A.M. -
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POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the King (IA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Ms. DeLauro demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
11:26:36 A.M. -
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DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the King (IA) amendment number 268, pending the reservation of a point of order. Subsequently, the point of order was withdrawn.
11:26:00 A.M. -
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An amendment, offered by Mr. King (IA), numbered 268 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit funds in H.R. 1 to be used to pay the salary of any officer or employee of any Federal department or agency with respect to carrying out the provisions of Public Law 111-148 (Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act), Public Law 111-152 (Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010), or any amendment made by such either Public Law.
11:25:30 A.M. -
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POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the King (IA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Ms. DeLauro demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
11:04:56 A.M. -
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DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the King (IA) amendment number 267.
11:04:52 A.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Mr. King (IA), numbered 267 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds in H.R. 1 to be used to carry out the provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act, or any amendment made by either such Public Law.
11:03:27 A.M. -
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Ms. DeLauro raised a point of order against the King (IA) amendment. Ms. DeLauro stated that the amendment seeks to change existing law and constitutes legislation in an appropriation bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.
11:01:19 A.M. -
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POINT OF ORDER - Ms. DeLauro reserved a point of order against the King (IA) amendment numbered 266 printed in the Congressional Record.
10:48:04 A.M. -
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DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the King (IA) amendment number 266, pending reservation of a point of order.
10:47:04 A.M. -
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An amendment, offered by Mr. King (IA), numbered 266 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds in H.R. 1 or any previous Act, to be used to carry out the provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act, or any amendment made by either such Public Law.
10:44:52 A.M. -
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POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Rehberg amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Rehberg demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
9:21:17 A.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 60 minutes of debate on the Rehberg amendment.
9:20:16 A.M. -
H.R. 1
Ms. DeLauro raised a point of order against the Rehberg amendment. Ms. Delauro stated that the amendment proposes an increase in net budget authority in the bill. Point of order overruled by the Chair.
9:13:13 A.M. -
H.R. 1
POINT OF ORDER - Ms. Delauro reserved a point of order against the Rehberg amendment numbered 575 printed in the Congressional Record.
9:12:38 A.M. -
H.R. 1
An amendment, offered by Mr. Rehberg, numbered 575 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds to pay any employee, officer, contractor, or grantee of any department or agency to implement the provisions of The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act or title I or subtitle B of title II of the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010.
9:11:26 A.M. -
H.R. 1
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
9:11:07 A.M. -
H.R. 1
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1 — "Making appropriations for the Department of Defense and the other departments and agencies of the Government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011, and for other purposes."
9:03:00 A.M. -
H.R. 1
AMENDMENTS IN ORDER - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, during further consideration of HR. 1 in the Committee of the Whole and pursuant to H. Res. 92, the following amendments are in order: Nos. 8, 13, 19, 23, 27, 38, 42, 46, 47, 48, 49, 51, 54, 55, 79, 80, 83, 88, 89, 94, 99, 101, 104, 109, 117, 120, 126, 127, 137, 141, 144, 145, 146, 149, 151, 154, 159, 164, 166, 172, 174, 177, 185, 199, 200, 207, 216, 217, 233, 241, 246, 251, 255, 261, 263, 266, 267, 268, 273, 274, 278, 280, 281, 296, 323, 329, 330, 331, 333, 336, 342, 344, 345, 348, 367, 369, 377, 392, 396, 400, 401, 405, 408, 409, 414, 424, 429, 430, 439, 445, 448, 463, 464, 465, 466, 467, 471, 480, 482, 483, 495, 496, 497, 498, 504, 507, 515, 519, 524, 525, 526, 533, 534, 536, 540, 543, 545, 548, 552, 560, 563, 566, 567, 569, 570, 575, 577, 578, and 583.
9:02:20 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.
9:01:47 A.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Price of GA to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:01:35 A.M. -
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
9:01:08 A.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin.
9:00:15 A.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF FEBRUARY 28, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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8:11:31 P.M. -
The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on March 1, 2011.
8:11:30 P.M. -
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
8:11:15 P.M. -
Mrs. Christensen moved that the House do now adjourn.
7:23:18 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
7:11:29 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
7:10:02 P.M. -
Mr. Price (GA) asked unanimous consent That it may be in order at any time on Wednesday, March 9, 2011, for the Speaker to declare a recess, subject to the call of the Chair, for the purpose of receiving in joint meeting The Honorable Julia Gillard, Prime Minister of Australia. Agreed to without objection.
7:09:17 P.M. -
H.R. 368
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:09:16 P.M. -
H.R. 368
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 396 - 4 (Roll no. 150).
7:03:01 P.M. -
H.R. 368
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 368 — "To amend title 28, United States Code, to clarify and improve certain provisions relating to the removal of litigation against Federal officers or agencies to Federal courts, and for other purposes."
7:02:39 P.M. -
H.R. 347
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:02:38 P.M. -
H.R. 347
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 399 - 3 (Roll no. 149).
6:55:20 P.M. -
H.R. 347
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 347 — "To correct and simplify the drafting of section 1752 (relating to restricted buildings or grounds) of title 18, United States Code."
6:55:02 P.M. -
H.R. 394
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:55:00 P.M. -
H.R. 394
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 402 - 0 (Roll no. 148).
6:33:06 P.M. -
H.R. 394
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 394 — "To amend title 28, United States Code, to clarify the jurisdiction of the Federal courts, and for other purposes."
6:32:18 P.M. -
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
6:31:42 P.M. -
Mr. Woodall filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 115.
6:31:04 P.M. -
ADJUSTED WHOLE NUMBER OF THE HOUSE - Under clause 5(d) of rule 20, the Chair announces to the House that, in light of the resignation of the gentlewoman from California, Ms. Harman, the whole number of the House is 433.
6:31:03 P.M. -
The House received a communication from Representative Harman wherein she resigns as a member of the House of Representatives effective at 6:30 p.m. on February 28, 2011.
6:30:44 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of February 28.
2:45:30 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
2:44:58 P.M. -
H.R. 347
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.
2:37:57 P.M. -
H.R. 347
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 347.
2:37:55 P.M. -
H.R. 347
Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:37:40 P.M. -
H.R. 347
Mr. Lungren, Daniel E. moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 347 — "To correct and simplify the drafting of section 1752 (relating to restricted buildings or grounds) of title 18, United States Code."
2:37:07 P.M. -
H.R. 368
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.
2:28:12 P.M. -
H.R. 368
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 368.
2:28:10 P.M. -
H.R. 368
Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:28:00 P.M. -
H.R. 368
Mr. Lungren, Daniel E. moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 368 — "To amend title 28, United States Code, to clarify and improve certain provisions relating to the removal of litigation against Federal officers or agencies to Federal courts, and for other purposes."
2:27:32 P.M. -
H.R. 386
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:27:23 P.M. -
H.R. 386
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
2:19:29 P.M. -
H.R. 386
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 386.
2:19:27 P.M. -
H.R. 386
Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:19:07 P.M. -
H.R. 386
Mr. Lungren, Daniel E. moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 386 — "To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide penalties for aiming laser pointers at airplanes, and for other purposes."
2:18:52 P.M. -
H.R. 394
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.
2:14:36 P.M. -
H.R. 394
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 394.
2:14:35 P.M. -
H.R. 394
Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:14:20 P.M. -
H.R. 394
Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 394 — "To amend title 28, United States Code, to clarify the jurisdiction of the Federal courts, and for other purposes."
2:14:14 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
2:13:02 P.M. -
The House received a communication from Daniel J. Strodel, Chief Administrative Officer. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Mr. Strodel notified the House that he had been served with a subpoena for documents issued by a grand jury in the County of New York 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.
2:03:01 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:02:33 P.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Ms. McCollum to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:02:30 P.M. -
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:01:08 P.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by Reverend Gene Hemrick, Washington Theological Union, Washington, DC.
2:00:59 P.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable Robert E. Latta to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
2:00:46 P.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF MARCH 1, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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8:00:59 P.M. -
The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on March 2, 2011.
8:00:58 P.M. -
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
8:00:27 P.M. -
Mrs. McCarthy (NY) moved that the House do now adjourn.
4:28:49 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
4:26:59 P.M. -
Mr. Sessions filed reports from the Committee on Rules, H. Res. 128 and H. Res. 129.
4:19:23 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded further with one minute speeches.
4:14:19 P.M. -
On approving the Journal Agreed to by voice vote.
4:14:10 P.M. -
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on agreeing to the Speaker's approval of the Journal.
4:13:56 P.M. -
H.J. Res. 44
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:13:55 P.M. -
H.J. Res. 44
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 335 - 91 (Roll no. 154).
4:05:11 P.M. -
H.J. Res. 44
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 176 - 249 (Roll no. 153).
3:34:41 P.M. -
H.J. Res. 44
DEBATE - The House proceeded with ten minutes of debate on the Keating motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the Committee on Appropriations to report the bill back to the House forthwith with an amendment which inserts a section prohibiting the use of funds to be used for tax benefit or relief for any major integrated oil company.
3:31:59 P.M. -
H.J. Res. 44
Mr. Keating moved to recommit with instructions to Appropriations.
3:31:35 P.M. -
H.J. Res. 44
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
2:08:05 P.M. -
H.J. Res. 44
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 44.
2:07:54 P.M. -
H.J. Res. 44
Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 44 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. Bill is closed to amendments. All points of order against consideration of the joint resolution are waived.
2:07:49 P.M. -
H.J. Res. 44
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 115. H.J. Res. 44 — "Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2011, and for other purposes."
2:05:14 P.M. -
H. Res. 115
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:05:10 P.M. -
H. Res. 115
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 251 - 170 (Roll no. 152).
1:58:48 P.M. -
H. Res. 115
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 241 - 179 (Roll no. 151).
12:31:26 P.M. -
H. Res. 115
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 115.
12:31:09 P.M. -
H. Res. 115
Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 115 — "Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 44) making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2011, and for other purposes."
12:11:51 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House resumed with one minute speeches.
12:10:50 P.M. -
The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate agreed to S. Con. Res. 8 and S. Res. 78 .
12:03:55 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
12:03:03 P.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Duncan of TN to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:02:29 P.M. -
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS ON APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL - The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day's proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Duncan (TN) demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the Speaker's approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Duncan (TN) objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the Speaker's approval of the Journal until later in the legislative day.
12:01:36 P.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by Pastor Alisa Lasater Wailoo, Capitol Hill United Methodist Church, Washington, DC.
12:00:00 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 1.
11:28:20 A.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
10:02:55 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.
10:01:36 A.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable Daniel Webster to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:19 A.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF MARCH 2, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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7:56:34 P.M. -
The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on March 3, 2011.
7:56:33 P.M. -
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
7:56:23 P.M. -
Mr. King (IA) moved that the House do now adjourn.
5:54:09 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House resumed with special order speeches.
5:50:54 P.M. -
The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notice stating that the national emergency with respect to the actions and policies of certain members of the Government of Zimbabwe and other persons to undermine Zimbabwe's democratic processes or institutions is to continue in effect beyond March 6, 2011 -referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 112-12).
4:54:14 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
4:44:02 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
4:42:20 P.M. -
H.R. 662
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:42:19 P.M. -
H.R. 662
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 421 - 4 (Roll no. 160).
4:36:25 P.M. -
H.R. 662
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 181 - 246, 2 Present (Roll no. 159).
4:19:46 P.M. -
H.R. 662
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
4:10:18 P.M. -
H.R. 662
Floor summary: DEBATE - The House proceeded with ten minutes of debate on the Polis (CO) motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the Committee on Transportation to report the bill back to the House forthwith with an amendment which inserts a section rescinding all unobligated balances of contract authority provided or reserved for planning, design, or construction of the Gravina Island bridge, Alaska, or the Knik Arm bridge, Alaska.
4:09:57 P.M. -
H.R. 662
Mr. Polis moved to recommit with instructions to Transportation.
4:09:05 P.M. -
H.R. 662
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
4:08:51 P.M. -
H.R. 662
On agreeing to the Mica amendment; Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 422 - 0 (Roll no. 158).
3:41:55 P.M. -
H.R. 662
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 128, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Mica amendment.
3:41:51 P.M. -
H.R. 662
An amendment, offered by Mr. Mica, Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 128 the text of the amendment is printed in House Report 112-20.
2:53:31 P.M. -
H.R. 662
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 662.
2:53:26 P.M. -
H.R. 662
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 662 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. A specified amendment is in order. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. The amendment printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution, if offered by Representative Mica of Florida or his designee, which shall be in order without intervention of any point of order, shall be considered as read, shall be separately debatable for 10 minutes equally divided and controlled by the proponent and an opponent and shall not be subject to a demand for a division of the question.
2:53:21 P.M. -
H.R. 662
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 128. H.R. 662 — "To provide an extension of Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other programs funded out of the Highway Trust Fund pending enactment of a multiyear law reauthorizing such programs."
2:52:33 P.M. -
The House received a communication from John L. Mica, Chairman. Mr. Mica notified the House that on February 16, 2011, the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure met in open session to consider a resolution related to the General Services Administration's (GSA) FY 2011 Capital Investment and Leasing Program. The resolution authorizes the consolidation of the operations of the National Gallery of Art and the Federal Trade Commission that will result in savings to the federal government. The Committee adopted the resolution by voice vote with a quorum present.
2:51:33 P.M. -
Mr. Westmoreland asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Wednesday, March 2, 2011, it adjourn to meet at 10 a.m. on Thursday, March 3, 2011. Agreed to without objection.
2:51:05 P.M. -
H. Res. 129
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:51:03 P.M. -
H. Res. 129
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 252 - 175 (Roll no. 157).
2:44:29 P.M. -
H. Res. 129
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 243 - 185 (Roll no. 156).
2:36:26 P.M. -
H. Res. 129
Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 129 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4) to repeal the expansion of information reporting requirements for payments of $600 or more to corporations, and for other purposes."
2:36:23 P.M. -
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on ordering the previous question on H. Res. 129 and agreeing to the resolution, if ordered all of which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
2:36:22 P.M. -
H. Res. 128
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:36:21 P.M. -
H. Res. 128
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 256 - 169 (Roll no. 155).
2:12:25 P.M. -
H. Res. 128
The previous question was ordered without objection.
1:29:16 P.M. -
H. Res. 128
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 128.
1:29:07 P.M. -
H. Res. 128
Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 128 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 662) to provide an extension of Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other programs funded out of the Highway Trust Fund pending enactment of a multiyear law reauthorizing such programs."
1:27:08 P.M. -
H. Res. 129
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 129, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question, and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Polis demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day.
12:22:46 P.M. -
H. Res. 129
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 129.
12:22:15 P.M. -
H. Res. 129
Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 129 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4) to repeal the expansion of information reporting requirements for payments of $600 or more to corporations, and for other purposes."
12:03:05 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
12:02:13 P.M. -
The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S. 388 and H.J. Res. 44.
12:01:41 P.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Carnahan to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:01:36 P.M. -
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:00:35 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 2.
10:32:43 A.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
10:01:33 A.M. -
MORNING-HOUR DEBATES - The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debates. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 12:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.
10:01:16 A.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable Kevin Yoder to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:01 A.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF MARCH 3, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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5:08:47 P.M. -
The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on March 4, 2011.
5:08:46 P.M. -
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
5:08:35 P.M. -
Mr. Pearce moved that the House do now adjourn.
4:47:29 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House resumed with Special Order speeches.
4:47:28 P.M. -
The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed H.R. 662.
2:47:27 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
2:46:57 P.M. -
The House received a communication from the Honorable Darrell Issa, Chairman, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Mr. Issa notified the House that he had been served with a subpoena for documents issued by the United States District Court for the District of Columbia in a civil case now pending before the Court and that after consultation with the Office of General Counsel, he will make the determinations required by Rule VIII.
2:41:56 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded further with one minute speeches.
2:41:37 P.M. -
Mr. Cantor asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Tuesday, March 8, 2011, it adjourn to meet at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 9, 2011 Agreed to without objection.
2:41:15 P.M. -
Mr. Cantor asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Friday, March 4, 2011, it adjourn to meet at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 8, 2011 for Morning-Hour Debate. Agreed to without objection.
2:41:00 P.M. -
Mr. Cantor asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Thursday, March 3, 2011, it adjourn to meet at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, March 4, 2011. Agreed to without objection.
2:11:18 P.M. -
H.R. 4
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:11:08 P.M. -
H.R. 4
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 314 - 112 (Roll no. 162).
1:46:07 P.M. -
H.R. 4
Point of order raised by Mr. Weiner on the voice vote of the measure. Mr Weiner stated that the bill purportedly included a Federal income tax increase making the clause 5b of Rule XXI requirement for a three-fifths majority for passage of the measure applicable. Point of order overruled by the Chair.
1:43:18 P.M. -
H.R. 4
On motion to table the motion to appeal the ruling of the chair Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 243 - 181 (Roll no. 161).
1:19:52 P.M. -
H.R. 4
Mr. Camp moved to table the motion to appeal the ruling of the chair
1:19:37 P.M. -
H.R. 4
Mr. Levin appealed the ruling of the chair. The question was then put on sustaining the ruling of the chair.
1:18:58 P.M. -
H.R. 4
Point of order sustained against the motion to recommit with instructions.
1:06:58 P.M. -
H.R. 4
Mr. Camp raised a point of order against the motion to recommit with instructions. Mr Camp stated that the motion violated clause 10 of rule XXI by proposing an increase in mandatory spending over a relevant period of time. Sustained by the Chair.
1:00:39 P.M. -
H.R. 4
The instructions contained in the McNerney motion seek to require the Committee on Ways and Means to report the bill back to the House forthwith with an amendment which inserts sections entitled "NONREFUNDABLE PERSONAL CREDIT FOR TAXPAYERS SUBJECT TO A TAX INCREASE UNDER THE SMALL BUSINESS PAPERWORK MANDATE ELIMINATION ACT OF 2011", "INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO DOMESTIC PRODUCTION ACTIVITIES", and "MAJOR INTEGRATED OIL COMPANIES INELIGIBLE FOR LAST-IN, FIRST-OUT MEHTOD OF INVENTORY".
1:00:38 P.M. -
H.R. 4
Mr. McNerney moved to recommit with instructions to Ways and Means.
1:00:02 P.M. -
H.R. 4
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
11:30:01 A.M. -
H.R. 4
DEBATE - The House resumed debate on H.R. 4.
11:29:00 A.M. -
H.R. 4
WORDS TAKEN DOWN - During the course of debate, exception was taken to certain words used in debate. Subsequently, unanimous consent was granted to withdraw the words and the House resumed debate on H.R. 4.
10:27:40 A.M. -
H.R. 4
DEBATE - The House proceeded with two hours and thirty minutes of debate on H.R. 4, as amended.
10:25:19 A.M. -
H.R. 4
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4 with 2 hours and 30 minutes of general debate. Motion to recommit with or without instructions is allowed. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments. The resolution provides that an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of the amendment recommended by the Committee on Ways and Means now printed in H.R. 705 shall be considered as adopted. The resolution waives all points of order against provisions in the bill, as amended. The waiver of all points of order against provisions in the bill, as amended, is prophylactic in nature.
10:25:14 A.M. -
H.R. 4
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 129. H.R. 4 — "To repeal the expansion of information reporting requirements for payments of $600 or more to corporations, and for other purposes."
10:05:28 A.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches, which by direction of the Chair would be limited to 10 per side of the aisle.
10:05:03 A.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Wilson of SC to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
10:04:58 A.M. -
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
10:01:00 A.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable Ted Poe to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:00 A.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
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LEGISLATIVE DAY OF MARCH 4, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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2:03:03 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on March 8, 2011 for Morning-Hour Debate.
2:02:47 P.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:02:39 P.M. -
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:01:27 P.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by Reverend Dr. Barry Black, Chaplain of the United States Senate, Washington DC.
2:01:00 P.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable Thomas J. Rooney to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
2:00:33 P.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF MARCH 8, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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8:08:22 P.M. -
The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on March 9, 2011.
8:08:21 P.M. -
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
8:08:03 P.M. -
Mr. Stutzman moved that the House do now adjourn.
7:09:27 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
7:07:39 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
7:04:13 P.M. -
Mr. Bishop (UT) filed reports from the Committee on Rules, H. Res. 150 and H. Res. 151.
7:03:35 P.M. -
H. Res. 149
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:03:33 P.M. -
H. Res. 149
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
7:03:00 P.M. -
H. Res. 149
Considered by unanimous consent. H. Res. 149 — "Electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives."
7:03:00 P.M. -
H. Res. 149
Mr. Larson (CT) asked unanimous consent to consider as introduced.
7:01:19 P.M. -
H.R. 525
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:01:13 P.M. -
H.R. 525
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 280 - 138 (Roll no. 164).
6:53:25 P.M. -
H.R. 525
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 525 — "To amend the Public Health Service Act to enhance and increase the number of veterinarians trained in veterinary public health."
6:52:50 P.M. -
H.R. 570
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:52:49 P.M. -
H.R. 570
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 401 - 12 (Roll no. 163).
6:31:50 P.M. -
H.R. 570
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 570 — "To amend the Public Health Service Act to enhance the roles of dentists and allied dental personnel in the Nation's disaster response framework, and for other purposes."
6:30:41 P.M. -
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
6:30:37 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 8.
4:31:56 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 P.M. today.
4:30:27 P.M. -
The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notification that the national emergency with respect to Iran shall continue - referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 112-13).
4:29:46 P.M. -
H.R. 525
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.
4:23:42 P.M. -
H.R. 525
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 525.
4:23:41 P.M. -
H.R. 525
Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:23:32 P.M. -
H.R. 525
Mr. Burgess moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 525 — "To amend the Public Health Service Act to enhance and increase the number of veterinarians trained in veterinary public health."
4:22:56 P.M. -
H.R. 570
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.
4:13:41 P.M. -
H.R. 570
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 570.
4:13:40 P.M. -
H.R. 570
Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:13:26 P.M. -
H.R. 570
Mr. Burgess moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 570 — "To amend the Public Health Service Act to enhance the roles of dentists and allied dental personnel in the Nation's disaster response framework, and for other purposes."
4:13:12 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until 6:30 p.m. today.
4:12:31 P.M. -
The House received a communication from the Honorable Mrs. Christensen . Mrs. Christensen submitted her resignation from the Committee on Homeland Security. The resignation was accepted without objection.
4:12:30 P.M. -
The House received a communication from the Honorable Mrs. Christensen . Mrs. Christensen submitted her resignation from the Committee on Natural Resources. The resignation was accepted without objection.
4:12:30 P.M. -
The House received a communication from Robin Reeder, Archivist, Office of the Clerk. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Ms. Reeder notified the House that she had been served with a civil subpoena, issued before the Evidentiary Panel for the State Bar of Texas, for documents and that after consultation with the Office of General Counsel, she had determined that compliance with the subpoena was inconsistent with the precedents and privileges of the House.
4:01:32 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
4:01:15 P.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Ms. Foxx to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
4:01:00 P.M. -
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
4:00:01 P.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin.
4:00:00 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 8.
2:23:01 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 4:00 P.M. today.
2:00:53 P.M. -
MORNING-HOUR DEBATES - The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debates. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 4:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.
2:00:46 P.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable Kevin Yoder to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
2:00:25 P.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF MARCH 9, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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5:31:41 P.M. -
The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on March 10, 2011.
5:31:39 P.M. -
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
5:31:25 P.M. -
Mr. King (IA) moved that the House do now adjourn.
2:43:47 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
2:36:00 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
2:35:05 P.M. -
The House received a communication from John Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives. The Speaker notified the House that he has appointed the Honorable Jerry Lewis, the Honorable Fred Upton, the Honorable Andy Harris, and the Honorable Frank R. Wolf to act as Speaker pro tempore to sign enrolled bills and joint resolutions through the remainder of the One Hundred Twelfth Congress.
2:35:00 P.M. -
JOINT ECONOMIC COMMITTEE - Pursuant to 15 U.S.C. 1024(a), and the order of the House of January 5, 2011, the Speaker appointed the following members of the House to the JOINT ECONOMIC COMMITTEE: Mr. Hinchey, Mrs. Maloney, Ms. Sanchez Loretta of and Mr. Cummings.
2:34:32 P.M. -
On approving the Journal Agreed to by recorded vote: 326 - 91, 1 Present (Roll no. 167).
2:26:23 P.M. -
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair annouced that the unfinished business was on the question of adoption of the Speaker's approval of the Journal which had been postponed earlier in the legislative day.
2:25:22 P.M. -
H. Res. 150
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:25:21 P.M. -
H. Res. 150
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 240 - 180 (Roll no. 166).
2:18:28 P.M. -
H. Res. 150
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 235 - 186 (Roll no. 165).
1:18:20 P.M. -
H. Res. 150
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 150.
1:16:12 P.M. -
H. Res. 150
Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 150 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 830) to rescind the unobligated funding for the FHA Refinance Program and to terminate the program."
1:15:36 P.M. -
H. Res. 151
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:15:18 P.M. -
H. Res. 151
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
1:15:10 P.M. -
H. Res. 151
The previous question was ordered without objection.
12:27:00 P.M. -
H. Res. 151
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 151.
12:25:18 P.M. -
H. Res. 151
Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 151 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 836) to rescind the unobligated funding for the Emergency Mortgage Relief Program and to terminate the program."
12:04:05 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
12:04:03 P.M. -
PRINTING OF PROCEEDINGS IN RECORD - Mr. Hensarling asked unanimous consent that the proceedings had during the recess be printed in the Congressional Record of today. Agreed to without objection.
12:03:32 P.M. -
H. Res. 155
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:03:19 P.M. -
H. Res. 155
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
12:03:08 P.M. -
H. Res. 155
Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 155 — "Electing a Member to a standing committee of the House of Representatives."
12:03:00 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 9.
11:42:32 A.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
11:42:02 A.M. -
JOINT MEETING DISSOLVED - The Speaker announced that the Joint Meeting was dissolved and that the House would recess subject to the call of the Chair.
10:50:45 A.M. -
JOINT MEETING - The House has reconvened in Joint Meeting with the Senate to receive an address by the Honorable Julia Gillard, Prime Minister of Australia.
10:50:29 A.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 9.
10:04:00 A.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House would recess and would reconvene in a Joint Meeting with the Senate for the purpose of receiving the Honorable Julia Gillard, Prime Minister of Australia. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
10:03:27 A.M. -
The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S. 23.
10:03:02 A.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Womack to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
10:02:42 A.M. -
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS ON APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL - The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day's proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Womack demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the Speaker's approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Womack objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the Speaker's approval of the Journal until later in the legislative day.
10:01:00 A.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin.
10:00:09 A.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable Virginia Foxx to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:00 A.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF MARCH 10, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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Yes
6:56:51 P.M. -
The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on March 11, 2011.
6:56:50 P.M. -
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
6:56:33 P.M. -
Mr. Jackson (IL) moved that the House do now adjourn.
4:40:32 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
4:36:59 P.M. -
H.R. 830
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. 830.
4:36:58 P.M. -
H.R. 830
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:36:57 P.M. -
H.R. 830
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 256 - 171 (Roll no. 171).
4:30:15 P.M. -
H.R. 830
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 185 - 243 (Roll no. 170).
4:12:45 P.M. -
H.R. 830
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
4:03:38 P.M. -
H.R. 830
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Deutch motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with amendments which provide a continuation of the provisions of the program for senior homeowners.
4:02:56 P.M. -
H.R. 830
Mr. Deutch moved to recommit with instructions to Financial Services.
4:00:45 P.M. -
H.R. 830
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.
4:00:33 P.M. -
H.R. 830
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
4:00:17 P.M. -
H.R. 830
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 830.
3:59:03 P.M. -
H.R. 830
On agreeing to the Waters amendment; as modified Agreed to by recorded vote: 278 - 147 (Roll no. 169).
3:52:28 P.M. -
H.R. 830
On agreeing to the Lynch amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 184 - 243 (Roll no. 168).
3:28:55 P.M. -
H.R. 830
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
3:27:28 P.M. -
H.R. 830
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair put the question on adoption of the Waters amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mrs. Biggert demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
3:21:32 P.M. -
H.R. 830
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 150, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Waters amendment number 6, as modified, under the five-minute rule.
3:20:57 P.M. -
H.R. 830
Waters amendment; modified by unanimous consent.
3:19:56 P.M. -
H.R. 830
An amendment, offered by Ms. Waters, numbered 6 printed in the Congressional Record to add a new section requiring the Secretary to post a statement prominently on the web which explains that the FHA Short Refinance Program has been terminated and includes a contact for borrowers who are uncertain as to how to proceed.
3:04:34 P.M. -
H.R. 830
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 150, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on pro forma amendments under the five-minute rule.
3:02:55 P.M. -
H.R. 830
Mrs. Biggert raised a point of order against the Garamendi amendment. Mrs. Biggert stated that the amendment was not germane and violated clause 7 of rule 16. The Chair sustained the point of order.
2:56:45 P.M. -
H.R. 830
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 150, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Garamendi amendment number 7 under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.
2:56:26 P.M. -
H.R. 830
An amendment, offered by Mr. Garamendi, numbered 7 printed in the Congressional Record to add a new section regarding treatment of bonuses for finacial sector employees.
2:55:21 P.M. -
H.R. 830
Mrs. Biggert raised a point of order against the Holt amendment. Mrs. Biggert stated that the amendment was not germane and violated clause 7 of rule 16. The Chair sustained the point of order.
2:52:26 P.M. -
H.R. 830
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 150, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Holt amendment number 8 under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.
2:52:21 P.M. -
H.R. 830
An amendment, offered by Mr. Holt, numbered 8 printed in the Congressional Record to add a new section detailing modifications of real property standard deduction.
2:45:42 P.M. -
H.R. 830
Mrs. Biggert raised a point of order against the Inslee amendment. Mrs. Biggert stated that the amendment was not germane and violated clause 7 of rule 16. The Chair sustained the point of order.
2:42:59 P.M. -
H.R. 830
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 150, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Inslee amendment number 14 under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.
2:42:26 P.M. -
H.R. 830
An amendment, offered by Mr. Inslee, numbered 14 printed in the Congressional Record to add a new section directing the Attorney General to pursue criminal prosecution of those who have failed to comply with State laws relating to foreclosure of mortgages on residential real property.
2:41:00 P.M. -
H.R. 830
Mrs. Biggert raised a point of order against the Sanchez, Loretta amendment. Mrs. Biggert stated that the amendment had the effect of increasing mandatory spending over a specified period of time and violated clause 10 of rule 21. The Chair sustained the point of order.
2:37:13 P.M. -
H.R. 830
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 150, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Loretta Sanchez amendment in the nature of a substitute number 15 under the five minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.
2:37:07 P.M. -
H.R. 830
An amendment, in the nature of a substitute offered by Ms. Sanchez, Loretta, numbered 15 printed in the Congressional Record to insert a complete new text detailing use of funding for an FHA Refinancing Program.
2:35:07 P.M. -
H.R. 830
Mrs. Biggert raised a point of order against the Waters amendment. Mrs. Biggert stated that the amendment was not germane and violated clause 7 of Rule XVI. The Chair sustained the point of order.
2:29:37 P.M. -
H.R. 830
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 150, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Waters amendment number 5 under the five minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.
2:29:34 P.M. -
H.R. 830
An amendment, offered by Ms. Waters, numbered 5 printed in the Congressional Record to direct the Housing and Urban Development Department, in consultation with the Treasury Department, to conduct a study on the negative impacts of underwater mortgage loans on the housing market and economy of the United States and to report on the findings.
2:24:27 P.M. -
H.R. 830
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on pro forma amendments under the five-minute rule.
2:23:26 P.M. -
H.R. 830
Mrs. Biggert raised a point of order against the Inslee amendment. Mrs. Biggert stated that the amendment was not germane. The Chair sustained the point of order.
2:19:40 P.M. -
H.R. 830
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 150, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Inslee amendment number 12 under the five minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.
2:19:38 P.M. -
H.R. 830
An amendment, offered by Mr. Inslee, numbered 12 printed in the Congressional Record to modify the bill's required study by the Housing and Urban Development Department on the FHA Refinance Program's use by, and effects on, certain homeowners to include a study on the need and appropriate guidelines for a replacement mortgage insurance program.
2:19:20 P.M. -
H.R. 830
On agreeing to the Paulsen amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
2:15:37 P.M. -
H.R. 830
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 150, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Paulsen amendment number 4 under the five minute rule.
2:15:34 P.M. -
H.R. 830
An amendment, offered by Mr. Paulsen, numbered 4 printed in the Congressional Record to include military servicemembers and veterans who have service-connected injuries, as well as survivors and dependents of such individuals, in a study on use of the FHA Refinance program.
2:14:12 P.M. -
H.R. 830
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Lynch amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Frank (MA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
2:00:37 P.M. -
H.R. 830
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 150, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Lynch amendment number 3 under the five-minute rule.
2:00:35 P.M. -
H.R. 830
An amendment, offered by Mr. Lynch, numbered 3 printed in the Congressional Record to strike language in the bill terminating the Mortgagee Letter 2010-23, which provided guidance for the FHA Refinance Program. The amendment also strikes language which prohibits the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development from issuing any regulation, order, or notice that is based on or substantially similar to such Mortgagee Letter.
1:59:16 P.M. -
H.R. 830
On agreeing to the Fitzpatrick amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
1:56:08 P.M. -
H.R. 830
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 150, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Fitzpatrick amendment number 11 under the five minute rule.
1:55:52 P.M. -
H.R. 830
An amendment, offered by Mr. Fitzpatrick, numbered 11 printed in the Congressional Record to require any unexpected balances for the FHA Refinance Program that are rescinded and canceled under the bill to be retained in the general fund of the Treasury for reducing the debt of the federal government.
1:40:25 P.M. -
H.R. 830
Mr. Bachus raised a point of order against the Maloney amendment. Mr. Bachus stated that the amendment was not germane and violated clause 7 of Rule XVI. The Chair sustained the point of order.
1:33:58 P.M. -
H.R. 830
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 150, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Maloney amendment number 9 under the five minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.
1:33:49 P.M. -
H.R. 830
An amendment, offered by Mrs. Maloney, numbered 9 printed in the Congressional Record to add a section which lists the number of underwater mortgages in 43 states and the District of Columbia.
12:26:00 P.M. -
H.R. 830
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 830.
12:25:49 P.M. -
H.R. 830
The Speaker designated the Honorable Charles F. Bass to act as Chairman of the Committee.
12:25:47 P.M. -
H.R. 830
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 150 and Rule XVIII.
12:25:23 P.M. -
H.R. 830
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 830 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 read by section. Specified amendments are in order. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Financial Services now printed in the bill.
12:25:18 P.M. -
H.R. 830
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 150. H.R. 830 — "To rescind the unobligated funding for the FHA Refinance Program and to terminate the program."
12:03:03 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.
12:02:12 P.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Wilson of SC to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:02:08 P.M. -
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:01:07 P.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by Reverend Raymond Bowman, Spruce Street Baptist Church, Nashville, Tennessee.
12:00:24 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 10.
10:51:50 A.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
10:01:00 A.M. -
MORNING-HOUR DEBATE - The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debates. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 12:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.
10:00:28 A.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable Robert E. Latta to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:16 A.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF MARCH 11, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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3:38:19 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on March 14, 2011.
3:37:42 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 11.
3:02:48 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
3:01:34 P.M. -
The House received a communication from Darrell E. Issa, Chairman, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. On March 3, 2011, Chairman Issa had notified the House formally, pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, that the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform had been served with a subpoena for documents issued by the United States District Court for the District of Columbia in a case pending before that Court. The notification referenced the pending case as a civil case, but was in fact a criminal case.
2:06:33 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
1:05:44 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
1:05:17 P.M. -
Mr. Cantor asked unanimous consent That when the House adjourns on Friday, March 11, 2011, it adjourn to meet at 12:00 p.m. on Monday, March 14, 2011, for Morning-Hour Debate. Agreed to without objection.
12:33:02 P.M. -
H.R. 836
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. 830.
12:33:01 P.M. -
H.R. 836
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:32:59 P.M. -
H.R. 836
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 242 - 177 (Roll no. 174).
12:26:47 P.M. -
H.R. 836
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 182 - 238 (Roll no. 173).
12:10:26 P.M. -
H.R. 836
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
11:57:30 A.M. -
H.R. 836
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with amendments which provide a continuation of the provisions of the program for military veteran homeowners.
11:56:26 A.M. -
H.R. 836
Mr. Connolly (VA) moved to recommit with instructions to Financial Services.
11:55:46 A.M. -
H.R. 836
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.
11:55:30 A.M. -
H.R. 836
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
11:54:52 A.M. -
H.R. 836
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 836.
11:54:35 A.M. -
H.R. 836
On agreeing to the Waters amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 185 - 237 (Roll no. 172).
11:32:20 A.M. -
H.R. 836
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the question of adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings were postponed.
11:24:55 A.M. -
H.R. 836
Mr. Hensarling raised a point of order against the Sanchez, Loretta amendment. Mr. Hensarling stated that the provisions of the amendment exceed the scope of the bill and the amendment is therefore,not germane. The Chair sustained the point of order.
11:19:25 A.M. -
H.R. 836
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 151, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Loretta Sanchez amendment number 7 under the five-minute rule, pending the reservation of a point of order.
11:19:22 A.M. -
H.R. 836
An amendment, offered by Ms. Sanchez, Loretta, numbered 7 printed in the Congressional Record to provide that the bill take effect on the first date occurring after enactment on which the Current Population Survey of the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Labor Department, as released monthly, identifies that the unemployment rate for the United States is equal to 7.5% or less.
11:18:36 A.M. -
H.R. 836
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Waters amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. Waters demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
10:49:59 A.M. -
H.R. 836
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 151, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Waters amendment number 4 under the five-minute rule.
10:49:05 A.M. -
H.R. 836
An amendment, offered by Ms. Waters, numbered 4 printed in the Congressional Record to direct Housing and Urban Development Department to publish on its website, no later than five days after the bill's enactment, to "contact your Member of Congress for assistance."
10:48:55 A.M. -
H.R. 836
On agreeing to the Neugebauer amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
10:46:51 A.M. -
H.R. 836
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 151, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Neugebauer amendment number 3 under the five-minute rule.
10:45:56 A.M. -
H.R. 836
An amendment, offered by Mr. Neugebauer, numbered 3 printed in the Congressional Record to include m ilitary servicemembers and veterans who have service-related injuries, as well as survivors and dependents of such individuals, in a study on use of the Emergency Mortgage Relief Program.
10:45:28 A.M. -
H.R. 836
On agreeing to the Canseco amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
10:26:59 A.M. -
H.R. 836
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 151, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Canseco amendment number 5 under the five-minute rule.
10:26:54 A.M. -
H.R. 836
An amendment, offered by Mr. Canseco, numbered 5 printed in the Congressional Record to provide that all unexpended balances rescinded and permanently canceled by the Emergency Mortgage Relief Program's termination be retained in the General Fund of the Treasury for reducing the federal government debt.
9:13:56 A.M. -
H.R. 836
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 836.
9:13:46 A.M. -
H.R. 836
The Speaker designated the Honorable Lynn A. Westmoreland to act as Chairman of the Committee.
9:13:45 A.M. -
H.R. 836
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 151 and Rule XVIII.
9:13:22 A.M. -
H.R. 836
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 836 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 read by section. Specified amendments are in order. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Financial Services now printed in the bill.
9:13:17 A.M. -
H.R. 836
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 151. H.R. 836 — "To rescind the unobligated funding for the Emergency Mortgage Relief Program and to terminate the program."
9:02:40 A.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
9:02:28 A.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Connolly of VA to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:01:00 A.M. -
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
9:00:48 A.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin.
9:00:37 A.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF MARCH 14, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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8:58:15 P.M. -
The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on March 15, 2011.
8:58:14 P.M. -
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
8:57:59 P.M. -
Mrs. Christensen moved that the House do now adjourn.
7:10:31 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
7:04:30 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
7:03:05 P.M. -
On approving the Journal Agreed to by voice vote.
7:02:09 P.M. -
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on agreeing to the Speaker's approval of the Journal.
7:02:08 P.M. -
H. Con. Res. 27
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:02:07 P.M. -
H. Con. Res. 27
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 396 - 0 (Roll no. 176).
6:55:21 P.M. -
H. Con. Res. 27
Considered as unfinished business. H. Con. Res. 27 — "Providing for the acceptance of a statue of Gerald R. Ford from the people of Michigan for placement in the United States Capitol."
6:54:14 P.M. -
MOMENT OF SILENCE - The House observed a moment of silence for all those who have perished in the aftermath of the devastating Earthquake and Tsunami that hit the nation of Japan.
6:53:13 P.M. -
H.R. 793
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:53:12 P.M. -
H.R. 793
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 394 - 0, 1 Present (Roll no. 175).
6:52:03 P.M. -
H.R. 793
Considered as unfinished business.
6:31:03 P.M. -
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
6:31:02 P.M. -
Mr. Woodall filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 167.
6:30:16 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 14.
5:36:56 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 P.M. today.
5:35:42 P.M. -
H. Con. Res. 27
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
5:12:43 P.M. -
H. Con. Res. 27
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 27.
5:12:40 P.M. -
H. Con. Res. 27
Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:12:21 P.M. -
H. Con. Res. 27
Mr. Lungren, Daniel E. moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. H. Con. Res. 27 — "Providing for the acceptance of a statue of Gerald R. Ford from the people of Michigan for placement in the United States Capitol."
5:12:03 P.M. -
H.R. 793
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
5:03:02 P.M. -
H.R. 793
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 793.
5:03:00 P.M. -
H.R. 793
Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:03:00 P.M. -
H.R. 793
Mr. Ross (FL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 793 — "To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 12781 Sir Francis Drake Boulevard in Inverness, California, as the "Specialist Jake Robert Velloza Post Office"."
5:02:36 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until 6:30 p.m. today.
5:02:00 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 14.
2:05:08 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
2:02:26 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:02:05 P.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Burgess to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:01:28 P.M. -
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS ON APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL - The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day's proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Campbell demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the Speaker's approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Campbell objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the Speaker's approval of the Journal until later in the legislative day.
2:00:29 P.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin.
2:00:26 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 14.
12:07:38 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.
12:00:50 P.M. -
MORNING-HOUR DEBATE - The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debates. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 2:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.
12:00:39 P.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable John Campbell to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
12:00:19 P.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF MARCH 15, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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6:03:26 P.M. -
The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on March 16, 2011.
6:03:25 P.M. -
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
6:03:10 P.M. -
Mr. Sessions moved that the House do now adjourn.
6:01:12 P.M. -
Mr. Sessions filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 170.
3:54:32 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
3:49:55 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House continued with one minute speeches.
3:48:54 P.M. -
H. Res. 168
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:48:49 P.M. -
H. Res. 168
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
3:48:34 P.M. -
H. Res. 168
Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 168 — "Electing certain Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives."
3:45:31 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
3:44:56 P.M. -
The House received a communication from the Honorable Mr. Marchant . Mr. Marchant submitted his resignation from the Committee on Financial Services. The resignation was accepted without objection.
3:41:53 P.M. -
H. Con. Res. 30
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:41:51 P.M. -
H. Con. Res. 30
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 232 - 197 (Roll no. 180).
3:33:09 P.M. -
H. Con. Res. 30
Considered as unfinished business. H. Con. Res. 30 — "Providing for a conditional adjournment of the House of Representatives and a conditional recess or adjournment of the Senate."
3:32:07 P.M. -
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of H. Con. Res. 30 which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
3:31:56 P.M. -
H.J. Res. 48
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:31:56 P.M. -
H.J. Res. 48
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 271 - 158 (Roll no. 179).
3:22:35 P.M. -
H.J. Res. 48
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 190 - 239 (Roll no. 178).
3:00:07 P.M. -
H.J. Res. 48
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
2:51:21 P.M. -
H.J. Res. 48
DEBATE - The House proceeded with ten minutes of debate on the Critz motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to prohibit use of funds in the joint resolution to develop or implement a system that cuts Social Security benefits, or that privatizes Social Security, or to develop or implement a system that cuts Medicare benefits, eliminates guaranteed health coverage for seniors, or establishes a Medicare voucher plan that limits payments to beneficiaries in order to purchase health care in the private sector.
2:50:54 P.M. -
H.J. Res. 48
Mr. Critz moved to recommit with instructions to Appropriations.
2:49:44 P.M. -
H.J. Res. 48
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
1:29:16 P.M. -
H.J. Res. 48
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 48.
1:28:42 P.M. -
H.J. Res. 48
Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 48 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. Bill is closed to amendments. All points of order against consideration of the joint resolution are waived.
1:28:37 P.M. -
H.J. Res. 48
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 167. H.J. Res. 48 — "Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2011, and for other purposes."
1:25:10 P.M. -
AGREEING TO SPEAKER'S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the question of agreeing to the Speaker's approval of the Journal and after putting the question to a voice vote, the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed and the Journal stood approved.
1:25:09 P.M. -
H. Res. 167
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:25:06 P.M. -
H. Res. 167
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 241 - 181 (Roll no. 177).
1:02:00 P.M. -
H. Res. 167
Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 167 — "Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 48) making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2011, and for other purposes."
1:01:00 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 15.
12:58:04 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 1:00 P.M. today.
12:56:29 P.M. -
H. Con. Res. 30
POSPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Con. Res. 30, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the resolution, and by voice vote, announced that the ayes ha d prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption until later in the legislative day.
12:54:56 P.M. -
H. Con. Res. 30
Considered as privileged matter. H. Con. Res. 30 — "Providing for a conditional adjournment of the House of Representatives and a conditional recess or adjournment of the Senate."
12:54:17 P.M. -
H. Res. 167
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 167, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the resolution, and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption until later in the legislative day.
12:53:50 P.M. -
H. Res. 167
The previous question was ordered without objection.
12:18:29 P.M. -
H. Res. 167
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 167.
12:17:31 P.M. -
H. Res. 167
Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 167 — "Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 48) making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2011, and for other purposes."
12:03:15 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.
12:03:04 P.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Baca to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:02:23 P.M. -
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS ON APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL - The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day's proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Poe (TX) demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the Speaker's approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Poe (TX) objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the Speaker's approval of the Journal until later in the legislative day.
12:00:59 P.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin.
12:00:55 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 15.
10:46:36 A.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
10:01:45 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.
10:01:24 A.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable Michael R. Turner to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:10 A.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF MARCH 16, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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8:10:50 P.M. -
The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on March 17, 2011.
8:10:15 P.M. -
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
8:10:08 P.M. -
Mr. Ellison moved that the House do now adjourn.
6:54:39 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
6:45:38 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
6:44:35 P.M. -
Mr. Dreier filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 174.
6:44:24 P.M. -
H.R. 861
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:44:23 P.M. -
H.R. 861
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 242 - 182 (Roll no. 188).
6:38:22 P.M. -
H.R. 861
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 153 - 272 (Roll no. 187).
6:22:11 P.M. -
H.R. 861
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
6:11:45 P.M. -
H.R. 861
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Braley (IA) motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to report the bill back to the House with an amendment to require that states give priority emphasis and consideration to rural areas when distributing Neighborhood Stabilization Program funds that were allocated by HUD and appropriated under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, pending reservation of a point of order. Subsequently, the reservation was removed.
6:11:30 P.M. -
H.R. 861
Mr. Braley (IA) moved to recommit with instructions to Financial Services.
6:09:57 P.M. -
H.R. 861
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
6:09:08 P.M. -
H.R. 861
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 861.
6:08:53 P.M. -
H.R. 861
On agreeing to the Maloney amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 179 - 246 (Roll no. 186).
6:02:43 P.M. -
H.R. 861
On agreeing to the Waters amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 178 - 249 (Roll no. 185).
5:56:16 P.M. -
H.R. 861
On agreeing to the Waters amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 174 - 248 (Roll no. 184).
5:48:51 P.M. -
H.R. 861
On agreeing to the Ellison amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 183 - 244 (Roll no. 183).
5:23:30 P.M. -
H.R. 861
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the question of adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings were postponed.
5:23:29 P.M. -
H.R. 861
On agreeing to the Castor (FL) amendments; Agreed to by voice vote.
5:12:55 P.M. -
H.R. 861
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 170, the Comittee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Castor amendments en bloc.
5:12:47 P.M. -
H.R. 861
Amendments en bloc offered by Ms. Castor (FL), consisting of amendments 9 and 10 printed in Part B of House Report 112-34.
5:11:46 P.M. -
H.R. 861
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Maloney amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. Maloney demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the amendment until later in the legislative day.
5:01:03 P.M. -
H.R. 861
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 170, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Maloney amendment number 8.
5:01:01 P.M. -
H.R. 861
An amendment, offered by Mrs. Maloney, numbered 8 printed in Part B of House Report 112-34 to list the number of homes in each state that have been vacant for 90 days or more and which would be eligible for rehabilitation under the program. Would also state that by voting to terminate this program, these units may not be able to be rehabilitated using NSP funds.
4:59:51 P.M. -
H.R. 861
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Waters amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. Waters demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the amendment until later in the legislative day.
4:52:59 P.M. -
H.R. 861
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 170, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Waters amendment number 7.
4:52:56 P.M. -
H.R. 861
An amendment, offered by Ms. Waters, numbered 7 printed in Part B of House Report 112-34 to require the Secretary of HUD to study the number of homes that will not be mitigated in each Congressional district as a result of the funding rescission, and report findings to Congress.
4:51:49 P.M. -
H.R. 861
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Waters amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. Waters demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the amendment until later in the legislative day.
4:42:40 P.M. -
H.R. 861
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 170, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Waters amendment number 6.
4:42:37 P.M. -
H.R. 861
An amendment, offered by Ms. Waters, numbered 6 printed in Part B of House Report 112-34 to require the Secretary of HUD to send a notice to NSP grantees that would have received funding under NSP that the program has been terminated.
4:41:48 P.M. -
H.R. 861
On agreeing to the Richardson amendment; Failed by voice vote.
4:31:39 P.M. -
H.R. 861
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 170, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Richardson amendment number 5.
4:31:36 P.M. -
H.R. 861
An amendment, offered by Ms. Richardson, numbered 5 printed in Part B of House Report 112-34 to amend the effective date of H.R. 861 to the sooner of: (1) 5 years from the date of enactment; or (2) the date when the national average of underwater mortgages on 1- to 4-family residential properties is 10 percent or less and the percentage of underwater mortgages relating to such properties in the state with the highest percentage of underwater residential properties is 15 percent or less.
4:30:59 P.M. -
H.R. 861
On agreeing to the Sanchez, Loretta amendment; Failed by voice vote.
4:21:33 P.M. -
H.R. 861
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 170, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Loretta Sanchez amendment number 4.
4:21:30 P.M. -
H.R. 861
An amendment, offered by Ms. Sanchez, Loretta, numbered 4 printed in Part B of House Report 112-34 to add a new section with Congressional findings that if the rescinded and canceled amounts were instead made available for NSP, the Congress could have rebuilt U.S. neighborhoods.
4:20:33 P.M. -
H.R. 861
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Ellison amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Ellison demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the amendment until later in the legislative day.
4:12:56 P.M. -
H.R. 861
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 170, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ellison amendment number 3.
4:12:53 P.M. -
H.R. 861
An amendment, offered by Mr. Ellison, numbered 3 printed in Part B of House Report 112-34 to provide findings for the need for and efficacy of the Neighborhood Stabilization Program.
4:10:45 P.M. -
H.R. 861
On agreeing to the Ellison amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
4:10:42 P.M. -
H.R. 861
VACATED PROCEEDINGS - Mr. Ellison asked unanimous consent to vacate the proceedings by which his amendment numbered 1 printed in Part B of House Report 112-34, was postponed, to the end that the Chair put the question on the amendment de novo. Agreed to without objection.
4:10:41 P.M. -
H.R. 861
On agreeing to the Hurt amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
4:00:07 P.M. -
H.R. 861
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 170, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hurt amendment number 2.
4:00:04 P.M. -
H.R. 861
An amendment, offered by Mr. Hurt, numbered 2 printed in part B of House Report 112-34 to ensure that all unobligated balances rescinded by the bill should be retained in the Treasury's General Fund for the purpose of deficit reduction.
3:59:00 P.M. -
H.R. 861
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Ellison amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Ellison demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the amendment until later in the legislative day.
3:49:29 P.M. -
H.R. 861
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 170, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ellison amendment number 1.
3:48:59 P.M. -
H.R. 861
An amendment, offered by Mr. Ellison, numbered 1 printed in Part B of House Report 112-34 to list state-by-state funding allocations of Neighborhood Stabilization Programs Round Three potentially at risk.
3:48:00 P.M. -
H.R. 861
On motion to rise and recommend that the enacting clause be stricken Failed by recorded vote: 183 - 240 (Roll no. 182).
3:20:55 P.M. -
H.R. 861
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ellison motion to rise and recommend that the enacting clause be stricken to H.R. 861.
3:20:32 P.M. -
H.R. 861
Mr. Ellison moved to rise and recommend that the enacting clause be stricken.
2:03:31 P.M. -
H.R. 861
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 861.
2:03:19 P.M. -
H.R. 861
The Speaker designated the Honorable Charles F. Bass to act as Chairman of the Committee.
2:03:18 P.M. -
H.R. 861
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 170 and Rule XVIII.
2:02:52 P.M. -
H.R. 861
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 839 and H.R. 861 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measures will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order. With respect to each measure, the resolution provides that the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Financial Services now printed in the bill shall be considered as an original bill for the purpose of amendment and shall be considered as read.
2:02:47 P.M. -
H.R. 861
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 170. H.R. 861 — "To rescind the third round of funding for the Neighborhood Stabilization Program and to terminate the program."
2:01:31 P.M. -
The House received a communication from Margaret Stephenson, Former Constituent Services Representative, Office of U.S. Represenative John P. Sarbanes. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Ms. Stephenson notified the House that she had been served with a subpoena, issued by the District Court of Maryland for Baltimore County, to appear as a witness in the criminal trial of a third party who contacted Congressman John P. Sarbanes' District Office and that after consultation with the Office of General Counsel, she had determined that compliance with the subpoena was consistent with the precedents and privileges of the House.
2:00:47 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 March 16, 2011 at 11:08 a.m. stating that the Senate agreed to S.J. Res. 7, S.J. Res. 8, and S.J. Res. 9.
1:59:32 P.M. -
Mr. Walden asked unanimous consent That when the House adjourns on Wednesday, March 16, 2011, it adjourn to meet at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 17, 2011. Agreed to without objection.
1:58:58 P.M. -
H. Res. 170
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:58:56 P.M. -
H. Res. 170
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 241 - 180 (Roll no. 181).
1:36:12 P.M. -
H. Res. 170
The previous question was ordered without objection.
12:32:17 P.M. -
H. Res. 170
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 170.
12:26:58 P.M. -
H. Res. 170
Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 170 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 839) to amend the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 to terminate the authority of the Secretary of the Treasury to provide new assistance under the Home Affordable Modification Program, while preserving assistance to homeowners who were already extended an offer to participate in the Program, either on a trial or permanent basis; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 861) to rescind the third round of funding for the Neighborhood Stabilization Program and to terminate the program."
12:25:03 P.M. -
ORDER OF BUSINESS - Mr. Sessions asked unanimous consent that it be in order at any time to consider H. Con. Res. 28 in the House, if called up by the chair of the Committee on Foreign Affairs or a designee; that the concurrent resolution be considered as read; that the previous question be considered as ordered on the concurrent resolution to final adoption without intervening motion except (1) one hour of debate controlled by Representative Kucinich of Ohio or his designee; and (2) one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Foreign Affairs; and that section 7 of the War Powers Resolution (50 U.S.C. 1546) not apply to the concurrent resolution. Agreed to without objection.
12:03:02 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.
12:02:35 P.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Pitts to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:02:30 P.M. -
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:01:00 P.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin.
12:00:58 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 16.
10:36:42 A.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
10:01:09 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.
10:00:45 A.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable Renee L. Ellmers to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:30 A.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF MARCH 17, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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5:55:50 P.M. -
The House adjourned pursuant to the order of the House of March 17, 2011. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on March 18, 2011 unless the House sooner receives a message from the Senate indicating its adoption of H. Con. Res. 30, in which case the House stands adjourned until March 29, 2011.
5:55:10 P.M. -
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
5:55:00 P.M. -
Mr. Nunnelee moved that the House do now adjourn.
5:54:01 P.M. -
Mr. Nunnelee asked unanimous consent That when the House adjourns on Thursday, March 17, 2011 on a motion pursuant to this order, it adjourn to meet at 10 a.m. on Friday, March 18, 2011, unless it sooner has received a message from the Senate transmitting its concurrence in H. Con. Res. 30, in which case the House shall stand adjourned pursuant to that concurrent resolution. Agreed to without objection.
3:40:00 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
3:39:05 P.M. -
The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate agreed to H. Con. Res. 27 and passed H.J. Res. 48.
3:32:41 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
3:29:58 P.M. -
H. Con. Res. 28
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:29:57 P.M. -
H. Con. Res. 28
On agreeing to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 93 - 321, 1 Present (Roll no. 193).
3:23:23 P.M. -
H. Con. Res. 28
Considered as unfinished business. H. Con. Res. 28 — "Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove the United States Armed Forces from Afghanistan."
3:23:12 P.M. -
H.R. 1076
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:23:11 P.M. -
H.R. 1076
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 228 - 192, 1 Present (Roll no. 192).
3:15:18 P.M. -
H.R. 1076
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 184 - 235 (Roll no. 191).
2:51:48 P.M. -
H.R. 1076
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
2:44:01 P.M. -
H.R. 1076
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Sutton motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to report the bill back to the House with an amendment to prohibit the underlying legislation from limiting the eligibility of non-commercial educational radio programs from receiving Federal funds to broadcast or disseminate alerts issued by the AMBER Alert communications network regarding abducted children.
2:43:38 P.M. -
H.R. 1076
Ms. Sutton moved to recommit with instructions to Energy and Commerce.
2:42:05 P.M. -
H.R. 1076
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
1:26:37 P.M. -
H.R. 1076
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1076.
1:26:30 P.M. -
H.R. 1076
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1076 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments. The resolution waives all points of order against consideration of the bill. Although the rule waives all points of order against consideration of the bill, the Committee is not aware of any points of order. The waiver is prophylactic in nature. Although the rule waives all points of order against provisions in the bill, the Committee is not aware of any points of order against any of the provisions in the bill. The waiver of all points of order against provisions in the bill is prophylactic in nature.
1:26:25 P.M. -
H.R. 1076
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 174. H.R. 1076 — "To prohibit Federal funding of National Public Radio and the use of Federal funds to acquire radio content."
1:25:05 P.M. -
H. Con. Res. 28
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Con. Res. 28, the Chair put the question on adoption of the concurrent resolution and by voice vote announced the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Ros-Lehtinen demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the concurrent resolution until later in the legislative day.
1:24:59 P.M. -
H. Con. Res. 28
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
10:58:38 A.M. -
H. Con. Res. 28
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous special order, the House proceeded with 2 hours of debate on H. Con. Res. 28.
10:58:00 A.M. -
H. Con. Res. 28
Considered pursuant to a previous order. H. Con. Res. 28 — "Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove the United States Armed Forces from Afghanistan."
10:57:12 A.M. -
H. Res. 174
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
10:57:11 A.M. -
H. Res. 174
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 236 - 181 (Roll no. 190).
10:47:01 A.M. -
H. Res. 174
Point of order raised by Mr. Weiner on the content of the measure. Mr. Weiner stated that the underlying bill made in order by H. Res. 174 had not been posted online for 72 hours, and as such, was in violation of the rules of the House. Point of order overruled by the Chair.
10:46:15 A.M. -
H. Res. 174
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 233 - 179 (Roll no. 189).
9:16:16 A.M. -
H. Res. 174
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 174.
9:16:00 A.M. -
H. Res. 174
Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 174 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1076) to prohibit Federal funding of National Public Radio and the use of Federal funds to acquire radio content."
9:15:25 A.M. -
H. Res. 147
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
9:15:16 A.M. -
H. Res. 147
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
9:15:00 A.M. -
H. Res. 147
Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 147 — "Providing for the expenses of certain committees of the House of Representatives in the One Hundred Twelfth Congress."
9:03:07 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.
9:02:24 A.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Barrow to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:02:17 A.M. -
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
9:01:45 A.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin.
9:00:26 A.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable Ted Poe to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
9:00:14 A.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF MARCH 29, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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9:46:45 P.M. -
The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on March 30, 2011.
9:46:15 P.M. -
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
9:46:00 P.M. -
Mr. Pearce moved that the House do now adjourn.
7:56:59 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
7:47:32 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
7:46:47 P.M. -
H.R. 1148
RE-REFERRAL - Mr. Bachus asked unanimous consent that H.R. 1148 be re-referred primarily to the Committee on Financial Services and additionally to the Committees on Agriculture, House Administration, the Judiciary, Ethics and Rules. Agreed to without objection.
7:45:48 P.M. -
H.R. 839
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. 839 as may be necessary to reflect the actions of the House in amending the bill, to include striking "paragraph (1)" on page 5, line 16, and inserting in lieu thereof "subparagraph (A)".
7:44:32 P.M. -
H.R. 839
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:44:31 P.M. -
H.R. 839
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 252 - 170, 1 Present (Roll no. 198).
7:37:47 P.M. -
H.R. 839
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 185 - 238, 1 Present (Roll no. 197).
7:21:19 P.M. -
H.R. 839
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
7:11:30 P.M. -
H.R. 839
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Larsen (WA) motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment which adds a new paragraph entitled "CONTINUATION OF PROGRAM FOR MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES AND GOLD STAR RECIPIENTS".
7:11:11 P.M. -
H.R. 839
Mr. Larsen (WA) moved to recommit with instructions to Financial Services.
7:10:50 P.M. -
H.R. 839
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.
7:10:40 P.M. -
H.R. 839
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
7:09:14 P.M. -
H.R. 839
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 839.
7:08:42 P.M. -
H.R. 839
On agreeing to the Maloney amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 173 - 249 (Roll no. 196).
7:02:54 P.M. -
H.R. 839
On agreeing to the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 182 - 239 (Roll no. 195).
6:57:13 P.M. -
H.R. 839
On agreeing to the Hanna amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 247 - 170 (Roll no. 194).
6:36:31 P.M. -
H.R. 839
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
6:34:41 P.M. -
H.R. 839
The Speaker designated the Honorable Ted Poe to act as Chairman of the Committee.
6:34:40 P.M. -
H.R. 839
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 170 and Rule XVIII.
6:34:21 P.M. -
H.R. 839
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 839 — "To amend the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 to terminate the authority of the Secretary of the Treasury to provide new assistance under the Home Affordable Modification Program, while preserving assistance to homeowners who were already extended an offer to participate in the Program, either on a trial or permanent basis."
6:33:59 P.M. -
Mr. Bishop (UT) filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 186.
6:33:51 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 29.
5:00:00 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 P.M. today.
4:58:40 P.M. -
H.R. 839
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 839 as unfinished business.
4:58:11 P.M. -
H.R. 839
On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
4:57:56 P.M. -
H.R. 839
Mrs. Biggert moved that the committee rise.
4:57:29 P.M. -
H.R. 839
On agreeing to the Sanchez, Loretta amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
4:51:52 P.M. -
H.R. 839
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 170, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with ten minutes of debate on the Loretta Sanchez amendment.
4:51:24 P.M. -
H.R. 839
An amendment, offered by Ms. Sanchez, Loretta, numbered 9 printed in Part A of House Report 112-34 to add the Sense of Congress language to the end of the bill that banks are encouraged to work with homeowners to provide loan modifications for those qualifying and assist homeowners and prospective homeowners with foreclosure prevention programs and information on loan modifications
4:50:57 P.M. -
H.R. 839
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Maloney amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mrs. Maloney demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the amendment until later in the legislative day.
4:39:40 P.M. -
H.R. 839
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 170, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with ten minutes of debate on the Maloney amendment.
4:39:16 P.M. -
H.R. 839
An amendment, offered by Mrs. Maloney, numbered 8 printed in Part A of House Report 112-34 to include a list of the number of trial and permanent modifications started under the HAMP program in each state as well as the number of seriously delinquent mortgages across the country that will not be able to be eligible for HAMP modifications because Congress is terminating the program.
4:38:53 P.M. -
H.R. 839
On agreeing to the Matsui amendment; Failed by voice vote.
4:31:14 P.M. -
H.R. 839
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 170, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with ten minutes of debate on the Matsui amendment.
4:30:54 P.M. -
H.R. 839
An amendment, offered by Ms. Matsui, numbered 7 printed in Part A of House Report 112-34 to require mortgage lenders and services participating in the HAMP program to continue to publicly report basic loan modification information.
4:30:20 P.M. -
H.R. 839
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Jackson Lee(TX) amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. Jackson Lee(TX) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the amendment until later in the legislative day.
4:21:50 P.M. -
H.R. 839
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 170, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with ten minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment.
4:21:30 P.M. -
H.R. 839
An amendment, offered by Ms. Jackson Lee (TX), numbered 6 printed in Part A of House Report 112-34 to require a study and report submitted to Congress determining the successful aspects of HAMP, and legislative recommendations for a replacement loan modification program.
4:21:10 P.M. -
H.R. 839
On agreeing to the Waters amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
4:14:49 P.M. -
H.R. 839
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 170, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with ten minutes of debate on the Waters amendment.
4:14:28 P.M. -
H.R. 839
An amendment, offered by Ms. Waters, numbered 5 printed in Part A of House Report 112-34 to require the Secretary of the Treasury to send a letter to HAMP applicants that they will not be considered for a modification due to termination of the program and that they can contact their Member of Congress for assistance in negotiating with or acquiring a loan modification from their servicer
4:13:32 P.M. -
H.R. 839
On agreeing to the Miller (NC) amendment; Failed by voice vote.
4:08:02 P.M. -
H.R. 839
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 170, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with ten minutes of debate on the Miller (NC) amendment.
4:08:00 P.M. -
H.R. 839
An amendment, offered by Mr. Miller (NC), numbered 4 printed in Part A of House Report 112-34 to direct the Secretary, upon termination of the Home Affordable Modification Program, to undertake a study of the use of the program by covered homeowners, and also of the effectiveness of the program in assisting these homeowners. Following completion of that study, the Secretary would be required to implement a new program to assist the same group of homeowners based on the study's findings.
4:07:17 P.M. -
H.R. 839
On agreeing to the Canseco amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
3:56:07 P.M. -
H.R. 839
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 170, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with ten minutes of debate on the Canseco amendment.
3:56:03 P.M. -
H.R. 839
An amendment, offered by Mr. Canseco, numbered 3 printed in Part A of House Report 112-34 to ensure that all taxpayer funds saved from elimination of the Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP) are used to reduce the deficit.
3:55:36 P.M. -
H.R. 839
On agreeing to the Ellison amendment; Failed by voice vote.
3:43:56 P.M. -
H.R. 839
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 170, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with ten minutes of debate on the Ellison amendment.
3:43:40 P.M. -
H.R. 839
An amendment, offered by Mr. Ellison, numbered 2 printed in Part A of House Report 112-34 to include Congressional findings on various facts about the HAMP program, including cost and number of permanent modifications.
3:42:31 P.M. -
H.R. 839
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Hanna amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. Biggert demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the amendment until later in the legislative day.
3:33:24 P.M. -
H.R. 839
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 170, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with ten minutes of debate on the Hanna amendment.
3:33:21 P.M. -
H.R. 839
An amendment, offered by Mr. Hanna, numbered 1 printed in Part A of House Report 112-34 to include findings detailing the Home Affordable Modification Program's (HAMP's) flaws and state that terminating HAMP would save taxpayers approximately $1.4 billion.
2:24:40 P.M. -
H.R. 839
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 839.
2:24:12 P.M. -
H.R. 839
The Speaker designated the Honorable Ted Poe to act as Chairman of the Committee.
2:24:11 P.M. -
H.R. 839
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 170 and Rule XVIII.
2:22:57 P.M. -
H.R. 839
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 839 and H.R. 861 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measures will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order. With respect to each measure, the resolution provides that the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Financial Services now printed in the bill shall be considered as an original bill for the purpose of amendment and shall be considered as read.
2:22:52 P.M. -
H.R. 839
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 170. H.R. 839 — "To amend the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 to terminate the authority of the Secretary of the Treasury to provide new assistance under the Home Affordable Modification Program, while preserving assistance to homeowners who were already extended an offer to participate in the Program, either on a trial or permanent basis."
2:22:19 P.M. -
H.R. 1079
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:22:16 P.M. -
H.R. 1079
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
2:10:20 P.M. -
H.R. 1079
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1079.
2:10:17 P.M. -
H.R. 1079
Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:10:04 P.M. -
H.R. 1079
Mr. Petri moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 1079 — "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."
2:09:47 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until 6:30 p.m. today.
2:06:24 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
2:05:11 P.M. -
Committee on Ethics - Pursuant to clause 5(a)(4)(A) of Rule X of the Rules of the House of Representatives, the Minority Leader appointed the following Members to be available to serve on investigative subcommittees of the Committee on Ethics: Ms. Lofgren, Zoe of CA, Mr. Chandler, Mr. Sarbanes, Ms. Sewell, Mr. Tonko, Mr. Lujan, Mr. Cicilline, Mr. Keating, Mr. Schiff, and Ms. CLarke of NY.
2:05:10 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 received a message from the Secretary of the Senate on March 17, 2011 at 6:52 p.m. stating that that body had agreed to H. Con. Res. 30.
2:03:17 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:02:57 P.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Burgess to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:02:53 P.M. -
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:01:34 P.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin.
2:00:00 P.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF MARCH 30, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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8:20:56 P.M. -
The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on March 31, 2011.
8:20:30 P.M. -
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
8:20:00 P.M. -
Mr. Diaz-Balart moved that the House do now adjourn.
6:15:35 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House resumed Special Order speeches.
6:15:13 P.M. -
Mr. Webster filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 189.
6:00:18 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
5:57:05 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
5:56:11 P.M. -
H.R. 872
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
5:12:06 P.M. -
H.R. 872
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 872.
5:11:09 P.M. -
H.R. 872
Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:10:43 P.M. -
H.R. 872
Mr. Gibbs moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 872 — "To amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify Congressional intent regarding the regulation of the use of pesticides in or near navigable waters, and for other purposes."
5:09:28 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
5:08:32 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 March 30, 2011 at 9:32 a.m. stating that the Senate passed H.R. 1079.
5:08:07 P.M. -
H.R. 471
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:08:06 P.M. -
H.R. 471
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 225 - 195 (Roll no. 204).
5:01:08 P.M. -
H.R. 471
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 185 - 238 (Roll no. 203).
4:43:27 P.M. -
H.R. 471
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
4:34:26 P.M. -
H.R. 471
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Cummings motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment which strikes all after the enacting clause and inserts two sections. Section 1 is entitled "FUNDING FOR DC PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND DC PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS". Section 2 is entitled "AUTHORIZATION FOR APPROPRIATIONS".
4:33:29 P.M. -
H.R. 471
Mr. Cummings moved to recommit with instructions to Oversight and Government.
4:30:00 P.M. -
H.R. 471
Point of order raised by Mr. Weiner on the content of the measure. Mr. Weiner stated that the provisions of bill violates clause 10(a) of Rule XXI. The Chair stated that the point of order was not timely.
4:28:42 P.M. -
H.R. 471
On agreeing to the Norton amendment; Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 185 - 237 (Roll no. 202).
3:20:34 P.M. -
H.R. 471
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 186, the House proceeded with 40 minutes of debate on the Norton substitute amendment.
3:19:46 P.M. -
H.R. 471
An amendment, in the nature of a substitute offered by Ms. Norton, printed in House Report 112-45 to redirect the religious and other private school voucher funding to District of Columbia public schools and District of Columbia public charter schools.
2:08:50 P.M. -
H.R. 471
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 471.
2:07:54 P.M. -
H.R. 471
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 471 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. A specified amendment is in order. The amendment recommended by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform now printed in the bill shall be considered as adopted. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived.
2:07:49 P.M. -
H.R. 471
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 186. H.R. 471 — "To reauthorize the DC opportunity scholarship program, and for other purposes."
2:07:25 P.M. -
On approving the Journal Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 309 - 107, 1 Present (Roll no. 201).
1:59:30 P.M. -
H. Res. 186
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:59:29 P.M. -
H. Res. 186
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 235 - 178 (Roll no. 200).
1:52:30 P.M. -
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of H. Res. 186 and the Speaker's approval of the Journal, all of which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
1:52:29 P.M. -
H. Res. 186
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 237 - 182 (Roll no. 199).
12:26:01 P.M. -
H. Res. 186
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 186.
12:25:49 P.M. -
H. Res. 186
Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 186 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 471) to reauthorize the DC opportunity scholarship program, and for other purposes."
12:04:56 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
12:04:18 P.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Cicilline to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:03:49 P.M. -
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day's proceedings and had approved it. Mrs. Miller (MI) demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the Speaker's approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mrs. Miller (MI) demanded the Yeas and Nays and the Chair announced that further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the Speaker's approval of the Journal would be postponed until later in the legislative day.
12:02:09 P.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin.
12:02:02 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 30.
10:59:00 A.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
10:01:10 A.M. -
MORNING-HOUR DEBATE - The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debates. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 12:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.
10:00:49 A.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable Robert Hurt to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:37 A.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF MARCH 31, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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8:56:59 P.M. -
The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on April 1, 2012.
8:56:38 P.M. -
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
8:56:29 P.M. -
Mr. Mica moved that the House do now adjourn.
8:55:00 P.M. -
APPOINTMENT OF OFFICIAL OBJECTORS - On behalf of the Majority and Minority Leaderships, the Chair announced that the official objectors for the Private Calendar for the 112th Congress were as follows: For the Majority: Messrs. Smith (TX), Sensenbrenner (WI), and Poe (TX). For the Minority: Messrs. Serrano (NY), Nadler (NY), and Edwards (MD).
8:53:36 P.M. -
H.R. 658
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 658 as unfinished business.
8:53:26 P.M. -
H.R. 658
On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
8:53:11 P.M. -
H.R. 658
Mr. Mica moved that the Committee rise.
8:52:38 P.M. -
H.R. 658
By unanimous consent, the Moore amendment was withdrawn.
8:45:32 P.M. -
H.R. 658
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 189, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Moore (WI) amendment no. 32.
8:45:01 P.M. -
H.R. 658
An amendment, offered by Ms. Moore, numbered 32 printed in House Report 112-46 to give the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) the authority to conduct demonstration projects at five airports in support of "aerotropolis" zones that assist in better coordinating transportation around airports and funding of projects to reduce congestion, improve, and increase the flow of freight and passengers to and through the airport through multiple transportation modes.
8:44:45 P.M. -
H.R. 658
On agreeing to the Schiff amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
8:41:38 P.M. -
H.R. 658
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 189, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Schiff amendment no. 31.
8:41:37 P.M. -
H.R. 658
An amendment, offered by Mr. Schiff, numbered 31 printed in House Report 112-46 to include sense of Congress language that the operator of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) should consult with representatives of the community surrounding LAX regarding airport operations and expansion plans.
8:40:20 P.M. -
H.R. 658
On agreeing to the Matheson amendment Agreed to by voice vote.
8:35:53 P.M. -
H.R. 658
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 189, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Matheson amendment no. 30.
8:35:28 P.M. -
H.R. 658
An amendment, offered by Mr. Matheson, numbered 30 printed in House Report 112-46 to allow the Transportation Department to release any terms, conditions, reservations, or restrictions on deeds which the United States conveyed to an airport, city, county property for airport purposes, as long as the release results in furthering other airport purposes.
8:34:59 P.M. -
H.R. 658
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Schiff amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Schiff demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
8:24:14 P.M. -
H.R. 658
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 189, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Schiff amendment no. 29.
8:24:04 P.M. -
H.R. 658
An amendment, offered by Mr. Schiff, numbered 29 printed in House Report 112-46 to allow Bob Hope and Van Nuys Airports in southern California to adopt curfews from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m., alleviating air traffic noise for residents of the San Fernando Valley. It simplifies the process for these airports to implement a curfew by allowing airports that already had at least a partial curfew in effect before the 1990 Airport Noise and Capacity Act (PL 101-58) to implement mandatory nighttime curfews.
8:23:10 P.M. -
H.R. 658
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Pearce amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Rahall demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
8:15:25 P.M. -
H.R. 658
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 189, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Pearce amendment no. 27.
8:15:21 P.M. -
H.R. 658
An amendment, offered by Mr. Pearce, numbered 27 printed in House Report 112-46 to authorize an equitable transfer of land and property, in the form of a road, between Dona Ana County in New Mexico and Verde Corporate Realty Services. Dona Ana County would continue to use the land for airport purposes.
8:14:41 P.M. -
H.R. 658
On agreeing to the Graves (MO) amendment Agreed to by voice vote.
8:11:30 P.M. -
H.R. 658
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 189, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Graves (MO) amendment no. 26.
8:11:25 P.M. -
H.R. 658
An amendment, offered by Mr. Graves (MO), numbered 26 printed in House Report 112-46 to prohibit the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) from destroying vintage aircraft type certificate data and to require such data to be made available to the public, for non-commercial purposes, upon a Freedom of Information Act request.
8:10:41 P.M. -
H.R. 658
On agreeing to the Moore amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
8:07:58 P.M. -
H.R. 658
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 189, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Moore (WI) amendment no. 25.
8:07:44 P.M. -
H.R. 658
An amendment, offered by Ms. Moore, numbered 25 printed in House Report 112-46 to require the Transportation Department Inspector General to report to Congress on the number of new small business concerns, including those owned by veterans and other disadvantaged groups, that participate in the projects carried out throughout the duration of the reauthorization bill. The report would list the top 25 and bottom 25 large- and medium-hub airports using such small businesses, assess the reasons why airports have been successful in using such small businesses and make recommendations to the FAA and Congress on how those successes can be replicated.
8:06:00 P.M. -
H.R. 658
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Shuster amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Rahall demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of the adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
7:57:06 P.M. -
H.R. 658
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 189, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Shuster amendment no. 24.
7:57:04 P.M. -
H.R. 658
An amendment, offered by Mr. Shuster, numbered 24 printed in House Report 112-46 to improve Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) rulemaking activities by requiring the Agency to recognize that the United States aviation industry is composed of a variety of different segments with different operating characteristics and requiring the FAA to tailor regulations to address the unique characteristics of each industry segment. The amendment also requires the FAA to conduct appropriate cost/benefit studies on all proposed regulations and only enact regulations upon a finding that the costs are justified by the benefits.
7:56:56 P.M. -
H.R. 658
On agreeing to the Waxman amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
7:54:40 P.M. -
H.R. 658
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 189, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Waxman amendment no. 23.
7:54:16 P.M. -
H.R. 658
An amendment, offered by Mr. Waxman, numbered 23 printed in House Report 112-46 to encourage the FAA to work with the City of Santa Monica to achieve safety improvements at Santa Monica Airport, a general aviation facility that has no runway safety areas.
7:53:48 P.M. -
H.R. 658
On agreeing to the Graves (MO) amendment Agreed to by voice vote.
7:45:24 P.M. -
H.R. 658
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 189, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Graves (MO) amendment no. 22.
7:45:20 P.M. -
H.R. 658
An amendment, offered by Mr. Graves (MO), numbered 22 printed in House Report 112-46 to provide relief for an air show in Cleveland, Ohio from complying with certain airspace restrictions.
7:44:57 P.M. -
H.R. 658
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the LaTorette amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes 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.
7:34:47 P.M. -
H.R. 658
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 189, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the LaTourette amendment no. 21.
7:33:20 P.M. -
H.R. 658
An amendment, offered by Mr. LaTourette, numbered 21 printed in House Report 112-46 to strike section 903. Section 903 repeals a National Mediation Board (NMB) rule, finalized last year, which provides for union representation elections among airline and railroad workers covered by the Railway Labor Act.
7:32:36 P.M. -
H.R. 658
POSTPONED POSTPONED - At the conclusion of debate on the Sessions amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Sessions demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
7:23:28 P.M. -
H.R. 658
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 189, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Sessions amendment no. 20.
7:23:02 P.M. -
H.R. 658
An amendment, offered by Mr. Sessions, numbered 20 printed in House Report 112-46 to prevent any funds from this act to be used to administer or enforce Davis Bacon.
7:22:56 P.M. -
H.R. 658
By unanimous consent, the Graves (MO) amendment was withdrawn.
7:17:07 P.M. -
H.R. 658
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 189, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Graves (MO) amendment no. 19.
7:16:44 P.M. -
H.R. 658
An amendment, offered by Mr. Graves (MO), numbered 19 printed in House Report 112-46 to clarify Congressional intent of 49 U.S.C. 40116(d)(2)(A)(iv) to prohibit taxes on businesses located at an airport when such revenue is not used for airport purposes.
7:15:21 P.M. -
H.R. 658
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
7:15:04 P.M. -
H.R. 658
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 658 — "To amend title 49, United States Code, to authorize appropriations for the Federal Aviation Administration for fiscal years 2011 through 2014, to streamline programs, create efficiencies, reduce waste, and improve aviation safety and capacity, to provide stable funding for the national aviation system, and for other purposes."
7:12:30 P.M. -
Mr. Woodall filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 194.
7:12:06 P.M. -
H.R. 658
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 658 as unfinished business.
7:11:56 P.M. -
H.R. 658
On motion that the Committee now rise Agreed to by voice vote.
7:11:32 P.M. -
H.R. 658
Mr. Woodall moved that the Committee now rise.
7:10:54 P.M. -
H.R. 658
On agreeing to the Gingrey (GA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 195 - 227 (Roll no. 212).
7:06:31 P.M. -
H.R. 658
On agreeing to the Capuano amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 187 - 235 (Roll no. 211).
7:02:42 P.M. -
H.R. 658
On agreeing to the Hirono amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 174 - 241 (Roll no. 210).
6:59:24 P.M. -
H.R. 658
On agreeing to the DeFazio amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 161 - 263 (Roll no. 209).
6:55:20 P.M. -
H.R. 658
On agreeing to the Garrett amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 120 - 303 (Roll no. 208).
6:48:17 P.M. -
H.R. 658
On agreeing to the Mica amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 251 - 168 (Roll no. 207).
6:26:19 P.M. -
H.R. 658
UNFINIHSED 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.
6:25:32 P.M. -
H.R. 658
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Gingrey amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Costello demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
6:18:25 P.M. -
H.R. 658
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 189, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gingrey amendment no. 18.
6:18:01 P.M. -
H.R. 658
An amendment, offered by Mr. Gingrey (GA), numbered 18 printed in House Report 112-46 to prohibit FAA employees from using official--taxpayer sponsored--time for union activities during the official work day. It would not repeal the right of any FAA employee to collectively bargain or arbitrate.
6:17:35 P.M. -
H.R. 658
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Capuano amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Capuano demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
6:12:21 P.M. -
H.R. 658
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 189, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Capuano amendment no. 17.
6:11:59 P.M. -
H.R. 658
An amendment, offered by Mr. Capuano, numbered 17 printed in House Report 112-46 to require greater disclosure of a passenger's baggage fees when a fare is quoted to an airline passenger and require refunds for baggage that is lost, damaged, or delayed. The Secretary of Transportation would prescribe any requirements necessary to implement the baggage fee disclosures by ensuring that necessary information is shared between carriers and ticket agents that have an already existing agency appointment or contract.
6:11:45 P.M. -
H.R. 658
On agreeing to the Richardson amendment; Failed by voice vote.
6:03:37 P.M. -
H.R. 658
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 189, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Richardson amendment no. 16.
6:03:13 P.M. -
H.R. 658
An amendment, offered by Ms. Richardson, numbered 16 printed in House Report 112-46 to require air carriers to provide an option for passengers to receive a notification via electronic service if there are any changes to the status of their flight.
6:02:20 P.M. -
H.R. 658
By unanimous consent, the Schweikert amendment was withdrawn.
5:55:59 P.M. -
H.R. 658
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 189, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Schweikert amendment no. 15.
5:55:34 P.M. -
H.R. 658
An amendment, offered by Mr. Schweikert, numbered 15 printed in House Report 112-46 to allow airlines currently operating out of DCA to convert flights to and from large hub airports located within the DCA perimeter to any airport outside of the DCA perimeter.
5:54:36 P.M. -
H.R. 658
By unanimous consent, the Pierluisi amendment was withdrawn.
5:49:52 P.M. -
H.R. 658
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 189, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Pierluisi amendment no. 14.
5:49:31 P.M. -
H.R. 658
An amendment, offered by Mr. Pierluisi, numbered 14 printed in House Report 112-46 to authorize the Secretary of Transportation to continue the essential air service program in Puerto Rico following the sunset date of October 1, 2013. The bill authorizes continuation for Alaska and Hawaii.
5:49:12 P.M. -
H.R. 658
On agreeing to the Woodall amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
5:47:06 P.M. -
H.R. 658
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 189, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Woodall amendment.
5:46:48 P.M. -
H.R. 658
An amendment, offered by Mr. Woodall, numbered 13 printed in House Report 112-46 to prohibit implementation by the FAA of a new rule interpretation relating to 14 CFR 135, sections 263 and 267(d) so far as it relates to air ambulances and air cargo charter pilot rest requirements. Sets the interpretation of those sections at the state they were on January 1, 2011.
5:46:32 P.M. -
H.R. 658
On agreeing to the Miller (MI) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
5:39:55 P.M. -
H.R. 658
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 189, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Miller (MI) amendment.
5:39:38 P.M. -
H.R. 658
An amendment, offered by Mrs. Miller (MI), numbered 12 printed in House Report 112-46 to direct the FAA to work with various federal agencies to integrate Unmanned Aerial Systems into the National Airspace System more expeditiously.
5:39:27 P.M. -
H.R. 658
By unanimous consent, the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment was withdrawn.
5:31:22 P.M. -
H.R. 658
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 189, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee amendment.
5:31:01 P.M. -
H.R. 658
An amendment, offered by Ms. Jackson Lee (TX), numberedd 11 printed in House Report 112-46 to require a minimum of three on duty air traffic controllers.
5:30:34 P.M. -
H.R. 658
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Hirono amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Hirono demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
5:21:58 P.M. -
H.R. 658
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 189, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hirono amendment no.10.
5:21:55 P.M. -
H.R. 658
An amendment, offered by Ms. Hirono, numbered 10 printed in House Report 112-46 to establish an Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC) to study and provide regulatory recommendations to the Federal Aviation Administrator to ensure that all certified aircraft is properly equipped with technology that maintains pilot visibility when dense, continuous smoke is present in the cockpit. The ARC would be directed to complete its work in one year and provide its recommendations to the Administrator who must inform Congress of the recommendations and outline what actions the agency will take on the basis of those recommendations.
5:21:18 P.M. -
H.R. 658
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the DeFazio amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. DeFazio demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
5:11:51 P.M. -
H.R. 658
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 189, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the DeFazio amendment.
5:11:12 P.M. -
H.R. 658
An amendment, offered by Mr. DeFazio, numbered 9 printed in House Report 112-46 to require mechanics at contract repair stations certificated by the Federal Aviation Administration in the U.S. and in foreign countries to undergo the same criminal background checks required for mechanics and other aviation employees at U.S. airports.
5:10:18 P.M. -
H.R. 658
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.
4:59:37 P.M. -
H.R. 658
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 189, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Garrett (NJ) amendment.
4:59:21 P.M. -
H.R. 658
An amendment, offered by Mr. Garrett, numbered 7 printed in House Report 112-46 to require the FAA to study alternatives to the New York/New Jersey/Philadelphia airspace redesign to reduce delays at the 4 airports included in the redesign. Would also prohibit the FAA from continuing with the implementation of the airspace redesign until the study is submitted to Congress.
4:59:00 P.M. -
H.R. 658
On agreeing to the LoBiondo amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
4:56:19 P.M. -
H.R. 658
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 189, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the LoBiondo amendment.
4:56:03 P.M. -
H.R. 658
An amendment, offered by Mr. LoBiondo, numbered 6 printed in House Report 112-46 to allow the FAA to assist in establishing a NextGen Research and Development Center of Excellence. The Center would leverage the FAA's existing centers of excellence program, a program that relies on several university consortia to address ongoing FAA research and development challenges. The Center would provide educational, technical, and analytical assistance to the FAA and other agencies involved in the development of NextGen.
4:55:45 P.M. -
H.R. 658
On agreeing to the Neugebauer amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
4:48:27 P.M. -
H.R. 658
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 189, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Neugebauer amendment.
4:48:06 P.M. -
H.R. 658
An amendment, offered by Mr. Neugebauer, numbered 5 printed in House Report 112-46 to direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to conduct a feasibility study on the development of an online public resource that would list the location and height of potential low-altitude aviation obstructions, such as guy-wire and free-standing towers. Would also give the Administrator one year to conduct the study and report to Congress.
4:47:40 P.M. -
H.R. 658
On agreeing to the Hirono amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
4:39:55 P.M. -
H.R. 658
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 189, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hirono amendment.
4:39:35 P.M. -
H.R. 658
An amendment, offered by Ms. Hirono, numbered 4 printed in House Report 112-46 to exempt Hawaii's large and medium hub airports from collecting PFCs from interisland travelers due to the unique everyday travel circumstances the island state presents. Would also change the formula under which Hawaii's annual federal apportionments are reduced when the State's large and medium hub airports collect passenger facility charges from overseas travelers.
4:39:15 P.M. -
H.R. 658
On agreeing to the Pierluisi amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
4:32:57 P.M. -
H.R. 658
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 189, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Pierluisi amendment.
4:32:31 P.M. -
H.R. 658
An amendment, offered by Mr. Pierluisi, numbered 3 printed in House Report 112-46 to ensure that airports in Puerto Rico are apportioned amounts under the Airport Improvement Program (AlP), while also remaining eligible for discretionary grants under the Program.
4:31:35 P.M. -
H.R. 658
By unanimous consent, the Waters amendment was withdrawn.
4:25:39 P.M. -
H.R. 658
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 189, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Waters amendment.
4:25:13 P.M. -
H.R. 658
An amendment, offered by Ms. Waters, numbered 2 printed in House Report 112-46 to require airport operators, as a condition for receiving grants under the Airport Improvement Program, to consult with representatives of the community surrounding the airport regarding airport operations and their impact on the community.
4:24:55 P.M. -
H.R. 658
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 ayes had prevailed. Mr. Rahall demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
4:13:56 P.M. -
H.R. 658
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 189, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Mica amendment.
4:13:36 P.M. -
H.R. 658
An amendment, offered by Mr. Mica, numbered 1 printed in House Report 112-46 to make technical corrections to provisions in the underlying bill.
2:58:27 P.M. -
H.R. 658
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 658.
2:57:05 P.M. -
H.R. 658
The Speaker designated the Honorable Jo Ann Emerson to act as Chairwoman of the Committee.
2:57:04 P.M. -
H.R. 658
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 189 and Rule XVIII.
2:55:30 P.M. -
H.R. 658
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 658 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. In lieu of the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure now printed in the bill, it shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of the Rules Committee Print dated March 22, 2011.
2:55:25 P.M. -
H.R. 658
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 189. H.R. 658 — "To amend title 49, United States Code, to authorize appropriations for the Federal Aviation Administration for fiscal years 2011 through 2014, to streamline programs, create efficiencies, reduce waste, and improve aviation safety and capacity, to provide stable funding for the national aviation system, and for other purposes."
2:54:24 P.M. -
H.R. 872
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:54:23 P.M. -
H.R. 872
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 292 - 130 (Roll no. 206).
2:46:00 P.M. -
H.R. 872
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 872 — "To amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify Congressional intent regarding the regulation of the use of pesticides in or near navigable waters, and for other purposes."
2:45:22 P.M. -
H. Res. 189
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:45:22 P.M. -
H. Res. 189
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 249 - 171 (Roll no. 205).
2:22:00 P.M. -
H. Res. 189
The previous question was ordered without objection.
1:25:00 P.M. -
H. Res. 189
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 189.
1:23:02 P.M. -
H. Res. 189
Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 189 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 658) to amend title 49, United States Code, to authorize appropriations for the Federal Aviation Administration for fiscal years 2011 through 2014, to streamline programs, create efficiencies, reduce waste, and improve aviation safety and capacity, to provide stable funding for the national aviation system, and for other purposes."
12:38:24 P.M. -
POINT OF PERSONAL PRIVILEGE - Pursuant to clause 1 of rule IX, Mr. Kucinich rose to a point of personal privilege and was recognized by the Chair to proceed for one hour.
12:37:51 P.M. -
INVESTIGATIVE SUBCOMMITTEES OF THE COMMITTEE ON ETHICS - Pursuant to Clause 5(a)(4)(A) of Rule X, and the order of the House of January 5, 2011, the Speaker appointed Mr. Bishop of Utah, Mrs. Blackburn of Tennessee, Mr. Crenshaw of Florida, Mr. Latham of Iowa, Mr. Simpson of Idaho, Mr. Walden of Oregon, Mr. Olson of Texas, Mr. Latta of Ohio, Mr. Griffin of Arkansas, and Mr. Grimm of New York to be available to serve on Investigative Subcommittees of the Committee on Ethics for the 112th Congress .
12:12:27 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.
12:09:05 P.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Coffman of CO to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:09:02 P.M. -
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:08:23 P.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by Reverend Dr. Charles Jackson, Sr., Brookland Baptist Church, West Columbia, South Carolina.
12:07:15 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 31.
10:45:20 A.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
10:01:00 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.
10:00:44 A.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable Virginia Foxx to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:23 A.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF APRIL 1, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on April 4, 2011.
4:48:15 P.M. -
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
4:48:00 P.M. -
Mr. Burton (IN) moved that the House do now adjourn.
2:59:29 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
2:54:51 P.M. -
H.R. 1255
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:54:49 P.M. -
H.R. 1255
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 221 - 202, 1 Present (Roll no. 224).
2:47:14 P.M. -
H.R. 1255
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 188 - 237 (Roll no. 223).
2:23:45 P.M. -
H.R. 1255
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
2:13:41 P.M. -
H.R. 1255
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Walz (MN) motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment that strikes all after the enacting clause and inserts a new text entitled "PROHIBITION ON PAY DURING GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN"
2:12:00 P.M. -
H.R. 1255
Mr. Walz (MN) moved to recommit with instructions to House Administration.
2:11:43 P.M. -
H.R. 1255
The previous question was ordered without objection.
12:52:44 P.M. -
H.R. 1255
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1255.
12:52:31 P.M. -
H.R. 1255
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1255 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit allowed. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments. The resolution waives all points of order against consideration of the bill.
12:52:26 P.M. -
H.R. 1255
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 194. H.R. 1255 — "To prevent a shutdown of the government of the United States, and for other purposes."
12:52:13 P.M. -
H. Res. 194
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:52:12 P.M. -
H. Res. 194
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 229 - 187 (Roll no. 222).
12:46:01 P.M. -
H. Res. 194
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 230 - 187 (Roll no. 221).
12:39:51 P.M. -
H. Res. 194
Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 194 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1255) to prevent a shutdown of the government of the United States, and for other purposes."
12:39:50 P.M. -
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of ordering the previous question on H. Res. 194 which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
12:39:49 P.M. -
H.R. 658
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:39:48 P.M. -
H.R. 658
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 223 - 196 (Roll no. 220).
12:33:25 P.M. -
H.R. 658
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 184 - 235 (Roll no. 219).
12:17:00 P.M. -
H.R. 658
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
12:08:32 P.M. -
H.R. 658
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Loretta Sanchez motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment adding Title XIII- Security of Highest-Risk Airline Passenger Flights. A point of order was reserved, but was subsequently removed.
12:08:10 P.M. -
H.R. 658
Ms. Sanchez, Loretta moved to recommit with instructions to Transportation.
12:07:35 P.M. -
H.R. 658
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.
12:07:26 P.M. -
H.R. 658
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
12:06:47 P.M. -
H.R. 658
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 658.
12:06:30 P.M. -
H.R. 658
On agreeing to the Shuster amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 215 - 209 (Roll no. 218).
12:00:21 P.M. -
H.R. 658
On agreeing to the LaTourette amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 206 - 220 (Roll no. 217).
11:53:31 A.M. -
H.R. 658
On agreeing to the Sessions amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 183 - 238 (Roll no. 216).
11:46:04 A.M. -
H.R. 658
On agreeing to the Schiff amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 178 - 243 (Roll no. 215).
11:39:33 A.M. -
H.R. 658
On agreeing to the Pearce amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 207 - 215 (Roll no. 214).
11:12:42 A.M. -
H.R. 658
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
11:12:27 A.M. -
H.R. 658
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 658 — "To amend title 49, United States Code, to authorize appropriations for the Federal Aviation Administration for fiscal years 2011 through 2014, to streamline programs, create efficiencies, reduce waste, and improve aviation safety and capacity, to provide stable funding for the national aviation system, and for other purposes."
11:11:59 A.M. -
H. Res. 194
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 194, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question on H. Res. 194 and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Slaughter demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on ordering the previous question on H. Res. 194 until later in the legislative day.
10:03:38 A.M. -
H. Res. 194
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 194.
10:03:37 A.M. -
H. Res. 194
Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 194 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1255) to prevent a shutdown of the government of the United States, and for other purposes."
10:02:29 A.M. -
H. Res. 194
On motion to consider the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 172 (Roll no. 213).
9:16:01 A.M. -
H. Res. 194
QUESTION OF CONSIDERATION - Mr. Ellison stated that H. Res. 194 violated section 426(a) of the Congressional Budget Act by imposing an unfunded mandate. Subsequently, the Chair noted that the required threshold of identifying the specific language in question had been met, and the House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the question of consideration, after which, the Chair would put the question to wit: Will the House now consider the resolution?
9:15:00 A.M. -
H. Res. 194
Mr. Woodall moved to consider the resolution.
9:02:05 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.
9:02:00 A.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Heinrich to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:01:23 A.M. -
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
9:00:17 A.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin.
9:00:05 A.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF APRIL 4, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on April 5, 2011.
11:26:42 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of April 4.
9:21:06 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
7:16:21 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
6:54:00 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
6:53:18 P.M. -
Ms. Foxx filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 200.
6:52:00 P.M. -
H.R. 1246
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:51:59 P.M. -
H.R. 1246
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 393 - 0 (Roll no. 225).
6:31:08 P.M. -
H.R. 1246
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1246 — "To reduce the amounts otherwise authorized to be appropriated to the Department of Defense for printing and reproduction."
6:30:58 P.M. -
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of a motion to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
6:30:52 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of April 4.
2:21:21 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 P.M. today.
2:19:59 P.M. -
H.R. 1246
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.
2:11:51 P.M. -
H.R. 1246
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1246.
2:11:48 P.M. -
H.R. 1246
Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:11:38 P.M. -
H.R. 1246
Mr. West moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 1246 — "To reduce the amounts otherwise authorized to be appropriated to the Department of Defense for printing and reproduction."
2:11:21 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until 6:30 p.m. today.
2:01:54 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:01:33 P.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Pompeo to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:01:28 P.M. -
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:00:25 P.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin.
2:00:10 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of April 4.
12:08:28 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.
12:01:12 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.
12:00:14 P.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable Allen B. West to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
12:00:07 P.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF APRIL 5, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on April 6, 2011.
5:33:30 P.M. -
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
5:33:20 P.M. -
Mr. Nugent moved that the House do now adjourn.
5:31:25 P.M. -
Mr. Nugent filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 203.
5:31:00 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of April 5.
4:05:51 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
3:32:11 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House resumed Special Order speeches.
3:32:01 P.M. -
The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed H.R. 4.
2:22:23 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
2:12:08 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
2:11:36 P.M. -
H. Res. 202
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:11:28 P.M. -
H. Res. 202
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
2:11:04 P.M. -
H. Res. 202
Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 202 — "Electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives."
2:10:59 P.M. -
The House received a communication from Tom Reed, Member of Congress. Mr. Reed notified the House that he was resigning from the House Judiciary Committee and will be taking a leave of absence from the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee to join the House Committee on Rules.
2:10:24 P.M. -
On approving the Journal Agreed to by recorded vote: 310 - 104, 1 Present (Roll no. 228).
2:03:13 P.M. -
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of the Speaker's approval of the Journal which had been postponed until later in the legislative day.
2:03:12 P.M. -
H. Res. 200
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:03:10 P.M. -
H. Res. 200
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 241 - 178 (Roll no. 227).
1:55:49 P.M. -
MOMENT OF SILENCE - The House observed a moment of silence in remembrance of our brave men and women in uniform who have given their lives in the service of our Nation in Iraq and in Afghanistan and their families, and all who serve in our Armed Forces and their families.
1:54:38 P.M. -
H. Res. 200
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 241 - 175 (Roll no. 226).
12:26:34 P.M. -
H. Res. 200
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 200.
12:26:23 P.M. -
H. Res. 200
Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 200 — "Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 37) disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to regulating the Internet and broadband industry practices."
12:03:26 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.
12:03:19 P.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Deutch to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:02:19 P.M. -
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS ON APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL - The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day's proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Denham demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the Speaker's approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Denham objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the Speaker's approval of the Journal until later in the legislative day.
12:01:17 P.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by Rabbi Efrem Goldberg, Boca Raton Synagogue, Boca Raton, Florida.
12:00:14 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of April 5.
10:50:00 A.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
10:01:11 A.M. -
MORNING-HOUR DEBATES - The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debates. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 12:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.
10:01:02 A.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable Kevin Yoder to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:49 A.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF APRIL 6, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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9:59:38 P.M. -
The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on April 7, 2011.
9:59:37 P.M. -
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
9:59:15 P.M. -
Mr. Lance moved that the House do now adjourn.
7:51:21 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House resumed with special order speeches.
7:47:57 P.M. -
Ms. Foxx filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 206.
7:24:40 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
7:20:22 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded further with one minute speeches.
7:20:03 P.M. -
Mr. Crenshaw asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 10:00 a.m. on April 7. Agreed to without objection.
7:18:06 P.M. -
H.R. 910
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.
7:17:56 P.M. -
H.R. 910
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
7:17:27 P.M. -
H.R. 910
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 910.
7:16:17 P.M. -
H.R. 910
On agreeing to the Kind amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 160 - 264 (Roll no. 241).
7:11:45 P.M. -
H.R. 910
On agreeing to the Doyle amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 173 - 250 (Roll no. 240).
7:08:27 P.M. -
H.R. 910
On agreeing to the Rush amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 165 - 260 (Roll no. 239).
7:04:56 P.M. -
H.R. 910
On agreeing to the Markey amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 156 - 266 (Roll no. 238).
7:01:18 P.M. -
H.R. 910
On agreeing to the Polis amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 168 - 257 (Roll no. 237).
6:56:56 P.M. -
H.R. 910
On agreeing to the Waxman amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 184 - 240 (Roll no. 236).
6:50:10 P.M. -
H.R. 910
On agreeing to the Murphy (CT) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 182 - 240 (Roll no. 235).
6:46:47 P.M. -
H.R. 910
On agreeing to the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 157 - 266 (Roll no. 234).
6:42:11 P.M. -
H.R. 910
On agreeing to the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 161 - 259 (Roll no. 233).
6:17:03 P.M. -
H.R. 910
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.
6:15:54 P.M. -
H.R. 910
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Kind amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Kind demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
6:03:48 P.M. -
H.R. 910
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 203, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Kind amendment in the nature of a substitute number 12.
6:03:46 P.M. -
H.R. 910
An amendment, in the nature of a substitute offered by Mr. Kind, numbered 12 printed in House Report 112-54 to codify the Environmental Protection Agency's Tailoring Rule in order to protect farms, small businesses, and small- and medium-sized stationary sources from greenhouse gas regulation.
6:02:06 P.M. -
H.R. 910
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Doyle amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Doyle demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
5:50:09 P.M. -
H.R. 910
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 203, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Doyle amendment number 11.
5:50:04 P.M. -
H.R. 910
An amendment, offered by Mr. Doyle, numbered 11 printed in House Report 112-54 to include a study to determine whether regulations of the Environmental Protection Agency under the Clean Air Act to address climate change, if not repealed or otherwise made unauthorized by section 2 of the bill, would cause greenhouse gas leakage and reduce the international competitiveness of United States producers of energy-intensive products.
5:49:33 P.M. -
H.R. 910
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Rush amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Rush demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
5:37:09 P.M. -
H.R. 910
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 203, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rush amendment number 10.
5:37:06 P.M. -
H.R. 910
An amendment, offered by Mr. Rush, numbered 10 printed in House Report 112-54 to prevent the provisions of this act from going into effect until the EPA Administrator, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense, certifies that the consequences of not regulating greenhouse gas emissions, and its subsequent impact on climate change, including the potential to create sustained natural and humanitarian disasters and the ability to likely foster political instability where societal demands exceed the capacity of governments to cope, do not jeopardize American security interests at home or abroad.
5:36:39 P.M. -
H.R. 910
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Markey amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Markey demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
5:24:04 P.M. -
H.R. 910
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 203, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Markey amendment number 9.
5:24:01 P.M. -
H.R. 910
An amendment, offered by Mr. Markey, numbered 9 printed in House Report 112-54 to ensure that any prohibition on or limitation to EPA's Clean Air Act authority contained in the bill would not apply to any action EPA could take to reduce demand for oil.
5:23:34 P.M. -
H.R. 910
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Polis (CO) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Polis (CO) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
5:10:45 P.M. -
H.R. 910
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 203, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Polis (CO) amendment number 8.
5:10:43 P.M. -
H.R. 910
An amendment, offered by Mr. Polis, numbered 8 printed in House Report 112-54 to ensure the EPA Administrator can protect the public health in case of public health emergency.
5:09:09 P.M. -
H.R. 910
On agreeing to the Quigley amendment; Failed by voice vote.
5:00:31 P.M. -
H.R. 910
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 203, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Quigley amendment number 7.
5:00:28 P.M. -
H.R. 910
An amendment, offered by Mr. Quigley, numbered 7 printed in House Report 112-54 to require GAO to report to Congress the results of a study of health care costs in the U.S. as affected by the elimination of EPA regulation under this Act, as compared to health care costs in the U.S. as would be affected by the EPA proceeding under their regulating authority as determined in Massachusetts v. EPA.
4:59:52 P.M. -
H.R. 910
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Waxman amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Waxman demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
4:49:01 P.M. -
H.R. 910
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 203, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Waxman amendment number 6.
4:49:01 P.M. -
H.R. 910
An amendment, offered by Mr. Waxman, numbered 6 printed in House Report 112-54 to add a new section with respect to Congressional Acceptance of Scientific Findings: Congress accepts the scientific findings of the Environmental Protection Agency that climate changes is occurring, is caused largely by human activities, and poses significant risks for public health and welfare.
4:48:22 P.M. -
H.R. 910
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.
4:45:21 P.M. -
H.R. 910
ORDER OF PROCEDURE - Mr. Upton asked unanimous consent to extend debate time by 1 minute on each side on the amendment. Agreed to without objection.
4:32:02 P.M. -
H.R. 910
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 203, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Murphy (CT) amendment number 5.
4:32:01 P.M. -
H.R. 910
An amendment, offered by Mr. Murphy (CT), numbered 5 printed in House Report 112-54 to clarify that the Agency can continue to provide technical assistance to states taking action to limit greenhouse gas emissions.
4:31:16 P.M. -
H.R. 910
On agreeing to the Cuellar amendment; Failed by voice vote.
4:22:10 P.M. -
H.R. 910
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 203, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Cuellar amendment number 4.
4:22:08 P.M. -
H.R. 910
An amendment, offered by Mr. Cuellar, numbered 4 printed in House Report 112-54 to amend the definition of greenhouse gas, to remove water vapor as a part of the definition, amend the act by striking the removal of existing EPA findings and rules, and exempt all auto standards from the legislation.
4:21:51 P.M. -
H.R. 910
On agreeing to the McNerney amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
4:20:09 P.M. -
H.R. 910
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 203, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McNerney amendment number 3.
4:20:05 P.M. -
H.R. 910
An amendment, offered by Mr. McNerney, numbered 3 printed in House Report 112-54 to clarify that voluntary programs addressing climate change classify as exceptions to the bill's prohibitions.
4:19:31 P.M. -
H.R. 910
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.
4:07:59 P.M. -
H.R. 910
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 203, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment number 2.
4:07:54 P.M. -
H.R. 910
An amendment, offered by Ms. Jackson Lee (TX), numbered 2 printed in House Report 112-54 to insert a new section to provide considerations and procedures in finalizing greenhouse gas regulations.
4:06:13 P.M. -
H.R. 910
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.
3:54:39 P.M. -
H.R. 910
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 203, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment number 1.
3:54:36 P.M. -
H.R. 910
An amendment, offered by Ms. Jackson Lee (TX), numbered 1 printed in House Report 112-54 to require an EPA study to determine the long term impact of a complete ban on their authority to regulate greenhouse gases.
2:40:09 P.M. -
H.R. 910
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 910.
2:39:42 P.M. -
H.R. 910
The Speaker designated the Honorable Steve Womack to act as Chairman of the Committee.
2:39:41 P.M. -
H.R. 910
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 203 and Rule XVIII.
2:39:28 P.M. -
H.R. 910
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 910 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. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. The bill shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute rule. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. All points of order againist the committee amendment in the nature of a substitute are waived.
2:39:23 P.M. -
H.R. 910
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 203. H.R. 910 — "To amend the Clean Air Act to prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency from promulgating any regulation concerning, taking action relating to, or taking into consideration the emission of a greenhouse gas to address climate change, and for other purposes."
2:38:52 P.M. -
On approving the Journal Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 321 - 98, 1 Present (Roll no. 232).
2:31:08 P.M. -
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the question of adoption of the Speaker's approval of the Journal.
2:30:57 P.M. -
H. Res. 203
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:30:56 P.M. -
H. Res. 203
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 250 - 172 (Roll no. 231).
2:22:39 P.M. -
H. Res. 203
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 266 - 158 (Roll no. 230).
12:56:00 P.M. -
H. Res. 203
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 203.
12:54:24 P.M. -
H. Res. 203
Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 203 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 910) to amend the Clean Air Act to prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency from promulgating any regulation concerning, taking action relating to, or taking into consideration the emission of a greenhouse gas to address climate change, and for other purposes."
12:53:11 P.M. -
On motion to adjourn Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 36 - 367 (Roll no. 229).
12:29:32 P.M. -
Mr. Jackson (IL) moved that the House do now adjourn.
12:04:15 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.
12:03:51 P.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mrs. Hartzler to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:03:26 P.M. -
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day's proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Poe demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the Speaker's approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Poe objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of the Speaker's approval of the Journal until later in the legislative day.
12:01:58 P.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by Bishop Henry Fernandez, The Faith Center, Sunrise, Florida
12:01:45 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of April 6.
10:50:29 A.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
10:00:59 A.M. -
MORNING-HOUR DEBATES - The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debates. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 12:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.
10:00:29 A.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable Renee L. Ellmers to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:11 A.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF APRIL 7, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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6:54:15 P.M. -
The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on April 8, 2011.
6:54:14 P.M. -
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
6:54:07 P.M. -
Mr. Jackson (IL) moved that the House do now adjourn.
4:19:24 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House resumed Special Order Speeches.
4:18:16 P.M. -
The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notice stating that the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13536 of April 12, 2010, with respect to Somalia, is to continue in effect beyond April 12, 2011 - referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 112-16).
3:09:00 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
3:08:00 P.M. -
Mr. McHenry asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Thursday, April 7, 2011, it adjourn to meet at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, April 8, 2011 for Morning-Hour Debate Agreed to without objection.
3:07:50 P.M. -
H.R. 910
On agreeing to the Polis amendment; Failed by voice vote.
3:07:49 P.M. -
H.R. 910
An amendment, offered by Mr. Polis, to change the title of the bill.
3:07:48 P.M. -
H.R. 910
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:07:01 P.M. -
H.R. 910
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 255 - 172 (Roll no. 249).
3:00:00 P.M. -
H.R. 910
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 175 - 251 (Roll no. 248).
2:43:37 P.M. -
H.R. 910
The previous question was ordered without objection.
2:35:09 P.M. -
H.R. 910
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McNerney motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to prohibit the underlying bill from limiting EPA's Clean Air Act authority to protect the health of children, seniors, and those with asthma and lung diseases from the effects of air pollution emitted by large sources (those that emit 75,000 tons or more of carbon pollution annually).
2:34:38 P.M. -
H.R. 910
Mr. McNerney moved to recommit with instructions to Energy and Commerce.
2:33:43 P.M. -
H.R. 910
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 910 — "To amend the Clean Air Act to prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency from promulgating any regulation concerning, taking action relating to, or taking into consideration the emission of a greenhouse gas to address climate change, and for other purposes."
2:33:41 P.M. -
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of H.R. 910 which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
2:33:40 P.M. -
H.R. 1363
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:33:39 P.M. -
H.R. 1363
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 247 - 181 (Roll no. 247).
2:26:08 P.M. -
H.R. 1363
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 191 - 236 (Roll no. 246).
2:10:25 P.M. -
H.R. 1363
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
2:03:43 P.M. -
H.R. 1363
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Owens motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to add a new section to the end of title VIII of division A which provides that salaries to members of the armed forces would not be interrupted in the event of a federal government shutdown.
2:03:06 P.M. -
H.R. 1363
Mr. Owens moved to recommit with instructions to Appropriations.
2:02:33 P.M. -
H.R. 1363
On motion to table the motion to appeal the ruling of the chair Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 236 - 187 (Roll no. 245).
1:39:54 P.M. -
H.R. 1363
Mr. Rogers (KY) moved to table the motion to appeal the ruling of the chair
1:39:42 P.M. -
H.R. 1363
Mr. Hoyer appealed the ruling of the chair.
1:37:25 P.M. -
H.R. 1363
Mr. Rogers (KY) raised a point of order against the motion to recommit with instructions. Mr. Rogers (KY) stated that the provisions of the motion to recommit propose a net increase in budget authority in the bill. Sustained by the Chair.
1:31:12 P.M. -
H.R. 1363
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the motion to recommit with instructions, pending the reservation of a point of order. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment that strikes all after the enacting clause and inserts the following: "That the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 (Public Law 111-242) is further amended by striking the date specified in section 106(3) and inserting April 15, 2011".
1:30:24 P.M. -
H.R. 1363
Mr. Hoyer moved to recommit with instructions to Appropriations.
1:29:49 P.M. -
H.R. 1363
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
12:10:05 P.M. -
H.R. 1363
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1363.
12:09:37 P.M. -
H.R. 1363
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1363 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered except motion to recommit. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments. All points of order against consideration of the bill and the provisions of the bill are waived.
12:09:32 P.M. -
H.R. 1363
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 206. H.R. 1363 — "Making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011, and for other purposes."
12:08:38 P.M. -
On approving the Journal Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 307 - 113, 2 Present (Roll no. 244).
12:02:26 P.M. -
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the question of adoption of the Speaker's approval of the Journal.
11:51:25 A.M. -
H. Res. 206
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
11:51:24 A.M. -
H. Res. 206
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 228 - 189 (Roll no. 243).
11:44:56 A.M. -
H. Res. 206
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 238 - 185 (Roll no. 242).
10:16:49 A.M. -
H. Res. 206
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 206.
10:16:40 A.M. -
H. Res. 206
Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 206 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1363) making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011, 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."
10:04:24 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.
10:04:12 A.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Barrow to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
10:03:31 A.M. -
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day's proceedings and had approved it. Ms. Eddie Bernice Johnson (TX) demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the Speaker's approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Eddie Bernice Johnson (TX) objected to the voice vote based upon the absenceof a quorum and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of the Speaker's approval of the Journal until later in the legislative day.
10:01:00 A.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin.
10:00:00 A.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF APRIL 8, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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12:52:39 A.M. -
The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 11:00 p.m. on April 11, 2011.
12:52:38 A.M. -
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
12:52:30 A.M. -
Mr. Walden moved that the House do now adjourn.
12:42:01 A.M. -
On approving the Journal Agreed to by voice vote.
12:41:42 A.M. -
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the question of adoption of the Speaker's approval of the Journal.
12:41:06 A.M. -
Mr. Walden asked unanimous consent That when the House adjourns on Monday, April 11, 2011, it adjourn to meet at noon on Tuesday, April 12, 2011, for Morning-Hour Debate. Agreed to without objection.
12:41:05 A.M. -
Mr. Walden asked unanimous consent That when the House adjourns on Saturday, April 9 (Legislative Day of April 8), 2011, it adjourn to meet at 11 p.m. on Monday, April 11, 2011. Agreed to without objection.
12:40:06 A.M. -
H.R. 1217
Mr. Walden asked unanimous consent that the Committee on Energy and Commerce have until midnight on April 11 to file a report on H.R. 1217. Agreed to without objection.
12:40:04 A.M. -
H.R. 1363
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:40:03 A.M. -
H.R. 1363
On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 348 - 70 (Roll no. 253).
12:12:57 A.M. -
H.R. 1363
The previous question was ordered pursuant to a previous special order.
12:04:47 A.M. -
H.R. 1363
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on agreeing to the Senate amendment to H.R. 1363.
12:04:46 A.M. -
H.R. 1363
Mr. Rogers (KY) moved that the House agree to the Senate amendment.
12:03:47 A.M. -
H.R. 1363
Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Chair recognized Mr. Rogers (KY) for a motion.
12:02:00 A.M. -
ORDER OF BUSINESS - Mr. Dreier asked unanimous consent 1) that it be in order at any time to take from the Speaker's table the bill H.R. 1363, with the Senate amendment thereto, and to consider in the House, without intervention of any point of order, a motion offered by the chair of the Committee on Appropriations or his designee that the House concur in the Senate amendment; 2) that the Senate amendment be considered as read; 3) that the motion be debatable for 20 minutes equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Appropriations; and 4) that the previous question be considered as ordered on the motion to final adoption without intervening motion. Agreed to without objection.
12:01:00 A.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 April 8, 2011, at 11:35 p.m. stating that the Senate passed H.R. 1363 with an amendment.
12:00:23 A.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of April 8.
3:42:43 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
3:40:59 P.M. -
H.J. Res. 37
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:40:58 P.M. -
H.J. Res. 37
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 240 - 179 (Roll no. 252).
3:32:26 P.M. -
H.J. Res. 37
On motion to table the appeal of the ruling of the chair Agreed to by recorded vote: 235 - 181 (Roll no. 251).
3:09:30 P.M. -
H.J. Res. 37
Mr. Walden moved to table the motion to appeal the ruling of the chair
3:09:19 P.M. -
H.J. Res. 37
Mr. Hoyer appealed the ruling of the chair. The question was then put on sustaining the ruling of the chair.
3:02:18 P.M. -
H.J. Res. 37
Point of order sustained against the motion to recommit with instructions.
3:02:18 P.M. -
H.J. Res. 37
Mr. Walden raised a point of order against the motion to recommit with instructions. Mr. Walden stated that the provisions of the motion to recommit are not germane to the joint resolution. Sustained by the Chair.
2:56:55 P.M. -
H.J. Res. 37
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hoyer motion to recommit with instructions, pending reservation of a point of order. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the joint resolution to be reported back to the House with an amendment stating that the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011, is further amended by striking the date specified and inserting "April 15, 2011".
2:56:00 P.M. -
H.J. Res. 37
Mr. Hoyer moved to recommit with instructions to Energy and Commerce.
2:55:23 P.M. -
H.J. Res. 37
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
1:39:20 P.M. -
H.J. Res. 37
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 37.
1:39:10 P.M. -
H.J. Res. 37
Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 37 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. All points of order against consideration of the joint resolution are waived. All points of order against provisions in the joint resolution are waived.
1:39:01 P.M. -
H.J. Res. 37
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 200. H.J. Res. 37 — "Disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to regulating the Internet and broadband industry practices."
1:38:48 P.M. -
H.J. Res. 37
On motion to consider the joint resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 238 - 174 (Roll no. 250).
1:16:30 P.M. -
H.J. Res. 37
QUESTION OF CONSIDERATION - Mr. McGovern demanded the yeas and nays on the question of consideration pursuant to clause 3 of rule XVI.
1:16:29 P.M. -
H.J. Res. 37
Mr. Walden moved to consider the joint resolution.
1:15:53 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of April 8.
12:14:07 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
12:04:49 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
12:03:00 P.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Southerland to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:02:19 P.M. -
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS ON APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL - The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day's proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Poe demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the Speaker's approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Poe objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of the Speaker's approval of the Journal until later in the legislative day.
12:01:35 P.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin.
12:00:03 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of April 8.
11:49:43 A.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
10:01:10 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.
10:01:04 A.M. -
The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed H.R. 658 amended.
10:01:03 A.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable Cory Gardner to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:17 A.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF APRIL 11, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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1:46:21 A.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on April 12, 2011.
1:45:00 A.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of April 11.
11:04:41 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
11:03:01 P.M. -
Mr. Amash filed a report from the Committee on The Budget on H. Con. Res. 34.
11:02:31 P.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Amash to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
11:02:27 P.M. -
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
11:00:24 P.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin.
11:00:11 P.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable Kevin Yoder to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
11:00:08 P.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF APRIL 12, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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9:27:48 P.M. -
The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on April 13, 2011.
9:27:46 P.M. -
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
9:27:26 P.M. -
Mr. Fortenberry moved that the House do now adjourn.
7:38:28 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House resumed Special Order speeches.
7:37:58 P.M. -
Mr. Nugent filed reports from the Committee on Rules, H. Res. 218 and H. Res. 219.
7:20:46 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
7:11:06 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
7:09:21 P.M. -
On approving the Journal Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 325 - 79, 2 Present (Roll no. 256).
7:04:00 P.M. -
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the question of the Speaker's approval of the Journal.
7:03:15 P.M. -
S. 307
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:03:14 P.M. -
S. 307
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 408 - 3, 1 Present (Roll no. 255).
6:56:00 P.M. -
S. 307
Considered as unfinished business. S. 307 — "To designate the Federal building and United States courthouse located at 217 West King Street, Martinsburg, West Virginia, as the "W. Craig Broadwater Federal Building and United States Courthouse"."
6:55:42 P.M. -
H.R. 1308
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:55:41 P.M. -
H.R. 1308
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 394 - 18 (Roll no. 254).
6:33:00 P.M. -
H.R. 1308
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1308 — "To amend the Ronald Reagan Centennial Commission Act to extend the termination date for the Commission, and for other purposes."
6:32:20 P.M. -
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the question of adoption of motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
6:31:45 P.M. -
H. Con. Res. 33
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:31:33 P.M. -
H. Con. Res. 33
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
6:31:16 P.M. -
H. Con. Res. 33
Considered by unanimous consent. H. Con. Res. 33 — "Permitting the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for a ceremony as part of the commemoration of the days of remembrance of victims of the Holocaust."
6:31:13 P.M. -
H. Con. Res. 33
Mr. Lungren, Daniel E. asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
6:31:11 P.M. -
H. Res. 197
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:31:10 P.M. -
H. Res. 197
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
6:30:20 P.M. -
H. Res. 197
Considered by unanimous consent. H. Res. 197 — "Electing Members to the Joint Committee on Printing and the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library."
6:30:20 P.M. -
H. Res. 197
Mr. Lungren, Daniel E. asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
6:30:19 P.M. -
S.J. Res. 8
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:30:16 P.M. -
S.J. Res. 8
On passage Passed without objection.
6:29:52 P.M. -
S.J. Res. 8
Considered by unanimous consent. S.J. Res. 8 — "Providing for the appointment of Stephen M. Case as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution."
6:29:52 P.M. -
S.J. Res. 8
Mr. Lungren, Daniel E. asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
6:29:42 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of April 12.
5:25:22 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 P.M. today.
5:24:54 P.M. -
S. 307
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
5:13:14 P.M. -
S. 307
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 307.
5:13:12 P.M. -
S. 307
Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:13:00 P.M. -
S. 307
Mr. Crawford moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 307 — "To designate the Federal building and United States courthouse located at 217 West King Street, Martinsburg, West Virginia, as the "W. Craig Broadwater Federal Building and United States Courthouse"."
5:11:46 P.M. -
H.R. 1308
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
5:03:44 P.M. -
H.R. 1308
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1308.
5:03:42 P.M. -
H.R. 1308
Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:03:02 P.M. -
H.R. 1308
Mr. Kelly moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 1308 — "To amend the Ronald Reagan Centennial Commission Act to extend the termination date for the Commission, and for other purposes."
5:01:47 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until 6:30 p.m. today.
5:01:18 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of April 12.
2:10:21 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for approximately 5:00 p.m. today.
2:04:14 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:03:42 P.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Womack to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:02:59 P.M. -
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS ON APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL - The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day's proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Womack demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the Speaker's approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Womack demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair announced that further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the Speaker's approval of the Journal would be postponed until later in the legislative day.
2:01:15 P.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin.
2:01:07 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of April 12.
12:25:20 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.
12:01:20 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.
12:01:01 P.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable John Fleming to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
12:00:08 P.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF APRIL 13, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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8:20:22 P.M. -
The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on April 14, 2011.
8:20:11 P.M. -
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
8:20:01 P.M. -
Mr. Pearce moved that the House do now adjourn.
7:51:39 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House resumed Special Order speeches.
7:51:38 P.M. -
Mr. Bishop (UT) asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Wednesday, April 13, 2011, it adjourn to meet at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 14, 2011, for Morning-Hour Debate and 11:00 a.m. for legislative business. Agreed to without objection.
7:50:37 P.M. -
Mr. Bishop (UT) filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 223.
5:51:11 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
5:43:43 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded further with one minute speeches.
5:42:59 P.M. -
H.R. 1217
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:42:53 P.M. -
H.R. 1217
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 236 - 183 (Roll no. 264).
5:36:11 P.M. -
H.R. 1217
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 189 - 234 (Roll no. 263).
5:19:53 P.M. -
H.R. 1217
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
5:10:49 P.M. -
H.R. 1217
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Loebsack motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment inserting a provision that would preserve the Prevention and Public Health Fund for prevention, wellness, and public health activities for individuals 65 years or older. A point of order was reserved, but was subsequently removed.
5:09:57 P.M. -
H.R. 1217
Mr. Loebsack moved to recommit with instructions to Energy and Commerce.
5:09:29 P.M. -
H.R. 1217
The House adopted the amendment as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
5:09:19 P.M. -
H.R. 1217
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
5:08:31 P.M. -
H.R. 1217
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 1217.
5:08:25 P.M. -
H.R. 1217
On agreeing to the Castor (FL) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 188 - 238 (Roll no. 262).
5:00:15 P.M. -
H.R. 1217
On agreeing to the Castor (FL) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 187 - 237 (Roll no. 261).
4:34:52 P.M. -
H.R. 1217
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Castor(FL)amendment no. 3, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Castor(FL) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
4:26:38 P.M. -
H.R. 1217
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 219, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Castor amendment no. 3.
4:26:13 P.M. -
H.R. 1217
An amendment, offered by Ms. Castor (FL), numbered 3 printed in House Report 112-61 to require the U.S. Government Accountability Office to conduct a study of the economic impact funds awarded through the Prevention and Public Health Fund would have on states and communities.
4:25:49 P.M. -
H.R. 1217
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Castor(FL) amendment no. 2, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Castor(FL) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
4:17:46 P.M. -
H.R. 1217
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 219, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Castor amendment no. 2.
4:17:25 P.M. -
H.R. 1217
An amendment, offered by Ms. Castor (FL), numbered 2 printed in House Report 112-61 to require the U.S. Government Accountability Office to conduct a study of the impact funds awarded through the Prevention and Public Health Fund would have on preventing chronic diseases and promoting health.
4:16:58 P.M. -
H.R. 1217
On agreeing to the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
4:10:11 P.M. -
H.R. 1217
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 219, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee amendment.
4:09:49 P.M. -
H.R. 1217
An amendment, offered by Ms. Jackson Lee (TX), numbered 1 printed in House Report 112-61 to require the Department of Health and Human Services to post on its website a notice of rescission of unobligated Section 4002 funds and the amount rescinded.
3:20:29 P.M. -
H.R. 1217
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 1217.
3:20:20 P.M. -
H.R. 1217
The Speaker designated the Honorable K. Michael Conaway to act as Chairman of the Committee.
3:20:19 P.M. -
H.R. 1217
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 219 and Rule XVIII.
3:20:04 P.M. -
H.R. 1217
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1217 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. The resolution makes in order only those amendments printed in the report. All points of order against the amendments are waived.
3:19:59 P.M. -
H.R. 1217
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 219. H.R. 1217 — "To repeal the Prevention and Public Health Fund."
3:19:48 P.M. -
On approving the Journal Agreed to by voice vote.
3:19:13 P.M. -
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the question of adoption of the Speaker's approval of the Journal.
3:18:42 P.M. -
H. Res. 218
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:18:41 P.M. -
H. Res. 218
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 241 - 179 (Roll no. 260).
3:11:59 P.M. -
H. Res. 218
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 242 - 183 (Roll no. 259).
3:05:01 P.M. -
H. Res. 218
Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 218 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1473) making appropriations for the Department of Defense and the other departments and agencies of the Government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 35) directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a correction in the enrollment of H.R. 1473; and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 36) directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a correction in the enrollment of H.R. 1473."
3:04:41 P.M. -
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on ordering the previous question on H. Res. 218 and on adoption of H. Res. 218, if ordered, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
3:04:40 P.M. -
H. Res. 219
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:04:38 P.M. -
H. Res. 219
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 237 - 180 (Roll no. 258).
2:58:16 P.M. -
H. Res. 219
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 238 - 182 (Roll no. 257).
1:32:00 P.M. -
H. Res. 219
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 219.
1:31:40 P.M. -
H. Res. 219
Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 219 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1217) to repeal the Prevention and Public Health Fund."
1:30:58 P.M. -
H. Res. 218
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 218, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Polis (CO) demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day.
12:32:17 P.M. -
H. Res. 218
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 218.
12:31:56 P.M. -
H. Res. 218
Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 218 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1473) making appropriations for the Department of Defense and the other departments and agencies of the Government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 35) directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a correction in the enrollment of H.R. 1473; and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 36) directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a correction in the enrollment of H.R. 1473."
12:26:57 P.M. -
H. Res. 218
Point of order raised by Mr. Weiner on the content of the measure. Mr Weiner stated that the measure violated the rules of the House because its action was not contingent upon Senate action. Point of order overruled by the Chair.
12:25:00 P.M. -
H. Res. 218
SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT FILED - Mr. Dreier submitted a supplemental report on H. Res. 218.
12:04:00 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.
12:03:01 P.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Cicilline to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:02:00 P.M. -
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS ON APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL - The Chair announced that she had examined the Journal of the last day's proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Poe (TX) demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the Speaker's approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Poe (TX) objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of the Speaker's approval of the Journal until later in the legislative day.
12:01:57 P.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by Reverend Dr. Jack Graham, Prestonwood Baptist Church, Plano, Texas.
12:00:33 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of April 13.
10:58:32 A.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
10:00:58 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.
10:00:42 A.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable Rob Woodall to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:20 A.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF APRIL 14, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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10:15:59 P.M. -
The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on April 15, 2011.
10:15:58 P.M. -
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
10:15:57 P.M. -
Mr. Rokita moved that the House do now adjourn.
10:14:19 P.M. -
H. Con. Res. 34
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H. Con. Res. 34 as unfinished business.
10:14:00 P.M. -
H. Con. Res. 34
On motion that the Committee now rise Agreed to by voice vote.
10:13:34 P.M. -
H. Con. Res. 34
Mr. Chaffetz moved that the Committee now rise.
10:12:00 P.M. -
H. Con. Res. 34
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Cleaver substitute amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Cleaver demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
9:34:50 P.M. -
H. Con. Res. 34
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 223, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 30 minutes of debate on the Cleaver substitute amendment No. 1.
9:34:00 P.M. -
H. Con. Res. 34
An amendment, in the nature of a substitute offered by Mr. Cleaver, A substitute amendment numbered 1 printed in Part B of House Report 112-62 to make significant investments in education, job training, transportation and infrastructure, and advanced research and development programs that will accelerate our economic recovery. Would also protect the social safety net without cutting Social Security, Medicaid or Medicare. Would raise new revenue by making our tax system more fair. Would also close certain corporate tax loopholes and preferences, which will save trillions of dollars on the deficit over the next decade.
6:33:00 P.M. -
The Committee of the Whole resumed its sitting.
6:32:01 P.M. -
The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed H.R. 1473, without amendment.
6:32:00 P.M. -
The Committee of the Whole rose informally to receive a message from the Senate.
6:03:00 P.M. -
The Committee of the Whole resumed its sitting.
6:02:41 P.M. -
The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate failed to agree to H. Con. Res 35 and H. Con. Res 36.
6:02:12 P.M. -
The Committee of the Whole rose informally to receive a message from the Senate.
4:58:37 P.M. -
H. Con. Res. 34
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with 4 hours of general debate on H. Con. Res. 34.
4:57:28 P.M. -
H. Con. Res. 34
The Speaker designated the Honorable Lee Terry to act as Chairman of the Committee.
4:57:26 P.M. -
H. Con. Res. 34
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 223 and Rule XVIII.
4:57:18 P.M. -
H. Con. Res. 34
Rule provides for consideration of H. Con. Res. 34 with 4 hours of general debate. Specified amendments are in order. The resolution waives all points of order against consideration of the concurrent resolution. The resolution waives all points of order against the amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in part A of this report. The resolution permits the Chairman of the Budget Committee to offer amendments in the House pursuant to section 305(a)(5) of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to achieve mathematical consistency. Finally, the resolution provides that the concurrent resolution shall not be subject to a demand for division of the question of its adoption.
4:57:13 P.M. -
H. Con. Res. 34
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 223. H. Con. Res. 34 — "Establishing the budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2012 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2013 through 2021."
4:55:00 P.M. -
On motion to adjourn Failed by recorded vote: 11 - 412 (Roll no. 272).
4:39:00 P.M. -
Mr. Jackson (IL) moved that the House do now adjourn.
4:38:21 P.M. -
H. Con. Res. 36
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:38:18 P.M. -
H. Con. Res. 36
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 241 - 185, 1 Present (Roll no. 271).
4:31:14 P.M. -
H. Con. Res. 36
Considered as unfinished business. H. Con. Res. 36 — "Directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a correction in the enrollment of H.R. 1473."
4:29:15 P.M. -
H. Con. Res. 35
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:29:14 P.M. -
H. Con. Res. 35
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 240 - 185 (Roll no. 270).
4:07:05 P.M. -
H. Con. Res. 35
Considered as unfinished business. H. Con. Res. 35 — "Directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a correction in the enrollment of H.R. 1473."
4:06:34 P.M. -
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on agreeing to H. Con. Res. 35 and H. Con. Res. 36, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
4:05:45 P.M. -
H. Con. Res. 36
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair put the question on agreeing to H. Con. Res. 36 and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Nunnelee demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on agreeing to H. Con. Res. 36 until later in the legislative day.
4:05:26 P.M. -
H. Con. Res. 36
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
3:34:16 P.M. -
H. Con. Res. 36
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 218, the House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 36.
3:34:01 P.M. -
H. Con. Res. 36
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 218. H. Con. Res. 36 — "Directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a correction in the enrollment of H.R. 1473."
3:33:27 P.M. -
H. Con. Res. 35
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair put the question on agreeing to H. Con. Res. 35 and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Alexander demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on agreeing to H. Con. Res. 35 until later in the legislative day.
3:32:56 P.M. -
H. Con. Res. 35
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
3:08:54 P.M. -
H. Con. Res. 35
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 218, the House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 35.
3:07:15 P.M. -
H. Con. Res. 35
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 218. H. Con. Res. 35 — "Directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a correction in the enrollment of H.R. 1473."
3:06:43 P.M. -
H. Con. Res. 43
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:06:42 P.M. -
H. Con. Res. 43
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 243 - 178 (Roll no. 269).
3:01:05 P.M. -
H. Con. Res. 43
Considered as unfinished business. H. Con. Res. 43 — "Providing for a conditional adjournment of the House of Representatives and a conditional recess or adjournment of the Senate."
3:01:01 P.M. -
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on agreeing to H. Con. Res. 43 which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
3:00:05 P.M. -
H.R. 1473
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:00:04 P.M. -
H.R. 1473
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 260 - 167 (Roll no. 268).
2:34:56 P.M. -
H.R. 1473
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
1:16:17 P.M. -
H.R. 1473
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1473.
1:15:51 P.M. -
H.R. 1473
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1473, H. Con. Res. 35 and H. Con. Res. 36 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments. All points of order against consideration of H.R. 1473 are waived. All poionts of order against consideration of H.R. 1473 are waived.
1:15:46 P.M. -
H.R. 1473
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 218. H.R. 1473 — "Making appropriations for the Department of Defense and the other departments and agencies of the Government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011, and for other purposes."
1:15:06 P.M. -
H. Con. Res. 43
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair put the question on agreeing to H. Con. Res. 43 and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Moran demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on agreeing to H. Con. Res. 43 until later in the legislative day.
1:12:42 P.M. -
H. Con. Res. 43
Considered as privileged matter. H. Con. Res. 43 — "Providing for a conditional adjournment of the House of Representatives and a conditional recess or adjournment of the Senate."
1:12:28 P.M. -
On approving the Journal Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 311 - 106, 2 Present (Roll no. 267).
1:04:41 P.M. -
H. Res. 223
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:04:40 P.M. -
H. Res. 223
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 243 - 181 (Roll no. 266).
12:55:25 P.M. -
H. Res. 223
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 238 - 183 (Roll no. 265).
11:25:36 A.M. -
H. Res. 223
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 223.
11:22:04 A.M. -
H. Res. 223
Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 223 — "Providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 34) establishing the budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2012 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2013 through 2021."
11:03:20 A.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches, which by direction of the Chair would be limited to 15 per side of the aisle.
11:03:11 A.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Woodall to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
11:02:35 A.M. -
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS ON APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL - The Chair announced that she had examined the Journal of the last day's proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Poe (TX) demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the Speaker's approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Poe (TX) objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of the Speaker's approval of the Journal until later in the legislative day.
11:00:53 A.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by Reverend Arthur Cavitt, St. Charles Lwanga Center, St. Louis, Missouri
11:00:49 A.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of April 14.
10:36:13 A.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. today.
10:00:24 A.M. -
MORNING-HOUR DEBATE - The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 11:00 a.m. for the start of legislative business.
10:00:00 A.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF APRIL 15, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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3:26:10 P.M. -
The House adjourned pursuant to H. Con. Res. 43. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on May 2, 2011.
3:26:09 P.M. -
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
3:26:01 P.M. -
Mr. Runyan moved that the House do now adjourn.
3:25:00 P.M. -
COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS - Pursuant to section 2 of the Civel Rights Commission Amendments Act of 1994 (42 U.S.C. 1975 Note), and the order of the House of January 5, 2011, and upon the recommendation of the Minority Leader, the Chair announced the Speaker's reappointment of the following member on the part of the House to the Commission on Civil Rights for a term expiring December 15, 2016: Mr. Michael Yaki, San Francisco, CA. The Chair announced that the term of appointment of Mr. Todd Gaziano to the Commission on Civil Rights expires on December 15, 2013.
2:33:56 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
2:28:49 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with furher one minute speeches.
2:28:21 P.M. -
UNITED STATES COAST GUARD ACADEMY - Pursuant to 14 U.S.C. 194, and the order of the House of January 5, 2011, the Speaker appointed Mr. Coble of North Carolina and Mr. Courtney of Connecticut to the United States Coast Guard Academy .
2:28:09 P.M. -
CANADA-UNITED STATES INTERPARLIAMENTARY GROUP - Pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 276(d), Clause 10 of Rule 1, and the order of the House of January 5, 2011, the Speaker appointed Mr. Manzullo of Illinois, Chairman, to the Canada-United States Interparliamentary Group .
2:27:37 P.M. -
UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY - Pursuant to 46 U.S.C. 51312(b), and the order of the House of January 5, 2011, the Speaker appointed Mr. King of New York and Mrs. McCarthy of New York to the United States Merchant Marine Academy .
2:27:19 P.M. -
MEXICO-UNITED STATES INTERPARLIAMENTARY GROUP - Pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 276(h), and the order of the House of January 5, 2011, the Speaker appointed Mr. Dreier of California, Chairman, and Mr. McCaul of Texas to the Mexico-United States Interparliamentary Group .
2:26:55 P.M. -
MIGRATORY BIRD CONSERVATION COMMISSION - Pursuant to section 2 of the Migratory Bird Conservation Act (16 U.S.C. 715a) and the order of the House of January 5, 2011, the Speaker appointed Mr. Wittman of Virgina and Mr. Dingell of Michigan to the Migratory Bird Conservation Commission .
2:26:47 P.M. -
COMMISSION ON CONGRESSIONAL MAILING STANDARDS - Pursuant to 2 U.S.C. 501(b), and the order of the House of January 5, 2011, the Speaker appointed Mr. Schock of Illinois, Chairman, Mr. Price of Georgia, Mr. Latta of Ohio, Mrs. Davis of California, Mr. Sherman of California, and Mr. Richmond of Louisiana to the Commission on Congressional Mailing Standards .
2:26:38 P.M. -
DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER MEMORIAL COMMISSION - Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. 431 Note, and the order of the House of January 5, 2011, the Speaker appointed Mr. Thornberry of Texas, Mr. Simpson of Idaho, and Mr. Boswell of Iowa to the Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial Commission .
2:26:25 P.M. -
UNITED STATES HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL COUNCIL - Pursuant to 36 U.S.C. 2302, and the order of the House of January 5, 2011, the Speaker appointed Mr. Grimm of New York, Ms. Hayworth of New York, Mr. Meehan of Pennsylvania, Mr. Waxman of California, and Ms. Giffords of Arizona to the United States Holocaust Memorial Council .
2:25:24 P.M. -
BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION - Pursuant to sections 5580 and 5581 of the revised statutes (20 U.S.C. 42-43), and the order of the House of January 5, 2011, the Speaker appointed Mr. Becerra of California to the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution .
2:24:14 P.M. -
Mr. Upton asked unanimous consent that the Committee on Energy and Commerce be permitted to file reports until April 27, 2011, on H.R. 1213, H.R. 1214, H.R. 1215, and H.R. 1216. Agreed to without objection.
2:23:13 P.M. -
On approving the Journal Agreed to by voice vote.
2:22:41 P.M. -
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the question of the Speaker's approval of the Journal.
2:22:15 P.M. -
H. Con. Res. 34
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:22:14 P.M. -
H. Con. Res. 34
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 235 - 193 (Roll no. 277).
2:02:37 P.M. -
H. Con. Res. 34
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
2:02:24 P.M. -
H. Con. Res. 34
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.
2:01:17 P.M. -
H. Con. Res. 34
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H. Con. Res. 34.
1:12:06 P.M. -
H. Con. Res. 34
GENERAL DEBATE - Pursuant to H. Res. 223, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of general debate on H. Con. Res. 34.
1:11:50 P.M. -
H. Con. Res. 34
On agreeing to the Van Hollen amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 166 - 259 (Roll no. 276).
12:03:04 P.M. -
H. Con. Res. 34
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 223, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 30 minutes of debate on the Van Hollen substitute amendment no. 5.
12:02:46 P.M. -
H. Con. Res. 34
An amendment, offered by Mr. Van Hollen, A substitute amendment numbered 5 printed in Part B of House Report 112-62 to reduce deficits gradually to avoid disrupting the recovery and reaches primary balance by 2018 while protecting guarantees to seniors and investments that are essential for the well-being of our citizens. Would also make strategic investments in education, innovation, and infrastructure, while restraining the growth in overall discretionary spending. Would extend middle-income tax relief and streamlines the tax code to remove special interest tax breaks that distort economic activity.
11:58:03 A.M. -
H. Con. Res. 34
On agreeing to the Garrett amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 119 - 136, 172 Present (Roll no. 275).
11:35:06 A.M. -
H. Con. Res. 34
On agreeing to the Grijalva amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 77 - 347 (Roll no. 274).
11:11:01 A.M. -
H. Con. Res. 34
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.
11:11:00 A.M. -
H. Con. Res. 34
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Garrett substitute amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Garrett demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until in the legislative day.
10:31:35 A.M. -
H. Con. Res. 34
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 223, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 30 minutes of debate on the Garrett(NJ) substitute amendment no. 4.
10:30:56 A.M. -
H. Con. Res. 34
An amendment, in the nature of a substitute offered by Mr. Garrett, An substitute amendment numbered 4 printed in House Report 112=62 to establish a Fiscal Year 2012 budget and set the appropriate budgetary levels for Fiscal Year 2011 through 2021.
10:29:00 A.M. -
H. Con. Res. 34
Subsequently, the Committee resumed it's sitting.
10:28:26 A.M. -
The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S. 216, and H.R. 1308. Senate agreed to H. Con. Res. 33 and H. Con. Res. 43.
10:28:25 A.M. -
H. Con. Res. 34
The Committee of the Whole rose informally to receive a message from the Senate.
10:28:20 A.M. -
H. Con. Res. 34
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Grijalva substitute amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Grijalva demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until in the legislative day.
10:04:34 A.M. -
H. Con. Res. 34
WORDS TAKEN DOWN - During the course of debate, exception was taken to certain words used and a demand was made to have words taken down. Mr. Brooks asked unanimous consent to withdraw the words. Without objection the words were withdrawn. The Committee of the Whole resumed with debate on the Grijalva substitute amendment.
9:45:19 A.M. -
H. Con. Res. 34
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 223, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 30 minutes of debate on the Grijalva substitute amendment no. 3.
9:44:29 A.M. -
H. Con. Res. 34
An amendment, in the nature of a substitute offered by Mr. Grijalva, An substitute amendment numbered 3 printed in House Report 112-62 to eliminate the deficit by 2021, while putting America back to work, restoring America's economic competitiveness, implementing a fair tax system, keeping Americans healthy and bringing our troops back home.
9:41:47 A.M. -
H. Con. Res. 34
Subsequently, the Committee resumed its sitting.
9:40:58 A.M. -
H. Con. Res. 34
The Committee of the Whole rose informally to receive a message from the Senate.
9:40:47 A.M. -
H. Con. Res. 34
On agreeing to the Cleaver substitute amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 103 - 303 (Roll no. 273).
9:16:17 A.M. -
H. Con. Res. 34
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
9:16:00 A.M. -
H. Con. Res. 34
Considered as unfinished business. H. Con. Res. 34 — "Establishing the budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2012 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2013 through 2021."
9:02:52 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.
9:02:35 A.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Cicilline to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:02:04 A.M. -
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day's proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Poe (TX) demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the Speaker's approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Poe (TX) objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of the Speaker's approval of the Journal until later in the legislative day.
9:00:53 A.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin.
9:00:37 A.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable Jack Kingston to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
9:00:11 A.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF MAY 2, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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7:42:28 P.M. -
The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on May 3, 2011.
7:42:27 P.M. -
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
7:42:15 P.M. -
Mr. Burton (IN) moved that the House do now adjourn.
7:28:38 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House resumed with Special Order Speeches.
7:27:00 P.M. -
Mr. Reed filed reports from the Committee on Rules, H. Res. 236 and H. Res. 237.
6:54:25 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
6:52:21 P.M. -
H.R. 1423
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:52:20 P.M. -
H.R. 1423
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 399 - 0 (Roll no. 278).
6:28:28 P.M. -
H.R. 1423
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1423 — "To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 115 4th Avenue Southwest in Ardmore, Oklahoma, as the "Specialist Micheal E. Phillips Post Office"."
6:27:00 P.M. -
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of a motion to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
6:26:20 P.M. -
H.R. 362
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:26:16 P.M. -
H.R. 362
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
6:15:59 P.M. -
H.R. 362
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 362.
6:15:58 P.M. -
H.R. 362
Considered under suspension of the rules.
6:15:55 P.M. -
H.R. 362
Mr. Hultgren moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 362 — "To redesignate the Federal building and United States Courthouse located at 200 East Wall Street in Midland, Texas, as the "George H. W. Bush and George W. Bush United States Courthouse and George Mahon Federal Building"."
6:14:44 P.M. -
H.R. 1423
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.
6:02:36 P.M. -
H.R. 1423
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1423.
6:02:33 P.M. -
H.R. 1423
Considered under suspension of the rules.
6:02:13 P.M. -
H.R. 1423
Mr. Lankford moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 1423 — "To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 115 4th Avenue Southwest in Ardmore, Oklahoma, as the "Specialist Micheal E. Phillips Post Office"."
6:01:58 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until 6:30 p.m. today.
6:00:44 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 2.
2:13:32 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
2:03:22 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:02:56 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.
2:02:53 P.M. -
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:00:45 P.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by Reverend Andrew Walton, Capitol Hill Presbyterian Church, Washington, DC.
2:00:30 P.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable Ted Poe to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
2:00:18 P.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF MAY 3, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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8:38:22 P.M. -
The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on May 4, 2011.
8:38:21 P.M. -
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
8:38:02 P.M. -
Mr. Carter moved that the House do now adjourn.
6:45:38 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
6:44:06 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
6:43:32 P.M. -
H.R. 1214
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 1214 as unfinished business.
6:43:21 P.M. -
H.R. 1214
On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
6:43:04 P.M. -
H.R. 1214
Mr. Burgess moved that the Committee rise.
6:42:15 P.M. -
H.R. 1214
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Pallone amendment No. 2, 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 amendment until a time to be announced.
6:39:14 P.M. -
H.R. 1214
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 236, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Pallone amendment numbered 2 under the five-minute rule.
6:38:00 P.M. -
H.R. 1214
An amendment, offered by Mr. Pallone, numbered 2 printed in the Congressional Record to require a GAO study to determine school districts most in need of constructing or renovating school-based health centers.
6:37:01 P.M. -
H.R. 1214
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Jackson Lee amendment No. 1, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Jackson Lee demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
6:28:00 P.M. -
H.R. 1214
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 236, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment No.1 under the five-minute rule.
6:27:20 P.M. -
H.R. 1214
An amendment, offered by Ms. Jackson Lee (TX), numbered 1 printed in the Congressional Record to insert a new paragraph requiring the Secretary of Health and Human Services to post a notice of recission of unobligated funds made available by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act not later than 10 days after the date of enactment of this Act on the Department's public website.
6:26:00 P.M. -
H.R. 1214
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
6:25:47 P.M. -
H.R. 1214
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1214 — "To repeal mandatory funding for school-based health center construction."
6:21:14 P.M. -
H.R. 1213
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:21:13 P.M. -
H.R. 1213
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 238 - 183 (Roll no. 285).
6:14:26 P.M. -
H.R. 1213
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 190 - 233 (Roll no. 284).
5:48:07 P.M. -
H.R. 1213
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment inserting a provision that would require health insurance issuers to disclose the extent to which coverage has been denied or premiums have been increased for an individual. A point of order was reserved, but was subsequently withdrawn.
5:47:26 P.M. -
H.R. 1213
Mr. Boswell moved to recommit with instructions to Energy and Commerce.
5:46:33 P.M. -
H.R. 1213
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
5:46:10 P.M. -
H.R. 1213
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 1213.
5:45:57 P.M. -
H.R. 1213
On agreeing to the Ellison amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 180 - 242 (Roll no. 283).
5:37:34 P.M. -
H.R. 1213
On agreeing to the Waters amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 178 - 242 (Roll no. 282).
5:30:14 P.M. -
H.R. 1213
On agreeing to the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 177 - 239 (Roll no. 281).
5:07:29 P.M. -
H.R. 1213
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the question of adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings were postponed.
5:07:02 P.M. -
H.R. 1213
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
5:07:00 P.M. -
H.R. 1213
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1213 — "To repeal mandatory funding provided to States in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to establish American Health Benefit Exchanges."
5:06:28 P.M. -
H.R. 1214
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 1214 as unfinished business.
5:06:15 P.M. -
H.R. 1214
On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
5:05:53 P.M. -
H.R. 1214
Mr. Burgess moved that the Committee rise.
3:55:36 P.M. -
H.R. 1214
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 1214.
3:55:21 P.M. -
H.R. 1214
The Speaker designated the Honorable Steven C. LaTourette to act as Chairman of the Committee.
3:55:19 P.M. -
H.R. 1214
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 236 and Rule XVIII.
3:54:59 P.M. -
H.R. 1214
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1213 and H.R. 1214 with 1 hour of general debate for each bill. In both cases, the previous question shall be considered as ordered except motion to recommit with or without instructions. The measures will be considered read. In the case of H.R. 1213, specified amendments are in order. In the case of H.R. 1214, the resolution makes in order only those amendments that are received for printing in the portion of the Congressional Record designated for that purpose in clause 8 of rule XVIII in a daily issue dated May 2, 2011, and pro forma amendments for the purpose of debate.
3:54:54 P.M. -
H.R. 1214
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 236. H.R. 1214 — "To repeal mandatory funding for school-based health center construction."
3:54:19 P.M. -
H.R. 1213
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 1213 as unfinished business.
3:54:01 P.M. -
H.R. 1213
On motion that the Committee now rise Agreed to by voice vote.
3:54:00 P.M. -
H.R. 1213
Mr. Burgess moved that the Committee now rise.
3:53:22 P.M. -
H.R. 1213
On agreeing to the Welch amendment; Failed by voice vote.
3:43:28 P.M. -
H.R. 1213
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 236, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Welch (VT) substitute amendment No. 5.
3:43:19 P.M. -
H.R. 1213
An amendment, in the nature of a substitute offered by Mr. Welch, A substitute amendment numbered 5 printed in House Report 112-70 to preserve funding for establishment of Health Benefit Exchanges for states that apply for early innovator grants before 2012. The funds used shall be subject to availability of appropriations up to $1.9 billion.
3:43:03 P.M. -
H.R. 1213
On agreeing to the Pallone amendment; Failed by voice vote.
3:31:44 P.M. -
H.R. 1213
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 236, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Pallone amendment No. 4.
3:31:12 P.M. -
H.R. 1213
An amendment, offered by Mr. Pallone, numbered 4 printed in House Report 112-70 to require GAO to report on benefits of funding in setting up state run exchanges that reflect that state's marketplace, as opposed to state exchanges established and operated by the federal government.
3:30:00 P.M. -
H.R. 1213
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Ellison amendment no. 3, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Ellison demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
3:19:59 P.M. -
H.R. 1213
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 236, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ellison amendment No. 3.
3:19:56 P.M. -
H.R. 1213
An amendment, offered by Mr. Ellison, numbered 3 printed in House Report 112-70 to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to submit to Congress a report on the impact of H.R. 1213 on the possible delays and potential enrollment reductions to Health Benefit Exchanges.
3:19:22 P.M. -
H.R. 1213
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Waters amendment no. 2, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mrs. Waters demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
3:12:46 P.M. -
H.R. 1213
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 236, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Waters amendment No. 2.
3:12:43 P.M. -
H.R. 1213
An amendment, offered by Ms. Waters, numbered 2 printed in House Report 112-70 to require, within 6 months after enactment, the Secretary of Health and Human Services to submit to Congress a report on the extent to which states are expected to have difficulties establishing Health Benefit Exchanges without the federal assistance repealed and rescinded under this bill.
3:11:33 P.M. -
H.R. 1213
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment no. 1, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mrs. Jackson Lee (TX) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
3:00:37 P.M. -
H.R. 1213
An amendment, offered by Ms. Jackson Lee (TX), numbered 1 printed in House Report 112-70 to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to post notice of rescission of funds and the amount rescinded on the public website of the Department of Health and Human Services.
3:00:00 P.M. -
H.R. 1213
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 236, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment No. 1.
1:49:19 P.M. -
H.R. 1213
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 1213.
1:49:10 P.M. -
H.R. 1213
The Speaker designated the Honorable Steven C. LaTourette to act as Chairman of the Committee.
1:49:09 P.M. -
H.R. 1213
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 236 and Rule XVIII.
1:48:53 P.M. -
H.R. 1213
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1213 and H.R. 1214 with 1 hour of general debate for each bill. In both cases, the previous question shall be considered as ordered except motion to recommit with or without instructions. The measures will be considered read. In the case of H.R. 1213, specified amendments are in order. In the case of H.R. 1214, the resolution makes in order only those amendments that are received for printing in the portion of the Congressional Record designated for that purpose in clause 8 of rule XVIII in a daily issue dated May 2, 2011, and pro forma amendments for the purpose of debate.
1:48:48 P.M. -
H.R. 1213
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 236. H.R. 1213 — "To repeal mandatory funding provided to States in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to establish American Health Benefit Exchanges."
1:46:55 P.M. -
H.R. 1425
RE-REFERRAL OF H.R. 1425 - Mr. Hall(TX) asked unanimous consent the H.R. 1425 be re-referred to the Committee on Small Business, and in addition, to the Committees on Science, Space, and Technology and Armed Services. Agreed to without objection.
1:46:54 P.M. -
H. Res. 236
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:46:54 P.M. -
H. Res. 236
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 237 - 185 (Roll no. 280).
1:39:08 P.M. -
H. Res. 236
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 234 - 185 (Roll no. 279).
12:16:31 P.M. -
H. Res. 236
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 236.
12:13:18 P.M. -
H. Res. 236
Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 236 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1213) to repeal mandatory funding provided to States in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to establish American Health Benefit Exchanges, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1214) to repeal mandatory funding for school-based health center construction."
12:02:23 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.
12:02:03 P.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Payne to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:01:55 P.M. -
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:00:34 P.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by Reverend Dr. Alan Kieran, Office of the U.S. Senate Chaplain, Washington DC.
12:00:27 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 3.
10:43:26 A.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
10:02:12 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.
10:01:56 A.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable Tom McClintock to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:29 A.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF MAY 4, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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7:52:30 P.M. -
The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on May 5, 2011.
7:52:29 P.M. -
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
7:52:06 P.M. -
Mr. Richmond moved that the House do now adjourn.
6:18:29 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House continued Special Order speeches.
6:17:57 P.M. -
Mr. Bishop (UT) filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 245.
5:29:03 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
5:20:09 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
5:19:48 P.M. -
Mr. Westmoreland asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Wednesday, May 4, 2011, it adjourn to meet at 9 a.m. on Thursday, May 5, 2011. Agreed to without objection.
5:19:07 P.M. -
H.R. 3
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:19:06 P.M. -
H.R. 3
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 251 - 175 (Roll no. 292).
5:12:51 P.M. -
H.R. 3
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 192 - 235 (Roll no. 291).
4:52:54 P.M. -
H.R. 3
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
4:43:42 P.M. -
H.R. 3
Floor summary: DEBATE - The House proceeded with ten minutes of debate on the Speier motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment adding a new section providing that nothing in the bill would permit the Federal Government to gain access to the private medical records of the victims of rape and incest.
4:42:52 P.M. -
H.R. 3
Ms. Speier moved to recommit with instructions to Judiciary.
4:41:17 P.M. -
H.R. 3
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 3 — "To prohibit taxpayer funded abortions and to provide for conscience protections, and for other purposes."
4:41:16 P.M. -
H.R. 3
CONTINUATION OF PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the Chair announced that proceedings would now resume on H.R. 3 which had been considered earlier in the day.
4:40:58 P.M. -
H.R. 1214
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:40:58 P.M. -
H.R. 1214
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 235 - 191 (Roll no. 290).
4:33:29 P.M. -
H.R. 1214
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 180 - 230 (Roll no. 289).
4:16:53 P.M. -
H.R. 1214
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
4:05:11 P.M. -
H.R. 1214
DEBATE - The House proceeded with ten minutes of debate on the McCarthy (NY) motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment adding a new paragraph directing the Secretary to publish, not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the names and locations of each school based health center or sponsoring facility that will not receive a grant.
4:04:23 P.M. -
H.R. 1214
Mrs. McCarthy (NY) moved to recommit with instructions to Energy and Commerce.
4:03:03 P.M. -
H.R. 1214
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
4:02:26 P.M. -
H.R. 1214
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 1214.
4:02:19 P.M. -
H.R. 1214
On agreeing to the Pallone amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 205 - 210 (Roll no. 288).
3:53:28 P.M. -
H.R. 1214
On agreeing to the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 207 - 218 (Roll no. 287).
3:26:39 P.M. -
H.R. 1214
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
3:25:38 P.M. -
H.R. 1214
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
3:25:20 P.M. -
H.R. 1214
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1214 — "To repeal mandatory funding for school-based health center construction."
3:24:59 P.M. -
H.R. 3
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair announced that pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, further proceedings on H.R. 3 would be postponed until a time to be announced.
3:24:50 P.M. -
H.R. 3
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
1:59:23 P.M. -
H.R. 3
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3.
1:59:07 P.M. -
H.R. 3
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3 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. Bill is closed to amendments. The amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in the report of the Committee on Rules 112-71 shall be considered as adopted. All points of order against provisions in the bill, as amended, are waived.
1:59:02 P.M. -
H.R. 3
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 237. H.R. 3 — "To prohibit taxpayer funded abortions and to provide for conscience protections, and for other purposes."
1:55:41 P.M. -
H. Res. 237
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:55:40 P.M. -
H. Res. 237
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 243 - 177 (Roll no. 286).
1:32:58 P.M. -
H. Res. 237
The previous question was ordered without objection.
12:27:22 P.M. -
H. Res. 237
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 237.
12:27:08 P.M. -
H. Res. 237
Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 237 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3) to prohibit taxpayer funded abortions and to provide for conscience protections, and for other purposes."
12:02:48 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.
12:02:30 P.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Johnson of OH to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:02:24 P.M. -
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:01:12 P.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by Reverend Dr. Kurt Gerhard, St. Patrick's Episcopal Church, Washington DC.
12:00:53 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 4.
10:41:29 A.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
10:00:45 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.
10:00:27 A.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable Michael G. Fitzpatrick to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:15 A.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF MAY 5, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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3:41:56 P.M. -
The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on May 6, 2011.
3:41:55 P.M. -
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
3:41:38 P.M. -
Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn.
2:08:31 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
2:00:28 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
2:00:00 P.M. -
MEXICO-UNITED STATES INTERPARLIAMENTARY GROUP - Pursuant to 22 U.S.C 276h, and the order of the House of January 5, 2011, the Speaker appointed the following member of the House to the MEXICO-UNITED STATES INTERPARLIAMENTARY GROUP: Mr. Pastor of AZ.
1:59:29 P.M. -
Mr. Stearns asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Friday, May 6, 2011, it adjourn to meet at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 10, 2011, for Morning-Hour Debate. Agreed to without objection.
1:59:28 P.M. -
Mr. Stearns asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Thursday, May 5, 2011, it adjourn to meet at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, May 6, 2011. Agreed to without objection.
1:58:27 P.M. -
ADJUSTED WHOLE NUMBER OF THE HOUSE - Under clause 5(d) of rule XX, the Chair announced to the House that, in light of the resignation of the gentleman from Nevada, Mr. Heller, the whole number of the House will be 432.
1:58:26 P.M. -
The House received a communication from Representative Heller wherein he resigns as a member of the House of Representatives effective at 1:30 p.m. on May 9, 2011.
1:58:25 P.M. -
H.R. 1230
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:58:24 P.M. -
H.R. 1230
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 266 - 149 (Roll no. 298).
1:38:51 P.M. -
H.R. 1230
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 171 - 238 (Roll no. 297).
1:21:53 P.M. -
H.R. 1230
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
1:14:06 P.M. -
H.R. 1230
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes on the Lujan 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 the 4 leases that would be offered for sale in the underlying bill to specify that all oil and natural gas produced from such leases is offered for sale in the United States and not exported, pending reservation of a point of order. Subsequently, the reservation was removed.
1:13:51 P.M. -
H.R. 1230
Mr. Lujan moved to recommit with instructions to Natural Resources.
1:13:09 P.M. -
H.R. 1230
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
1:12:56 P.M. -
H.R. 1230
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 1230.
1:12:37 P.M. -
H.R. 1230
On agreeing to the Connolly (VA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 176 - 240 (Roll no. 296).
1:05:26 P.M. -
H.R. 1230
On agreeing to the Holt amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 174 - 240 (Roll no. 295).
12:41:19 P.M. -
H.R. 1230
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Connolly amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Connolly demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
12:31:07 P.M. -
H.R. 1230
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 245, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Connolly amendment.
12:30:39 P.M. -
H.R. 1230
An amendment, offered by Mr. Connolly (VA), numbered 2 printed in Part B of House Report 112-73 to ensure that Lease Sale 220 does not interfere with Naval or other DOD operations.
12:30:23 P.M. -
H.R. 1230
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Holt amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Holt demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
12:19:49 P.M. -
H.R. 1230
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 245, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Holt amendment.
12:19:25 P.M. -
H.R. 1230
An amendment, offered by Mr. Holt, numbered 1 printed in Part B of House Report 112-73 to remove provisions in the bill that would `deem' the safety and environmental review done in 2007, prior to the BP spill, sufficient for new offshore oil and gas leasing. The amendment would allow lease sales to go forward, but require new environmental and safety reviews, following the BP spill.
11:06:46 A.M. -
H.R. 1230
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 1230.
11:06:38 A.M. -
H.R. 1230
The Speaker designated the Honorable Steve Womack to act as Chairman of the Committee.
11:06:37 A.M. -
H.R. 1230
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 245 and Rule XVIII.
11:06:22 A.M. -
H.R. 1230
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1229 and H.R. 1230. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order. H.R. 1229 and H.R. 1230 shall each be debatable for not to exceed one hour, equally divided and controlled. In each case, the previous question shall be considered as ordered and in each case, a motion to recommit, with or without instructions is allowed.
11:06:17 A.M. -
H.R. 1230
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 245. H.R. 1230 — "To require the Secretary of the Interior to conduct certain offshore oil and gas lease sales, and for other purposes."
11:05:44 A.M. -
H. Res. 245
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
11:05:43 A.M. -
H. Res. 245
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 245 - 167 (Roll no. 294).
10:58:36 A.M. -
H. Res. 245
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 241 - 171 (Roll no. 293).
9:19:19 A.M. -
H. Res. 245
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 245.
9:14:50 A.M. -
H. Res. 245
Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 245 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1229) to amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to facilitate the safe and timely production of American energy resources from the Gulf of Mexico, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1230) to require the Secretary of the Interior to conduct certain offshore oil and gas lease sales, and for other purposes."
9:02:10 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.
9:01:42 A.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Ms. Sanchez, Loretta of CA to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:01:35 A.M. -
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
9:00:37 A.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by Reverend William Byrne, St. Peter's Catholic Church, Washington DC.
9:00:12 A.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF MAY 6, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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12:03:09 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on May 10, 2011.
12:02:37 P.M. -
The House received a message from the Senate. The Clerk notified the House that she had received a message from the Secretary of the Senate on May 5, 2011 at 5:20 p.m.: Appointment to: Board of Visitors of the United States Coast Guard Academy; and the Congressional-Executive Commission on the People's Requblic of China.
12:02:36 P.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG - The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:01:00 P.M. -
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:00:57 P.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by Reverend Mark Farr, The Faith and Politics Institute, Washington, DC.
12:00:36 P.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable Michael K. Simpson to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
12:00:25 P.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF MAY 10, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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9:39:57 P.M. -
The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on May 11, 2011.
9:39:56 P.M. -
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
9:39:33 P.M. -
Mr. Schweikert moved that the House do now adjourn.
7:52:00 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
7:51:10 P.M. -
H.R. 1229
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 1229 as unfinished business.
7:50:55 P.M. -
H.R. 1229
On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
7:50:45 P.M. -
H.R. 1229
Mr. Lamborn moved that the Committee rise.
7:50:24 P.M. -
H.R. 1229
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Hastings (FL) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Hastings (FL) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
7:44:28 P.M. -
H.R. 1229
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 245, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hastings (FL) amendment No. 11.
7:44:16 P.M. -
H.R. 1229
An amendment, offered by Mr. Hastings (FL), numbered 11 printed in Part A of House Report 112-73 to strike section 207 of the bill which pertains to limitations on attorneys' fees.
7:43:59 P.M. -
H.R. 1229
On agreeing to the Hastings (FL) amendment; Failed by voice vote.
7:36:16 P.M. -
H.R. 1229
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 245, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hastings (FL) amendment No. 10.
7:36:14 P.M. -
H.R. 1229
An amendment, offered by Mr. Hastings (FL), numbered 10 printed in Part A of House Report 112-73 to amend bill to emphasize quality of court decisions instead of speed of court decisions.
7:35:16 P.M. -
H.R. 1229
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Deutch amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes prevailed. Mr. Deutch demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption until a time to be announced.
7:24:57 P.M. -
H.R. 1229
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 245, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Deutch amendment.
7:24:55 P.M. -
H.R. 1229
An amendment, offered by Mr. Deutch, numbered 9 printed in Part A of House Report 112-73 to strike section 202 of H.R. 1229, so that states outside of the 5th Circuit can have their courts hear civil actions relating to energy projects in the Gulf of Mexico.
7:23:32 P.M. -
H.R. 1229
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Hastings (FL) amendment No. 8, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes prevailed. Mr. Hastings (FL) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption until a time to be announced.
7:16:03 P.M. -
H.R. 1229
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 245, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hastings (FL) amendment No. 8.
7:16:00 P.M. -
H.R. 1229
An amendment, offered by Mr. Hastings (FL), numbered 8 printed in Part A of House Report 112-73 to require a detailed description of the extent to which and by when any oil found on the leased property will decrease the price of crude oil and at the pump for hardworking Americans.
7:15:14 P.M. -
H.R. 1229
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
7:14:50 P.M. -
H.R. 1229
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1229 — "To amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to facilitate the safe and timely production of American energy resources from the Gulf of Mexico."
7:13:14 P.M. -
Mr. Bishop (UT) filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 257.
7:12:45 P.M. -
H.R. 1229
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 1229 as unfinished business.
7:12:33 P.M. -
H.R. 1229
On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
7:12:09 P.M. -
H.R. 1229
Mr. Bishop (UT) moved that the Committee rise.
7:11:38 P.M. -
H.R. 1229
On agreeing to the Markey amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 176 - 237 (Roll no. 301).
7:04:16 P.M. -
H.R. 1229
On agreeing to the Garamendi amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 169 - 240 (Roll no. 300).
6:56:56 P.M. -
H.R. 1229
On agreeing to the Polis amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 167 - 245 (Roll no. 299).
6:34:56 P.M. -
H.R. 1229
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.
6:34:17 P.M. -
H.R. 1229
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Polis (CO) amendment No. 7, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes prevailed. Mr. Polis (CO) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption until a time to be announced.
6:30:56 P.M. -
H.R. 1229
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 245, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Polis amendment No. 7.
6:30:50 P.M. -
H.R. 1229
An amendment, offered by Mr. Polis, numbered 7 printed in Part A of House Report 112-73 to lift timeline requirements if the agency lacks an adequate budget or lacks staff expertise to properly review permits.
6:29:21 P.M. -
H.R. 1229
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Holt amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes prevailed. Mr. Holt demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption until a time to be announced.
6:19:19 P.M. -
H.R. 1229
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 245, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Holt amendment.
6:19:16 P.M. -
H.R. 1229
An amendment, offered by Mr. Holt, numbered 6 printed in Part A of House Report 112-73 to strike a provision in the underlying bill that would "deem" drilling permits approved after 60 days even if the necessary safety and environmental reviews have not be completed. The amendment leaves in place a timeline for approving drilling permits, but prevents permits from being "deemed" approved before the safety review has been completed.
6:18:34 P.M. -
H.R. 1229
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Hanabusa amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes prevailed. Ms. Hanabusa demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption until a time to be announced.
6:07:05 P.M. -
H.R. 1229
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 245, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hanabusa amendment.
6:07:00 P.M. -
H.R. 1229
An amendment, offered by Ms. Hanabusa, numbered 4 printed in Part A of House Report 112-73 to state that the Secretary shall not issue an offshore drilling permit without certifying that the applicant has calculated a worst-case discharge scenario for the proposed drilling operations; and has demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Secretary that the applicant possesses the capability and technology to respond immediately and effectively to such worst-case discharge scenario.
6:06:11 P.M. -
H.R. 1229
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Markey amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes prevailed. Mr. Markey demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption until a time to be announced.
5:54:37 P.M. -
H.R. 1229
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 245, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Markey amendment.
5:54:19 P.M. -
H.R. 1229
An amendment, offered by Mr. Markey, numbered 3 printed in Part A of House Report 112-73 to implement basic offshore drilling safety reforms recommended by the independent BP spill commission. The Commission found that the root causes of the BP spill were "systematic" and could have been prevented. The Markey amendment would set specific new minimum standards for blow-out preventers, cementing and well design.
5:53:58 P.M. -
H.R. 1229
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 prevailed. Mr. Garamendi demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption until a time to be announced.
5:46:28 P.M. -
H.R. 1229
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 245, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Garamendi amendment.
5:46:05 P.M. -
H.R. 1229
An amendment, offered by Mr. Garamendi, numbered 2 printed in Part A of House Report 112-73 to implement the Commission's recommendation by requiring that in reviewing a drilling permit, the Secretary consult with an independent drilling safety organization not affiliated with the oil industry trade association.
5:45:29 P.M. -
H.R. 1229
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Polis (CO) amendment no. 1, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes prevailed. Mr. Polis (CO) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption until a time to be announced.
5:35:28 P.M. -
H.R. 1229
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 245, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Polis amendment no. 1.
5:35:08 P.M. -
H.R. 1229
An amendment, offered by Mr. Polis, numbered 1 printed in Part A of House Report 112-73 to require safety review of permits to take into consideration all applicable safety, environmental and fisheries laws.
5:33:44 P.M. -
H.R. 1229
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
5:32:43 P.M. -
H.R. 1229
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1229 — "To amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to facilitate the safe and timely production of American energy resources from the Gulf of Mexico."
5:32:42 P.M. -
H.R. 1016
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:32:32 P.M. -
H.R. 1016
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
5:06:10 P.M. -
H.R. 1016
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1016.
5:06:05 P.M. -
H.R. 1016
Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:06:01 P.M. -
H.R. 1016
Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1016 — "To measure the progress of relief, recovery, reconstruction, and development efforts in Haiti following the earthquake of January 12, 2010, and for other purposes."
5:05:17 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until 6:30 p.m. today.
5:04:48 P.M. -
H.R. 1229
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 1229 as unfinished business.
5:04:36 P.M. -
H.R. 1229
On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
5:04:19 P.M. -
H.R. 1229
Mr. Lamborn moved that the committee rise.
4:03:56 P.M. -
H.R. 1229
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 1229.
4:01:45 P.M. -
H.R. 1229
The Speaker designated the Honorable Steve Womack to act as Chairman of the Committee.
4:01:44 P.M. -
H.R. 1229
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 245 and Rule XVIII.
4:01:27 P.M. -
H.R. 1229
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1229 and H.R. 1230. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order. H.R. 1229 and H.R. 1230 shall each be debatable for not to exceed one hour, equally divided and controlled. In each case, the previous question shall be considered as ordered and in each case, a motion to recommit, with or without instructions is allowed.
4:01:22 P.M. -
H.R. 1229
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 245. H.R. 1229 — "To amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to facilitate the safe and timely production of American energy resources from the Gulf of Mexico."
4:00:57 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 10.
2:14:44 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
2:02:52 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:01:29 P.M. -
ADJUSTED WHOLE NUMBER OF THE HOUSE - Under clause 5(d) of rule XX, the Chair announced to the House that, in light of the resignation of the gentleman from Nevada, Mr. Heller, the whole number of the House is 432.
2:01:28 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 May 9, 2011 at 10:05 a.m.: That the Senate added an additional conferee to H.R. 658.
2:01:28 P.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Poe of TX to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:01:24 P.M. -
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:00:21 P.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by Reverend Jane Wood, Jerusalem-Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church, Rockville, Maryland.
2:00:03 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 10.
12:06:20 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.
12:01:09 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.
12:00:38 P.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable Tom Graves to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
12:00:26 P.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF MAY 11, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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8:08:36 P.M. -
The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on May 12, 2011.
8:08:35 P.M. -
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
8:08:17 P.M. -
Ms. Kaptur moved that the House do now adjourn.
6:39:01 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
6:31:52 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
6:30:29 P.M. -
H.R. 1231
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 1231 as unfinished business.
6:30:14 P.M. -
H.R. 1231
On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
6:30:00 P.M. -
H.R. 1231
Mr. Pearce moved that the Committee rise.
6:29:26 P.M. -
H.R. 1231
On agreeing to the Keating amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 186 - 240 (Roll no. 314).
6:21:29 P.M. -
H.R. 1231
On agreeing to the Markey amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 189 - 238 (Roll no. 313).
6:13:41 P.M. -
H.R. 1231
On agreeing to the Connolly (VA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 193 - 228 (Roll no. 312).
5:46:16 P.M. -
H.R. 1231
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Inslee amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Inslee demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption until a time to be announced.
5:35:14 P.M. -
H.R. 1231
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 257, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Inslee amendment.
5:34:54 P.M. -
H.R. 1231
An amendment, offered by Mr. Inslee, numbered 8 printed in House Report 112-74 to require the Washington state Governor and legislature approve any leasing of the Outer Continental Shelf off of Washington state.
5:34:23 P.M. -
H.R. 1231
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Thompson (CA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Thompson (CA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption until a time to be announced.
5:24:09 P.M. -
H.R. 1231
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 257, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Thompson (CA) amendment.
5:23:45 P.M. -
H.R. 1231
An amendment, offered by Mr. Thompson (CA), numbered 7 printed in House Report 112-74 to clarify that the legislation does not allow for oil and gas drilling on the northern coast of California.
5:23:01 P.M. -
H.R. 1231
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Brown(FL) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Brown (FL) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption until a time to be announced.
5:16:03 P.M. -
H.R. 1231
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 257, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Brown amendment.
5:15:46 P.M. -
H.R. 1231
An amendment, offered by Ms. Brown (FL), numbered 6 printed in House Report 112-74 to make permanent the current moratorium on drilling in the eastern gulf of Mexico that expires in 2022.
5:15:10 P.M. -
H.R. 1231
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Tsongas amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Tsongas demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption until a time to be announced.
5:07:52 P.M. -
H.R. 1231
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 257, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Tsongas amendment.
5:07:33 P.M. -
H.R. 1231
An amendment, offered by Ms. Tsongas, numbered 5 printed in House Report 112-74 to require that all applicants for a drilling permit under a lease issued under H.R. 1231 would have to submit a worst-case scenario oil spill containment and clean-up plan.
5:06:59 P.M. -
H.R. 1231
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Keating amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Keating demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption until a time to be announced.
5:00:56 P.M. -
H.R. 1231
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 257, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Keating amendment.
5:00:37 P.M. -
H.R. 1231
An amendment, offered by Mr. Keating, numbered 4 printed in House Report 112-74 to require the Secretary to make public information about the lessee's executive bonuses from the most recent quarter.
4:59:58 P.M. -
H.R. 1231
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Markey amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Markey demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption until a time to be announced.
4:49:18 P.M. -
H.R. 1231
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 257, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Markey amendment.
4:48:57 P.M. -
H.R. 1231
An amendment, offered by Mr. Markey, numbered 3 printed in House Report 112-74 to require that new 5-year leasing plans require that companies bidding on new leases first renegotiate any royalty-free leases they own; thus raising more than $2 billion over 10 years.
4:48:27 P.M. -
H.R. 1231
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 until a time to be announced.
4:39:29 P.M. -
H.R. 1231
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 257, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Connolly (VA) amendment.
4:39:07 P.M. -
H.R. 1231
An amendment, offered by Mr. Connolly (VA), numbered 2 printed in House Report 112-74 to clarify that new offshore drilling would not conflict with military operations.
4:38:30 P.M. -
H.R. 1231
On agreeing to the Young (AK) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
4:37:14 P.M. -
H.R. 1231
An amendment, offered by Mr. Young (AK), numbered 1 printed in House Report 112-74 to make technical numbering corrections to section 2 of the bill.
4:15:54 P.M. -
H.R. 1231
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole resumed general debate on H.R. 1231.
4:15:27 P.M. -
H.R. 1231
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
4:14:57 P.M. -
H.R. 1231
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1231 — "To amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to require that each 5-year offshore oil and gas leasing program offer leasing in the areas with the most prospective oil and gas resources, to establish a domestic oil and natural gas production goal, and for other purposes."
4:13:00 P.M. -
Ms. Foxx filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 264.
4:12:26 P.M. -
H.R. 1231
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 1231 as unfinished business.
4:12:16 P.M. -
H.R. 1231
On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
4:12:01 P.M. -
H.R. 1231
Mr. Young (AK) moved that the committee rise.
3:36:58 P.M. -
H.R. 1231
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 1231.
3:35:00 P.M. -
H.R. 1231
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 257, the amendment recommended by the Committee on Natural Resources now printed in the bill shall be considered as adopted in the House and in the Committee of the Whole.
3:34:46 P.M. -
H.R. 1231
The Speaker designated the Honorable Candice S. Miller to act as Chairwoman of the Committee.
3:34:45 P.M. -
H.R. 1231
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 257 and Rule XVIII.
3:34:33 P.M. -
H.R. 1231
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1231 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. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. The amendment recommended by the Committee on Natural Resources now printed in the bill shall be considered as adopted and the bill, as amended, shall be considered as read.
3:34:28 P.M. -
H.R. 1231
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 257. H.R. 1231 — "To amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to require that each 5-year offshore oil and gas leasing program offer leasing in the areas with the most prospective oil and gas resources, to establish a domestic oil and natural gas production goal, and for other purposes."
3:33:03 P.M. -
FILING AUTHORITY - Mr. Miller of Florida asked unanimous consent that the Committee on Veterans' Affairs have until 5 p.m. on Friday, May 20, 2011, to file reports on the following bills: H.R. 1407, H.R. 1484, H.R. 1627, H.R. 1383, H.R. 1657 and H.R. 802. Agreed to without objection.
3:33:02 P.M. -
H.R. 673
Ms. Berkley asked unanimous consent to be the first sponsor of H.R. 673, and to have the authority to add co-sponsors. Agreed to without objection.
3:33:01 P.M. -
H.R. 427
Ms. Berkley asked unanimous consent to be the first sponsor of H.R. 427, and to have the authority to add co-sponsors. Agreed to without objection.
3:32:43 P.M. -
H.R. 1800
Mr. Lungren, Daniel E. asked unanimous consent that the Committee on Judiciary have until 5:00 p.m. on May 18 to file a report on H.R. 1800. Agreed to without objection.
3:32:42 P.M. -
H. Con. Res. 46
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:32:32 P.M. -
H. Con. Res. 46
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
3:32:22 P.M. -
H. Con. Res. 46
Considered by unanimous consent. H. Con. Res. 46 — "Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the National Peace Officers' Memorial Service."
3:32:00 P.M. -
H. Con. Res. 46
Mr. Denham asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
3:31:21 P.M. -
H. Con. Res. 16
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:31:11 P.M. -
H. Con. Res. 16
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
3:31:10 P.M. -
H. Con. Res. 16
Considered by unanimous consent. H. Con. Res. 16 — "Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby."
3:31:01 P.M. -
H. Con. Res. 16
Mr. Denham asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
3:31:00 P.M. -
The House received a communication from the Honorable Mr. Fincher . Mr. Fincher submitted his resignation from the Committees on Agriculture and Transportation and Infra- structure. The resignation was accepted without objection.
3:30:03 P.M. -
H. Res. 263
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:29:43 P.M. -
H. Res. 263
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
3:29:22 P.M. -
H. Res. 263
Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 263 — "Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives."
3:28:33 P.M. -
H. Res. 257
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:28:32 P.M. -
H. Res. 257
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 243 - 179 (Roll no. 311).
3:09:26 P.M. -
H. Res. 257
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 241 - 179 (Roll no. 310).
3:01:45 P.M. -
H. Res. 257
Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 257 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1231) to amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to require that each 5-year offshore oil and gas leasing program offer leasing in the areas with the most prospective oil and gas resources, to establish a domestic oil and natural gas production goal, and for other purposes."
3:00:45 P.M. -
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of ordering the previous question and adoption of H. Res. 257, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
2:58:10 P.M. -
H.R. 1229
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:58:00 P.M. -
H.R. 1229
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 263 - 163 (Roll no. 309).
2:52:19 P.M. -
H.R. 1229
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 186 - 239 (Roll no. 308).
2:33:49 P.M. -
H.R. 1229
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
2:24:04 P.M. -
H.R. 1229
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Connolly (VA) motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to report the same back to the House with an amendment to prohibit the Secretary of Interior from issuing a permit to any applicant that has been required to pay a civil penalty, criminal fine or monetary damages resulting from the applicant's drilling activities on the Outer Continental Shelf, until the penalties have been paid in full, or the applicant has entered a formal agreement to pay the penalties in order to redress economic and environmental harm caused to the Gulf of Mexico Region.
2:23:20 P.M. -
H.R. 1229
Mr. Connolly (VA) moved to recommit with instructions to Natural Resources.
2:22:31 P.M. -
H.R. 1229
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
2:21:52 P.M. -
H.R. 1229
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.
2:21:51 P.M. -
H.R. 1229
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 1229.
2:21:37 P.M. -
H.R. 1229
On agreeing to the Hastings (FL) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 185 - 239 (Roll no. 307).
2:16:46 P.M. -
H.R. 1229
On agreeing to the Deutch amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 205 - 222 (Roll no. 306).
2:11:57 P.M. -
H.R. 1229
On agreeing to the Hastings (FL) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 169 - 258 (Roll no. 305).
2:07:46 P.M. -
H.R. 1229
On agreeing to the Polis amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 174 - 254 (Roll no. 304).
2:03:10 P.M. -
H.R. 1229
On agreeing to the Holt amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 179 - 247 (Roll no. 303).
1:56:27 P.M. -
H.R. 1229
On agreeing to the Hanabusa amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 187 - 235 (Roll no. 302).
1:32:27 P.M. -
H.R. 1229
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.
1:31:26 P.M. -
H.R. 1229
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
1:31:03 P.M. -
H.R. 1229
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1229 — "To amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to facilitate the safe and timely production of American energy resources from the Gulf of Mexico."
1:30:09 P.M. -
H. Res. 257
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 257, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day.
12:22:25 P.M. -
H. Res. 257
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 257.
12:22:13 P.M. -
H. Res. 257
Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 257 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1231) to amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to require that each 5-year offshore oil and gas leasing program offer leasing in the areas with the most prospective oil and gas resources, to establish a domestic oil and natural gas production goal, and for other purposes."
12:21:30 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
Mr. Reed asked unanimous consent that the Committee on Armed Services have until 5:00 p.m. on May 17 to file a report on H.R. 1540. Agreed to without objection.
12:03:19 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.
12:02:13 P.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mrs. Ellmers to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:02:08 P.M. -
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:01:24 P.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by Reverend Wallace Shepherd, Second Baptist Church, Santa Barbara, California.
12:00:19 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 11.
10:45:15 A.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
10:08:09 A.M. -
MORNING-HOUR DEBATE - The House resumed with Morning-Hour Debate.
10:07:40 A.M. -
The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate agreed to S. Con. Res. 16.
10:01:25 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.
10:01:03 A.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable Renee L. Ellmers to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:22 A.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF MAY 12, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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7:30:57 P.M. -
The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on May 13, 2011.
7:30:56 P.M. -
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
7:30:33 P.M. -
Mr. Nugent moved that the House do now adjourn.
5:37:54 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House resumed Special Order speeches.
5:36:52 P.M. -
Mr. McKeon filed a report from the Committee on Armed Services on H. Res. 208.
4:22:44 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
4:20:23 P.M. -
H.R. 754
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 754 as unfinished business.
4:20:12 P.M. -
H.R. 754
On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
4:19:48 P.M. -
H.R. 754
Mr. Rogers (MI) moved that the Committee rise.
4:19:23 P.M. -
H.R. 754
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Carney amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Carney demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption until a time to be announced.
4:09:32 P.M. -
H.R. 754
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 264, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Carney amendment No. 8.
4:09:28 P.M. -
H.R. 754
An amendment, offered by Mr. Carney, numbered 8 printed in House Report 112-75 to establish the sense of Congress that railway transportation should be included in transportation security plans for intelligence agencies.
4:08:48 P.M. -
H.R. 754
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Hinchey amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Hinchey demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption until a time to be announced.
3:58:23 P.M. -
H.R. 754
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 264, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hinchey amendment no. 7.
3:58:17 P.M. -
H.R. 754
An amendment, offered by Mr. Hinchey, numbered 7 printed in House Report 112-75 to require the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) to report to the House and Senate Intelligence panels on information it has regarding the human rights violations of the military government in Argentina that resulted in 30,000 disappearances between the mid-1970's and mid-1980's. The amendment also seeks to help shed light on the unknown fate of hundreds of Argentine children who were born in captivity and distributed to members of the Argentine security forces.
3:57:55 P.M. -
H.R. 754
On agreeing to the Ruppersberger amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
3:52:41 P.M. -
H.R. 754
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 264, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ruppersberger amendment no. 6.
3:52:29 P.M. -
H.R. 754
An amendment, offered by Mr. Ruppersberger, numbered 6 printed in House Report 112-75 to require, within 180 days after enactment, the Inspector General of the Intelligence Community to submit to Congress a report on the degree to which racial and ethnic minorities in the United States are employed in professional positions in the intelligence community and barriers to the recruitment and retention of additional racial and ethnic minorities in these positions.
3:49:21 P.M. -
H.R. 754
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Gibson amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Ruppersberger demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption until a time to be announced.
3:44:30 P.M. -
H.R. 754
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 264, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gibson amendment no. 5.
3:44:28 P.M. -
H.R. 754
An amendment, offered by Mr. Gibson, numbered 5 printed in House Report 112-75 to require the Director of National Intelligence to submit to Congress a report containing recommendations the Director considers appropriate for consolidating the intelligence community.
3:42:32 P.M. -
H.R. 754
By unanimous consent, the Dent amendment was withdrawn.
3:38:59 P.M. -
H.R. 754
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 264, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Dent amendment no. 3.
3:38:57 P.M. -
H.R. 754
An amendment, offered by Mr. Dent, numbered 5 printed in House Report 112-75 to require the Director of National Intelligence and the Director of the CIA within 90 days of enactment of this Act to submit to the congressional intelligence committees all information possessed by the DNI and the CIA relating to the pursuit and targeting of Anwar al-Awlaki by the Federal Government, as well as an analysis of the legal impediments to pursuing the capture of Anwar al-Awlaki.
3:38:48 P.M. -
H.R. 754
On agreeing to the Barrow amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
3:35:42 P.M. -
H.R. 754
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 264, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Barrow amendment no. 2.
3:35:37 P.M. -
H.R. 754
An amendment, offered by Mr. Barrow, numbered 2 printed in House Report 112-75 to task the Director of National Intelligence with creating a pilot grant program for Historically Black Colleges and Universities to assist in creating and maintaining academic curricula that teach advanced critical foreign languages, and for study abroad programs. Amendment aims to help intelligence community meet strategic, diversity and critical language goals.
3:34:00 P.M. -
H.R. 754
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Rogers (MI) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Ruppersberger demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption until a time to be announced.
3:31:24 P.M. -
H.R. 754
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 264, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rogers (MI) amendment no. 1.
3:30:58 P.M. -
H.R. 754
An amendment, offered by Mr. Rogers (MI), numbered 1 printed in House Report 112-75 to clarify that Section 411 of the bill, which provides certain authorities for Defense Intelligence Agency Expenditures, applies only to National Intelligence Program funds. Would also strike Section 412 of the reported bill, providing for the establishment of certain transfer accounts for intelligence funds.
2:42:50 P.M. -
H.R. 754
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 754.
2:42:37 P.M. -
H.R. 754
The Speaker designated the Honorable Kevin Yoder to act as Chairman of the Committee.
2:42:34 P.M. -
H.R. 754
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 264 and Rule XVIII.
2:41:46 P.M. -
H.R. 754
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 754 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 the committee amendment in the nature of a substitute. The amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence now printed in the bill shall be considered as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule.
2:41:41 P.M. -
H.R. 754
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 264. H.R. 754 — "To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2011 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes."
2:40:07 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 the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on May 12, 2011 at 11:30 a.m.: Appointments to the Board of Visitors of the United States Air Force Academy.
2:40:06 P.M. -
Ms. Ros-Lehtinen asked unanimous consent That, it may be in order at any time on Tuesday, May 24, 2011, for the Speaker to declare a recess, subject to the call of the Chair, for the purpose of receiving in Joint Meeting His Excellency Binyamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister of Israel. Agreed to without objection.
2:39:13 P.M. -
Ms. Ros-Lehtinen filed a report from the Committee on Foreign Affairs on H. Res. 209.
2:38:55 P.M. -
H. Res. 264
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:38:54 P.M. -
H. Res. 264
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 251 - 133 (Roll no. 322).
2:32:03 P.M. -
H. Res. 264
Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 264 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 754) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2011 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes."
2:31:58 P.M. -
H. Con. Res. 50
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:31:57 P.M. -
H. Con. Res. 50
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 227 - 158 (Roll no. 321).
2:26:07 P.M. -
H. Con. Res. 50
Considered as unfinished business. H. Con. Res. 50 — "Providing for a conditional adjournment of the House of Representatives."
2:25:59 P.M. -
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of H. Con. Res. 50 and H. Res. 264, both of which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
2:25:39 P.M. -
H.R. 1231
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:25:38 P.M. -
H.R. 1231
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 243 - 179 (Roll no. 320).
2:18:45 P.M. -
H.R. 1231
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 180 - 243 (Roll no. 319).
2:00:59 P.M. -
H.R. 1231
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
1:50:57 P.M. -
H.R. 1231
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Holt motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to require each oil and gas leasing program in the underlying bill to specify that all oil and natural gas produced from such leases under the program, is offered for sale in the United States and not exported. It would also require the Secretary of Interior, in developing a 5-year oil and gas leasing program, to seek to reduce the number of nonproducing offshore oil and gas leases by 50 percent by 2017.
1:49:54 P.M. -
H.R. 1231
Mr. Holt moved to recommit with instructions to Natural Resources.
1:49:06 P.M. -
H.R. 1231
The House adopted the amendment as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
1:48:28 P.M. -
H.R. 1231
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 1231.
1:48:20 P.M. -
H.R. 1231
On agreeing to the Inslee amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 160 - 256 (Roll no. 318).
1:43:43 P.M. -
H.R. 1231
On agreeing to the Thompson (CA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 156 - 263 (Roll no. 317).
1:40:04 P.M. -
H.R. 1231
On agreeing to the Brown (FL) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 134 - 279 (Roll no. 316).
1:35:22 P.M. -
H.R. 1231
On agreeing to the Tsongas amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 195 - 223 (Roll no. 315).
1:11:30 P.M. -
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on agreeing to the amendments to H.R. 1231 which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
1:10:10 P.M. -
H.R. 1231
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
1:09:58 P.M. -
H.R. 1231
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1231 — "To amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to require that each 5-year offshore oil and gas leasing program offer leasing in the areas with the most prospective oil and gas resources, to establish a domestic oil and natural gas production goal, and for other purposes."
1:09:09 P.M. -
H. Con. Res. 50
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Con. Res. 50, the Chair put the question on agreeing to resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Hastings(FL) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question on agreeing to the resolution until later in the legislative day.
1:07:47 P.M. -
H. Con. Res. 50
Considered as privileged matter. H. Con. Res. 50 — "Providing for a conditional adjournment of the House of Representatives."
1:07:26 P.M. -
H. Res. 264
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 264, the Chair put the question on adoption of H. Res. 264 and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Hastings(FL) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of H. Res. 264 until later in the legislative day.
1:07:04 P.M. -
H. Res. 264
The previous question was ordered without objection.
12:22:30 P.M. -
H. Res. 264
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 264.
12:19:11 P.M. -
H. Res. 264
Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 264 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 754) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2011 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes."
12:03:21 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.
12:02:54 P.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Sires to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:01:43 P.M. -
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:01:42 P.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by Monsignor Craig Harrison, St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Bakersfield, California.
12:01:20 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 12.
10:58:05 A.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
10:00:51 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.
10:00:43 A.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable Tom Graves to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:31 A.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF MAY 13, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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2:19:41 P.M. -
The House adjourned pursuant to H. Con. Res. 50. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on May 23, 2011.
2:19:40 P.M. -
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
2:19:27 P.M. -
Ms. Woolsey moved that the House do now adjourn.
2:18:17 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 13.
12:10:51 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
11:27:29 A.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
11:16:17 A.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
11:13:46 A.M. -
H.R. 754
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. 754.
11:13:45 A.M. -
H.R. 754
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
11:13:44 A.M. -
H.R. 754
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 392 - 15 (Roll no. 329).
11:06:53 A.M. -
H.R. 754
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 182 - 228, 1 Present (Roll no. 328).
10:49:08 A.M. -
H.R. 754
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
10:41:01 A.M. -
The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate agreed to H. Con. Res. 16, H. Con. Res. 46, and H. Con. Res. 50.
10:40:01 A.M. -
The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S. 498.
10:40:00 A.M. -
H.R. 754
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Nadler motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back the House with an amendment commending Presidents Barack Obama, George W. Bush and Bill Clinton and the United States intelligence community for their successful operation in bringing Osama bin Laden to justice. It also seeks to require the head of each element of the intelligence community to place the highest priority on funding activities that will contribute to the continued disruption, dismantlement and defeat of remaining al Qaeda terrorists and affiliated organizations that threaten the national security of the United States.
10:39:28 A.M. -
H.R. 754
Mr. Nadler moved to recommit with instructions to Intelligence (Permanent).
10:38:33 A.M. -
H.R. 754
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.
10:37:02 A.M. -
H.R. 754
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 754.
10:36:46 A.M. -
H.R. 754
On agreeing to the Reed amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 406 - 0, 4 Present (Roll no. 327).
10:27:25 A.M. -
H.R. 754
MOMENT OF SILENCE - The House observed a moment of silence for the police officers who serve and protect us each day.
10:26:16 A.M. -
H.R. 754
On agreeing to the Carney amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 221 - 189 (Roll no. 326).
10:18:11 A.M. -
H.R. 754
On agreeing to the Hinchey amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 194 - 214 (Roll no. 325).
10:09:46 A.M. -
H.R. 754
On agreeing to the Gibson amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 278 - 123 (Roll no. 324).
10:02:59 A.M. -
H.R. 754
On agreeing to the Rogers (MI) amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 224 - 174 (Roll no. 323).
9:31:48 A.M. -
H.R. 754
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
9:30:54 A.M. -
H.R. 754
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Reed amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Reed demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption until later in the legislative day.
9:15:59 A.M. -
H.R. 754
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 264, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 30 minutes of debate on the Reed amendment No. 9.
9:15:53 A.M. -
H.R. 754
An amendment, offered by Mr. Reed, numbered 9 printed in House Report 112-75 to commend the United States intelligence community for their successful operation in bringing Osama bin Laden to justice and their continued efforts against al Qaeda. It is based on Senate Resolution 159, which passed the Senate 97 to 0.
9:14:42 A.M. -
H.R. 754
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
9:14:27 A.M. -
H.R. 754
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 754 — "To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2011 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes."
9:02:49 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.
9:02:41 A.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Walsh of IL to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:02:31 A.M. -
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
9:01:03 A.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by Monsignor Stephen Rossetti, Associate Professor, The Catholic University of America, Washington DC.
9:00:44 A.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable Rob Bishop to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
9:00:37 A.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF MAY 23, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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8:41:58 P.M. -
The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on May 24, 2011.
8:41:56 P.M. -
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
8:41:56 P.M. -
Mr. Gowdy moved that the House do now adjourn.
7:23:50 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
7:20:01 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).
7:19:00 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.
7:09:37 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
7:08:09 P.M. -
H.R. 1657
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:08:08 P.M. -
H.R. 1657
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).
7:02:00 P.M. -
H.R. 1657
Considered as unfinished business. 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."
7:01:31 P.M. -
H.R. 1383
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:01:29 P.M. -
H.R. 1383
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).
6:54:18 P.M. -
H.R. 1383
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."
6:54:03 P.M. -
H.R. 1627
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:54:02 P.M. -
H.R. 1627
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).
6:32:00 P.M. -
H.R. 1627
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."
6:31:20 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.
6:30:29 P.M. -
Ms. Foxx filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 269.
6:30:23 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 23.
5:03:00 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 P.M. today.
5:01:15 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.
5:00:48 P.M. -
H.R. 1893
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:00:44 P.M. -
H.R. 1893
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
4:54:25 P.M. -
H.R. 1893
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1893.
4:54:23 P.M. -
H.R. 1893
Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:54:04 P.M. -
H.R. 1893
Mr. Petri moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. 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."
4:53:19 P.M. -
H.R. 1657
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.
4:42:21 P.M. -
H.R. 1657
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1657.
4:42:19 P.M. -
H.R. 1657
Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:42:01 P.M. -
H.R. 1657
Mr. Miller (FL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. 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."
4:41:31 P.M. -
H.R. 1383
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.
4:29:55 P.M. -
H.R. 1383
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1383.
4:29:53 P.M. -
H.R. 1383
Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:29:34 P.M. -
H.R. 1383
Mr. Miller (FL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. 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."
4:28:17 P.M. -
H.R. 1627
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.
4:10:41 P.M. -
H.R. 1627
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1627.
4:10:39 P.M. -
H.R. 1627
Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:10:10 P.M. -
H.R. 1627
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."
4:09:59 P.M. -
H.R. 1407
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:09:50 P.M. -
H.R. 1407
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
4:01:27 P.M. -
H.R. 1407
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1407.
4:01:25 P.M. -
H.R. 1407
Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:01:01 P.M. -
H.R. 1407
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."
4:00:47 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until after 6:30 p.m. today.
4:00:45 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
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.
4:00:09 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 23.
2:09:16 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
2:08:43 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.
2:08:01 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 20, 2011 at 11:30 a.m. stating that the Senate had passed S. 990.
2:07:46 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.
2:06:42 P.M. -
The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S. 349, S. 655, and S. 990.
2:06:41 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.
2:03:20 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:02:56 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.
2:02:50 P.M. -
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:01:40 P.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by Reverend Conrad Braaten, Lutheran Church of the Reformation, Washington, DC.
2:00:12 P.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF MAY 24, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on May 25, 2011.
9:40:32 P.M. -
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
9:40:19 P.M. -
Mr. Bartlett moved that the House do now adjourn.
9:30:15 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House resumed Special Order speeches.
9:30:14 P.M. -
Ms. Foxx filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 276.
8:41:18 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
8:39:34 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
8:38:47 P.M. -
H.R. 1216
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 1216 as unfinished business.
8:38:38 P.M. -
H.R. 1216
On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
8:38:24 P.M. -
H.R. 1216
Mr. Guthrie moved that the Committee rise.
8:26:19 P.M. -
H.R. 1216
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.
8:21:54 P.M. -
H.R. 1216
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.
8:21:44 P.M. -
H.R. 1216
An amendment, offered by Mr. Weiner, 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.
8:20:21 P.M. -
H.R. 1216
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.
8:02:29 P.M. -
H.R. 1216
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole continued with debate on the already pending Foxx amendment.
8:01:28 P.M. -
H.R. 1216
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
8:01:10 P.M. -
H.R. 1216
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."
7:58:45 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 1540 as unfinished business.
6:48:57 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 1540.
6:48:48 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
The Speaker designated the Honorable Steve Womack to act as Chairman of the Committee.
6:48:47 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 269 and Rule XVIII.
6:48:38 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
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.
6:48:33 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 269. 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."
6:45:27 P.M. -
H.R. 1216
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 1216 as unfinished business.
6:45:16 P.M. -
H.R. 1216
On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
6:44:51 P.M. -
H.R. 1216
Mr. Guthrie moved that the committee rise.
6:44:08 P.M. -
H.R. 1216
On agreeing to the Cardoza amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 182 - 232 (Roll no. 337).
6:37:40 P.M. -
H.R. 1216
On agreeing to the Tonko amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 186 - 231 (Roll no. 336).
6:29:46 P.M. -
H.R. 1216
On motion that the committee rise Failed by recorded vote: 14 - 397 (Roll no. 335).
6:02:20 P.M. -
H.R. 1216
Mr. Weiner moved that the committee rise.
3:55:34 P.M. -
H.R. 1216
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Foxx amendment number 7 under the five-minute rule.
3:55:32 P.M. -
H.R. 1216
An amendment, offered by Ms. Foxx, 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.
3:54:54 P.M. -
H.R. 1216
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.
3:42:16 P.M. -
H.R. 1216
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Cardoza amendment number 9 under the five-minute rule.
3:42:13 P.M. -
H.R. 1216
An amendment, offered by Mr. Cardoza, 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
3:41:29 P.M. -
H.R. 1216
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.
3:33:12 P.M. -
H.R. 1216
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Tonko amendment number 2 under the five-minute rule.
3:33:09 P.M. -
H.R. 1216
An amendment, offered by Mr. Tonko, 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.
2:43:07 P.M. -
H.R. 1216
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 1216.
2:42:57 P.M. -
H.R. 1216
The Speaker designated the Honorable Ted Poe to act as Chairman of the Committee.
2:42:56 P.M. -
H.R. 1216
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 269 and Rule XVIII.
2:41:26 P.M. -
H.R. 1216
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.
2:41:21 P.M. -
H.R. 1216
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."
2:39:11 P.M. -
H. Res. 269
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:39:09 P.M. -
H. Res. 269
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 238 - 181 (Roll no. 334).
2:31:55 P.M. -
H. Res. 269
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 233 - 179 (Roll no. 333).
1:13:38 P.M. -
H. Res. 269
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 269.
1:13:23 P.M. -
H. Res. 269
Considered as privileged matter. 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."
1:10:00 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.
1:09:53 P.M. -
H. Res. 274
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:09:42 P.M. -
H. Res. 274
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
1:09:21 P.M. -
H. Res. 274
Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 274 — "Electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives."
1:06:53 P.M. -
S. 990
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:06:49 P.M. -
S. 990
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
1:01:04 P.M. -
S. 990
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 990.
1:01:01 P.M. -
S. 990
Considered under suspension of the rules.
1:01:00 P.M. -
S. 990
Mr. Graves (MO) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. 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."
1:00:27 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until later in the legislative day.
12:46:32 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.
12:46:15 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 24.
12:16:50 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:45 P.M. today.
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JOINT MEETING - The Speaker announced that the Joint Meeting was dissolved. The House remains in recess until approximately 12:45 p.m.
10:58:25 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
10:58:15 A.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 24.
10:05:56 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.
10:02:39 A.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Ms. Ros-Lehtinen to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
10:02:35 A.M. -
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
10:01:19 A.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by Rabbi Jeremy Wiederhorn, The Conservative Synagogue, Westport, Connecticut
10:00:40 A.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable Eric Cantor to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
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The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF MAY 25, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on May 26, 2011.
11:06:43 P.M. -
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
11:06:32 P.M. -
Mr. McKeon moved that the House do now adjourn.
11:06:19 P.M. -
Mr. McKeon asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Wednesday, May 25, 2011, it adjourn to meet at 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 26, 2011. Agreed to without objection.
11:05:24 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 1540 as unfinished business.
11:05:12 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
11:05:01 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
Mr. McKeon moved that the Committee rise.
11:04:40 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
On agreeing to the Edwards amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
10:57:55 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 276, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Edwards amendment.
10:57:51 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
An amendment, offered by Ms. Edwards, numbered 100 printed in House Report 112-88 to require that the effects on local businesses, neighborhoods, and local governments be included in the analysis of the impacts on transportation infrastructure related to consideration and selection of military installations for closure or realignment (BRAC).
10:56:37 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Loretta Sanchez amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Sanchez demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
10:44:53 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 276, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Loretta Sanchez (CA) amendment.
10:44:28 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
An amendment, offered by Ms. Sanchez, Loretta, numbered 64 printed in House Report 112-88 to reduce the funding for Ground-based Midcourse Defense systems by $100,000,000.
10:43:42 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Ellison amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendent and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Ellison demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
10:31:53 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 276, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ellison amendment.
10:31:26 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
An amendment, offered by Mr. Ellison, numbered 63 printed in House Report 112-88 to strike section 1604, Budget Item Relating to LHA7 Ship Program.
10:30:20 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Flake amendment No. 62, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Flake demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
10:18:50 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 276, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Flake amendment.
10:18:23 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
An amendment, offered by Mr. Flake, numbered 62 printed in House Report 112-88 to eliminate funds for the Mission Force Enhancement Transfer Fund.
10:17:44 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Conyers amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Conyers demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
10:09:45 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 276, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Conyers amendment.
10:09:22 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
An amendment, offered by Mr. Conyers, numbered 61 printed in House Report 112-88 to prevent funds authorized in the Act from being used to deploy, establish, or maintain the presence of Members of the Armed Forces or private security contractors on the ground in Libya unless the purpose of the presence is to rescue a Member of the Armed Forces from imminent danger.
10:08:38 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Polis amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Polis demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
9:55:16 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 276, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Polis amendment.
9:55:12 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
An amendment, offered by Mr. Polis, numbered 60 printed in House Report 112-88 to reduce the amount of troops stationed in Europe to 30,000 and would cut overall end strength levels by 10,000 a year over the next five years.
9:54:08 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
By unanimous consent, the Rohrabacher amendment was withdrawn.
9:44:12 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 276, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rohrabacher amendment.
9:44:02 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
An amendment, offered by Mr. Rohrabacher, numbered 59 printed in House Report 112-88 to remove satellites and satellite components from the Munitions List and make them available to foreign nations. The amendment would also continue the ban on sending such items and technology to China, its allies or terrorist-supporting states as under current law.
9:43:07 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Chaffetz amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Chaffetz demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
9:30:50 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 276, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Chaffetz amendment.
9:30:48 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
An amendment, offered by Mr. Chaffetz, numbered 56 printed in House Report 112-88 to require U.S. ground troops to withdraw from Afghanistan, leaving just those who are involved in small, targeted counter-terrorism operations. The amendment would further require the Secretary of Defense to submit a withdrawal plan to Congress within 60 days of enactment.
9:29:38 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Campbell amendment No. 54, 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.
9:20:58 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
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.
9:20:38 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
An amendment, offered by Mr. Campbell, 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.
9:19:11 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
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.
9:09:57 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
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.
9:09:30 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
An amendment, offered by Mr. Campbell, numbered 53 printed in House Report 112-88 to terminate the Human, Social, and Culture Behavior (HSCB) Modeling program at the Department of Defense.
9:08:20 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
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.
8:42:42 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
DEBATE - By unanimous consent, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Amash amendment, equally divided and controlled.
8:42:07 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
An amendment, offered by Mr. Amash, numbered 50 printed in House Report 112-88 to strike section 1034 of the bill, relating to the authorization for use of military force.
8:41:25 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
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.
8:32:30 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 276, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Langevin amendment.
8:32:01 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
An amendment, offered by Mr. Langevin, 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.
8:31:27 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
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.
8:25:47 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 276, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Mack amendment.
8:25:26 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
An amendment, offered by Mr. Mack, 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.
8:24:05 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
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.
8:17:33 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
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.
8:17:01 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
An amendment, offered by Mrs. Maloney, 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."
8:16:11 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
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.
8:08:29 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 276, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Buchanan amendment.
8:08:03 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
An amendment, offered by Mr. Buchanan, 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.
8:07:29 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
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.
7:43:42 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
DEBATE - By unanimous consent, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Smith (WA) amendment, equally divided and controlled.
7:43:39 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
An amendment, offered by Mr. Smith (WA), 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.
7:42:21 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
On agreeing to the Schakowsky amendment; Failed by voice vote.
7:34:39 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
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.
7:34:36 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
An amendment, offered by Ms. Schakowsky, 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.
7:33:18 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
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.
7:22:16 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
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.
7:22:12 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
An amendment, offered by Mr. Flake, numbered 40 printed in House Report 112-88 to repeal the establishment of the National Drug Intelligence Center.
7:21:02 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
On agreeing to the Flake amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
7:17:20 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
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.
7:17:16 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
An amendment, offered by Mr. Flake, 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.
7:15:06 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
On agreeing to the Richmond amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 177 - 246 (Roll no. 353).
7:10:42 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
On agreeing to the Andrews amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 178 - 246 (Roll no. 352).
7:07:22 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
On agreeing to the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 191 - 232 (Roll no. 351).
7:03:00 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
On agreeing to the Himes amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 184 - 240 (Roll no. 350).
6:56:36 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
On agreeing to the Maloney amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 176 - 248 (Roll no. 349).
6:52:17 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
On agreeing to the Garamendi amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 168 - 256 (Roll no. 348).
6:47:08 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
On agreeing to the Cole amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 261 - 163 (Roll no. 347).
6:41:35 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
On agreeing to the Murphy (CT) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 208 - 212 (Roll no. 346).
6:37:47 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
On agreeing to the Sarbanes amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 198 - 225 (Roll no. 345).
6:33:29 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
On agreeing to the Hunter amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 203 - 213 (Roll no. 344).
6:29:37 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
On agreeing to the Woolsey amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 83 - 334 (Roll no. 343).
6:04:22 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
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.
6:02:21 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
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.
5:56:42 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
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.
5:56:38 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
An amendment, offered by Mr. Mica, 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.
5:55:00 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
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.
5:45:28 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
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.
5:45:25 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
An amendment, offered by Mr. Richmond, 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.
5:44:01 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
By unanimous consent, the Lee (CA) amendment was withdrawn.
5:39:15 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
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.
5:39:11 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
An amendment, offered by Ms. Lee (CA), numbered 33 printed in House Report 112-88 to return Defense Department spending to 2008 level, with exemptions for personnel and health accounts.
5:38:34 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
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.
5:31:27 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
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.
5:31:23 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
An amendment, offered by Mr. Andrews, 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.
5:30:30 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
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.
5:22:08 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
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.
5:22:06 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
An amendment, offered by Ms. Jackson Lee (TX), 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.
5:21:34 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
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.
5:12:33 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
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.
5:12:32 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
An amendment, offered by Mr. Himes, 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.
5:11:45 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
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.
5:02:48 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
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.
5:02:44 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
An amendment, offered by Mrs. Maloney, numbered 26 printed in House Report 112-88 to require public disclosure of information submitted under Section 847 of this act.
5:01:55 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
5:01:41 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
Considered as unfinished business. 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."
5:00:00 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.
4:59:52 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 1540 as unfinished business.
4:59:42 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
4:59:28 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
Mr. McKeon moved that the Committee rise.
4:58:29 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
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.
4:47:07 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
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.
4:47:03 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
An amendment, offered by Mr. Garamendi, 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.
4:46:12 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
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.
4:37:28 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
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.
4:37:25 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
An amendment, offered by Mr. Cole, 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.
4:36:22 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
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.
4:28:21 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
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.
4:28:03 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
An amendment, offered by Mr. Murphy (CT), 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.
4:27:09 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
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.
4:17:27 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
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.
4:17:23 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
An amendment, offered by Mr. Sarbanes, 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.
4:16:44 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
On agreeing to the McKeon amendments; Agreed to by voice vote.
4:08:50 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
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.
4:08:26 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
Amendments en bloc offered by Mr. McKeon, 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.
4:07:02 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
On agreeing to the Carson (IN) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
4:01:55 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
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.
4:01:38 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
An amendment, offered by Mr. Carson (IN), 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.
4:00:57 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
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.
3:49:18 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
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.
3:49:00 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
An amendment, offered by Mr. Hunter, 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
3:48:44 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
On agreeing to the Carter amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
3:38:39 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 276, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Carter amendment.
3:38:20 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
An amendment, offered by Mr. Carter, 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.
3:37:53 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
On agreeing to the McKeon amendments; as modified Agreed to by voice vote.
3:23:25 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
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.
3:23:17 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
McKeon amendment; modified by unanimous consent. Various amendments contained in the en bloc were modified by unanimous consent.
3:22:26 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
Amendments en bloc offered by Mr. McKeon, 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, 14,15,16,17,29,34,35, and 36 with appropriate modifications submitted to the desk.
3:21:39 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
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.
3:09:49 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 276, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Woolsey amendment.
3:09:33 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
An amendment, offered by Ms. Woolsey, 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.
3:09:23 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
On agreeing to the Wittman amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
3:06:10 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 276, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Wittman amendment.
3:05:54 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
An amendment, offered by Mr. Wittman, 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.
3:03:07 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
3:02:54 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
Considered as unfinished business. 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."
3:01:07 P.M. -
HOUR OF MEETING ON THURSDAY, MAY 26, 2011 - Mr. McHenry asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns on Wednesday, May 25, 2011, it adjourn to meet at 9 a.m. on Thursday, May 26, 2011.
3:01:05 P.M. -
H. Res. 276
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:01:03 P.M. -
H. Res. 276
On agreeing to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by recorded vote: 243 - 170 (Roll no. 342).
2:52:54 P.M. -
H. Res. 276
On agreeing to the Bishop (UT) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
2:50:12 P.M. -
H. Res. 276
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 239 - 181 (Roll no. 341).
2:38:51 P.M. -
H. Res. 276
Considered as unfinished business. 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."
2:38:48 P.M. -
H.R. 1216
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:38:47 P.M. -
H.R. 1216
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 234 - 185 (Roll no. 340).
2:31:14 P.M. -
H.R. 1216
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 184 - 236 (Roll no. 339).
2:11:20 P.M. -
H.R. 1216
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
2:00:28 P.M. -
H.R. 1216
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.
2:00:10 P.M. -
H.R. 1216
Mr. Clyburn moved to recommit with instructions to Energy and Commerce.
1:59:45 P.M. -
H.R. 1216
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."
1:50:58 P.M. -
H.R. 1216
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.
1:49:29 P.M. -
H.R. 1216
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 1216.
1:49:19 P.M. -
H.R. 1216
On agreeing to the Foxx amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 234 - 182 (Roll no. 338).
1:25:39 P.M. -
H.R. 1216
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.
1:25:18 P.M. -
H.R. 1216
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
1:25:05 P.M. -
H.R. 1216
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."
1:24:59 P.M. -
H. Res. 278
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:24:56 P.M. -
H. Res. 278
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
1:24:40 P.M. -
H. Res. 278
Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 278 — "Electing Chaplain of the House of Representatives."
1:23:00 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.
1:21:00 P.M. -
H. Res. 276
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 recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment and order the previous question until later in the legislative day.
1:18:36 P.M. -
H. Res. 276
An amendment, offered by Mr. Bishop (UT), to provide that the amendment specified in section 6 shall be in order in lieu of amendment number 5 in House Report 112-88.
12:39:23 P.M. -
H. Res. 276
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 276.
12:38:00 P.M. -
H. Res. 276
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.
12:28:00 P.M. -
H. Res. 276
Considered as privileged matter. 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."
12:04:00 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.
12:03:17 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.
12:02:00 P.M. -
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:01:00 P.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by Reverend Gene Mills, Louisiana Family Forum, Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
12:00:00 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 25.
11:08:25 A.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
10:02:50 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.
10:01:58 A.M. -
The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed H.R. 1893.
10:01:42 A.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable Daniel Webster to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:29 A.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF MAY 26, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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9:04:44 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.
9:04:33 P.M. -
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
9:04:20 P.M. -
Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn.
8:05:31 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
7:58:30 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
7:56:59 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 .
7:56:29 P.M. -
S. 990
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:56:29 P.M. -
S. 990
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).
7:32:28 P.M. -
S. 990
The previous question was ordered without objection.
6:55:30 P.M. -
S. 990
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.
6:55:00 P.M. -
S. 990
Mr. Smith (TX) moved that the House agree to the Senate amendment to the House amendment.
6:54:29 P.M. -
H. Res. 281
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:54:22 P.M. -
H. Res. 281
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
6:54:17 P.M. -
H. Res. 281
The previous question was ordered without objection.
6:48:50 P.M. -
H. Res. 281
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 281.
6:48:23 P.M. -
H. Res. 281
Considered as privileged matter. 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."
6:47:26 P.M. -
Mr. Dreier filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 281.
6:46:26 P.M. -
Mr. Aderholt filed a report from the Committee on Appropriations on H.R. 2017.
6:46:25 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 6:25 p.m. stating that that body had concurred in the House amendment with an amendment to S. 990.
6:45:58 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.
6:45:44 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 26.
2:41:21 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
2:39:55 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
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.
2:39:50 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
2:39:46 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:39:45 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 322 - 96 (Roll no. 375).
2:32:50 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 185 - 233 (Roll no. 374).
2:13:49 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
2:06:52 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
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.
2:06:02 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
Mr. Schrader moved to recommit with instructions to Armed Services.
2:05:33 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
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.
2:04:57 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 1540.
2:04:33 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
On agreeing to the McGovern amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 204 - 215 (Roll no. 373).
2:01:02 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
On agreeing to the Cravaack amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 226 - 194 (Roll no. 372).
1:57:04 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
On agreeing to the Turner amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 300 - 120 (Roll no. 371).
1:53:51 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
On agreeing to the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 419 - 0 (Roll no. 370).
1:50:02 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
On agreeing to the Sanchez, Loretta amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 184 - 234 (Roll no. 369).
1:46:32 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
On agreeing to the Ellison amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 176 - 241 (Roll no. 368).
1:43:15 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
On agreeing to the Flake amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 269 - 151 (Roll no. 367).
1:38:47 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
On agreeing to the Conyers amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 416 - 5 (Roll no. 366).
1:35:11 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
On agreeing to the Polis amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 96 - 323, 1 Present (Roll no. 365).
1:31:02 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
On agreeing to the Chaffetz amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 123 - 294 (Roll no. 364).
1:27:35 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
On agreeing to the Campbell amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 98 - 321 (Roll no. 363).
1:23:33 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
On agreeing to the Campbell amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 63 - 354 (Roll no. 362).
1:20:16 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
On agreeing to the Amash amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 187 - 234 (Roll no. 361).
1:15:23 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
On agreeing to the Langevin amendment Failed by recorded vote: 172 - 246 (Roll no. 360).
1:12:26 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
On agreeing to the Mack amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 227 - 193 (Roll no. 359).
1:08:28 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
On agreeing to the Maloney amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 91 - 329 (Roll no. 358).
1:03:51 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
On agreeing to the Buchanan amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 246 - 173 (Roll no. 357).
12:59:45 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
On agreeing to the Smith (WA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 165 - 253 (Roll no. 356).
12:56:09 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
On agreeing to the Flake amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 246 - 172 (Roll no. 355).
12:50:26 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
On agreeing to the Mica amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 260 - 160 (Roll no. 354).
12:24:11 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.
12:24:10 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
On agreeing to the McKeon amendments; as modified Agreed to by voice vote.
12:16:14 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
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.
12:15:50 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
McKeon amendment; modified by unanimous consent.
12:15:49 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
Amendments en bloc offered by Mr. McKeon, 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.
12:15:32 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
On agreeing to the McKeon amendments; Agreed to by voice vote.
12:06:06 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
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.
12:05:41 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
Amendments en bloc offered by Mr. McKeon, 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.
12:05:23 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
On agreeing to the McKeon amendments; Agreed to by voice vote.
11:48:50 A.M. -
H.R. 1540
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.
11:48:42 A.M. -
H.R. 1540
Amendments en bloc offered by Mr. McKeon, 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.
11:47:03 A.M. -
H.R. 1540
On agreeing to the McKeon amendments; Agreed to by voice vote.
11:35:44 A.M. -
H.R. 1540
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.
11:35:34 A.M. -
H.R. 1540
Amendments en bloc offered by Mr. McKeon, 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.
11:34:40 A.M. -
H.R. 1540
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.
11:03:06 A.M. -
H.R. 1540
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.
11:02:57 A.M. -
H.R. 1540
An amendment, offered by Mr. McGovern, 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.
11:01:37 A.M. -
H.R. 1540
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.
10:49:18 A.M. -
H.R. 1540
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.
10:49:08 A.M. -
H.R. 1540
An amendment, offered by Mr. Cravaack, 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.
10:48:28 A.M. -
H.R. 1540
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.
10:39:13 A.M. -
H.R. 1540
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.
10:39:10 A.M. -
H.R. 1540
An amendment, offered by Mr. Turner, 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.
10:38:00 A.M. -
H.R. 1540
On agreeing to the Thompson (PA) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
10:33:52 A.M. -
H.R. 1540
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.
10:33:50 A.M. -
H.R. 1540
An amendment, offered by Mr. Thompson (PA), 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.
10:32:39 A.M. -
H.R. 1540
On agreeing to the Runyan amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
10:31:42 A.M. -
H.R. 1540
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.
10:29:30 A.M. -
H.R. 1540
An amendment, offered by Mr. RUNYAN, 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.
10:28:56 A.M. -
H.R. 1540
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.
10:22:03 A.M. -
H.R. 1540
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.
10:22:01 A.M. -
H.R. 1540
An amendment, offered by Ms. Jackson Lee (TX), 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.
10:21:34 A.M. -
H.R. 1540
On agreeing to the Inslee amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
10:18:04 A.M. -
H.R. 1540
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.
10:18:00 A.M. -
H.R. 1540
An amendment, offered by Mr. Inslee, 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.
10:16:59 A.M. -
H.R. 1540
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
10:15:59 A.M. -
H.R. 1540
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.
10:15:57 A.M. -
H.R. 1540
Considered as unfinished business. 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."
10:02:40 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.
10:02:27 A.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Ms. Jenkins to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
10:01:02 A.M. -
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
10:00:19 A.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy
10:00:09 A.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF MAY 27, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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10:04:19 A.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on May 31, 2011.
10:03:26 A.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 received a message from the Secretary of the Senate on May 27, 2011 at 9:23 a.m. stating that the Senate had passed S. 627 and S. Con. Res. 4.
10:03:00 A.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 27, 2011 at 9:10 a.m. stating that the Senate had passed H.R. 754. The Senate also had approved appointments to the Congressional-Executive Commission on the People's Republic of China and the National Commission for the Review of the Research and Development Programs of the United States Intelligence Community.
10:02:52 A.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair led the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
10:02:00 A.M. -
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
10:01:38 A.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
10:01:28 A.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable Thomas J. Rooney to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:04 A.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF MAY 31, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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9:59:30 P.M. -
The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on June 1, 2011.
9:59:05 P.M. -
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
9:59:00 P.M. -
Mrs. Roby moved that the House do now adjourn.
7:52:01 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House resumed Special Order speeches.
7:51:28 P.M. -
Mr. Reed filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 287.
7:39:33 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
7:30:03 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
7:29:57 P.M. -
H.R. 1194
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:29:54 P.M. -
H.R. 1194
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
7:15:30 P.M. -
H.R. 1194
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1194.
7:15:28 P.M. -
H.R. 1194
Considered under suspension of the rules.
7:15:00 P.M. -
H.R. 1194
Mr. Davis (KY) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 1194 — "To renew the authority of the Secretary of Health and Human Services to approve demonstration projects designed to test innovative strategies in State child welfare programs."
7:14:45 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time be announced.
7:10:28 P.M. -
H.R. 1954
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:10:27 P.M. -
H.R. 1954
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 97 - 318, 7 Present (Roll no. 379).
7:00:54 P.M. -
H.R. 1954
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1954 — "To implement the President's request to increase the statutory limit on the public debt."
7:00:51 P.M. -
S. 1082
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:00:50 P.M. -
S. 1082
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 387 - 33 (Roll no. 378).
6:52:24 P.M. -
S. 1082
Considered as unfinished business. S. 1082 — "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."
6:52:08 P.M. -
H.R. 1484
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
6:52:05 P.M. -
H.R. 1484
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:52:04 P.M. -
H.R. 1484
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 419 - 1 (Roll no. 377).
6:28:31 P.M. -
H.R. 1484
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1484 — "To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the appeals process of the Department of Veterans Affairs and to establish a commission to study judicial review of the determination of veterans' benefits."
6:27:36 P.M. -
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
6:25:54 P.M. -
S. Con. Res. 16
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:25:51 P.M. -
S. Con. Res. 16
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
6:16:13 P.M. -
S. Con. Res. 16
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. Con. Res. 16.
6:16:09 P.M. -
S. Con. Res. 16
Considered under suspension of the rules.
6:16:00 P.M. -
S. Con. Res. 16
Mr. Lungren, Daniel E. moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. S. Con. Res. 16 — "Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha."
6:15:24 P.M. -
S. 1082
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.
6:08:23 P.M. -
S. 1082
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1082.
6:08:22 P.M. -
S. 1082
Considered under suspension of the rules.
6:08:03 P.M. -
S. 1082
Mr. Graves (MO) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 1082 — "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."
6:07:22 P.M. -
H.R. 802
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.
6:00:21 P.M. -
H.R. 802
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 802.
6:00:19 P.M. -
H.R. 802
Considered under suspension of the rules.
6:00:05 P.M. -
H.R. 802
Mr. Miller (FL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 802 — "To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a VetStar Award Program."
5:59:18 P.M. -
H.R. 1484
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
5:47:42 P.M. -
H.R. 1484
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1484.
5:47:40 P.M. -
H.R. 1484
Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:47:21 P.M. -
H.R. 1484
Mr. Miller (FL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1484 — "To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the appeals process of the Department of Veterans Affairs and to establish a commission to study judicial review of the determination of veterans' benefits."
5:46:59 P.M. -
H.R. 1954
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.
4:46:40 P.M. -
H.R. 1954
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1954.
4:46:38 P.M. -
H.R. 1954
Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:46:17 P.M. -
H.R. 1954
Mr. Camp moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 1954 — "To implement the President's request to increase the statutory limit on the public debt."
4:45:56 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until 6:30 p.m. today.
4:45:45 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 31.
2:11:38 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
2:03:59 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:03:10 P.M. -
Mr. Culberson filed a report from the Committee on Appropriations on H.R. 2055.
2:02:09 P.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Cravaack to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:02:05 P.M. -
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:00:38 P.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
2:00:33 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 31.
12:10:38 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.
12:01:40 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.
12:01:24 P.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable Tim Griffin to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
12:00:14 P.M. -
House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JUNE 1, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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12:30:50 A.M. -
The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on June 2, 2011.
12:30:15 A.M. -
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
12:30:00 A.M. -
Mr. Aderholt moved that the House do now adjourn.
12:28:22 A.M. -
H.R. 2017
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2017 as unfinished business.
12:28:11 A.M. -
H.R. 2017
On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
12:27:52 A.M. -
H.R. 2017
Mr. Aderholt moved that the committee rise.
12:27:33 A.M. -
H.R. 2017
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Rokita amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Rokita demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
12:20:51 A.M. -
H.R. 2017
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Rokita amendment under the five-minute rule.
12:20:39 A.M. -
H.R. 2017
An amendment, offered by Mr. Rokita, to prohibit the use of funds to implement the determination of the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration regarding transporation security officers and collective bargaining as described in the decision memorandum dated February 4, 2011.
12:19:24 A.M. -
H.R. 2017
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Rokita amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Rokita demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
12:09:52 A.M. -
H.R. 2017
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Rokita amendment under the five-minute rule.
12:09:50 A.M. -
H.R. 2017
An amendment, offered by Mr. Rokita, made available by this Act (other than an amount required to be made available by a provision of law, amounts made available for U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and amounts made available for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement) is hereby reduced by 10 percent.
12:08:46 A.M. -
H.R. 2017
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 the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Price (NC) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
12:01:32 A.M. -
H.R. 2017
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Amash amendment under the five-minute rule.
12:01:28 A.M. -
H.R. 2017
An amendment, offered by Mr. Amash, to prohibit the use of funds for any action by a political appointee to delay, vacate, or reverse any decision by an employee in the Privacy Office of the Department of Homeland Security to make records available pursuant to section 552 of title 5, United States Code, popularly known as the Freedom of Information Act.
12:01:15 A.M. -
H.R. 2017
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 the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Price (NC) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
11:57:51 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Amash amendment under the five-minute rule.
11:57:38 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
An amendment, offered by Mr. Amash, to prohibit the use of funds to operate or maintain existing advanced imaging technology machines as mandatory or primary screening devices.
11:57:19 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
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 the noes had prevailed. Mr. Amash demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
11:53:39 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Amash amendment under the five-minute rule.
11:53:37 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
An amendment, offered by Mr. Amash, to prohibit the use of funds to purchase new advanced imaging technology machines.
11:53:18 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Cravaack amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Cravaack demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
11:49:06 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Cravaack amendment under the five-minute rule.
11:49:02 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
An amendment, offered by Mr. Cravaack, to prohibit the use of funds used in contravention of section 236(c) of the Immigration and Nationality Act.
11:48:12 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the King (IA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. King (IA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
11:30:19 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the King (IA) amendment under the five-minute rule, pending a reservation of a point of order.
11:30:17 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
An amendment, offered by Mr. King (IA), to prohibit the use of funds to be used for various ACORN and Community Organizations.
11:28:32 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
Mr. Dicks raised a point of order against the King (IA) amendment. Mr. Dicks stated that the amendment carries tax measures. The Chair sustained the point of order.
11:24:57 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the King (IA) amendment under the five-minute rule, pending a reservation of a point of order.
11:24:56 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
An amendment, offered by Mr. King (IA), to prohibit the use of funds to carry out the provisions of Public Law 111-148, Public Law 111-152, or any amendment made by either of such laws.
11:24:17 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
Mr. Aderholt raised a point of order against the King (IA) amendment. Mr. Aderholt stated that the amendment allocated money for a program not authorized. The Chair sustained the point of order.
11:20:25 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the King (IA) amendment under the five-minute rule, pending a reservation of a point of order.
11:20:23 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
An amendment, offered by Mr. King (IA), to use the funds made available by this Act under the heading "Border Security Fencing, Infrastructure, and Technology", $50,000,000 shall be for carrying out section 102 of the Illegal Immigration and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996.
11:20:12 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
On agreeing to the Engel amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
11:13:39 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Engel amendment under the five-minute rule.
11:13:12 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
An amendment, offered by Mr. Engel, to prohibit the use of funds to be used by the Department of Homeland Security to lease or purchase new light duty vehicles, for any excutive fleet , or for an agency's fleet inventory, except in accordance with Presidential Memorandum-Federal Fleet Performance, dated May 24, 2011.
11:12:26 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Scalise amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Dicks demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
10:59:49 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Scalise amendment under the five-minute rule. A point of order was reserved, but was subsequently removed.
10:59:47 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
An amendment, offered by Mr. Scalise, to prohibit the use of funds to implement or enforce Executive Order 13502, the FAR Council supporting regulations FAR Rule 2009-005, or any agency memorandum, bulletin, or contracting policy that derives its authority for Executive Order 13502 or FAR Rule 2009-005.
10:59:13 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
Mr. Aderholt raised a point of order against the Altmire amendment. Mr. Aderholt stated that the amendment seeks to change existing law and constitutes legislation in an appropriationbill. The Chair sustained the point of order.
10:55:28 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Altmire amendment under the five-minute rule, pending a reservation of a point of order.
10:55:26 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
An amendment, offered by Mr. Altmire, to add a new section at the end of the bill pertaining to the use of American iron, steel, and manufactured goods.
10:55:11 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
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 the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Price(NC) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
10:46:57 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Gosar amendment under the five-minute rule.
10:46:56 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
An amendment, offered by Mr. Gosar, to prohibit the use of funds to be used to comply with subchapter IV of chapter 31 of title 40, United States Code, popularly known as the Davis-Bacon Act.
10:45:54 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Sherman amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Sherman demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
10:39:43 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Sherman amendment under the five-minute rule.
10:38:31 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
An amendment, offered by Mr. Sherman, to prohibit the use of funds made available by this Act may be used in contravention of the War Powers Resolution.
10:38:08 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
On agreeing to the Scalise amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
10:34:59 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Scalise amendment under the five-minute rule.
10:32:51 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
An amendment, offered by Mr. Scalise, to prohibit the use of funds to require an approved Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) applicant to personally appear at a designated enrollment center for the purpose of TWIC
10:32:01 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Price (NC) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Price (NC) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
10:26:53 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Price (NC) amendment under the five-minute rule.
10:26:45 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
An amendment, offered by Mr. Price (NC), to prohibit the use of funds to enforce the requirements in section 34(a)(1)(A) of the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974
10:26:36 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
On agreeing to the Poe (TX) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
10:22:16 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Poe amendment under the five-minute rule.
10:22:04 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
An amendment, offered by Mr. Poe (TX), to prohibit the use of funds be used to parole an alien into the United States, or grant deferred action of a final order of removal, for any reason other than on a case-by-case basis for urgent humanitarian reasons or significant public benefit
10:21:52 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
Mr. Aderholt raised a point of order against the Richmond amendment. Mr. Aderholt stated that the amendment seeks to change existing law and constitutes legislation in an appropriationbill. The Chair sustained the point of order.
10:18:41 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Richmond amendment under the five-minute rule, pending a reservation of a point of order.
10:16:13 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
An amendment, offered by Mr. Richmond, to include funds for disaster assistance that includes an emergency designation pursuant to section 3(c)(1) of H. Res. 5 (112th Congress) shall be required by any rule of policy to be accompanied by a budgetary offset.
10:16:01 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
On agreeing to the Poe (TX) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
10:12:06 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Poe amendment no. 10 under the five-minute rule.
10:11:48 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
An amendment, offered by Mr. Poe (TX), numbered 10 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds to be used in contravention of section 642(a) of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996
10:11:12 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
Mr. Aderholt raised a point of order against the Poe (TX) amendment. Mr. Aderholt stated that the amendment seeks to change existing law and constitutes legislation in an appropriationbill. The Chair sustained the point of order.
10:06:18 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Poe amendment no. 9 under the five-minute rule, pending a reservation of a point of order.
10:05:59 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
An amendment, offered by Mr. Poe (TX), numbered 9 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds to provide to a State or local government entity or official that is in violation of section 642(a) of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996.
10:05:32 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Carter amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Price (NC) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
9:53:12 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Carter amendment under the five-minute rule.
9:53:10 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
An amendment, offered by Mr. Carter, to prohibit the use of funds made available by this Act to be used for the Climate Change Adaptation Task Force of the Department of Homeland Security
9:51:14 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
Mr. Aderholt raised a point of order against the Richmond amendment. The amendment constitutes legislation and violate Clause 2 Rule XXI. The Chair sustained the point of order.
9:48:05 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Richmond amendment under the five-minute rule, pending the reservation of a point of order.
9:48:01 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
An amendment, offered by Mr. Richmond, to require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to waive debts owed to the United States relating to covered assistance provided to an individual if the assistance was distributed based on an error by FEMA or the collection of the debt will create a financial burden on the debtor.
9:45:25 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Carter amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Price (NC) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
9:26:37 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Lummis amendment under the five-minute rule.
9:26:17 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
An amendment, offered by Mrs. Lummis, to strike section 547.
9:18:03 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Sessions amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Dicks demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
9:11:55 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Sessions amendment under the five-minute rule.
9:11:40 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
An amendment, offered by Mr. Sessions, to strike section 514.
9:06:06 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
On agreeing to the Honda amendment Agreed to by voice vote.
8:57:55 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Honda amendment under the five-minute rule.
8:56:28 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
An amendment, offered by Mr. Honda, to prohibit the use of funds for immigrant intergration grants.
8:55:16 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
On agreeing to the Richardson amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
8:51:14 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Richardson amendment under the five-minute rule.
8:50:58 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
An amendment, offered by Ms. Richardson, to redirect a $100,000,000 with respect to the Disaster Relief fund.
8:48:57 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
Mr. Aderholt raised a point of order against the Lowey amendment. Mr. Aderholt stated that the amendment seeks to amend portions of the bill not yet read for consideration. The Chair sustained the point of order.
8:46:18 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Heck amendment under the five-minute rule, pending the reservation of a point of order.
8:44:41 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
An amendment, offered by Mrs. Lowey, to provide for designated emergency funds for the State and Local Programs and for the Firefighter Assistance Grants
8:27:49 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
On agreeing to the Heck amendment; Failed by voice vote.
8:23:17 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Heck amendment under the five-minute rule.
8:22:59 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
An amendment, offered by Mr. Heck, to strike language relating to the top 10 highest risk urban areas to 25.
8:22:39 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Clarke(MI) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Clarke (MI) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
7:36:41 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Clarke(MI) amendment under the five-minute rule, pending the reservation of a point of order.
7:36:36 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
An amendment, offered by Mr. Clarke (MI), to strike language relating to the top 10 highest risk urban areas.
7:36:13 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
By unanimous consent, the Clarke (MI) amendment was withdrawn.
7:30:13 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Clarke(MI) amendment under the five-minute rule, pending the reservation of a point of order.
7:30:11 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
An amendment, offered by Mr. Clarke (MI), to appropriate by transfer, $2,000,000,000 to programs in the heading State and Local Programs.
7:28:50 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
Mr. Carter raised a point of order against the Richardson amendment. Mr. Carter stated that the amendment seeks to provide funds for programs not yet authorized. The Chair sustained the point of order.
7:24:46 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Richardson amendment under the five-minute rule, pending the reservation of a point of order.
7:24:45 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
An amendment, offered by Ms. Richardson, to appropriate $50,000,000 for the purposes of Interoperable Emergency Operations Grants.
7:23:17 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
Mr. Carter raised a point of order against the Richardson amendment. Mr. Carter stated that the amendment seeks to provide funds for programs not yet authorized. The Chair sustained the point of order.
7:18:15 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Richardson amendment under the five-minute rule, pending the reservation of a point of order.
7:18:13 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
An amendment, offered by Ms. Richardson, to place instructions in the bill on the appropriation of certain funds.
7:12:37 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
On agreeing to the Barrow amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
7:11:00 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Barrow amendment under the five-minute rule.
7:10:59 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
An amendment, offered by Mr. Barrow, to increase by transfer for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
7:10:47 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
On agreeing to the King (IA) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
7:08:10 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the King(IA) amendment under the five-minute rule, pending the reservation of a point of order. Subsequently, the reservation was withdrawn.
7:08:09 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
An amendment, offered by Mr. King (IA), to increase by transfer for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement by $1 million.
7:05:28 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
On agreeing to the King (IA) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
7:02:24 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the King(IA) amendment under the five-minute rule.
7:02:22 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
An amendment, offered by Mr. King (IA), to increase by transfer for the U.S. Customs and Border Protection by $1 million.
6:58:04 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
6:57:49 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2017 — "Making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes."
6:56:44 P.M. -
Mr. Nugent filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 288.
6:55:45 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2017 as unfinished business.
6:55:35 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
6:55:23 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
Mr. Aderholt moved that the Committee rise.
6:54:47 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
On agreeing to the Cuellar amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 162 - 256 (Roll no. 388).
6:50:27 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
On agreeing to the Poe (TX) amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 327 - 93 (Roll no. 387).
6:47:09 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
On agreeing to the Royce amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 268 - 151 (Roll no. 386).
6:43:19 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
On agreeing to the Cicilline amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 154 - 266 (Roll no. 385).
6:37:10 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
On agreeing to the LaTourette amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 333 - 87 (Roll no. 384).
6:07:07 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of amendments which were debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
6:07:06 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Cuellar amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Cuellar demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
6:04:21 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Cuellar amendment under the five-minute rule, pending the reservation of a point of order. Subsequently, the reservation was withdrawn.
6:04:19 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
An amendment, offered by Mr. Cuellar, to reduce funds for the Office of the Under Secretary for Management and increase funds for U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
6:03:50 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
Mr. Aderholt raised a point of order against the McCaul amendment. Mr. Aderholt stated that the amendment seeks to amend portions of the bill not yet read for consideration. The Chair sustained the point of order.
6:02:17 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the McCaul amendment under the five-minute rule, pending the reservation of a point of order.
6:02:16 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
An amendment, offered by Mr. McCaul, to reduce funds for the Office of the Under Secretary for Management and increase funds for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
6:01:59 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
Mr. Aderholt raised a point of order against the McCaul amendment. Mr. Aderholt stated that the amendment seeks to amend portions of the bill not yet read for consideration. The Chair sustained the point of order.
6:00:30 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the McCaul amendment under the five-minute rule, pending the reservation of a point of order.
6:00:11 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
An amendment, offered by Mr. McCaul, to reduce funds for the Office of the Under Secretary for Management and increase funds U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
5:59:47 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
On agreeing to the McCaul amendment; Failed by voice vote.
5:57:20 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the McCaul amendment under the five-minute rule.
5:56:50 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
An amendment, offered by Mr. McCaul, to reduce funds for the Office of the Under Secretary for Management and increase funds for U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
5:56:04 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
Mr. Aderholt raised a point of order against the McCaul amendment. Mr. Aderholt stated that the amendment seeks to amend portions of the bill not yet read for consideration. The Chair sustained the point of order.
5:54:21 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the McCaul amendment under the five-minute rule, pending the reservation of a point of order.
5:53:57 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
An amendment, offered by Mr. McCaul, to reduce funds for the Office of the Under Secretary for Management, and increase funds for the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
5:53:02 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
Mr. Aderholt raised a point of order against the McCaul amendment. Mr. Aderholt stated that the amendment seeks to amend portions of the bill not yet read for consideration. The Chair sustained the point of order.
5:50:43 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the McCaul amendment under the five-minute rule, pending the reservation of a point of order.
5:50:40 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
An amendment, offered by Mr. McCaul, to reduce funds for the Office of the Under Secretary for Management, and increase funds for the state and local divisions of FEMA.
5:49:35 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
Mr. Aderholt raised a point of order against the McCaul amendment. Mr. Aderholt stated that the amendment seeks to amend portions of the bill not yet read for consideration. The Chair sustained the point of order.
5:46:07 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the McCaul amendment under the five-minute rule, pending the reservation of a point of order.
5:45:46 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
An amendment, offered by Mr. McCaul, to reduce funds for the Office of the Under Secretary for Management, and increase funds for the U.S. Customs and Border Protection expenses.
5:44:42 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
Mr. Aderholt raised a point of order against the Poe (TX) amendment. Mr. Aderholt stated that the amendment seeks to amend portions of the bill not yet read for consideration. The Chair sustained the point of order.
5:39:39 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Poe(TX) amendment number 7 under the five-minute rule, pending the reservation of a point of order.
5:39:37 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
An amendment, offered by Mr. Poe (TX), numbered 7 printed in the Congressional Record to increase funding for immigration enforcement, detention and removal operations by $100 million. The increase would be offset by reducing funding for the Office of the Under Secretary for Management by the same amount.
5:39:28 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
By unanimous consent, the Norton amendment was withdrawn.
5:30:53 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Norton amendment under the five-minute rule, pending the reservation of a point of order.
5:30:52 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
An amendment, offered by Ms. Norton, to increase funding to the Office of the Under Secretary for Management by $500,673,000.
5:29:30 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Poe(TX) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Poe(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.
5:23:26 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Poe(TX) amendment number 8 under the five-minute rule.
5:23:24 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
An amendment, offered by Mr. Poe (TX), numbered 8 printed in the Congressional Record to increase funding for border security fencing and infrastructure by $10 million. The increase would be offset by reducing funding for the Office of the Under Secretary for Management by the same amount.
5:23:05 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
5:19:04 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Broun(GA) amendment under the five-minute rule.
5:18:48 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
An amendment, offered by Mr. Broun (GA), to reduce the funding for the Office of the Under Secretary for Management by $600,000 and deposit the same amount to the Spending Reduction Account.
5:18:08 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
On agreeing to the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment; Failed by voice vote.
5:08:46 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Jackson Lee(TX) amendment number 12 under the five-minute rule, pending the reservation of a point of order. Subsequently, the reservation was withdrawn.
5:08:16 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
An amendment, offered by Ms. Jackson Lee (TX), numbered 12 printed in the Congressional Record to increase the surface transportation account by $5 million. This amount is offset by reductions of $2.5 million each in the accounts for the Office of the Under Secretary for Management and for the development and implementation of screening programs of the Office of Transportation Threat Assessment and Credentialing.
5:07:31 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Royce amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Royce demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
4:59:38 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Royce amendment number 2 under the five-minute rule.
4:59:36 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
An amendment, offered by Mr. Royce, numbered 2 printed in the Congressional Record to increase funding for Immigration Customs and Enforcement by $1 million. The increase would be offset by reducing funds for Homeland Security Department executive management.
4:58:52 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Cicilline amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Aderholt demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
4:47:16 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Cicilline amendment under the five-minute rule.
4:47:13 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
An amendment, offered by Mr. Cicilline, An amdendment to increase funding, by offset, for state and local programsby $337,000,000.
4:46:38 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the LaTourette amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Aderholt demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
4:17:18 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the LaTourette amendment under the five-minute rule.
4:17:11 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
An amendment, offered by Mr. LaTourette, to increase the funding by $320 million for Firefighters Assistance Grants by transfer from the Office of the Secretary and Executive Management, Office of the Under Secretary for Management, and Office of Chief Information.
4:16:10 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on pro forma amendments to H.R. 2017.
3:35:09 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 2017.
3:34:57 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
The Speaker designated the Honorable David Dreier to act as Chairman of the Committee.
3:34:51 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 287 and Rule XVIII.
3:34:35 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2017 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. Bill is open to amendments. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. After general debate the bill shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute rule. Points of order against provisions in the bill for failure to comply with clause 2 of rule XXI are waived except for section 536. The resolution authorizes the Chair to accord priority in recognition to Members who have pre-printed their amendments in the Congressional Record.
3:34:30 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 287. H.R. 2017 — "Making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes."
3:33:02 P.M. -
H.R. 802
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
3:32:57 P.M. -
H.R. 802
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:32:56 P.M. -
H.R. 802
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 408 - 11 (Roll no. 383).
3:26:01 P.M. -
H.R. 802
Considered as unfinished business.
3:25:54 P.M. -
H. Res. 287
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:25:53 P.M. -
H. Res. 287
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 231 - 187 (Roll no. 382).
3:19:01 P.M. -
H. Res. 287
Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 287 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2017) making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes."
3:17:01 P.M. -
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on agreeing to H. Res. 287 and on a motion to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
3:17:00 P.M. -
ADJUSTMENT OF WHOLE NUMBER OF HOUSE - Under clause 5(d) of Rule XX, the Chair announced to the House that, in light of the administration of the Oath of Office to the Gentlewoman from New York, the whole number of the House is 433.
3:11:00 P.M. -
OATH OF OFFICE - Representative-Elect Kathleen C. Hochul, Twenty-Sixth District, State of New York, presented herself in the well of the House for the purpose of taking the Oath of Office which was administered by the Speaker of the House.
3:10:53 P.M. -
The House received a message from the Clerk. The Clerk transmitted to the House a facsimile copy of a letter received from Mr. Robert Brehm and Ms. Kimberly Galvin on behalf of Mr. Todd Valentine, Co-Executive Directors, New York State Board of Elections, indicating that, according to the unofficial returns of the Special Election held May 24, 2011, the Honorable Kathy Courtney Hochul was elected Representative to Congress for the Twenty-Sixth Congressional District, State of New York.
3:09:32 P.M. -
H. Res. 287
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 235 - 186 (Roll no. 381).
2:38:06 P.M. -
H. Res. 287
Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 287 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2017) making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes."
2:36:26 P.M. -
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on ordering the previous question on H. Res. 287 which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
2:33:18 P.M. -
The House received a communication from Peter G. LeFevre, Law Revision Counsel, U.S. House of Representatives. Mr. LeFevre notified the House formally, that his retirement as Law Revision Counsel will take effect on June 1, 2011.
2:32:07 P.M. -
H. Res. 287
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair put the question on ordering the previous question on the resolution, and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Polis (CO) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day.
1:17:18 P.M. -
H. Res. 287
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 287.
1:16:05 P.M. -
H. Res. 287
On question of consideration of the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 234 - 183 (Roll no. 380).
12:32:20 P.M. -
H. Res. 287
POINT OF ORDER - Mr. Ellison raised a point of order against the provisions of H. Res. 287 because it violates the Congressional Budget Act. The Chair announced that the disposition of the point of order would be resolved by the question of consideration of H. Res. 287. The House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the point of order at the end of which the Chair will put the question on consideration.
12:28:46 P.M. -
H. Res. 287
By direction of the Committee on Rules, Mr. Reed called up H. Res. 287 and asked for its immediate consideration.
12:02:50 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.
12:02:19 P.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Sires to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:02:17 P.M. -
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:00:48 P.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
12:00:45 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of June 1.
10:35:36 A.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
10:01:30 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.
10:00:40 A.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable Lynn A. Westmoreland to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:27 A.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JUNE 2, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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9:03:33 P.M. -
The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on June 3, 2011.
9:03:32 P.M. -
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
9:03:14 P.M. -
Mr. Richmond moved that the House do now adjourn.
8:09:22 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
8:08:45 P.M. -
Mr. Scott (SC) filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 294.
8:02:59 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
8:01:51 P.M. -
H.R. 2055
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2055 as unfinished business.
8:01:40 P.M. -
H.R. 2055
On motion that the Committee now rise Agreed to by voice vote.
8:01:19 P.M. -
H.R. 2055
Mr. Culberson moved that the Committee now rise.
8:00:51 P.M. -
H.R. 2055
On agreeing to the Culberson amendment Agreed to by voice vote.
7:48:51 P.M. -
H.R. 2055
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Culberson amendment under the five-minute rule.
7:48:43 P.M. -
H.R. 2055
An amendment, offered by Mr. Culberson, to redirect funds for the medical services and general administration divisions of the Veterans Health Administration.
7:01:58 P.M. -
H.R. 2055
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 2055.
7:01:46 P.M. -
H.R. 2055
The Speaker designated the Honorable Lee Terry to act as Chairman of the Committee.
7:01:44 P.M. -
H.R. 2055
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 288 and Rule XVIII.
7:01:24 P.M. -
H.R. 2055
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2055 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. Bill is open to amendments. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. After general debate the bill shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute rule. Points of order against provisions in the bill for failure to comply with clause 2 of rule XXI are waived. The resolution authorizes the Chair to accord priority in recognition to Members who have pre-printed their amendments in the Congressional Record.
7:01:19 P.M. -
H.R. 2055
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 288. H.R. 2055 — "Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes."
7:00:33 P.M. -
H. Res. 293
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:00:23 P.M. -
H. Res. 293
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
7:00:12 P.M. -
H. Res. 293
Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 293 — "Electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives."
6:58:17 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:58:16 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 231 - 188 (Roll no. 409).
6:52:01 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 187 - 234 (Roll no. 408).
6:31:07 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
6:24:03 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
DEBATE - The House proceeded with ten minutes of debate on the 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 grants for Transportation Security and Counterterrorism through offsets from the Department of Homeland Security's National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility.
6:23:23 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
Mr. Bishop (NY) moved to recommit with instructions to Appropriations.
6:22:34 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
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.
6:22:15 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
6:21:29 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2017.
6:21:25 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
On motion to rise and report Agreed to by voice vote.
6:21:16 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
Mr. Aderholt moved for the Committee of the Whole to rise and report.
6:20:34 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
On agreeing to the Polis amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 107 - 313 (Roll no. 407).
6:17:03 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
On agreeing to the Mica amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 219 - 204 (Roll no. 406).
6:12:48 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
On agreeing to the Gohmert amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 199 - 224 (Roll no. 405).
6:09:18 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
On agreeing to the Cole amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 252 - 170 (Roll no. 404).
6:06:02 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
On agreeing to the Rokita amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 218 - 205 (Roll no. 403).
6:02:53 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
On agreeing to the Rokita amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 110 - 312 (Roll no. 402).
5:59:58 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
On agreeing to the Amash amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 257 - 164 (Roll no. 401).
5:56:29 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
On agreeing to the Amash amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 123 - 300 (Roll no. 400).
5:52:37 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
On agreeing to the Amash amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 127 - 295 (Roll no. 399).
5:49:05 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
On agreeing to the Cravaack amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 289 - 131 (Roll no. 398).
5:46:10 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
On agreeing to the King (IA) amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 251 - 168, 1 Present (Roll no. 397).
5:34:29 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
On agreeing to the Scalise amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 207 - 213 (Roll no. 396).
5:06:53 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the question of adoption of amendments which were debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
5:01:37 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
Mr. Carter raised a point of order against the Eshoo amendment. Mr. Carter stated that the amendment seeks to change existinlaw and constitutes legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.
4:56:56 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Eshoo amendment under the five-minute rule, pending the reservation of a point of order.
4:56:39 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
An amendment, offered by Ms. Eshoo, to prohibit the use of funds to enter into contracts with corporations or business entities that do not disclose their political expenditures.
4:49:52 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Polis(CO) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Polis(CO) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
4:29:45 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Polis(CO) amendment number 23 under the five-minute rule.
4:29:43 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
An amendment, offered by Mr. Polis, numbered 23 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds for being used to carry out section 287(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act.
4:12:13 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
4:12:04 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2017 — "Making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes."
4:11:46 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of June 2.
3:20:12 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
3:19:51 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2017 as unfinished business.
3:19:37 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
3:19:16 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
Mr. Aderholt moved that the Committee rise.
3:18:27 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
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 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.
3:03:00 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Mica amendment under the five-minute rule, pending a reservation of a point of order. Subsequently, the point of order was withdrawn.
3:02:56 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
An amendment, offered by Mr. Mica, to add a new section requiring the amount made available to the Transportation Security Administration for screeing operations, not more than $2,760,503,458 may be used for screener personnel, compensation, and benefits.
2:52:00 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
By unanimous consent, the Issa amendment was withdrawn.
2:46:02 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Issa amendment under the five-minute rule, pending a reservation of a point of order.
2:45:57 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
An amendment, offered by Mr. Issa, to prohibit the use of funds to promulgate regulations that will result in private sector job losses to United States companies.
2:45:27 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Gohmert amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Gohmert demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
2:35:53 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Gohmert amendment under the five-minute rule.
2:35:48 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
An amendment, offered by Mr. Gohmert, to prohibit the use of funds for the new construction, purchase, or lease of any building or space in the District of Columbia except where a contract for the construction, purchase, or lease was entered into before the date of the enactment of this Act.
2:35:22 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Cole (OK) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Cole (OK) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
2:28:13 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Cole (OK) amendment No. 42 under the five-minute rule.
2:28:11 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
An amendment, offered by Mr. Cole, numbered 42 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds to be used to implement any rule or regulation regarding the disclosure of political contributions that takes effect on or after the date of enactment of this Act.
2:26:35 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
2:26:23 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2017 — "Making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes."
2:26:17 P.M. -
H. Res. 288
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:26:10 P.M. -
H. Res. 288
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
2:26:02 P.M. -
H. Res. 288
The previous question was ordered without objection.
1:55:51 P.M. -
H. Res. 288
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 288.
1:55:12 P.M. -
H. Res. 288
Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 288 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2055) making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes."
1:52:08 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2017 as unfinished business.
1:51:54 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
On motion to that the Committee now rise Agreed to by voice vote.
1:51:18 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
Mr. Aderholt moved to that the Committee now rise.
1:49:49 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
On agreeing to the Gosar amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 183 - 234 (Roll no. 395).
1:46:52 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
On agreeing to the Sherman amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 208 - 213 (Roll no. 394).
1:43:31 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
On agreeing to the Price (NC) amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 264 - 157 (Roll no. 393).
1:39:26 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
On agreeing to the Carter amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 242 - 180 (Roll no. 392).
1:35:18 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
On agreeing to the Lummis amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 238 - 177 (Roll no. 391).
1:32:04 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
On agreeing to the Sessions amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 218 - 204 (Roll no. 390).
1:28:38 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
On agreeing to the Clarke (MI) amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 273 - 150 (Roll no. 389).
12:53:20 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
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.
12:49:13 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
On agreeing to the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
12:41:56 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
Debate - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment under the five-minute rule.
12:41:50 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
An amendment, offered by Ms. Jackson Lee (TX), to prohibit the use of funds to be used to limit the discretion of the Secretary of Homeland Security to enhance the use of Federal Air Marshals on inbound international flights considered to be high risk by the Department of Homeland Security.
12:40:53 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
Mr. Aderholt raised a point of order against the Speier amendment. stating that the amendment proposes to change existing law. The Chair sustained the point of order.
12:37:24 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Speier amendment no. 18 under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.
12:36:54 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
An amendment, offered by Ms. Speier, numbered 18 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds to be used to award a noncompetitively bid contract to an Alaska Native Corporation, Indian Tribe, or Native Hawaiian Organization in an amount in excess of the competitive bidding threshold.
12:35:27 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
Mr. Aderholt raised a point of order against the Speier amendment. stating that the amendment proposes to change existing law. The Chair sustained the point of order.
12:33:44 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Speier amendment no. 19 under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.
12:33:39 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
An amendment, offered by Ms. Speier, numbered 19 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds used by TSA to purchase clothing that is not 100 percent domestic in origin.
12:32:20 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
Mr. Aderholt raised a point of order against the Baldwin amendment. stating that the amendment proposes to change existing law. The Chair sustained the point of order.
12:26:09 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Baldwin amendment under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.
12:25:27 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
An amendment, offered by Ms. Baldwin, to prohibit the use of funds to be used to design, develop, or procure any vessel of the Coast Guard Offshore Patrol Cutter class of ships, unless it is manufactured in the United States.
12:24:27 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
12:24:14 P.M. -
H.R. 2017
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2017 — "Making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes."
12:03:20 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.
12:02:51 P.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Poe of TX to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:02:44 P.M. -
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:01:48 P.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by Reverend Dr. John Sloop, First Presbyterian Church, Harrisonburg, Virginia.
12:00:00 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of June 2.
11:09:00 A.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
10:01:26 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.
10:00:00 A.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JUNE 3, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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3:27:27 P.M. -
The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on June 7, 2011.
3:27:26 P.M. -
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
3:27:14 P.M. -
Mr. Burgess moved that the House do now adjourn.
2:07:04 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
1:55:49 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House resumed with further one minute speeches.
1:55:48 P.M. -
The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 2702, the Clerk notified the House that she appointed Dr. Sharon Leon of Fairfax, Virginia, as a member of the Advisory Committee on the Records of Congress.
1:52:31 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
1:49:58 P.M. -
LAW REVISION COUNSEL - Pursuant to 2 U.S.C. 285c, and the order of the House of January 5, 2011, the Speaker appointed Mr. Ralph V. Seep as Law Revision Counsel for the House of Representatives, effective June 2, 2011.
1:48:58 P.M. -
Mr. Kingston asked unanimous consent That when the House adjourns on Thursday, June 9, 2011, it adjourn to meet at 2 p.m. on Monday, June 13, 2011. Agreed to without objection.
1:48:47 P.M. -
Mr. Kingston asked unanimous consent That when the House adjourns on Tuesday, June 7, 2011, it adjourn to meet at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 9, 2011. Agreed to without objection.
1:48:33 P.M. -
Mr. Kingston asked unanimous consent That when the House adjourns on Friday, June 3, 2011, it adjourn to meet at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, June 7, 2011. Agreed to without objection.
1:47:54 P.M. -
Mr. Kingston filed a report from the Committee on Appropriations on H.R. 2112.
1:46:18 P.M. -
H. Con. Res. 51
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:46:17 P.M. -
H. Con. Res. 51
On agreeing to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 148 - 265 (Roll no. 412).
1:39:44 P.M. -
H. Con. Res. 51
Considered as unfinished business. H. Con. Res. 51 — "Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove the United States Armed Forces from Libya."
1:39:37 P.M. -
H. Res. 292
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:39:36 P.M. -
H. Res. 292
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 268 - 145, 1 Present (Roll no. 411).
1:16:34 P.M. -
H. Res. 292
Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 292 — "Declaring that the President shall not deploy, establish, or maintain the presence of units and members of the United States Armed Forces on the ground in Libya, and for other purposes."
1:16:18 P.M. -
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the question of agreeing to H. Res. 292 and H. Con. Res. 51 which were debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
1:15:51 P.M. -
H. Con. Res. 51
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Con. Res. 51, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the resolution and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Kucinich demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the resolution until a time to be announced.
1:15:22 P.M. -
H. Con. Res. 51
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
12:00:28 P.M. -
H. Con. Res. 51
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Con. Res. 51.
11:59:58 A.M. -
H. Con. Res. 51
Rule provides for consideration of H. Res. 292 and H. Con. Res. 51. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions. The resolution provides 1 hour of debate for H. Res. 292. It also provides for 1 hour for H. Con. Res. 51. It waives all points of order against consideration on both H. Res. 292 and H. Con. Res. 51. And, both shall be considered as read.
11:59:53 A.M. -
H. Con. Res. 51
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 294. H. Con. Res. 51 — "Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove the United States Armed Forces from Libya."
11:59:26 A.M. -
H. Res. 292
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 292, the Chair put the question on adoption of the resolution and announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McKeon demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the resolution until later in the legislative day.
11:58:29 A.M. -
H. Res. 292
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
10:45:09 A.M. -
H. Res. 292
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 292.
10:42:51 A.M. -
H. Res. 292
Rule provides for consideration of H. Res. 292 and H. Con. Res. 51. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions. The resolution provides 1 hour of debate for H. Res. 292. It also provides for 1 hour of debate for H. Con. Res. 51. It waives all points of order against consideration on both H. Res. 292 and H. Con. Res. 51. And, both shall be considered as read.
10:42:46 A.M. -
H. Res. 292
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 294. H. Res. 292 — "Declaring that the President shall not deploy, establish, or maintain the presence of units and members of the United States Armed Forces on the ground in Libya, and for other purposes."
10:42:45 A.M. -
H. Res. 294
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
10:42:44 A.M. -
H. Res. 294
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 257 - 156 (Roll no. 410).
10:18:05 A.M. -
H. Res. 294
The previous question was ordered without objection.
9:12:17 A.M. -
H. Res. 294
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 294.
9:10:18 A.M. -
H. Res. 294
Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 294 — "Providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 292) declaring that the President shall not deploy, establish, or maintain the presence of units and members of the United States Armed Forces on the ground in Libya, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 51) directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove the United States Armed Forces from Libya."
9:03:36 A.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches, which by direction of the Chair would be limited to five per side of the aisle.
9:03:24 A.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Ms. Chu to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:03:10 A.M. -
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
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.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JUNE 7, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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10:03:46 A.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. on June 9, 2011.
10:02:08 A.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
10:01:59 A.M. -
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
10:00:56 A.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by Reverend Carter Griffin.
10:00:40 A.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable Jerry Lewis to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:26 A.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JUNE 9, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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10:32:42 A.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on June 13, 2011.
10:32:16 A.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG - The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
10:32:12 A.M. -
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
10:30:45 A.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by Reverend Doctor Alan Kieran.
10:30:25 A.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable Thomas J. Rooney to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:30:00 A.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JUNE 13, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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8:32:55 P.M. -
The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on June 14, 2011.
8:32:52 P.M. -
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
8:32:46 P.M. -
Mr. Tipton moved that the House do now adjourn.
7:30:21 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
7:27:45 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
7:26:43 P.M. -
Mr. Sessions filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 300.
7:25:42 P.M. -
H.R. 2055
On retaining Title II (Department of Veterans Affairs) Agreed to by recorded vote: 409 - 1 (Roll no. 416).
7:09:26 P.M. -
H.R. 2055
Pursuant to section 2(a) of House Resolution 288, the Chair put the question on retaining Title II (relating to Veterans' Affairs) of the bill and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Foxx demanded a recorded vote to decide the question.
7:08:25 P.M. -
H.R. 2055
The House adopted the amendments en gross as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
7:08:14 P.M. -
H.R. 2055
The previous question was ordered without objection.
7:07:23 P.M. -
H.R. 2055
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2055.
7:06:36 P.M. -
H.R. 2055
On agreeing to the Sherman amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 248 - 163 (Roll no. 415).
6:58:59 P.M. -
H.R. 2055
On agreeing to the Amash amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 178 - 232 (Roll no. 414).
6:53:45 P.M. -
H.R. 2055
On agreeing to the LaTourette amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 204 - 203 (Roll no. 413).
6:30:08 P.M. -
H.R. 2055
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
6:29:52 P.M. -
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced the unfinished business was the question on adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
6:29:52 P.M. -
H.R. 2055
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2055 — "Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes."
6:29:51 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of June 13.
4:13:48 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 P.M. today.
4:12:32 P.M. -
H.R. 2055
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2055 as unfinished business.
4:12:22 P.M. -
H.R. 2055
On motion that the Committee now rise Agreed to by voice vote.
4:12:06 P.M. -
H.R. 2055
Mr. Culberson moved that the Committee now rise.
4:08:11 P.M. -
H.R. 2055
On agreeing to the Fitzpatrick amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
3:59:43 P.M. -
H.R. 2055
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Fitzpatrick amendment under the five-minute rule.
3:59:37 P.M. -
H.R. 2055
An amendment, offered by Mr. Fitzpatrick, to prohibit the use of funds to be used for using procedures that do not give small business concerns owned and controlled by veterans any preference to obtaining the contracts under the Small Business Act.
3:59:14 P.M. -
H.R. 2055
By unanimous consent, the Coffman (CO) amendment was withdrawn.
3:53:34 P.M. -
H.R. 2055
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Coffman (CO) amendment under the five-minute rule, pending the reservation of a point of order.
3:53:31 P.M. -
H.R. 2055
An amendment, offered by Mr. Coffman (CO), printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds to provide disability compensation under chapter 11 of title 38, United States Code, to any veteran for post-traumatic stress disorder if the required in-service stressor claimed by the veteran is related to the veteran's fear of hostile military or terrorist activity and the places, types and circumstances of the veteran's service did not include a combat zone.
3:53:04 P.M. -
H.R. 2055
On agreeing to the Flores amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
3:40:53 P.M. -
H.R. 2055
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Flores amendment under the five-minute rule.
3:40:49 P.M. -
H.R. 2055
An amendment, offered by Mr. Flores, printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds to enforce section 526 of the Energy Independence and Security Act.
3:39:24 P.M. -
H.R. 2055
Mr. Culberson raised a point of order against the Amash amendment. Mr. Culberson stated that the amendment seeks to change existing law and constitutes legislation in an appropriation bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.
3:37:12 P.M. -
H.R. 2055
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Amash amendment number 5 under the five-minute rule, pending the reservation of a point of order.
3:36:38 P.M. -
H.R. 2055
An amendment, offered by Mr. Amash, numbered 5 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds for projects or programs named for an individual serving as a Senator in the United States Senate or as the President of the United States.
3:36:04 P.M. -
H.R. 2055
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Sherman amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Dicks demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
3:26:58 P.M. -
H.R. 2055
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Sherman amendment number 2 under the five-minute rule.
3:26:55 P.M. -
H.R. 2055
An amendment, offered by Mr. Sherman, numbered 6 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds in contravention of the War Powers Resolution.
3:26:26 P.M. -
H.R. 2055
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 the noes had prevailed. Mr. Culberson demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
3:07:50 P.M. -
H.R. 2055
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Amash amendment number 4 under the five-minute rule.
3:07:47 P.M. -
H.R. 2055
An amendment, offered by Mr. Amash, numbered 4 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds to enforce the Davis-Bacon Act.
3:06:49 P.M. -
H.R. 2055
On agreeing to the Meeks amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
2:56:37 P.M. -
H.R. 2055
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Meeks amendment number 1 under the five-minute rule.
2:56:33 P.M. -
H.R. 2055
An amendment, offered by Mr. Meeks, numbered 1 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds to declare as excess to the needs of the Department of Veterans Affairs of otherwise take any action to exchange, trade, auction, transfer, or otherwise dispose of, or reduce the acerage of, Federal land and improvements at the St. Albans campus.
2:55:42 P.M. -
H.R. 2055
POSPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the LaTourette amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Culberson demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
2:23:40 P.M. -
H.R. 2055
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the LaTourette amendment under the five-minute rule.
2:23:30 P.M. -
H.R. 2055
An amendment, offered by Mr. LaTourette, printed in the Congressional Record to strike section 415 of the bill.
2:22:07 P.M. -
H.R. 2055
On agreeing to the Mica amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
2:14:25 P.M. -
H.R. 2055
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Mica amendment under the five-minute rule.
2:13:38 P.M. -
H.R. 2055
An amendment, offered by Mr. Mica, printed in the Congressional Record to increase the funding for Military Construction Authorization by $25 million through transfer.
2:12:28 P.M. -
H.R. 2055
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
2:11:49 P.M. -
H.R. 2055
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2055 — "Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes."
2:02:32 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:02:12 P.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Rigell to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:02:09 P.M. -
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:00:43 P.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
2:00:33 P.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable Tom McClintock to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
2:00:04 P.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JUNE 14, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on June 15, 2011.
11:39:47 P.M. -
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
11:39:38 P.M. -
Ms. Foxx moved that the House do now adjourn.
11:38:34 P.M. -
The House received a communication from the Honorable Brad Sherman. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Mr. Sherman notified the House that he had been served with a subpoena, issued by the Superior Court of California, for testimony and documents and that after consultation with the Office of General Counsel, he had determined that the subpoena was not a "proper exercise of jurisdiction by the court".
11:38:33 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2112 as unfinished business.
11:38:24 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
11:38:09 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
Mr. Kingston moved that the Committee rise.
11:36:41 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Richardson amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Richardson demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
11:26:47 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Richardson amendment under the five-minute rule.
11:26:27 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
An amendment, offered by Ms. Richardson, to reduce funding for the Farm Service Agency account by $10 million and to increase funding for the Commodity Assistance Program account by $10 million.
11:25:04 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the 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.
11:16:10 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Broun (GA) amendment under the five-minute rule.
11:15:49 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
An amendment, offered by Mr. Broun (GA), numbered 9 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce the account for Agricultural Marketing Services by $7,750,000 (10 percent) and to apply the savings to the spending reduction account.
11:14:13 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Clarke (MI) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Clarke (MI) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
11:07:45 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Clarke (MI) amendment under the five-minute rule.
11:07:42 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
An amendment, offered by Mr. Clarke (MI), to reduce funding for the Buildings and Facilities account by $1 million and to increase funding for the Agricultural Marketing Service account by $1 million.
11:06:23 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
Mr. Kingston raised a point of order against the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment. Mr. Kingston stated that the amendment does not meet the budget neutral requirement necessary for the amendment to be considered en bloc. The Chair sustained the point of order.
10:56:57 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Jackson Lee amendment under the five-minute rule pending reservation of a point of order.
10:56:54 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
Amendment offered by Ms. Jackson Lee (TX).
10:55:38 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
On agreeing to the Nugent amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
10:48:58 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Nugent amendment under the five-minute rule.
10:48:55 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
An amendment, offered by Mr. Nugent, to increase funding for the Agricultural Research Service by $2 million and to reduce funding for Foreign Assistance by $2.5 million.
10:47:55 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the 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.
10:44:59 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Broun (GA) amendment under the five-minute rule.
10:44:31 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
An amendment, offered by Mr. Broun (GA), numbered 4 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce funding for the Economic Research Service by $7 million and to increase the spending reduction account by a similar amount.
10:43:42 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Chaffetz amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Kingston demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
10:19:35 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Chaffetz amendment under the five-minute rule.
10:19:32 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
An amendment, offered by Mr. Chaffetz, to reduce funding for the Economic Research Service by $43 million; reduce funding for the National Agricultural Statistics Service by $85 million; reduce funding for salaries and expenses of the Agricultural Research Service by $650 million; reduce funding for Food For Peace Title II Grants by $1,040,198,000 and to apply $1,818,198,000 to the savings reduction account.
10:18:11 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
On agreeing to the Young (IN) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
10:16:22 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Young (IN) amendment under the five-minute rule.
10:16:18 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
An amendment, offered by Mr. Young (IN), to reduce the account for Departmental Administration by $2,390,000 and to apply the savings to the spending reduction account.
10:15:03 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
On agreeing to the Clarke (MI) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
10:09:41 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Clarke (MI) amendment under the five-minute rule.
10:09:35 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
An amendment, offered by Mr. Clarke (MI), to increase funding for the Farmers Market Nutrition Program by $5 million offset by a reduction in the Departmental Administration account by a similar amount.
10:08:01 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the 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.
10:04:15 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Broun (GA) amendment under the five-minute rule.
10:04:13 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
An amendment, offered by Mr. Broun (GA), numbered 8 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce the account for operation, maintenance, improvement, and repair of Agriculture buildings and facilities by $20,900,000 and apply the savings to the spending reduction account.
10:03:37 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Farr amendment, the Chair put the question adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Farr demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
9:58:57 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Farr amendment under the five-minute rule.
9:58:53 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
An amendment, offered by Mr. Farr, to increase funding for Agricultural Marketing Service by $300,000 and reduce the account for Agriculture Buildings and Facilities and Rental Payments by $342,000.
9:57:22 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Sessions amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Farr demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
9:53:30 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Sessions amendment under the five-minute rule.
9:53:27 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
An amendment, offered by Mr. Sessions, to strike the proviso relating to FAIR Act of Circular A-76 activities.
9:52:03 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
On agreeing to the Fortenberry amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
9:42:28 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Fortenberry amendment under the five-minute rule.
9:42:25 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
An amendment, offered by Mr. Fortenberry, to increase funding for the Rural Energy for America Program by $1 million offset by a reduction in the account for the Office of the Chief Information Officer by a similar amount.
9:40:58 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
Mr. Kingston raised a point of order against the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment. Mr. Kingston stated that the amendment does not meet the budget neutral requirement necessary for the amendment to be considered en bloc. The Chair sustained the point of order.
9:31:44 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Jackson Lee amendment under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.
9:31:24 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
An amendment, offered by Ms. Jackson Lee (TX), to increase funding for the Office of the Secretary of Agriculture by $25 million offset by a reduction in the Agriculture Buildings and Facilities and Rental Payments account by a similar amount.
9:30:49 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the DeLauro amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. DeLauro demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
9:22:59 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the DeLauro amendment under the five-minute rule.
9:22:26 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
An amendment, offered by Ms. DeLauro, to increase funding for the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition by $1 million which is offset by specified reductions in other accounts.
9:21:04 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
On agreeing to the DeLauro amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
7:29:07 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the DeLauro amendment under the five-minute rule.
7:28:43 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
An amendment, offered by Ms. DeLauro, to increase and reduce necessary expenses for the Office of the Secretary of Agriculture by $136,070,000.
3:43:33 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on pro forma amendments to H.R. 2112.
2:36:32 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 2112.
2:36:22 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
The Speaker designated the Honorable Candice S. Miller to act as Chairwoman of the Committee.
2:36:22 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 300 and Rule XVIII.
2:36:05 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2112 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 read by paragraph. Bill is open to amendments. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived.
2:36:00 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 300. H.R. 2112 — "Making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes."
2:34:01 P.M. -
The House received a communication from the Honorable Tom Reed. Mr. Reed submitted his resignation from the Committee on Rules. The resignation was accepted without objection.
2:33:43 P.M. -
H. Res. 303
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:33:36 P.M. -
H. Res. 303
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
2:33:13 P.M. -
H. Res. 303
Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 303 — "Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives."
2:32:49 P.M. -
H. Res. 300
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:32:48 P.M. -
H. Res. 300
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 235 - 180 (Roll no. 419).
2:25:40 P.M. -
H. Res. 300
Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 300 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2112) making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes."
2:25:27 P.M. -
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on agreeing to H. Res. 300 which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
2:25:06 P.M. -
H.R. 2055
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:25:05 P.M. -
H.R. 2055
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 411 - 5 (Roll no. 418).
2:18:06 P.M. -
H.R. 2055
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 184 - 234 (Roll no. 417).
1:54:28 P.M. -
H.R. 2055
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
1:43:22 P.M. -
H.R. 2055
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Owens motion to recommit with instructions, pending reservation of a point of order. The instructions contained in the motion seek to report the same back to the House with an amendment to increase funds for veterans medical services for post-traumatic stress disorder and suicide prevention by $20 million and offsets it with a $25 million reduction in the Department of Veteran Affairs' information technology programs. Subsequently, the reservation of a point of order was removed.
1:43:09 P.M. -
H.R. 2055
Mr. Owens moved to recommit with instructions to Appropriations.
1:42:36 P.M. -
H.R. 2055
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2055 — "Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes."
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of H.R. 2055, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
1:41:00 P.M. -
H. Res. 300
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 300, the Chair put the question on adoption of the resolution, and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the resolution until later in the legislative day.
1:40:54 P.M. -
H. Res. 300
The previous question was ordered without objection.
12:27:51 P.M. -
H. Res. 300
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 300.
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H. Res. 300
Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 300 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2112) making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes."
12:26:00 P.M. -
PRINTING PROCEEDINGS OF FORMER MEMBERS PROGRAM - Mrs. Foxx asked unanimous consent that the proceedings during the former Members program be printed in the Congressional Record and that all Members and former Members who spoke during the recess have the privilege of revising and extending their remarks. Agreed to without objection.
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MEXICO-UNITED STATES INTERPARLIAMENTARY GROUP - Pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 276h, and the order of the House of January 5, 2011, the Speaker appointed the following members of the House to the MEXICO-UNITED STATES INTERPARLIAMENTARY GROUP: Mr. Mack, Mr. Nunes, Mr. Bilbray and Mr. Canseco.
12:24:00 P.M. -
The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notification of the continuance of the national emergency with respect to blocking the property of certain persons undermining democratic processes or institutions in Belarus - referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 112-35).
12:23:00 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 14, 2011 at 10:38 a.m.: Mexico-United States Interparliamentary Group.
12:02:38 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.
12:02:24 P.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Cicilline to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:01:00 P.M. -
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:00:58 P.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by Reverend Dr. Mark Smith, Ohio Christian University, Circleville, OH.
12:00:51 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of June 14.
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The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
10:01:20 A.M. -
MORNING HOUR DEBATES - The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debates. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 12:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.
10:01:09 A.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable Daniel Webster to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:42 A.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JUNE 15, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on June 16, 2011.
12:28:25 A.M. -
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
12:28:13 A.M. -
Mr. Kingston moved that the House do now adjourn.
12:27:53 A.M. -
Mr. Kingston asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on the legislative day of Wednesday, June 15, 2011, it adjourn to meet at 9 a.m. on Thursday, June 16, 2011. Agreed to without objection.
12:27:12 A.M. -
H.R. 2112
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2112 as unfinished business.
12:27:02 A.M. -
H.R. 2112
On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
12:27:01 A.M. -
H.R. 2112
Mr. Kingston moved that the Committee rise.
12:26:16 A.M. -
H.R. 2112
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Hirono amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Hirono demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
12:22:59 A.M. -
H.R. 2112
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Hirono amendment under the five-minute rule.
12:22:10 A.M. -
H.R. 2112
An amendment, offered by Ms. Hirono, to provide $3 million for preventive measures under the Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Act and the Soil Conservation and Domestic Allotment Act.
12:21:33 A.M. -
H.R. 2112
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Jackson Lee amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Jackson Lee demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
12:17:05 A.M. -
H.R. 2112
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Jackson Lee amendment under the five-minute rule.
12:16:42 A.M. -
H.R. 2112
An amendment, offered by Ms. Jackson Lee (TX), numbered 28 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit use of funds in contravention of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act.
12:16:03 A.M. -
H.R. 2112
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Scalise amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Farr demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
12:12:22 A.M. -
H.R. 2112
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Scalise amendment under the five-minute rule.
12:12:07 A.M. -
H.R. 2112
An amendment, offered by Mr. Scalise, to prohibit use of funds to implement the Departmental Regulation of the Department of Agriculture entitled "Policy Statement on Climate Change Adaptation".
12:11:51 A.M. -
H.R. 2112
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Jackson Lee amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Jackson Lee demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
12:07:35 A.M. -
H.R. 2112
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provsions of H. Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Jackson Lee amendment under the five-minute rule.
12:07:14 A.M. -
H.R. 2112
An amendment, offered by Ms. Jackson Lee (TX), numbered 29 printed in the Congressional Record to provide that none of the funds in the bill may be used in contravention of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008.
12:05:59 A.M. -
H.R. 2112
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Garrett amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Farr demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
11:56:18 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Garrett (NJ) amendment under the five-minute rule.
11:56:01 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
An amendment, offered by Mr. Garrett, numbered 22 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit use of funds in the bill by the CFTC to promulgate any final rules under the Commodity Exchange Act as added by the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act until 12 months after the promulgation of final swap transaction reporting rules under the Commodity Exchange Act.
11:55:42 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
By unanimous consent, the Clarke (MI) amendment was withdrawn.
11:50:52 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 300, 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.
11:50:50 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
An amendment, offered by Mr. Clarke (MI), to provide, by transfer, additional funding in the amount of $7,700,000 for the Agricultural Marketing Service account.
11:49:09 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the King (IA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Farr demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
11:44:46 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the King (IA) amendment under the five-minute rule.
11:44:20 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
An amendment, offered by Mr. King (IA), to prohibit the use of funds for mifepristone, commonly known as RU-486, for any purpose.
11:43:11 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
On agreeing to the Engel amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
11:41:58 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Engel amendment under the five-minute rule.
11:41:54 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
An amendment, offered by Mr. Engel, to prohibit use of funds in the bill to lease or purchase new light duty vehicles for any executive fleet, or for an agency's fleet inventory, except in accordance with Presidential Memorandum-Federal Fleet Performance, dated May 24, 2011.
11:41:36 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the King (IA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Farr demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
11:28:43 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the King (IA) amendment under the five-minute rule.
11:28:38 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
An amendment, offered by Mr. King (IA), numbered 11 printed in the Congressional Record
11:27:33 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Blumenauer amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Blumenauer demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
10:57:45 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Blumenauer amendment under the five-minute rule.
10:57:33 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
An amendment, offered by Mr. Blumenauer, numbered 3 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit use of funds to pay salaries and expenses of Agriculture personnel to provide benefits described in the Food Security Act of 1985 to a person or legal entity in excess of $125,000.
10:56:47 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Gibson amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Kingston demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
10:38:31 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Gibson amendment under the five-minute rule.
10:38:02 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
An amendment, offered by Mr. Gibson, numbered 23 printed in the Congressional Record to provide $6 million for the cost of broadband loans offset by a reduction in the Agriculture Buildings and Facilities and Rental Payments account by a similar amount.
10:37:00 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Jackson Lee amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Jackson Lee demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
10:31:26 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Jackson Lee amendment under the five-minute rule.
10:31:23 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
An amendment, offered by Ms. Jackson Lee (TX), to provide that amounts made available for Agriculture Buildings and Facilities and Rental Payments are reduced by $13 million and the amount made available for the Office of the Secretary is increased by $5 million.
10:30:09 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
On agreeing to the Chaffetz amendment; Failed by voice vote.
10:12:37 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Chaffetz amendment no. 14 under the five-minute rule.
10:12:14 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
An amendment, offered by Mr. Chaffetz, numbered 14 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds to be used for the storage of cotton or peanuts.
10:12:00 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
On agreeing to the Chaffetz amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
10:10:50 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Chaffetz amendment no. 13 under the five-minute rule.
10:10:30 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
An amendment, offered by Mr. Chaffetz, numbered 13 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds to pay the salaries and expenses of personnel who provide nonrecourse marketing assistance loans for mohair.
10:10:04 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Dingell amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Dingell demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
9:46:55 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Dingell amendment under the five-minute rule.
9:46:47 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
An amendment, offered by Mr. Dingell, to increase the use of funds by $49,000,000 for the Food and Drug Administration administrative expenses account.
9:44:56 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Kind amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Kind demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
9:03:25 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Kind amendment no. 25 under the five-minute rule.
9:03:03 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
An amendment, offered by Mr. Kind, numbered 25 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds made available by this Act to be used to provide payments to the Brazil Cotton Institute.
9:02:53 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
On agreeing to the Royce amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
8:58:47 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Royce amendment no. 24 under the five-minute rule.
8:58:22 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
An amendment, offered by Mr. Royce, numbered 24 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds to be used to provide assistance under the Food for Peace Act to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.
8:58:16 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
By unanimous consent, the Woolsey amendment was withdrawn.
8:53:27 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Woolsey amendment no. 20 under the five-minute rule.
8:53:05 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
An amendment, offered by Ms. Woolsey, numbered 20 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds for carrying out the directive in the committee report instructing the Food and Nutrition Service to issue a new proposed rule.
8:52:07 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Foxx amendment no. 1, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Farr demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
8:28:59 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Foxx amendment no. 1 under the five-minute rule.
8:28:37 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
An amendment, offered by Ms. Foxx, numbered 1 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds to be used to support any Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food initiative by the Department of Agriculture.
8:28:15 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Pingree amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. Pingree demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
8:17:35 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Pingree amendment under the five-minute rule.
8:17:31 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
An amendment, offered by Ms. Pingree (ME), to prohibit the use of funds to provide electronic notifications to the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives on travel relating to "know your farmer, know your food".
8:17:11 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
On agreeing to the Young (AK) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
8:09:09 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Young (AK) amendment under the five-minute rule.
8:09:04 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
An amendment, offered by Mr. Young (AK), to prohibit the use of funds made available by this Act to the Food and Drug Administration to approve any application for approval of genetically engineered salmon.
8:08:18 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
On agreeing to the Kingston amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
8:07:43 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Kingston amendment under the five-minute rule.
8:07:37 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
An amendment, offered by Mr. Kingston, to reduce each amount made available by titles I though VI by 0.78.
8:06:38 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole resumed debate on pro forma amendments to H.R. 2112.
8:06:26 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
8:06:12 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2112 — "Making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes."
8:05:10 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of June 15.
5:25:11 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
5:24:23 P.M. -
The House received a communication from the Honorable Charles J. Fleischmann. Mr. Fleischmann submitted his resignation from the Committee on Small Business. The resignation was accepted without objection.
5:24:19 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2112 as unfinished business.
5:24:06 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
5:23:20 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
Mr. Kingston moved that the Committee rise.
5:22:53 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
Mr. Lucas raised a point of order against the content of the measure. Section 744 violates Clause 2 of rule XXI and constitutes legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.
5:20:04 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
Mr. Lucas raised a point of order against the content of the measure. Section 743 violates Clause 2 of rule XXI and constitutes legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.
5:13:44 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole resumed debate on pro forma amendments to H.R. 2112.
5:12:43 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
Mr. Lucas raised a point of order against the content of the measure. Section 741 violates Clause 2 of rule XXI and constitutes legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.
5:10:48 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
Mr. Lance raised a point of order against the content of the measure. Section 740 violates Clause 2 of rule XXI and constitutes legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.
5:03:00 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on pro forma amendments to H.R. 2112.
5:02:03 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
On agreeing to the Stearns amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 164 - 257 (Roll no. 436).
4:58:11 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 120 - 303 (Roll no. 435).
4:55:12 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 108 - 316 (Roll no. 434).
4:50:42 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
On agreeing to the Gosar amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 124 - 300 (Roll no. 433).
4:46:58 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 99 - 324 (Roll no. 432).
4:43:49 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
On agreeing to the Foxx amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 119 - 306 (Roll no. 431).
4:40:45 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 64 - 360 (Roll no. 430).
4:37:00 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
On agreeing to the Gosar amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 139 - 285 (Roll no. 429).
4:33:41 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
On agreeing to the Richardson amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 200 - 224 (Roll no. 428).
4:30:43 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 107 - 318 (Roll no. 427).
4:27:12 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
On agreeing to the Clarke (MI) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 142 - 282 (Roll no. 426).
4:23:47 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 125 - 298 (Roll no. 425).
4:21:11 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
On agreeing to the Chaffetz amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 83 - 338 (Roll no. 424).
4:17:29 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 120 - 304 (Roll no. 423).
4:12:35 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
On agreeing to the Farr amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 352 - 70 (Roll no. 422).
4:08:40 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
On agreeing to the Sessions amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 226 - 199 (Roll no. 421).
4:03:26 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
MOMENT OF SILENCE - The House observed a moment of silence in honor of those affected by the tornadoes in Joplin, Missouri on May 22, 2011.
4:02:00 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
On agreeing to the DeLauro amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 193 - 226 (Roll no. 420).
3:34:00 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced the unfinished business was on the question of adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings were postponed.
3:33:28 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
By unanimous consent, the Lummis amendment was withdrawn.
3:11:55 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Lummis amendment under the five-minute rule.
3:11:53 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
An amendment, offered by Mrs. Lummis, to make sundry changes to Section 739.
3:04:45 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment; Failed by voice vote.
3:02:56 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Broun (GA) amendment under the five-minute rule.
3:02:53 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
An amendment, offered by Mr. Broun (GA), numbered 7 printed in the Congressional Record to limit the number of motor vehicles purchased to 231, all which must be for replacement only.
2:56:59 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Stearns amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Stearns demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
2:48:53 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Stearns amendment under the five-minute rule.
2:48:35 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
An amendment, offered by Mr. Stearns, to reduce the amount appropriated to the Center for Tobacco Products by $392 million dollars and apply the savings to the Spending Reduction Account.
2:47:42 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Broun (GA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced 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.
2:32:47 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Broun (GA) amendment under the five-minute rule.
2:32:37 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
An amendment, offered by Mr. Broun (GA), numbered 6 printed in the Congressional Record to eliminate the McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program Grants and apply the savings of $180 million to the Spending Reduction Account.
2:31:25 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Broun (GA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced 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.
2:16:31 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Broun (GA) amendment under the five-minute rule.
2:16:10 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
An amendment, offered by Mr. Broun (GA), to reduce the Food for Peace Title II Grants account by $940,198,000 and apply the savings to the Spending Reduction Account.
2:15:41 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
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 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.
1:59:50 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Gosar amendment under the five-minute rule.
1:59:37 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
An amendment, offered by Mr. Gosar, to reduce the Food for Peace Title II Grants account by $100 million and apply the savings to the spending reduction account.
1:58:51 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Broun(GA) amendment No. 12, 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.
1:56:52 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Broun (GA) amendment No. 12 under the five-minute rule.
1:56:17 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
An amendment, offered by Mr. Broun (GA), numbered 12 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce the Foreign Agricultural Service account by $175 million and apply the savings to the spending reduction account.
1:55:13 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
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 noes had prevailed. Ms. Foxx demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
1:46:21 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Foxx amendment under the five-minute rule.
1:45:47 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
An amendment, offered by Ms. Foxx, to reduce the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children by $82,500,000 and apply the savings to the spending reduction account.
1:45:42 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
By unanimous consent, the Foxx amendment was withdrawn.
1:40:51 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Foxx amendment No. 2 under the five-minute rule.
1:40:31 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
An amendment, offered by Ms. Foxx, numbered 2 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children by $82,500,000 million.
1:39:40 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the 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.
1:31:49 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Broun(GA) amendment under the five-minute rule.
1:31:37 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
An amendment, offered by Mr. Broun (GA), to reduce the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children by $604 million and apply the savings to the spending reduction account.
1:29:54 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment; Failed by voice vote.
1:26:49 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Broun amendment No. 11 under the five-minute rule.
1:26:31 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
An amendment, offered by Mr. Broun (GA), numbered 11 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce Rural Housing Assistance Grants by $20,480,000 and apply the savings to the spending reduction account.
1:21:41 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
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.
1:13:01 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Gosar amendment under the five-minute rule.
1:12:53 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
An amendment, offered by Mr. Gosar, to increase funding in the Multi-Family Housing Revitalization Program Account and the Rural Business Program account by $100,000,000 and reducing the the Food for Peace Title II Grants account by $100,000,000.
1:11:42 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment; Failed by voice vote.
1:05:59 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Broun amendment No. 10 under the five-minute rule.
1:05:42 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
An amendment, offered by Mr. Broun (GA), numbered 10 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce the Watershed Rehabilition Program by $15,000,000 and applying the savings to the spending reduction account.
1:03:58 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
1:03:46 P.M. -
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on pro forma amendments to H.R. 2112.
1:03:46 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2112 — "Making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes."
1:03:45 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of June 15.
12:34:56 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 1:00 P.M. today.
12:03:48 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.
12:03:31 P.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Pitts to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:03:28 P.M. -
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:01:34 P.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by Reverend Dr. Phil Hoskins, Higher Ground Baptist Church, Kingsport, Tennessee
12:01:30 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of June 15.
11:23:19 A.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
10:00:50 A.M. -
MORNING HOUR DEBATE - The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debates. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 12:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.
10:00:30 A.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable Richard B. Nugent to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:17 A.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JUNE 16, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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3:37:36 P.M. -
The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on June 20, 2011.
3:37:35 P.M. -
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
3:37:18 P.M. -
Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn.
2:31:25 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
2:26:13 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:06:45 P.M. -
Mr. Lungren, Daniel E. asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns on Thursday, June 16, 2011, it adjourn to meet at 10 a.m. on Monday, June 20, 2011. Agreed to without objection.
2:05:21 P.M. -
H.R. 1934
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:05:11 P.M. -
H.R. 1934
On passage Passed without objection.
2:04:50 P.M. -
H. Res. 299
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:04:42 P.M. -
H.R. 1934
Considered by unanimous consent. H.R. 1934 — "To improve certain administrative operations of the Library of Congress, and for other purposes."
2:04:42 P.M. -
H.R. 1934
Mr. Lungren, Daniel E. asked unanimous consent to consider as introduced.
2:04:36 P.M. -
H. Res. 299
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
2:04:05 P.M. -
H. Res. 299
Considered by unanimous consent. H. Res. 299 — "Permitting official photographs of the House of Representatives to be taken while the House is in actual session on a date designated by the Speaker."
2:04:04 P.M. -
S.J. Res. 9
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:04:02 P.M. -
S.J. Res. 9
On passage Passed without objection.
2:04:00 P.M. -
H. Res. 299
Mr. Lungren, Daniel E. asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
2:03:35 P.M. -
S.J. Res. 9
Considered by unanimous consent. S.J. Res. 9 — "Providing for the reappointment of Robert P. Kogod as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution."
2:03:32 P.M. -
S.J. Res. 9
Mr. Lungren, Daniel E. asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
2:03:31 P.M. -
S.J. Res. 7
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:03:30 P.M. -
S.J. Res. 7
On passage Passed without objection.
2:02:56 P.M. -
S.J. Res. 7
Considered by unanimous consent. S.J. Res. 7 — "Providing for the reappointment of Shirley Ann Jackson as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution."
2:02:54 P.M. -
S.J. Res. 7
Mr. Lungren, Daniel E. asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
2:00:34 P.M. -
On approving the Journal Agreed to by voice vote.
2:00:24 P.M. -
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the question of the Speaker's approval of the Journal.
2:00:08 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:00:06 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 203 (Roll no. 459).
1:51:41 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 185 - 233 (Roll no. 458).
1:33:23 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
1:24:28 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
DEBATE - The House proceeded with ten minutes of debate on the 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 funds in CFTC (Commodity Futures Trading Commission) by $11.8 million for enforcement against oil and gas speculators, including establishing limits to diminish, eliminate, or prevent excessive speculation that unnecessarily drives up gas prices, and offsets it with a $4 million reduction in departmental administration, and a 7.8 million reduction in salaries and expenses.
1:23:20 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
Ms. Hochul moved to recommit with instructions to Appropriations.
1:22:44 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
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.
1:22:21 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
1:21:40 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2112.
1:21:31 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
On motion to rise and report Agreed to by voice vote.
1:21:24 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
Mr. Kingston moved for the Committee of the Whole to rise and report.
1:20:44 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
On agreeing to the Flake amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 101 - 314 (Roll no. 457).
1:17:16 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
On agreeing to the Lipinski amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 162 - 254 (Roll no. 456).
1:14:04 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
On agreeing to the Flake amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 186 - 228 (Roll no. 455).
1:11:07 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
On agreeing to the Flake amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 283 - 128 (Roll no. 454).
1:08:18 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
On agreeing to the Blackburn amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 109 - 310 (Roll no. 453).
1:05:08 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
On agreeing to the Campbell amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 132 - 287 (Roll no. 452).
12:59:35 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
On agreeing to the Holden amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 84 - 335 (Roll no. 451).
12:55:37 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
On agreeing to the Hirono amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 288 - 132 (Roll no. 450).
12:51:01 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
On agreeing to the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 182 - 235 (Roll no. 449).
12:47:52 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
On agreeing to the Scalise amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 238 - 179 (Roll no. 448).
12:44:44 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
On agreeing to the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 181 - 237 (Roll no. 447).
12:41:16 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
On agreeing to the Garrett amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 231 - 189 (Roll no. 446).
12:37:30 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
On agreeing to the King (IA) amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 240 - 176 (Roll no. 445).
12:34:18 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
On agreeing to the King (IA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 155 - 262 (Roll no. 444).
12:29:32 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
On agreeing to the Blumenauer amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 154 - 262 (Roll no. 443).
12:26:15 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
On agreeing to the Gibson amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 221 - 198 (Roll no. 442).
12:21:04 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
On agreeing to the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 167 - 252 (Roll no. 441).
12:17:05 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
On agreeing to the Dingell amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 178 - 241 (Roll no. 440).
12:13:47 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
On agreeing to the Kind amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 223 - 197 (Roll no. 439).
12:02:18 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
On agreeing to the Foxx amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 212 - 201 (Roll no. 438).
11:57:11 A.M. -
H.R. 2112
On agreeing to the Pingree (ME) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 170 - 238 (Roll no. 437).
11:32:35 A.M. -
H.R. 2112
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
11:24:13 A.M. -
H.R. 2112
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 noes had prevailed. Mr. Flake demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
11:15:20 A.M. -
H.R. 2112
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provsions of H. Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Flake amendment under the five-minute rule.
11:15:17 A.M. -
H.R. 2112
An amendment, offered by Mr. Flake, to prohibit the use of funds to be used to pay the salaries and expenses of personnel to carry out a market access program.
11:14:24 A.M. -
H.R. 2112
POSPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Lipinski amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Lipinski demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
11:07:44 A.M. -
H.R. 2112
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provsions of H. Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Lipinski amendment under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order. Subsequently, the reservation was removed.
11:07:38 A.M. -
H.R. 2112
An amendment, offered by Mr. Lipinski, to prohibit the use of funds to be used to alter contract no. GS-35F-4076D with respect to the location of data storage.
11:07:05 A.M. -
H.R. 2112
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 noes had prevailed. Mr. Flake demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
10:49:24 A.M. -
H.R. 2112
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provsions of H. Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Flake amendment under the five-minute rule.
10:49:21 A.M. -
H.R. 2112
An amendment, offered by Mr. Flake, to prohibit the use of funds to provide any benefit described in section 1001D(b)(1)(C) of the Food Security Act of 1985 to a person or legal entity if the average adjusted gross income of the person or legal entity exceeds $250,000.
10:49:03 A.M. -
H.R. 2112
On agreeing to the Flores amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
10:43:24 A.M. -
H.R. 2112
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provsions of H. Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Flores amendment under the five-minute rule.
10:43:20 A.M. -
H.R. 2112
An amendment, offered by Mr. Flores, to prohibit the use of funds to enforce section 526 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007.
10:42:59 A.M. -
H.R. 2112
On agreeing to the Gardner amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
10:40:25 A.M. -
H.R. 2112
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provsions of H. Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Gardner amendment under the five-minute rule.
10:40:22 A.M. -
H.R. 2112
An amendment, offered by Mr. Gardner, to increase funds for "Integrated Activities" and to reduce funds for "National Institute of Food and Agriculture-research and education activities" by $4,400,000, respectively.
10:39:43 A.M. -
H.R. 2112
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 noes had prevailed. Mr. Flake demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
10:24:11 A.M. -
H.R. 2112
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Flake amendment under the five-minute rule.
10:24:09 A.M. -
H.R. 2112
An amendment, offered by Mr. Flake, to prohibit the use of funds to be used for the construction of an ethanol blender pump or an ethanol storage facility.
10:23:43 A.M. -
H.R. 2112
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Blackburn amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mrs. Blackburn demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
10:14:59 A.M. -
H.R. 2112
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Blackburn amendment under the five-minute rule.
10:14:57 A.M. -
H.R. 2112
An amendment, offered by Mrs. Blackburn, to reduce each amount made available by this bill by 5 percent.
10:13:48 A.M. -
H.R. 2112
Mrs. Lummis raised a point of order against the Lujan amendment. The amendment violates Clause 2 of rule XXI and imposes new duties on the Secretary of Agriculture. The Chair sustained the point of order.
10:09:38 A.M. -
H.R. 2112
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Lujan amendment under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.
10:09:34 A.M. -
H.R. 2112
An amendment, offered by Mr. Lujan, to prohibit the use of funds to provide any marketing funds to any entity that advertises, describes, labels, or offers for sale chile peppers as New Mexico chile unless such chile peppers were grown in New Mexico.
10:08:07 A.M. -
H.R. 2112
On agreeing to the Flake amendment; Failed by voice vote.
9:42:56 A.M. -
H.R. 2112
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Flake amendment under the five-minute rule.
9:42:52 A.M. -
H.R. 2112
An amendment, offered by Mr. Flake, to prohibit the use of funds to provide to upland cotton producers counter-cyclical payments for upland cotton, repayment rates for marketing assistance loans at the prevailing world market price for upland cotton, or loan deficiency payments for upland cotton.
9:42:15 A.M. -
H.R. 2112
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Campbell (CA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Campbell (CA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
9:27:56 A.M. -
H.R. 2112
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Campbell (CA) amendment under the five-minute rule.
9:27:34 A.M. -
H.R. 2112
An amendment, offered by Mr. Campbell, to reduce the amount of funds provided by this bill for "Agricultural Programs, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Salaries and Expenses" by $11,000,000.
9:27:05 A.M. -
H.R. 2112
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Holden amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Holden demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
9:18:29 A.M. -
H.R. 2112
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Holden amendment no. 38 under the five-minute rule.
9:18:26 A.M. -
H.R. 2112
An amendment, offered by Mr. Holden, numbered 38 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce each amount made available by the bill by 5.88% and the amounts may not be used to carry out the limitations contained in paragraphs (1) through (8) of section 728.
9:17:24 A.M. -
H.R. 2112
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
9:16:56 A.M. -
H.R. 2112
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2112 — "Making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes."
9:02:46 A.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches, which by direction of the Chair would be limited to five per side of the aisle.
9:02:23 A.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Walz of MN to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:02:10 A.M. -
JOURNAL - The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day's proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Poe (TX) demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the Speaker's approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Poe (TX) objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the Speaker's approval of the Journal until later in the legislative day.
9:01:01 A.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
9:00:06 A.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JUNE 20, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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10:05:04 A.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on June 21, 2011.
10:04:06 A.M. -
The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notification stating that the emergency declared with respect to the risk of nuclear proliferation created by the accumulation of a large volume of weapons-usable fissile material in the territory of the Russian Federation is to continue beyond June 21, 2011 - referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 112-36).
10:03:04 A.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 June 17, 2011 at 10:50 a.m. which is said to contain a message from the President whereby he notifies the Congress he has extended the national emergency with respect to highly enriched uranium in the territory of the Russian Federation.
10:02:33 A.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
10:02:14 A.M. -
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
10:01:44 A.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
10:01:08 A.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable Jerry Lewis to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:10 A.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JUNE 21, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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9:05:31 P.M. -
The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. on June 22, 2011.
9:05:15 P.M. -
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
9:05:05 P.M. -
Mrs. McMorris Rodgers moved that the House do now adjourn.
8:57:09 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House resumed with Special Order Speeches.
8:56:45 P.M. -
Mr. Nugent filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 316.
8:03:08 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
7:58:46 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
7:58:00 P.M. -
H.R. 672
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
7:13:10 P.M. -
H.R. 672
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 672.
7:13:05 P.M. -
H.R. 672
Considered under suspension of the rules.
7:13:00 P.M. -
H.R. 672
Mr. Harper moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 672 — "To terminate the Election Assistance Commission, and for other purposes."
7:12:14 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
7:10:58 P.M. -
Mr. Harper asked unanimous consent That when the House adjourns on Tuesday, June 21, 2011, it adjourn to meet at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 22, 2011 for Morning-Hour Debate, thereafter to resume its session at 11:30 a.m. Agreed to without objection.
7:10:42 P.M. -
S. 349
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:10:41 P.M. -
S. 349
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 397 - 0 (Roll no. 462).
7:02:41 P.M. -
S. 349
Considered as unfinished business. S. 349 — "To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4865 Tallmadge Road in Rootstown, Ohio, as the "Marine Sgt. Jeremy E. Murray Post Office"."
7:02:22 P.M. -
H.R. 771
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:02:22 P.M. -
H.R. 771
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 398 - 0 (Roll no. 461).
6:55:12 P.M. -
H.R. 771
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 771 — "To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1081 Elbel Road in Schertz, Texas, as the "Schertz Veterans Post Office"."
6:53:13 P.M. -
H.R. 1632
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:53:11 P.M. -
H.R. 1632
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 396 - 0 (Roll no. 460).
6:31:00 P.M. -
H.R. 1632
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1632 — "To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 5014 Gary Avenue in Lubbock, Texas, as the "Sergeant Chris Davis Post Office"."
6:30:35 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.
6:30:33 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of June 21.
6:05:59 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 P.M. today.
6:04:42 P.M. -
S. 655
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:04:02 P.M. -
S. 655
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
6:00:41 P.M. -
S. 655
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 655.
6:00:40 P.M. -
S. 655
Considered under suspension of the rules.
6:00:32 P.M. -
S. 655
Mr. Farenthold moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 655 — "To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 95 Dogwood Street in Cary, Mississippi, as the "Spencer Byrd Powers, Jr. Post Office"."
5:59:58 P.M. -
H.R. 771
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
5:48:25 P.M. -
H.R. 771
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 771.
5:48:21 P.M. -
H.R. 771
Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:48:13 P.M. -
H.R. 771
Mr. Farenthold moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 771 — "To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1081 Elbel Road in Schertz, Texas, as the "Schertz Veterans Post Office"."
5:47:39 P.M. -
S. 349
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
5:42:46 P.M. -
S. 349
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 349.
5:42:44 P.M. -
S. 349
Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:42:35 P.M. -
S. 349
Mr. Farenthold moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 349 — "To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4865 Tallmadge Road in Rootstown, Ohio, as the "Marine Sgt. Jeremy E. Murray Post Office"."
5:42:01 P.M. -
H.R. 1632
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
5:32:46 P.M. -
H.R. 1632
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1632.
5:32:44 P.M. -
H.R. 1632
Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:32:00 P.M. -
H.R. 1632
Mr. Farenthold moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 1632 — "To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 5014 Gary Avenue in Lubbock, Texas, as the "Sergeant Chris Davis Post Office"."
5:31:12 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until 6:30 p.m. today.
5:31:06 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of June 21.
2:07:38 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 5:30 P.M. today.
2:02:00 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:01:37 P.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Fleischmann to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:01:30 P.M. -
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:00:26 P.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
2:00:23 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of June 21.
12:32:33 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.
12:01:04 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.
12:00:57 P.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable Michael K. Simpson to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
12:00:13 P.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JUNE 22, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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9:32:22 P.M. -
The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on June 23, 2011.
9:32:20 P.M. -
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
9:32:06 P.M. -
Mr. Burton (IN) moved that the House do now adjourn.
9:20:16 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
9:18:43 P.M. -
H.R. 1249
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 1249 as unfinished business.
9:18:29 P.M. -
H.R. 1249
On motion to rise Agreed to by voice vote.
9:18:10 P.M. -
H.R. 1249
Mr. Smith (TX) moved to rise.
9:17:47 P.M. -
H.R. 1249
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Smith (TX) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Smith (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.
9:06:18 P.M. -
H.R. 1249
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provsions of H. Res. 316, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Smith (TX) amendment.
9:06:15 P.M. -
H.R. 1249
An amendment, offered by Mr. Smith (TX), numbered 1 printed in Part B of House Report 112-111 to make technical edits and a few necessary changes to more substantive issues, such as prior user rights and an additional oversight requirement for the PTO.
7:55:31 P.M. -
H.R. 1249
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 1249.
7:33:30 P.M. -
H.R. 1249
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with twenty minutes of debate on the question of constitutionality of the measure.
7:32:46 P.M. -
H.R. 1249
The Speaker designated the Honorable Tom Graves to act as Chairman of the Committee.
7:32:44 P.M. -
H.R. 1249
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 316 and Rule XVIII.
7:32:32 P.M. -
H.R. 1249
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2021 and H.R. 1249. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measures will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate for H.R. 2021 and 80 minutes of general debate for H.R. 1249. The resolution also provides that for H.R. 1249, the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on the Judiciary shall be considered as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule.
7:32:27 P.M. -
H.R. 1249
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 316. H.R. 1249 — "To amend title 35, United States Code, to provide for patent reform."
7:31:00 P.M. -
Mr. Nugent filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 320.
7:30:40 P.M. -
H. Res. 321
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:30:35 P.M. -
H. Res. 321
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
7:30:12 P.M. -
H. Res. 321
Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 321 — "Electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives."
7:29:51 P.M. -
The House received a communication from the Honorable Kathy Castor. Ms. Castor (FL) submitted her resignation from the Committee on Armed Services. The resignation was accepted without objection.
7:29:05 P.M. -
H.R. 2021
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:29:05 P.M. -
H.R. 2021
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 253 - 166 (Roll no. 478).
7:22:26 P.M. -
H.R. 2021
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 177 - 245 (Roll no. 477).
6:58:46 P.M. -
H.R. 2021
DEBATE - The House proceeded with ten minutes of debate on the motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to report the same to the House with an amendment to require the EPA Administrator to determine whether pollution control technology used to address emissions from OCS sources lowers retail gasoline prices.
6:58:19 P.M. -
H.R. 2021
Mr. Keating moved to recommit with instructions to Energy and Commerce.
6:57:38 P.M. -
H.R. 2021
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2021.
6:57:13 P.M. -
H.R. 2021
On agreeing to the Schrader amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 160 - 262 (Roll no. 476).
6:50:49 P.M. -
H.R. 2021
On agreeing to the Hochul amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 186 - 238 (Roll no. 475).
6:44:43 P.M. -
H.R. 2021
On agreeing to the Capps amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 180 - 242 (Roll no. 474).
6:38:05 P.M. -
H.R. 2021
On agreeing to the Eshoo amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 183 - 240 (Roll no. 473).
6:31:56 P.M. -
H.R. 2021
On agreeing to the Quigley amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 173 - 251 (Roll no. 472).
6:25:09 P.M. -
H.R. 2021
On agreeing to the Rush amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 172 - 253 (Roll no. 471).
6:19:33 P.M. -
H.R. 2021
On agreeing to the Keating amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 167 - 258 (Roll no. 470).
6:12:10 P.M. -
H.R. 2021
On agreeing to the Welch amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 183 - 238 (Roll no. 469).
6:05:31 P.M. -
H.R. 2021
On agreeing to the Hastings (FL) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 167 - 254 (Roll no. 468).
5:58:49 P.M. -
H.R. 2021
On agreeing to the Speier amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 176 - 248 (Roll no. 467).
5:29:30 P.M. -
H.R. 2021
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.
5:28:29 P.M. -
H.R. 2021
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Schrader amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Schrader demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative.
5:16:14 P.M. -
H.R. 2021
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 316, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Schrader amendment.
5:15:32 P.M. -
H.R. 2021
An amendment, offered by Mr. Schrader, numbered 10 printed in Part A of House Report 112-111 to prohibit any permits issued under the Clean Air Act for oil or natural gas drilling on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) off the coast of Oregon.
5:14:56 P.M. -
H.R. 2021
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Hochul amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. Hochul demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
5:06:17 P.M. -
H.R. 2021
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 316, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hochul amendment.
5:05:54 P.M. -
H.R. 2021
An amendment, offered by Ms. Hochul, numbered 9 printed in Part A of House Report 112-111 to require a report that details how the amendments made by this Act are projected to increase oil and gas production and lower energy prices for consumers.
5:05:17 P.M. -
H.R. 2021
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Capps amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced 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.
4:53:29 P.M. -
H.R. 2021
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 316, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Capps amendment.
4:53:07 P.M. -
H.R. 2021
An amendment, offered by Mrs. Capps, numbered 8 printed in Part A of House Report 112-111 to preserve state authority over OCS sources where states have been delegated authority to issue air permits for offshore drilling activities.
4:52:41 P.M. -
H.R. 2021
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Eshoo amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. Eshoo demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
4:45:22 P.M. -
H.R. 2021
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 316, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Eshoo amendment.
4:44:58 P.M. -
H.R. 2021
An amendment, offered by Ms. Eshoo, numbered 7 printed in Part A of House Report 112-111 to preserve access to local courts by striking a provision which requires permit decisions to be litigated in the DC Circuit in Washington D.C.
4:44:33 P.M. -
H.R. 2021
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Quigley amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Quigley demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
4:36:52 P.M. -
H.R. 2021
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 316, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Quigley amendment.
4:36:32 P.M. -
H.R. 2021
An amendment, offered by Mr. Quigley, numbered 6 printed in Part A of House Report 112-111 to strike underlying text that eliminates the ability of the Environmental Appeals Board (EAB) to remand or deny the issuance of Clean Air Act permits for offshore energy exploration and extraction.
4:35:58 P.M. -
H.R. 2021
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Rush amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Rush demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
4:25:44 P.M. -
H.R. 2021
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 316, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rush amendment.
4:25:23 P.M. -
H.R. 2021
An amendment, offered by Mr. Rush, numbered 5 printed in Part A of House Report 112-111 to allow the Administrator to provide additional 30-day extensions if the Administrator determines that such time is necessary to meet the requirements of this section, to provide adequate time for public participation, or to ensure sufficient involvement by one or more affected States.
4:24:52 P.M. -
H.R. 2021
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Keating amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Keating demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
4:18:11 P.M. -
H.R. 2021
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 316, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Keating (MA) amendment.
4:17:46 P.M. -
H.R. 2021
An amendment, offered by Mr. Keating, numbered 4 printed in Part A of House Report 112-111 to require that all completed applications include data on bonuses provided to the executives of the applicant from the most recent quarter.
4:17:10 P.M. -
H.R. 2021
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Welch amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Welch demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
4:09:39 P.M. -
H.R. 2021
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 316, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Welch amendment.
4:09:15 P.M. -
H.R. 2021
An amendment, offered by Mr. Welch, numbered 3 printed in Part A of House Report 112-111 to require all permit applications to include data on federal oil subsidies received by the company applying for the permit
4:08:55 P.M. -
H.R. 2021
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Hastings (FL) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Hastings (FL) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
4:02:08 P.M. -
H.R. 2021
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 316, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hastings (FL) amendment.
4:01:44 P.M. -
H.R. 2021
An amendment, offered by Mr. Hastings (FL), numbered 2 printed in Part A of House Report 112-111 to direct emission sources from the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) to title I of the Clean Air Act, ensuring that the vessels often responsible for the majority of the OCS's emission sources are not left unregulated.
4:00:59 P.M. -
H.R. 2021
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Speier amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. Speier demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
3:52:26 P.M. -
H.R. 2021
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 316, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Speier amendment.
3:52:02 P.M. -
H.R. 2021
An amendment, offered by Ms. Speier, numbered 1 printed in Part A of House Report 112-111 to strike section 2 of H.R. 2021.
2:45:18 P.M. -
H.R. 2021
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 2021.
2:44:47 P.M. -
H.R. 2021
The Speaker designated the Honorable Jo Ann Emerson to act as Chairwoman of the Committee.
2:44:46 P.M. -
H.R. 2021
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 316 and Rule XVIII.
2:44:23 P.M. -
H.R. 2021
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2021 and H.R. 1249. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measures will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate for H.R. 2021 and 80 minutes of general debate for H.R. 1249. The resolution also provides that for H.R. 1249, the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on the Judiciary shall be considered as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule.
2:44:18 P.M. -
H.R. 2021
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 316. H.R. 2021 — "To amend the Clean Air Act regarding air pollution from Outer Continental Shelf activities."
2:43:12 P.M. -
H.R. 672
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 235 - 187 (Roll no. 466).
2:37:21 P.M. -
H.R. 672
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 672 — "To terminate the Election Assistance Commission, and for other purposes."
2:37:14 P.M. -
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on a motion to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
2:36:42 P.M. -
H. Res. 316
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:36:40 P.M. -
H. Res. 316
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 239 - 186 (Roll no. 465).
2:23:27 P.M. -
H. Res. 316
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by recorded vote: 230 - 184 (Roll no. 464).
12:50:12 P.M. -
H. Res. 316
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 316.
12:50:00 P.M. -
H. Res. 316
Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 316 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2021) to amend the Clean Air Act regarding air pollution from Outer Continental Shelf activities, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1249) to amend title 35, United States Code, to provide for patent reform."
12:49:35 P.M. -
H. Res. 316
On question of consideration of the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 189, 1 Present (Roll no. 463).
11:59:18 A.M. -
H. Res. 316
POINT OF ORDER - Mr. Garamendi raised a point of order against the provisions of H. Res. 316 by stating that it violates the Congressional Budget Act. The Chair announced that the disposition of the point of order would be resolved by the question of consideration of H. Res. 316. The House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the point of order at the end of which the Chair will put the question on consideration.
11:58:00 A.M. -
H. Res. 316
By direction of the Committee on Rules, Mr. Nugent called up H. Res. 316 and asked for its immediate consideration.
11:32:33 A.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches, which by direction of the Chair would be limited to 15 per side of the aisle.
11:31:59 A.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Coble to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
11:31:56 A.M. -
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
11:30:20 A.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by Reverend Dr. Joe Pool, First United Methodist Church, Rockwall, Texas.
11:30:13 A.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of June 22.
10:19:51 A.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. today.
9:31:08 A.M. -
MORNING-HOUR DEBATE - The House proceeded with Morning Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning Hour, the House will recess until 11:30 a.m. for the start of legislative business.
9:30:51 A.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable Daniel Webster to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
9:30:35 A.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JUNE 23, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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8:44:55 P.M. -
The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on June 24, 2011.
8:44:54 P.M. -
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
8:44:36 P.M. -
Mrs. Roby moved that the House do now adjourn.
6:49:26 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
6:43:02 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
6:41:39 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2219 as unfinished business.
6:41:30 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
6:41:18 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
Mr. Young (FL) moved that the Committee rise.
5:52:05 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 2219.
5:51:58 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
The Speaker designated the Honorable Lynn A. Westmoreland to act as Chairman of the Committee.
5:51:57 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 320 and Rule XVIII.
5:51:50 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2219 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 read by paragraph. Bill is open to amendments. Points of order against provisions in the bill for failure to comply with clause 2 of rule XXI are waived.
5:51:45 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 320. H.R. 2219 — "Making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes."
5:50:23 P.M. -
Mr. Woodall filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 328.
5:49:57 P.M. -
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
5:49:47 P.M. -
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the question of the Speaker's approval of the Journal.
5:49:07 P.M. -
H.R. 1249
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. 1249.
5:48:57 P.M. -
H.R. 1249
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:48:57 P.M. -
H.R. 1249
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 304 - 117 (Roll no. 491).
5:42:15 P.M. -
H.R. 1249
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 172 - 251 (Roll no. 490).
5:24:01 P.M. -
H.R. 1249
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
5:19:12 P.M. -
H.R. 1249
DEBATE - The House proceeded with ten minutes of debate on the motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to report the same to the House with an amendment to require the U.S. Patent Office to prioritize patent applications filed by entities that pledge to develop or manufacture their products, processes, and technologies in the U.S., including, specifically, those filed by small businesses and individuals.
5:17:03 P.M. -
H.R. 1249
Mr. Miller (NC) moved to recommit with instructions to Judiciary.
5:16:13 P.M. -
H.R. 1249
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.
5:15:52 P.M. -
H.R. 1249
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
5:14:58 P.M. -
H.R. 1249
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 1249.
5:14:43 P.M. -
H.R. 1249
On agreeing to the Schock amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 158 - 262, 1 Present (Roll no. 489).
5:11:01 P.M. -
H.R. 1249
On agreeing to the Rohrabacher amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 81 - 342 (Roll no. 488).
5:07:00 P.M. -
H.R. 1249
On agreeing to the Manzullo amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 92 - 329 (Roll no. 487).
5:02:47 P.M. -
H.R. 1249
On agreeing to the Sensenbrenner amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 129 - 295 (Roll no. 486).
4:58:25 P.M. -
H.R. 1249
On agreeing to the Conyers amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 223 - 198 (Roll no. 485).
4:55:20 P.M. -
H.R. 1249
An amendment, offered by Mr. Conyers, numbered 9 printed in Part B of House Report 112-111 to restore language for calculation of 60-day period for application of patent term extension that the managers amendment strikes.
4:54:47 P.M. -
H.R. 1249
Mr. Jackson (IL) raised a point of order. Subsequent to the completion of a roll call vote on the Conyers amendment No. 9, the final disposition was called into question and by unanimous consent, the proceedings were vacated and the Conyers amendment No. 9 was redesignated and the question of adoption was put again by the Chair de novo for a re-vote by the Committee of the Whole.
4:47:38 P.M. -
H.R. 1249
On agreeing to the Baldwin amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 81 - 342 (Roll no. 483).
4:40:24 P.M. -
H.R. 1249
On agreeing to the Conyers amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 105 - 316 (Roll no. 482).
4:14:01 P.M. -
H.R. 1249
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings were postponed.
4:13:09 P.M. -
H.R. 1249
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Schock amendment, the Chair put t he question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Smith (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.
3:59:31 P.M. -
H.R. 1249
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provsions of H. Res. 316, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Schock amendment no. 15.
3:59:27 P.M. -
H.R. 1249
An amendment, offered by Mr. Schock, numbered 15 printed in Part B of House Report 112-111 to strike section 18 of H.R. 1249, the Transitional program for covered business method patents.
3:58:00 P.M. -
H.R. 1249
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Rohrabacher amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Rohrabacher demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
3:48:13 P.M. -
H.R. 1249
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provsions of H. Res. 316, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rohrabacher amendment no. 14.
3:48:10 P.M. -
H.R. 1249
An amendment, offered by Mr. Rohrabacher, numbered 12 printed in Part B of House Report 112-111 to eliminate the burden of post-grant reviews and reexaminations on individual inventors and small businesses with 100 or fewer employees.
3:47:00 P.M. -
H.R. 1249
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Manzullo amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Manzullo demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
3:38:13 P.M. -
H.R. 1249
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provsions of H. Res. 316, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Manzullo amendment no. 13.
3:38:11 P.M. -
H.R. 1249
An amendment, offered by Mr. Manzullo, numbered 13 printed in Part B of House Report 112-111 to eliminate the ability of the Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to set fees, retaining that authority for Congress.
3:37:00 P.M. -
H.R. 1249
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Sensenbrenner amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Sensenbrenner demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
3:26:38 P.M. -
H.R. 1249
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provsions of H. Res. 316, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Sensenbrenner amendment no. 12.
3:26:35 P.M. -
H.R. 1249
An amendment, offered by Mr. Sensenbrenner, numbered 12 printed in Part B of House Report 112-111 to strike Section 3 of the legislation, which would convert the U.S. patent system from `first-to-invent' to `first-to-file.'
3:25:58 P.M. -
H.R. 1249
By unanimous consent, the Watt amendment was withdrawn.
3:24:27 P.M. -
H.R. 1249
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provsions of H. Res. 316, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Watt amendment no. 11.
3:23:48 P.M. -
H.R. 1249
An amendment, offered by Mr. Watt, numbered 11 printed in Part B of House Report 112-111 to add a severability clause protecting the remainder of the bill if the Supreme Court determines that certain sections or provisions are unconstitutional.
3:22:40 P.M. -
H.R. 1249
On agreeing to the Speier amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
3:17:33 P.M. -
H.R. 1249
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provsions of H. Res. 316, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Speier amendment no. 10.
3:17:30 P.M. -
H.R. 1249
An amendment, offered by Ms. Speier, numbered 10 printed in Part B of House Report 112-111 to direct the PTO to prescribe a requirement that parties provide sufficient evidence to prove and rebut a claim of derivation.
3:16:49 P.M. -
H.R. 1249
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Conyers amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Conyers demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
3:07:35 P.M. -
H.R. 1249
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provsions of H. Res. 316, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Conyers amendment no. 9.
3:07:32 P.M. -
H.R. 1249
An amendment, offered by Mr. Conyers, numbered 9 printed in Part B of House Report 112-111 to restore language for calculation of 60-day period for application of patent term extension that the managers amendment strikes.
3:07:11 P.M. -
H.R. 1249
On agreeing to the Polis amendment; Failed by voice vote.
2:58:13 P.M. -
H.R. 1249
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provsions of H. Res. 316, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Polis (CO) amendment no. 8.
2:58:10 P.M. -
H.R. 1249
An amendment, offered by Mr. Polis, numbered 8 printed in Part B of House Report 112-111 to clarify that the new legislation would apply only to new tax planning patents, not already filed patents which would disclose patent information leaving the applicants vulnerable.
2:57:43 P.M. -
H.R. 1249
On agreeing to the Peters amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
2:49:45 P.M. -
H.R. 1249
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provsions of H. Res. 316, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Peters amendment no. 7.
2:49:40 P.M. -
H.R. 1249
An amendment, offered by Mr. Peters, numbered 7 printed in Part B of House Report 112-111 to mandate a USPTO-led study on what USPTO, SBA, and other agencies can do to help small businesses obtain, maintain, and enforce foreign patents. This study is to be conducted using existing resources.
2:48:59 P.M. -
H.R. 1249
On agreeing to the Lujan amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
2:45:45 P.M. -
H.R. 1249
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provsions of H. Res. 316, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Lujan amendment no. 6.
2:45:41 P.M. -
H.R. 1249
An amendment, offered by Mr. Lujan, numbered 6 printed in Part B of House Report 112-111 to add requirements to the satellite office location selection process to ensure that (1) the purposes, as described in the bill, of establishing satellite offices are achieved, (2) recruitment costs are minimized by considering the availability of knowledgeable personnel in the region, and (3) the economic impact to the region is considered. It would also require that the Director in the required report to Congress on the rationale in selecting the location of any satellite office include an explanation of how the selected location will achieve the purposes of satellite offices and how the required considerations were met.
2:45:23 P.M. -
H.R. 1249
On agreeing to the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
2:39:04 P.M. -
H.R. 1249
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provsions of H. Res. 316, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment no. 5.
2:39:01 P.M. -
H.R. 1249
An amendment, offered by Ms. Jackson Lee (TX), numbered 5 printed in Part B of House Report 112-111 to add a sense of Congress that it is important to protect the rights of small businesses and inventors from predatory behavior that could result in cutting off innovation and may provide an undue advantage to large financial institutions and high-tech firms.
2:38:48 P.M. -
H.R. 1249
On agreeing to the Moore amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
2:34:03 P.M. -
H.R. 1249
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provsions of H. Res. 316, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Moore amendment no. 4.
2:34:01 P.M. -
H.R. 1249
An amendment, offered by Ms. Moore, numbered 4 printed in Part B of House Report 112-111 to direct the USPTO to develop methods for studying the diversity of patent applicants, including those applicants who are minorities, women, or veterans. Any results of the study shall not be used for preferential treatment in the patent process.
2:33:41 P.M. -
H.R. 1249
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Baldwin amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. Baldwin demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
2:23:36 P.M. -
H.R. 1249
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provsions of H. Res. 316, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Baldwin amendment no. 3.
2:23:31 P.M. -
H.R. 1249
An amendment, offered by Ms. Baldwin, numbered 3 printed in Part B of House Report 112-111 to strike Section 5, the `prior user rights' language, and conform H.R. 1249 to H.R. 1908, as passed by the U.S. House of Representatives on September 7, 2007, and S. 23, as passed by the U.S. Senate on March 8, 2011.
2:22:27 P.M. -
H.R. 1249
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Conyers amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Conyers demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
2:11:10 P.M. -
H.R. 1249
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provsions of H. Res. 316, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Conyers amendment no. 2.
2:11:04 P.M. -
H.R. 1249
An amendment, offered by Mr. Conyers, numbered 2 printed in Part B of House Report 112-111 to insert language to move the United States to a first to file system only upon a Presidential finding that other major patent authorities have adopted a similar one-year grace period.
2:09:28 P.M. -
H.R. 1249
On agreeing to the Smith (TX) amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 283 - 140 (Roll no. 481).
1:51:24 P.M. -
H.R. 1249
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced the unfinished business was on the question of adoption of an amendment which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings were postponed.
1:51:20 P.M. -
H.R. 1249
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
1:51:01 P.M. -
H.R. 1249
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1249 — "To amend title 35, United States Code, to provide for patent reform."
1:50:10 P.M. -
H. Res. 320
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:50:10 P.M. -
H. Res. 320
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 251 - 173 (Roll no. 480).
1:33:50 P.M. -
H. Res. 320
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 247 - 168 (Roll no. 479).
12:31:08 P.M. -
H. Res. 320
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 320.
12:30:56 P.M. -
H. Res. 320
Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 320 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2219) making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes."
12:28:47 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House resumed one minute speeches.
12:26:41 P.M. -
The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notification of the continuance of the national emergency with respect to the Western Balkans -referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 112-41).
12:24:30 P.M. -
The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notification of the continuance of the national emergency with respect to the proliferation of weapons-usable fissile material on the Korean Peninsula and the actions and policies of the Government of North Korea that destabilize the Korean Peninsula - referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 112-40).
12:04:22 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.
12:03:03 P.M. -
ADJUSTMENT OF WHOLE NUMBER OF HOUSE - Under clause 5(d) of Rule XX, the Chair announced to the House that, in light of the resignation of the Gentleman from New York, the whole number of the House is 432.
12:02:27 P.M. -
The House received a communication from Cesar A. Perales, Secretary of State, State of New York. Mr. Perales informed the House he had received the resignation of Anthony D. Weiner as New York's 9th Congressional District Representative in the United States House of Representatives. The New York State Department of State filed the letter on June 20, 2011. A copy of Mr. Weiner's letter of resignation was attached.
12:02:04 P.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Altmire to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:01:27 P.M. -
SPEAKERS APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL - The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day's proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Hultgren demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the Speaker's approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Hultgren objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the Speaker's approval of the Journal until later in the legislative day.
12:01:08 P.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
12:00:04 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of June 23.
11:12:19 A.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
10:01:23 A.M. -
MORNING-HOUR DEBATES - The House proceeded with Morning Hour Debates. At the conclusion of Morning Hour, the House will recess until 12:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.
10:00:45 A.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable Michael G. Fitzpatrick to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:32 A.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JUNE 24, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on June 28, 2011.
3:16:40 P.M. -
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
3:16:25 P.M. -
Mr. King (IA) moved that the House do now adjourn.
2:10:08 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
2:05:09 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
2:04:04 P.M. -
The House received a message from the Clerk. Under Clause 2(g) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she herewith designates Robert Reeves, Deputy Clerk, and Kirk Boyle, Legal Counsel, to sign any and all papers and do all other acts for her under the name of the Clerk of the House which they would be authorized to do by virtue of this designation, except such as are provided by statute, in case of her temporary absence or disability.
2:03:03 P.M. -
THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON THE RECORDS OF CONGRESS - Pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 2702, and the order of the House of January 5, 2011, the Speaker reappointed Mr. Jeffrey W. Thomas, Columbus, OH.
2:02:00 P.M. -
BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF GALLAUDET UNIVERSITY - Pursuant to 20 U.S.C. 4303, and the order of the House of January 5, 2011, the Speaker appointed the following members of the House to the BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF GALLAUDET UNIVERSITY: Mr. Yoder and Ms. Woolsey.
2:01:00 P.M. -
The House received a communication from John Mica, Chairman, Committee on Transportation and Infrast ructure. Pursuant to section 194 of title 14, United States Code, as Chairman of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, Mr. Mica notified the House that he was required to designate three Members of the U.S. House of Representatives to serve on the United States Coast Guard Academy Board of Visitors: Mr. Guinta (New Hampshire), Mr. Harris (Maryland), and Mr. Larsen (Washington).
2:00:19 P.M. -
Mr. Frelinghuysen filed a report from the Committee on Appropriations on H.R. 2354.
1:59:53 P.M. -
H.R. 2278
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:59:53 P.M. -
H.R. 2278
On passage Failed by recorded vote: 180 - 238 (Roll no. 494).
1:35:23 P.M. -
H.R. 2278
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
12:18:38 P.M. -
H.R. 2278
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2278.
12:15:58 P.M. -
H.R. 2278
Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 68 and H.R. 2278 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit with or without instructions is allowed. Will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments. The rule provides one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 68 with 40 minutes equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Foreign Affairs and 20 minutes equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Armed Services. All points of order against consideration and provisions are waived.
12:15:53 P.M. -
H.R. 2278
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 328. H.R. 2278 — "To limit the use of funds appropriated to the Department of Defense for United States Armed Forces in support of North Atlantic Treaty Organization Operation Unified Protector with respect to Libya, unless otherwise specifically authorized by law."
12:15:35 P.M. -
H.J. Res. 68
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:15:34 P.M. -
H.J. Res. 68
On passage Failed by recorded vote: 123 - 295 (Roll no. 493).
11:50:07 A.M. -
H.J. Res. 68
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
10:35:29 A.M. -
H.J. Res. 68
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 68.
10:30:56 A.M. -
H.J. Res. 68
Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 68 and H.R. 2278 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit with or without instructions allowed. Will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments. The rule provides one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 68 with 40 minutes equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Foreign Affairs and 20 minutes equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Armed Services. All points of order against consideration and provisions are waived.
10:30:51 A.M. -
H.J. Res. 68
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 328. H.J. Res. 68 — "Authorizing the limited use of the United States Armed Forces in support of the NATO mission in Libya."
10:30:27 A.M. -
H. Res. 328
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
10:30:26 A.M. -
H. Res. 328
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 240 - 167 (Roll no. 492).
10:05:25 A.M. -
H. Res. 328
The previous question was ordered without objection.
9:15:29 A.M. -
H. Res. 328
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 328.
9:15:17 A.M. -
H. Res. 328
Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 328 — "Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 68) authorizing the limited use of the United States Armed Forces in support of the NATO mission in Libya; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2278) to limit the use of funds appropriated to the Department of Defense for United States Armed Forces in support of North Atlantic Treaty Organization Operation Unified Protector with respect to Libya, unless otherwise specifically authorized by law."
9:15:01 A.M. -
Mr. Woodall asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Tuesday, June 28, 2011, it adjourn to meet at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, July 1, 2011. Agreed to without objection.
9:15:00 A.M. -
Mr. Woodall asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Friday, June 24, 2011, it adjourn to meet at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 28, 2011. Agreed to without objection.
9:14:21 A.M. -
H.R. 2279
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
9:14:00 A.M. -
H.R. 2279
On passage Passed without objection.
9:13:59 A.M. -
H.R. 2279
Considered by unanimous consent. H.R. 2279 — "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."
9:13:00 A.M. -
H.R. 2279
Mr. Mica asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
9:02:26 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.
9:02:10 A.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Nunnelee to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:02:03 A.M. -
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
9:00:38 A.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
9:00:28 A.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JUNE 28, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on July 1, 2011.
10:09:54 A.M. -
The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed H.R. 2279 and agreed to S. Con. Res. 15 .
10:09:20 A.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair lead the members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
10:09:07 A.M. -
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
10:07:45 A.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
10:07:25 A.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable Andy Harris to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:08 A.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JULY 1, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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10:05:47 A.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn. The next meeting is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. on July 5, 2011.
10:03:53 A.M. -
Pursuant to section 1(k)(2) of H. Res. 895, One Hundred Tenth Congress, and section 4(c) of H. Res. 5, One Hundred Twelfth Congress, the Clerk notified the House that Yvonne Burke, Karen English, Bill Frenzel, Porter J. Goss, Abner, J. Mikva, David El. Skaggs, Omar Ashmawy, William H. Cable, Laura Cole, Mary K. Flanagan, Scott Gast, David Hartzler, Kedric L. Payne, Paul Solis, and Nathaniel Wright have signed an agreement to not be a candidate for the office of Senator or Representative in, or Delegate or Resident Commissioner to, the Congress for purposes of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 until at least 3 years after he or she is no longer a member of the board or staff of the Office of Congressional Ethics.
10:02:00 A.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 June 29, 2011, at 5:45 p.m., stating that that body had passed S. 679.
10:01:20 A.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
10:01:00 A.M. -
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
10:00:30 A.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by Reverend William George, Cathedral of St. Matthew, Washington, DC
10:00:15 A.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable Jeffrey M. Landry to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:00 A.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JULY 5, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on July 6, 2011.
1:02:40 P.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
1:02:30 P.M. -
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
1:01:46 P.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
1:01:38 P.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable Jeff Duncan to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
1:00:25 P.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JULY 6, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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10:53:59 P.M. -
The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on July 7, 2011.
10:53:58 P.M. -
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
10:53:45 P.M. -
Mr. Gardner moved that the House do now adjourn.
10:52:08 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2219 as unfinished business.
10:51:59 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
10:51:43 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
Mr. Young (FL) moved that the Committee rise.
10:51:27 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
By unanimous consent, the Holt amendment was withdrawn.
10:48:53 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Holt amendment under the five-minute rule.
10:48:52 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
An amendment, offered by Mr. Holt, numbered 43 printed in the Congressional Record to strike any funds from being used to close the defense commissary store at Fort Monmouth, New Jersey.
10:48:22 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
On agreeing to the McCollum amendment; Failed by voice vote.
10:40:21 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the McCollum amendment under the five-minute rule.
10:40:20 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
An amendment, offered by Ms. McCollum, to strike funds to be used for the Task Force for Business and Stability Operations in Afghanistan or section 9012.
10:39:43 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the McCollum amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. McCollum demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
10:29:06 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the McCollum amendment under the five-minute rule.
10:29:04 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
An amendment, offered by Ms. McCollum, to add a section to the bill limiting funds to be used for motorsports advertising and sponsorships to $20,000,000.
10:27:50 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the McCollum amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. McCollum demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
10:21:02 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the McCollum amendment under the five-minute rule.
10:21:00 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
An amendment, offered by Ms. McCollum, to strike $124,800,000.
10:12:54 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Poe (TX) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Poe (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.
10:06:42 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Poe (TX) amendment under the five-minute rule.
10:06:40 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
An amendment, offered by Mr. Poe (TX), to strike $1,000,000,000 from the Pakistan Counterinsurgency Fund and apply the same to the Spending Reduction Account.
10:03:05 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
Mr. Young (FL) raised a point of order against the Clarke (MI) amendment. Mr. Young (FL) stated that the amendment sought to change existing law and constituted legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.
10:01:30 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 320, 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.
10:01:28 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
An amendment, offered by Mr. Clarke (MI), numbered 37 printed in the Congressional Record to transfer $2,000,000,000 to the Secretary of Homeland Security to increase funds available for the State Homeland Security Grant Program.
10:00:43 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
On agreeing to the Holt amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
9:55:01 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Holt amendment under the five-minute rule.
9:54:36 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
An amendment, offered by Mr. Holt, numbered 44 printed in the Congressional Record to strike $35,000,000 from the Afghanistan Security Forces Fund and apply $20,000,000 to the Defense Health Program.
9:54:02 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Cohen amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Cohen demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
9:44:17 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Cohen amendment under the five-minute rule.
9:44:15 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
An amendment, offered by Mr. Cohen, to strike $4,000,000,000 from the Afghanistan Security Forces Fund and apply the same amount to the Spending Reduction Account.
9:42:18 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
Mr. Young (FL) raised a point of order against the Clarke (MI) amendment. Mr. Young (FL) stated that the amendment sought to change existing law and constituted legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.
9:39:34 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 320, 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.
9:39:31 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
An amendment, offered by Mr. Clarke (MI), numbered 39 printed in the Congressional Record to insert language that transfers $236,000,000 to the Secretary of Transportation for the National Infrastructure Investments program.
9:38:58 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Cicilline amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Cicilline demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
9:30:48 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Cicilline amendment under the five-minute rule.
9:30:45 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
An amendment, offered by Mr. Cicilline, to strike funding from the Afghanistan Infrastructure Fund and apply the savings to the Spending Reduction Account.
9:30:06 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Cohen amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Cohen demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
9:22:49 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Cohen amendment under the five-minute rule.
9:22:47 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
An amendment, offered by Mr. Cohen, numbered 41 printed in the Congressional Record to strike $200,000,000 from the Afghanistan Infrastructure Fund and apply the same amount to the Spending Reduction account.
9:21:25 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Lee (CA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. Lee (CA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
9:12:43 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Lee (CA) amendment under the five-minute rule.
9:12:39 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
An amendment, offered by Ms. Lee (CA), to strike funding for Overseas Contingency Operations Transfer Fund and apply it to the Spending Reduction Account.
9:11:29 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Poe (TX) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Poe (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.
9:02:09 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Poe (TX) amendment under the five-minute rule.
9:02:07 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
An amendment, offered by Mr. Poe (TX), to reduce funds in Operation and Maintenance and apply the savings to the Spending Reduction Account.
9:00:48 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Nadler amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Nadler demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
8:56:25 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Nadler amendment under the five-minute rule.
8:56:12 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
An amendment, offered by Mr. Nadler, to transfer funds with respect to Operation and Maintenance.
8:54:51 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
Mr. Young (FL) raised a point of order against the Welch amendment. Mr. Young (FL) stated that the amendment sought to amend portions of the bill not yet read for amendment. The Chair sustained the point of order.
8:49:15 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Welch amendment under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.
8:49:12 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
An amendment, offered by Mr. Welch, to reduce funding for Operation and Maintenance and apply the savings to the Spending Reduction Account.
8:47:07 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
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 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.
8:38:45 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Garamendi amendment under the five-minute rule.
8:38:43 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
An amendment, offered by Mr. Garamendi, to strike $20,887,651,000 from title IX and increase the Spending Reduction Account by the same amount.
8:37:41 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Lee (CA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. Lee (CA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced
8:20:44 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Lee (CA) amendment under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order. Subsequently, the reservation was withdrawn.
8:20:32 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
An amendment, offered by Ms. Lee (CA), to strike $33,000,124,000 from title IX and increase the Spending Reduction Account by the same amount.
8:19:33 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
Mr. Frelinghuysen raised a point of order against the Boswell amendment. Mr. Frelinghuysen stated that the amendment sought to change existing law and constituted legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.
8:15:03 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Boswell amendment under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.
8:15:00 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
Amendment offered by Mr. Boswell.
7:35:36 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with pro forma amendments to H.R. 2219.
7:29:32 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
On agreeing to the Sessions amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 217 - 204 (Roll no. 501).
7:24:41 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
On agreeing to the Amash amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 212 - 208 (Roll no. 500).
7:20:05 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
On agreeing to the Welch amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 98 - 322 (Roll no. 499).
7:15:38 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment; Failed by voice vote.
7:14:38 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment; Failed by voice vote.
7:14:37 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
VACATING DEMANDS FOR ROLL CALLS - Mr. Broun of Georgia asked unanimous consent to vacate the demands for recorded votes on amendment Nos. 21 and 22 which had been debated earlier and that the disposition of each amendment stand as decided by the voice votes thereon. Agreed to without objection.
7:14:00 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
On agreeing to the Kucinich amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 253 - 167 (Roll no. 498).
7:08:44 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
On agreeing to the Connolly (VA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 152 - 266 (Roll no. 497).
7:05:05 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 87 - 328 (Roll no. 496).
6:59:09 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
On agreeing to the Connolly (VA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 175 - 241 (Roll no. 495).
6:36:04 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings were postponed.
6:35:57 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
6:35:44 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2219 — "Making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes."
6:35:04 P.M. -
Mr. Webster filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 337.
6:34:30 P.M. -
H.R. 515
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:34:23 P.M. -
H.R. 515
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
6:22:17 P.M. -
H.R. 515
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 515.
6:22:15 P.M. -
H.R. 515
Considered under suspension of the rules.
6:22:07 P.M. -
H.R. 515
Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 515 — "To reauthorize the Belarus Democracy Act of 2004."
6:21:34 P.M. -
H. Res. 268
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
5:30:19 P.M. -
H. Res. 268
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 268.
5:30:17 P.M. -
H. Res. 268
Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:30:01 P.M. -
H. Res. 268
Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. H. Res. 268 — "Reaffirming the United States' commitment to a negotiated settlement of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through direct Israeli-Palestinian negotiations, and for other purposes."
5:24:18 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
5:22:58 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2219 as unfinished business.
5:22:42 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
On motion that the Committee now rise Agreed to by voice vote.
5:22:21 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
Mr. Young (FL) moved that the Committee now rise.
5:22:06 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
On agreeing to the Carter amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
5:11:23 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Carter amendment under the 5-minute rule.
5:10:58 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
An amendment, offered by Mr. Carter, numbered 31 printed in the Congressional Record to strike section 8127, which limits military bands to $200M.
5:02:13 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Sessions amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Dicks demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
4:50:35 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Sessions amendment under the 5-minute rule.
4:50:06 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
An amendment, offered by Mr. Sessions, to strike section 8101 of the bill.
4:28:39 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
Mr. Young (FL) raised a point of order against the Sutton amendment. Mr. Young (FL) stated that the amendment proposed to change existing law and constituted legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.
4:25:23 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Sutton amendment under the 5-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.
4:25:19 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
An amendment, offered by Ms. Sutton, to indicate in the report from the Department of Defense to Congress whether such items or parts of purchases from foreign entities are available for purchasing in the United States.
4:20:59 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
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. Dicks demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
4:16:59 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Amash amendment under the 5-minute rule.
4:16:31 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
An amendment, offered by Mr. Amash, numbered 62 printed in the Congressional Record to strike section 8015 of the bill.
4:10:27 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
On agreeing to the Sessions amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
4:04:15 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Sessions amendment under the 5-minute rule.
4:04:12 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
An amendment, offered by Mr. Sessions, to increase TBI funds by $10,000,000 for a pilot project.
4:03:54 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
On agreeing to the Stearns amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
3:57:28 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Stearns amendment under the five-minute rule.
3:57:27 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
An amendment, offered by Mr. Stearns, to transfer $16,000,000 from Research, Development, Test and Evaluation to the Defense Health Program.
3:56:23 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the 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.
3:49:51 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Broun (GA) amendment under the five-minute rule.
3:49:41 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
An amendment, offered by Mr. Broun (GA), numbered 22 printed in the Congressional Record to transfer $4,424,000 from Research, Development, Test and Evaluation - Air Force to Research, Development, Test and Evaluation - Defense-Wide.
3:49:28 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Welch amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Welch demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
3:40:22 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Welch amendment under the five-minute rule.
3:40:20 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
An amendment, offered by Mr. Welch, to transfer $297,023,000 from Research, Development, Test and Evaluation to the Spending Reduction Account.
3:39:29 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the 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.
3:35:29 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceededwith debate on the Broun (GA) amendment No. 21 under the five-minute rule.
3:35:27 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
An amendment, offered by Mr. Broun (GA), numbered 21 printed in the Congressional Record to transfer $9,140,000 from Research, Development, Test and Evaluation - Navy to Research, Development, Test and Evaluation - Defense-Wide.
3:34:42 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment; Failed by voice vote.
3:31:48 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Broun (GA) amendment No. 26 under the five-minute rule.
3:31:37 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
An amendment, offered by Mr. Broun (GA), numbered 26 printed in the Congressional Record to transfer $21,714,000 from Research, Development, Test and Evaluatio to the Spending Reduction Account.
3:31:02 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment; Failed by voice vote.
3:26:43 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Broun (GA) amendment No. 25 under the five-minute rule.
3:26:41 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
An amendment, offered by Mr. Broun (GA), numbered 25 printed in the Congressional Record to transfer $22,796,000 from from Research Development, Test and Evaluation to the Spending Reduction Account.
3:26:07 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment; Failed by voice vote.
3:21:04 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Broun (GA) amendment No. 24 under the five-minute rule.
3:21:01 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
An amendment, offered by Mr. Broun (GA), numbered 24 printed in the Congressional Record to transfer $25,798,000 from Research Development, Test and Evaluation to the Spending Reduction Account.
3:13:47 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
By unanimous consent, the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment was withdrawn.
3:07:58 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment No. 67 under the five-minute rule.
3:07:56 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
An amendment, offered by Ms. Jackson Lee (TX), numbered 67 printed in the Congressional Record to transfer funds from Operation and Maintenance to the Defense Health Program.
3:07:21 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
On agreeing to the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
2:56:41 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment No. 69 under the five-minute rule.
2:56:37 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
An amendment, offered by Ms. Jackson Lee (TX), numbered 69 printed in the Congressional Record to transfer funds from Operation and Maintenance to the Defense Health Program.
2:55:51 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Kucinich amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Kucinich demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
2:50:25 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Kucinich amendment under the five-minute rule.
2:50:23 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
An amendment, offered by Mr. Kucinich, to transfer funds from Operation and Maintenance to the Defense Health Program.
2:49:59 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
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.
2:43:27 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Connolly (VA) amendment No. 9 under the five-minute rule.
2:43:25 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
An amendment, offered by Mr. Connolly (VA), numbered 9 printed in the Congressional Record to transfer $15,000,000 from Operation and Maintenance to Research, Development, Test and Evaluation.
2:42:54 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the 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.
2:38:33 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Broun (GA) amendment No. 23 under the five-minute rule.
2:38:32 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
An amendment, offered by Mr. Broun (GA), numbered 23 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce spending in Operation and Maintenance and deposit the savings in the Spending Reduction Account.
2:37:56 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
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.
2:31:12 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Connolly (VA) amendment under the five-minute rule.
2:31:10 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
An amendment, offered by Mr. Connolly (VA), to transfer $10,000,000 from Operation and Maintenance to Research, Development, Test and Evaluation.
2:27:14 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
2:27:02 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2219 — "Making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes."
2:25:39 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 July 1, 2011 at 11:50 a.m. stating that that body had made appointments to the United States-China Interparliamentary Group.
2:02:10 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Ms. Foxx to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:01:36 P.M. -
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:00:34 P.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
2:00:00 P.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JULY 7, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on July 8, 2011.
9:02:32 P.M. -
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
9:02:19 P.M. -
Ms. Foxx moved that the House do now adjourn.
9:01:18 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2219 as unfinished business.
9:01:09 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
9:00:49 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
Mr. Young (FL) moved that the Committee rise.
8:59:13 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
Mr. Young (FL) raised a point of order against the Lewis (GA) amendment. Mr. Young (FL) stated that the provisions of the Lewis (GA) amendment sought to change existing law and constituted legislation in appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.
8:55:40 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Lewis (GA) amendment under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.
8:55:37 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
An amendment, offered by Mr. Lewis (GA), to require DOD to post on a public website the cost of the wars in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Libya, per each American taxpayer.
8:54:58 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
On agreeing to the Herrera Beutler amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
8:50:49 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Herrera Buetler amendment under the five-minute rule.
8:50:45 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
An amendment, offered by Ms. Herrera Beutler, to prohibit use of funds in the bill to enter into a contract that allows the contractor to use amounts paid to the contractor under such contract to pay a tax to the Afghan Ministry of Finance.
8:47:42 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
Mr. Young (FL) raised a point of order against the Murphy (CT) amendment. Mr. Young (FL) stated that the provisions of the Murphy (CT) amendment sought to change existing law and constituted legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.
8:43:41 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Murphy (CT) amendment under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.
8:43:39 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
An amendment, offered by Mr. Murphy (CT), to prohibit use of funds in the bill for purchase of non-combat vehicles for use outside of the U.S. if such vehicles are not substantially manufactured in the U.S.
8:42:35 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Polis amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Polis demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
8:36:21 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceed with debate on the Polis amendment under the five-minute rule.
8:36:16 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
An amendment, offered by Mr. Polis, to prohibit use of funds in the bill to maintain an end strength level of troops in Europe to more than 30,000 and to reduce military personnel accounts accordingly.
8:33:59 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
Mr. Young (FL) raised a point of order against the Tonko amendment. Mr. Young (FL) stated that the provisions of the Tonko amendment sought to change existing law and constituted legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.
8:30:32 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Tonko amendment under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.
8:30:29 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
An amendment, offered by Mr. Tonko, to prohibit use of funds in the bill to pay a contractor under contract with DOD for costs of any amount paid by the contractor or subcontractor to an employee performing work under the contract for compensation if the compensation exceeds the rate payable for level I of the Executive Schedule regardless of the contract funding source.
8:28:02 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Huelskamp amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Huelskamp demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
8:16:25 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Huelskamp amendment under the five-minute rule.
8:16:20 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
An amendment, offered by Mr. Huelskamp, numbered 77 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds to implement the curriculum of the Chaplain Corps Tier 1 DATD repeal training dated April 11, 2011.
8:15:24 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
Mr. Frelinghuysen raised a point of order against the Lee (CA) amendment. Mr. Frelinghuysen stated that the amendment sought to change existing law and constituted legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.
8:11:27 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Lee (CA) amendment under the five-minute rule, pending the reservation of a point of order.
8:11:24 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
An amendment, offered by Ms. Lee (CA), to prohibit the use of funds to be used for any account of the Department of Defense (other than accounts excluded by subsection (b)) in excess of the amount made available for such account for fiscal year 2011, unless the financial statements of the Department for fiscal year 2011 are validated as ready for audit within 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act. Section (b) of the amendment lists accounts that should be excluded by section (a).
8:10:48 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
Mr. Frelinghuysen raised a point of order against the Lee (CA) amendment. Mr. Frelinghuysen stated that the amendment sought to change existing law and constituted legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.
8:06:27 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole Proceeded with debate on the Lee (CA) amendment under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.
8:06:25 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
An amendment, offered by Ms. Lee (CA), to add a section to the bill regarding the withdrawal of United States Armed Forces and military contractors from Iraq by December 31, 2011.
8:05:57 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
On agreeing to the Kinzinger (IL) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
8:04:29 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Kinzinger amendment under the five-minute rule.
8:04:19 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
An amendment, offered by Mr. Kinzinger (IL), to prohibit the use of funds to be used to research, develop, manufacture, or procure a newly designed flight suit or integrated aircrew ensemble.
7:59:04 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
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 the noes had prevailed. Mr. Flake demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
7:52:59 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Flake amendment under the five-minute rule.
7:52:56 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
An amendment, offered by Mr. Flake, to reduce the amounts made available in sundry sections of title IV.
7:49:20 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
On agreeing to the Conyers amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
7:44:07 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Conyers amendment under the five-minute rule.
7:44:05 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
An amendment, offered by Mr. Conyers, to prohibit the use of funds for deploying members of the Armed forces on to the ground of Libya for the purposes of engaging in military operations, unless the purpose of such deployment is limited solely to rescuing members of the United States Armed forces; awarding a contract to a private security contractor to conduct any activity on the ground of Libya; or otherwise establishing or maintaining any presence of members of the Armed Forces or private security contractors on the ground of Libya, unless the purpose of such deployment is limited solely to rescuing members of the United States Armed Forces.
7:43:37 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
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 the noes had prevailed. Mr. Flake demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
7:38:35 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Flake amendment under the five-minute rule.
7:38:33 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
An amendment, offered by Mr. Flake, to reduce by $3,577,192,676 the funding for the Overseas Contingency Operations Transfer Fund provided by title IX.
7:37:54 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
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 the noes had prevailed. Mr. Flake demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
7:27:40 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Flake amendment under the five-minute rule.
7:27:36 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
An amendment, offered by Mr. Flake, to reduce funds made available by this Act for "Operation and Maintenance, Defense-Wide" by $250,000,000.
7:20:49 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
On agreeing to the DeFazio amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
7:15:14 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the DeFazio amendment no. 96 under the five-minute rule.
7:15:12 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
An amendment, offered by Mr. DeFazio, numbered 96 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds to enforce section 376 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006.
7:10:06 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
7:09:50 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2219 — "Making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes."
7:09:45 P.M. -
H. Res. 268
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:09:44 P.M. -
H. Res. 268
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 407 - 6, 13 Present (Roll no. 524).
6:52:50 P.M. -
H. Res. 268
Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 268 — "Reaffirming the United States' commitment to a negotiated settlement of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through direct Israeli-Palestinian negotiations, and for other purposes."
6:52:00 P.M. -
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of a motion to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
6:51:48 P.M. -
Mr. Sessions filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 340.
6:51:22 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2219 as unfinished business.
6:51:11 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
On motion that the Committee now rise Agreed to by voice vote.
6:50:43 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
Mr. Young (FL) moved that the Committee now rise.
6:50:34 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
On agreeing to the Frank (MA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 181 - 244 (Roll no. 523).
6:46:57 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
On agreeing to the Cole amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 256 - 170 (Roll no. 522).
6:42:39 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
On agreeing to the Welch amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 169 - 257 (Roll no. 521).
6:39:28 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
On agreeing to the Gohmert amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 162 - 265 (Roll no. 520).
6:35:46 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
On agreeing to the Rohrabacher amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 89 - 338 (Roll no. 519).
6:31:13 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
On agreeing to the Sherman amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 316 - 111 (Roll no. 518).
6:25:39 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
On agreeing to the Mulvaney amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 135 - 290 (Roll no. 517).
6:21:42 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
On agreeing to the Foxx amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 248 - 175 (Roll no. 516).
6:18:03 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
On agreeing to the Rigell amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 176 - 249 (Roll no. 515).
5:51:34 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the question of adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings were postponed.
5:51:06 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
On agreeing to the Fortenberry amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
5:45:22 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Fortenberry amendment under the five-minute rule.
5:45:11 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
An amendment, offered by Mr. Fortenberry, to prohibit the use of funds to be used for international military education and training, foreign military financing, excess defense articles, assistance under section 1206 of the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2006, issuance for direct commercial sales of military equipment, or peacekeeping operations for the countries of Chad, Yemen, Somalia, Sudan, Democratic Republic of Congo, and Burma may be used to support any military training or operations that include child soldiers.
5:44:50 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Frank (MA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Frank (MA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
5:18:16 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Frank (MA) amendment No. 97 under the five-minute rule.
5:18:13 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
An amendment, offered by Mr. Frank (MA), numbered 97 printed in the Congressional Record to add a section at the end of the bill which reduces the total amount of appropriations by $8,500,000,000 not to be derived from amounts of appropriations made available by title I ("Military Personnel"), under the heading "Defense Health Program" in title VI, or by title IX ("Overseas Contingency Operations").
5:17:43 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Cole (OK) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Visclosky demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
5:06:51 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Cole (OK) amendment No. 4 under the five-minute rule.
5:06:48 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
An amendment, offered by Mr. Cole, numbered 4 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds be used to implement any rule, regulation, or executive order regarding the disclosure of political contributions that takes effect on or after the date of enactment of the this Act.
5:03:07 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
Mr. Kingston raised a point of order against the Welch amendment. Mr. Kingston stated that the amendment sought to change existing law and constituted legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.
4:59:38 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Welch (VT) amendment under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.
4:59:33 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
An amendment, offered by Mr. Welch, to prohibit the use of funds to be used for tax collection by the Afghan Ministry of Finance.
4:58:10 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
On agreeing to the Flores amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
4:50:53 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Flores amendment No. 30 under the five-minute rule.
4:50:48 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
An amendment, offered by Mr. Flores, numbered 30 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds be used to enforce section 526 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007.
4:49:10 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Welch (VT) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Kingston demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
4:43:36 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Welch (VT) amendment under the five-minute rule.
4:43:34 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
An amendment, offered by Mr. Welch, to limit the use of funds to not more than $200,000,000, provided by title IX under the heading "Operation and Maintenance, Army", may be available for the Commander's Emergency Response Program. Also, the amount otherwise provided under such heading is reduced by $200,000,000.
4:42:13 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
On agreeing to the Gosar amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
4:39:53 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Gosar amendment under the five-minute rule.
4:39:51 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
An amendment, offered by Mr. Gosar, to prohibit the use of funds to be obligated or expended for assistance to the Government of Iran, Hamas, Hizbullah, or the Muslim Brotherhood.
4:34:24 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on pro forma amendments to H.R. 2219.
4:33:06 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
On agreeing to the Neugebauer amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
4:27:37 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Neugebauer amendment No. 89 under the five-minute rule.
4:27:35 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
An amendment, offered by Mr. Neugebauer, numbered 89 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds be used to reduce the number of B-1 aircraft of the Armed Forces.
4:26:23 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
On agreeing to the Engel amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
4:22:57 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Engel amendment under the five-minute rule.
4:22:51 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
An amendment, offered by Mr. Engel, to prohibit the use of funds to be used by the Department of Defense to lease or purchase new light duty vehicles, for any executive fleet, or for an agency's fleet inventory, except in accordance with Presidential Memorandum-Federal Fleet Performance, dated May 24, 2011.
4:21:10 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Gohmert amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Gohmert demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
4:10:35 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Gohmert amendment under the five-minute rule.
4:09:30 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
An amendment, offered by Mr. Gohmert, to prohibit the use of funds to be obligated, expended, or used in any manner to support military operations, including NATO or United Nations operations, in Libya or in Libya's airspace.
4:07:58 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to the unanimous consent request just agreed to, the Chair put the question on adoption of the Foxx amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Dicks demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
4:06:12 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
An amendment, offered by Ms. Foxx, numbered 61 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds in contravention of section 7 of title 1, United States Code (the Defense of Marriage Act)
4:05:56 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
VACATING PROCEEDINGS - Mr. Bishop of Utah asked unanimous consent that the voice vote by which amendment No. 61 offered by Ms. Foxx was adopted be vacated to the end that the Chair put the question de novo. Agreed to without objection.
4:05:08 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Rohrabacher amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Rohrabacher demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
3:57:25 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Rohrabacher amendment under the five-minute rule.
3:57:20 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
An amendment, offered by Mr. Rohrabacher, to prohibit the use of funds be used to provide assistance to Pakistan
3:57:00 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
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 noes had prevailed. Mr. Sherman demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
3:48:11 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Sherman amendment under the five-minute rule.
3:47:55 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
An amendment, offered by Mr. Sherman, numbered 6 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds in contravention of the War Powers Resolution
3:47:07 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
On agreeing to the Runyan amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
3:44:44 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Runyan amendment under the five-minute rule.
3:44:01 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
An amendment, offered by Mr. Runyan, to prohibit the use of funds to procure air transporation from a commerical air carrier for a member of the Armed Forces who is traveling under orders to deploy to or return from an overseas contingency operation under terms that allow the carrier to charge the member fees for checked baggage other than for bags weighing more than 80 pounds or bags in excess of 4 per individual
3:43:05 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
On agreeing to the Bass (CA) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
3:41:07 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Bass(CA) amendment under the five-minute rule.
3:38:29 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
An amendment, offered by Ms. Bass (CA), to prohibit the use of funds be used in contravention of section 1590 or 1591 of title 18, United States Code, or in contravention of the requirements of section 106(g) or (h) of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 ( 22 U.S.C. 7104(g) or (h))
3:37:37 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
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 noes had prevailed. Mr. Mulvaney demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
3:32:55 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Mulvaney amendment under the five-minute rule.
3:29:44 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
An amendment, offered by Mr. Mulvaney, to reduce the total amount of appropriations made available by this Act by $17,192,000,000, not to be derived from amounts of appropriations made available by title IX
3:27:31 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
Mr. Young (FL) raised a point of order against the Eshoo amendment. Mr. Young(FL) stated that the amendment sought to change existing law and constituted legislation in an appropriations bill The Chair sustained the point of order.
3:24:58 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Eshoo amendment under the five-minute rule pending reservation of a point of order.
3:23:41 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
An amendment, offered by Ms. Eshoo, to prohibit the use of funds to enter into a contract with a corporation or other business entity that does not disclose its political expenditures.
3:23:00 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
On agreeing to the Kissell amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
3:20:08 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
An amendment, offered by Mr. Kissell, to prohibit the use of funds to enter into a contract, memorandum of understanding, or cooperative agreement with, make a grant to, or provide a loan or loan guarantee to, any United States commerical air carrier if that air carrier charges baggage fees to any member of the Armed Forces who is traveling on official military orders
3:19:24 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
On agreeing to the Michaud amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
3:17:15 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Michaud amendment under the five-minute rule.
3:16:28 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
An amendment, offered by Mr. Michaud, numbered 64 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds in contravention of section 2533a of title 10, United States Code (popularly known as the "Berry Amendment")
3:15:51 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
On agreeing to the Foxx amendment (A041) Agreed to by voice vote.
3:07:49 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Foxx amendment under the five-minute rule.
3:07:31 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
An amendment, offered by Ms. Foxx, numbered 61 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds in contravention of section 7 of title 1, United States Code (the Defense of Marriage Act)
3:02:32 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
On agreeing to the Norton amendment; Failed by voice vote.
2:55:00 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Norton amendment under the five-minute rule.
2:54:32 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
An amendment, offered by Ms. Norton, to provide the amount otherwise made available by "Operation and Maintenance-Environmental Restoration, Formerly Used Defense Sites" is reduced and increased by 1,000,000.
2:53:37 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
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 the noes had prevailed. Mr. Rigell demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
2:46:31 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Rigell amendment under the five-minute rule.
2:46:13 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
An amendment, offered by Mr. Rigell, numbered 2 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds to support Operation Odyssey Dawn or Operation Unified Protector
2:45:06 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
On agreeing to the Amash amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 199 - 229 (Roll no. 514).
2:38:26 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
On agreeing to the Cole amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 225 - 201 (Roll no. 513).
2:31:47 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
On agreeing to the McCollum amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 167 - 260 (Roll no. 512).
2:26:11 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
On agreeing to the McCollum amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 226 - 201 (Roll no. 511).
2:21:43 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
On agreeing to the Poe (TX) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 140 - 285 (Roll no. 510).
2:18:08 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
On agreeing to the Cohen amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 119 - 306 (Roll no. 509).
2:14:46 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
On agreeing to the Cicilline amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 145 - 283 (Roll no. 508).
2:10:53 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
On agreeing to the Cohen amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 210 - 217 (Roll no. 507).
2:07:26 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
On agreeing to the Lee (CA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 114 - 314 (Roll no. 506).
2:03:56 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
On agreeing to the Poe (TX) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 131 - 297 (Roll no. 505).
1:59:40 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
On agreeing to the Nadler amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 174 - 251 (Roll no. 504).
1:55:59 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
On agreeing to the Garamendi amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 133 - 295 (Roll no. 503).
1:50:54 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
On agreeing to the Lee (CA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 97 - 322 (Roll no. 502).
1:25:35 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the question of adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings were postponed.
1:24:34 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
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 the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Dicks demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
12:45:54 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Amash amendment under the five-minute rule.
12:45:50 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
An amendment, offered by Mr. Amash, to prohibit the use of funds for the use of military force against Libya.
12:45:07 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
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 noes had prevailed. Mr. Cole demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
12:34:17 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Cole amendment No. 13 under the five-minute rule.
12:34:10 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
An amendment, offered by Mr. Cole, numbered 13 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds for the Department of Defense to assist any group or individual not part of a country's armed forces for the purpose of assisting that group or individual in carrying out military activities in or against Libya.
12:33:22 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
12:33:12 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2219 — "Making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes."
12:32:37 P.M. -
Mrs. Emerson filed a report from the Committee on Appropriations on H.R. 2434.
12:03:22 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
12:02:03 P.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Baca to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:01:58 P.M. -
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:00:23 P.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
12:00:20 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 7.
11:07:53 A.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
10:00:47 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.
10:00:24 A.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable Daniel Webster to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:12 A.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JULY 8, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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2:25:58 P.M. -
The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on July 11, 2011.
2:25:57 P.M. -
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
2:25:49 P.M. -
Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn.
1:26:36 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
1:24:55 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded further with one minute speeches.
1:24:00 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2354 as unfinished business.
1:23:26 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
1:23:12 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
Mr. Frelinghuysen moved that the committee rise.
12:45:22 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 2354.
12:45:12 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
The Speaker designated the Honorable Ted Poe to act as Chairman of the Committee.
12:45:09 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 337 and Rule XVIII.
12:44:55 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2354 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 read by paragraph. Bill is open to amendments. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived.
12:44:50 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 337. H.R. 2354 — "Making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes."
12:43:00 P.M. -
MEMBERS TO PERFORM DUTIES OF THE CHAIR - Mr. Cantor asked unanimous consent that the Speaker may appoint Members to perform the duties of the Chair for the duration of the period from August 8, 2011, through September 6, 2011, as though under clause 8(a) of rule I. Agreed to without objection.
12:42:00 P.M. -
Mr. Cantor asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Friday, July 8, 2011, it adjourn to meet on Monday, July 11, 2011 at 12:00 p.m. for Morning-Hour Debate. Agreed to without objection.
12:10:22 P.M. -
H. Res. 340
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:10:21 P.M. -
H. Res. 340
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 269 - 146 (Roll no. 533).
12:04:54 P.M. -
H. Res. 340
Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 340 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1309) to extend the authorization of the national flood insurance program, to achieve reforms to improve the financial integrity and stability of the program, and to increase the role of private markets in the management of flood insurance risk, and for other purposes."
12:04:53 P.M. -
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of H. Res. 340, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
12:04:14 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:04:13 P.M. -
H.R. 2219
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 336 - 87 (Roll no. 532).
11:55:13 A.M. -
H.R. 2219
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 188 - 234 (Roll no. 531).
11:38:48 A.M. -
H.R. 2219
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
11:30:46 A.M. -
H.R. 2219
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Barrow motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to increase funds for the Department of Defense-Wide Yellow Ribbon Program by $200 million.
11:30:25 A.M. -
H.R. 2219
Mr. Barrow moved to recommit with instructions to Appropriations.
11:29:42 A.M. -
H.R. 2219
The House adopted the amendments en gross as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
11:29:26 A.M. -
H.R. 2219
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
11:28:50 A.M. -
H.R. 2219
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2219.
11:28:45 A.M. -
H.R. 2219
On motion to rise and report Agreed to by voice vote.
11:28:33 A.M. -
H.R. 2219
Mr. Young (FL) moved for the Committee of the Whole to rise and report.
11:23:34 A.M. -
H.R. 2219
On agreeing to the Kucinich amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 169 - 251 (Roll no. 530).
11:19:36 A.M. -
H.R. 2219
On agreeing to the Polis amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 113 - 307 (Roll no. 529).
11:16:23 A.M. -
H.R. 2219
On agreeing to the Huelskamp amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 236 - 184 (Roll no. 528).
11:11:49 A.M. -
H.R. 2219
On agreeing to the Flake amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 100 - 321 (Roll no. 527).
11:05:36 A.M. -
H.R. 2219
On agreeing to the Flake amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 118 - 295 (Roll no. 526).
11:01:56 A.M. -
H.R. 2219
On agreeing to the Flake amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 39 - 380 (Roll no. 525).
10:35:49 A.M. -
H.R. 2219
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.
10:35:32 A.M. -
H.R. 2219
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Kucinich amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Kucinich demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
10:29:47 A.M. -
H.R. 2219
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions H. Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Kucinich amendment under the five-minute rule.
10:29:06 A.M. -
H.R. 2219
An amendment, offered by Mr. Kucinich, to prohibit the use of funds for military operations in or against Libya except under a declaration of war against Libya pursuant to clause 11 in section 8 of article I of the Constitution.
10:28:44 A.M. -
H.R. 2219
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
10:28:31 A.M. -
H.R. 2219
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2219 — "Making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes."
10:25:16 A.M. -
H. Res. 337
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
10:25:03 A.M. -
H. Res. 337
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
10:01:01 A.M. -
H. Res. 337
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 337.
10:00:38 A.M. -
H. Res. 337
Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 337 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2354) making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes."
9:59:55 A.M. -
H. Res. 340
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 340, the Chair put the question on adoption of the resolution and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the resolution until later in the legislative day.
9:59:31 A.M. -
H. Res. 340
The previous question was ordered without objection.
9:19:41 A.M. -
H. Res. 340
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 340.
9:19:22 A.M. -
H. Res. 340
Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 340 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1309) to extend the authorization of the national flood insurance program, to achieve reforms to improve the financial integrity and stability of the program, and to increase the role of private markets in the management of flood insurance risk, 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.
9:03:12 A.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Fleming to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:02:05 A.M. -
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
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.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JULY 11, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on July 12, 2011.
9:24:09 P.M. -
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
9:24:02 P.M. -
Mr. Frelinghuysen moved that the House do now adjourn.
9:22:22 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2354 as unfinished business.
9:22:09 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
9:21:53 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
Mr. Frelinghuysen moved that the Committee rise.
9:21:29 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
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.
9:14:55 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 337, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Garamendi amendment under the five-minute rule.
9:14:26 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
An amendment, offered by Mr. Garamendi, to reduce the account for fossil fuels by $450 million and increase the account for Advanced Research Projects Agency--Energy by a similar amount.
9:12:02 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
Mr. Frelinghuysen raised a point of order against the Garamendi amendment. Mr. Frelinghuysen stated that the provisions of the amendment sought to amend portions of the bill not yet read for amendment. The Chair sustained the point of order.
9:07:14 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 337, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Garamendi amendment under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.
9:07:12 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
Amendment offered by Mr. Garamendi.
9:06:45 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Schiff amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Schiff demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
8:59:43 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 337, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Schiff amendment under the five-minute rule.
8:59:35 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
An amendment, offered by Mr. Schiff, to increase the account for the Advanced Research Projects Agency--Energy by $79,640,000 and to decrease the account for Departmental Administration by a similar amount.
8:58:55 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
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.
8:51:11 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 337, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the McClintock amendment under the five-minute rule.
8:51:08 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
An amendment, offered by Mr. McClintock, to reduce the account for EERE by $166,143,000 and to apply the savings to the spending reduction account.
8:50:27 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
On agreeing to the Woodall amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
8:46:23 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 337, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Woodall amendment under the five-minute rule.
8:46:20 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
An amendment, offered by Mr. Woodall, to reduce the EERE account by $200,000 and apply the savings to the spending amendment.
8:45:31 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Wu amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Wu demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
8:39:57 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 357, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Wu amendment under the five-minute rule.
8:39:55 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
An amendment, offered by Mr. Wu, to reduce the account for Departmental Administration by $60, 500,000 and to increase the account for EERE by a similar amount.
8:38:27 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Garrett amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Garrett demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
8:32:53 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 337, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Garrett amendment under the five-minute rule.
8:32:49 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
An amendment, offered by Mr. Garrett, to reduce various accounts by $500 million and to apply the savings to the deficit reduction account.
8:31:08 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
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 that 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.
8:25:14 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 337, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Tonko amendment under the five-minute rule.
8:25:11 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
An amendment, offered by Mr. Tonko, to increase EERE by $226,800,000 offset by a decrease of a similar amount in weapons funding.
8:24:47 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Pompeo amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Visclosky demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
8:15:16 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 337, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on Pompeo the amendment under the five-minute rule.
8:15:10 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
An amendment, offered by Mr. Pompeo, to reduce energy efficiency and renewable energy by $45,641,000 and increase the spending reduction account by the same amount.
8:14:29 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Welch amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Welch demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
8:03:59 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 337, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Welch amendment under the five-minute rule.
8:03:47 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
An amendment, offered by Mr. Welch, to increase energy efficiency and renewable energy by $491,000,000 and decrease the National Nuclear Security Administration weapons activities account by the same amount.
8:03:20 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Broun (GA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Frelinghuysen demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
7:55:36 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 337, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Broun (GA) amendment under the five-minute rule.
7:55:34 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
An amendment, offered by Mr. Broun (GA), to reduce energy efficiency and renewable energy funds by $26,510,000 and increase the spending reduction account by the same amount.
7:54:35 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Miller (NC) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Miller (NC) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
7:48:37 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 337, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Miller (NC) amendment under the five-minute rule.
7:48:35 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
An amendment, offered by Mr. Miller (NC), to increase funds for energy efficiency and renewable energy by $24,018,000 by reducing funds for fossil energy research and development.
7:47:33 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
On agreeing to the Harris amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
7:35:36 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 337, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Harris amendment No. 4 under the five-minute rule.
7:35:33 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
An amendment, offered by Mr. Harris, numbered 4 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce nuclear energy allocation by $6,000,000 and increase the spending reduction account by the same amount.
7:35:04 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Connolly amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Connolly demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
7:27:13 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 337, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Connolly amendment under the five-minute rule.
7:27:11 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
An amendment, offered by Mr. Connolly (VA), to increase allocations for energy and efficiency and renewable energy by $46,000,000.
7:26:00 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Lamborn amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Lamborn demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
7:17:16 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 337, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Lamborn amendment No. 5 under the five-minute rule.
7:17:14 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
An amendment, offered by Mr. Lamborn, numbered 5 printed in the Congressional Record to strike language related to the allocation of funds relating to weatherization assistance funds.
7:11:38 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
On agreeing to the McClintock amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 96 - 313 (Roll no. 538).
7:07:50 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
On agreeing to the Woodall amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 218 - 191 (Roll no. 537).
7:04:20 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
On agreeing to the Scalise amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 241 - 168 (Roll no. 536).
7:00:37 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
On agreeing to the Graves (MO) amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 216 - 190 (Roll no. 535).
6:56:49 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
On agreeing to the Tierney amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 162 - 246 (Roll no. 534).
6:31:09 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the question of adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings were postponed.
6:31:05 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
6:30:42 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 11.
6:18:00 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 P.M. today.
6:17:16 P.M. -
H.R. 2417
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
5:31:19 P.M. -
H.R. 2417
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2417.
5:31:18 P.M. -
H.R. 2417
Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:30:59 P.M. -
H.R. 2417
Mr. Barton (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 2417 — "To repeal certain amendments to the Energy Policy and Conservation Act with respect to lighting energy efficiency, and for other purposes."
5:26:14 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
5:25:55 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2354 as unfinished business.
5:25:47 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
5:25:30 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
Mr. Frelinghuysen moved that the committee rise.
5:25:15 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Markey amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Markey demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
5:15:51 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 337, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Markey amendment under the five-minute rule.
5:15:43 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
An amendment, offered by Mr. Markey, to increase the Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy account by $100 million and reduce the Nuclear Energy account by $50 million and the Fossil Energy Research and Development account by $50 million.
5:15:19 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
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.
4:57:59 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 337, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the McClintock amendment under the five-minute rule.
4:57:57 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
An amendment, offered by Mr. McClintock, to reduce various accounts by $3,250,437,000 and transfer the savings to the spending reduction account.
4:56:17 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
On agreeing to the Kaptur amendment; Failed by voice vote.
4:52:52 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 337, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Kaptur amendment under the five-minute rule.
4:52:48 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
An amendment, offered by Ms. Kaptur, to increase the Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy account by 10 million and reduce the Departmental Administration account by 10 million.
4:52:25 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
By unanimous consent, the Kaptur amendment was withdrawn.
4:45:40 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 337, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Kaptur amendment under the five-minute rule.
4:45:38 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
An amendment, offered by Ms. Kaptur, to increase the Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy account by 10 million and reduce the Departmental Adminstration account by 10 million.
4:36:00 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
Mr. Frelinghuysen raised a point of order against the McIntyre amendment. Mr. Frelinghuysen stated that the amendment sought to change existing law and constituted legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.
4:31:52 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 337, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the McIntyre amendment under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.
4:31:50 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
An amendment, offered by Mr. McIntyre, to add a new section at the end of the General Provisions, Corps of Engineers-Civil account by amending section 156 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1976.
4:30:07 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
Mr. Frelinghuysen raised a point of order against the Terry amendment. Mr. Frelinghuysen stated that the amendment sought to change existing law and constituted legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.
4:24:47 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 337, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Terry amendment under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.
4:24:39 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
An amendment, offered by Mr. Terry, to insert a new section at the end of title I stating that not later than 1 year after the date enactment of this Act, the Army Corps of Engineers shall conduct and publish the results of a study regarding the reasons and contributing factors that led to the abnormal flooding of the Missouri River during the spring and summer of 2011, with specific focus on whether the water management activities of the Corps, conducted for any purpose other than flood prevention and control, contributed to the 2011 flooding and in what ways.
4:23:56 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Moran amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Moran demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
3:56:01 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 337, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Moran (VA) amendment under the five-minute rule.
3:55:56 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
An amendment, offered by Mr. Moran, to strike section 109 of the bill, which prohibits the use of funds to be used by the Army Corps of Engineers to adopt or enforce a change or supplement to the rule or guidance documents pertaining to the definition of waters under the jurisdiction of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act.
3:47:24 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on pro forma amendments to H.R. 2354.
3:46:37 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Sessions amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Sessions demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
3:40:26 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 337, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Sessions amendment under the five-minute rule.
3:40:24 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
An amendment, offered by Mr. Sessions, to strike section 102 of the bill, which prohibits the use of funds to be used to implement any competitive sourcing actions under OMB Circular A-76 or High Performing Organizations for the Army Corps of Engineers.
3:37:46 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
Mr. Frelinghuysen raised a point of order against the Courtney amendment. Mr. Frelinghuysen stated that the provisions of the Courtney amendment sought to propose a net increase in the budget authority of the bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.
3:29:15 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 337, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Courtney amendment under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.
3:29:13 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
An amendment, offered by Mr. Courtney, to appropriate $808 million to the Army Corps of Engineers, Operation and Maintenance account, which shall be derived from the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund.
3:28:34 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Woodall amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Woodall demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
3:15:27 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 337, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Woodall amendment under the five-minute rule.
3:15:25 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
An amendment, offered by Mr. Woodall, to reduce the Army Corps of Engineers Operation and Maintenance account by $4,900,000 and increase the Spending Reduction account by the same amount.
3:14:37 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
Mr. Frelinghuysen raised a point of order against the Bishop (NY) amendment. Mr. Frelinghuysen stated that the provisions of the Bishop (NY) amendment sought to increase the level of outlays in the bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.
3:05:51 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 337, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Bishop (NY) amendment under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.
3:05:50 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
An amendment, offered by Mr. Bishop (NY), to increase the Army Corps of Engineers Operation and Maintenance account by 33,535,000 to improve and restore water infrastructure and reduce the Fossil Energy Research and Development account under the Department of Energy.
3:05:33 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Scalise amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Scalise demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
2:55:54 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 337, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Scalise amendment under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order. Subsequently, the reservation was withdrawn.
2:55:52 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
An amendment, offered by Mr. Scalise, to increase the Army Corps of Engineers Operation and Maintenance account by $6,360,000 for efficient cargo transportation by improving dredging and navigation of waterways, and reduce the Army Corps of Engineers Administration Expenses account by the same amount.
2:53:44 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Graves (MO) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Graves (MO) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
2:48:31 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 337, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Graves (MO) amendment under the five-minute rule.
2:48:29 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
An amendment, offered by Mr. Graves (MO), to reduce the Army Corps of Engineers Construction account by $1,750,000 and increase the Army Corps of Engineers Operation and Maintenance account by $1,000,000.
2:43:09 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on pro forma amendments to H.R. 2354.
2:43:05 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
By unanimous consent, the Rivera amendment was withdrawn.
2:38:45 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 337, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Rivera amendment under the five-minute rule.
2:38:43 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
An amendment, offered by Mr. Rivera, to increase the Army Corps of Engineers Construction account by $32,724,000 for everglades restoration and reduce the Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy account under the Department of Energy by the same amount.
2:37:29 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Tierney amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Tierney demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
2:32:48 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 337, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Tierney amendment under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order. Subsequently, the reservation was withdrawn.
2:32:45 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
An amendment, offered by Mr. Tierney, to increase funds for the Army Corps of Engineers, Construction and Operation accounts and reduce funds for the Nuclear Energy account under the Department of Energy.
2:32:04 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
By unanimous consent, the Turner amendment was withdrawn.
2:27:34 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 337, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Turner amendment under the five-minute rule.
2:27:33 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
An amendment, offered by Mr. Turner, to reduce the Army Corps of Engineers Construction, Operation and Maintenance accounts by $241,713,000 and increase the National Nuclear Security Administration account by the same amount.
2:25:57 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
Mr. Frelinghuysen raised a point of order against the Tierney amendment. Mr. Frelinghuysen stated that the provisions of the Tierney amendment sought to increase the level of outlays in the bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.
2:19:44 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 337, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Tierney amendment under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.
2:19:42 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
An amendment, offered by Mr. Tierney, to increase funds for the Army Corps of Engineers, Construction and Operation accounts and reduce funds for the Nuclear Energy account under the Department of Energy.
2:18:03 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
By unanimous consent, the King (IA) amendment was withdrawn.
2:12:24 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 337, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the King (IA) amendment under the five-minute rule.
2:12:07 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
An amendment, offered by Mr. King (IA), to provide a transfer of $1 million to the Army Corps of Engineers to conduct a study of the Missouri River flooding.
2:10:31 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
2:09:31 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2354 — "Making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes."
2:02:11 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:01:54 P.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Visclosky to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:01:47 P.M. -
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:00:19 P.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
2:00:03 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 11.
12:07:14 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.
12:00:31 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.
12:00:20 P.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable Andy Harris to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
12:00:10 P.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JULY 12, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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9:20:59 P.M. -
The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on July 13, 2011.
9:20:58 P.M. -
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
9:20:40 P.M. -
Mr. King (IA) moved that the House do now adjourn.
6:49:59 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
6:48:13 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
6:45:04 P.M. -
Mr. Bishop (UT) filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 347.
6:44:50 P.M. -
H.R. 2417
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:44:48 P.M. -
H.R. 2417
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 233 - 193, 1 Present (Roll no. 563).
6:38:52 P.M. -
H.R. 2417
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2417 — "To repeal certain amendments to the Energy Policy and Conservation Act with respect to lighting energy efficiency, and for other purposes."
6:38:22 P.M. -
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced the unfinished business was on the motion to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 2417 which was debated earlier and on which further proceedings were postponed.
6:38:17 P.M. -
H.R. 1309
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:38:16 P.M. -
H.R. 1309
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 406 - 22 (Roll no. 562).
6:30:27 P.M. -
H.R. 1309
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 181 - 244 (Roll no. 561).
6:14:03 P.M. -
H.R. 1309
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
6:05:01 P.M. -
H.R. 1309
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Boswell motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to provide grants to repair flood-damaged homes and relief from flood insurance premium increases for the flood victims whose residences were damaged by flooding for which the President declared a major disaster or emergency in 2011.
5:58:24 P.M. -
H.R. 1309
Mr. Boswell moved to recommit with instructions to Financial Services.
5:57:42 P.M. -
H.R. 1309
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
5:57:41 P.M. -
H.R. 1309
The House adopted the amendments en gross as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
5:57:28 P.M. -
H.R. 1309
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 1309.
5:55:50 P.M. -
H.R. 1309
On agreeing to the Miller (MI) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 38 - 384 (Roll no. 560).
5:51:59 P.M. -
H.R. 1309
On agreeing to the Scott (VA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 192 - 230 (Roll no. 559).
5:48:37 P.M. -
H.R. 1309
On agreeing to the Miller (MI) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 186 - 238 (Roll no. 558).
5:44:03 P.M. -
H.R. 1309
On agreeing to the Westmoreland amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 241 - 183 (Roll no. 557).
5:39:45 P.M. -
H.R. 1309
On agreeing to the Cardoza amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 261 - 163 (Roll no. 556).
5:35:26 P.M. -
H.R. 1309
On agreeing to the Flake amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 118 - 305 (Roll no. 555).
5:30:59 P.M. -
H.R. 1309
On agreeing to the Speier amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 195 - 230 (Roll no. 554).
4:57:10 P.M. -
H.R. 1309
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
4:56:04 P.M. -
H.R. 1309
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Miller (MI) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mrs. Miller demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
4:45:05 P.M. -
H.R. 1309
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 340, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Miller (MI) amendment No. 25.
4:45:01 P.M. -
H.R. 1309
An amendment, in the nature of a substitute offered by Mrs. Miller (MI), numbered 25 printed in House Report 112-138 to terminate NFIP by January 1, 2012 and allow States to form interstate compacts to provide insurance.
4:44:38 P.M. -
H.R. 1309
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Scott (VA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mrs. Biggert demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
4:37:15 P.M. -
H.R. 1309
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 340, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Scott (VA) amendment No. 23.
4:37:13 P.M. -
H.R. 1309
An amendment, offered by Mr. Scott (VA), numbered 23 printed in House Report 112-138 to direct the GAO to conduct a study of the means and effects of facilitating a market for all-peril insurance policies for residential properties.
4:36:51 P.M. -
H.R. 1309
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Miller (MI) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mrs. Miller demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
4:28:48 P.M. -
H.R. 1309
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 340, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Miller (MI) amendment No. 20.
4:28:46 P.M. -
H.R. 1309
An amendment, offered by Mrs. Miller (MI), numbered 20 printed in House Report 112-138 to terminate current spending on TV and Radio commercials being aired to promote the NFIP in all 50 states and directs remaining funds to pay down NFIP's debt. The amendment would continue FEMA's mailing programs that are used to notify current policy holders of changes to their policies and maps as well as other educational publications they produce.
4:27:19 P.M. -
H.R. 1309
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Westmoreland amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Waters demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
4:19:47 P.M. -
H.R. 1309
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 340, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Westmoreland amendment No. 19.
4:19:44 P.M. -
H.R. 1309
An amendment, offered by Mr. Westmoreland, numbered 19 printed in House Report 112-138 to add a reserve fund requirement to the National Flood Insurance Program.
4:18:30 P.M. -
H.R. 1309
On agreeing to the Loebsack amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
4:10:25 P.M. -
H.R. 1309
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 340, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Loebsack amendment No. 17.
4:10:23 P.M. -
H.R. 1309
An amendment, offered by Mr. Loebsack, numbered 17 printed in House Report 112-138 to require FEMA to notify a prominent local television and radio station of projected and proposed changes to flood maps and to grant an additional 90 days for property owners or a community to appeal proposed flood maps, beyond the original 90 day appeal period, so long as community leaders certify they believe there are property owners unaware of the proposed flood maps and appeal period, and community leaders would use the additional 90 day appeal period to educate property owners on the proposed maps and appeal process.
4:09:33 P.M. -
H.R. 1309
On agreeing to the Sherman amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
4:03:25 P.M. -
H.R. 1309
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 340, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Sherman amendment No. 16.
4:03:16 P.M. -
H.R. 1309
An amendment, offered by Mr. Sherman, numbered 16 printed in House Report 112-138 to reduce the number of flood insurance policies that are directly managed by the Agency to not more than 10% of the total number of flood insurance policies in force. Would further authorize FEMA to refuse to accept future transfers of policies to the NFIP Direct program.
4:02:59 P.M. -
H.R. 1309
On agreeing to the Brady (TX) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
3:59:50 P.M. -
H.R. 1309
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 340, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Brady (TX) amendment No. 14.
3:59:24 P.M. -
H.R. 1309
An amendment, offered by Mr. Brady (TX), numbered 14 printed in House Report 112-138 to require the FEMA Administrator to provide to a property owner newly included in a revised or updated proposed flood map a copy of the proposed flood insurance map and information regarding the appeals process at the time the proposed map is issued.
3:58:51 P.M. -
H.R. 1309
On agreeing to the McGovern amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
3:57:23 P.M. -
H.R. 1309
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 340, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McGovern amendment No. 13.
3:57:19 P.M. -
H.R. 1309
An amendment, offered by Mr. McGovern, numbered 13 printed in House Report 112-138 to allow communities to be reimbursed for certain costs associated with a successful challenge to a bona fide mapping error made by FEMA resulting in a Letter of Map Revision.
3:56:51 P.M. -
H.R. 1309
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Cardoza amendment No. 11, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Cardoza demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
3:51:20 P.M. -
H.R. 1309
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 340, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Cardoza amendment No. 11.
3:50:55 P.M. -
H.R. 1309
An amendment, offered by Mr. Cardoza, numbered 11 printed in House Report 112-138 to eliminate requirements to more broadly map areas considered to be residual risk.
3:50:17 P.M. -
H.R. 1309
On agreeing to the Walberg amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
3:46:43 P.M. -
H.R. 1309
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 340, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Walberg amendment No. 10.
3:46:14 P.M. -
H.R. 1309
An amendment, offered by Mr. Walberg, numbered 10 printed in House Report 112-138 to place a moratorium on the issuance of any updated rate maps from the date of enactment until the Technical Mapping Advisory Council submits to the FEMA Administrator and Congress the proposed new mapping standards. It would allow for the revision, update and change of rate maps only pursuant to a letter of map change, which includes a letter of map amendment, letter of map revision, and letter of map revision based on fill.
3:45:26 P.M. -
H.R. 1309
On agreeing to the Ros-Lehtinen amendment; Failed by voice vote.
3:38:00 P.M. -
H.R. 1309
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 340, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ros-Lehtinen amendment No. 5.
3:37:56 P.M. -
H.R. 1309
An amendment, offered by Ms. Ros-Lehtinen, numbered 5 printed in House Report 112-138 to strike the part of Section 5 `Reforms of Premium Rates' that would increase annual limit on premium rates increases from 10% to 20%. This will prevent a 100% increase in possible premium hikes.
3:37:35 P.M. -
H.R. 1309
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Flake amendment No. 4, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Flake demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
3:27:01 P.M. -
H.R. 1309
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 340, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Flake amendment No. 4.
3:26:39 P.M. -
H.R. 1309
An amendment, offered by Mr. Flake, numbered 4 printed in House Report 112-138 to strike additional coverage provided in H.R. 1309 for business interruption and cost of living expenses.
3:26:13 P.M. -
H.R. 1309
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Speier amendment No. 3, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mrs. Biggert demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
3:19:48 P.M. -
H.R. 1309
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 340, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Speier amendment No. 3.
3:19:22 P.M. -
H.R. 1309
An amendment, offered by Ms. Speier, numbered 3 printed in House Report 112-138 to make it a violation for a lender, whose only interest in the property is the amount of the outstanding mortgage indebtedness, to require a homeowner to purchase more than the legally required amount of flood insurance--an amount equal to the outstanding principal balance of the loan.
3:19:09 P.M. -
H.R. 1309
On agreeing to the Schock amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
3:14:19 P.M. -
H.R. 1309
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 340, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Schock amendment No. 2.
3:13:57 P.M. -
H.R. 1309
An amendment, offered by Mr. Schock, numbered 2 printed in House Report 112-138 to allow for a possible fourth and five year suspension of the mandatory purchase for certain communities that are making more than adequate progress in their construction of their flood protection systems.
3:13:22 P.M. -
H.R. 1309
On agreeing to the Biggert amendments; Agreed to by voice vote.
3:06:54 P.M. -
H.R. 1309
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 340, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Biggert En Bloc amendments.
3:06:30 P.M. -
H.R. 1309
Amendments en bloc offered by Mrs. Biggert, consisting of amendments numbered 1, 6, 7, 8, as modified, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 22, and 24 to make technical and sundry changes to the bill.
3:02:33 P.M. -
H.R. 1309
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
3:02:14 P.M. -
H.R. 1309
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1309 — "To extend the authorization of the national flood insurance program, to achieve reforms to improve the financial integrity and stability of the program, and to increase the role of private markets in the management of flood insurance risk, and for other purposes."
3:00:45 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2354 as unfinished business.
3:00:29 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
On motion that the Committee now rise Agreed to by voice vote.
3:00:13 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
Mr. Frelinghuysen moved that the Committee now rise.
3:00:04 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
On agreeing to the Garamendi amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 145 - 276 (Roll no. 553).
2:55:52 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
On agreeing to the Schiff amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 167 - 257 (Roll no. 552).
2:52:28 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
On agreeing to the McClintock amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 119 - 305 (Roll no. 551).
2:49:01 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
On agreeing to the Wu amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 196 - 228 (Roll no. 550).
2:44:45 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
On agreeing to the Garrett amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 149 - 274 (Roll no. 549).
2:40:40 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
On agreeing to the Tonko amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 149 - 273 (Roll no. 548).
2:37:23 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
On agreeing to the Pompeo amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 127 - 296 (Roll no. 547).
2:33:58 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
On agreeing to the Welch amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 123 - 300 (Roll no. 546).
2:29:43 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 131 - 292 (Roll no. 545).
2:26:14 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
On agreeing to the Miller (NC) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 179 - 244 (Roll no. 544).
2:22:37 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
On agreeing to the Connolly (VA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 173 - 249 (Roll no. 543).
2:18:02 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
On agreeing to the Lamborn amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 164 - 259 (Roll no. 542).
2:13:36 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
On agreeing to the Markey amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 154 - 266 (Roll no. 541).
2:10:14 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
On agreeing to the Moran amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 170 - 250 (Roll no. 540).
2:05:55 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
On agreeing to the Sessions amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 224 - 196 (Roll no. 539).
1:38:47 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
1:38:46 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
1:38:32 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2354 — "Making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes."
1:37:47 P.M. -
H.R. 1309
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 1309 as unfinished business.
1:37:39 P.M. -
H.R. 1309
On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
1:37:17 P.M. -
H.R. 1309
Mrs. Biggert moved that the committee rise.
12:32:50 P.M. -
H.R. 1309
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 1309.
12:32:43 P.M. -
H.R. 1309
The Speaker designated the Honorable Virginia Foxx to act as Chairwoman of the Committee.
12:32:41 P.M. -
H.R. 1309
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 340 and Rule XVIII.
12:31:35 P.M. -
H.R. 1309
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1309 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. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. All points of order against the committee amendment in the nature of a substitute are waived.
12:31:00 P.M. -
H.R. 1309
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 340. H.R. 1309 — "To extend the authorization of the national flood insurance program, to achieve reforms to improve the financial integrity and stability of the program, and to increase the role of private markets in the management of flood insurance risk, and for other purposes."
12:02:57 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 aisle.
12:02:46 P.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Crawford to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:02:44 P.M. -
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:01:21 P.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
12:00:11 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 12.
11:39:57 A.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
10:01:24 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.
10:01:05 A.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable Ann Marie Buerkle to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:48 A.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JULY 13, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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9:20:45 P.M. -
The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on July 13, 2011.
9:20:44 P.M. -
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
9:20:18 P.M. -
Mr. Luetkemeyer moved that the House do now adjourn.
9:17:41 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2354 as unfinished business.
9:17:33 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
9:17:18 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
Mr. Frelinghuysen moved that the Committee rise.
9:13:16 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Broun (GA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Visclosky demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
9:06:44 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 337, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Broun (GA) amendment No. 47 under the five-minute rule.
9:06:42 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
An amendment, offered by Mr. Broun (GA), No. 47 printed in the Congressional Record to zero out the $250,000 appropriation for the Southeast Crescent Regional Commission and to apply the savings to the Spending Reduction Account.
9:01:22 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Shimkus amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Shimkus demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
8:47:32 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 337, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Shimkus amendment under the five-minute rule.
8:47:29 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
An amendment, offered by Mr. Shimkus, to reduce the Departmental Administration account under the Department of Energy by $10 million and increase the Nuclear Regulatory Commission account for the Yucca Mountain license application by the same amount.
8:47:19 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
On agreeing to the Fortenberry amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
8:42:59 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 337, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Fortenberry amendment under the five-minute rule.
8:42:57 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
An amendment, offered by Mr. Fortenberry, to reduce the Departmental Administration account under the Department of Energy by $35 million and increase the Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation account by the same amount.
8:42:11 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
8:40:27 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 337, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Broun (GA) amendment No. 64 under the five-minute rule.
8:40:25 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
An amendment, offered by Mr. Broun (GA), numbered 64 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce the Departmental Administration account under the Department of Energy by $2.5 million and increases the Spending Reduction Account by the same amount.
8:39:33 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the 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.
8:36:36 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 337, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Broun (GA) amendment No. 48 under the five-minute rule.
8:36:34 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
An amendment, offered by Mr. Broun (GA), numbered 48 printed in the Congressional Record to strike the funds for the Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Loan Program.
8:34:52 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Schiff amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Schiff demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
8:21:45 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 337, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Schiff amendment under the five-minute rule.
8:21:24 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
An amendment, offered by Mr. Schiff, to increase the amount appropriated for carrying out the research activities authorized by the America COMPETES Act by $79,640,000 and reduce the Departmental Administration account for the Department of Energy by the same amount.
8:20:04 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
Mr. Frelinghuysen raised a point of order against the Heck amendment. Mr. Frelinghuysen stated that the amendment sought to change existing law and constituted legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.
8:13:45 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 337, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Heck amendment under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.
8:13:41 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
An amendment, offered by Mr. Heck, to provide $2.5 million to the State of Nevada for the Yucca Mountain Nuclear Waste Repository.
8:12:23 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the 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.
8:06:48 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 337, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Broun (GA) amendment No. 43 under the five-minute rule.
8:06:42 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
An amendment, offered by Mr. Broun (GA), numbered 43 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce the Science account under the Department of Energy by $820,488,000 and increase the Spending Reduction account by the same amount.
8:05:05 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Royce amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Royce demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
7:52:31 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 337, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Royce amendment No. 68 under the five-minute rule.
7:52:29 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
An amendment, offered by Mr. Royce, numbered 68 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce the Science account under the Department of Energy by $10 million and increase the Spending Reduction account by the same amount.
7:51:49 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Holt amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Holt demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
7:38:17 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 337, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Holt amendment No. 65 under the five-minute rule.
7:38:14 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
An amendment, offered by Mr. Holt, numbered 65 printed in the Congressional Record to increase the Science account under the Department of Energy by $42,665,000 and reduce the Weapons Activities account under the National Nuclear Security Administration by the same amount.
7:34:27 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on pro forma amendments to H.R. 2354.
7:33:00 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Reed (NY) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Reed (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.
7:26:33 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 337, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Reed (NY) amendment under the five-minute rule.
7:26:30 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
An amendment, offered by Mr. Reed, to increase the Non-Defense Environmental Cleanup account under the Department of Energy by $41 million and reduce the account for Departmental Administration under the Department of Energy by $21 million and reduce the account for Departmental Administration under the National Nuclear Security Administration by $20 million.
7:22:14 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on pro forma amendments to H.R. 2354.
7:21:13 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Matheson amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Frelinghuysen demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
7:16:13 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 337, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Matheson amendment under the five-minute rule.
7:16:10 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
An amendment, offered by Mr. Matheson, to increase the Non-Defense Environmental Cleanup account under the Department of Energy by $10 million and reduce the Weapons Activities account under the National Nuclear Security Administration by the same amount.
7:14:11 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
By unanimous consent, the McKinley amendment was withdrawn.
7:09:22 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 337, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the McKinley amendment No. 25 under the five-minute rule.
7:09:06 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
An amendment, offered by Mr. McKinley, numbered 25 printed in the Congressional Record to increase the Fossil Energy Research and Development account by $39 million and reduce the Science account by $39 million.
7:03:10 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
On agreeing to the Rehberg amendment Agreed to by voice vote.
6:58:44 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 337, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Rehberg amendment No. 57 under the five-minute rule.
6:58:23 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
An amendment, offered by Mr. Rehberg, numbered 57 printed in the Congressional Record to increase and reduce necessary expenses for the Fossil Energy Research and Development account by $2,200,000.
6:56:05 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
6:55:47 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2354 — "Making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes."
6:55:13 P.M. -
H.R. 2018
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:55:11 P.M. -
H.R. 2018
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 239 - 184 (Roll no. 573).
6:48:19 P.M. -
H.R. 2018
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 188 - 238 (Roll no. 572).
6:31:44 P.M. -
H.R. 2018
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
6:23:59 P.M. -
H.R. 2018
Floor summary: DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McNerney motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to retain EPA's authority to set water pollution standards and review permits when pollutants are being discharged into waters that are a source of public drinking water.
6:23:41 P.M. -
H.R. 2018
Mr. McNerney moved to recommit with instructions to Transportation.
6:22:43 P.M. -
H.R. 2018
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.
6:22:31 P.M. -
H.R. 2018
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
6:21:47 P.M. -
H.R. 2018
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2018.
6:21:26 P.M. -
H.R. 2018
On agreeing to the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 167 - 254 (Roll no. 571).
6:17:39 P.M. -
H.R. 2018
On agreeing to the Carnahan amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 173 - 247 (Roll no. 570).
6:13:19 P.M. -
H.R. 2018
On agreeing to the Blumenauer amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 183 - 237 (Roll no. 569).
6:10:05 P.M. -
H.R. 2018
On agreeing to the Connolly (VA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 181 - 240 (Roll no. 568).
6:05:59 P.M. -
H.R. 2018
On agreeing to the Polis amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 191 - 231 (Roll no. 567).
6:01:43 P.M. -
H.R. 2018
On agreeing to the Capito amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 268 - 152 (Roll no. 566).
5:52:41 P.M. -
H.R. 2018
On agreeing to the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 170 - 252 (Roll no. 565).
5:21:00 P.M. -
H.R. 2018
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.
5:20:30 P.M. -
H.R. 2018
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
5:20:20 P.M. -
H.R. 2018
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2018 — "To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to preserve the authority of each State to make determinations relating to the State's water quality standards, and for other purposes."
5:20:00 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 13.
4:27:19 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
4:26:07 P.M. -
H.R. 2018
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2018 as unfinished business.
4:25:57 P.M. -
H.R. 2018
On motion that the Committee now rise Agreed to by voice vote.
4:25:40 P.M. -
H.R. 2018
Mr. Gibbs moved that the Committee now rise.
4:25:02 P.M. -
H.R. 2018
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Carnahan amendment No. 10, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Carnahan demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
4:21:19 P.M. -
H.R. 2018
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 347, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Carnahan amendment No. 10.
4:21:16 P.M. -
H.R. 2018
An amendment, offered by Mr. Carnahan, numbered 10 printed in House Report 112-144 to restrict the application of the bill if a major disaster had been declared in the area due to flooding within the last five years, or the waters in question had contributed to such a declaration.
4:20:06 P.M. -
H.R. 2018
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Blumenauer amendment No. 9, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Blumenauer demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
4:11:18 P.M. -
H.R. 2018
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 347, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Blumenauer amendment No. 9.
4:11:16 P.M. -
H.R. 2018
An amendment, offered by Mr. Blumenauer, numbered 9 printed in House Report 112-144 to exclude from coverage under the bill, any waters that EPA determines provide flood protection for communities, are a valuable fish and wildlife habitat that provides benefits to the economy, or are coastal recreational waters.
4:10:46 P.M. -
H.R. 2018
On agreeing to the Cohen amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
4:06:57 P.M. -
H.R. 2018
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 347, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Cohen amendment No. 8.
4:06:55 P.M. -
H.R. 2018
An amendment, offered by Mr. Cohen, numbered 8 printed in House Report 112-144 to clarify that nothing in the bill can limit the EPA Administrator's authority to regulate a pipeline that crosses a streambed.
4:05:13 P.M. -
H.R. 2018
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Connolly (VA) amendment No. 6, 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 later in the legislative day.
3:59:04 P.M. -
H.R. 2018
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 347, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Connolly amendment.
3:58:38 P.M. -
H.R. 2018
An amendment, offered by Mr. Connolly (VA), numbered 6 printed in House Report to 112-144 to align federal funding with the scope of federal clean water regulations.
3:58:15 P.M. -
H.R. 2018
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Polis amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Gibbs demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
3:51:11 P.M. -
H.R. 2018
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 347, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Polis amendment.
3:50:51 P.M. -
H.R. 2018
An amendment, offered by Mr. Polis, numbered 5 printed in House Report 112-144 to exclude from this act permit holders who are on the significant non-compliance list.
3:50:29 P.M. -
H.R. 2018
On agreeing to the Hanabusa amendment; as modified Agreed to by voice vote.
3:49:06 P.M. -
H.R. 2018
Hanabusa amendment; modified by unanimous consent.
3:45:15 P.M. -
H.R. 2018
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 347, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hanabusa amendment.
3:44:49 P.M. -
H.R. 2018
An amendment, offered by Ms. Hanabusa, numbered 4 printed in House Report 112-144 to require the Administrator of the EPA to submit to Congress within one year and then annually thereafter, a report on any increase in waterborne pathogenic microorganisms (including protozoa, viruses, bacteria, and parasites), toxic chemicals, or toxic metals (such as lead and mercury) in waters regulated by a State under the provisions of H.R. 2018, including any amendments to the bill.
3:44:03 P.M. -
H.R. 2018
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Capito amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Bishop (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.
3:32:51 P.M. -
H.R. 2018
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 347, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Capito amendment.
3:32:31 P.M. -
H.R. 2018
An amendment, offered by Mrs. Capito, numbered 3 printed in House Report 112-144 to require the EPA to analyze the impact of certain covered actions on employment levels and economic activity and require public notice and a hearing in those instances where a covered action has more than a de minimis impact on employment or economic activity in any given state.
3:31:57 P.M. -
H.R. 2018
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment No. 2, 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.
3:25:59 P.M. -
H.R. 2018
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 347, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment No. 2.
3:25:37 P.M. -
H.R. 2018
An amendment, offered by Ms. Jackson Lee (TX), numbered 2 printed in House Report 112-144 to allow the EPA to continue to have the authority to set standards for NPDES Permit programs by striking section 2.
3:25:05 P.M. -
H.R. 2018
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment No. 1, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Gibbs demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
3:19:42 P.M. -
H.R. 2018
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 347, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment No. 1.
3:19:17 P.M. -
H.R. 2018
An amendment, offered by Ms. Jackson Lee (TX), numbered 1 printed in House Report 112-144 to strike all after the enacting clause.
2:28:51 P.M. -
H.R. 2018
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 2018.
2:28:45 P.M. -
H.R. 2018
The Speaker designated the Honorable Ted Poe to act as Chairman of the Committee.
2:28:44 P.M. -
H.R. 2018
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 347 and Rule XVIII.
2:28:34 P.M. -
H.R. 2018
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2018 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 amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure now printed in the bill shall be considered as an original bill for the purpose of amendment.
2:28:29 P.M. -
H.R. 2018
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 347. H.R. 2018 — "To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to preserve the authority of each State to make determinations relating to the State's water quality standards, and for other purposes."
2:28:10 P.M. -
H. Res. 347
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:28:09 P.M. -
H. Res. 347
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 250 - 171 (Roll no. 564).
2:01:45 P.M. -
H. Res. 347
Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 347 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2018) to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to preserve the authority of each State to make determinations relating to the State's water quality standards, and for other purposes."
2:01:38 P.M. -
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of H. Res. 347 which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
2:00:00 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 13.
1:07:32 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
1:06:02 P.M. -
H. Res. 347
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 347, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Polis (CO) demanded a vote by the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on agreeing to the resolution until later in the legislative day.
1:05:52 P.M. -
H. Res. 347
The previous question was ordered without objection.
12:26:00 P.M. -
H. Res. 347
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 347.
12:23:29 P.M. -
H. Res. 347
Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 347 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2018) to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to preserve the authority of each State to make determinations relating to the State's water quality standards, and for other purposes."
12:03:23 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.
12:02:52 P.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Quigley to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:02:48 P.M. -
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:01:12 P.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
12:00:00 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 13.
10:52:48 A.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
10:02:00 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.
10:01:36 A.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable Renee L. Ellmers to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:18 A.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JULY 14, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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7:58:09 P.M. -
The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on July 15, 2011.
7:58:08 P.M. -
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
7:58:03 P.M. -
Mr. Reed moved that the House do now adjourn.
7:27:25 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
7:27:05 P.M. -
Mr. Frelinghuysen asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 10:00 a.m. on July 15. Agreed to without objection.
7:26:12 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2354 as unfinished business.
7:26:01 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
7:25:44 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
Mr. Frelinghuysen moved that the committee rise.
7:20:59 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Adams amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Adams demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
7:11:11 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
DEBATE - Pursuant to an order of the House of July 14, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Adams amendment.
7:11:08 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
An amendment, offered by Mrs. Adams, to prohibit the use of funds for maintaining, developing, or creating any Web site which disseminates information regarding energy efficiency and educational programs on energy efficiency specifically to children under 18 years of age.
7:10:34 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
By unanimous consent, the Rohrabacher amendment was withdrawn.
7:06:57 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
DEBATE - Pursuant to an order of the House of July 14, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rohrabacher amendment No. 3.
7:05:50 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
An amendment, offered by Mr. Rohrabacher, that states not less than 10 percent of the funds made available by this Act for carrying out section 1703 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 16513) shall be available for carrying out projects described in subsection (b)(4) of such section that use coolants different from those commercial technologies that are in service at the time the guarantee is issued.
7:05:09 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Rohrabacher amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Rohrabacher demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
6:58:43 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
DEBATE - Pursuant to an order of the House of July 14, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rohrabacher amendment No. 2.
6:58:32 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
An amendment, offered by Mr. Rohrabacher, to prohibit the use of funds made available by this Act may be used to carry out projects described in section 1703(b)(5) of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C 16513(b)(5)).
6:56:57 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
Mr. Frelinghuysen raised a point of order against the Rohrabacher amendment. Mr. Frelinghuysen stated that the provisions of the Rohrabacher amendment sought to change existing law and constituted legislation in appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.
6:52:03 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
DEBATE - Pursuant to an order of the House of July 14, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rohrabacher amendment No. 1.
6:51:55 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
An amendment, offered by Mr. Rohrabacher, to provide that of the funds made available in the bill for carrying out section 1703 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, the amount of funds made available by the Secretary to carry out project described in subsection(b)(5), funds shall not exceed the amount made available by the Secretary to carry out projects described in subsection (b)(4) that use coolants different from those commercial technologies that are in service at the time the guarantee is issued.
6:51:23 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
On agreeing to the Cravaack amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
6:47:22 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
DEBATE - Pursuant to an order of the House of July 14, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Cravaack amendment No. 80.
6:47:01 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
An amendment, offered by Mr. Cravaack, numbered 80 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds to develop or submit a proposal to expand the authorized uses of the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund described in section 9505(c) of the Internal Revenue Code.
6:46:21 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Burgess amendment No. 70, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Burgess demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
6:39:58 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
DEBATE - Pursuant to an order of the House of July 14, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Burgess amendment No. 70.
6:39:37 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
An amendment, offered by Mr. Burgess, numbered 70 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds to be used to implement or enforce section 430.32(x) of title 10, Code of Federal Regulations or to implement or enforce the standards established by the tables contained in section 325(i)(1)(B) of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act with respect to BPAR incandescent reflector lamps, BR incandescent reflector lamps, and ER incandescent reflector lamps.
6:39:00 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
On agreeing to the Luetkemeyer amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
6:32:43 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
DEBATE - Pursuant to an order of the House of July 14, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Luetkemeyer amendment.
6:31:05 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
An amendment, offered by Mr. Luetkemeyer, to prohibit the use of funds to be used to continue the study conducted by the Army Corps of Engineers pursuant to section 5018(a)(1) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2007.
6:29:46 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
On agreeing to the Luetkemeyer amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
6:23:53 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
DEBATE - Pursuant to an order of the House of July 14, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Luetkemeyer amendment No. 21.
6:23:36 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
An amendment, offered by Mr. Luetkemeyer, numbered 21 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds for the study of the Missouri River Projects authorized in section 108 of the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2009 (division C of Public Law 111-8).
6:19:36 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Harris amendment No. 53, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Harris demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
6:12:02 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
DEBATE - Pursuant to an order of the House of July 14, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Harris amendment No. 53.
6:11:44 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
An amendment, offered by Mr. Harris, numbered 53 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds for any portion of the International program activities at the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy of the Department of Energy with the exception of the activities authorized in section 917 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (42 U.S.C. 17337).
6:11:16 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Blackburn amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mrs. Blackburn demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
6:03:50 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
DEBATE - Pursuant to an order of the House of July 14, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Blackburn amendment No. 2.
6:03:15 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
An amendment, offered by Mrs. Blackburn, to reduce each amount made available by this bill by 1 percent.
6:02:46 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Blackburn amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mrs. Blackburn demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
5:56:07 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
DEBATE - Pursuant to an order of the House of July 14, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Blackburn amendment No. 1.
5:56:05 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
An amendment, offered by Mrs. Blackburn, to reduce each amount made available this Act by 5%.
5:55:50 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Landry amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Landry demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
5:51:34 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
DEBATE - Pursuant to an order of the House of July 14, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Landry amendment No. 76.
5:51:33 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
An amendment, offered by Mr. Landry, No. 76 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds to be used to pay the salary of individuals appointed to their current position through, or otherwise carry out, paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) of section 5503(a) of title 5, United States Code.
5:50:19 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
On agreeing to the Young (IN) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
5:47:47 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
DEBATE - Pursuant to an order of the House of July 14, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Young (IN) amendment No. 75.
5:47:44 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
An amendment, offered by Mr. Young (IN), No. 75 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds to be used to pay the salaries of Department of Energy employees to carry out section 407 of division A of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
5:46:04 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
On agreeing to the Flores amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
5:39:20 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
DEBATE - Pursuant to an order of the House of July 14, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Flores amendment No. 27.
5:39:18 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
An amendment, offered by Mr. Flores, No. 27 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds to be used to enforce section 526 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007. Section 526 prohibits Federal agencies from procuring synfuel unless its life-cycle GHG emissions are less than those for conventional petroleum sources.
5:38:28 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the 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.
5:34:20 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
DEBATE - Pursuant to an order of the House of July 14, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Broun (GA) amendment No. 63.
5:34:17 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
An amendment, offered by Mr. Broun (GA), No. 63 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds to be used to carry out the activities specified in section 505 of the Energy Policy Act of 1992.
5:33:20 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the 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.
5:24:21 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
DEBATE - Pursuant to an order of the House of July 14, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Broun (GA) amendment No. 81.
5:24:00 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
An amendment, offered by Mr. Broun (GA), No. 81 printed in the Congressional Record to strike the funds made available for the the Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy account under the Department of Energy.
5:23:02 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Scalise amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Scalise demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
5:15:53 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
DEBATE - Pursuant to an order of the House of July 14, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Scalise amendment.
5:15:51 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
An amendment, offered by Mr. Scalise, to increase the Corps of Engineers-Civil-Construction account for the purpose of coastal restoration by $1 million and reduce the Corps of Engineers-Civil-Expenses account by the same amount.
5:14:22 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
On agreeing to the Denham amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
5:09:40 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
DEBATE - Pursuant to an order of the House of July 14, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Denham amendment.
5:09:38 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
An amendment, offered by Mr. Denham, to prohibit the use of funds to be used to implement section 10011(b) of Public Law 111-11, regarding the restoration of the San Joaquin River and the reintroduction of the California Central Valley Spring Run Chinook salmon.
5:08:14 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
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 noes had prevailed. Mr. Flake demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
5:04:03 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
DEBATE - Pursuant to an order of the House of July 14, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Flake amendment No. 2.
5:04:01 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
An amendment, offered by Mr. Flake, to prohibit the use of funds to be used for the Fossil Energy Research and Development program of the Department of Energy.
5:03:46 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - 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.
4:58:55 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
DEBATE - Pursuant to an order of the House of July 14, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Capps amendment.
4:58:42 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
An amendment, offered by Mrs. Capps, to prohibit the use of funds to be used by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to issue a draft supplemental environmental impact statement (SEIS) for Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant.
4:57:18 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
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 noes had prevailed. Mr. Flake demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
4:50:41 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
DEBATE - Pursuant to an order of the House of July 14, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Flake amendment No. 1.
4:50:30 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
An amendment, offered by Mr. Flake, to prohibit the use of of funds to be used for the Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy.
4:49:33 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
Mr. Frelinghuysen raised a point of order against the Capps amendment. Mr. Frelinghuysen stated that the amendment sought to change existing law and constituted legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.
4:44:25 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
DEBATE - Pursuant to an order of the House of July 14, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Capps amendment, pending reservation of a point of order.
4:44:23 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
An amendment, offered by Mrs. Capps, to prohibit the use of funds to be used by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for the purposes of the license renewal process for the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant until advanced, peer-reviewed seismic studies are completed and taken into account.
4:43:13 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
On agreeing to the Hastings (WA) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
4:40:56 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
DEBATE - Pursuant to an order of the House of July 14, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hastings (WA) amendment.
4:40:54 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
An amendment, offered by Mr. Hastings (WA), to prohibit the use of funds to be used by the Corps of Engineers for the removal or associated mitigation of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Project number 2342.
4:39:41 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
On agreeing to the Engel amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
4:36:46 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
DEBATE - Pursuant to an order of the House of July 14, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Engel amendment.
4:36:44 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
An amendment, offered by Mr. Engel, to prohibit the use of funds to be used by the Department of Energy or any other Federal agency to lease or purchase new light duty vehicles, for any executive fleet, or for any agency's fleet inventory, except in accordance with Presidential Memorandum-Federal Fleet Performance, dated May 24, 2011.
4:35:33 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
On agreeing to the Hastings (WA) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
4:31:40 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
DEBATE - Pursuant to an order of the House of July 14, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hastings (WA) amendment.
4:31:20 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
An amendment, offered by Mr. Hastings (WA), to prohibit the use of funds to be used by the Department of Energy to move the Office of Environmental Management under the authority of the Under Secretary for Nuclear Security of the Department of Energy.
4:30:44 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Kaptur amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Kaptur demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
4:22:36 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
DEBATE - Pursuant to an order of the House of July 14, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Kaptur amendment.
4:22:33 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
An amendment, offered by Ms. Kaptur, to reduce the Departmental Administration account under the Department of Energy by $10 million and increase the Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy account by the same amount.
4:22:21 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
On agreeing to the Hastings (WA) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
4:18:39 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
DEBATE - Pursuant to an order of the House of July 14, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hastings (WA) amendment.
4:18:36 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
An amendment, offered by Mr. Hastings (WA), to prohibit the use of funds to be used to implement or enforce the recommendations or guidance proposed by the Army Corps of Engineers in the final draft of the McNary Shoreline Management Plan, Lake Wallula, Washington.
4:17:19 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
On agreeing to the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
4:12:37 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
DEBATE - Pursuant to an order of the House of July 14, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment.
4:12:28 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
An amendment, offered by Ms. Jackson Lee (TX), to prohibit the use of funds to be used in contravention of the Department of Energy Organization Act.
4:11:50 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
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 ayes had prevailed. Mr. Visclosky demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
4:00:10 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
DEBATE - Pursuant to an order of the House of July 14, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gosar amendment.
4:00:02 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
An amendment, offered by Mr. Gosar, to prohibit the use of funds to be used to administer or enforce the requirements of the Davis-Bacon Act, except with respect to a contract that exceeds $20 million.
3:59:27 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Cohen amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Cohen demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
3:49:09 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
DEBATE - Pursuant to an order of the House of July 14, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Cohen amendment.
3:49:07 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
An amendment, offered by Mr. Cohen, to reduce the appropriations for fossil energy research and development by $16,000,000.
3:48:48 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
On agreeing to the Gosar amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
3:40:06 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
DEBATE - Pursuant to an order of the House of July 14, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gosar amendment.
3:40:04 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
An amendment, offered by Mr. Gosar, numbered 66 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds to be used to implement or enforce section 327.13(a) of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations.
3:38:50 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
Mr. Frelinghuysen raised a point of order against the Eshoo amendment. Mr. Frelinghuysen stated that the amendment sought to change existing law and constituted legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.
3:33:57 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
DEBATE - Pursuant to an order of the House of July 14, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Eshoo amendment, pending reservation of a point of order.
3:33:54 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
An amendment, offered by Ms. Eshoo, to prohibit the use of funds to enter into a contract with a corporation or other business entity that does not disclose its political expenditures.
3:33:25 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
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. Visclosky demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
3:20:19 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
DEBATE - Pursuant to an order of the House of July 14, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Cole amendment No. 26.
3:20:04 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
An amendment, offered by Mr. Cole, numbered 26 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds to implement any rule, regulation, or executive order regarding the disclosure of political contributions that takes effect on or after the date of enactment of H.R. 2354.
3:19:32 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
3:18:56 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2354 — "Making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes."
3:14:06 P.M. -
ORDER OF PROCEDURE - Mr. Frelinghuysen asked unanimous consent that during further consideration of H.R. 2354 in the Committee of the Whole pursuant to H. Res. 337, no further amendment may be offered except amendments specified and agreed upon by the Majority and Minority. Each amendment shall be debatable for 10 minutes, equally divided and controlled by a proponent and an opponent.
3:13:45 P.M. -
H. Res. 350
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:13:41 P.M. -
H. Res. 350
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
3:13:10 P.M. -
H. Res. 350
Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 350 — "Electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives."
3:12:28 P.M. -
The House received a communication from the Honorable Mazie K. Hirono. Ms. Hirono submitted her resignation from the Committee on Ethics. The resignation was accepted without objection.
3:11:35 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2354 as unfinished business.
3:11:26 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
On motion that the Committeee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
3:11:16 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
Mr. Frelinghuysen moved that the Committeee rise.
3:11:05 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 187 - 239 (Roll no. 582).
3:07:32 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
On agreeing to the Shimkus amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 297 - 130 (Roll no. 581).
3:03:57 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 114 - 309 (Roll no. 580).
3:00:44 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
On agreeing to the Schiff amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 214 - 213 (Roll no. 579).
2:57:32 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 99 - 328 (Roll no. 578).
2:53:29 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
On agreeing to the Royce amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 136 - 291 (Roll no. 577).
2:50:05 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
On agreeing to the Holt amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 164 - 261 (Roll no. 576).
2:46:37 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
On agreeing to the Reed amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 261 - 162 (Roll no. 575).
2:41:55 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
On agreeing to the Matheson amendment Failed by recorded vote: 168 - 257 (Roll no. 574).
2:16:20 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the question of adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings were postponed.
12:39:04 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
PRO FORMA AMENDMENTS - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with pro forma amendments under the five-minute rule.
12:38:03 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
12:38:00 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2354 — "Making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes."
12:04:00 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.
12:03:31 P.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Pompeo to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:03:25 P.M. -
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:01:00 P.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by Reverend Dr. George Dillard, Peachtree City Christian Church, Peachtree City, Georgia.
12:00:00 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 14.
11:00:20 A.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
10:01:58 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.
10:01:54 A.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable Daniel Webster to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:37 A.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JULY 15, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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3:53:34 P.M. -
The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on July 18, 2011.
3:53:33 P.M. -
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
3:53:17 P.M. -
Mr. Barletta moved that the House do now adjourn.
3:52:00 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 15.
3:25:00 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
1:17:44 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
1:15:11 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded further with one minute speeches.
1:14:52 P.M. -
Mr. Cantor asked unanimous consent That when the House adjourns on Friday, July 15, 2011, it adjourn to meet at 12:00 p.m. on Monday, July 18, 2011 for Morning-Hour Debate. Agreed to without objection.
12:42:24 P.M. -
Mr. Crenshaw filed a report from the Committee on Appropriations on H.R. 2551.
12:42:00 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:41:52 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 196 (Roll no. 600).
12:35:18 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 182 - 232 (Roll no. 599).
12:17:46 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
12:13:08 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Owens motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to increase the Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability account by $5 million, reduce the Departmental Administration account by $7 million and increase the Other Defense Activities account by $2 million.
12:12:48 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
Mr. Owens moved to recommit with instructions to Appropriations.
12:12:04 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
The House adopted the amendments en gross as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
12:11:55 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
12:10:54 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2354.
12:09:39 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
On agreeing to the Adams amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 181 - 233 (Roll no. 598).
12:01:51 P.M. -
H.R. 2354
On agreeing to the Rohrabacher amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 68 - 351 (Roll no. 597).
11:59:13 A.M. -
H.R. 2354
On agreeing to the Harris amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 236 - 185 (Roll no. 596).
11:54:47 A.M. -
H.R. 2354
On agreeing to the Blackburn amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 150 - 272 (Roll no. 595).
11:51:37 A.M. -
H.R. 2354
On agreeing to the Blackburn amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 129 - 292 (Roll no. 594).
11:48:42 A.M. -
H.R. 2354
On agreeing to the Landry amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 227 - 193 (Roll no. 593).
11:45:38 A.M. -
H.R. 2354
On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 90 - 332 (Roll no. 592).
11:41:54 A.M. -
H.R. 2354
On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 69 - 354 (Roll no. 591).
11:38:43 A.M. -
H.R. 2354
On agreeing to the Scalise amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 271 - 148 (Roll no. 590).
11:35:23 A.M. -
H.R. 2354
On agreeing to the Flake amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 68 - 353 (Roll no. 589).
11:31:24 A.M. -
H.R. 2354
On agreeing to the Capps amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 152 - 269 (Roll no. 588).
11:26:52 A.M. -
H.R. 2354
On agreeing to the Flake amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 81 - 341 (Roll no. 587).
11:22:54 A.M. -
H.R. 2354
On agreeing to the Kaptur amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 212 - 210 (Roll no. 586).
11:17:28 A.M. -
H.R. 2354
On agreeing to the Gosar amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 183 - 238 (Roll no. 585).
11:11:29 A.M. -
H.R. 2354
On agreeing to the Cohen amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 158 - 264 (Roll no. 584).
11:06:59 A.M. -
H.R. 2354
On agreeing to the Cole amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 249 - 169 (Roll no. 583).
10:38:56 A.M. -
H.R. 2354
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.
10:31:01 A.M. -
H.R. 2354
On agreeing to the Burgess amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
10:31:00 A.M. -
H.R. 2354
Vacating Proceedings - By unanimous consent, at 10:31 a.m., the request for a recorded on the Burgess amendment numbered 70 was vacated and the Chair put the question de novo. Subsequently, the amendment passed by voice vote.
10:30:55 A.M. -
H.R. 2354
On agreeing to the Hastings (FL) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
10:28:50 A.M. -
H.R. 2354
DEBATE - Pursuant to an order of the House of July 14, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hastings (FL) amendment.
10:28:42 A.M. -
H.R. 2354
An amendment, offered by Mr. Hastings (FL), to prohibit the use of funds to be used in contravention of, or to delay the implementation of Executive Order No. 12898 of February 11, 1994 ("Federal Actions to Address Environmental Justice in Minority Populations and Low-Income Populations").
10:26:21 A.M. -
H.R. 2354
On agreeing to the Sherman amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
10:16:56 A.M. -
H.R. 2354
DEBATE - Pursuant to an order of the House of July 14, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Sherman amendment No. 79.
10:16:55 A.M. -
H.R. 2354
An amendment, offered by Mr. Sherman, numbered 79 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds to be used for any portion of the International activities at the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy of the Department of Energy in China.
10:15:48 A.M. -
H.R. 2354
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
10:15:29 A.M. -
H.R. 2354
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2354 — "Making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes."
10:03:32 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.
10:03:00 A.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Quigley to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
10:02:50 A.M. -
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
10:02:00 A.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
10:01:26 A.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable Ted Poe to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:00 A.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JULY 18, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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9:31:55 P.M. -
The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on July 19, 2011.
9:31:15 P.M. -
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
9:31:00 P.M. -
Mr. Brooks moved that the House do now adjourn.
7:36:42 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House resumed with special order speeches.
7:35:41 P.M. -
Mr. Woodall filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 355.
7:06:30 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
7:05:48 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
7:04:29 P.M. -
On approving the Journal Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 244 - 56, 1 Present (Roll no. 602).
6:57:05 P.M. -
H.R. 33
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:57:04 P.M. -
H.R. 33
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 310 - 1 (Roll no. 601).
6:30:36 P.M. -
H.R. 33
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 33 — "To amend the Securities Act of 1933 to specify when certain securities issued in connection with church plans are treated as exempted securities for purposes of that Act."
6:30:23 P.M. -
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the motion to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 33 which had been debated earlier as well as the Speaker's approval of the Journal on which further proceedings had been postponed.
6:30:20 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 18.
5:07:00 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 P.M. today.
5:06:44 P.M. -
H.R. 33
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
5:03:09 P.M. -
H.R. 33
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 33.
5:03:06 P.M. -
H.R. 33
Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:02:33 P.M. -
H.R. 33
Mrs. Biggert moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 33 — "To amend the Securities Act of 1933 to specify when certain securities issued in connection with church plans are treated as exempted securities for purposes of that Act."
5:01:35 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until 6:30 p.m. today.
5:00:23 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 18.
2:11:22 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
2:03:16 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:02:48 P.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Wilson of SC to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:02:13 P.M. -
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS ON APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL - The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day's proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Nugent demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the Speaker's approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Nugent objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the approval of the Journal until later in the legislative day. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.
2:00:44 P.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
2:00:41 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 18.
12:01:15 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.
12:00:26 P.M. -
MORNING-HOUR DEBATE - The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 2:00p.m. for the start of legislative business.
12:00:25 P.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable Michael K. Simpson to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
12:00:00 P.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JULY 19, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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10:00:52 P.M. -
The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on July 20, 2011.
10:00:19 P.M. -
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
10:00:00 P.M. -
Mr. Griffin (AR) moved that the House do now adjourn.
8:39:50 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
8:32:39 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
8:29:20 P.M. -
Mr. Webster filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 357.
8:28:56 P.M. -
On approving the Journal Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 304 - 112, 1 Present (Roll no. 607).
8:23:40 P.M. -
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the question of the Speaker's approval of the Journal.
8:22:25 P.M. -
H.R. 2560
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
8:22:24 P.M. -
H.R. 2560
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 234 - 190 (Roll no. 606).
8:16:35 P.M. -
H.R. 2560
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 188 - 236 (Roll no. 605).
7:54:25 P.M. -
H.R. 2560
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
7:47:24 P.M. -
H.R. 2560
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bishop (NY) motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment that states it shall not be in order in the House of Representatives or the Senate to consider any balanced budget amendment to the Constitution that could result in a reduction in veterans benefits.
7:47:23 P.M. -
H.R. 2560
Mr. Bishop (NY) moved to recommit with instructions to Rules.
7:46:54 P.M. -
H.R. 2560
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
2:41:58 P.M. -
H.R. 2560
DEBATE - The House proceeded with four hours of debate on H.R. 2560.
2:41:51 P.M. -
H.R. 2560
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2560 with 4 hours of general debate. Motion to recommit allowed. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments. The resolution waives all points of order against consideration of the bill.
2:41:46 P.M. -
H.R. 2560
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 355. H.R. 2560 — "To cut, cap, and balance the Federal budget."
2:39:41 P.M. -
Mr. Simpson filed a report from the Committee on Appropriations on H.R. 2584.
2:38:40 P.M. -
H. Res. 355
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:38:39 P.M. -
H. Res. 355
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 236 - 177 (Roll no. 604).
2:29:00 P.M. -
ADJUSTED WHOLE NUMBER OF THE HOUSE - Under clause 5(d) of rule 20, the Chair announced that, in light of the administration of the Oath of Office to the Gentlewoman from California, the whole number of the House is 433.
2:21:00 P.M. -
The Dean of the California delegation, Representative Pete Stark, addressed the House and introduced Representative Janice Hahn, Thirty-Six District, California.
2:20:00 P.M. -
ADMINISTERING OATH OF OFFICE - Representative-Elect Janice Hahn, Thirty-Sixth District, California, presented herself in the well of the House and the Speaker proceeded to administer the Oath of Office.
2:19:17 P.M. -
The House received a message from the Clerk. The Clerk notified the House that she had received a letter from Mr. Jacob Corbin, Elections division, California Secretary of State's office, indicating that, according to the unofficial returns of the Special Election held July 12, 2011, the Honorable Janice Hahn was elected Representative to Congress for the Thirty-Sixth Congressional District, State of California.
2:18:32 P.M. -
H. Res. 355
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 235 - 175 (Roll no. 603).
12:43:43 P.M. -
H. Res. 355
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 355.
12:42:51 P.M. -
H. Res. 355
Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 355 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2560) to cut, cap, and balance the Federal budget."
12:38:05 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House resumed with one minute speeches.
12:37:42 P.M. -
The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate agreed to S. Con. Res. 25.
12:04:01 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.
12:03:50 P.M. -
The House received a message from the Clerk. The Clerk notified the House that she received a correspondence regarding the election of Janice Hahn to fill the vacancy of the 36th congressional district for the state of California. The correspondent was not a candidate for office and affirms that he is not eligible to contest the election under the law. As such, the Clerk forwarded the correspondence to the House for its disposal. The communication and accompanying document were referred to the Committee on House Administration and ordered printed (House Doc. 112-44).
12:02:55 P.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Cleaver to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:02:35 P.M. -
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day's proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Poe demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the Speaker's approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Poe demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair announced that further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the Speaker's approval of the Journal would be postponed until later in the legislative day.
12:00:57 P.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
12:00:09 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 19.
11:45:29 A.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
10:00:48 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.
10:00:36 A.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable Ted Poe to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:24 A.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JULY 20, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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6:37:47 P.M. -
The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on July 21, 2011.
6:37:36 P.M. -
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
6:37:16 P.M. -
Ms. Foxx moved that the House do now adjourn.
6:36:06 P.M. -
Ms. Foxx filed reports from the Committee on Rules, H. Res. 358 and H. Res. 359.
6:35:59 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 20.
5:54:00 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
5:51:15 P.M. -
The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notice stating that the national emergency with respect to the former regime of Charles Taylor is to continue in effect beyond its anniversary date - referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 112-45).
3:49:51 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
3:47:59 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
3:47:52 P.M. -
H.J. Res. 66
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:47:49 P.M. -
H.J. Res. 66
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
3:24:20 P.M. -
H.J. Res. 66
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.J. Res. 66.
3:24:10 P.M. -
H.J. Res. 66
Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:24:00 P.M. -
H.J. Res. 66
Mr. Boustany moved to suspend the rules and pass the resolution, as amended. H.J. Res. 66 — "Approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003."
3:23:07 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
3:22:35 P.M. -
Mr. Wolf filed a report from the Committee on Appropriations on H.R. 2596.
3:22:19 P.M. -
H.R. 2553
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:22:17 P.M. -
H.R. 2553
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 243 - 177 (Roll no. 611).
3:12:16 P.M. -
H.R. 2553
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 187 - 233 (Roll no. 610).
2:41:00 P.M. -
H.R. 2553
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rahall motion to recommit with instructions, pending reservation of a point of order. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to prohibit air carriers from charging a fee for four or fewer items of baggage checked by a member of the Armed Forces who is traveling in scheduled air transportation on official military duty. Subsequently, the reservation of a point of order was withdrawn.
2:40:22 P.M. -
H.R. 2553
Mr. Rahall moved to recommit with instructions to Transportation.
2:39:39 P.M. -
H.R. 2553
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
1:39:19 P.M. -
H.R. 2553
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2553.
1:38:05 P.M. -
H.R. 2553
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2553 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
1:38:00 P.M. -
H.R. 2553
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 357. H.R. 2553 — "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."
1:36:44 P.M. -
H. Res. 357
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:36:44 P.M. -
H. Res. 357
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 242 - 178 (Roll no. 609).
1:29:49 P.M. -
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of H. Res. 357 which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
1:29:48 P.M. -
H. Res. 357
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 239 - 183 (Roll no. 608).
12:26:00 P.M. -
H. Res. 357
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 357.
12:25:29 P.M. -
H. Res. 357
Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 357 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2553) 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."
12:02:03 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.
12:01:34 P.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Bucshon to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:01:29 P.M. -
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:00:24 P.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
12:00:22 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 20.
11:07:09 A.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
10:00:46 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.
10:00:37 A.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable Daniel Webster to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:22 A.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JULY 21, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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9:41:40 P.M. -
The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on July 22, 2011.
9:41:38 P.M. -
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
9:41:28 P.M. -
Mr. Crenshaw moved that the House do now adjourn.
9:40:35 P.M. -
H.R. 2551
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2551 as unfinished business.
9:40:27 P.M. -
H.R. 2551
On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
9:40:12 P.M. -
H.R. 2551
Mr. Crenshaw moved that the committee rise.
9:39:59 P.M. -
H.R. 2551
On agreeing to the Flake amendment; Failed by voice vote.
9:31:54 P.M. -
H.R. 2551
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 359, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Flake amendment.
9:31:34 P.M. -
H.R. 2551
An amendment, offered by Mr. Flake, numbered 11 printed in House Report 112-173 to prohibit use of funds by Members, committees, and leadership for purchase of online ads that link to a website maintained by Members, committees, and leadership offices.
9:30:08 P.M. -
H.R. 2551
On agreeing to the Flake amendment; Failed by voice vote.
9:22:47 P.M. -
H.R. 2551
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 359, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Flake amendment.
9:22:14 P.M. -
H.R. 2551
An amendment, offered by Mr. Flake, numbered 10 printed in House Report 112-173 to require all mail funded by the Members' representational allowance and from funds for official mail for committees and leadership offices of the House bear the official letterhead of the Member, committee, or office involved.
9:22:07 P.M. -
H.R. 2551
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
9:21:54 P.M. -
H.R. 2551
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2551 — "Making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes."
9:20:56 P.M. -
H.R. 2551
ORDER OF PROCEDURE - Mr. Crenshaw asked unanimous consent that during further consideration of H.R. 2551 pursuant to H. Res. 359, the following amendments be permitted to be offered out of the specified order: Amendment No. 10 by Mr. Flake; Amendment No. 11 by Mr. Flake. Agreed to without objection.
9:20:55 P.M. -
H.R. 2551
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2551 as unfinished business.
9:20:47 P.M. -
H.R. 2551
On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
9:20:28 P.M. -
H.R. 2551
Mr. Crenshaw moved that the Committee rise.
9:19:54 P.M. -
H.R. 2551
On agreeing to the Hanna amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
9:15:49 P.M. -
H.R. 2551
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 359, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hanna amendment.
9:15:07 P.M. -
H.R. 2551
An amendment, offered by Mr. Hanna, numbered 16 printed in House Report 112-173 to prohibit use of funds by the Chief Administrative Officer to make any payments from any MRA for the leasing of a vehicle in an amount that exceeds $1,000 in any month.
9:14:34 P.M. -
H.R. 2551
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Thompson (PA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Honda demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
9:03:23 P.M. -
H.R. 2551
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 359, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Thompson (PA) amendment.
9:03:06 P.M. -
H.R. 2551
An amendment, offered by Mr. Thompson (PA), numbered 15 printed in House Report 112-173 to prohibit use of funds to purchase, acquire, install, or use any medium screw base compact fluorescent lamp or light bulb (CFL).
9:02:37 P.M. -
H.R. 2551
On agreeing to the Paulsen amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
8:58:40 P.M. -
H.R. 2551
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 359, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Paulsen amendment.
8:58:37 P.M. -
H.R. 2551
An amendment, offered by Mr. Paulsen, numbered 14 printed in House Report 112-173 to prevent use of funds to distribute printed copies of the Congressional Record to Member offices.
8:57:51 P.M. -
H.R. 2551
On agreeing to the Paulsen amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
8:56:44 P.M. -
H.R. 2551
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 359, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Paulsen amendment.
8:56:30 P.M. -
H.R. 2551
An amendment, offered by Mr. Paulsen, numbered 13 printed in House Report 112-173 to prevent the distribution of printed legislation to Member offices unless a Member requests the legislation.
8:55:28 P.M. -
H.R. 2551
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Stutzman amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Crenshaw demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
8:46:34 P.M. -
H.R. 2551
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 359, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Stutzman amendment.
8:46:15 P.M. -
H.R. 2551
An amendment, offered by Mr. Stutzman, numbered 8 printed in House Report 112-173 to reduce the GPO funding by $4,946,140.80 by transferring $3,414,150.29 from GPO, Congressional Printing and Binding and $1,531,990.51 from GPO, Office of Superintendent of Documents, to the spending reduction account.
8:45:55 P.M. -
H.R. 2551
On agreeing to the Altmire amendment; as modified Agreed to by voice vote.
8:40:52 P.M. -
H.R. 2551
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 359, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Altmire amendment, as modified.
8:40:40 P.M. -
H.R. 2551
Altmire amendment; modified by unanimous consent.
8:40:11 P.M. -
H.R. 2551
An amendment, offered by Mr. Altmire, numbered 7, as modified, printed in House Report 112-173 to restore $1 million in funding to the Thirty-Year Mass Deacidification Program with the Library of Congress' Salaries and Expenses Account.
8:39:41 P.M. -
H.R. 2551
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the 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.
8:33:15 P.M. -
H.R. 2551
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 359, the Committee of the Whole proceed with 10 minutes of debate on the Broun (GA) amendment.
8:33:05 P.M. -
H.R. 2551
An amendment, offered by Mr. Broun (GA), numbered 6 printed in House Report 112-173 to reduce funding for the Botanic Garden to the FY 2008 level (a $3,192,000 reduction) and apply the savings to the spending reduction account.
8:30:14 P.M. -
H.R. 2551
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Hayworth amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Hayworth demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
8:24:20 P.M. -
H.R. 2551
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 359, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hayworth amendment.
8:24:07 P.M. -
H.R. 2551
An amendment, offered by Ms. Hayworth, numbered 5 printed in House Report 112-173 to reduce funding for the Botanic Garden by $632,780 and apply the savings to the spending reduction account.
8:23:05 P.M. -
H.R. 2551
On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment; Failed by voice vote.
8:19:57 P.M. -
H.R. 2551
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 359, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Broun (GA) amendment.
8:19:54 P.M. -
H.R. 2551
An amendment, offered by Mr. Broun (GA), numbered 4 printed in House Report 112-173 to reduce funding for the Office of Compliance to the FY 2008 level ($467,000 reduction) and transfers the savings to the spending reduction account.
8:18:30 P.M. -
H.R. 2551
On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment; Failed by voice vote.
8:13:02 P.M. -
H.R. 2551
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 359, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Broun (GA) amendment.
8:12:42 P.M. -
H.R. 2551
An amendment, offered by Mr. Broun (GA), numbered 3 printed in House Report 112-173 to reduce funding for the Joint Economic Committee by $1,050,750 (25%) and transfers those dollars to the spending reduction account.
8:12:16 P.M. -
H.R. 2551
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Watt(NC) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Watt(NC) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
8:00:36 P.M. -
H.R. 2551
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 359, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Watt (NC) amendment.
8:00:17 P.M. -
H.R. 2551
An amendment, offered by Mr. Watt, numbered 2 printed in House Report 112-173 to reduce funding for the Office of Congressional Ethics (OCE) by 40% ($619,200) and transfer the funds to the Spending Reduction Account.
7:59:51 P.M. -
H.R. 2551
On agreeing to the Honda amendment Agreed to by voice vote.
7:58:05 P.M. -
H.R. 2551
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 359, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Honda amendment.
7:57:46 P.M. -
H.R. 2551
An amendment, offered by Mr. Honda, numbered 1 printed in House Report 112-173 to transfer Member Transition Activities funds to increase the Capitol Police fund by $1,000,000 in order to establish a Security Fund for Member's District Office Security Upgrades.
7:29:18 P.M. -
H.R. 2551
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 2551.
7:29:06 P.M. -
H.R. 2551
The Speaker designated the Honorable Rob Woodall to act as Chairman of the Committee.
7:29:06 P.M. -
H.R. 2551
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 359 and Rule XVIII.
7:28:57 P.M. -
H.R. 2551
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2551 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.
7:28:52 P.M. -
H.R. 2551
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 359. H.R. 2551 — "Making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes."
7:27:07 P.M. -
H.R. 2551
ORDER OF BUSINESS - Mr. Crenshaw asked unanimous consent that during consideration of H.R. 2551, pursuant to House Resolution 359, the following amendments be permitted to be offered out of the specified order: Amendment No. 9 by Mr. Moran and Amendment No. 12 by Mr. Holt. Agreed to without objection.
7:27:06 P.M. -
Mr. Bishop (UT) filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 363.
7:26:34 P.M. -
H.R. 1315
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. 1315.
7:26:10 P.M. -
H.R. 1315
The text of H.R. 830, as passed by the House, was appended to the end of H.R. 1315 as new matter.
7:26:02 P.M. -
H.R. 1315
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:26:01 P.M. -
H.R. 1315
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 241 - 173 (Roll no. 621).
7:18:09 P.M. -
H.R. 1315
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 183 - 232 (Roll no. 620).
7:01:46 P.M. -
H.R. 1315
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
6:49:00 P.M. -
H.R. 1315
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Michaud motion to recommit with instructions, pending reservation of a point of order. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to add a new section retaining the current two-thirds majority vote requirement for the Financial Stability Oversight Council to set aside a Consumer Financial Protection Bureau regulation designed to safeguard seniors from fraud relating to their Social Security and Medicare benefits, foreclosure, robosigning, reverse mortgages, and pensions or other retirement savings. Subsequently, the point of order was withdrawn.
6:48:09 P.M. -
H.R. 1315
Mr. Michaud moved to recommit with instructions to Financial Services.
6:47:09 P.M. -
The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S. 1103.
6:46:35 P.M. -
H.R. 1315
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
6:46:01 P.M. -
H.R. 1315
The House adopted the amendments en gross as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
6:45:27 P.M. -
H.R. 1315
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 1315.
6:44:13 P.M. -
H.R. 1315
On agreeing to the Rigell amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 246 - 167 (Roll no. 619).
6:40:38 P.M. -
H.R. 1315
On agreeing to the Maloney amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 168 - 244 (Roll no. 618).
6:37:26 P.M. -
H.R. 1315
On agreeing to the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 175 - 240 (Roll no. 617).
6:33:07 P.M. -
H.R. 1315
On agreeing to the Miller (NC) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 175 - 238 (Roll no. 616).
6:28:49 P.M. -
H.R. 1315
On agreeing to the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 170 - 239 (Roll no. 615).
6:03:50 P.M. -
H.R. 1315
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the question of adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings were postponed.
6:02:44 P.M. -
H.R. 1315
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Rigell amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Miller (NC) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
5:55:37 P.M. -
H.R. 1315
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 358, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rigell amendment.
5:55:12 P.M. -
H.R. 1315
An amendment, offered by Mr. Rigell, numbered 11 printed in House Report 112-172 to require the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to (1) submit an analysis on the impact of its proposed rule or regulation on the financial industry, and (2) an analysis of consumers and small businesses' access to credit as a result of the regulation, to the Financial Stability Oversight Council for the purposes of public review.
5:54:54 P.M. -
H.R. 1315
On agreeing to the Lankford amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
5:47:11 P.M. -
H.R. 1315
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 358, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Lankford amendment.
5:46:48 P.M. -
H.R. 1315
An amendment, offered by Mr. Lankford, numbered 10 printed in House Report 112-172 to require the Inspector General of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System/CFPB to submit an annual report to Congress no later than February 1, 2012, and every year thereafter, which identifies (1) all new guidance/regulation/ru es prescribed by the Bureau, (2) any Bureau authority which overlaps with other federal agencies/departments, (3) Bureau administrative expenses, and (4) Bureau unobligated balances. Would require that the report be posted online and published using existing funds.
5:46:10 P.M. -
H.R. 1315
On agreeing to the DeFazio amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
5:45:48 P.M. -
H.R. 1315
VACATING PROCEEDINGS - Mr. DeFazio asked unanimous consent to vacate the proceedings by which a recorded vote was ordered on the adoption of amendment no. 3 to the end that the amendment be agreed to by the voice vote.
5:45:47 P.M. -
H.R. 1315
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 ayes had prevailed. Mrs. Capito demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
5:37:01 P.M. -
H.R. 1315
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 358, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Maloney amendment.
5:36:45 P.M. -
H.R. 1315
An amendment, offered by Mrs. Maloney, numbered 9 printed in House Report 112-172 to transfer all authority that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau would receive to the Secretary of the Treasury if no Commission Chair is in place by July 21st until such time as a Chair has been confirmed by the Senate.
5:36:21 P.M. -
H.R. 1315
On agreeing to the Chu amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
5:31:17 P.M. -
H.R. 1315
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 358, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Chu amendment.
5:30:56 P.M. -
H.R. 1315
An amendment, offered by Ms. Chu, numbered 8 printed in House Report 112-172 to give additional responsibility to the Commissioner responsible for oversight of the Bureau's activities pertaining to the protection of older consumers, minorities, youth, and veterans. The commissioner would be required to research how language barriers can lead to unfair and abusive lending practices, and report to full Commission ways to protect consumers from these unfair and deceptive practices.
5:30:49 P.M. -
H.R. 1315
On agreeing to the Quigley amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
5:28:07 P.M. -
H.R. 1315
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 358, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Quigley amendment.
5:27:50 P.M. -
H.R. 1315
An amendment, offered by Mr. Quigley, numbered 7 printed in House Report 112-172 to require the Financial Stability Oversight Council to provide live online streaming or broadcasting of Council meetings pertaining to review of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau regulations.
5:27:27 P.M. -
H.R. 1315
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Jackson Lee amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mrs. Capito demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
5:19:42 P.M. -
H.R. 1315
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 358, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee amendment No. 6.
5:19:12 P.M. -
H.R. 1315
An amendment, offered by Ms. Jackson Lee (TX), numbered 6 printed in House Report 112-172 to restore time limits in which the Financial Stability Oversight Council must review and make a determination on regulations issued by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
5:18:44 P.M. -
H.R. 1315
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Miller (NC) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Miller (NC) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
5:10:42 P.M. -
H.R. 1315
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 358, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Miller (NC) amendment.
5:10:25 P.M. -
H.R. 1315
An amendment, offered by Mr. Miller (NC), numbered 5 printed in House Report 112-172 to require specific disclosure of information related to filing agency petitions to the Financial Stability Oversight Council to overturn Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rulemaking.
5:10:00 P.M. -
H.R. 1315
On agreeing to the Paulsen amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
5:05:25 P.M. -
H.R. 1315
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 358, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Paulsen amendment.
5:05:05 P.M. -
H.R. 1315
An amendment, offered by Mr. Paulsen, numbered 4 printed in House Report 112-172 to clarify that the nonvoting members of the council are allowed to petition against any rule made by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), even if they represent an industry the CFPB is not permitted to regulate.
5:02:40 P.M. -
H.R. 1315
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the DeFazio amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. DeFazio demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
4:54:58 P.M. -
H.R. 1315
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 358, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the DeFazio amendment.
4:54:38 P.M. -
H.R. 1315
An amendment, offered by Mr. DeFazio, numbered 3 printed in House Report 112-172 to eliminate potential conflicts of interest by providing that no Member of the Financial Stability Oversight Council may participate in a vote to issue a stay of, or set aside, a regulation issued by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection if said regulation would affect an institution for which that individual was employed in the preceding 2 years.
4:53:51 P.M. -
H.R. 1315
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Jackson Lee amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Jackson Lee demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
4:46:06 P.M. -
H.R. 1315
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 358, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee amendment.
4:45:43 P.M. -
H.R. 1315
An amendment, offered by Ms. Jackson Lee (TX), numbered 2 printed in House Report 112-172 to restore a 2/3 majority vote in order for the Financial Stability Oversight Council to overrule Consumer Financial Protection Bureau regulation.
4:45:11 P.M. -
H.R. 1315
On agreeing to the Maloney amendment; Failed by voice vote.
4:36:40 P.M. -
H.R. 1315
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 358, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Maloney amendment.
4:36:16 P.M. -
H.R. 1315
An amendment, offered by Mrs. Maloney, numbered 1 printed in House Report 112-172 to strike Section 1023 of the Dodd-Frank Act giving the Financial Stability Oversight Council the ability to override Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rules.
3:21:34 P.M. -
H.R. 1315
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 1315.
3:21:23 P.M. -
H.R. 1315
The Speaker designated the Honorable Ted Poe to act as Chairman of the Committee.
3:21:22 P.M. -
H.R. 1315
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 358 and Rule XVIII.
3:20:38 P.M. -
H.R. 1315
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1315 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. In lieu of the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Financial Services now printed in the bill, it shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of the Rules Committee Print dated July 14, 2011.
3:20:33 P.M. -
H.R. 1315
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 358. H.R. 1315 — "To amend the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act to strengthen the review authority of the Financial Stability Oversight Council of regulations issued by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection."
3:20:32 P.M. -
H. Res. 358
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:20:31 P.M. -
H. Res. 358
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 238 - 177 (Roll no. 614).
3:12:17 P.M. -
H. Res. 358
Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 358 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1315) to amend the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act to strengthen the review authority of the Financial Stability Oversight Council of regulations issued by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, and for other purposes."
3:12:12 P.M. -
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of H. Res. 358, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
3:12:11 P.M. -
H. Res. 359
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:12:10 P.M. -
H. Res. 359
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 239 - 172 (Roll no. 613).
2:47:57 P.M. -
H. Res. 359
The previous question was ordered without objection.
2:11:08 P.M. -
H. Res. 359
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 359.
2:11:04 P.M. -
H. Res. 359
Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 359 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2551) making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes."
2:10:01 P.M. -
H. Res. 358
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 358, the Chair put the question on adoption of the resolution and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mrs. Slaughter demanded the yeas and nay, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the resolution until later in the legislative day.
1:07:00 P.M. -
H. Res. 358
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 358.
1:06:56 P.M. -
H. Res. 358
Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 358 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1315) to amend the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act to strengthen the review authority of the Financial Stability Oversight Council of regulations issued by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, and for other purposes."
1:06:40 P.M. -
H. Res. 358
On question of consideration of the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 227 - 173 (Roll no. 612).
12:42:32 P.M. -
H. Res. 358
At the conclusion of debate on the Fudge point of order, the Chair put the question on consideration of the resolution.
12:24:33 P.M. -
H. Res. 358
POINT OF ORDER AGAINST CONSIDERATION - Ms. Fudge stated that the provisions of H. Res. 358 violate section 426(a) of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 by imposing an unfunded mandate and made a point of order against the consideration of the resolution. Subsequently, the Chair noted that the required threshold of identifying the specific language in question had been met, and the House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the question of consideration. At the conclusion of debate on the question of consideration, the Chair will put the question to wit: Will the House now consider the resolution?
12:23:00 P.M. -
H. Res. 358
By direction of the Committee on Rules, Mr. Sessions called up the resolution, H. Res. 358, and asked for its immediate consideration.
12:03:35 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.
12:03:08 P.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Walz of MN to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:01:20 P.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
12:00:00 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 21.
11:40:09 A.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
11:23:24 A.M. -
MORNING-HOUR DEBATE - The House resumed with Morning-Hour Debate.
11:22:02 A.M. -
The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed H.R. 2055 amended. The Senate insisted on its amendment, requested a conference with the House, and appointed conferees.
10:01:07 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.
10:01:02 A.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable Eric A. "Rick" Crawford to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:20 A.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JULY 22, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on July 25, 2011.
1:01:08 P.M. -
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
1:01:01 P.M. -
Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn.
11:29:04 A.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
11:25:13 A.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
11:25:00 A.M. -
Mr. Crenshaw asked unanimous consent That when the House adjourns on Friday, July 22, 2011, it adjourn to meet on Monday, July 25, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. for Morning-Hour debate and 12:00 p.m for legislative business. Agreed to without objection.
11:24:38 A.M. -
H.R. 2551
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
11:24:37 A.M. -
H.R. 2551
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 252 - 159 (Roll no. 629).
11:07:17 A.M. -
H.R. 2551
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.
11:06:58 A.M. -
H.R. 2551
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
11:05:56 A.M. -
H.R. 2551
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2551.
11:05:41 A.M. -
H.R. 2551
On agreeing to the Moran amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 179 - 234 (Roll no. 628).
11:01:08 A.M. -
H.R. 2551
On agreeing to the Holt amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 176 - 235 (Roll no. 627).
10:56:55 A.M. -
H.R. 2551
On agreeing to the Thompson (PA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 130 - 283 (Roll no. 626).
10:50:24 A.M. -
H.R. 2551
On agreeing to the Stutzman amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 218 - 194 (Roll no. 625).
10:45:54 A.M. -
H.R. 2551
On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 153 - 260 (Roll no. 624).
10:40:58 A.M. -
H.R. 2551
On agreeing to the Hayworth amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 299 - 112 (Roll no. 623).
10:36:04 A.M. -
H.R. 2551
On agreeing to the Watt amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 102 - 302, 7 Present (Roll no. 622).
10:03:00 A.M. -
H.R. 2551
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on adoption of amendments, which were debated earlier and on which further proceedings were postponed.
10:02:26 A.M. -
H.R. 2551
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
10:02:00 A.M. -
H.R. 2551
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2551 — "Making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes."
10:01:58 A.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 22.
9:41:12 A.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
9:39:49 A.M. -
The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed H.R. 1383 amended.
9:39:16 A.M. -
H.R. 2551
On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
9:39:05 A.M. -
H.R. 2551
Mr. Crenshaw moved that the committee rise.
9:38:18 A.M. -
H.R. 2551
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Moran amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Moran demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
9:27:28 A.M. -
H.R. 2551
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 359, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Moran amendment.
9:27:26 A.M. -
H.R. 2551
An amendment, offered by Mr. Moran, numbered 9 printed in House Report 112-173 to prohibit the use of funds for polystyrene containers in the food service facilities of the House of Representatives.
9:24:35 A.M. -
H.R. 2551
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Holt amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Crenshaw demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
9:14:20 A.M. -
H.R. 2551
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 359, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Holt amendment.
9:14:18 A.M. -
H.R. 2551
An amendment, offered by Mr. Holt, numbered 12 printed in House Report 112-173 to provide $2.5 million for the congressional Office of Technology Assessment and reduce funding for the House Historic Buildings Revitalization Trust Fund by the same amount.
9:12:41 A.M. -
H.R. 2551
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
9:12:23 A.M. -
H.R. 2551
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2551 — "Making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes."
9:02:02 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.
9:01:34 A.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Fitzpatrick to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:01:28 A.M. -
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
9:00:25 A.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
9:00:14 A.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JULY 25, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on July 26, 2011.
9:31:11 P.M. -
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
9:31:00 P.M. -
Mr. Broun (GA) moved that the House do now adjourn.
7:31:39 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
7:28:13 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
7:27:20 P.M. -
The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notification of the national emergency with respect to the unusual and extraordinary threat that significant transnational criminal organizations pose to the national security, foreign policy, and economy of the United States - referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 112-46).
7:25:13 P.M. -
H.R. 1383
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
7:17:58 P.M. -
H.R. 1383
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments to H.R. 1383.
7:17:40 P.M. -
H.R. 1383
Mr. Miller (FL) moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments.
7:16:54 P.M. -
S. 1103
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:16:51 P.M. -
S. 1103
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
7:06:07 P.M. -
S. 1103
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1103.
7:06:06 P.M. -
S. 1103
Considered under suspension of the rules.
7:05:49 P.M. -
S. 1103
Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 1103 — "To extend the term of the incumbent Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation."
7:04:10 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
7:03:45 P.M. -
Mr. Webster filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 370.
7:02:48 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2584 as unfinished business.
7:02:33 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
On motion to rise Agreed to by voice vote.
7:02:18 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
Mr. Simpson moved to rise.
7:02:02 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
On agreeing to the Hochul amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 141 - 271 (Roll no. 636).
6:55:59 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
On agreeing to the Richmond amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 221 - 192 (Roll no. 635).
6:49:52 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
On agreeing to the Cleaver amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 165 - 248 (Roll no. 634).
6:43:19 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
On agreeing to the Huelskamp amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 126 - 284 (Roll no. 633).
6:36:40 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
On agreeing to the Moran amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 175 - 237 (Roll no. 632).
6:10:22 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
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.
6:09:21 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Hochul amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Hochul demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
6:05:48 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 363, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Hochul amendment under the five-minute rule.
6:05:41 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
An amendment, offered by Ms. Hochul, to reduce the amount in the Bureau of Land Management account available for the processing of applications for drilling permits by $4,452,000.
6:04:26 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
On agreeing to the Richmond amendment; Failed by voice vote.
5:59:33 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 363, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Richmond amendment under the five-minute rule.
5:59:30 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
An amendment, offered by Mr. Richmond, to reduce the Management of Lands and Resources account by $10,617,000 and increase the North American Wetlands Conservation Fund account by the same amount.
5:58:02 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
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.
5:53:09 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 363, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Richmond amendment under the five-minute rule.
5:53:06 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
An amendment, offered by Mr. Richmond, to reduce the Management of Lands and Resources account by $6,000,000 and increase the Regulation and Enforcement, Ocean Energy Management account by $5,000,000.
3:46:46 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Cleaver amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Moran demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
3:39:48 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 363, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Cleaver amendment under the five-minute rule.
3:38:12 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
MOMENT OF SILENCE - The House in the Committee of the Whole observed a moment of silence in memory of Officer Jacob J. Chestnut and Detective John M. Gibson of the United States Capitol Police.
3:37:11 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
An amendment, offered by Mr. Cleaver, to reduce the Management of Lands and Resources account by $3,000,000 and increase the Environmental Programs and Management account by $3,000,000.
3:36:27 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Huelskamp amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Huelskamp demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
3:19:58 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 363, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Huelskamp amendment under the five-minute rule.
3:18:50 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
An amendment, offered by Mr. Huelskamp, to reduce the various accounts by $3,000,231,000 and applies the savings to the spending reduction account.
3:18:09 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Moran amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Simpson demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
3:08:31 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 363, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Moran amendment under the five-minute rule.
3:06:34 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
An amendment, offered by Mr. Moran, to reduce the funds in the Management of Lands and Resources account by $18,663,000 and increase the Indian Health Facilities account by $18,663,000.
2:58:52 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
On agreeing to the Simpson amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
2:58:28 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
Amendments en bloc offered by Mr. Simpson, to make technical and conforming changes to the bill.
2:12:20 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
Subsequently, the Committee resumed it's sitting.
2:11:17 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
The Committee of the Whole rose informally to receive a message from the President.
1:48:30 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 2584.
1:48:20 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
The Speaker designated the Honorable John Campbell to act as Chairman of the Committee.
1:48:19 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 363 and Rule XVIII.
1:47:26 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2584 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. Bill is open to amendments. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. The Chair of the Committee of the Whole may accord priority in recognition on the basis of whether the Member offering an amendment has caused it to be printed in the portion of the Congressional Record designated for that purpose in clause 8 of rule XVIII.
1:47:21 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 363. H.R. 2584 — "Making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes."
1:46:52 P.M. -
On approving the Journal Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 233 - 108, 2 Present (Roll no. 631).
1:36:55 P.M. -
H.R. 1309
House requested return of papers pursuant to H. Res. 368
1:36:20 P.M. -
H. Res. 363
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:36:19 P.M. -
H. Res. 363
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 205 - 131 (Roll no. 630).
1:05:45 P.M. -
H. Res. 363
Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 363 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2584) making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes."
1:04:23 P.M. -
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of H. Res. 363 and on agreeing to the Speaker's approval of the Journal, both of which further proceedings had been postponed.
1:04:22 P.M. -
H. Res. 368
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:04:14 P.M. -
H. Res. 368
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
1:04:00 P.M. -
H. Res. 368
Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 368 — "Requesting return of official papers on H.R. 1309."
1:03:21 P.M. -
H. Res. 363
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 363, the Chair put the question on adoption of the resolution and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Bishop (UT) demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption until later in the legislative day.
1:02:46 P.M. -
H. Res. 363
The previous question was ordered without objection.
12:18:19 P.M. -
H. Res. 363
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 363.
12:18:03 P.M. -
H. Res. 363
Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 363 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2584) making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes."
12:16:00 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 July 22, 2011 at 3:28 p.m.: That the Senate passed S. Res. 234 and S. 300.
12:03:39 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
12:03:12 P.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Clay to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:02:52 P.M. -
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Speaker announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day's proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Poe (TX) 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. Poe (TX) demanded the yeas and nays and the Speaker announced that further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the Speaker's approval of the Journal would be postponed until later in the legislative day.
12:01:03 P.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
12:00:17 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 25.
10:07:00 A.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
10:01:09 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.
10:01:06 A.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable John Campbell to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:22 A.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JULY 26, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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11:34:19 P.M. -
The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on July 27, 2011.
11:34:18 P.M. -
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
11:34:00 P.M. -
Mr. Simpson moved that the House do now adjourn.
11:33:18 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2584 as unfinished business.
11:33:05 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
On motion that the Committee now rise Agreed to by voice vote.
11:32:39 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
Mr. Simpson moved that the Committee now rise.
11:31:49 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
On agreeing to the Gosar amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
11:24:27 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 363, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Gosar amendment under the five-minute rule.
11:24:23 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
An amendment, offered by Mr. Gosar, to increase Indian Health Services by $4.4 million
11:23:12 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
On agreeing to the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment; Failed by voice vote.
11:14:32 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 363, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment under the five-minute rule.
11:14:30 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
An amendment, offered by Ms. Jackson Lee (TX), to increase FS state and private forestry by $4 million, offset by the Office of the Secretary.
11:13:45 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Scalise amendment, as modified, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Scalise demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
11:10:36 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
Scalise amendment; modified by unanimous consent. The modification proposes to strike the second instruction of the amendment.
10:58:28 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 363, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Scalise amendment under the five-minute rule.
10:58:25 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
An amendment, offered by Mr. Scalise, to decrease the Office of the Secretary by $420,000.
10:58:04 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Reed amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Reed demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
10:51:59 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 363, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Reed amendment No. 44 under the five-minute rule.
10:51:38 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
An amendment, offered by Mr. Reed, numbered 44 printed in the Congressional Record to increase FS state and private forestry by $8.291 million.
10:50:36 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Dold amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Dold demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
10:44:54 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 363, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Dold amendment under the five-minute rule.
10:44:49 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
An amendment, offered by Mr. Dold, to increase EPA/EPM geographic programs by $24.7 million.
10:43:31 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
On agreeing to the Gosar amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
10:36:11 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 363, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Gosar amendment under the five-minute rule.
10:36:06 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
An amendment, offered by Mr. Gosar, to allow use of funds in the bill to operate charter schools.
10:31:24 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
By unanimous consent, the Mica amendment was withdrawn.
10:26:57 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 363, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Mica amendment under the five-minute rule.
10:26:46 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
An amendment, offered by Mr. Mica, to increase funding for the National Parks Construction account by $2 million offset by a decrease in the funding for Environmental Programs and Management by a similar amount.
10:25:07 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
On agreeing to the Carter amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
10:15:22 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 363, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Carter amendment under the five-minute rule.
10:15:17 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
An amendment, offered by Mr. Carter, to increase and then decrease funding for National Park Service Construction by $1 million.
10:14:38 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
By unanimous consent, the Norton amendment was withdrawn.
10:03:11 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 363, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Norton amendment under the five-minute rule.
10:03:08 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
An amendment, offered by Ms. Norton, to reduce and then increase the funding for National Recreation and Preservation by $300,000 in order to initiate a study by the Park Service on the use of parks and their facilities.
10:02:56 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Amash amendment No. 5, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Amash demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
9:55:46 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 363, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Amash amendment No. 5 under the five-minute rule.
9:55:43 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
An amendment, offered by Mr. Amash, to reduce funding for the Operation of the National Park System by $2,206,000 by striking funding for the National Capital Performing Arts/Capital Concerts and to apply the savings to the spending reduction account.
9:54:23 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
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 that 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.
9:41:55 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 363, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Tonko amendment under the five-minute rule.
9:41:51 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
An amendment, offered by Mr. Tonko, to increase funding for National Recreation and Preservation by $8,408,000 offset by a reduction in funding for the Operation of the National Park System by a similar amount.
9:40:39 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
On agreeing to the Griffin (AR) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
9:35:19 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 363, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Griffin amendment under the five-minute rule.
9:35:17 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
An amendment, offered by Mr. Griffin (AR), to increase funding for the North American Wetlands Conservation Fund by $3 million offset by a reduction in funding for Environmental Programs and Management by a similar amount.
9:34:06 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Dicks amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Dicks demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
8:38:35 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole continued with debate on the Dicks amendment under the five-minute rule.
8:38:29 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
8:38:18 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2584 — "Making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes."
8:37:52 P.M. -
Mr. Scott (SC) filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 372.
8:35:42 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2584 as unfinished business.
8:35:32 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
8:35:14 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
Mr. Simpson moved that the Committee rise.
8:15:26 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 363, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Dicks amendment under the five-minute rule.
8:15:22 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
An amendment, offered by Mr. Dicks, to strike the proviso relating to funding limitations in the Endangered Species Act.
8:15:01 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
On agreeing to the Tipton amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
8:13:58 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
An amendment, offered by Mr. Tipton, to increase funding for land acquisition by $2.5 million and to increase funding for acquisition of lands for national forests special acts by $2.5 million offset by a reduction in funds of $5 million from environmental programs and management accounts.
8:12:18 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
On agreeing to the Lamborn amendment; Failed by voice vote.
7:54:50 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 363, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Lamborn amendment under the five-minute rule.
7:54:29 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
An amendment, offered by Mr. Lamborn, to zero out land acquisition accounts of BLM, FWS, NPS, and FS.
7:53:35 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
On agreeing to the Bass (NH) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
7:41:50 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 363, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Bass (NH) amendment under the five-minute rule.
7:41:20 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
An amendment, offered by Mr. Bass (NH), to increase land acquisition accounts of BLM by $1 million, FWS by $4 million , NPS by $4 million, and FS by $4 million, offset by the Office of the Secretary.
7:27:02 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Clarke (MI) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Clarke (MI) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
7:16:58 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 363, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Clarke (MI) amendment under the five-minute rule.
7:16:50 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
An amendment, offered by Mr. Clarke (MI), to increase EPA/EPM by $10,000,000, offset by BLM/MLR (Asian carp).
7:15:34 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
7:15:00 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2584 — "Making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes."
7:14:28 P.M. -
H.R. 2056
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Westmoreland objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
6:57:10 P.M. -
H.R. 2056
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2056.
6:57:00 P.M. -
H.R. 2056
Considered under suspension of the rules.
6:57:00 P.M. -
H.R. 2056
Mr. Westmoreland moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2056 — "To instruct the Inspector General of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation to study the impact of insured depository institution failures, and for other purposes."
6:56:05 P.M. -
H.R. 2608
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:56:00 P.M. -
H.R. 2608
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
6:46:57 P.M. -
H.R. 2608
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2608.
6:46:51 P.M. -
H.R. 2608
Considered under suspension of the rules.
6:46:16 P.M. -
H.R. 2608
Mr. Hanna moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2608 — "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."
6:45:37 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
6:44:46 P.M. -
H.R. 1938
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:44:44 P.M. -
H.R. 1938
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 279 - 147, 1 Present (Roll no. 650).
6:37:49 P.M. -
H.R. 1938
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 181 - 248 (Roll no. 649).
6:22:20 P.M. -
H.R. 1938
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
6:11:42 P.M. -
H.R. 1938
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Sutton motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to require that the President take all necessary actions to ensure that the Keystone pipeline does not result in unfair increases in gas price and that eminent domain is not used to seize farmland to build the pipeline.
6:09:16 P.M. -
H.R. 1938
Ms. Sutton moved to recommit with instructions to Energy and Commerce.
6:08:01 P.M. -
H.R. 1938
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.
6:07:39 P.M. -
H.R. 1938
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
6:07:03 P.M. -
H.R. 1938
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 1938.
6:06:43 P.M. -
H.R. 1938
On agreeing to the Kucinich amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 164 - 261 (Roll no. 648).
6:03:19 P.M. -
H.R. 1938
On agreeing to the Johnson (GA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 163 - 263 (Roll no. 647).
5:57:50 P.M. -
H.R. 1938
On agreeing to the Hanabusa amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 168 - 260 (Roll no. 646).
5:53:50 P.M. -
H.R. 1938
On agreeing to the Rush amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 161 - 265 (Roll no. 645).
5:49:42 P.M. -
H.R. 1938
On agreeing to the Murphy (CT) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 152 - 275 (Roll no. 644).
5:45:59 P.M. -
H.R. 1938
On agreeing to the Cohen amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 155 - 272 (Roll no. 643).
5:41:53 P.M. -
H.R. 1938
On agreeing to the Eshoo amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 163 - 264 (Roll no. 642).
5:37:39 P.M. -
H.R. 1938
On agreeing to the Rush amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 164 - 261, 1 Present (Roll no. 641).
5:31:00 P.M. -
MOMENT OF SILENCE - The House observed a moment of silence for the men and women serving in the Armed Forces in Iraq and Afghanistan.
5:30:26 P.M. -
H.R. 1938
On agreeing to the Welch amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 164 - 260 (Roll no. 640).
5:04:48 P.M. -
H.R. 1938
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.
5:03:33 P.M. -
H.R. 1938
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Kucinich amendment No. 11, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Kucinich demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
4:53:23 P.M. -
H.R. 1938
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 370, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Kucinich amendment No. 11.
4:53:00 P.M. -
H.R. 1938
An amendment, offered by Mr. Kucinich, numbered 11 printed in House Report 112-181 to require an analysis of the effect of the proposed pipeline on manipulation of oil markets and increased gas prices for American consumers.
4:52:49 P.M. -
H.R. 1938
On agreeing to the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
4:46:59 P.M. -
H.R. 1938
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 370, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment No. 10.
4:46:55 P.M. -
H.R. 1938
An amendment, offered by Ms. Jackson Lee (TX), numbered 10 printed in House Report 112-181 to add a sense of Congress that the United States must decrease its dependence on oil from countries that are hostile to the interests of the United States of America and that Canada has long been a strong trading partner and increasing access to their energy resources will create jobs in the United States.
4:46:11 P.M. -
H.R. 1938
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Johnson (Ga) amendment No. 9, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Johnson (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.
4:37:21 P.M. -
H.R. 1938
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 370, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Johnson (GA) amendment No. 9.
4:36:58 P.M. -
H.R. 1938
An amendment, offered by Mr. Johnson (GA), numbered 9 printed in House Report 112-181 to require a study on the health impacts of increased air pollution in communities surrounding the refineries that will transport diluted bitumen through the proposed Keystone XL pipeline.
4:36:15 P.M. -
H.R. 1938
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Hanabusa amendment No. 8, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Terry demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
4:29:25 P.M. -
H.R. 1938
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 370, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hanabusa amendment No. 8.
4:29:22 P.M. -
H.R. 1938
An amendment, offered by Ms. Hanabusa, numbered 8 printed in House Report 112-181 to require that a Presidential Permit approving the construction and operation of the Keystone XL pipeline will not be issued unless the Secretary of Energy in consultation with the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), certify that the applicant has calculated a worst-case oil spill scenario for the proposed pipeline; and has demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Secretary and the PHMSA that the applicant possesses the capability and technology to respond immediately and effectively to such a worst-case scenario.
4:28:44 P.M. -
H.R. 1938
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Rush amendment No. 7, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Rush demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
4:17:44 P.M. -
H.R. 1938
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 370, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rush amendment No. 7.
4:17:37 P.M. -
H.R. 1938
An amendment, offered by Mr. Rush, numbered 7 printed in House Report 112-181 to extend the deadline for permit decision to 120 days after final environmental impact statement or until January 1, 2012.
4:16:51 P.M. -
H.R. 1938
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Murphy (CT) amendment No. 6, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Terry demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
4:06:12 P.M. -
H.R. 1938
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 370, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Murphy (CT) amendment No. 6.
4:05:48 P.M. -
H.R. 1938
An amendment, offered by Mr. Murphy (CT), numbered 6 printed in House Report 112-181 to add findings language noting that construction of the pipeline would permit a new source of oil exports to China and other nations.
4:05:12 P.M. -
H.R. 1938
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Cohen amendment No. 5, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Cohen demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
3:58:05 P.M. -
H.R. 1938
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 370, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Cohen amendment.
3:58:02 P.M. -
H.R. 1938
An amendment, offered by Mr. Cohen, numbered 5 printed in House Report 112-181 to strike finding 16 and replaces it with language that outlines TransCanada's recent pipeline safety issues with the Keystone pipeline.
3:57:34 P.M. -
H.R. 1938
On agreeing to the Christensen amendment; Failed by voice vote.
3:47:52 P.M. -
H.R. 1938
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 370, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Christensen amendment.
3:47:49 P.M. -
H.R. 1938
An amendment, offered by Mrs. Christensen, numbered 4 printed in House Report 112-181 to include a finding stating that the Supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Statement estimates that the Keystone XL pipeline would increase carbon pollution associated with United States fuel use by up to 23,000,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide.
3:46:26 P.M. -
H.R. 1938
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Eshoo amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Eshoo demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
3:39:17 P.M. -
H.R. 1938
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 370, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Eshoo amendment.
3:39:15 P.M. -
H.R. 1938
An amendment, offered by Ms. Eshoo, numbered 3 printed in House Report 112-181 to include a finding stating the PHMSA Administrator testified at a Congressional hearing and stated that the PHMSA had not done a study analyzing the risks associated with transporting diluted bitumen. Amendment would also require PHMSA to complete a review of the risks associated with transporting diluted bitumen, and whether current pipeline regulations are sufficient.
3:38:48 P.M. -
H.R. 1938
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Rush amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Rush demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
3:28:49 P.M. -
H.R. 1938
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 370, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rush amendment.
3:28:46 P.M. -
H.R. 1938
An amendment, offered by Mr. Rush, numbered 2 printed in House Report 112-181 to strike paragraph 15 of the findings section.
3:27:22 P.M. -
H.R. 1938
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Welch amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Terry demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
3:18:44 P.M. -
H.R. 1938
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 370, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Welch amendment.
3:18:41 P.M. -
H.R. 1938
An amendment, offered by Mr. Welch, numbered 1 printed in House Report 112-181 to add language to the findings section that states that the Keystone XL pipeline would run through the Ogallala Aquifer and explains the risk involved with this route.
2:03:16 P.M. -
H.R. 1938
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 1938.
2:02:15 P.M. -
H.R. 1938
The Speaker designated the Honorable Jo Ann Emerson to act as Chairwoman of the Committee.
2:02:14 P.M. -
H.R. 1938
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 370 and Rule XVIII.
2:01:58 P.M. -
H.R. 1938
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1938 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit with or without is in order. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order. The resolution waives all points of order against consideration of the bill. All points of order against the amendments printed in this report are waived. The waiver of all points of order is prophylactic.
2:01:53 P.M. -
H.R. 1938
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 370. H.R. 1938 — "To direct the President to expedite the consideration and approval of the construction and operation of the Keystone XL oil pipeline, and for other purposes."
1:55:35 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 26.
1:50:53 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
1:49:51 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess pursuant to H. Res. 299. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
1:49:23 P.M. -
On approving the Journal Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 313 - 111, 2 Present (Roll no. 639).
1:43:06 P.M. -
H.R. 1383
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:43:05 P.M. -
H.R. 1383
On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 424 - 0 (Roll no. 638).
1:35:50 P.M. -
H. Res. 370
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:35:49 P.M. -
H. Res. 370
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 246 - 171 (Roll no. 637).
1:11:25 P.M. -
H. Res. 370
Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 370 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1938) to direct the President to expedite the consideration and approval of the construction and operation of the Keystone XL oil pipeline, and for other purposes."
1:11:10 P.M. -
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of H. Res. 370, a motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments to H.R. 1383 and approval of the Speaker's journal all of which were debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
1:11:02 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 26.
1:02:58 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
1:01:55 P.M. -
H. Res. 370
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 370, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Hastings(FL) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on agreeing to the resolution until a time to be announced.
1:01:37 P.M. -
H. Res. 370
The previous question was ordered without objection.
12:33:51 P.M. -
H. Res. 370
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 370.
12:31:11 P.M. -
H. Res. 370
Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 370 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1938) to direct the President to expedite the consideration and approval of the construction and operation of the Keystone XL oil pipeline, and for other purposes."
12:04:14 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.
12:03:49 P.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Pitts to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:03:15 P.M. -
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day's proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Brooks demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the Speaker's approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Brooks demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair announced that further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the Speaker's approval of the Journal would be postponed until later in the legislative day.
12:00:49 P.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by Reverend Miroslaus Stelmaszczyk, Holy Family Church, Creighton, Pennsylvania
12:00:43 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 26.
11:07:13 A.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
10:01:24 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.
10:00:57 A.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable Dennis A. Ross to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:43 A.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JULY 27, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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10:04:28 P.M. -
The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on July 28, 2011.
10:04:26 P.M. -
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
10:04:12 P.M. -
Mr. Paulsen moved that the House do now adjourn.
10:03:21 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2584 as unfinished business.
10:02:21 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
10:02:09 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
Mr. Simpson moved that the Committee rise.
9:57:07 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 363, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Broun (GA) amendment under the five-minute rule.
9:57:05 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
An amendment, offered by Mr. Broun (GA), numbered 13 printed in the Congressional Record to decrease funds for the National Endowment for the Humanities by $13,500,000 and apply the funds to the spending reduction account.
9:56:19 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Walberg amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Walberg demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
9:16:54 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
9:16:42 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2584 — "Making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes."
9:15:18 P.M. -
Mr. Dreier filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 375.
9:14:53 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2584 as unfinished business.
9:14:41 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
9:14:26 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
Mr. Simpson moved that the Committee rise.
8:55:06 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 363, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Walberg amendment under the five-minute rule.
8:55:04 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
An amendment, offered by Mr. Walberg, to reduce funding for the National Endowment for the Arts, grants and administration by $10,600,000 and apply the savings to the spending reduction account.
8:53:24 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the 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.
8:39:50 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 363, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Broun (GA) amendment under the five-minute rule.
8:39:15 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
An amendment, offered by Mr. Broun (GA), numbered 14 printed in the Congressional Record to decrease Smithsonian salaries and expenses by $55,624,000 and transfer the funds to the spending reduction account.
8:38:04 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Lankford amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Lankford demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
8:19:48 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 363, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Lankford amendment under the five-minute rule.
8:19:45 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
An amendment, offered by Mr. Lankford, to eliminate funding for reception and representation expenses for the Council on Environmental Quality. The amendment transfers the funds, $3 million, to the spending reduction account.
8:14:52 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
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.
8:06:59 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 363, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Gosar amendment under the five-minute rule.
8:06:43 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
An amendment, offered by Mr. Gosar, to increase the National Forest System/Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration program by $10 million.
8:06:04 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
On agreeing to the Hanabusa amendment; Failed by voice vote.
7:59:58 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 363, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Hanabusa amendment under the five-minute rule.
7:59:54 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
An amendment, offered by Ms. Hanabusa, to redirect $50,000,000 from the state and private forestry to the Wildland Fire Management program.
7:59:36 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment; Failed by voice vote.
7:58:49 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 363, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Broun (GA) amendment No. 18 under the five-minute rule.
7:57:45 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
An amendment, offered by Mr. Broun (GA), to decrease FS State and Private Forestry by $20.8 million.
7:53:54 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Lankford amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Lankford demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
7:49:54 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 363, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Lankford amendment under the five-minute rule.
7:49:51 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
An amendment, offered by Mr. Lankford, to strike "not less that 30 percent" and insert "30 percent or less".
7:47:35 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
Mr. Simpson raised a point of order against the Bishop (NY) amendment stating that the provisions of the amendment proposes a net increase of the bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.
7:41:41 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 363, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Bishop (NY) amendment under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.
7:41:37 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
An amendment, offered by Mr. Bishop (NY), to increase funds for the State and Tribal Assistance Grants program.
7:17:28 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Richardson amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Simpson demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
7:12:35 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 363, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Richardson amendment under the five-minute rule.
7:12:32 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
An amendment, offered by Ms. Richardson, to increase funding for state pollution control and prevention grants by $5 million. The increase is offset by reducing funding for Capitol Improvement and Maintenance fund by the same amount.
7:12:10 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Blackburn amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mrs. Blackburn demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
6:57:58 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 363, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Blackburn amendment under the five-minute rule.
6:57:50 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
An amendment, offered by Mrs. Blackburn, to reduce the State and Tribal Assistance Grants account by $30 million an applies the savings to the spending reduction account.
6:55:17 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
On agreeing to the Richardson amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 193 - 232 (Roll no. 662).
6:48:50 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
On agreeing to the Pompeo amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 235 - 191 (Roll no. 661).
6:42:20 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
On agreeing to the LaTourette amendments; Agreed to by recorded vote: 220 - 206 (Roll no. 660).
6:35:46 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
On agreeing to the Dicks amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 174 - 250 (Roll no. 659).
6:28:29 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
On agreeing to the Dicks amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 174 - 237 (Roll no. 658).
6:04:43 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
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.
6:04:18 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Richardson amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Richardson demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendments until a time to be announced.
5:56:04 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 363, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Richardson amendment No. 23 under the five-minute rule.
5:55:45 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
An amendment, offered by Ms. Richardson, numbered 23 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce the Buildings and Facilities account by $10 million and increase the State and Tribal Assistance Grants account by $10 million.
5:54:39 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Pompeo amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Pompeo demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendments until a time to be announced.
5:46:06 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 363, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Pompeo amendment No. 39 under the five-minute rule.
5:44:12 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
An amendment, offered by Mr. Pompeo, numbered 39 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce the Environmental Programs and Management account by $6,246,000 and applies the savings to the spending reduction account.
5:43:35 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
On agreeing to the Fleming amendment; Failed by voice vote.
5:33:04 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 363, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Flemming amendment under the five-minute rule.
5:31:54 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
An amendment, offered by Mr. Fleming, to reduce the Environmental Programs and Management account by $48,206,000 and applies the savings to the spending reduction account.
5:03:33 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
Mr. Simpson raised a point of order against the Johnson, E. B. amendment. Mr. Simpson stated that the provisions appropriate funds for a program not authorized. The Chair sustained the point of order.
5:00:16 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 363, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the E.B. Johnson(TX) amendment under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.
5:00:12 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
An amendment, offered by Ms. Johnson, E. B., that inserts "and fellowships" after development within the Science and Technology account.
4:58:49 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the LaTourette en bloc amendments, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendments and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. LaTourette demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendments until a time to be announced.
4:40:26 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 363, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the LaTourette En Bloc amendments under the five-minute rule.
4:40:06 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
Amendments en bloc offered by Mr. LaTourette, comprised of several amendments : reduce the Science and Technology account by $20 million and increase the Environmental Programs and Management account by $13 million, increase the funding for the Geographic Programs by $50 million and increase the funding for the Great Lakes Initiative by $50 million.
4:38:06 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
On agreeing to the Moran amendment; Failed by voice vote.
4:04:06 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 363, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Moran amendment under the five-minute rule.
4:03:47 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
An amendment, offered by Mr. Moran, to strike the Wild Lands Funding Prohibition account from the bill.
4:02:19 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
On agreeing to the Dicks amendment; Failed by voice vote.
3:34:03 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 363, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Dicks amendment under the five-minute rule.
3:34:01 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
An amendment, offered by Mr. Dicks, to strike section 121 of the bill.
3:33:34 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
On agreeing to the Dicks amendment; Failed by voice vote.
3:23:41 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 363, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Dicks amendment under the five-minute rule.
3:23:38 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
An amendment, offered by Mr. Dicks, to strike section 120 from the bill.
3:23:11 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Dicks amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Dicks demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
3:02:14 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 363, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Dicks amendment under the five-minute rule.
3:02:12 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
An amendment, offered by Mr. Dicks, to strike section 119 from the bill.
3:01:41 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
On agreeing to the Dicks amendment; Failed by voice vote.
2:53:34 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 363, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Dicks amendment under the five-minute rule.
2:53:31 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
An amendment, offered by Mr. Dicks, to strike section 118 from the bill.
2:46:54 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Dicks amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Dicks demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
2:09:34 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 363, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Dicks amendment under the five-minute rule.
2:09:31 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
An amendment, offered by Mr. Dicks, to strike section 116 of the bill.
2:05:57 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
On agreeing to the Scalise amendment; as modified Agreed to by recorded vote: 215 - 213 (Roll no. 657).
2:01:24 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
On agreeing to the Reed amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 237 - 189 (Roll no. 656).
1:55:54 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
On agreeing to the Dold amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 137 - 291 (Roll no. 655).
1:52:25 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
On agreeing to the Amash amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 131 - 294, 1 Present (Roll no. 654).
1:47:58 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
On agreeing to the Tonko amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 184 - 238 (Roll no. 653).
1:44:29 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
On agreeing to the Dicks amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 224 - 202 (Roll no. 652).
1:39:48 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
On agreeing to the Clarke (MI) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 173 - 251 (Roll no. 651).
1:15:48 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
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.
1:15:16 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
1:15:05 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2584 — "Making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes."
1:15:04 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 27.
1:12:00 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
1:11:12 P.M. -
H.R. 440
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.
12:33:59 P.M. -
H.R. 440
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 440.
12:33:57 P.M. -
H.R. 440
Considered under suspension of the rules.
12:33:38 P.M. -
H.R. 440
Mr. Smith (NJ) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 440 — "To provide for the establishment of the Special Envoy to Promote Religious Freedom of Religious Minorities in the Near East and South Central Asia."
12:33:23 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until later in the legislative day.
12:09:51 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House resumed one minute speeches.
12:09:31 P.M. -
H.R. 1309
Senate returned papers to House.
12:09:00 P.M. -
The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S. 1406 and S. 846. The Senate also agreed to return the papers of H.R. 1309.
12:03:09 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.
12:02:43 P.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Sires to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:02:20 P.M. -
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:01:00 P.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by Reverend Rick Postell, Christian Renewal Church, Brunswick, Georgia.
12:00:38 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 27.
11:08:35 A.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
10:01:53 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.
10:01:02 A.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable Kenny Marchant to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:11 A.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JULY 28, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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11:56:59 P.M. -
The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on July 29, 2011.
11:56:58 P.M. -
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
11:56:49 P.M. -
Mr. Sessions moved that the House do now adjourn.
11:55:40 P.M. -
Mr. Sessions filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 382.
11:55:32 P.M. -
H.R. 2056
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
11:55:29 P.M. -
H.R. 2056
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
11:55:00 P.M. -
H.R. 2056
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2056 — "To instruct the Inspector General of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation to study the impact of insured depository institution failures, and for other purposes."
11:54:49 P.M. -
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of a motion to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
11:54:48 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 28.
6:50:24 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
6:49:13 P.M. -
H.R. 2548
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:49:11 P.M. -
H.R. 2548
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
6:49:10 P.M. -
H.R. 2548
Considered as unfinished business.
6:48:30 P.M. -
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of a motion to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
6:48:05 P.M. -
H.R. 2149
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:48:01 P.M. -
H.R. 2149
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
6:38:21 P.M. -
H.R. 2149
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2149.
6:38:19 P.M. -
H.R. 2149
Considered under suspension of the rules.
6:38:03 P.M. -
H.R. 2149
Mr. Lankford moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 2149 — "To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4354 Pahoa Avenue in Honolulu, Hawaii, as the "Cecil L. Heftel Post Office Building"."
6:37:34 P.M. -
H.R. 2062
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Lankford objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
6:32:28 P.M. -
H.R. 2062
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2062.
6:32:25 P.M. -
H.R. 2062
Considered under suspension of the rules.
6:32:04 P.M. -
H.R. 2062
Mr. Lankford moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 2062 — "To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 45 Meetinghouse Lane in Sagamore Beach, Massachusetts, as the "Matthew A. Pucino Post Office"."
6:31:54 P.M. -
H.R. 1843
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Lankford objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
6:23:01 P.M. -
H.R. 1843
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1843.
6:23:00 P.M. -
H.R. 1843
Considered under suspension of the rules.
6:23:00 P.M. -
H.R. 1843
Mr. Lankford moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 1843 — "To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 489 Army Drive in Barrigada, Guam, as the "John Pangelinan Gerber Post Office Building"."
6:22:17 P.M. -
H.R. 1975
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Lankford objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
6:14:42 P.M. -
H.R. 1975
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1975.
6:14:38 P.M. -
H.R. 1975
Considered under suspension of the rules.
6:14:26 P.M. -
H.R. 1975
Mr. Lankford moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 1975 — "To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 281 East Colorado Boulevard in Pasadena, California, as the "First Lieutenant Oliver Goodall Post Office Building"."
6:13:46 P.M. -
H.R. 789
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Lankford objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
6:08:10 P.M. -
H.R. 789
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 789.
6:08:08 P.M. -
H.R. 789
Considered under suspension of the rules.
6:08:00 P.M. -
H.R. 789
Mr. Lankford moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 789 — "To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 20 Main Street in Little Ferry, New Jersey, as the "Sergeant Matthew J. Fenton Post Office"."
6:07:41 P.M. -
H.R. 2213
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Lankford objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
6:00:03 P.M. -
H.R. 2213
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2213.
6:00:01 P.M. -
H.R. 2213
Considered under suspension of the rules.
6:00:00 P.M. -
H.R. 2213
Mr. Lankford moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 2213 — "To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 801 West Eastport Street in Iuka, Mississippi, as the "Sergeant Jason W. Vaughn Post Office"."
5:59:13 P.M. -
H.R. 2244
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Lankford 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.
5:52:26 P.M. -
H.R. 2244
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2244.
5:52:21 P.M. -
H.R. 2244
Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:52:10 P.M. -
H.R. 2244
Mr. Lankford moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 2244 — "To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 67 Castle Street in Geneva, New York, as the "Corporal Steven Blaine Riccione Post Office"."
5:51:53 P.M. -
H.R. 2548
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Lankford 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.
5:44:48 P.M. -
H.R. 2548
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2548.
5:44:46 P.M. -
H.R. 2548
Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:44:15 P.M. -
H.R. 2548
Mr. Lankford moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 2548 — "To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 6310 North University Street in Peoria, Illinois, as the "Charles 'Chip' Lawrence Chan Post Office Building"."
5:43:04 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until later in the legislative day.
5:40:00 P.M. -
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule 19, the Chair postponed further proceedings on S. 627 until a time to be announced.
3:01:12 P.M. -
S. 627
DEBATE - The House proceeded with two hours of debate on S. 627.
3:01:03 P.M. -
S. 627
Rule provides for consideration of S. 627 with 2 hours 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. Bill is closed to amendments. The amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in part A of the report of the of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution, modified by the amendments printed in part B of that report shall be considered as adopted.
3:00:58 P.M. -
S. 627
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 375. S. 627 — "To establish the Commission on Freedom of Information Act Processing Delays."
2:59:58 P.M. -
H. Res. 377
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:59:54 P.M. -
H. Res. 377
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
2:59:50 P.M. -
H. Res. 377
Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 377 — "Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives."
2:58:28 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2584 as unfinished business.
2:58:11 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
2:57:59 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
Mr. Simpson moved that the committee rise.
2:57:23 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
On agreeing to the Walberg amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 181 - 240, 1 Present (Roll no. 670).
2:50:48 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 110 - 317 (Roll no. 669).
2:44:32 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
On agreeing to the Lankford amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 198 - 227 (Roll no. 668).
2:38:13 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
On agreeing to the Gosar amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 130 - 295 (Roll no. 667).
2:31:32 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
On agreeing to the Lankford amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 161 - 263 (Roll no. 666).
2:25:12 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
On agreeing to the Richardson amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 168 - 258 (Roll no. 665).
2:19:04 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
On agreeing to the Blackburn amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 114 - 314 (Roll no. 664).
2:01:13 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
2:00:59 P.M. -
H.R. 2584
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2584 — "Making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes."
2:00:35 P.M. -
H. Res. 375
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:00:35 P.M. -
H. Res. 375
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 238 - 186 (Roll no. 663).
1:35:53 P.M. -
H. Res. 375
The previous question was ordered without objection.
12:33:07 P.M. -
H. Res. 375
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 375.
12:28:58 P.M. -
H. Res. 375
Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 375 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 627) to establish the Commission on Freedom of Information Act Processing Delays, and for other purposes."
12:27:29 P.M. -
The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notice stating that the national emergency declared with respect to the actions of certain persons to undermine the sovereignty of Lebanon or its democratic processes and institutions is to continue in effect beyond August 1, 2011 - referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 112-47).
12:03:06 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.
12:02:32 P.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Lamborn to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:02:27 P.M. -
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:01:02 P.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
12:00:59 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 28.
11:47:00 A.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
11:07:33 A.M. -
MORNING-HOUR DEBATE - The House continued with further Morning-Hour Debate.
11:07:07 A.M. -
The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed H.R. 2608 amended.
10:03:07 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.
10:02:28 A.M. -
The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S. 1188 and agreed to S. Con. Res. 26 .
10:01:00 A.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable Daniel Webster to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:00 A.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JULY 29, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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8:50:41 P.M. -
The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on July 30, 2011.
8:50:40 P.M. -
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
8:50:25 P.M. -
Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn.
7:51:00 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House resumed Special Order speeches.
7:50:01 P.M. -
Mr. West asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Saturday, July 30, 2011, it adjourn to meet at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 31, 2011. Agreed to without objection.
7:50:00 P.M. -
Mr. West asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Friday, July 29, 2011, it adjourn to meet at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 30, 2011. Agreed to without objection.
6:52:16 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
6:47:10 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
6:39:18 P.M. -
H.R. 789
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:39:14 P.M. -
H.R. 789
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
6:39:01 P.M. -
H.R. 789
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 789 — "To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 20 Main Street in Little Ferry, New Jersey, as the "Sergeant Matthew J. Fenton Post Office"."
6:38:26 P.M. -
H.R. 2213
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:38:20 P.M. -
H.R. 2213
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 420 - 0 (Roll no. 678).
6:25:02 P.M. -
H.R. 2213
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2213 — "To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 801 West Eastport Street in Iuka, Mississippi, as the "Sergeant Jason W. Vaughn Post Office"."
6:25:01 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.
6:24:43 P.M. -
S. 627
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:24:41 P.M. -
S. 627
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 218 - 210 (Roll no. 677).
6:08:34 P.M. -
S. 627
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 183 - 244 (Roll no. 676).
5:52:50 P.M. -
S. 627
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
5:44:31 P.M. -
S. 627
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hochul motion to recommit with instructions, pending reservation of a point of order. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to require the joint committee on deficit reduction to consider the elimination of oil and gas subsidies for the major integrated oil companies and the elimination of subsidies for corporate jets before cutting essential education programs. Subsequently, the point of order was withdrawn.
5:44:08 P.M. -
S. 627
Ms. Hochul moved to recommit with instructions to Rules.
5:43:50 P.M. -
S. 627
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
5:35:59 P.M. -
S. 627
DEBATE - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule 19, further proceedings resumed on S. 627.
5:35:36 P.M. -
S. 627
Considered as unfinished business. S. 627 — "To establish the Commission on Freedom of Information Act Processing Delays."
5:34:51 P.M. -
H. Res. 383
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:34:49 P.M. -
H. Res. 383
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 239 - 187 (Roll no. 675).
5:11:15 P.M. -
H. Res. 383
The previous question was ordered without objection.
4:00:39 P.M. -
H. Res. 383
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 383.
4:00:00 P.M. -
H. Res. 383
Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 383 — "Providing for further consideration of the bill (S. 627) to establish the Commission on Freedom of Information Act Processing Delays."
3:52:10 P.M. -
H.R. 2244
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:52:10 P.M. -
H.R. 2244
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 - 1, 1 Present (Roll no. 674).
3:46:13 P.M. -
H.R. 2244
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2244 — "To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 67 Castle Street in Geneva, New York, as the "Corporal Steven Blaine Riccione Post Office"."
3:46:00 P.M. -
H.R. 440
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:45:59 P.M. -
H.R. 440
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 402 - 20 (Roll no. 673).
3:40:04 P.M. -
H.R. 440
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 440 — "To provide for the establishment of the Special Envoy to Promote Religious Freedom of Religious Minorities in the Near East and South Central Asia."
3:40:02 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.
3:39:46 P.M. -
H. Res. 382
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:39:36 P.M. -
H. Res. 382
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 236 - 186 (Roll no. 672).
3:32:55 P.M. -
H. Res. 382
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 237 - 185 (Roll no. 671).
2:02:14 P.M. -
H. Res. 382
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 382.
2:02:00 P.M. -
H. Res. 382
Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 382 — "Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules."
2:01:28 P.M. -
Mr. Sessions filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 383.
2:00:50 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 29.
9:15:19 A.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
9:03:56 A.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches, which by direction of the Chair would be limited to five per side of the aisle.
9:03:38 A.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Cicilline to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:03:34 A.M. -
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
9:01:30 A.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
9:01:00 A.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable Randy Neugebauer to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
9:00:00 A.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JULY 30, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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3:16:39 P.M. -
The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. on July 31, 2011.
3:16:37 P.M. -
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
3:16:07 P.M. -
Mr. Woodall moved that the House do now adjourn.
3:14:59 P.M. -
H.R. 2062
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
3:14:23 P.M. -
H.R. 2062
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2062 — "To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 45 Meetinghouse Lane in Sagamore Beach, Massachusetts, as the "Matthew A. Pucino Post Office"."
3:12:16 P.M. -
H.R. 2693
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by recorded vote (2/3 required): 173 - 246 (Roll no. 682).
1:43:41 P.M. -
H.R. 2693
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2693.
1:42:00 P.M. -
H.R. 2693
Considered under suspension of the rules.
1:41:31 P.M. -
H.R. 2693
Mr. Dreier moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2693 — "To cut spending, maintain existing commitments, and for other purposes."
1:39:25 P.M. -
On approving the Journal Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 298 - 113, 2 Present (Roll no. 681).
1:32:37 P.M. -
H.R. 1843
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:32:36 P.M. -
H.R. 1843
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 3 (Roll no. 680).
1:26:13 P.M. -
H.R. 1843
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1843 — "To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 489 Army Drive in Barrigada, Guam, as the "John Pangelinan Gerber Post Office Building"."
1:26:01 P.M. -
H.R. 1975
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:26:01 P.M. -
H.R. 1975
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 416 - 0 (Roll no. 679).
1:00:38 P.M. -
H.R. 1975
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1975 — "To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 281 East Colorado Boulevard in Pasadena, California, as the "First Lieutenant Oliver Goodall Post Office Building"."
1:00:01 P.M. -
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
1:00:00 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 30.
12:33:07 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
12:04:06 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.
12:02:53 P.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Paulsen to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:02:12 P.M. -
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day's proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Connolly demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the Speaker's approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Connolly demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair announced that further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the Speaker's approval of the Journal would be postponed until later in the legislative day.
12:00:57 P.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
12:00:40 P.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable Ted Poe to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
12:00:29 P.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JULY 31, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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1:37:08 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn consistent with the fourth clause in section 5 of article 1 of the Constitution, and notwithstanding section 132 of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on August 1, 2011.
1:36:52 P.M. -
Mr. Sensenbrenner asked unanimous consent That when the House adjourns on Sunday, July 31, 2011, it adjourn to meet at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, August 1, 2011, for Morning-Hour Debate. Agreed to without objection.
1:36:16 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 31.
1:02:57 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
1:01:21 P.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Sensenbrenner to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
1:01:16 P.M. -
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
1:00:42 P.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
1:00:00 P.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF AUGUST 1, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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9:25:25 P.M. -
The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on August 2, 2011.
9:25:24 P.M. -
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
9:25:07 P.M. -
Mr. King (IA) moved that the House do now adjourn.
7:36:11 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches, without prejudice to the possible return to legislative business.
7:34:26 P.M. -
Mr. Poe (TX) asked unanimous consent That when the House adjourns on Monday, August 1, 2011, it adjourn to meet at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 2, 2011. Agreed to without objection.
7:33:50 P.M. -
Congressional-Executive Commission on the People's Republic of China - Pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 6913, and the order of the House of January 5, 2011, the Speaker appointed Mr. Smith, New Jersey, Chairman .
7:32:02 P.M. -
H.R. 2480
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:32:02 P.M. -
H.R. 2480
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 382 - 23 (Roll no. 691).
7:16:25 P.M. -
H.R. 2480
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2480 — "To amend title 5, United States Code, to authorize appropriations for the Administrative Conference of the United States for fiscal years 2012, 2013, and 2014, and for other purposes."
7:15:51 P.M. -
H. Con. Res. 70
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:15:46 P.M. -
H. Con. Res. 70
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
7:15:22 P.M. -
H. Con. Res. 70
Considered as privileged matter. H. Con. Res. 70 — "Correcting the enrollment of S. 365."
7:08:52 P.M. -
S. 365
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:08:51 P.M. -
S. 365
On passage Passed with amendment by recorded vote: 269 - 161 (Roll no. 690).
6:49:50 P.M. -
Call of the House Quorum responded: 419 present (Roll no. 689).
6:26:30 P.M. -
S. 365
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
5:01:35 P.M. -
S. 365
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S. 365.
5:00:45 P.M. -
S. 365
Rule provides for consideration of S. 365 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. Bill is closed to amendments. The amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution shall be considered as adopted. All points of order against provisions in the bill, as amended, are waived.
5:00:00 P.M. -
S. 365
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 384. S. 365 — "To make a technical amendment to the Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002."
4:59:58 P.M. -
On approving the Journal Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 304 - 115, 1 Present (Roll no. 688).
4:47:35 P.M. -
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on agreeing to the Speaker's approval of the Journal which further proceedings had been postponed.
4:47:32 P.M. -
H. Res. 384
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:47:31 P.M. -
H. Res. 384
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 249 - 178 (Roll no. 687).
4:31:13 P.M. -
H. Res. 384
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 242 - 184 (Roll no. 686).
2:57:27 P.M. -
H. Res. 384
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 384.
2:57:20 P.M. -
H. Res. 384
Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 384 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 365) to make a technical amendment to the Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002."
2:54:23 P.M. -
Mr. Dreier filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 384.
2:53:51 P.M. -
H.R. 1933
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:53:48 P.M. -
H.R. 1933
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 407 - 17 (Roll no. 685).
2:45:32 P.M. -
H.R. 1933
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1933 — "To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to modify the requirements for admission of nonimmigrant nurses in health professional shortage areas."
2:45:18 P.M. -
H.R. 398
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:45:17 P.M. -
H.R. 398
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 426 - 0 (Roll no. 684).
2:27:36 P.M. -
H.R. 398
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 398 — "To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to toll, during active-duty service abroad in the Armed Forces, the periods of time to file a petition and appear for an interview to remove the conditional basis for permanent resident status, and for other purposes."
2:27:34 P.M. -
H.R. 2715
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:27:33 P.M. -
H.R. 2715
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 421 - 2 (Roll no. 683).
2:02:39 P.M. -
H.R. 2715
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2715 — "To provide the Consumer Product Safety Commission with greater authority and discretion in enforcing the consumer product safety laws, and for other purposes."
2:02:21 P.M. -
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
2:02:00 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of August 1.
1:10:09 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
1:09:32 P.M. -
H.R. 2715
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.
12:49:08 P.M. -
H.R. 2715
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2715.
12:49:05 P.M. -
H.R. 2715
Considered under suspension of the rules.
12:49:01 P.M. -
H.R. 2715
Mrs. Bono Mack moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 2715 — "To provide the Consumer Product Safety Commission with greater authority and discretion in enforcing the consumer product safety laws, and for other purposes."
12:47:25 P.M. -
H.R. 2480
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.
12:39:30 P.M. -
H.R. 2480
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2480.
12:39:28 P.M. -
H.R. 2480
Considered under suspension of the rules.
12:39:09 P.M. -
H.R. 2480
Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2480 — "To amend title 5, United States Code, to authorize appropriations for the Administrative Conference of the United States for fiscal years 2012, 2013, and 2014, and for other purposes."
12:38:32 P.M. -
H.R. 1933
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.
12:33:45 P.M. -
H.R. 1933
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1933.
12:33:38 P.M. -
H.R. 1933
Considered under suspension of the rules.
12:33:20 P.M. -
H.R. 1933
Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1933 — "To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to modify the requirements for admission of nonimmigrant nurses in health professional shortage areas."
12:32:19 P.M. -
H.R. 398
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.
12:26:04 P.M. -
H.R. 398
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 398.
12:26:03 P.M. -
H.R. 398
Considered under suspension of the rules.
12:26:01 P.M. -
H.R. 398
Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 398 — "To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to toll, during active-duty service abroad in the Armed Forces, the periods of time to file a petition and appear for an interview to remove the conditional basis for permanent resident status, and for other purposes."
12:25:28 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
12:03:53 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.
12:03:28 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.
12:02:42 P.M. -
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day's proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Wilson (SC) demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the Speaker's approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Wilson (SC) objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the approval of the Journal until later in the legislative day. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.
12:01:30 P.M. -
Pursuant to section 4 of H. Res. 375, the Speaker announced that legislative business is not dispensed with on this day.
12:01:29 P.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
12:00:59 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of August 1.
10:18:00 A.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
10:01:56 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.
10:00:00 A.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF AUGUST 2, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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10:03:55 A.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to section 3 of H. Res. 375. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on August 5, 2011.
10:02:13 A.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 August 2, 2011 at 9:35 a.m.: That the Senate passed H.R. 2715, without amendment; and passed S. 1466.
10:02:12 A.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG - The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
10:01:00 A.M. -
JOURNAL APPROVED - The Chair announced that pursuant to section 5 of H. Res. 375, the Journal of the last day's proceedings was approved.
10:00:53 A.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
10:00:30 A.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable Frank R. Wolf to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:07 A.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF AUGUST 5, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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10:09:07 A.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to section 3 of H. Res. 375. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on August 9, 2011.
10:08:23 A.M. -
The House received a communication from LaNette Wright, Executive Assistant, Office of Congressman H arold Rogers. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Ms. Wright notified the House that she had been served with a non-party subpoena issued by the Circuit Court for Russell County, Kentucky, for documents and testimony in a criminal case and that after consultation with the Office of General Counsel, she had determined that compliance with the subpoena was consistent with the privileges and rights of the House.
10:07:46 A.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 August 3, 2011 at 10:54 a.m.: That the Senate passed S. 1302 and S. 710.
10:07:22 A.M. -
The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to section 4(c) of H. Res. 5, One Hundred Twelfth Congress, and section 1(k)(2) of H. Res. 895, One Hundred Tenth Congress, the Clerk notified the House that Jay Eagen, Allison Hayward, and Kelly Brewington each have signed an agreement to not be a candidate for the office of Senator or Representative in, or Delegate or Resident Commissioner to, the Congress for the purposes of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 until at least 3 years after he or she is no longer a member of the board or staff of the Office of Congressional Ethics.
10:05:56 A.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 August 2, 2011 at 1:00 p.m.: That the Senate passed H. Con. Res. 70, without amendment. The Senate also concurred in the House amendment to S. 365.
10:05:01 A.M. -
ADJUSTED WHOLE NUMBER OF THE HOUSE - Under clause 5(d) of rule XX, the Chair announced to the House that, in light of the resignation of the gentleman from Oregon, Mr. Wu, the whole number of the House is 432.
10:05:00 A.M. -
The House received a communication from Representative Wu wherein he resigns as a member of the House of Representatives effective at 11:59 p.m. on August 3, 2011.
10:04:10 A.M. -
The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a certification that the debt subject to limit is within $100,000,000,000 of the limit in 31 U.S.C. 3101(b) and that further borrowing is required to meet existing commitments. - referred to the Committee on Ways and Means and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 112-48).
10:03:39 A.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 August 2, 2011, at 2:13 p.m., containing a message from the President whereby he submits to the Congress a certification pursuant to section 3101A(a)(1)(A) of title 31, United States Code.
10:03:23 A.M. -
Pursuant to section 4 of H. Res. 375, the Chair announced that legislative business is not dispensed with on this day.
10:03:22 A.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair led the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
10:03:10 A.M. -
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
10:02:56 A.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by the Deputy Parliamentarian, Tom Wickham.
10:01:28 A.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable Andy Harris to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:02 A.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF AUGUST 9, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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Yes
10:05:00 A.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to to section 3 of H. Res. 375. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on August 12, 2011.
10:03:39 A.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 August 5, 2011 at 10:13 a.m. stating that that body had passed H.R. 2553.
10:03:16 A.M. -
DISPENSING WITH LEGISLATIVE BUSINESS - Pursuant to section 4 of H. Res. 375, the Chair announced that no legislative business would be conducted on this day.
10:03:02 A.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair led the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
10:02:43 A.M. -
JOURNAL APPROVED - The Chair announced that pursuant to H. Res. 375, the Journal of the last day's proceedings was approved.
10:00:57 A.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
10:00:39 A.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable Jeff Duncan to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:25 A.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF AUGUST 12, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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Yes
10:05:29 A.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to section 3 of H. Res. 375. The next meeting is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. on August 16, 2011.
10:04:02 A.M. -
JOINT SELECT COMMITTEE ON DEFICIT REDUCTION - Pursuant to section 401(b)(4)(B)(iv) of the Budget Control Act of 2011 (P. L. 112-25) and the order of the House of January 5, 2011, the Minority Leader appointed the following members of the House to the JOINT SELECT COMMITTEE ON DEFICIT REDUCTION: Mr. Clyburn, Mr. Becerra and Mr. Van Hollen.
10:04:01 A.M. -
JOINT SELECT COMMITTEE ON DEFICIT REDUCTION - Pursuant to section 401(b)(4)(B)(iii) of the Budget Control Act of 2011 (Public Law 112-25) and the order of the House of January 5, 2011, the Speaker appointed the following members of the House to the JOINT SELECT COMMITTEE ON DEFICIT REDUCTION: Mr. Hensarling, Mr. Upton and Mr. Camp.
10:04:00 A.M. -
NOT DISPENSING WITH LEGISLATIVE BUSINESS - Pursuant to section 4 of H. Res. 375, the Chair announced that legislative business would not be dispensed with on this day.
10:03:20 A.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG - The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
10:02:00 A.M. -
JOURNAL APPROVED - The Chair announced that pursuant to section 5 of H. Res. 375, the Journal of the last day's proceedings was approved.
10:01:00 A.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by Monsignor Stephen Rossetti, Associate Professor, The Catholic University of America, Washington DC.
10:00:10 A.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable Jeffrey M. Landry to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:00 A.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF AUGUST 16, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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Yes
11:34:23 A.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to sections 3 and 4 of H. Res. 375. The next meeting is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. on August 19, 2011.
11:33:11 A.M. -
The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notification of the continuance of the national emergency with respect to the lapse of the Export Administration Act of 1979, as amended. - referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 112-49).
11:33:10 A.M. -
NOT DISPENSING WITH LEGISLATIVE BUSINESS - Pursuant to section 4 of H. Res. 375, the Chair announced that legislative business would not be dispensed with on this day.
11:32:45 A.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG - The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
11:32:35 A.M. -
JOURNAL APPROVED - The Chair announced that pursuant to section 5 of H. Res. 375, the Journal of the last days's proceedings was approved.
11:30:55 A.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by Reverend Susan Kirlin-Hackett, Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Lake Stevens, Washington
11:30:33 A.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable Jim Jordan to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
11:30:20 A.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF AUGUST 19, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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1:07:17 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to sections 3 and 4 of H. Res. 375. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on August 23, 2011.
1:05:13 P.M. -
The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a message to take additional steps with respect to the national emergency with the Government of Syria first declared in Executive Order 13338 of May 11, 2004, as expanded in scope in Exectuive Order 13572 of April 29, 2011--referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 112-50).
1:04:42 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 August 18, 2011, at 10:46 a.m. which is said to contain a message from the President whereby he notified the Congress that he had issued an Executive Order that takes additional steps with respect to the national emergency with the Government of Syria first declared in EO 13338 of May 11, 2004, as expanded in scope in EO 13572 of April 29, 2011.
1:04:27 P.M. -
The House received a communication from The Honorable Duncan Hunter. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives Mr. Hunter notified the House that he had been served with a subpoena for production of business records, issued by the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego. After consultation with the Office of General Counsel, Mr. Hunter had determined that compliance with the subpoena is inconsistent with the privileges and rights of the House.
1:03:20 P.M. -
NOT DISPENSING WITH LEGISLATIVE BUSINESS - Pursuant to section 4 of H. Res. 375, the Chair announced that legislative business would not be dispensed with on this day.
1:02:57 P.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG - The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
1:02:31 P.M. -
JOURNAL APPROVED - The Chair announced that pursuant to section 5 of H. Res. 375, the Journal of the last days's proceedings was approved.
1:01:34 P.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by Reverend Bill Kirlin-Hackett, Interfaith Taskforce on Homelessness, Bellevue, Washington
1:00:35 P.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable Mick Mulvaney to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
1:00:22 P.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF AUGUST 23, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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10:04:35 A.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to sections 3 and 4 of H. Res. 375. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. on August 26, 2011.
10:03:33 A.M. -
DISPENSING WITH LEGISLATIVE BUSINESS - Pursuant to section 4 of H. Res. 375, the Chair announced that no legislative business would be conducted on this day.
10:03:17 A.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG - The Chair led the the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
10:02:29 A.M. -
JOURNAL APPROVED - The Chair announced that pursuant to section 5 of H. Res. 375, the Journal of the last day's proceedings was approved.
10:01:50 A.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by Reverend Mark Farr, Faith & Politics Institute, Washington, DC
10:01:34 A.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable Jeff Denham to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:18 A.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF AUGUST 26, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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10:34:10 A.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to sections 3 and 4 of H. Res. 375. The next meeting is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on August 30, 2011.
10:33:33 A.M. -
DISPENSING WITH LEGISLATIVE BUSINESS - Pursuant to section 4 of H. Res. 375, the Chair announced that no legislative business would be conducted on this day.
10:33:25 A.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
10:33:20 A.M. -
JOURNAL APPROVED - The Chair announced that pursuant to section 5 of H. Res. 375, the Journal of the last days' proceedings was approved.
10:31:53 A.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by Reverend James Stoeger, S.J., Jesuit Secondary Education Association, Washington, DC
10:31:23 A.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable Andy Harris to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:30:09 A.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF AUGUST 30, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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11:04:07 A.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to sections 3 and 4 of H. Res. 375. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on September 2, 2011.
11:03:01 A.M. -
DISPENSING WITH LEGISLATIVE BUSINESS - Pursuant to section 4 of H. Res. 375, the Chair announced that no legislative business would be conducted on this day.
11:02:21 A.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
11:02:20 A.M. -
APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL - Pursuant to section 5 of H. Res. 375, the Chair announced that the Journal of the last days' proceedings was approved.
11:01:09 A.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by Reverend William George, S.J., Archdiocese of Washington, Washington, DC.
11:00:41 A.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable Steve Stivers to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
11:00:06 A.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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10:03:59 A.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to sections 3 and 4 of H. Res. 375. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on September 6, 2011.
10:02:12 A.M. -
DISPENSING WITH LEGISLATIVE BUSINESS - Pursuant to section 4 of H. Res. 375, the Chair announced that no legislative business would be conducted on this day.
10:02:01 A.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG - The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
10:01:00 A.M. -
APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL - Pursuant to section 5 of H. Res. 375, the Chair announced that the Journal of the last days' proceedings was approved.
10:00:12 A.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by Reverend Patrick Riffle, St. Peter's Catholic Church, Washington, DC.
10:00:08 A.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable Michael G. Fitzpatrick to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:00 A.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF SEPTEMBER 6, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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10:03:45 A.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to sections 3 and 4 of H. Res. 375. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on September 7, 2011.
10:03:03 A.M. -
DISPENSING WITH LEGISLATIVE BUSINESS - Pursuant to section 4 of H. Res. 375, the Chair announced that no legislative business would be conducted on this day.
10:02:48 A.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
10:02:18 A.M. -
APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL - Pursuant to section 5 of H. Res. 375, the Chair announced that the Journal of the last days' proceedings was approved.
10:00:48 A.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
10:00:27 A.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable Allen B. West to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:14 A.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF SEPTEMBER 7, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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9:36:05 P.M. -
The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on September 8, 2011.
9:36:03 P.M. -
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
9:36:00 P.M. -
Mr. Garamendi moved that the House do now adjourn.
7:45:12 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
7:44:11 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
7:06:28 P.M. -
POINT OF PRIVILEGE - Mr. Kucinich rose to a point of privilege and the Chair announced that it had been made aware of Mr. Kucinichs' intention and that a valid basis existed for the point of privilege. Mr. Kucinich was recognized to proceed for up to one hour on his point of privilege.
7:05:18 P.M. -
Ms. Foxx filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 392.
6:53:58 P.M. -
H. Con. Res. 67
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:53:57 P.M. -
H. Con. Res. 67
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 379 - 0 (Roll no. 692).
6:31:39 P.M. -
H. Con. Res. 67
Considered as unfinished business. H. Con. Res. 67 — "Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the District of Columbia Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run."
6:30:39 P.M. -
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of a motion to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
6:30:32 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 7.
6:15:23 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 P.M. today.
6:14:56 P.M. -
H.R. 2832
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:14:56 P.M. -
H.R. 2832
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
5:45:55 P.M. -
H.R. 2832
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2832.
5:45:35 P.M. -
H.R. 2832
Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:45:25 P.M. -
H.R. 2832
Mr. Camp moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 2832 — "To extend the Generalized System of Preferences, and for other purposes."
5:45:00 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 7.
5:37:20 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
5:36:09 P.M. -
H. Con. Res. 67
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
5:31:29 P.M. -
H. Con. Res. 67
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 67.
5:31:25 P.M. -
H. Con. Res. 67
Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:31:10 P.M. -
H. Con. Res. 67
Mr. Denham moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. H. Con. Res. 67 — "Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the District of Columbia Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run."
5:30:59 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until 6:30 p.m. today.
5:30:52 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 7.
2:13:39 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
2:12:46 P.M. -
H. Con. Res. 74
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:12:26 P.M. -
H. Con. Res. 74
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
2:12:06 P.M. -
H. Con. Res. 74
Considered as privileged matter. H. Con. Res. 74 — "Providing for a joint session of Congress to receive a message from the President."
2:10:55 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 September 7, at 9:47 a.m.: That the Senate appointed members to the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction.
2:10:28 P.M. -
The House received a communication from Margaret Mott, Casework Director, Office of Congressman Howard Berman. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Ms. Mott notified the House that she had been served with a subpoena issued by the United States District Court for Central District of California, for witness testimony and that after consultation with the Office of General Counsel, she had determined that compliance with the subpoena was consistent with the privileges and rights of the House, except to the extent that questions sought out privileged information.
2:02:17 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:01:55 P.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Poe of TX to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:01:49 P.M. -
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:01:00 P.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
2:00:10 P.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF SEPTEMBER 8, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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7:47:11 P.M. -
The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on September 9, 2011.
7:47:06 P.M. -
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
7:47:05 P.M. -
Mr. Chaffetz moved that the House do now adjourn.
7:47:01 P.M. -
Mr. Chaffetz moved that the message of the President be referred to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and be ordered printed as a House document (H.Doc. 112-51). The motion was agreed to.
7:46:40 P.M. -
The House was called to order.
7:46:12 P.M. -
JOINT SESSION DISSOLVED - The Speaker declared the Joint Session of the two Houses dissolved.
6:43:47 P.M. -
JOINT SESSION - The House convened in Joint Session with the Senate for the purpose of receiving an address from the President of the United States.
6:43:08 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 8.
3:47:41 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess pursuant to clause 12(a) of rule 1 for the purpose of receiving in joint session the President of the United States. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:35 P.M. today.
3:46:41 P.M. -
H.R. 2218
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2218 as unfinished business.
3:46:19 P.M. -
H.R. 2218
On motion that the Committee now rise Agreed to by voice vote.
3:45:56 P.M. -
H.R. 2218
Mr. Kline moved that the Committee now rise.
3:45:17 P.M. -
H.R. 2218
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Holt amendment No. 8, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. King (IA) demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
3:34:06 P.M. -
H.R. 2218
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 392, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the King (IA) Part A amendment No. 8.
3:34:03 P.M. -
H.R. 2218
An amendment, offered by Mr. King (IA), numbered 7 printed in Part A of House Report 112-200 to strike subparagraph (d) of subsection (6) of Sec. (9) which is part of the definition of `high quality charter schools.' Would strike the following language: `(D) has demonstrated success in increasing student academic achievement for the subgroups of students described in section 1111(b)(2)(C)(v)(II).'
3:33:00 P.M. -
H.R. 2218
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Holt amendment No. 7, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Kline demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
3:24:16 P.M. -
H.R. 2218
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 392, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Holt Part A amendment No. 7.
3:24:13 P.M. -
H.R. 2218
An amendment, offered by Mr. Holt, numbered 7 printed in Part A of House Report 112-200 to encourage the Secretary of Education to include a priority for green school building practices in the application for states to ensure that federal investment in charter school facilities would be energy efficient and environmentally friendly.
3:23:40 P.M. -
H.R. 2218
On agreeing to the Moore amendment; Failed by voice vote.
3:15:42 P.M. -
H.R. 2218
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 392, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Moore (WI) Part A amendment No. 6.
3:15:40 P.M. -
H.R. 2218
An amendment, offered by Ms. Moore, numbered 6 printed in Part A of House Report 112-200 to strike `governor of a state' from the definition of `state entity' on page 20, thus removing Governors' eligibility to apply for federal grant funding to oversee charter school operations in their states.
3:15:09 P.M. -
H.R. 2218
On agreeing to the Polis amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
3:09:15 P.M. -
H.R. 2218
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 392, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Polis (CO) Part A amendment No. 5.
3:09:11 P.M. -
H.R. 2218
An amendment, offered by Mr. Polis, numbered 5 printed in Part A of House Report 112-200 to promote innovation and quality in charter schools by adding a priority to states that allow charter school authorizers besides local educational agencies.
3:08:57 P.M. -
H.R. 2218
On agreeing to the Lujan amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
3:06:16 P.M. -
H.R. 2218
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 392, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Lujan Part A amendment No. 4.
3:06:14 P.M. -
H.R. 2218
An amendment, offered by Mr. Lujan, numbered 4 printed in Part A of House Report 112-200 to add to the requirement that applicants include in their application a description of how a charter school program would share best and promising practices between charter schools and other public schools, by including in that description how they would share best practices in instruction and professional development in technology, engineering, and math education where appropriate.
3:05:58 P.M. -
H.R. 2218
On agreeing to the Paulsen amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
2:59:33 P.M. -
H.R. 2218
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 392, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Paulsen Part A amendment No. 3.
2:59:30 P.M. -
H.R. 2218
An amendment, offered by Mr. Paulsen, numbered 3 printed in Part A of House Report 112-200 to change the duration of Subgrants in the Grant Limitations Section from 5 years to 3 years to allow successful and eligible operating schools to replicate and expand faster. The school must demonstrate successful operation data for no less than 3 years.
2:59:18 P.M. -
H.R. 2218
On agreeing to the Davis (CA) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
2:55:59 P.M. -
H.R. 2218
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 392, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Davis (CA) Part A amendment No. 2.
2:55:02 P.M. -
H.R. 2218
An amendment, offered by Mrs. Davis (CA), numbered 2 printed in Part A of House Report 112-200 to add to the purpose section of H.R. 2218 the importance of innovation in public education to prepare students to compete in the global economy.
2:54:27 P.M. -
H.R. 2218
On agreeing to the Kline amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
2:46:49 P.M. -
H.R. 2218
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 392, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Kline Part A amendment No. 1.
2:46:21 P.M. -
H.R. 2218
An amendment, offered by Mr. Kline, numbered 1 printed in Part A of House Report 112-200 to make technical and clarifying corrections to the bill as reported out of Committee. Would make additional policy changes to improve the Charter School Program, including provisions regarding parent input, annual grants, education for at-risk students, diverse charter school models, transportation needs, high quality applicants, and school lunch participants.
2:06:52 P.M. -
H.R. 2218
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 2218.
2:06:42 P.M. -
H.R. 2218
The Speaker designated the Honorable Steve Womack to act as Chairman of the Committee.
2:06:41 P.M. -
H.R. 2218
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 392 and Rule XVIII.
2:05:54 P.M. -
H.R. 2218
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2218 and H.R. 1892 each with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measures will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order.
2:05:49 P.M. -
H.R. 2218
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 392. H.R. 2218 — "To amend the charter school program under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965."
2:04:33 P.M. -
H. Res. 392
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:04:32 P.M. -
H. Res. 392
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 237 - 163 (Roll no. 694).
1:57:26 P.M. -
H. Res. 392
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 226 - 176 (Roll no. 693).
12:40:53 P.M. -
H. Res. 392
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 392.
12:35:04 P.M. -
H. Res. 392
Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 392 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2218) to amend the charter school program under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1892) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2012 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes."
12:34:14 P.M. -
H. Res. 395
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:34:10 P.M. -
H. Res. 395
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
12:33:42 P.M. -
H. Res. 395
Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 395 — "Electing a certain Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives."
12:32:58 P.M. -
The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the provisions 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 September 8, 2011 at 9:27 a.m. stating that that body had agreed to H. Con. Res. 74.
12:03:08 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
12:02:53 P.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Ms. Chu to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:01:59 P.M. -
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:00:41 P.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by Reverend Clark Johnson, First Southern Baptist Church, Topeka, Kansas
12:00:25 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 8.
10:55:00 A.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
10:00:45 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.
10:00:34 A.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable Daniel Webster to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:17 A.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF SEPTEMBER 9, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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12:33:13 P.M. -
The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on September 12, 2011.
12:33:12 P.M. -
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
12:33:01 P.M. -
Mr. Heck moved that the House do now adjourn.
12:32:27 P.M. -
The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notification of the continuance of the national emergency with respect to the terrorist attacks on the United States of September 11, 2001. - referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 112-52).
11:58:36 A.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
11:54:45 A.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
11:53:49 A.M. -
Mr. Cantor asked unanimous consent That when the House adjourns on Friday, September 9, 2011, it adjourn to meet at 12 p.m. on Monday, September 12, 2011, for Morning-Hour Debate. Agreed to without objection.
11:40:06 A.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 September 9, 2011 at 9:04 a.m.: That the Senate agreed to H. Con. Res. 67 and S. Con. Res. 28.
11:39:03 A.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 September 8, 2011 at 6:20 p.m.: That the Senate passed H.R. 1249.
11:38:30 A.M. -
H.R. 1892
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. 1892.
11:37:50 A.M. -
H.R. 1892
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
11:37:49 A.M. -
H.R. 1892
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 384 - 14 (Roll no. 698).
11:31:29 A.M. -
H.R. 1892
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 145 - 257 (Roll no. 697).
11:15:06 A.M. -
H.R. 1892
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
11:07:31 A.M. -
H.R. 1892
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hochul motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment adding a new section entitled "PRIORITIZATION OF FUNDING TO COUNTER THE THREAT POSED BY TRANSNATIONAL DRUG TRAFFICKING".
11:06:33 A.M. -
H.R. 1892
Ms. Hochul moved to recommit with instructions to Intelligence (Permanent).
11:06:04 A.M. -
H.R. 1892
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.
11:05:37 A.M. -
H.R. 1892
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1892 — "To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2012 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes."
11:05:06 A.M. -
H. Res. 391
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
11:05:02 A.M. -
H. Res. 391
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
11:05:01 A.M. -
H. Res. 391
Considered by unanimous consent. H. Res. 391 — "Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the terrorist attacks launched against the United States on September 11, 2001, on the 10th anniversary of that date."
11:04:36 A.M. -
H. Res. 391
Mr. Cantor asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
11:02:32 A.M. -
MOMENT OF SILENCE - The House observed a moment of silence in remembrance of the victims of the terror attacks on September 11, 2011.
11:01:26 A.M. -
H.R. 1892
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule 19, the Chair postponed further proceedings on H.R. 1892 until a time to be announced.
11:01:01 A.M. -
H.R. 1892
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
11:00:53 A.M. -
H.R. 1892
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 1892.
10:59:31 A.M. -
H.R. 1892
On agreeing to the Carney amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 303 - 92 (Roll no. 696).
10:52:26 A.M. -
H.R. 1892
On agreeing to the Hunter amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 397 - 0 (Roll no. 695).
10:24:15 A.M. -
H.R. 1892
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.
10:24:00 A.M. -
H.R. 1892
On agreeing to the Keating amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
10:17:32 A.M. -
H.R. 1892
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 392, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Keating Part B amendment No. 9.
10:17:25 A.M. -
H.R. 1892
An amendment, offered by Mr. Keating, numbered 9 printed in Part B of House Report 112-200 to include Sense of Congress language to encourage the Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Director of National Intelligence, to integrate the intelligence-sharing capabilities of fusion centers and leverage participation from all intelligence, law enforcement and homeland security agencies to prevent acts of terrorism against the United States in a manner consistent with the Constitution.
10:16:42 A.M. -
H.R. 1892
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Carney amendment No. 7, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Carney demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
10:12:49 A.M. -
H.R. 1892
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 392, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Carney Part B amendment No. 7.
10:12:46 A.M. -
H.R. 1892
An amendment, offered by Mr. Carney, numbered 7 printed in Part B of House Report 112-200 to express the sense of Congress that railway transportation security has been and must continue to be a priority of the intelligence community in infrastructure threat assessment, namely through the coordination of the Office of Intelligence & Analysis.
10:12:08 A.M. -
H.R. 1892
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Hunter amendment No. 6, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Rogers (MI) demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
10:07:30 A.M. -
H.R. 1892
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 392, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hunter Part B amendment No. 6.
10:07:29 A.M. -
H.R. 1892
An amendment, offered by Mr. Hunter, numbered 6 printed in Part B of House Report 112-200 to require the Director of National Intelligence and the Secretary of Defense to establish a coordinated strategy utilizing all available personnel and assets for intelligence collection and analysis to identify and counter network activity and operations in Pakistan and Afghanistan relating to the development and use of improvised explosive devices.
10:07:24 A.M. -
H.R. 1892
By unanimous consent, the Holt amendment was withdrawn.
10:02:01 A.M. -
H.R. 1892
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 392, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Holt Part B amendment No. 5.
10:01:56 A.M. -
H.R. 1892
An amendment, offered by Mr. Holt, numbered 5 printed in Part B of House Report 112-200 to direct the Director of National Intelligence to submit to Congress not more than 180 days after enactment a National Intelligence Estimate on the impact of the recent revolutions in North Africa and the Middle East on the security of the State of Israel.
10:00:51 A.M. -
H.R. 1892
On agreeing to the Wolf amendment; as modified Agreed to by voice vote.
9:56:24 A.M. -
H.R. 1892
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 392, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Wolf Part B amendment No. 2, as modified.
9:56:19 A.M. -
H.R. 1892
Wolf amendment; modified by unanimous consent.
9:56:13 A.M. -
H.R. 1892
An amendment, offered by Mr. Wolf, numbered 2 printed in Part B of House Report 112-200 to create a `Team B'--a counterterrorism competitive analysis council of outside experts--to continuously advise the Director of National Intelligence and the Congress on how best to revise plans, operations, concepts, organizations, and capabilities across the intelligence community in response to the evolving threat of terrorism and domestic radicalization.
9:55:47 A.M. -
H.R. 1892
On agreeing to the Rogers (MI) amendment as modified Agreed to by voice vote.
9:51:54 A.M. -
H.R. 1892
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 392, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rogers (MI) Part B amendment No. 1, as modified.
9:51:40 A.M. -
H.R. 1892
Rogers (MI) amendment; modified by unanimous consent.
9:51:33 A.M. -
H.R. 1892
An amendment, offered by Mr. Rogers (MI), numbered 1 printed in Part B of House Report 112-200 to make various modifications and technical corrections including: 1) clarifies the language contained in section 102 that would limit distribution of the classified annex to ensure that the Executive Branch may distribute within the Executive Branch as necessary to implement the budget; 2) strikes section 307 concerning amendments to provisions requiring certain information be provided to Congress prior to transfer of detainees so as to maintain the process in current law; 3) strikes section 309 concerning a requirement that the DNI provide certain State Department documents related to detainees; 4) clarifies that decisions made pursuant to the authority in section 310 may not be delegated to an official below the level of the service acquisition executive for the agency concerned; 5) adds a new section that would permit the President to make temporary appointments to fill vacancies in offices within the Office of the Director of National Intelligence that require Senate confirmation (except the DNI, for whom by Section 103A(a)(6) of the National Security Act of 1947 the Principal Deputy DNI is next in line) with a senior official who serves in another element of the Intelligence Community; and 6) strikes section 421, which requires confirmation of the Director of the National Security Agency.
9:15:25 A.M. -
H.R. 1892
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 1892.
9:15:11 A.M. -
H.R. 1892
The Speaker designated the Honorable Candice S. Miller to act as Chairwoman of the Committee.
9:15:10 A.M. -
H.R. 1892
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 392 and Rule XVIII.
9:14:18 A.M. -
H.R. 1892
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2218 and H.R. 1892 each with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measures will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order.
9:14:13 A.M. -
H.R. 1892
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 392. H.R. 1892 — "To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2012 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes."
9:02:38 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.
9:02:26 A.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Brady of TX to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:02:18 A.M. -
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
9:00:53 A.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
9:00:28 A.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable Candice S. Miller to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
9:00:09 A.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF SEPTEMBER 12, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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9:38:54 P.M. -
The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on September 13, 2011.
9:38:53 P.M. -
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
9:38:43 P.M. -
Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn.
7:17:50 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
7:14:02 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
7:13:25 P.M. -
The House received a communication from the Honorable John L. Mica. Chairman Mica notified the House that on September 8, 2011, pursuant to section 3307 of Title 40, United States Code, the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure met in open session to consider resolutions to authorize five lease prospectuses included in the General Services Administration's (GSA) FY2011 Capital Investment and Leasing Program (CILP) and one lease prospectus included in GSA's FY2012 CILP. The Chairman also transmitted copies of the resolutions adopted by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on September 8, 2011.
7:12:19 P.M. -
Mr. Dreier asked unanimous consent That, it shall be in order at any time without intervention of any point of order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 2887) to provide an extension of surface and air transportation programs, and for other purposes; the bill shall be considered as read; the bill shall be debatable for 1 hour, equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Transportation; and the previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill to final passage without intervening motion except one motion to recommit. Agreed to without objection.
7:10:18 P.M. -
H.R. 1059
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:10:17 P.M. -
H.R. 1059
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 384 - 0 (Roll no. 701).
7:03:48 P.M. -
H.R. 1059
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1059 — "To protect the safety of judges by extending the authority of the Judicial Conference to redact sensitive information contained in their financial disclosure reports, and for other purposes."
7:03:43 P.M. -
H.R. 2633
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:03:43 P.M. -
H.R. 2633
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 384 - 0 (Roll no. 700).
6:56:48 P.M. -
H.R. 2633
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2633 — "To amend title 28, United States Code, to clarify the time limits for appeals in civil cases to which United States officers or employees are parties."
6:56:44 P.M. -
H.R. 2076
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:56:43 P.M. -
H.R. 2076
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 358 - 9 (Roll no. 699).
6:38:30 P.M. -
H.R. 2076
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2076 — "To amend title 28, United States Code, to clarify the statutory authority for the longstanding practice of the Department of Justice of providing investigatory assistance on request of State and local authorities with respect to certain serious violent crimes, and for other purposes."
6:34:29 P.M. -
PRESIDENTIAL MESSAGE - The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting the legislative proposal, the "American Jobs Act of 2011," together with a section-by-section analysis of the legislation - referred to the Committees on Education and the Workforce, Energy and Commerce, Financial Services, House Administration, Judiciary, Oversight and Government Reform, Rules, Science, Space, and Technology, Small Business, Transporation and Infrastructure and Ways and Means and ordered to be printed(H. Doc. 112-53).
6:30:27 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 12.
4:26:19 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. today. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 P.M. today.
4:25:34 P.M. -
H.R. 1059
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.
4:18:50 P.M. -
H.R. 1059
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1059.
4:18:47 P.M. -
H.R. 1059
Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:18:16 P.M. -
H.R. 1059
Mr. Coble moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 1059 — "To protect the safety of judges by extending the authority of the Judicial Conference to redact sensitive information contained in their financial disclosure reports, and for other purposes."
4:17:57 P.M. -
H.R. 2633
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.
4:11:28 P.M. -
H.R. 2633
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2633.
4:11:26 P.M. -
H.R. 2633
Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:11:10 P.M. -
H.R. 2633
Mr. Coble moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2633 — "To amend title 28, United States Code, to clarify the time limits for appeals in civil cases to which United States officers or employees are parties."
4:10:38 P.M. -
H.R. 2076
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.
4:03:18 P.M. -
H.R. 2076
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2076.
4:03:14 P.M. -
H.R. 2076
Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:02:14 P.M. -
H.R. 2076
Mr. Gowdy moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2076 — "To amend title 28, United States Code, to clarify the statutory authority for the longstanding practice of the Department of Justice of providing investigatory assistance on request of State and local authorities with respect to certain serious violent crimes, and for other purposes."
4:01:22 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until after 6:30 p.m. today.
4:00:37 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 12.
2:04:51 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 4:00 P.M. today.
2:03:13 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:02:47 P.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Wilson of SC to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:02:24 P.M. -
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:01:00 P.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
2:00:56 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 12.
12:01:59 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.
12:01:30 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 September 9, 2011 at 1:43 p.m. stating that that body had passed S. 1239.
12:00:30 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.
12:00:29 P.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable Michael K. Simpson to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
12:00:12 P.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF SEPTEMBER 13, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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4:53:21 P.M. -
The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on September 14, 2011.
4:53:20 P.M. -
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
4:53:08 P.M. -
Mr. McHenry moved that the House do now adjourn.
2:32:42 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
2:30:19 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:27:49 P.M. -
H. Res. 398
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:27:43 P.M. -
H. Res. 398
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
2:27:03 P.M. -
H. Res. 398
Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 398 — "Electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives."
2:26:16 P.M. -
The House received a communication from the Honorable Jason Altmire. Mr. Altmire submitted his resignation from the Committee on Small Business. The resignation was accepted without objection.
2:26:13 P.M. -
H.R. 2218
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:26:12 P.M. -
H.R. 2218
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 365 - 54 (Roll no. 705).
2:18:08 P.M. -
H.R. 2218
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 189 - 231 (Roll no. 704).
1:52:29 P.M. -
H.R. 2218
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hanabusa motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to require each state entity that receives a grant, to have in effect policies and procedures for charter schools that require criminal background checks to be conducted for school employees prohibit the employment of an individual for a position as a school employee if they refuse to consent to a criminal background check, make false statements in connection with the background check or have been convicted of a felony.
1:52:06 P.M. -
H.R. 2218
Ms. Hanabusa moved to recommit with instructions to Education and the Workforce.
1:50:33 P.M. -
H.R. 2218
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.
1:50:19 P.M. -
H.R. 2218
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
1:49:43 P.M. -
H.R. 2218
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2218.
1:49:19 P.M. -
H.R. 2218
On agreeing to the King (IA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 43 - 374 (Roll no. 703).
1:43:23 P.M. -
H.R. 2218
On agreeing to the Holt amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 195 - 220 (Roll no. 702).
1:16:59 P.M. -
H.R. 2218
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
1:16:37 P.M. -
H.R. 2218
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2218 — "To amend the charter school program under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965."
1:16:36 P.M. -
H.R. 2887
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:16:31 P.M. -
H.R. 2887
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
12:29:15 P.M. -
H.R. 2887
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2887.
12:29:14 P.M. -
H.R. 2887
Considered under suspension of the rules.
12:29:03 P.M. -
H.R. 2887
Mr. Mica moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 2887 — "To provide an extension of surface and air transportation programs, and for other purposes."
12:04:23 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.
12:01:44 P.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Johnson of OH to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:01:40 P.M. -
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:00:17 P.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by Reverend Dr. Leroy Adams, Jr., Morning Star Baptist Church, Omaha, Nebraska.
12:00:02 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 13.
10:22:06 A.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
10:01:00 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.
10:00:13 A.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable John J. Duncan Jr. to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:12 A.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF SEPTEMBER 14, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on September 15, 2011.
6:41:09 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 14.
5:04:40 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
3:05:00 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
3:02:00 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
3:01:07 P.M. -
Mr. Scalise asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Wednesday, September 14, 2011, it adjourn to meet at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 15, 2011. Agreed to without objection.
3:01:06 P.M. -
H.J. Res. 77
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:01:05 P.M. -
H.J. Res. 77
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 232 - 186, 2 Present (Roll no. 706).
2:36:16 P.M. -
H.J. Res. 77
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the statute.
1:01:25 P.M. -
H.J. Res. 77
DEBATE - Pursuant to section 3101A(c)(4) of title 31, United States Code, the joint resolution was considered as read, and the previous question was considered as ordered on the joint resolution without intervening motion except 2 hours of debate equally divided and controlled.
1:00:16 P.M. -
H.J. Res. 77
On motion to proceed to consideration of H.J. Res. 77 Agreed to by voice vote.
12:59:36 P.M. -
H.J. Res. 77
MOTION TO PROCEED - Pursuant to section 3 of H. Res. 392, Mr. Reed was recognized to offer a motion to proceed to the consideration of H.J. Res. 77. Subsequently the Chair announced that pursuant to section 3101A(c)(3) of title 31, United States Code, the motion was not debatable, and put the question.
12:58:53 P.M. -
H.J. Res. 77
Called up under the provisions of rule H. Res. 392. H.J. Res. 77 — "Relating to the disapproval of the President's exercise of authority to increase the debt limit, as submitted under section 3101A of title 31, United States Code, on August 2, 2011."
12:57:44 P.M. -
H.R. 2867
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.
12:34:54 P.M. -
H.R. 2867
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2867.
12:34:51 P.M. -
H.R. 2867
Considered under suspension of the rules.
12:34:33 P.M. -
H.R. 2867
Mr. Smith (NJ) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2867 — "To reauthorize the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998, and for other purposes."
12:33:21 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until tomorrow.
12:03:48 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.
12:02:28 P.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Ms. Tsongas to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:02:24 P.M. -
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:01:26 P.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
12:00:21 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 14.
11:04:19 A.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
10:01:50 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.
10:01:09 A.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable Jeff Denham to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:00 A.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF SEPTEMBER 15, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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3:34:43 P.M. -
The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on September 19, 2011.
3:34:42 P.M. -
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
3:34:23 P.M. -
Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn.
3:32:58 P.M. -
The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a report with regards to Iceland's commercial whaling activities. - referred to the Committees on Foreign Affairs and Natural Resources and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 112-54).
1:58:26 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
1:58:01 P.M. -
Canada-United States Interparliamentary Group - Pursuant to 22 U.S.C 276d and the order of the House of January 5, 2011, the Speaker appointed the following members of the House to the Canada-United States Interparliamentary Group: Mr. Dreier, Mr. Lungren, Daniel E.,Mrs. Miller of MI, Mr. Smith of NE, Mr. Huizenga of MI, Mr. Higgins, Mr. Meeks, Ms. Slaughter, Mr. Welch and Mr. Larsen of WA .
1:52:40 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
1:52:15 P.M. -
Mr. Cantor asked unanimous consent That when the House adjourns on Thursday, September 15, 2011, it adjourn to meet at 12:00 p.m. on Monday, September 19, 2011. Agreed to without objection.
1:21:58 P.M. -
H.R. 2587
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:21:48 P.M. -
H.R. 2587
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 238 - 186 (Roll no. 711).
1:11:47 P.M. -
H.R. 2587
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 189 - 235 (Roll no. 710).
12:45:40 P.M. -
H.R. 2587
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
12:38:56 P.M. -
H.R. 2587
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bishop (NY) motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment prohibiting the Act from limiting the National Labor Relations Board's authority to order an employer to maintain or restore jobs within the United States that have been or will otherwise be outsourced to a foreign country in violation of the National Labor Relations Act.
12:38:38 P.M. -
H.R. 2587
Mr. Bishop (NY) moved to recommit with instructions to Education and the Workforce.
12:38:17 P.M. -
H.R. 2587
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
11:17:13 A.M. -
H.R. 2587
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2587.
11:16:03 A.M. -
H.R. 2587
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2587 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. Bill is closed to amendments. The amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Education and the Workforce now printed in the bill shall be considered as adopted.
11:15:58 A.M. -
H.R. 2587
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 372. H.R. 2587 — "To prohibit the National Labor Relations Board from ordering any employer to close, relocate, or transfer employment under any circumstance."
11:14:13 A.M. -
Mr. Woodall filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 399.
11:13:12 A.M. -
H.R. 2867
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
11:13:10 A.M. -
H.R. 2867
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 391 - 21 (Roll no. 709).
11:06:02 A.M. -
H.R. 2867
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2867 — "To reauthorize the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998, and for other purposes."
11:06:01 A.M. -
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of a motion to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
11:05:17 A.M. -
H. Res. 372
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
11:05:16 A.M. -
H. Res. 372
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 239 - 176 (Roll no. 708).
11:04:01 A.M. -
ADJUSTMENT OF WHOLE NUMBER OF HOUSE - Under clause 5(d) of Rule XX, the Chair announced to the House that, in light of the administration of the oath the gentleman from Nevada, the Honorable Mark Amodei and the gentleman from New York, the Honorable Bob Turner, the whole number of the House is adjusted to 434.
10:50:00 A.M. -
OATH OF OFFICE - Representative-Elect Mark Amodei, Second District, State of Nevada and Representative-Elect Bob Turner, Ninth District, State of New York, presented themselves in the well of the House for the purpose of taking the Oath of Office which was administered by the Speaker of the House.
10:46:00 A.M. -
The House received a message from the Clerk. The Clerk transmitted to the House a scanned copy of a letter received from Mr. Robert Brehm and Mr. Todd Valentine, Co-Executive Directors, New York State Board of Elections, indicating that, according to the unofficial returns of the Special Election held September 13, 2011, the Honorable Bob Turner was elected Representative to Congress for the Ninth Congressional District, State of New York.
10:45:45 A.M. -
The House received a message from the Clerk. The Clerk transmitted to the House a scanned copy of a letter received from Mr. Scott Gilles, Deputy Secretary of Elections, on behalf of Nevada Secretary of State, the Honorable Ross Miller, indicating that, according to the unofficial returns of the Special Election held September 13, 2011, the Honorable Mark E. Amodei was elected Representative to Congress for the Second Congressional District, State of Nevada.
10:45:44 A.M. -
H. Res. 372
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 234 - 177 (Roll no. 707).
9:18:13 A.M. -
H. Res. 372
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 372.
9:16:58 A.M. -
H. Res. 372
Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 372 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2587) to prohibit the National Labor Relations Board from ordering any employer to close, relocate, or transfer employment under any circumstance."
9:02:45 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.
9:02:22 A.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Scott of SC to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:02:20 A.M. -
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
9:00:54 A.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by Most Reverend Thomas John Paprocki, Bishop of Springfield, Illinois.
9:00:46 A.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable Ted Poe to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
9:00:28 A.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF SEPTEMBER 19, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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12:13:39 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on September 20, 2011.
12:05:04 P.M. -
The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a plan for economic growth and deficit reduction entitled "Living Within Our Means and Investing in the Future" - referred to the Committees on Agriculture, Armed Services, Education and the Workforce, Energy and Commerce, Financial Services, House Administration, the Judiciary, Natural Resources, Oversight and Government Reform, Rules, Science, Space, and Technology, Small Business, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Ways and Means and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 112-55).
12:04:42 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 September 19, 2011, at 11:35 a.m. containing a message from the President whereby he submits the fiscal plan entitled "Living Within Our Means and Investing in the Future", the President's Plan for Economic Growth and Deficit Reduction.
12:03:35 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 September 16, 2011 at 9:07 a.m. stating that that body had passed H.R. 2887. The message also stated that the Senate had agreed to S. Res. 268.
12:03:20 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 September 15, 2011 at 5:50 p.m. stating that that body had passed H.J. Res. 66.
12:02:46 P.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:02:41 P.M. -
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:01:40 P.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
12:01:17 P.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable Michael K. Simpson to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
12:00:56 P.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF SEPTEMBER 20, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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9:05:48 P.M. -
The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on September 21, 2011.
9:05:47 P.M. -
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
9:05:38 P.M. -
Mr. Tonko moved that the House do now adjourn.
8:16:00 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House resumed with Special Order speeches.
8:15:00 P.M. -
Mr. Woodall filed reports from the Committee on Rules, H. Res. 405 and H. Res. 406.
7:25:29 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
7:13:41 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
7:08:55 P.M. -
H.R. 2646
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:08:54 P.M. -
H.R. 2646
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 412 - 3 (Roll no. 714).
7:02:13 P.M. -
H.R. 2646
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2646 — "To authorize certain Department of Veterans Affairs major medical facility projects and leases, to extend certain expiring provisions of law, and to modify certain authorities of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes."
7:01:03 P.M. -
H.R. 2189
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:01:02 P.M. -
H.R. 2189
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 398 - 18 (Roll no. 713).
6:54:34 P.M. -
H.R. 2189
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2189 — "To encourage States to report to the Attorney General certain information regarding the deaths of individuals in the custody of law enforcement agencies, and for other purposes."
6:53:17 P.M. -
H.R. 2944
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:53:15 P.M. -
H.R. 2944
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 - 0 (Roll no. 712).
6:31:22 P.M. -
H.R. 2944
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2944 — "To provide for the continued performance of the functions of the United States Parole Commission, and for other purposes."
6:30:12 P.M. -
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
6:30:06 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 20.
4:27:36 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 P.M. today.
4:27:19 P.M. -
H.R. 1852
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:27:13 P.M. -
H.R. 1852
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
4:20:11 P.M. -
H.R. 1852
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1852.
4:20:08 P.M. -
H.R. 1852
Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:20:00 P.M. -
H.R. 1852
Mr. Pitts moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 1852 — "To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize support for graduate medical education programs in children's hospitals."
4:19:50 P.M. -
H.R. 2005
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:19:47 P.M. -
H.R. 2005
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
3:54:50 P.M. -
H.R. 2005
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2005.
3:54:40 P.M. -
H.R. 2005
Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:54:30 P.M. -
H.R. 2005
Mr. Pitts moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 2005 — "To reauthorize the Combating Autism Act of 2006."
3:54:10 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 20.
3:48:08 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
3:46:59 P.M. -
H.R. 2646
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.
3:33:45 P.M. -
H.R. 2646
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2646.
3:33:40 P.M. -
H.R. 2646
Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:33:30 P.M. -
H.R. 2646
Mr. Johnson (OH) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2646 — "To authorize certain Department of Veterans Affairs major medical facility projects and leases, to extend certain expiring provisions of law, and to modify certain authorities of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes."
3:33:10 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 20.
2:25:00 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for approximately 3:30 p.m. today.
2:24:09 P.M. -
H.R. 2189
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Smith (TX) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
2:18:08 P.M. -
H.R. 2189
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2189.
2:18:07 P.M. -
H.R. 2189
Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:18:00 P.M. -
H.R. 2189
Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 2189 — "To encourage States to report to the Attorney General certain information regarding the deaths of individuals in the custody of law enforcement agencies, and for other purposes."
2:17:18 P.M. -
H.R. 2944
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Smith (TX) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
2:11:29 P.M. -
H.R. 2944
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2944.
2:11:27 P.M. -
H.R. 2944
Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:11:11 P.M. -
H.R. 2944
Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 2944 — "To provide for the continued performance of the functions of the United States Parole Commission, and for other purposes."
2:10:44 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until 6:30 p.m. today.
2:10:13 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 September 20, 2011, at 11:18 a.m., stating that that body had agreed to S. Res. 271.
2:09:50 P.M. -
The House received a communication from the Honorable Debbie Wasserman Schultz. Ms. Wasserman Schultz submitted her resignation from the Committee on the Judiciary. The resignation was accepted without objection.
2:02:25 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:01:56 P.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Wilson of SC to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:01:52 P.M. -
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:00:19 P.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
2:00:10 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 20.
12:25:41 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.
12:01:29 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.
12:01:24 P.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable Andy Harris to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
12:00:11 P.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF SEPTEMBER 21, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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7:59:45 P.M. -
The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on September 22, 2011.
7:59:10 P.M. -
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
7:59:00 P.M. -
Mr. Dreier moved that the House do now adjourn.
7:58:05 P.M. -
Mr. Dreier filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 409.
7:58:00 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 21.
7:35:00 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
6:03:45 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
5:53:26 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
5:50:50 P.M. -
H.R. 2883
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:50:49 P.M. -
H.R. 2883
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 395 - 25 (Roll no. 720).
5:44:06 P.M. -
H.R. 2883
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2883 — "To amend part B of title IV of the Social Security Act to extend the child and family services program through fiscal year 2016, and for other purposes."
5:44:01 P.M. -
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of a motion to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
5:43:39 P.M. -
H.R. 2608
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:43:33 P.M. -
H.R. 2608
On motion that the House agree with an amendment to the Senate amendment Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 195 - 230 (Roll no. 719).
5:12:32 P.M. -
H.R. 2608
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
3:53:06 P.M. -
H.R. 2608
DEBATE - Pursuant to H. Res. 405, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Rogers (KY) motion to agree to the Senate amendment with an amendment to H.R. 2608.
3:52:43 P.M. -
H.R. 2608
Mr. Rogers (KY) moved that the House agree with an amendment to the Senate amendment.
3:52:30 P.M. -
H.R. 2608
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 405, Mr. Rogers (KY) took from the Speaker's table H.R. 2608 with the Senate amendment thereto, and was recognized for a motion.
3:51:41 P.M. -
S. 846
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:51:40 P.M. -
S. 846
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 407 - 2, 2 Present (Roll no. 718).
3:45:06 P.M. -
S. 846
Considered as unfinished business. S. 846 — "To designate the United States courthouse located at 80 Lafayette Street in Jefferson City, Missouri, as the Christopher S. Bond United States Courthouse."
3:44:52 P.M. -
S. Con. Res. 28
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:44:51 P.M. -
S. Con. Res. 28
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 424 - 0 (Roll no. 717).
3:37:43 P.M. -
S. Con. Res. 28
Considered as unfinished business. S. Con. Res. 28 — "Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event to award the Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to the 100th Infantry Battalion, 442nd Regimental Combat Team, and the Military Intelligence Service, United States Army, in recognition of their dedicated service during World War II."
3:37:36 P.M. -
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
3:36:34 P.M. -
H. Res. 399
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 405, H. Res. 399 is laid on the table.
3:36:22 P.M. -
H. Res. 405
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:36:22 P.M. -
H. Res. 405
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 238 - 185 (Roll no. 716).
3:29:30 P.M. -
H. Res. 405
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 237 - 188 (Roll no. 715).
1:52:11 P.M. -
H. Res. 405
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 405.
1:51:57 P.M. -
H. Res. 405
Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 405 — "Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 2608) 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."
1:50:27 P.M. -
H.R. 2883
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.
1:27:15 P.M. -
H.R. 2883
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2883.
1:27:05 P.M. -
H.R. 2883
Considered under suspension of the rules.
1:27:00 P.M. -
H.R. 2883
Mr. Davis (KY) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2883 — "To amend part B of title IV of the Social Security Act to extend the child and family services program through fiscal year 2016, and for other purposes."
1:26:29 P.M. -
H.R. 2943
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:26:27 P.M. -
H.R. 2943
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
1:06:09 P.M. -
H.R. 2943
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2943.
1:06:06 P.M. -
H.R. 2943
Considered under suspension of the rules.
1:06:00 P.M. -
H.R. 2943
Mr. Davis (KY) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 2943 — "To extend the program of block grants to States for temporary assistance for needy families and related programs through December 31, 2011."
1:05:10 P.M. -
S. 846
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.
12:56:27 P.M. -
S. 846
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 846.
12:56:25 P.M. -
S. 846
Considered under suspension of the rules.
12:56:20 P.M. -
S. 846
Mr. Denham moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 846 — "To designate the United States courthouse located at 80 Lafayette Street in Jefferson City, Missouri, as the Christopher S. Bond United States Courthouse."
12:55:42 P.M. -
S. Con. Res. 28
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.
12:37:33 P.M. -
S. Con. Res. 28
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. Con. Res. 28.
12:37:32 P.M. -
S. Con. Res. 28
Considered under suspension of the rules.
12:37:12 P.M. -
S. Con. Res. 28
Mr. Harper moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. S. Con. Res. 28 — "Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event to award the Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to the 100th Infantry Battalion, 442nd Regimental Combat Team, and the Military Intelligence Service, United States Army, in recognition of their dedicated service during World War II."
12:36:51 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
12:35:12 P.M. -
The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notification of the continuance of the national emergency with respect to persons who commit, threaten to commit, or support terrorism is to continue in effect beyond September 23, 2011 - referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 112-57).
12:04:06 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.
12:02:22 P.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. McGovern to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:02:19 P.M. -
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:00:21 P.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by Reverend Judith Wright, First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church, Northborough, Massachusetts
12:00:16 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 21.
10:43:29 A.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
10:01:40 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.
10:01:38 A.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable Tom McClintock to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:25 A.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF SEPTEMBER 22, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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12:50:55 A.M. -
The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on September 23, 2011.
12:50:45 A.M. -
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
12:50:00 A.M. -
Mr. Cassidy moved that the House do now adjourn.
12:49:55 A.M. -
H. Con. Res. 81
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:49:45 A.M. -
H. Con. Res. 81
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
12:49:35 A.M. -
H. Con. Res. 81
Considered by unanimous consent. H. Con. Res. 81 — "Directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a correction in the enrollment of H.R. 2608."
12:49:30 A.M. -
H. Con. Res. 81
Mr. Rogers (KY) asked unanimous consent to consider as introduced.
12:49:17 A.M. -
H.R. 2608
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:49:16 A.M. -
H.R. 2608
On motion that the House agree with an amendment to the Agreed to by recorded vote: 219 - 203 (Roll no. 727).
12:25:45 A.M. -
H.R. 2608
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
11:20:17 P.M. -
H.R. 2608
DEBATE - Pursuant to H. Res. 412, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Rogers (KY) motion to agree to the Senate amendment with an amendment to H.R. 2608.
11:19:37 P.M. -
H.R. 2608
Mr. Rogers (KY) moved that the House agree with an amendment to the Senate amendment.
11:19:30 P.M. -
H.R. 2608
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 412, Mr. Rogers (KY) took from the Speaker's table H.R. 2608 with the Senate amendment thereto, and was recognized for a motion.
11:18:55 P.M. -
H. Res. 412
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
11:18:54 P.M. -
H. Res. 412
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 238 - 176 (Roll no. 726).
11:11:47 P.M. -
H. Res. 412
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 235 - 177 (Roll no. 725).
9:42:55 P.M. -
H. Res. 412
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 412.
9:42:43 P.M. -
H. Res. 412
Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 412 — "Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 2608) 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."
9:41:23 P.M. -
Mr. Dreier filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 412.
9:41:14 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 22.
7:55:32 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
7:55:18 P.M. -
H.R. 2401
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2401 as unfinished business.
7:54:59 P.M. -
H.R. 2401
On motion to rise Agreed to by voice vote.
7:54:56 P.M. -
H.R. 2401
Mr. Whitfield moved to rise.
7:53:46 P.M. -
H.R. 2401
The Chair announced that all general debate for H.R. 2401 had expired.
5:36:45 P.M. -
H.R. 2401
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with two hours of general debate on H.R. 2401.
5:36:36 P.M. -
H.R. 2401
The Speaker designated the Honorable Steve Womack to act as Chairman of the Committee.
5:36:35 P.M. -
H.R. 2401
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 406 and Rule XVIII.
5:36:19 P.M. -
H.R. 2401
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2401 with 2 hours of general debate. Motion to recommit with or without installowed. Measure will be considered read. A specified amendment is in order. The resolution waives all points of order against consideration of the bill. The resolution provides that the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Energy and Commerce now printed in the bill shall be considered as an original bill for the purpose of amendment. The resolution makes in order only those amendments printed in this report and shall be debatable for the time specified in this report.
5:36:14 P.M. -
H.R. 2401
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 406. H.R. 2401 — "To require analyses of the cumulative and incremental impacts of certain rules and actions of the Environmental Protection Agency, and for other purposes."
5:35:28 P.M. -
H. Res. 411
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:35:23 P.M. -
H. Res. 411
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
5:35:00 P.M. -
H. Res. 411
Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 411 — "Electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives."
5:34:36 P.M. -
H. Res. 406
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:34:36 P.M. -
H. Res. 406
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 245 - 175 (Roll no. 724).
5:25:05 P.M. -
H. Res. 406
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 237 - 184 (Roll no. 723).
5:18:07 P.M. -
H. Res. 406
Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 406 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2401) to require analyses of the cumulative and incremental impacts of certain rules and actions of the Environmental Protection Agency, and for other purposes."
5:17:59 P.M. -
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on ordering the previous question and adoption of H. Res. 406, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
5:17:26 P.M. -
H. Res. 409
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:17:25 P.M. -
H. Res. 409
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 238 - 182 (Roll no. 722).
5:10:17 P.M. -
H. Res. 409
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 240 - 180 (Roll no. 721).
3:34:34 P.M. -
H. Res. 409
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 409.
3:34:04 P.M. -
H. Res. 409
Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 409 — "Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules."
3:34:02 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 22.
1:34:00 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
1:33:00 P.M. -
H. Res. 406
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 406, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Hastings (FL) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day.
12:45:13 P.M. -
H. Res. 406
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 406.
12:45:06 P.M. -
H. Res. 406
Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 406 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2401) to require analyses of the cumulative and incremental impacts of certain rules and actions of the Environmental Protection Agency, and for other purposes."
12:02:46 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.
12:01:58 P.M. -
Director of the Office of Interparliamentary Affairs - Pursuant to section 103(c) of Public Law 108-83 (2 U.S.C. 130-2), the Speaker appointed Janice C. Robinson .
12:01:56 P.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Long to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:01:50 P.M. -
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:00:16 P.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
12:00:09 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 22.
11:15:06 A.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
10:01:13 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.
10:00:50 A.M. -
The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate agreed to S. Con. Res. 17 and passed S. 633.
10:00:34 A.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable Renee L. Ellmers to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:13 A.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF SEPTEMBER 23, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on September 26, 2011.
2:25:36 P.M. -
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
2:25:26 P.M. -
Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn.
1:24:06 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
1:19:00 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
1:17:25 P.M. -
Mr. Walden asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Monday, September 26, 2011, it adjourn to meet at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 29, 2011. Agreed to without objection.
1:17:24 P.M. -
Mr. Walden asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Friday, September 23, 2011, it adjourn to meet at 12:00 p.m. on Monday, September 26, 2011. Agreed to without objection.
1:17:23 P.M. -
H.R. 2401
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:17:22 P.M. -
H.R. 2401
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 249 - 169 (Roll no. 741).
1:10:42 P.M. -
H.R. 2401
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 180 - 233 (Roll no. 740).
12:53:48 P.M. -
H.R. 2401
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
12:45:02 P.M. -
H.R. 2401
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McCollum motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to report the same back to the House with an amendment to protect Great Lakes drinking water from toxic substances.
12:44:36 P.M. -
H.R. 2401
Ms. McCollum moved to recommit with instructions to Energy and Commerce.
12:44:00 P.M. -
H.R. 2401
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.
12:43:15 P.M. -
H.R. 2401
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2401.
12:42:40 P.M. -
H.R. 2401
On agreeing to the Richardson amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 181 - 237 (Roll no. 739).
12:38:53 P.M. -
H.R. 2401
On agreeing to the Latta amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 227 - 192 (Roll no. 738).
12:34:56 P.M. -
H.R. 2401
On agreeing to the Whitfield amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 234 - 188 (Roll no. 737).
12:30:56 P.M. -
H.R. 2401
On agreeing to the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 346 - 74 (Roll no. 736).
12:27:02 P.M. -
H.R. 2401
On agreeing to the Connolly (VA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 186 - 232 (Roll no. 735).
12:23:09 P.M. -
H.R. 2401
On agreeing to the Hastings (FL) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 165 - 254 (Roll no. 734).
12:18:57 P.M. -
H.R. 2401
On agreeing to the Dent amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 269 - 150 (Roll no. 733).
12:14:15 P.M. -
H.R. 2401
On agreeing to the Kinzinger (IL) amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 269 - 145 (Roll no. 732).
12:09:54 P.M. -
H.R. 2401
On agreeing to the Capps amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 195 - 221 (Roll no. 731).
12:05:28 P.M. -
H.R. 2401
On agreeing to the Moore amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 337 - 76 (Roll no. 730).
12:00:50 P.M. -
H.R. 2401
On agreeing to the McNerney amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 184 - 229 (Roll no. 729).
11:54:26 A.M. -
H.R. 2401
On agreeing to the Welch amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 173 - 236 (Roll no. 728).
11:27:12 A.M. -
H.R. 2401
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.
11:26:43 A.M. -
H.R. 2401
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Richardson amendment No. 12, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Richardson demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
11:15:23 A.M. -
H.R. 2401
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 406, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Richardson amendment No. 12.
11:15:20 A.M. -
H.R. 2401
An amendment, offered by Ms. Richardson, numbered 12 printed in House Report 112-213 to strike the offset provision of H.R. 2401, which would reduce funding to the Diesel Emission Reductions Act.
11:14:56 A.M. -
H.R. 2401
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Latta amendment No. 11, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Latta demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
11:03:13 A.M. -
H.R. 2401
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 406, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Latta amendment No. 11.
11:03:11 A.M. -
H.R. 2401
An amendment, offered by Mr. Latta, numbered 11 printed in House Report 112-213 to update the Clean Air Act's criteria for what factors can be considered when promulgating National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). Specifically, it would allow the EPA Administrator to consider feasibility and cost when setting these standards, which would negate the effect of a 2001 Supreme Court ruling that held implementation costs cannot be considered when setting NAAQS.
11:02:48 A.M. -
H.R. 2401
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Whitfield (KY) amendment No. 10, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Waxman demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
10:52:06 A.M. -
H.R. 2401
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 406, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Whitfield (KY) amendment No. 10.
10:52:04 A.M. -
H.R. 2401
An amendment, offered by Mr. Whitfield, numbered 10 printed in House Report 112-213 to provide that the Cross State Air Pollution Rule has no legal force or effect, and directs EPA to continue to apply the Clean Air Interstate Rule (CAIR) for at least 3 years until after the study in the underlying bill is complete. The amendment also requires that the proposed Utility Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) rule has no legal force and effect and that any subsequent Utility MACT rule be issued no sooner than 1 year after the study in the underlying bill is complete. If reissuing the rule, EPA is required to ensure that MACT standards are achievable in practice and that the compliance period is at least 5 years.
10:51:22 A.M. -
H.R. 2401
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment No. 9, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment 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 adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
10:44:36 A.M. -
H.R. 2401
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 406, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment No. 9.
10:44:34 A.M. -
H.R. 2401
An amendment, offered by Ms. Jackson Lee (TX), numbered 9 printed in House Report 112-213 to extend the public comment period from 90 days to 120 days.
10:43:08 A.M. -
H.R. 2401
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Connolly amendment No. 8, 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 adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
10:34:10 A.M. -
H.R. 2401
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 406, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Connolly (VA) No. 8.
10:34:01 A.M. -
H.R. 2401
An amendment, offered by Mr. Connolly (VA), numbered 7 printed in House Report 112-213 to require the committee to study policies which will lead to creation of American jobs in the clean energy sector.
10:33:34 A.M. -
H.R. 2401
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Hastings (FL) amendment No. 7, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Hastings (FL) demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
10:23:47 A.M. -
H.R. 2401
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 406, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hastings (FL) amendment No. 7.
10:23:45 A.M. -
H.R. 2401
An amendment, offered by Mr. Hastings (FL), numbered 7 printed in House Report 112-213 to exclude from the committee's jurisdiction all rules and regulations that undergo a cost-benefit analysis as a part of existing regulatory requirements.
10:22:20 A.M. -
H.R. 2401
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Dent amendment No. 6, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Rush demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
10:13:20 A.M. -
H.R. 2401
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 406, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Dent amendment No. 6.
10:13:18 A.M. -
H.R. 2401
An amendment, offered by Mr. Dent, numbered 6 printed in House Report 112-213 to add the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) from the Portland Cement Manufacturing Industry and Standards of Performance for Portland Cement Plants to the Covered Rules within the bill.
10:12:39 A.M. -
H.R. 2401
The Committee of the Whole resumed its sitting.
10:12:13 A.M. -
The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed H.R. 2883.
10:11:23 A.M. -
H.R. 2401
The Committee of the Whole rose informally to receive a Senate message.
10:11:06 A.M. -
H.R. 2401
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Kinzinger amendment No. 5, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Rush demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
9:59:36 A.M. -
H.R. 2401
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 406, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Kinzinger amendment No. 5.
9:59:33 A.M. -
H.R. 2401
An amendment, offered by Mr. Kinzinger (IL), numbered 5 printed in House Report 112-213 to add upcoming EPA gasoline regulations to the list of measures to be analyzed for their cumulative impact on energy prices, jobs, and American competitiveness.
9:58:57 A.M. -
H.R. 2401
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Capps amendment No. 4, 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 adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
9:49:37 A.M. -
H.R. 2401
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 406, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Capps amendment No. 4.
9:49:34 A.M. -
H.R. 2401
An amendment, offered by Mrs. Capps, numbered 4 printed in House Report 112-213 to require the committee to include in its analyses an estimate of the incidence of birth and developmental defects and infant mortality that would result from a delay to covered rules and covered actions under the bill.
9:48:51 A.M. -
H.R. 2401
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Moore amendment No. 3, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Moore demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
9:41:58 A.M. -
H.R. 2401
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 406, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Moore amendment No. 3.
9:41:56 A.M. -
H.R. 2401
An amendment, offered by Ms. Moore, numbered 3 printed in House Report 112-213 to ensure that the study will analyze the impact that a rule or action could have on low-income communities and public health.
9:40:28 A.M. -
H.R. 2401
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the McNerney amendment No. 2, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. McNerney demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
9:32:07 A.M. -
H.R. 2401
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 406, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McNerney amendment No. 2.
9:32:04 A.M. -
H.R. 2401
An amendment, offered by Mr. McNerney, numbered 2 printed in House Report 112-213 to add the effect on clean energy jobs and clean energy companies, including those that export clean energy technology, to the items to be considered in the analyses required by the bill.
9:31:36 A.M. -
H.R. 2401
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Welch (VT) amendment No. 1, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. McNerney demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
9:20:37 A.M. -
H.R. 2401
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 406, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Welch (VT) amendment No. 1.
9:20:33 A.M. -
H.R. 2401
An amendment, offered by Mr. Welch, numbered 1 printed in House Report 112-213 to add the Chair of the Council on Environmental Quality, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, as well as the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, among others, to the interagency council that this bill would create. Additionally, the amendment directs the committee to look at important health impacts on the most vulnerable subpopulations that would be affected by EPA's proposed rules.
9:18:25 A.M. -
H.R. 2401
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
9:18:11 A.M. -
H.R. 2401
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2401 — "To require analyses of the cumulative and incremental impacts of certain rules and actions of the Environmental Protection Agency, and for other purposes."
9:03:59 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.
9:02:32 A.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Ms. Lee of CA to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:02:26 A.M. -
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
9:01:20 A.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by Reverend Dr. Charley Hames, Jr., Beebe Memorial Cathedral, Oakland, California
9:01:01 A.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable Robert J. Dold to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
9:00:21 A.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF SEPTEMBER 26, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on September 29, 2011.
12:03:03 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 September 23, 2011, at 3:29 p.m., stating that that body had passed H.R. 2646 and H.R. 2943. The message also stated the Senate had agreed to S. Con. Res. 27 and S. Con. Res. 29.
12:02:44 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 September 23, 2011, at 2:56 p.m., stating that that body had passed H.R. 2832 with an amendment.
12:02:19 P.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair led Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:02:13 P.M. -
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:01:54 P.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by Reverend Dr. Alan Keiran, Office of the United States Senate Chaplain.
12:01:23 P.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable Fred S. Upton to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
12:00:01 P.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF SEPTEMBER 29, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on October 3, 2011.
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On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
11:06:00 A.M. -
Mr. Culberson moved that the House do now adjourn.
11:05:25 A.M. -
Mr. Culberson asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Thursday, September 29, 2011, it adjourn to meet at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, October 3, 2011. Agreed to without objection.
11:05:24 A.M. -
H.R. 2017
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
11:05:23 A.M. -
H.R. 2017
On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to without objection.
11:05:00 A.M. -
H.R. 2017
Mr. Culberson asked unanimous consent that the House agree to the Senate amendments.
11:04:02 A.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 September 27, 2011 at 10:00 a.m.: That the Senate passed S. 1280; that the Senate passed H.R. 2005, without amendment; that the Senate passed S.J. Res. 22, without amendment; and that the Senate agreed to H. Con. Res. 81, without amendment.
11:03:20 A.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 September 27, 2011 at 10:54 a.m.: That the Senate passed H.R. 2017, with amendments; and that the Senate passed H.R. 2608, with an amendment.
11:02:49 A.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Culberson to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
11:02:45 A.M. -
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
11:01:19 A.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
11:01:07 A.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable Andy Harris to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
11:00:00 A.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF OCTOBER 3, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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9:34:51 P.M. -
The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on October 4, 2011.
9:34:50 P.M. -
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
9:34:47 P.M. -
Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn.
8:20:01 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House resumed Special Order speeches.
8:19:04 P.M. -
The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting the District of Columbia's 2012 Budget Request Act - referred to the Committee on Appropriations and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 112-62).
7:30:29 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
7:11:14 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
7:09:52 P.M. -
H.R. 670
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:09:52 P.M. -
H.R. 670
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 397 - 0 (Roll no. 744).
7:02:00 P.M. -
H.R. 670
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 670 — "To convey certain submerged lands to the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands in order to give that territory the same benefits in its submerged lands as Guam, the Virgin Islands, and American Samoa have in their submerged lands."
7:01:54 P.M. -
H.R. 765
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:01:53 P.M. -
H.R. 765
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 394 - 0 (Roll no. 743).
6:55:11 P.M. -
H.R. 765
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 765 — "To amend the National Forest Ski Area Permit Act of 1986 to clarify the authority of the Secretary of Agriculture regarding additional recreational uses of National Forest System land that is subject to ski area permits, and for other purposes."
6:54:10 P.M. -
H.R. 686
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:54:10 P.M. -
H.R. 686
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 400 - 0 (Roll no. 742).
6:32:52 P.M. -
H.R. 686
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 686 — "To require the conveyance of certain public land within the boundaries of Camp Williams, Utah, to support the training and readiness of the Utah National Guard."
6:32:29 P.M. -
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
6:31:01 P.M. -
Mr. Nugent filed reports from the Committee on Rules, H. Res. 418 and H. Res. 419.
6:30:44 P.M. -
H. Con. Res. 83
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:30:41 P.M. -
H. Con. Res. 83
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
6:30:38 P.M. -
H. Con. Res. 83
Considered by unanimous consent. H. Con. Res. 83 — "Directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a further correction in the enrollment of H.R. 2608."
6:30:30 P.M. -
H. Con. Res. 83
Mr. Rogers (KY) asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider.
6:30:00 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of October 3.
5:15:00 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 P.M. today.
5:13:58 P.M. -
The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting letters exchanged between the United States and Korea that contain commitments to level to the playing field for U.S. businesses, workers, farmers, ranchers, manufacturers, investors, and service providers - referred to the Committee on Ways and Means and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 112-61).
5:10:14 P.M. -
The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting legislation and supporting documents to implement the United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement - referred to the Committee on Ways and Means and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 112-60).
5:06:31 P.M. -
The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting legislation and supporting documents to implement the United States-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement - referred to the Committee on Ways and Means and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 112-59).
5:01:44 P.M. -
The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting legislation and supporting documents to implement the United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement - referred to the Committee on Ways and Means and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 112-58).
5:01:28 P.M. -
S. Con. Res. 29
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:01:25 P.M. -
S. Con. Res. 29
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
4:53:09 P.M. -
S. Con. Res. 29
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. Con. Res. 29.
4:53:07 P.M. -
S. Con. Res. 29
Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:52:52 P.M. -
S. Con. Res. 29
Mr. Harper moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. S. Con. Res. 29 — "Authorizing the use of the rotunda of the United States Capitol for an event to present the Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to Neil A. Armstrong, Edwin E. "Buzz" Aldrin, Jr., Michael Collins, and John Herschel Glenn, Jr., in recognition of their significant contributions to society."
4:52:05 P.M. -
H.R. 670
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.
4:45:05 P.M. -
H.R. 670
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 670.
4:45:01 P.M. -
H.R. 670
Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:45:00 P.M. -
H.R. 670
Mr. Bishop (UT) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 670 — "To convey certain submerged lands to the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands in order to give that territory the same benefits in its submerged lands as Guam, the Virgin Islands, and American Samoa have in their submerged lands."
4:44:12 P.M. -
H.R. 470
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:44:08 P.M. -
H.R. 470
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
4:32:52 P.M. -
H.R. 470
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 470.
4:32:49 P.M. -
H.R. 470
Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:32:34 P.M. -
H.R. 470
Mr. Bishop (UT) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 470 — "To further allocate and expand the availability of hydroelectric power generated at Hoover Dam, and for other purposes."
4:31:56 P.M. -
H.R. 473
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:31:53 P.M. -
H.R. 473
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
4:25:40 P.M. -
H.R. 473
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 473.
4:25:38 P.M. -
H.R. 473
Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:25:26 P.M. -
H.R. 473
Mr. Bishop (UT) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 473 — "To provide for the conveyance of approximately 140 acres of land in the Ouachita National Forest in Oklahoma to the Indian Nations Council, Inc., of the Boy Scouts of America, and for other purposes."
4:24:52 P.M. -
H.R. 489
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:24:46 P.M. -
H.R. 489
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
4:13:19 P.M. -
H.R. 489
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 489.
4:13:14 P.M. -
H.R. 489
Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:13:00 P.M. -
H.R. 489
Mr. Bishop (UT) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 489 — "To clarify the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior with respect to the C.C. Cragin Dam and Reservoir, and for other purposes."
4:12:16 P.M. -
H.R. 765
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.
4:08:25 P.M. -
H.R. 765
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 765.
4:08:24 P.M. -
H.R. 765
Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:08:13 P.M. -
H.R. 765
Mr. Bishop (UT) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 765 — "To amend the National Forest Ski Area Permit Act of 1986 to clarify the authority of the Secretary of Agriculture regarding additional recreational uses of National Forest System land that is subject to ski area permits, and for other purposes."
4:07:43 P.M. -
H.R. 686
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.
4:04:47 P.M. -
H.R. 686
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 686.
4:04:45 P.M. -
H.R. 686
Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:04:16 P.M. -
H.R. 686
Mr. Bishop (UT) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 686 — "To require the conveyance of certain public land within the boundaries of Camp Williams, Utah, to support the training and readiness of the Utah National Guard."
4:04:02 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
4:02:13 P.M. -
Mr. Bishop (UT) asked unanimous consent That it be in order to take from the Speaker's table H.R. 2608, with the Senate amendment to the House amendment to the Senate amendment thereto, and to consider in the House, without intervention of any point of order, a motion offered by the chair of the Committee on Appropriations or his designee that the House concur in the Senate amendment; that the Senate amendment be considered as read; that the motion be debatable for one hour equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Appropriations; and that the previous question be considered as ordered on the motion to its adoption without intervening motion. Agreed to without objection.
4:02:11 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of October 3.
2:08:00 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 4:00 P.M. today.
2:02:37 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:02:13 P.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Wilson of SC to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:02:10 P.M. -
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:00:23 P.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
2:00:10 P.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF OCTOBER 4, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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5:04:56 P.M. -
The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on October 5, 2011.
5:04:55 P.M. -
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
5:04:41 P.M. -
Mr. Barletta moved that the House do now adjourn.
2:22:36 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
2:19:43 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:17:38 P.M. -
H. Res. 420
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:17:29 P.M. -
H. Res. 420
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
2:17:08 P.M. -
H. Res. 420
Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 420 — "Electing certain Members to certain standing committees."
2:16:00 P.M. -
The House received a communication from the Honorable Mo Brooks. Mr. Brooks submitted his resignation from the Committee on Homeland Security. The resignation was accepted without objection.
2:16:00 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 October 4, 2011 at 11:50 a.m. stating that that body had passed H. Con. Res. 83, without amendment.
2:15:53 P.M. -
H. Res. 419
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:15:52 P.M. -
H. Res. 419
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 257 - 165 (Roll no. 746).
2:08:49 P.M. -
H. Res. 419
Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 419 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2681) to provide additional time for the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to issue achievable standards for cement manufacturing facilities, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2250) to provide additional time for the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to issue achievable standards for industrial, commercial, and institutional boilers, process heaters, and incinerators, and for other purposes."
2:08:33 P.M. -
H.R. 2608
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:08:32 P.M. -
H.R. 2608
On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment to the House amendment to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 352 - 66 (Roll no. 745).
1:45:01 P.M. -
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of the motion to concur in the Senate amendment to the House amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R. 2608, and adoption of H. Res. 419, both of which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
1:45:00 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of October 4.
1:42:41 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
1:41:33 P.M. -
H.R. 2608
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the motion to concur in the Senate amendment to the House amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R. 2608, the Chair put the question on adoption of the motion and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Nugent demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the motion to concur until later in the legislative day.
1:35:33 P.M. -
H.R. 2608
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous special order, the House proceeded with 1 hour of debate on the motion to concur in the Senate amendment to the House amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R. 2608.
1:34:19 P.M. -
H.R. 2608
Pursuant to a previous special order the House moved to agree to the Senate amendment to the House amendment to the Senate amendment.
1:32:14 P.M. -
H. Res. 419
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 419, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the resolution and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Nugent demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day.
1:31:51 P.M. -
H. Res. 419
The previous question was ordered without objection.
12:36:07 P.M. -
H. Res. 419
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 419.
12:36:01 P.M. -
H. Res. 419
Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 419 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2681) to provide additional time for the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to issue achievable standards for cement manufacturing facilities, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2250) to provide additional time for the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to issue achievable standards for industrial, commercial, and institutional boilers, process heaters, and incinerators, and for other purposes."
12:04:33 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.
12:03:12 P.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Ms. Fudge to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:02:08 P.M. -
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:01:00 P.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by Pastor Jerry Creel, Brush Arbor Baptist Church.
12:00:00 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of October 4.
10:58:00 A.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
10:00:46 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.
10:00:23 A.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable Michael G. Fitzpatrick to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:10 A.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF OCTOBER 5, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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8:32:37 P.M. -
The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on October 6, 2011.
8:32:36 P.M. -
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
8:32:27 P.M. -
Mr. Carter moved that the House do now adjourn.
7:31:59 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
7:30:42 P.M. -
Mr. Whitfield asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Wednesday, October 5, 2011, it adjourn to meet at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 6, 2011. Agreed to without objection.
7:29:54 P.M. -
H.R. 2681
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2681 as unfinished business.
7:29:41 P.M. -
H.R. 2681
On motion that the Committee now rise Agreed to by voice vote.
7:29:20 P.M. -
H.R. 2681
Mr. Whitfield moved that the Committee now rise.
7:28:52 P.M. -
H.R. 2681
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Edwards amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. Edwards demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
7:16:53 P.M. -
H.R. 2681
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 419, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Edwards amendment No. 3.
7:16:29 P.M. -
H.R. 2681
An amendment, offered by Ms. Edwards, numbered 5 printed in the Congressional Record to add a new section on findings relating to health benifits.
7:15:19 P.M. -
H.R. 2681
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Keating amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Keating demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
7:06:57 P.M. -
H.R. 2681
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 419, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Keating amendment No. 5.
7:06:00 P.M. -
H.R. 2681
An amendment, offered by Mr. Keating, numbered 5 printed in the Congressional Record to establish a date for compliance with standards and requirements in accordance with the Clean Air Act.
7:05:12 P.M. -
H.R. 2681
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Cohen amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Cohen demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
6:59:04 P.M. -
H.R. 2681
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 419, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Cohen amendment No. 23.
6:59:00 P.M. -
H.R. 2681
An amendment, offered by Mr. Cohen, numbered 23 printed in the Congressional Record to study the impact of potential reductions in the number of illness-related absences from work due to respiratory or other illnesses.
6:56:03 P.M. -
H.R. 2681
On agreeing to the Ellison amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 170 - 252 (Roll no. 759).
6:52:16 P.M. -
H.R. 2681
On agreeing to the Moore amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 167 - 256 (Roll no. 758).
6:48:58 P.M. -
H.R. 2681
On agreeing to the Welch amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 174 - 249 (Roll no. 757).
6:44:52 P.M. -
H.R. 2681
On agreeing to the Connolly (VA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 176 - 248 (Roll no. 756).
6:39:42 P.M. -
H.R. 2681
On agreeing to the Quigley amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 175 - 248 (Roll no. 755).
6:36:21 P.M. -
H.R. 2681
On agreeing to the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 162 - 262 (Roll no. 754).
6:32:55 P.M. -
H.R. 2681
On agreeing to the Pallone amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 166 - 253 (Roll no. 753).
6:29:07 P.M. -
H.R. 2681
On agreeing to the Waxman amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 169 - 254 (Roll no. 752).
6:25:03 P.M. -
H.R. 2681
On agreeing to the Waxman amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 167 - 254 (Roll no. 751).
6:20:54 P.M. -
H.R. 2681
On agreeing to the Schakowsky amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 175 - 248 (Roll no. 750).
6:17:31 P.M. -
H.R. 2681
On agreeing to the Capps amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 158 - 254 (Roll no. 749).
6:14:04 P.M. -
H.R. 2681
On agreeing to the Rush amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 162 - 251 (Roll no. 748).
6:10:04 P.M. -
H.R. 2681
On agreeing to the Waxman amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 166 - 246 (Roll no. 747).
5:45:24 P.M. -
H.R. 2681
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Ellison amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Ellison demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
5:40:15 P.M. -
H.R. 2681
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 419, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Ellison amendment No. 14.
5:39:54 P.M. -
H.R. 2681
An amendment, offered by Mr. Ellison, numbered 14 printed in the Congressional Record to add a new subsection entitled Notice in Federal Register.
5:38:50 P.M. -
H.R. 2681
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Moore amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. Moore demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
5:26:20 P.M. -
H.R. 2681
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 419, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Moore amendment No. 2.
5:25:52 P.M. -
H.R. 2681
An amendment, offered by Ms. Moore, numbered 2 printed in the Congressional Record to add a new section at the end of the bill entitled Delayed Effective Date.
5:24:57 P.M. -
H.R. 2681
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Welch amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Whitfield demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
5:17:46 P.M. -
H.R. 2681
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 419, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Welch amendment No. 20.
5:17:27 P.M. -
H.R. 2681
An amendment, offered by Mr. Welch, numbered 20 printed in the Congressional Record to add a new section that finds that the American people are exposed to mercury from industrial sources addressed by the rules listed in section 2(b) of this Act through the consumption of fish containing mercury and every State in the Nation has issued at least one mercury advisory for fish consumption.
5:16:30 P.M. -
H.R. 2681
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Connolly amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Connolly demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
5:08:55 P.M. -
H.R. 2681
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 419, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Connolly amendment No. 18.
5:08:34 P.M. -
H.R. 2681
An amendment, offered by Mr. Connolly (VA), numbered 18 printed in the Congressional Record to add a new section entitled Protection from Respiratory and Cardiovascular Illness and Death.
5:07:52 P.M. -
H.R. 2681
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Quigley amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Quigley demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
5:02:16 P.M. -
H.R. 2681
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 419, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Quigley amendment No. 8.
5:00:46 P.M. -
H.R. 2681
An amendment, offered by Mr. Quigley, numbered 8 printed in the Congressional Record to add a new section pertaining to Protection from Avoidable Cases of Cancer.
5:00:11 P.M. -
H.R. 2681
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 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.
4:51:34 P.M. -
H.R. 2681
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 419, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Jackson Lee(TX) amendment No. 4.
4:51:30 P.M. -
H.R. 2681
An amendment, offered by Ms. Jackson Lee (TX), numbered 4 printed in the Congressional Record to strike in the Compliance Dates section that "not earlier than 5 years after the effective date of the regulation" and insert "not later than 3 years after the regulation is promulated as final".
4:50:42 P.M. -
H.R. 2681
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Pallone amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Pallone demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
4:43:43 P.M. -
H.R. 2681
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 419, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Pallone amendment No. 21.
4:43:21 P.M. -
H.R. 2681
An amendment, offered by Mr. Pallone, numbered 21 printed in the Congressional Record to add new sections on Findings and Reducing Blood-Mercury Concentrations.
4:42:21 P.M. -
H.R. 2681
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Waxman amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Waxman demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
4:39:06 P.M. -
H.R. 2681
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 419, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Waxman amendment No. 16.
4:36:49 P.M. -
H.R. 2681
An amendment, offered by Mr. Waxman, numbered 16 printed in the Congressional Record to find that if the rules specified in section 3(b) remain in effect, they are expected to reduce the amount of mercury that deposits to land and water.
4:36:03 P.M. -
H.R. 2681
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Waxman amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Waxman demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
4:28:23 P.M. -
H.R. 2681
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 419, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Waxman amendment No. 9.
4:28:05 P.M. -
H.R. 2681
An amendment, offered by Mr. Waxman, numbered 9 printed in the Congressional Record to add a new section at the end of the bill entitled Determination; Authorization.
4:27:34 P.M. -
H.R. 2681
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Schakowsky amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Waxman demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
4:04:13 P.M. -
H.R. 2681
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 419, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Schakowsky amendment No. 1
4:04:11 P.M. -
H.R. 2681
An amendment, offered by Ms. Schakowsky, numbered 1 printed in the Congressional Record to add a new section that finds that mercury released into the ambient air from cement kilns addressed by the rules listed in section 2(b) of this Act is a potent neurotoxin that can damage the development of an infant's brain.
4:03:27 P.M. -
H.R. 2681
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Capps amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Whitfield demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
3:36:23 P.M. -
H.R. 2681
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 419, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Capps amendment No. 17.
3:36:20 P.M. -
H.R. 2681
An amendment, offered by Mrs. Capps, numbered 17 printed in the Congressional Record to add a section which includes findings for health costs and benefits for the rules specified in section 3(b).
3:35:58 P.M. -
H.R. 2681
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Rush amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Rush demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
3:08:12 P.M. -
H.R. 2681
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 419, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Rush amendment No. 7.
3:08:09 P.M. -
H.R. 2681
An amendment, offered by Mr. Rush, numbered 7 printed in the Congressional Record to add a paragraph which describes a "Rule of Construction" for section 5. The paragraph notes that section 5 is intended to supplement the provisions of, and shall not be construed to supersede any requirement, limitation, or other provision of, sections 112 and 129 of the Clean Air Act.
3:07:48 P.M. -
H.R. 2681
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Waxman amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Waxman demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
2:17:34 P.M. -
H.R. 2681
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 419, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Waxman amendment No. 11.
2:17:30 P.M. -
H.R. 2681
An amendment, offered by Mr. Waxman, numbered 11 printed in the Congressional Record to add a section which instructs the EPA Administrator to not delay actions to reduce emissions from any cement kiln if such emissions are harming brain development or causing learning disabilities in infants or children.
2:16:09 P.M. -
H.R. 2681
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE- AMENDMENT DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole will proceed with debate on offered amendments under the 5 minute rule.
1:06:08 P.M. -
H.R. 2681
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 2681.
12:59:57 P.M. -
H.R. 2681
The Speaker designated the Honorable Steve Womack to act as Chairman of the Committee.
12:59:56 P.M. -
H.R. 2681
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 419 and Rule XVIII.
12:59:14 P.M. -
H.R. 2681
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2681 and H.R. 2250 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. No amendment to the committee amendment in the nature of a substitute shall be in order except those received for printing in the portion of the Congressional Record designated for that purpose in clause 8 of rule XVIII in a daily issue dated October 4, 2011, or earlier and except pro forma amendments for the purpose of debate.
12:59:09 P.M. -
H.R. 2681
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 419. H.R. 2681 — "To provide additional time for the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to issue achievable standards for cement manufacturing facilities, and for other purposes."
12:55:13 P.M. -
H.R. 1343
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:55:09 P.M. -
H.R. 1343
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
12:33:19 P.M. -
H.R. 1343
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1343.
12:33:15 P.M. -
H.R. 1343
Considered under suspension of the rules.
12:33:00 P.M. -
H.R. 1343
Mr. Walden moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1343 — "To return unused or reclaimed funds made available for broadband awards in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 to the Treasury of the United States."
12:32:37 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until later in the legislative day.
12:03:19 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.
12:03:08 P.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Rigell to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:02:00 P.M. -
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:01:35 P.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
12:00:00 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of October 5.
11:15:00 A.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
10:02:11 A.M. -
MORNING-HOUR DEBATE - The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate.
10:01:54 A.M. -
The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed H.R. 771 and H.R. 1632.
10:00:47 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.
10:00:38 A.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable Vicky Hartzler to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:07 A.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF OCTOBER 6, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on October 7, 2011.
4:19:27 P.M. -
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
4:19:14 P.M. -
Mr. Burton (IN) moved that the House do now adjourn.
3:32:22 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
3:26:32 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
3:25:58 P.M. -
Mr. Cantor asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Friday, October 7, 2011, it adjourn to meet at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 11, 2011, for Morning-Hour Debate. Agreed to without objection.
3:25:57 P.M. -
Mr. Cantor asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 10:00 a.m. on October 7. Agreed to without objection.
2:53:46 P.M. -
COLLOQUY ON HOUSE SCHEDULE - The Chair recognized Mr. Hoyer for the purpose of engaging in a colloquy with Mr. Cantor on the expectations regarding the legislative schedule for the House during the upcoming week.
2:52:45 P.M. -
Mr. Dreier filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 425.
2:50:17 P.M. -
H.R. 2250
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2250 as unfinished business.
2:49:54 P.M. -
H.R. 2250
On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
2:49:39 P.M. -
H.R. 2250
Mr. Whitfield moved that the Committee rise.
2:49:31 P.M. -
H.R. 2250
On agreeing to the Doyle amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 147 - 251, 1 Present (Roll no. 770).
2:45:46 P.M. -
H.R. 2250
On agreeing to the Capps amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 153 - 254 (Roll no. 769).
2:41:31 P.M. -
H.R. 2250
On agreeing to the Hahn amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 151 - 255 (Roll no. 768).
2:36:54 P.M. -
H.R. 2250
On agreeing to the Rush amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 156 - 242 (Roll no. 767).
2:33:42 P.M. -
H.R. 2250
On agreeing to the Waxman amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 167 - 243 (Roll no. 766).
2:15:58 P.M. -
H.R. 2250
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings were postponed.
2:15:52 P.M. -
H.R. 2250
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
2:15:37 P.M. -
H.R. 2250
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2250 — "To provide additional time for the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to issue achievable standards for industrial, commercial, and institutional boilers, process heaters, and incinerators, and for other purposes."
2:15:02 P.M. -
On motion to table the appeal of the ruling of the Chair Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 231 - 173 (Roll no. 765).
1:49:40 P.M. -
Mr. Whitfield moved to table the appeal of the ruling of the Chair.
1:48:40 P.M. -
The Chair announced that the pending question is will the decision of the Chair stand as the judgement of the House?
1:48:39 P.M. -
Mr. Jackson (IL) moved to appeal the ruling of the Chair.
1:39:38 P.M. -
POINT OF PERSONAL PRIVILEGE - Pursuant to rule IX, the Chair recognized Mr. Jackson (IL) to offer a previously noticed resolution raising a question of the privileges of the House. The Chair directed the Clerk to report the resolution and then recognized Mr. Jackson (IL) to present argument as to why the resolution should be considered as privileged under rule IX. Subsequently, the Chair announced that, upon examination, the resolution did not affect "the rights of the House collectively, its safety, dignity, or the integrity of its proceedings" within the meaning of clause 1 of rule IX and did not qualify as a question of the privileges of the House.
1:38:27 P.M. -
H.R. 2250
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2250 as unfinished business.
1:38:17 P.M. -
H.R. 2250
On motion to rise Agreed to by voice vote.
1:38:00 P.M. -
H.R. 2250
Mr. Whitfield moved to rise.
1:37:35 P.M. -
H.R. 2250
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Doyle amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Waxman demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
1:25:27 P.M. -
H.R. 2250
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 419, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Doyle amendment No. 4 under the five-minute rule.
1:25:24 P.M. -
H.R. 2250
An amendment, offered by Mr. Doyle, numbered 4 printed in the Congressional Record to establish a date for compliance with standards and requirements in accordance with 112(i)(3) of the Clean Air Act and allows the Administrator to provide an extension for such compliance up to one year, but in no case beyond the date that is 5 years after the effective date of such regulation.
1:25:04 P.M. -
H.R. 2250
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - 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.
1:16:54 P.M. -
H.R. 2250
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 419, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Capps amendment No. 16 under the five-minute rule.
1:16:51 P.M. -
H.R. 2250
An amendment, offered by Mrs. Capps, numbered 16 printed in the Congressional Record to add a section which includes findings for health costs and benefits for the rules specified in section 3(b).
1:15:35 P.M. -
H.R. 2250
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Hahn amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Hahn demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
1:07:04 P.M. -
H.R. 2250
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 419, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Hahn amendment No. 15 under the five-minute rule.
1:07:01 P.M. -
H.R. 2250
An amendment, offered by Ms. Hahn, numbered 15 printed in the Congressional Record to require the current boiler rules and regulations to stay in effect for the ten metropolitan areas of the United States with the worst air quality.
1:06:31 P.M. -
H.R. 2250
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Rush amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Rush demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
12:57:32 P.M. -
H.R. 2250
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 419, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Rush amendment No. 6 under the five-minute rule.
12:57:11 P.M. -
H.R. 2250
An amendment, offered by Mr. Rush, numbered 6 printed in the Congressional Record to add a section that this Act shall not be intended to supercede, or limit the provisions of the Clean Air Act.
12:56:53 P.M. -
H.R. 2250
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Waxman amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Waxman demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
11:54:27 A.M. -
H.R. 2250
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 419, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Waxman amendment No. 9 under the five-minute rule.
11:54:05 A.M. -
H.R. 2250
An amendment, offered by Mr. Waxman, numbered 9 printed in the Congressional Record to insert a section for the protection of infants and children.
11:53:33 A.M. -
H.R. 2250
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
11:53:17 A.M. -
H.R. 2250
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2250 — "To provide additional time for the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to issue achievable standards for industrial, commercial, and institutional boilers, process heaters, and incinerators, and for other purposes."
11:45:12 A.M. -
NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO OFFER RESOLUTION - Pursuant to clause 2 of rule IX, Mr. Jackson (IL) was recognized to give notice of his intent to raise a question of the privileges of the House and proceeded to present the form of a resolution. Subsequently, under rule IX, the Chair announced that it would not at this point determine whether the resolution noticed by Mr. Jackson (IL) constituted a question of privilege, but, rather, would make the determination at the time designated for consideration of the resolution.
11:45:11 A.M. -
H.R. 2681
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
11:45:10 A.M. -
H.R. 2681
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 262 - 161 (Roll no. 764).
11:37:47 A.M. -
H.R. 2681
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 176 - 247 (Roll no. 763).
11:18:36 A.M. -
H.R. 2681
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
11:07:32 A.M. -
H.R. 2681
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Capps motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions in the motion seek to report the same to the House with an amendment to protect infants, children, and pregnant women form toxic and cancer-causing air pollutants, by requiring the EPA Administrator to not delay action to reduce air pollution from cement kilns that are within 5 miles of any school, day care center, playground or hospital with a maternity ward or neo-natal unit. Any facility that will have regulation of its air pollutant emissions delayed by this bill is required to notify affected communities no later than 90 days after the date of enactment.
11:06:44 A.M. -
H.R. 2681
Mrs. Capps moved to recommit with instructions to Energy and Commerce.
11:05:53 A.M. -
H.R. 2681
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
11:05:49 A.M. -
H.R. 2681
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.
11:05:48 A.M. -
H.R. 2681
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2681.
11:04:50 A.M. -
H.R. 2681
On agreeing to the Edwards amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 165 - 258 (Roll no. 762).
11:00:48 A.M. -
H.R. 2681
On agreeing to the Keating amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 162 - 257 (Roll no. 761).
10:56:30 A.M. -
H.R. 2681
On agreeing to the Cohen amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 172 - 248, 1 Present (Roll no. 760).
10:29:59 A.M. -
H.R. 2681
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings were postponed.
10:28:46 A.M. -
H.R. 2681
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
10:28:34 A.M. -
H.R. 2681
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2681 — "To provide additional time for the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to issue achievable standards for cement manufacturing facilities, and for other purposes."
10:28:00 A.M. -
H.R. 2250
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2250 as unfinished business.
10:27:43 A.M. -
H.R. 2250
Mr. Whitfield moved that the commitee rise.
9:16:41 A.M. -
H.R. 2250
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 2250.
9:16:04 A.M. -
H.R. 2250
The Speaker designated the Honorable Jeff Denham to act as Chairman of the Committee.
9:16:03 A.M. -
H.R. 2250
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 419 and Rule XVIII.
9:15:25 A.M. -
H.R. 2250
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2681 and H.R. 2250 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. No amendment to the committee amendment in the nature of a substitute shall be in order except those received for printing in the portion of the Congressional Record designated for that purpose in clause 8 of rule XVIII in a daily issue dated October 4, 2011, or earlier and except pro forma amendments for the purpose of debate.
9:15:20 A.M. -
H.R. 2250
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 419. H.R. 2250 — "To provide additional time for the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to issue achievable standards for industrial, commercial, and institutional boilers, process heaters, and incinerators, and for other purposes."
9:01:50 A.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches, which by direction of the Chair would be limited to five per side of the aisle.
9:01:28 A.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Cicilline to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:01:21 A.M. -
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
9:00:16 A.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
9:00:03 A.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF OCTOBER 7, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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10:04:01 A.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on October 11, 2011.
10:02:56 A.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair led Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
10:02:51 A.M. -
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
10:00:59 A.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by Reverend Andrew Walton, Capitol Hill Presbyterian Church, Washington DC.
10:00:36 A.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable Thomas J. Rooney to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:24 A.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF OCTOBER 11, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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10:38:51 P.M. -
The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on October 12, 2011.
10:38:50 P.M. -
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
10:38:41 P.M. -
Mr. Camp moved that the House do now adjourn.
10:37:07 P.M. -
H.R. 2832
Pursuant to clause 1(c), rule 19, further proceedings on the motion to concur in the Senate amendment to H.R. 2832 were postponed.
10:21:59 P.M. -
H.R. 2832
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 90 minutes of debate on the motion to concur in the Senate amendment to H.R. 2832.
10:21:58 P.M. -
H.R. 2832
Mr. Camp moved that the House agree to the Senate amendment.
10:20:33 P.M. -
H.R. 3080
Pursuant to clause 1(c) of Rule 19, further proceedings on H.R. 3080 were postponed.
9:42:32 P.M. -
H.R. 3080
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 90 minutes of debate on H.R. 3080.
9:42:23 P.M. -
H.R. 3080
The bills shall be considered as read and debatable for the time specfied in the report. Pursuant to section 151 of the Trade Act of 1974, the previous question shall be considered as ordered on H.R. 3079 and H.R. 3080 to final passage without intervening motion. The resolution provides one motion to recommit for H.R. 3078. The resolution makes in order a motion that the House concur in the Senate amendment to H.R. 2832. The Senate amendment shall be considered as read. The resolution provides for one hour of debate on the motion to concur.
9:42:18 P.M. -
H.R. 3080
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 425. H.R. 3080 — "To implement the United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement."
9:41:45 P.M. -
H.R. 3079
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of Rule 19, further proceedings on H.R. 3079 were postponed.
9:05:22 P.M. -
H.R. 3079
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 90 minutes of debate on H.R. 3079.
9:04:35 P.M. -
H.R. 3079
The bills shall be considered as read and debatable for the time specfied in the report. Pursuant to section 151 of the Trade Act of 1974, the previous question shall be considered as ordered on H.R. 3079 and H.R. 3080 to final passage without intervening motion. The resolution provides one motion to recommit for H.R. 3078. The resolution makes in order a motion that the House concur in the Senate amendment to H.R. 2832. The Senate amendment shall be considered as read. The resolution provides for one hour of debate on the motion to concur.
9:04:30 P.M. -
H.R. 3079
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 425. H.R. 3079 — "To implement the United States-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement."
9:02:59 P.M. -
H.R. 3078
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of Rule 19, further proceedings on H.R. 3078 were postponed.
8:21:01 P.M. -
H.R. 3078
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 90 minutes of debate on H.R. 3078.
8:20:11 P.M. -
H.R. 3078
The bills shall be considered as read and debatable for the time specfied in the report. Pursuant to section 151 of the Trade Act of 1974, the previous question shall be considered as ordered on H.R. 3079 and H.R. 3080 to final passage without intervening motion. The resolution provides one motion to recommit for H.R. 3078. The resolution makes in order a motion that the House concur in the Senate amendment to H.R. 2832. The Senate amendment shall be considered as read. The resolution provides for one hour of debate on the motion to concur.
8:20:06 P.M. -
H.R. 3078
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 425. H.R. 3078 — "To implement the United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement."
8:10:58 P.M. -
H.R. 1025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
8:10:55 P.M. -
H.R. 1025
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
7:59:51 P.M. -
H.R. 1025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1025.
7:59:48 P.M. -
H.R. 1025
Considered under suspension of the rules.
7:59:31 P.M. -
H.R. 1025
Mr. Runyan moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 1025 — "To amend title 38, United States Code, to recognize the service in the reserve components of certain persons by honoring them with status as veterans under law."
7:59:08 P.M. -
H.R. 1263
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
7:59:06 P.M. -
H.R. 1263
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:58:00 P.M. -
H.R. 1263
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
7:48:57 P.M. -
H.R. 1263
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1263.
7:48:54 P.M. -
H.R. 1263
Considered under suspension of the rules.
7:48:19 P.M. -
H.R. 1263
Mr. Runyan moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1263 — "To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to provide surviving spouses with certain protections relating to mortgages and mortgage foreclosures."
7:47:19 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that votes on further suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
7:46:15 P.M. -
H.R. 2250
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2250 as unfinished business.
7:46:07 P.M. -
H.R. 2250
On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
7:45:44 P.M. -
H.R. 2250
Mr. Gardner moved that the committee rise.
7:45:31 P.M. -
H.R. 2250
On agreeing to the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 156 - 262 (Roll no. 779).
7:40:42 P.M. -
H.R. 2250
On agreeing to the Welch amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 169 - 249 (Roll no. 778).
7:37:09 P.M. -
H.R. 2250
On agreeing to the Ellison amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 154 - 261 (Roll no. 777).
7:33:34 P.M. -
H.R. 2250
On agreeing to the Schakowsky amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 169 - 249 (Roll no. 776).
7:30:27 P.M. -
H.R. 2250
On agreeing to the Edwards amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 157 - 260 (Roll no. 775).
7:27:08 P.M. -
H.R. 2250
On agreeing to the Markey amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 166 - 252 (Roll no. 774).
7:22:44 P.M. -
H.R. 2250
On agreeing to the Connolly (VA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 168 - 250 (Roll no. 773).
7:18:31 P.M. -
H.R. 2250
On agreeing to the Waxman amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 164 - 254 (Roll no. 772).
7:00:15 P.M. -
H.R. 2250
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
7:00:03 P.M. -
H.R. 2250
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2250 — "To provide additional time for the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to issue achievable standards for industrial, commercial, and institutional boilers, process heaters, and incinerators, and for other purposes."
7:00:00 P.M. -
H. Res. 418
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 425, H. Res. 418 is laid on the table.
6:59:38 P.M. -
H. Res. 425
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:59:37 P.M. -
H. Res. 425
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 281 - 128 (Roll no. 771).
6:36:49 P.M. -
H. Res. 425
The previous question was ordered without objection.
5:23:27 P.M. -
H. Res. 425
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 425.
5:23:16 P.M. -
H. Res. 425
Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 425 — "Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 2832) to extend the Generalized System of Preferences, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3078) to implement the United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3079) to implement the United States-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3080) to implement the United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement."
5:22:00 P.M. -
H. Res. 425
Mr Dreier asked unanimous consent that the Committee on Rules be permitted to file a supplemental report to accompany H. Res. 425.
5:19:35 P.M. -
H.R. 2250
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2250 as unfinished business.
5:19:24 P.M. -
H.R. 2250
On motion to that the Committee now rise Agreed to by voice vote.
5:19:04 P.M. -
H.R. 2250
Mr. Whitfield moved to that the Committee now rise.
5:18:39 P.M. -
H.R. 2250
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. Mrs. 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.
5:07:59 P.M. -
H.R. 2250
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 419, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment No. 3 under the five-minute rule.
5:07:43 P.M. -
H.R. 2250
An amendment, offered by Ms. Jackson Lee (TX), numbered 3 printed in the Congressional Record to insert language in the legislation stating that the compliance date be not later than 3 years.
5:06:54 P.M. -
H.R. 2250
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Welch amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Welch demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
5:01:40 P.M. -
H.R. 2250
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 419, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Welch amendment No. 19 under the five-minute rule.
5:01:20 P.M. -
H.R. 2250
An amendment, offered by Mr. Welch, numbered 19 printed in the Congressional Record to insert a finding by Congress that the American people are exposed to mecury through fish consumption in every state of the Nation.
5:00:58 P.M. -
H.R. 2250
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Ellison amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Ellison demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
4:53:42 P.M. -
H.R. 2250
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 419, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Ellison amendment No. 12 under the five-minute rule.
4:53:18 P.M. -
H.R. 2250
An amendment, offered by Mr. Ellison, numbered 12 printed in the Congressional Record to set the date for compliance with standards and requirements under such regulation earlier than 5 years.
4:52:54 P.M. -
H.R. 2250
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Schakowsky amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Whitfield demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced
4:38:21 P.M. -
H.R. 2250
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 419, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Schakowsky amendment No. 1 under the five-minute rule.
4:38:00 P.M. -
H.R. 2250
An amendment, offered by Ms. Schakowsky, numbered 1 printed in the Congressional Record to insert a finding by Congress that mercury is a potent neurotoxin that can damage the development of an infant's brain.
4:37:31 P.M. -
H.R. 2250
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Edwards amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Whitfield demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
4:18:38 P.M. -
H.R. 2250
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 419, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Edwards amendment No. 2 under the five-minute rule.
4:18:16 P.M. -
H.R. 2250
An amendment, offered by Ms. Edwards, numbered 2 printed in the Congressional Record to insert a finding by Congress that the impact of EPA's rules would create 2,200 net additional jobs.
4:17:49 P.M. -
H.R. 2250
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Markey amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Markey demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
4:00:56 P.M. -
H.R. 2250
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 419, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Markey amendment No. 7 under the five-minute rule.
3:59:55 P.M. -
H.R. 2250
An amendment, offered by Mr. Markey, numbered 7 printed in the Congressional Record to insert a section stating that the Administrator shall not delay actions to reduce emissions from waste incinerators or industrial boilers at chemical facilities, oil refineries, or large manufacturing facilities if such emissions are increasing the risk of cancer.
3:59:19 P.M. -
H.R. 2250
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.
3:46:27 P.M. -
H.R. 2250
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 419, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Connolly amendment No. 18 under the five-minute rule.
3:46:24 P.M. -
H.R. 2250
An amendment, offered by Mr. Connolly (VA), umbered 18 printed in the Congressional Record to add a section which directs the EPA Administrator to implement the rules included in this Act to reduce emissions from waste incinerators or industrial boilers at chemical facilities, oil refineries, or large manufacturing facilities if such emissions are causing respiratory and cardiovascular illness and deaths, including cases of heart attacks, asthma attacks, and bronchitis.
3:45:05 P.M. -
H.R. 2250
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Waxman amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Waxman demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
3:39:42 P.M. -
H.R. 2250
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 419, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Waxman amendment No. 11 under the five-minute rule.
3:39:23 P.M. -
H.R. 2250
An amendment, offered by Mr. Waxman, numbered 11 printed in the Congressional Record to add a section which states that if the bill authorizes the appropriation of funds to implement this Act and does not reduce an existing authorization of appropriations to offset that amount, then the provisions of this Act shall cease to be effective.
3:31:18 P.M. -
H.R. 2250
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
3:30:49 P.M. -
H.R. 2250
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2250 — "To provide additional time for the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to issue achievable standards for industrial, commercial, and institutional boilers, process heaters, and incinerators, and for other purposes."
3:30:02 P.M. -
H.R. 2349
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
3:30:00 P.M. -
H.R. 2349
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:29:57 P.M. -
H.R. 2349
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
3:14:48 P.M. -
H.R. 2349
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2349.
3:14:46 P.M. -
H.R. 2349
Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:14:32 P.M. -
H.R. 2349
Mr. Miller (FL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2349 — "To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to annually assess the skills of certain employees and managers of the Veterans Benefits Administration, and for other purposes."
3:14:13 P.M. -
H.R. 2302
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
3:14:10 P.M. -
H.R. 2302
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:14:07 P.M. -
H.R. 2302
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
3:09:29 P.M. -
H.R. 2302
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2302.
3:09:27 P.M. -
H.R. 2302
Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:09:09 P.M. -
H.R. 2302
Mr. Miller (FL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2302 — "To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to notify Congress of conferences sponsored by the Department of Veterans Affairs."
3:08:51 P.M. -
H.R. 2074
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
3:08:48 P.M. -
H.R. 2074
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:08:44 P.M. -
H.R. 2074
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
2:41:37 P.M. -
H.R. 2074
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2074.
2:41:34 P.M. -
H.R. 2074
Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:41:16 P.M. -
H.R. 2074
Mr. Miller (FL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2074 — "To amend title 38, United States Code, to require a comprehensive policy on reporting and tracking sexual assault incidents and other safety incidents that occur at medical facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs."
2:40:52 P.M. -
H.R. 2433
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.
2:11:01 P.M. -
H.R. 2433
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2433.
2:10:59 P.M. -
H.R. 2433
Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:10:37 P.M. -
H.R. 2433
Mr. Miller (FL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2433 — "To amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements in the laws relating to the employment and training of veterans, and for other purposes."
2:09:13 P.M. -
Mr. Miller (FL) asked unanimous consent That it may be in order at any time on Thursday, October 13, 2011, for the Speaker to declare a recess, subject to the call of the Chair, for the purpose of receiving in joint meeting His Excellency Lee Myung-bak, President of the Republic of Korea. Agreed to without objection.
2:03:07 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:02:32 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 October 7, 2011 at 12:10 p.m.: That the Senate passed H.R. 2944, with an amendment, and that the Senate passed S. 1639.
2:01:54 P.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Markey to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:01:50 P.M. -
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:00:19 P.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
2:00:04 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of October 11.
12:21:04 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.
12:00:53 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.
12:00:33 P.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable Martha Roby to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
12:00:12 P.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF OCTOBER 12, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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8:16:06 P.M. -
The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. on October 13, 2011.
8:16:05 P.M. -
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
8:16:01 P.M. -
Mr. Garamendi moved that the House do now adjourn.
6:47:20 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
6:47:09 P.M. -
H.R. 2250
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2250 as unfinished business.
6:46:58 P.M. -
H.R. 2250
On motion to rise Agreed to by voice vote.
6:46:46 P.M. -
H.R. 2250
Mr. Whitfield moved to rise.
6:45:21 P.M. -
H.R. 2250
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Cohen amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Cohen demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
6:38:46 P.M. -
H.R. 2250
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 419, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Cohen (TN) amendment No. 22 under the five-minute rule.
6:38:22 P.M. -
H.R. 2250
An amendment, offered by Mr. Cohen, numbered 22 printed in the Congressional Record to take into account the potential reductions in the number of illness-related absences from work due to respiratory or other illnesses when the EPA is setting compliance deadlines.
6:37:30 P.M. -
H.R. 2250
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
6:37:14 P.M. -
H.R. 2250
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2250 — "To provide additional time for the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to issue achievable standards for industrial, commercial, and institutional boilers, process heaters, and incinerators, and for other purposes."
6:34:44 P.M. -
Mr. Smith (TX) asked unanimous consent That when the House adjourns on Wednesday, October 12, 2011, it adjourn to meet at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, October 13, 2011 for Morning-Hour Debate. Agreed to without objection.
6:34:43 P.M. -
H.R. 2944
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:34:42 P.M. -
H.R. 2944
On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.
6:34:20 P.M. -
H.R. 2944
Mr. Smith (TX) asked unanimous consent that the House agree to the Senate amendment.
6:32:56 P.M. -
H.R. 2433
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:32:55 P.M. -
H.R. 2433
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 - 6 (Roll no. 785).
6:26:21 P.M. -
H.R. 2433
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2433 — "To amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements in the laws relating to the employment and training of veterans, and for other purposes."
6:26:13 P.M. -
H.R. 2832
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:26:12 P.M. -
H.R. 2832
On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 307 - 122 (Roll no. 784).
6:16:32 P.M. -
H.R. 2832
Considered as unfinished business.
6:16:15 P.M. -
H.R. 3080
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:16:14 P.M. -
H.R. 3080
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 278 - 151 (Roll no. 783).
6:09:34 P.M. -
H.R. 3080
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 3080 — "To implement the United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement."
6:09:33 P.M. -
H.R. 3079
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:09:32 P.M. -
H.R. 3079
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 300 - 129 (Roll no. 782).
6:02:55 P.M. -
H.R. 3079
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 3079 — "To implement the United States-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement."
6:02:55 P.M. -
H.R. 3078
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:02:54 P.M. -
H.R. 3078
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 262 - 167 (Roll no. 781).
5:56:49 P.M. -
H.R. 3078
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 192 - 236 (Roll no. 780).
5:30:36 P.M. -
H.R. 3078
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
5:21:45 P.M. -
H.R. 3078
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Levin motion to recommit with instructions, pending reservation of a point of order. The instructions contained in the motion seek to report the same back to the House with amendments to add the Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act as the new title to the United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act. Subsequently, the reservation of a point of order was withdrawn.
5:21:31 P.M. -
H.R. 3078
Mr. Levin moved to recommit with instructions to Ways and Means.
5:21:14 P.M. -
H.R. 3078
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 3078 — "To implement the United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement."
5:20:00 P.M. -
H.R. 2832
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on concuring in the Senate amendment to H.R. 2832, the Chair put the question on adoption of the motion, and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McDermott demanded the yeas and nays and pursuant to clause 8(a)(1)(A) of rule 20, the Chair postponed further proceedings on the motion to concur in the Senate amendment to H.R. 2832 until a time to be announced.
4:42:16 P.M. -
H.R. 2832
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 425, the House proceeded with further debate on the motion to concur in the Senate amendment to H.R. 2832.
4:42:15 P.M. -
H.R. 2832
Considered as unfinished business.
4:41:02 P.M. -
H.R. 3080
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 3080, the Chair put the question on passage, and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Levin demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of passage until a time to be announced.
4:40:39 P.M. -
H.R. 3080
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
3:17:36 P.M. -
H.R. 3080
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 425, the House proceeded with further debate on H.R. 3080.
3:17:23 P.M. -
H.R. 3080
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 3080 — "To implement the United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement."
3:17:03 P.M. -
H.R. 3079
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 3079, the Chair put the question on passage, and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed Mr. Brady (TX) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of passage until a time to be announced.
3:16:28 P.M. -
H.R. 3079
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
2:03:22 P.M. -
H.R. 3079
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 425, the House proceeded with further debate on H.R. 3079.
2:03:07 P.M. -
H.R. 3079
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 3079 — "To implement the United States-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement."
2:02:47 P.M. -
H.R. 3078
Pursuant to clause 1(c) of Rule 19, further proceedings on H.R. 3078 were postponed.
2:02:37 P.M. -
H.R. 3078
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
1:32:29 P.M. -
H.R. 3078
DEBATE - The House resumed debate on H.R. 3078.
1:31:36 P.M. -
Ms. Foxx filed reports from the Committee on Rules, H. Res. 430 and H. Res. 431.
12:38:52 P.M. -
H.R. 3078
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 425, the House proceeded with further debate on H.R. 3078.
12:38:40 P.M. -
H.R. 3078
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 3078 — "To implement the United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement."
12:37:35 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 October 12, 2011 at 9:11 a.m.: That the Senate passed S. 1619.
12:03:23 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.
12:02:59 P.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Forbes to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:02:56 P.M. -
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:01:17 P.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
12:00:06 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of October 12.
11:14:57 A.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
10:00:44 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.
10:00:24 A.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable Kenny Marchant to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:09 A.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF OCTOBER 13, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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9:59:30 P.M. -
The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on October 14, 2011.
9:59:29 P.M. -
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
9:59:11 P.M. -
Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn.
7:59:52 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
7:56:37 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
7:55:35 P.M. -
H.R. 2250
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:55:35 P.M. -
H.R. 2250
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 275 - 142 (Roll no. 791).
7:48:27 P.M. -
H.R. 2250
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 170 - 246 (Roll no. 790).
7:32:01 P.M. -
H.R. 2250
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
7:22:05 P.M. -
H.R. 2250
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Castor motion to recommit. The instructions in the motion seek to report the same back to the House with an amendment to require the EPA Administrator not delay action to reduce air pollution from waste incinerators that are within 5 miles of any nursing home, assisted living facility or hospital. The amendment also states that any facility that will have regulation of its air pollutant emissions delayed is required to notify affected communities no later than 90 days after the date of enactment.
7:20:43 P.M. -
H.R. 2250
Ms. Castor (FL) moved to recommit with instructions to Energy and Commerce.
7:19:06 P.M. -
H.R. 2250
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2250 — "To provide additional time for the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to issue achievable standards for industrial, commercial, and institutional boilers, process heaters, and incinerators, and for other purposes."
7:18:51 P.M. -
H.R. 358
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:18:50 P.M. -
H.R. 358
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 251 - 172 (Roll no. 789).
7:12:12 P.M. -
H.R. 358
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 173 - 249 (Roll no. 788).
6:47:55 P.M. -
H.R. 358
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
6:40:17 P.M. -
H.R. 358
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Capps motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions in the motion seek to report the same to the House with an amendment to add language stating that no hospital or health care provider can be exempted from any Federal or State law that requires them to provide any medical examination, treatment, referral, or transfer to prevent the death of a pregnant woman with an emergency medical condition.
6:39:54 P.M. -
H.R. 358
Mrs. Capps moved to recommit with instructions to Energy and Commerce.
6:39:31 P.M. -
H.R. 358
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
5:20:54 P.M. -
H.R. 358
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 358.
5:20:15 P.M. -
H.R. 358
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 358 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. Bill is closed to amendments. The resolution provides that the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Energy and Commerce now printed in the bill shall be considered as adopted.
5:20:10 P.M. -
H.R. 358
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 430. H.R. 358 — "To amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to modify special rules relating to coverage of abortion services under such Act."
5:19:50 P.M. -
PRINTING OF PROCEEDINGS IN RECORD - Mr. Pitts asked unanimous consent that the proceedings had during the recess be printed in the Congressional Record of today. Agreed to without objection.
5:19:40 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of October 13.
4:53:59 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
4:53:34 P.M. -
JOINT MEETING DISSOLVED - The Speaker announced that the Joint Meeting was dissolved. The House remains in recess subject to the call of the Chair.
3:49:33 P.M. -
JOINT MEETING - The House has reconvened in Joint Meeting with the Senate to receive an address by His Excellency Lee Myung-bak, President of Republic of Korea.
3:48:00 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of October 13.
2:27:32 P.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 Lee Myung-bak, President of the Republic of Korea. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
2:26:50 P.M. -
H.R. 2250
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of Rule 19, further proceedings on H.R. 2250 were postponed.
2:25:38 P.M. -
H.R. 2250
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.
2:25:24 P.M. -
H.R. 2250
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2250.
2:25:00 P.M. -
H.R. 2250
On agreeing to the Energy and Commerce amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
2:25:00 P.M. -
H.R. 2250
Amendment in the nature of a substitute reported by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2:24:23 P.M. -
H.R. 2250
On agreeing to the Cohen amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 174 - 250 (Roll no. 787).
2:07:59 P.M. -
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the adoption of an amendment which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
2:07:19 P.M. -
H.R. 2250
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
2:07:08 P.M. -
H.R. 2250
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2250 — "To provide additional time for the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to issue achievable standards for industrial, commercial, and institutional boilers, process heaters, and incinerators, and for other purposes."
2:06:20 P.M. -
H. Res. 430
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:06:18 P.M. -
H. Res. 430
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 248 - 173 (Roll no. 786).
1:43:01 P.M. -
H. Res. 430
The previous question was ordered without objection.
12:24:59 P.M. -
H. Res. 430
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 430.
12:24:58 P.M. -
H. Res. 430
Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 430 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 358) to amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to modify special rules relating to coverage of abortion services under such Act."
12:23:12 P.M. -
H. Res. 430
On motion to consider the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
12:22:09 P.M. -
H. Res. 430
At the conclusion of debate on the Moore point of order, the Chair put the question on consideration of the resolution.
12:01:48 P.M. -
H. Res. 430
POINT OF ORDER AGAINST CONSIDERATION - Ms. Moore stated that the provisions of H. Res. 430 violate section 426(a) of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 by imposing an unfunded mandate and made a point of order against consideration of the resolution. Subsequently, the Chair noted that the required threshold of identifying the specific language in question had been met, and the House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the question of consideration. At the conclusion of debate on the question of consideration, the Chair will put the question to wit: Will the House now consider the resolution?
12:00:48 P.M. -
H. Res. 430
By direction of the Committee on Rules, Ms. Foxx called up the resolution, H. Res. 430, and asked for its immediate consideration.
11:33:47 A.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 15 per side of the aisle.
11:33:37 A.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 October 13, 2011 at 9:20 a.m.: That the Senate passed H.R. 3078, H.R. 3079, and H.R. 3080.
11:32:21 A.M. -
The Speaker recognized Rep. Gregorio Kilili Camacho Sablan for one minute for the purpose of introducing the guest Chaplain.
11:31:39 A.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Ms. Hochul to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
11:31:34 A.M. -
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
11:31:23 A.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by Reverend Jesse Reyes, San Jose Catholic Church, Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands.
11:30:17 A.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of October 13.
10:44:00 A.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. today.
9:30:42 A.M. -
MORNING-HOUR DEBATE - The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 11:30 a.m. for the start of legislative business.
9:30:27 A.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable Steven M. Palazzo to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
9:30:14 A.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF OCTOBER 14, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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4:26:49 P.M. -
The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on October 18, 2011.
4:26:28 P.M. -
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
4:26:11 P.M. -
Mr. Reyes moved that the House do now adjourn.
3:27:40 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House resumed with Special Order speeches.
3:27:15 P.M. -
The House received a communication from the Honorable Nancy Pelosi, House Democratic Leader. Pursuant to Section 1002 of the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2003 (Public Law 107-306) as amended by section 701(a)(3) of the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010, Ms. Pelosi notified the House that she had appointed the following individuals to the National Commission for the Review of the Research and Development Programs of the U.S. Intelligence Community: The Honorable Rush D. Holt of New Jersey and Ms. Samantha Ravich of Clark, New Jersey. Ms. Ravich was appointed at the recommendation of Speaker John Boehner.
3:26:47 P.M. -
DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER MEMORIAL COMMISSION - Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. 431 note and the order of the House of January 5, 2011 the Speaker appointed the following member of the House to the DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER MEMORIAL COMMISSION: Mr. Bishop of GA .
3:25:20 P.M. -
CONGRESSIONAL-EXECUTIVE COMMISSION ON THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA - Pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 6913 an the order of the House of Jnauary 5, 2011, the Speaker appointed the following member of the House to the CONGRESSIONAL-EXECUTIVE COMMISSION ON THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA: Mr. Walz of MN .
2:24:39 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
2:15:00 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
2:14:02 P.M. -
Mr. Chabot asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Friday, October 21, 2011, it adjourn to meet at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, October 24, 2011. Agreed to without objection.
2:14:01 P.M. -
Mr. Chabot asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Tuesday, October 18, 2011, it adjourn to meet at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, October 21, 2011. Agreed to without objection.
2:14:00 P.M. -
Mr. Chabot asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Friday, October 14, 2011, it adjourn to meet at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 18, 2011. Agreed to without objection.
2:13:05 P.M. -
H.R. 822
Mr. Chabot asked unanimous consent that the Committee on the Judiciary have until 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 20, 2011, to file a report to accompany H.R. 822.
2:13:04 P.M. -
H.R. 2273
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:13:04 P.M. -
H.R. 2273
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 267 - 144 (Roll no. 800).
2:06:41 P.M. -
H.R. 2273
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 172 - 238 (Roll no. 799).
1:50:19 P.M. -
H.R. 2273
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
1:39:39 P.M. -
H.R. 2273
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Cicilline motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to report the same back to the House with an amendment to implement a warning system in the event of a catastrophic failure at a coal ash disposal site. Under this amendment, the EPA Administrator must require the owner or operator of a surface coal ash disposal site, such as a disposal pile or lagoon, to equip such site with a sufficient system to monitor for, and notify the public of a potentially hazardous condition that could lead to failure of the site's ability to contain coal ash.
1:39:07 P.M. -
H.R. 2273
Mr. Cicilline moved to recommit with instructions to Energy and Commerce.
1:38:18 P.M. -
H.R. 2273
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.
1:37:56 P.M. -
H.R. 2273
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
1:37:41 P.M. -
H.R. 2273
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2273.
1:37:00 P.M. -
H.R. 2273
On agreeing to the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 174 - 235 (Roll no. 798).
1:32:52 P.M. -
H.R. 2273
On agreeing to the Rush amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 164 - 241 (Roll no. 797).
1:29:42 P.M. -
H.R. 2273
On agreeing to the Markey amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 185 - 223 (Roll no. 796).
1:26:03 P.M. -
H.R. 2273
On agreeing to the Markey amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 173 - 231 (Roll no. 795).
1:21:37 P.M. -
H.R. 2273
On agreeing to the Waxman amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 171 - 236 (Roll no. 794).
12:55:45 P.M. -
H.R. 2273
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the adoption of amendments which had previously been debated and on which further proceedings were postponed.
12:54:50 P.M. -
H.R. 2273
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.
12:46:23 P.M. -
H.R. 2273
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 431, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment.
12:46:21 P.M. -
H.R. 2273
An amendment, offered by Ms. Jackson Lee (TX), numbered 6 printed in House Report 112-244 to require the Administrator of the EPA to submit a report to Congress on the long-term impacts of State coal combustion residuals permit programs on human health and the environment within five years of enactment of the legislation.
12:45:34 P.M. -
H.R. 2273
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Rush amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Rush demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
12:35:43 P.M. -
H.R. 2273
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 431, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rush amendment.
12:35:27 P.M. -
H.R. 2273
An amendment, offered by Mr. Rush, numbered 5 printed in House Report 112-244 to provide federal enforcement authority so that if the EPA Administrator determines that a structure is in violation of a State coal combustion residuals permit program, and the State has not taken appropriate action to enforce such permit program with respect to such structure, the Administrator may inspect such structure and enforce the requirements of such permit program with respect to such structure.
12:34:44 P.M. -
H.R. 2273
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Markey amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Markey demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
12:26:57 P.M. -
H.R. 2273
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 431, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Markey amendment No 4.
12:26:55 P.M. -
H.R. 2273
An amendment, offered by Mr. Markey, numbered 4 printed in House Report 112-244 to require the States to notify the public and the EPA and offer the opportunity to comment before a State establishes a program to regulate coal combustion waste.
12:26:20 P.M. -
H.R. 2273
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Markey amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Markey demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
12:18:27 P.M. -
H.R. 2273
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 431, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Markey amendment No. 3.
12:18:25 P.M. -
H.R. 2273
An amendment, offered by Mr. Markey, numbered 3 printed in House Report 112-244 to establish a time frame for bringing existing surface impoundments into compliance with revised criteria for design, groundwater monitoring, and corrective action. Will maintain state flexibility to opt-out (with certification) and provide up to 10-year compliance window.
12:16:00 P.M. -
H.R. 2273
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Waxman amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Waxman demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
12:08:54 P.M. -
H.R. 2273
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 431, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Waxman amendment.
12:08:51 P.M. -
H.R. 2273
An amendment, offered by Mr. Waxman, numbered 2 printed in House Report 112-244 to require state programs to meet a legal standard of protection to ensure that human health and the environment are protected.
12:08:27 P.M. -
H.R. 2273
On agreeing to the Shimkus amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
11:57:22 A.M. -
H.R. 2273
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 431, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Shimkus amendment.
11:57:20 A.M. -
H.R. 2273
An amendment, offered by Mr. Shimkus, numbered 1 printed in House Report 112-244 to provide additional detail to the certification requirements that States provide to EPA; add certain operating criteria from Part 258 of 40 CFR, clarify that states may request technical assistance from EPA; add a savings clause for citizen suits; add additional constituents for groundwater monitoring; reiterate in the definition of revised criteria that the criteria were promulgated to protect human health and the environment. The amendment makes other technical and clarifying changes to H.R. 2273.
10:49:11 A.M. -
H.R. 2273
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 2273.
10:49:01 A.M. -
H.R. 2273
The Speaker designated the Honorable Kevin Yoder to act as Chairman of the Committee.
10:49:00 A.M. -
H.R. 2273
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 431 and Rule XVIII.
10:48:21 A.M. -
H.R. 2273
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2273 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 provides that the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Energy and Commerce shall be considered as an original bill.
10:48:16 A.M. -
H.R. 2273
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 431. H.R. 2273 — "To amend subtitle D of the Solid Waste Disposal Act to facilitate recovery and beneficial use, and provide for the proper management and disposal, of materials generated by the combustion of coal and other fossil fuels."
10:47:43 A.M. -
H. Res. 431
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
10:47:42 A.M. -
H. Res. 431
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 244 - 163 (Roll no. 793).
10:37:24 A.M. -
H. Res. 431
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 237 - 166 (Roll no. 792).
9:15:20 A.M. -
H. Res. 431
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 431.
9:15:10 A.M. -
H. Res. 431
Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 431 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2273) to amend subtitle D of the Solid Waste Disposal Act to facilitate recovery and beneficial use, and provide for the proper management and disposal, of materials generated by the combustion of coal and other fossil fuels."
9:02:00 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.
9:01:29 A.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Fleischmann to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:01:26 A.M. -
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
9:00:26 A.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
9:00:12 A.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF OCTOBER 18, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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11:04:01 A.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on October 21, 2011.
11:03:05 A.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 October 17, 2011 at 12:26 p.m.: That the Senate agreed to S. Con. Res. 31.
11:02:35 A.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
11:02:30 A.M. -
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
11:01:05 A.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by Reverend Andrea Martin, St. Patrick's Episcopal Church, Washington, DC.
11:00:54 A.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable Andy Harris to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
11:00:40 A.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF OCTOBER 21, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on October 24, 2011.
10:07:05 A.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 October 20, 2011, at 5:42 p.m. stating that the body had passed S. 1412, H.R. 1843, H.R. 1975, H.R. 2062 and H.R. 2149.
10:05:03 A.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 October 20, 2011, at 10:50 a.m. stating that the body had passed S. 894.
10:05:00 A.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 October 19, 2011, at 10:15 a.m. stating that the body had passed S. 925, agreed to S. Con. Res. 32, passed S. 270, S. 292, S. 333, S. 334, S. 404, H.R. 489 and H.R. 765.
10:04:30 A.M. -
The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of 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 October 18, 2011, at 11:23 a.m. stating that that body had passed S. 1721 and S. 275.
10:04:25 A.M. -
The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notification of the continuance of the national emergency with respect to significant narcotics traffickers centered in Columbia - referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 112-65).
10:04:00 A.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 October 19, 2011, at 11:56 a.m., and said to contain a message from the President whereby he transmits a notice concerning the national emergency with respect to significant narcotics traffickers centered in Columbia
10:03:05 A.M. -
The House received a communication from Honorable Aaron Schock, Member of Congress. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Mr. Schock notified the House that he had been served with a subpoena issued by the United States District Court for the Central District of Illinois, for documents in a civil case and that after consultation with the Office of the General Counsel, he had determined that compliance with the subpoena was consistent with the privileges and rights of the House.
10:03:04 A.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLIGENCE - The House led the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
10:02:52 A.M. -
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
10:00:22 A.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by Reverend Dr. Janet Zimmerman, St. Patrick's Episcopal Church, Washington, DC.
10:00:12 A.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable Jeff Denham to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:00 A.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF OCTOBER 24, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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7:30:43 P.M. -
The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on October 25, 2011.
7:30:42 P.M. -
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
7:30:28 P.M. -
Mrs. Christensen moved that the House do now adjourn.
7:15:26 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
7:01:55 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
7:00:19 P.M. -
H.R. 1160
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:00:18 P.M. -
H.R. 1160
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 395 - 0 (Roll no. 802).
6:54:14 P.M. -
H.R. 1160
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1160 — "To require the Secretary of the Interior to convey the McKinney Lake National Fish Hatchery to the State of North Carolina, and for other purposes."
6:54:06 P.M. -
H.R. 320
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:54:05 P.M. -
H.R. 320
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 392 - 1 (Roll no. 801).
6:31:37 P.M. -
H.R. 320
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 320 — "To designate a Distinguished Flying Cross National Memorial at the March Field Air Museum in Riverside, California."
6:31:30 P.M. -
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
6:31:03 P.M. -
Mr. Bishop (UT) filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 444.
6:30:57 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of October 24.
5:30:26 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 P.M. today.
5:30:17 P.M. -
H.R. 2594
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:30:15 P.M. -
H.R. 2594
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
4:52:25 P.M. -
H.R. 2594
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2594.
4:52:24 P.M. -
H.R. 2594
Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:52:07 P.M. -
H.R. 2594
Mr. Petri moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 2594 — "To prohibit operators of civil aircraft of the United States from participating in the European Union's emissions trading scheme, and for other purposes."
4:51:26 P.M. -
H.R. 320
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.
4:45:43 P.M. -
H.R. 320
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 320.
4:45:42 P.M. -
H.R. 320
Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:45:08 P.M. -
H.R. 320
Mr. Young (AK) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 320 — "To designate a Distinguished Flying Cross National Memorial at the March Field Air Museum in Riverside, California."
4:44:52 P.M. -
H.R. 818
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:44:50 P.M. -
H.R. 818
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
4:39:17 P.M. -
H.R. 818
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 818.
4:39:15 P.M. -
H.R. 818
Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:39:02 P.M. -
H.R. 818
Mr. Young (AK) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 818 — "To direct the Secretary of the Interior to allow for prepayment of repayment contracts between the United States and the Uintah Water Conservancy District."
4:38:48 P.M. -
H.R. 461
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:38:45 P.M. -
H.R. 461
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
4:32:12 P.M. -
H.R. 461
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 461.
4:32:09 P.M. -
H.R. 461
Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:32:00 P.M. -
H.R. 461
Mr. Young (AK) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 461 — "To direct the Secretary of the Interior to convey certain Federal features of the electric distribution system to the South Utah Valley Electric Service District, and for other purposes."
4:31:40 P.M. -
H.R. 1160
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.
4:25:55 P.M. -
H.R. 1160
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1160.
4:25:54 P.M. -
H.R. 1160
Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:25:37 P.M. -
H.R. 1160
Mr. Young (AK) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1160 — "To require the Secretary of the Interior to convey the McKinney Lake National Fish Hatchery to the State of North Carolina, and for other purposes."
4:25:34 P.M. -
H.R. 295
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:25:29 P.M. -
H.R. 295
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
4:21:38 P.M. -
H.R. 295
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 295.
4:21:36 P.M. -
H.R. 295
Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:21:20 P.M. -
H.R. 295
Mr. Young (AK) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 295 — "To amend the Hydrographic Services Improvement Act of 1998 to authorize funds to acquire hydrographic data and provide hydrographic services specific to the Arctic for safe navigation, delineating the United States extended continental shelf, and the monitoring and description of coastal changes."
4:21:18 P.M. -
H.R. 441
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
4:21:17 P.M. -
H.R. 441
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:21:13 P.M. -
H.R. 441
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
4:16:52 P.M. -
H.R. 441
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 441.
4:16:50 P.M. -
H.R. 441
Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:16:15 P.M. -
H.R. 441
Mr. Young (AK) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 441 — "To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to issue permits for a microhydro project in nonwilderness areas within the boundaries of Denali National Park and Preserve, to acquire land for Denali National Park and Preserve from Doyon Tourism, Inc., and for other purposes."
4:15:56 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
4:15:47 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of October 24.
2:08:58 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
2:08:23 P.M. -
The House received a communication from John Abney Culberson, Member of Congress. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Mr. Culberson notified the House that he had been served with a deposition subpoena for documents and testimony by the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas to appear as a witness in a pending civil lawsuit and that after consultation with the Office of General Counsel, he had determined that compliance with the subpoena was inconsistent with the precedents and privileges of the House.
2:07:50 P.M. -
The House received a communication from Brittany Seabury, District Director for U.S. Representative John Abney Culberson. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Ms. Seabury notified the House that she had been served with a deposition subpoena for documents and testimony by the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas to appear as a witness in a pending civil lawsuit and that after consultation with the Office of General Counsel, she had determined that compliance with the subpoena was inconsistent with the precedents and privileges of the House.
2:02:40 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:02:21 P.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. McKinley to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:02:11 P.M. -
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:00:55 P.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by Reverend Avelino Gonzalez, Saint Joseph's Catholic Church, Washington, DC.
2:00:37 P.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable Adrian Smith to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
2:00:26 P.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF OCTOBER 25, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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7:14:59 P.M. -
The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on October 26, 2011.
7:14:58 P.M. -
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
7:14:39 P.M. -
Mr. Ribble moved that the House do now adjourn.
5:13:36 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House continued further Special Order speeches.
5:12:55 P.M. -
Mr. Scott (SC) filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 448.
4:49:59 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House continued further Special Order speeches.
4:49:54 P.M. -
H. Res. 447
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:49:44 P.M. -
H. Res. 447
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
4:49:24 P.M. -
H. Res. 447
Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 447 — "Electing a certain Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives."
3:49:32 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
3:40:53 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
3:39:07 P.M. -
H.R. 2447
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:39:06 P.M. -
H.R. 2447
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 422 - 0 (Roll no. 804).
3:31:38 P.M. -
H.R. 2447
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2447 — "To grant the congressional gold medal to the Montford Point Marines."
3:30:00 P.M. -
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of a motion to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
3:28:18 P.M. -
H. Res. 444
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:28:15 P.M. -
H. Res. 444
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 245 - 178 (Roll no. 803).
3:00:59 P.M. -
H. Res. 444
The previous question was ordered without objection.
2:10:56 P.M. -
H. Res. 444
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 444.
2:10:39 P.M. -
H. Res. 444
Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 444 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1904) to facilitate the efficient extraction of mineral resources in southeast Arizona by authorizing and directing an exchange of Federal and non-Federal land, and for other purposes."
2:01:14 P.M. -
H.R. 2042
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:01:09 P.M. -
H.R. 2042
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
1:48:00 P.M. -
H.R. 2042
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2042.
1:47:58 P.M. -
H.R. 2042
Considered under suspension of the rules.
1:47:30 P.M. -
H.R. 2042
Mr. Turner (NY) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 2042 — "To require the Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Secretary of State, to establish a program to issue Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Cards, and for other purposes."
1:46:13 P.M. -
H.R. 2527
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.
1:23:39 P.M. -
H.R. 2527
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2527.
1:23:38 P.M. -
H.R. 2527
Considered under suspension of the rules.
1:23:26 P.M. -
H.R. 2527
Mr. Pearce moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2527 — "To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in recognition and celebration of the National Baseball Hall of Fame."
1:22:42 P.M. -
H.R. 2447
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.
12:42:54 P.M. -
H.R. 2447
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2447.
12:42:52 P.M. -
H.R. 2447
Considered under suspension of the rules.
12:42:41 P.M. -
H.R. 2447
Mr. Jones moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 2447 — "To grant the congressional gold medal to the Montford Point Marines."
12:42:32 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
12:40:59 P.M. -
The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notice continuing the emergency with respect to the situation in or in relation to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the related measures blocking the property of certain persons contributing to theconflict in that country are to continue in effect beyond October 27, 2011 - referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 112-67).
12:03:04 P.M. -
The House received a communication from the Honorable Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann Mr. Fleischmann submitted his resignation from the Committee on Natural Resources. The resignation was accepted without objection.
12:03:04 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.
12:02:21 P.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Olson to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:02:17 P.M. -
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:01:14 P.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by Reverend Morris Matthis, Christ United Methodist Church, Sugarland, Texas
12:00:57 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of October 25.
11:12:00 A.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
10:01:51 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.
10:01:42 A.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable Michael G. Fitzpatrick to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:21 A.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF OCTOBER 26, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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8:19:35 P.M. -
The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on October 27, 2011.
8:19:34 P.M. -
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
8:19:27 P.M. -
Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn.
5:27:49 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
5:20:17 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
5:19:50 P.M. -
Mr. Goodlatte asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns on Wednesday, October 26, 2011, it adjourn to meet at 9 a.m. on Thursday, October 27, 2011. Agreed to without objection.
5:19:22 P.M. -
H.R. 2527
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:19:21 P.M. -
H.R. 2527
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 416 - 3 (Roll no. 812).
5:12:43 P.M. -
H.R. 2527
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2527 — "To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in recognition and celebration of the National Baseball Hall of Fame."
5:12:43 P.M. -
H. Res. 448
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:12:42 P.M. -
H. Res. 448
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 253 - 172 (Roll no. 811).
5:05:21 P.M. -
H. Res. 448
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 243 - 178 (Roll no. 810).
4:58:33 P.M. -
H. Res. 448
Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 448 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2576) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the calculation of modified adjusted gross income for purposes of determining eligibility for certain healthcare-related programs, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 674) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the imposition of 3 percent withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities."
4:58:31 P.M. -
H.R. 1904
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:58:30 P.M. -
H.R. 1904
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 235 - 186 (Roll no. 809).
4:51:49 P.M. -
H.R. 1904
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 187 - 237 (Roll no. 808).
4:34:10 P.M. -
H.R. 1904
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
4:26:17 P.M. -
H.R. 1904
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Deutch motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions in the motion seek to report the same to the House with an amendment to add language to prevent land exchanges with companies doing business with Iran.
4:24:46 P.M. -
H.R. 1904
Mr. Deutch moved to recommit with instructions to Natural Resources.
4:24:12 P.M. -
H.R. 1904
MOMENT OF SILENCE - The Chair asked that the House now observe a moment of silence in rememberance of our brave men and women in uniform who have given their lives in the service of our nation in Iraq and Afghanistan and their families, and of all who serve in our armed forces and their families.
4:23:03 P.M. -
H.R. 1904
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.
4:22:45 P.M. -
H.R. 1904
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
4:22:07 P.M. -
H.R. 1904
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 1904.
4:21:34 P.M. -
H.R. 1904
On agreeing to the Grijalva amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 182 - 240 (Roll no. 807).
4:16:04 P.M. -
H.R. 1904
On agreeing to the Markey amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 173 - 238 (Roll no. 806).
4:12:21 P.M. -
H.R. 1904
On agreeing to the Lujan amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 189 - 233 (Roll no. 805).
3:46:11 P.M. -
H.R. 1904
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
3:45:28 P.M. -
H.R. 1904
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1904 — "To facilitate the efficient extraction of mineral resources in southeast Arizona by authorizing and directing an exchange of Federal and non-Federal land, and for other purposes."
3:45:00 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of October 26.
3:05:52 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for approximately 3:30 p.m. today.
3:04:29 P.M. -
H.R. 1904
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 1904 as unfinished business.
3:04:18 P.M. -
H.R. 1904
On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
3:03:59 P.M. -
H.R. 1904
Mr. Hastings (WA) moved that the committee rise.
3:03:41 P.M. -
H.R. 1904
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Grijalva amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Grijalva demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
2:52:09 P.M. -
H.R. 1904
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 444, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Grijalva amendment.
2:51:42 P.M. -
H.R. 1904
An amendment, offered by Mr. Grijalva, numbered 3 printed in Part B of House Report 112-258 to require that the remote operations center for the proposed mine be located in the local community, that the company actively recruit and hire local employees, that all ore produced from the mine be processed in the United States and that all equipment used at the mine be made in the United States.
2:51:22 P.M. -
H.R. 1904
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Markey amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Markey demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
2:40:15 P.M. -
H.R. 1904
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 444, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Markey amendment.
2:39:54 P.M. -
H.R. 1904
An amendment, offered by Mr. Markey, numbered 2 printed in Part B of House Report 112-258 to require, as a condition of the land exchange authorized by the bill, that Resolution Copper pay an 8% royalty to the United States on all locatable minerals produced in commercial quantities from the Federal land the company receives in the exchange.
2:39:40 P.M. -
H.R. 1904
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Lujan amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Lujan demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
2:29:20 P.M. -
H.R. 1904
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 444, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Lujan amendment.
2:28:40 P.M. -
H.R. 1904
An amendment, offered by Mr. Lujan, numbered 1 printed in Part B of House Report 112-258 to exempt all Native American sacred and cultural sites from the land conveyance.
1:22:05 P.M. -
H.R. 1904
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 1904.
1:21:55 P.M. -
H.R. 1904
The Speaker designated the Honorable Tim Murphy to act as Chairman of the Committee.
1:21:54 P.M. -
H.R. 1904
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 444 and Rule XVIII.
1:21:28 P.M. -
H.R. 1904
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1904 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 the committee amendment in the nature of a substitute, as amended. The resolution waives all points of order against the amendments printed in Part B of the report.
1:21:23 P.M. -
H.R. 1904
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 444. H.R. 1904 — "To facilitate the efficient extraction of mineral resources in southeast Arizona by authorizing and directing an exchange of Federal and non-Federal land, and for other purposes."
1:17:51 P.M. -
H. Res. 448
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 448, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question, and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Hastings (FL) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on ordering the previous question until a time to be announced.
12:30:07 P.M. -
H. Res. 448
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 448.
12:28:46 P.M. -
H. Res. 448
Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 448 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2576) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the calculation of modified adjusted gross income for purposes of determining eligibility for certain healthcare-related programs, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 674) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the imposition of 3 percent withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities."
12:04:14 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.
12:02:43 P.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Ms. Hochul to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:02:37 P.M. -
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:01:08 P.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by Reverend Scott Eynon, Community Christian Church, Tamarac, Florida.
12:00:48 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of October 26.
11:22:17 A.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
10:01:11 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.
10:00:57 A.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable Chip Cravaack to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:33 A.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF OCTOBER 27, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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12:58:08 P.M. -
The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. on October 31, 2011.
12:58:07 P.M. -
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
12:58:00 P.M. -
Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn.
11:55:06 A.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
11:47:31 A.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
11:47:30 A.M. -
Mr. Thompson (PA) asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourn on Thursday, October 27, 2011, it adjourn to meet at 1 p.m. on Monday, October 31, 2011. Agreed to without objection.
11:46:29 A.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
11:45:52 A.M. -
H.R. 2576
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 448, H.R. 2576 is laid on the table.
11:45:37 A.M. -
H.R. 2576
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 448, the text of H.R. 2576, as passed by the House, is appended at the end of H.R. 674 as new matter.
11:44:14 A.M. -
H.R. 674
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
11:44:12 A.M. -
H.R. 674
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 405 - 16 (Roll no. 815).
11:26:53 A.M. -
H.R. 674
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 183 - 235 (Roll no. 814).
11:09:59 A.M. -
H.R. 674
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
11:01:36 A.M. -
H.R. 674
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Andrews motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek strike the entire bill and add language to deny relief to companies that are delinquent in paying their federal taxes.
11:01:04 A.M. -
H.R. 674
Mr. Andrews moved to recommit with instructions to Ways and Means.
10:57:59 A.M. -
H.R. 674
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 674 — "To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the imposition of 3 percent withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities."
10:57:36 A.M. -
H.R. 2576
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
10:57:35 A.M. -
H.R. 2576
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 262 - 157 (Roll no. 813).
10:31:30 A.M. -
H.R. 2576
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
9:46:12 A.M. -
H.R. 2576
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2576.
9:45:56 A.M. -
H.R. 2576
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2576 and H.R. 674 with 1 hour of general debate on each measure. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions on each measure. Measures will be considered read. Bills are closed to amendments. The resolution waives all points of order against consideration of both bills and directs the Clerk, in the engrossment of H.R. 674, to add the text of H.R. 2576, as passed by the House, as new matter at the end of H.R. 674.
9:45:51 A.M. -
H.R. 2576
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 448. H.R. 2576 — "To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the calculation of modified adjusted gross income for purposes of determining eligibility for certain healthcare-related programs."
9:45:22 A.M. -
H.R. 674
Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule 19, further consideration of the bill is postponed.
9:45:21 A.M. -
H.R. 674
The previous question was ordered without objection.
9:15:10 A.M. -
H.R. 674
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 674.
9:14:18 A.M. -
H.R. 674
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2576 and H.R. 674 with 1 hour of general debate on each measure. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions for each measure. Measures will be considered read. Bills are closed to amendments. The resolution waives all points of order against consideration of both bills and directs the Clerk, in the engrossment of H.R. 674, to add the text of H.R. 2576, as passed by the House, as new matter at the end of H.R. 674.
9:14:13 A.M. -
H.R. 674
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 448. H.R. 674 — "To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the imposition of 3 percent withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities."
9:02:48 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.
9:02:19 A.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Johnson, Sam of TX to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:02:16 A.M. -
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
9:01:28 A.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
9:00:52 A.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable Steve Womack to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
9:00:38 A.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF OCTOBER 31, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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1:03:55 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on November 1, 2011.
1:03:07 P.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG - The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
1:02:56 P.M. -
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
1:01:52 P.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
1:01:44 P.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable Thomas J. Rooney to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
1:00:59 P.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF NOVEMBER 1, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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9:45:33 P.M. -
The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on November 2, 2011.
9:45:32 P.M. -
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
9:45:16 P.M. -
Mr. King (IA) moved that the House do now adjourn.
7:11:31 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
7:05:57 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
7:00:51 P.M. -
S. 1280
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:00:50 P.M. -
S. 1280
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 406 - 0 (Roll no. 817).
6:54:23 P.M. -
S. 1280
Considered as unfinished business. S. 1280 — "To amend the Peace Corps Act to require sexual assault risk-reduction and response training, the development of sexual assault protocol and guidelines, the establishment of victims advocates, the establishment of a Sexual Assault Advisory Council, and for other purposes."
6:54:10 P.M. -
H. Con. Res. 13
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:54:10 P.M. -
H. Con. Res. 13
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 396 - 9, 2 Present (Roll no. 816).
6:30:45 P.M. -
H. Con. Res. 13
Considered as unfinished business. H. Con. Res. 13 — "Reaffirming "In God We Trust" as the official motto of the United States and supporting and encouraging the public display of the national motto in all public buildings, public schools, and other government institutions."
6:30:35 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.
6:30:22 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of November 1.
6:06:24 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 P.M. today.
6:05:54 P.M. -
S. Con. Res. 31
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:05:39 P.M. -
S. Con. Res. 31
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
6:05:30 P.M. -
S. Con. Res. 31
Considered by unanimous consent. S. Con. Res. 31 — "Directing the Secretary of the Senate to make a correction in the enrollment of S. 1280."
6:05:29 P.M. -
S. Con. Res. 31
Ms. Ros-Lehtinen asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider.
6:05:09 P.M. -
S. 1280
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
5:41:18 P.M. -
S. 1280
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1280.
5:41:16 P.M. -
S. 1280
Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:41:01 P.M. -
S. 1280
Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 1280 — "To amend the Peace Corps Act to require sexual assault risk-reduction and response training, the development of sexual assault protocol and guidelines, the establishment of victims advocates, the establishment of a Sexual Assault Advisory Council, and for other purposes."
5:40:37 P.M. -
H.R. 1002
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:40:33 P.M. -
H.R. 1002
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
5:25:34 P.M. -
H.R. 1002
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1002.
5:25:32 P.M. -
H.R. 1002
Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:25:14 P.M. -
H.R. 1002
Mr. Franks (AZ) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1002 — "To restrict any State or local jurisdiction from imposing a new discriminatory tax on cell phone services, providers, or property."
5:24:33 P.M. -
H. Con. Res. 13
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.
4:48:52 P.M. -
H. Con. Res. 13
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 13.
4:48:50 P.M. -
H. Con. Res. 13
Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:48:07 P.M. -
H. Con. Res. 13
Mr. Forbes moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. H. Con. Res. 13 — "Reaffirming "In God We Trust" as the official motto of the United States and supporting and encouraging the public display of the national motto in all public buildings, public schools, and other government institutions."
4:47:54 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until 6:30 p.m. today.
4:47:48 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of November 1.
2:12:28 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for approximatley 4:45 p.m. today.
2:11:50 P.M. -
The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notification of the continuance of the national emergency with respect to Sudan - referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 112-69).
2:10:41 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 November 1, 2011, at 12:19 p.m., and said to contain a message from the President whereby he submits a copy of the notice filed earlier with the Federal Register on the national emergency with respect to Sudan.
2:09:00 P.M. -
The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of 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 November 1, 2011, at 9:44 a.m. stating that that body had passed H.R. 394, with amendments, H.R. 368 and S. 1637.
2:02:44 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:02:16 P.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Schilling to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:02:12 P.M. -
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:00:40 P.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
2:00:26 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of November 1.
12:02:37 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.
12:01:50 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.
12:01:37 P.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable John Campbell to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
12:00:26 P.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF NOVEMBER 2, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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6:33:38 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on November 3, 2011.
6:32:48 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of November 2.
5:27:31 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
3:56:06 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House resumed with Special Order speeches.
3:55:17 P.M. -
Mr. Sessions filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 453.
2:47:40 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
2:37:57 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
2:35:24 P.M. -
CONGRESSIONAL-EXECUTIVE COMMISSION ON THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA - Pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 6913 and the order of the House of January 5, 2011, the Speaker appointed Mr. Wolf of Virginia, Mr. Manzullo of Illinois, and Mr. Royce of California to the Congressional-Executive Commission on the People's Republic of China .
2:34:14 P.M. -
H.R. 1070
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
2:34:11 P.M. -
H.R. 1070
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:34:09 P.M. -
H.R. 1070
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 421 - 1 (Roll no. 820).
2:27:27 P.M. -
H.R. 1070
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1070 — "To amend the Securities Act of 1933 to authorize the Securities and Exchange Commission to exempt a certain class of securities from such Act."
2:26:59 P.M. -
H.R. 1965
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:26:59 P.M. -
H.R. 1965
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 420 - 2 (Roll no. 819).
2:19:18 P.M. -
H.R. 1965
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1965 — "To amend the securities laws to establish certain thresholds for shareholder registration, and for other purposes."
2:18:39 P.M. -
H.R. 2061
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
2:18:38 P.M. -
H.R. 2061
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:18:37 P.M. -
H.R. 2061
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 425 - 0 (Roll no. 818).
1:53:57 P.M. -
H.R. 2061
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2061 — "To authorize the presentation of a United States flag at the funeral of Federal civilian employees who are killed while performing official duties or because of their status as a Federal employee."
1:53:28 P.M. -
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
1:52:59 P.M. -
S. 894
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:52:59 P.M. -
S. 894
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
1:39:37 P.M. -
S. 894
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 894.
1:39:33 P.M. -
S. 894
Considered under suspension of the rules.
1:39:13 P.M. -
S. 894
Mr. Miller (FL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 894 — "To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an increase, effective December 1, 2011, in 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."
1:38:42 P.M. -
H.R. 1070
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.
1:19:45 P.M. -
H.R. 1070
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1070.
1:19:43 P.M. -
H.R. 1070
Considered under suspension of the rules.
1:19:24 P.M. -
H.R. 1070
Mr. Bachus moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1070 — "To amend the Securities Act of 1933 to authorize the Securities and Exchange Commission to exempt a certain class of securities from such Act."
1:18:53 P.M. -
H.R. 1965
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.
12:52:07 P.M. -
H.R. 1965
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1965.
12:52:04 P.M. -
H.R. 1965
Considered under suspension of the rules.
12:52:00 P.M. -
H.R. 1965
Mr. Schweikert moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1965 — "To amend the securities laws to establish certain thresholds for shareholder registration, and for other purposes."
12:48:34 P.M. -
H.R. 2061
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.
12:26:59 P.M. -
H.R. 2061
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2061.
12:26:56 P.M. -
H.R. 2061
Considered under suspension of the rules.
12:26:31 P.M. -
H.R. 2061
Mr. Chaffetz moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2061 — "To authorize the presentation of a United States flag at the funeral of Federal civilian employees who are killed while performing official duties or because of their status as a Federal employee."
12:26:15 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until the conclusion of general debate on all suspensions.
12:02:39 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.
12:02:00 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 November 2, 2011 at 9:19 a.m. stating that that body had passed H.R. 2112 with amendments.
12:01:35 P.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. McIntyre to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:01:30 P.M. -
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:00:53 P.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
12:00:00 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of November 2.
11:23:24 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.
10:01:16 A.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable Erik Paulsen to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:49 A.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF NOVEMBER 3, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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9:03:32 P.M. -
The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on November 4, 2011.
9:03:31 P.M. -
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
9:03:21 P.M. -
Mr. Jackson (IL) moved that the House do now adjourn.
8:04:44 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House resumed Special Order speeches.
8:04:28 P.M. -
The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S. 1759.
7:35:50 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House resumed Special Order speeches.
7:35:30 P.M. -
The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed H.R. 818 and S. 1487.
7:03:29 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
6:55:15 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
6:55:00 P.M. -
Mr. Webster filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 455.
6:54:37 P.M. -
Congressional-Executive Commission on the People's Republic of China - Pursuant to 22 U.S.C 6913 and the order of the House of January 5, 2011, the Speaker appointed Ms. Kaptur, Ohio and Mr. Honda, California .
6:54:27 P.M. -
H.R. 2940
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:54:26 P.M. -
H.R. 2940
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. 2930.
6:54:16 P.M. -
H.R. 2940
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. 2940.
6:54:15 P.M. -
H.R. 2940
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 413 - 11 (Roll no. 828).
6:47:51 P.M. -
H.R. 2940
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 190 - 236 (Roll no. 827).
6:32:00 P.M. -
H.R. 2940
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
6:25:15 P.M. -
H.R. 2940
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the DeFazio motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to prohibit those who have been convicted of fraud in connection with a financial transaction.
6:24:27 P.M. -
H.R. 2940
Mr. DeFazio moved to recommit with instructions to Financial Services.
6:24:00 P.M. -
H.R. 2940
On agreeing to the Miller (NC) amendment; Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 190 - 234 (Roll no. 826).
6:17:13 P.M. -
H.R. 2940
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2940 — "To direct the Securities and Exchange Commission to eliminate the prohibition against general solicitation as a requirement for a certain exemption under Regulation D."
6:17:12 P.M. -
H.R. 2930
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:17:11 P.M. -
H.R. 2930
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 407 - 17 (Roll no. 825).
6:10:37 P.M. -
H.R. 2930
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 187 - 237 (Roll no. 824).
5:53:49 P.M. -
H.R. 2930
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
5:45:26 P.M. -
H.R. 2930
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Holt motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to add language that prohibits an intermediary from participating in a crowdfunding transaction if they are doing business with the Iranian government.
5:44:51 P.M. -
H.R. 2930
Mr. Holt moved to recommit with instructions to Financial Services.
5:43:34 P.M. -
H.R. 2930
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.
5:43:23 P.M. -
H.R. 2930
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
5:42:51 P.M. -
H.R. 2930
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2930.
5:42:34 P.M. -
H.R. 2930
On agreeing to the Velazquez amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 189 - 234 (Roll no. 823).
5:18:04 P.M. -
H.R. 2930
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the question of adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
5:17:48 P.M. -
H.R. 2930
The Committee resumed its sitting.
5:17:20 P.M. -
The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate insists on its amendments and agrees to a Conference with the House on H.R. 2112. The Senate also appointed Conferees.
5:16:47 P.M. -
H.R. 2930
The Committee rose informally to receive a message.
5:16:18 P.M. -
H.R. 2930
On agreeing to the Perlmutter amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
5:05:40 P.M. -
H.R. 2930
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 453, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Perlmutter amendment.
5:05:37 P.M. -
H.R. 2930
An amendment, offered by Mr. Perlmutter, numbered 6 printed in Part A of House Report 112-265 to preserve a state's right to enforce securities laws with respect to fraud, deceit or unlawful conduct.
5:04:51 P.M. -
H.R. 2930
On agreeing to the Barrow amendment; Failed by voice vote.
4:53:21 P.M. -
H.R. 2930
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 453, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Barrow amendment.
4:53:19 P.M. -
H.R. 2930
An amendment, offered by Mr. Barrow, numbered 5 printed in Part A of House Report 112-265 to require the Commission to establish a website that provides the public with crowdfunding website safety tips for investing in securities described under section 4(6).
4:53:07 P.M. -
H.R. 2930
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Velazquez amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Velazquez demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
4:42:41 P.M. -
H.R. 2930
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 453, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Velazquez amendment.
4:42:39 P.M. -
H.R. 2930
An amendment, offered by Ms. Velazquez, numbered 4 printed in Part A of House Report 112-265 to require crowdfunding intermediaries to disclose their method of compensation to potential investors.
4:42:07 P.M. -
H.R. 2930
On agreeing to the Quayle amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
4:37:28 P.M. -
H.R. 2930
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 453, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Quayle amendment.
4:37:26 P.M. -
H.R. 2930
An amendment, offered by Mr. Quayle, numbered 3 printed in Part A of House Report 112-265 to index the $10,000 individual investment cap to inflation.
4:36:59 P.M. -
H.R. 2930
On agreeing to the Fincher amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
4:34:19 P.M. -
H.R. 2930
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 453, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Fincher amendment.
4:34:14 P.M. -
H.R. 2930
An amendment, offered by Mr. Fincher, numbered 2 printed in Part A of House Report 112-265 to index to inflation the $1 million and $2 million aggregate annual amounts raised through the issue of the securities as authorized in the bill. The index for inflation would be measured by the annual change in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
4:33:55 P.M. -
H.R. 2930
On agreeing to the McHenry amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
4:32:23 P.M. -
H.R. 2930
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 453, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McHenry amendment.
4:32:10 P.M. -
H.R. 2930
An amendment, offered by Mr. McHenry, numbered 1 printed in Part A of House Report 112-265 to make technical corrections. It also requires the issuer to state a target offering amount and a deadline to reach the target offering amount. It requires that the Securities and Exchange Commission is provided a notice upon completion of the offering, which shall include the aggregate offering amount and the number of purchasers. Clarifies the disqualification provision to ensure that both issuers and intermediaries, as well as their predecessors, affiliates, officers, directors, or persons fulfilling similar roles, are disqualified from the exemption established in this bill should they have a history of committing securities fraud.
3:45:23 P.M. -
H.R. 2930
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 2930.
3:44:10 P.M. -
H.R. 2930
The Speaker designated the Honorable Charles F. Bass to act as Chairman of the Committee.
3:44:09 P.M. -
H.R. 2930
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 453 and Rule XVIII.
3:43:57 P.M. -
H.R. 2930
Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. The resolution provides that the amendments in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Financial Services now printed in each of the bills are considered adopted. The bills, as amended, are considered read. Specified amendments are in order.
3:43:52 P.M. -
H.R. 2930
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 453. H.R. 2930 — "To amend the securities laws to provide for registration exemptions for certain crowdfunded securities, and for other purposes."
3:43:10 P.M. -
H.R. 2940
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Miller (NC) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Miller (NC) demanded a recored vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the amendment under clause 8(a)(1)(A) of rule XX.
3:36:17 P.M. -
H.R. 2940
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 453, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Miller (NC) Part B amendment.
3:36:05 P.M. -
H.R. 2940
An amendment, offered by Mr. Miller (NC), printed in Part B of House Report 112-265 to require disclosure of bonus compensation structures and "golden parachute" arrangements in advertising materials associated with an exempted offering.
2:56:42 P.M. -
H.R. 2940
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2940.
2:55:44 P.M. -
H.R. 2940
Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. The resolution provides that the amendments in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Financial Services now printed in each of the bills are considered adopted. The bills, as amended, are considered read. Specified amendments are in order.
2:55:39 P.M. -
H.R. 2940
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 453. H.R. 2940 — "To direct the Securities and Exchange Commission to eliminate the prohibition against general solicitation as a requirement for a certain exemption under Regulation D."
2:52:11 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
The Speaker appointed conferees: Rogers (KY), Young (FL), Lewis (CA), Wolf, Kingston, Latham, Aderholt, Emerson, Culberson, Carter, Bonner, LaTourette, Dicks, DeLauro, Olver, Pastor (AZ), Price (NC), Farr, Fattah, and Schiff.
2:51:45 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:51:44 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
On motion that the House instruct conferees Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 265 - 160 (Roll no. 822).
2:43:00 P.M. -
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of the Motion to Instruct Conferees on H.R. 2112, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
2:42:59 P.M. -
H. Res. 453
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:42:51 P.M. -
H. Res. 453
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
2:42:50 P.M. -
H. Res. 453
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 241 - 184 (Roll no. 821).
1:15:38 P.M. -
H. Res. 453
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 453.
1:11:41 P.M. -
H. Res. 453
Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 453 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2930) to amend the securities laws to provide for registration exemptions for certain crowdfunded securities, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2940) to direct the Securities and Exchange Commission to eliminate the prohibition against general solicitation as a requirement for a certain exemption under Regulation D."
1:09:06 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Dicks motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 2112, the Chair put the question on the motion and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Dicks demanded the yeas and nays and pursuant to clause 8 of rule 20, the Chair postponed further proceedings on the motion to instruct conferees until a time to be announced.
1:08:25 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
The previous question was ordered without objection.
12:41:32 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Dicks motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 2112. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the managers on the part of the House to insist on (1) the highest level of funding for the "Federal Highway Administration-Emergency Relief Program" account for activities consistent with the definition of "disaster relief" included in the Budget Control Act of 2011, and (2) the highest level of funding for the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) programs.
12:41:20 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
Mr. Dicks moved that the House instruct conferees.
12:39:44 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
On motion that the House disagree to the Senate amendments, and request a conference Agreed to without objection.
12:39:43 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
Mr. Rogers (KY) asked unanimous consent that the House disagree to the Senate amendments, and request a conference.
12:38:41 P.M. -
The House received a message from the Clerk. 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 November 3, 2011 at 9:36 a.m. stating that the Senate had passed: S. 271, S. 278, S. 535, S. 683, S. 684, S. 808, S. 897, and S. 997.
12:02:06 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.
12:01:43 P.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Pitts to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:01:37 P.M. -
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:01:02 P.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
12:00:00 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of November 3.
11:31:57 A.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
10:01:30 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.
10:01:02 A.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable Michael G. Fitzpatrick to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:21 A.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF NOVEMBER 4, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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4:13:26 P.M. -
The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on November 7, 2011.
4:13:24 P.M. -
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
4:13:13 P.M. -
Mr. Jackson (IL) moved that the House do now adjourn.
2:23:00 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
2:15:49 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
2:13:05 P.M. -
NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR THE REVIEW OF THE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS OF THE UNITED STATES INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY - Pursuant to section 1002 of the Intelligence Authorization Act of 2003 as amended by section 701(a)(3) of the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 and the order of the House of January 5, 2011 the Speaker appointed Mr. Conaway of Texas.
2:13:00 P.M. -
Mr. Farenthold asked unanimous consent That when the House adjourns on Thursday, November 10, 2011, it adjourn to meet at 2 p.m. on Monday, November 14, 2011. Agreed to without objection.
2:12:00 P.M. -
Mr. Farenthold asked unanimous consent That when the House adjourns on Monday, November 7, 2011, it adjourn to meet at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 10, 2011. Agreed to without objection.
2:11:59 P.M. -
Mr. Farenthold asked unanimous consent That when the House adjourns on Friday, November 4, 2011, it adjourn to meet at 10 a.m. on Monday, November 7, 2011. Agreed to without objection.
2:11:33 P.M. -
S. 1487
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:11:31 P.M. -
S. 1487
On passage Passed without objection.
2:10:47 P.M. -
S. 1487
Considered by unanimous consent. S. 1487 — "To authorize the Secretary of Homeland Security, in coordination with the Secretary of State, to establish a program to issue Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Cards, and for other purposes."
2:10:47 P.M. -
S. 1487
Mr. Farenthold asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider.
2:10:41 P.M. -
H. Con. Res. 86
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:10:36 P.M. -
H. Con. Res. 86
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
2:10:21 P.M. -
H. Con. Res. 86
Considered by unanimous consent. H. Con. Res. 86 — "Directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make corrections in the enrollment of H.R. 2061."
2:09:45 P.M. -
H.R. 2838
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2838 as unfinished business.
2:09:36 P.M. -
H.R. 2838
On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
2:09:19 P.M. -
H.R. 2838
Mr. LoBiondo moved that the Committee rise.
2:08:04 P.M. -
H.R. 2838
On agreeing to the Slaughter amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 161 - 237 (Roll no. 836).
2:03:58 P.M. -
H.R. 2838
On agreeing to the Bishop (NY) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 174 - 225 (Roll no. 835).
1:59:56 P.M. -
H.R. 2838
On agreeing to the Napolitano amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 364 - 37 (Roll no. 834).
1:53:27 P.M. -
H.R. 2838
On agreeing to the Thompson (MS) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 182 - 218 (Roll no. 833).
1:49:29 P.M. -
H.R. 2838
On agreeing to the Cummings amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 174 - 227 (Roll no. 832).
1:25:06 P.M. -
H.R. 2838
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the question of adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
1:24:55 P.M. -
H.R. 2838
By unanimous consent, the Olson amendment was withdrawn.
1:22:25 P.M. -
H.R. 2838
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 455, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Olson amendment.
1:22:22 P.M. -
H.R. 2838
An amendment, offered by Mr. Olson, numbered 10 printed in House Report 112-267 to require the Commandant of the Coast Guard in consultation with appropriate representatives of industry to conduct a feasibility study to determine the capability, cost, and benefits of requiring the owner or operator of a manned facility, installation, unit, or vessel to locate a standby vessel nearby.
1:21:00 P.M. -
H.R. 2838
On agreeing to the Huizenga (MI) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
1:17:48 P.M. -
H.R. 2838
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 455, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Huizenga amendment.
1:17:44 P.M. -
H.R. 2838
An amendment, offered by Mr. Huizenga (MI), numbered 9 printed in House Report 112-267 to freeze the Environmental Protection Agency's current vessel discharge regulatory framework for certain vessels of historic significance.
1:16:01 P.M. -
H.R. 2838
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Slaughter amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Slaughter demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
1:04:20 P.M. -
H.R. 2838
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 455, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Slaughter amendment.
1:04:15 P.M. -
H.R. 2838
An amendment, offered by Ms. Slaughter, numbered 8 printed in House Report 112-267 to strike Title VII.
1:03:50 P.M. -
H.R. 2838
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Bishop (NY) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Bishop (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.
12:52:05 P.M. -
H.R. 2838
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 455, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bishop (NY) amendment.
12:51:40 P.M. -
H.R. 2838
An amendment, offered by Mr. Bishop (NY), numbered 7 printed in House Report 112-267 to provide states the authority to impose more protective operational requirements on the discharge of ballast water within state resource waters.
12:51:07 P.M. -
H.R. 2838
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Napolitano amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Faleomavaega demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
12:39:10 P.M. -
H.R. 2838
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 455, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Napolitano amendment.
12:38:50 P.M. -
H.R. 2838
An amendment, offered by Mrs. Napolitano, numbered 6 printed in House Report 112-267 to give distant water tuna vessels in the Western Pacific Ocean the option of using Guam as their required port of call in order to meet U.S. maritime regulations.
12:38:17 P.M. -
H.R. 2838
By unanimous consent, the Palazzo amendment was withdrawn.
12:35:21 P.M. -
H.R. 2838
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 455, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Palazzo amendment.
12:34:56 P.M. -
H.R. 2838
An amendment, offered by Mr. Palazzo, numbered 5 printed in House Report 112-267 to strike section 303 of the bill which places unneeded and harmful restrictions on the future contracting and construction of the United States Coast Guard National Security Cutter. The National Security Cutter is a much needed and extremely cost effective ship for the Coast Guard and is actively proving its value through highly successful counter drug and other missions while replacing a aging coast guard fleet.
12:34:14 P.M. -
H.R. 2838
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Thompson (MS) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Thompson (MS) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
12:25:37 P.M. -
H.R. 2838
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 455, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Thompson (MS) amendment.
12:24:58 P.M. -
H.R. 2838
An amendment, offered by Mr. Thompson (MS), numbered 4 printed in House Report 112-267 to add a new section to the end of title II of H.R. 2838 to open admissions to the U.S. Coast Guard Academy to eligible candidates nominated by Congress. Specifically, the amendment would require the U.S. Coast Guard to ensure that, beginning in academic year 2014, half of the incoming class is composed of eligible candidates nominated by the Vice President or, if there is no Vice President, by the President pro tempore of the Senate; Senators; Representatives; and Delegates to the House of Representatives.
12:24:40 P.M. -
H.R. 2838
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Cummings amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes 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.
12:18:31 P.M. -
H.R. 2838
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 455, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Cummings amendment.
12:18:15 P.M. -
H.R. 2838
An amendment, offered by Mr. Cummings, numbered 3 printed in House Report 112-267 to strike a provision that would eliminate an existing statutory requirement that the Coast Guard appoint an ombudsman in each Coast Guard District.
12:17:51 P.M. -
H.R. 2838
On agreeing to the LoBiondo amendments; Agreed to by voice vote.
12:13:45 P.M. -
H.R. 2838
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 455, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the LoBiondo en bloc amendments.
12:12:22 P.M. -
H.R. 2838
Amendments en bloc offered by Mr. LoBiondo, comprised of the following amendments : Amendments Nos. 1,2,11,12,14,16,17, and 18 printed in House Report 112-267.
11:28:10 A.M. -
H.R. 2838
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 2838.
11:28:01 A.M. -
H.R. 2838
The Speaker designated the Honorable Steve Womack to act as Chairman of the Committee.
11:28:00 A.M. -
H.R. 2838
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 455 and Rule XVIII.
11:27:51 A.M. -
H.R. 2838
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2838 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 makes in order as original text for the purpose of amendment an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of the Rules Committee Print of H.R. 2838 dated October 21, 2011. All points of order against the amendment in the nature of a substitute made in order as original text are waived.
11:27:46 A.M. -
H.R. 2838
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 455. H.R. 2838 — "To authorize appropriations for the Coast Guard for fiscal years 2012 through 2015, and for other purposes."
11:27:41 A.M. -
H.R. 3321
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
11:27:41 A.M. -
H.R. 3321
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 387 - 2, 1 Present (Roll no. 831).
10:56:55 A.M. -
H.R. 3321
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3321.
10:56:53 A.M. -
H.R. 3321
Considered under suspension of the rules.
10:56:42 A.M. -
H.R. 3321
Mr. LoBiondo moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 3321 — "To facilitate the hosting in the United States of the 34th America's Cup by authorizing certain eligible vessels to participate in activities related to the competition, and for other purposes."
10:56:34 A.M. -
The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
10:56:13 A.M. -
H. Res. 455
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
10:56:12 A.M. -
H. Res. 455
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 245 - 166 (Roll no. 830).
10:47:12 A.M. -
H. Res. 455
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 234 - 177 (Roll no. 829).
10:15:41 A.M. -
H. Res. 455
Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 455 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2838) to authorize appropriations for the Coast Guard for fiscal years 2012 through 2015, and for other purposes."
10:15:01 A.M. -
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of ordering the previous question on H. Res. 455, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
10:15:00 A.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of November 4.
9:35:38 A.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
9:34:49 A.M. -
H. Res. 455
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 455, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Slaughter demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day.
9:18:05 A.M. -
H. Res. 455
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 455.
9:18:00 A.M. -
H. Res. 455
Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 455 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2838) to authorize appropriations for the Coast Guard for fiscal years 2012 through 2015, and for other purposes."
9:02:34 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.
9:02:15 A.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Barrow to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:02:09 A.M. -
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
9:01:02 A.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
9:00:47 A.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF NOVEMBER 7, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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10:04:09 A.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. on November 10, 2011.
10:01:08 A.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by Reverend Dr. Alan Keiran, Office of the United States Senate Chaplain
10:01:01 A.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable Fred S. Upton to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:34 A.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF NOVEMBER 10, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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2:37:17 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on November 14, 2011.
2:35:26 P.M. -
The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notification stating that the Iran emergency declared in Executive Order 12170 on November 14, 1979, is to continue in effect beyond November 14, 2011. - referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 112-72).
2:34:55 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 November 7, 2011, at 3:50 p.m., and said to contain a message from the President whereby he submits a copy of the notice filed earlier with the Federal Register continuing the emergency with respect to Iran first declared in Executive Order 12170 of November 14, 1979.
2:33:48 P.M. -
The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notification of the continuance of the national emergency with respect to the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction that was declared in Executive Order 12938 of November 14, 1994, as amended. - referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 112-71).
2:33:22 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 November 9, 2011, at 12:54 p.m., and said to contain a message from the President whereby he transmits a notice concerning the national emergency with respect to the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.
2:32:45 P.M. -
The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of 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 November 10, 2011, at 11:23 a.m. stating that that body had passed H.R. 2447.
2:32:14 P.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:32:09 P.M. -
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:31:03 P.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by Reverend Dr. Alan Keiran, Office of the United States Senate Chaplain.
2:30:42 P.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable Andy Harris to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
2:30:27 P.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF NOVEMBER 14, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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9:16:40 P.M. -
The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on November 15, 2011.
9:16:15 P.M. -
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
9:16:00 P.M. -
Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn.
7:18:06 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
7:10:23 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
7:09:37 P.M. -
Mr. Nugent filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 463.
7:07:38 P.M. -
H.R. 2422
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:07:37 P.M. -
H.R. 2422
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 390 - 0 (Roll no. 839).
7:01:19 P.M. -
H.R. 2422
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2422 — "To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 45 Bay Street, Suite 2, in Staten Island, New York, as the "Sergeant Angel Mendez Post Office"."
7:01:14 P.M. -
H.R. 298
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:01:12 P.M. -
H.R. 298
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 391 - 0 (Roll no. 838).
6:53:49 P.M. -
H.R. 298
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 298 — "To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 500 East Whitestone Boulevard in Cedar Park, Texas, as the "Army Specialist Matthew Troy Morris Post Office Building"."
6:53:45 P.M. -
S. 1412
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:53:44 P.M. -
S. 1412
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 385 - 0 (Roll no. 837).
6:31:02 P.M. -
S. 1412
Considered as unfinished business. S. 1412 — "To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 462 Washington Street, Woburn, Massachusetts, as the "Officer John Maguire Post Office"."
6:30:42 P.M. -
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
6:30:27 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
Mr. Rogers (KY) asked unanimous consent that managers on the part of the House have until midnight on Nov. 14 to file a conference report on H.R. 2112. Agreed to without objection.
6:30:26 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of November 14.
5:51:52 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 P.M. today.
5:51:48 P.M. -
H.R. 1791
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mrs. Napolitano 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.
5:43:12 P.M. -
H.R. 1791
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1791.
5:43:10 P.M. -
H.R. 1791
Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:42:59 P.M. -
H.R. 1791
Mr. Denham moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 1791 — "To designate the United States courthouse under construction at 101 South United States Route 1 in Fort Pierce, Florida, as the "Alto Lee Adams, Sr., United States Courthouse"."
5:42:04 P.M. -
H.R. 2415
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Cummings 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.
5:33:44 P.M. -
H.R. 2415
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2415.
5:33:43 P.M. -
H.R. 2415
Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:33:30 P.M. -
H.R. 2415
Mr. Farenthold moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 2415 — "To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 11 Dock Street in Pittston, Pennsylvania, as the "Trooper Joshua D. Miller Post Office Building"."
5:32:56 P.M. -
H.R. 2660
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Cummings 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.
5:25:12 P.M. -
H.R. 2660
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2660.
5:25:10 P.M. -
H.R. 2660
Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:25:01 P.M. -
H.R. 2660
Mr. Farenthold moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 2660 — "To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 122 North Holderrieth Boulevard in Tomball, Texas, as the "Tomball Veterans Post Office"."
5:24:12 P.M. -
H.R. 2422
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
5:16:42 P.M. -
H.R. 2422
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2422.
5:16:40 P.M. -
H.R. 2422
Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:16:31 P.M. -
H.R. 2422
Mr. Farenthold moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 2422 — "To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 45 Bay Street, Suite 2, in Staten Island, New York, as the "Sergeant Angel Mendez Post Office"."
5:15:55 P.M. -
H.R. 298
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
5:05:51 P.M. -
H.R. 298
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 298.
5:05:50 P.M. -
H.R. 298
Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:05:27 P.M. -
H.R. 298
Mr. Farenthold moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 298 — "To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 500 East Whitestone Boulevard in Cedar Park, Texas, as the "Army Specialist Matthew Troy Morris Post Office Building"."
5:05:04 P.M. -
S. 1412
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.
4:56:22 P.M. -
S. 1412
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1412.
4:56:21 P.M. -
S. 1412
Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:56:11 P.M. -
S. 1412
Mr. Farenthold moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 1412 — "To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 462 Washington Street, Woburn, Massachusetts, as the "Officer John Maguire Post Office"."
4:55:37 P.M. -
H.R. 3004
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Cummings 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.
4:48:16 P.M. -
H.R. 3004
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3004.
4:48:15 P.M. -
H.R. 3004
Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:47:46 P.M. -
H.R. 3004
Mr. Farenthold moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 3004 — "To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 260 California Drive in Yountville, California, as the "Private First Class Alejandro R. Ruiz Post Office Building"."
4:46:11 P.M. -
WITHDRAWAL OF MOTION TO SUSPEND - Subsequently, Mr. Farenthold asked unanimous consent to withdraw the motion to suspend the rules with respect to H.R. 2079. Agreed to without objection.
4:42:10 P.M. -
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2079.
4:42:08 P.M. -
Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:41:00 P.M. -
Mr. Farenthold moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill H.R. 2079.
4:40:04 P.M. -
H.R. 588
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:40:01 P.M. -
H.R. 588
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
4:33:38 P.M. -
H.R. 588
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 588.
4:33:36 P.M. -
H.R. 588
Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:33:21 P.M. -
H.R. 588
Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 588 — "To redesignate the Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge as the Sam D. Hamilton Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge."
4:33:13 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until 6:30 p.m. today.
4:32:46 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of November 14.
2:05:59 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 4:30 P.M. today.
2:05:39 P.M. -
The House received a communication from The Honorable Lee Terry, Member of Congress. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Mr. Terry notified the House that he had been served with a subpoena duces tecum for the production of documents, issued by the District Court of Sarpy County, Nebraska, 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.
2:05:15 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 November 14, 2011 at 10:19 a.m. stating that that body had passed H.R. 398 and S. 363.
2:04:51 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 November 10, 2011 at 5:52 p.m. stating that that body had passed H.R. 674 with an amendment.
2:03:02 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:02:40 P.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Burgess to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:02:37 P.M. -
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:01:10 P.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
2:00:51 P.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable Virginia Foxx to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
2:00:37 P.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF NOVEMBER 15, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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5:22:44 P.M. -
The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on November 16, 2011.
5:22:43 P.M. -
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
5:22:35 P.M. -
Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn.
4:39:17 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House resumed with Special Order speeches.
4:38:54 P.M. -
Mr. Nugent filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 466.
3:00:24 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
2:57:07 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:54:35 P.M. -
H. Res. 463
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:54:33 P.M. -
H. Res. 463
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 271 - 153 (Roll no. 842).
2:43:30 P.M. -
H. Res. 463
Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 463 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 822) to amend title 18, United States Code, to provide a national standard in accordance with which nonresidents of a State may carry concealed firearms in the State."
2:43:29 P.M. -
H.R. 2838
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:43:05 P.M. -
H.R. 2838
On passage Passed by voice vote.
2:43:03 P.M. -
H.R. 2838
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 189 - 235 (Roll no. 841).
2:25:40 P.M. -
H.R. 2838
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
2:20:00 P.M. -
H.R. 2838
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Larsen (WA) motion to recommit with instructions, pending the reservation of a point of order. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to prohibit the Coast Guard from awarding a contract to anyone convicted of fraud or other specified criminal offenses. Subsequently, the reservation of a point of order was removed.
2:18:51 P.M. -
H.R. 2838
Mr. Larsen (WA) moved to recommit with instructions to Transportation.
2:17:47 P.M. -
H.R. 2838
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.
2:17:37 P.M. -
H.R. 2838
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
2:16:50 P.M. -
H.R. 2838
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2838.
2:16:27 P.M. -
H.R. 2838
On agreeing to the Pierluisi amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 322 - 100 (Roll no. 840).
1:48:12 P.M. -
H.R. 2838
On agreeing to the Young (AK) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
1:47:05 P.M. -
H.R. 2838
DEBATE - Pursuant to provisions of H. Res. 455 and the previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Young (AK) amendment.
1:47:04 P.M. -
H.R. 2838
An amendment, offered by Mr. Young (AK), pertaining to the the Conveyance of Decommissioned Coast Guard Cutter STORIS.
1:46:50 P.M. -
H.R. 2838
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on Pierluisi amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Larsen (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.
1:42:27 P.M. -
H.R. 2838
DEBATE - Pursuant to provisions of H. Res. 455, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Pierluisi amendment.
1:42:04 P.M. -
H.R. 2838
An amendment, offered by Mr. Pierluisi, numbered 15 printed in House Report 112-267 to clarify the application of the Passenger Vessel Services Act to vessels operating in Puerto Rico that are not otherwise qualified to transport passengers for hire and that are more than 100 gross tons. Would allow such vessels to transport passengers between ports in Puerto Rico--a non-contiguous jurisdiction of multiple islands.
1:40:38 P.M. -
H.R. 2838
By unanimous consent, the Landry amendment was withdrawn.
1:40:35 P.M. -
H.R. 2838
An amendment, offered by Mr. Landry, numbered 13 printed in House Report 112-267 to clarify Coast Guard guidance regarding the ability of U.S. flagged offshore supply vessels to carry unlimited amounts of Grade D and Grade E cargo (combustible liquid) when said vessel is operating outside of U.S. waters, provided the vessel meets the safety requirements of the International Maritime Organization.
1:32:15 P.M. -
H.R. 2838
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
1:31:32 P.M. -
H.R. 2838
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2838 — "To authorize appropriations for the Coast Guard for fiscal years 2012 through 2015, and for other purposes."
1:31:25 P.M. -
H.R. 2838
ORDER OF PROCEDURE - Mr. LoBiondo asked unanimous consent that, during further consideration of H.R. 2838 in the Committee of the Whole pursuant to House Resolution 455, the amendment by Mr. Young (AK) at the desk be considered as though printed as the last amendment printed in House Report 112-267 and be debatable for 10 minutes. Agreed to without objection.
1:30:02 P.M. -
H. Res. 463
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 463, the Chair put the question on adoption of the resolution and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the resolution until a time to be announced.
1:29:31 P.M. -
H. Res. 463
The previous question was ordered without objection.
12:33:17 P.M. -
H. Res. 463
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 463.
12:32:25 P.M. -
H. Res. 463
Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 463 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 822) to amend title 18, United States Code, to provide a national standard in accordance with which nonresidents of a State may carry concealed firearms in the State."
12:02:09 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.
12:01:48 P.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Ms. Fudge to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:01:45 P.M. -
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:00:28 P.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
12:00:15 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of November 15.
11:10:05 A.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
10:00:53 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.
10:00:28 A.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable Allen B. West to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:14 A.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF NOVEMBER 16, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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9:22:30 P.M. -
The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on November 17, 2011.
9:22:15 P.M. -
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
9:22:00 P.M. -
Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn.
6:05:03 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
6:04:37 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
6:04:26 P.M. -
H.R. 1791
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:03:59 P.M. -
H.R. 1791
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
6:03:45 P.M. -
H.R. 1791
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1791 — "To designate the United States courthouse under construction at 101 South United States Route 1 in Fort Pierce, Florida, as the "Alto Lee Adams, Sr., United States Courthouse"."
6:03:41 P.M. -
H.R. 2415
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:03:38 P.M. -
H.R. 2415
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
6:03:19 P.M. -
H.R. 2415
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2415 — "To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 11 Dock Street in Pittston, Pennsylvania, as the "Trooper Joshua D. Miller Post Office Building"."
6:02:43 P.M. -
H.R. 2660
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:02:41 P.M. -
H.R. 2660
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
6:02:29 P.M. -
H.R. 2660
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2660 — "To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 122 North Holderrieth Boulevard in Tomball, Texas, as the "Tomball Veterans Post Office"."
6:02:10 P.M. -
H.R. 3004
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:02:03 P.M. -
H.R. 3004
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
6:00:49 P.M. -
H.R. 3004
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 3004 — "To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 260 California Drive in Yountville, California, as the "Private First Class Alejandro R. Ruiz Post Office Building"."
5:59:50 P.M. -
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
5:59:49 P.M. -
Ms. Foxx filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 467.
5:59:22 P.M. -
H.R. 674
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:59:21 P.M. -
H.R. 674
On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 422 - 0 (Roll no. 853).
5:49:58 P.M. -
H.R. 822
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:49:58 P.M. -
H.R. 822
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 272 - 154 (Roll no. 852).
5:41:48 P.M. -
H.R. 822
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 161 - 263 (Roll no. 851).
5:24:49 P.M. -
H.R. 822
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
5:14:04 P.M. -
H.R. 822
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Cicilline motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to limit state reciprocity for carrying a gun for child sex offenders, domestic violence offenders and known or suspected terrorists.
5:13:48 P.M. -
H.R. 822
Mr. Cicilline moved to recommit with instructions to Judiciary.
5:12:43 P.M. -
H.R. 822
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
5:11:50 P.M. -
H.R. 822
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 822.
5:11:28 P.M. -
H.R. 822
On agreeing to the Cicilline amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 146 - 277 (Roll no. 850).
5:07:45 P.M. -
H.R. 822
On agreeing to the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 123 - 299 (Roll no. 849).
5:04:02 P.M. -
H.R. 822
On agreeing to the Cohen amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 150 - 276 (Roll no. 848).
5:00:36 P.M. -
H.R. 822
On agreeing to the Johnson (GA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 144 - 281 (Roll no. 847).
4:55:49 P.M. -
H.R. 822
On agreeing to the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 139 - 284 (Roll no. 846).
4:52:51 P.M. -
H.R. 822
On agreeing to the Hastings (FL) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 148 - 277 (Roll no. 845).
4:47:31 P.M. -
H.R. 822
On agreeing to the McCarthy (NY) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 147 - 274 (Roll no. 844).
4:43:22 P.M. -
H.R. 822
On agreeing to the Woodall amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 140 - 283 (Roll no. 843).
4:15:03 P.M. -
H.R. 822
On agreeing to the Reichert amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
4:07:56 P.M. -
H.R. 822
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 463, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Reichert amendment No. 10.
4:07:35 P.M. -
H.R. 822
An amendment, offered by Mr. Reichert, numbered 10 printed in House Report 112-283 to require a GAO study on the ability of state and local law enforcement authorities to verify the validity of out-of-state concealed firearms permits.
4:07:18 P.M. -
H.R. 822
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Cicilline amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Smith(TX) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
3:59:36 P.M. -
H.R. 822
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 463, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Cicilline amendment No. 9.
3:59:14 P.M. -
H.R. 822
An amendment, offered by Mr. Cicilline, numbered 9 printed in House Report 112-283 to limit the bill from taking effect in a state until the State Attorney General, head of the State police, and the Secretary of State have jointly certified that the other state's carry laws are substantially similar to its own licensing or permitting requirements.
3:58:16 P.M. -
H.R. 822
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. Mrs. Jackson Lee (TX) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
3:50:27 P.M. -
H.R. 822
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 463, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment No. 8.
3:50:02 P.M. -
H.R. 822
An amendment, offered by Ms. Jackson Lee (TX), numbered 8 printed in House Report 112-283 to require a person provide at least 24 hours notice to a law enforcement officer of the State of the intention to possess or carry a concealed handgun in the State.
3:49:00 P.M. -
H.R. 822
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Cohen amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Cohen demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
3:40:47 P.M. -
H.R. 822
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 463, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Cohen amendment No. 7.
3:40:24 P.M. -
H.R. 822
An amendment, offered by Mr. Cohen, numbered 7 printed in House Report 112-283 to exempt from the bill any State law requiring a person to be at least 21 years of age to possess or carry a concealed handgun.
3:40:00 P.M. -
H.R. 822
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Johnson (GA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Smith (TX) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
3:32:08 P.M. -
H.R. 822
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 463, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Johnson (GA) amendment No. 6.
3:31:44 P.M. -
H.R. 822
An amendment, offered by Mr. Johnson (GA), numbered 6 printed in House Report 112-283 to require the possession or carrying of a concealed handgun in a state to be subject to that state's law regarding concealed carry in regards to firearm safety training that includes live-fire exercise.
3:30:00 P.M. -
H.R. 822
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 ayes had prevailed. Mr. Smith (TX) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
3:23:35 P.M. -
H.R. 822
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 463, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment No. 4.
3:23:26 P.M. -
H.R. 822
An amendment, offered by Ms. Jackson Lee (TX), numbered 4 printed in House Report 112-283 to require a state to create a comprehensive database that would contain all permits and licenses issued by the State for carrying a concealed weapon and would make this comprehensive database available to law enforcement officers from all states 24 hours a day.
3:23:00 P.M. -
H.R. 822
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Hastings (FL) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Chabot demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
3:14:50 P.M. -
H.R. 822
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 463, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hastings (FL) amendment No. 3.
3:14:43 P.M. -
H.R. 822
An amendment, offered by Mr. Hastings (FL), numbered 3 printed in House Report 112-283 to exempt states from issuing a carry permit on the basis of state reciprocity which do not require individuals to apply for and complete a carry permit application at their local law enforcement station.
3:14:19 P.M. -
H.R. 822
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the McCarthy (NY) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mrs. McCarthy (NY) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
3:05:58 P.M. -
H.R. 822
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 463, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McCarthy (NY) amendment No. 2.
3:05:38 P.M. -
H.R. 822
An amendment, offered by Mrs. McCarthy (NY), numbered 2 printed in House Report 112-283 to specify that the legislation can only go into effect in states that have passed legislation enacting the bill.
3:05:13 P.M. -
H.R. 822
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Woodall amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Smith (TX) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
2:55:31 P.M. -
H.R. 822
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 463, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Woodall amendment No. 1.
2:55:04 P.M. -
H.R. 822
An amendment, offered by Mr. Woodall, numbered 1 printed in House Report 112-283 to protect the rights of states that already have reciprocal agreements in place for the concealed carry of firearms to continue enforcing those preexisting agreements.
1:41:38 P.M. -
H.R. 822
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 822.
1:41:27 P.M. -
H.R. 822
The Speaker designated the Honorable Candice S. Miller to act as Chairwoman of the Committee.
1:41:26 P.M. -
H.R. 822
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 463 and Rule XVIII.
1:41:03 P.M. -
H.R. 822
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 822 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 the committee amendment in the nature of a substitute, now printed in the bill. The resolution waives all points of order against the amendments printed in the report.
1:40:58 P.M. -
H.R. 822
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 463. H.R. 822 — "To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide a national standard in accordance with which nonresidents of a State may carry concealed firearms in the State."
1:38:52 P.M. -
H.R. 674
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - 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.
1:05:26 P.M. -
H.R. 674
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on concurring in the Senate amendment to H.R. 674.
1:04:41 P.M. -
H.R. 674
Mr. Camp moved that the House suspend the rules and concur in the Senate amendment.
1:03:47 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
1:03:42 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of November 16.
12:43:16 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
12:02:35 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 20 per side of the aisle.
12:01:57 P.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Walberg to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:01:53 P.M. -
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:00:22 P.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
12:00:19 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of November 16.
11:15:47 A.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
10:01:48 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.
10:01:41 A.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable Kenny Marchant to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:00 A.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF NOVEMBER 17, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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9:44:45 P.M. -
The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on November 18, 2011.
9:44:15 P.M. -
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
9:44:00 P.M. -
Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn.
7:36:09 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House resumed with Special Order Speeches.
7:36:08 P.M. -
The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate agreed to the conference report on H.R. 2112.
7:19:00 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
7:18:59 P.M. -
The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notification to extend the period of production of the Naval Petroleum Reserves for a period of 3 years from April 5, 2012. - referred to the Committee on Armed Services and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 112-73).
7:18:31 P.M. -
H.J. Res. 2
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to section 2 of H. Res. 466, further consideration of this motion is postponed.
4:39:42 P.M. -
H.J. Res. 2
DEBATE - The House continued with debate on H.J. Res. 2.
4:39:41 P.M. -
Ms. Foxx filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 470.
4:23:40 P.M. -
H.J. Res. 2
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 466, the House proceeded with 5 hours of debate on H.J. Res. 2.
4:22:15 P.M. -
H.J. Res. 2
Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:22:00 P.M. -
H.J. Res. 2
Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the resolution, as amended. H.J. Res. 2 — "Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States."
4:18:18 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
Motions to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:18:18 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
On agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 298 - 121 (Roll no. 857).
3:53:30 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
2:47:49 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
DEBATE - Pursuant to H. Res. 467, the House proceeded with 1 hour of debate on the conference report to accompany H.R. 2112.
2:45:59 P.M. -
H.R. 2112
Mr. Rogers (KY) brought up conference report H. Rept. 112-284 for consideration under the provisions of H. Res. 467.
2:44:53 P.M. -
H. Res. 467
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:44:52 P.M. -
H. Res. 467
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 262 - 156 (Roll no. 856).
2:38:00 P.M. -
H. Res. 467
Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 467 — "Providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 2112) making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes."
2:37:58 P.M. -
H. Res. 466
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:37:55 P.M. -
H. Res. 466
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 248 - 169 (Roll no. 855).
2:29:35 P.M. -
H. Res. 466
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 243 - 173 (Roll no. 854).
1:04:41 P.M. -
H. Res. 466
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 466.
1:04:18 P.M. -
H. Res. 466
Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 466 — "Providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules."
1:03:29 P.M. -
H. Res. 467
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 467, the Chair put the question on adoption of the resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Slaughter demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the resolution until a time to be announced.
1:03:07 P.M. -
H. Res. 467
The previous question was ordered without objection.
12:33:22 P.M. -
H. Res. 467
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 467.
12:33:07 P.M. -
H. Res. 467
Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 467 — "Providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 2112) making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes."
12:02:27 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.
12:01:54 P.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Donnelly of IN to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:01:51 P.M. -
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:00:34 P.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by Reverend Martin R. Springer, Trinity Lutheran Ministries, Edwardsville, Illinois.
12:00:30 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of November 17.
11:30:24 A.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
10:00:48 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.
10:00:39 A.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable Ted Poe to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:21 A.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF NOVEMBER 18, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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4:19:59 P.M. -
The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on November 22, 2011.
4:19:58 P.M. -
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
4:19:28 P.M. -
Mr. King (IA) moved that the House do now adjourn.
2:15:32 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
2:07:00 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
2:06:30 P.M. -
H.R. 3321
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:06:21 P.M. -
H.R. 3321
On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.
2:06:00 P.M. -
H.R. 3321
Mr. LoBiondo asked unanimous consent that the House agree to the Senate amendment.
2:05:20 P.M. -
Mr. LoBiondo asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Friday, November 25, 2011, it adjourn to meet at 2:00 p.m on Tuesday, November 29, 2011. Agreed to without objection.
2:05:10 P.M. -
Mr. LoBiondo asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Tuesday, November 22, 2011, it adjourn to meet at 1:00 p.m on Friday, November 25, 2011. Agreed to without objection.
2:05:00 P.M. -
Mr. LoBiondo asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Friday, November 18, 2011, it adjourn to meet at 10:00 a.m on Tuesday, November 22, 2011. Agreed to without objection.
2:03:58 P.M. -
H. Res. 470
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:03:52 P.M. -
H. Res. 470
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 239 - 167 (Roll no. 859).
1:57:26 P.M. -
H. Res. 470
Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 470 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3094) to amend the National Labor Relations Act with respect to representation hearings and the timing of elections of labor organizations under that Act."
1:57:25 P.M. -
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of H. Res. 470, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
1:57:23 P.M. -
H.J. Res. 2
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 261 - 165 (Roll no. 858).
10:08:20 A.M. -
H.J. Res. 2
DEBATE - The House resumed debate on H.J. Res. 2. When proceedings were postponed on Thursday, November 17, 2011, 2 hours and 42 minutes of debate remained.
10:08:03 A.M. -
H.J. Res. 2
Considered as unfinished business. H.J. Res. 2 — "Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States."
10:07:07 A.M. -
S. 1637
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
10:07:05 A.M. -
S. 1637
On passage Passed without objection.
10:06:09 A.M. -
S. 1637
Considered by unanimous consent. S. 1637 — "To clarify appeal time limits in civil actions to which United States officers or employees are parties."
10:06:09 A.M. -
S. 1637
Mr. Smith (TX) asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider.
10:06:01 A.M. -
H.R. 394
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
10:06:00 A.M. -
H.R. 394
On motion that the House agree with an amendment to the Senate amendments Agreed to without objection.
10:05:16 A.M. -
H.R. 394
Mr. Smith (TX) asked unanimous consent that the House agree with an amendment to the Senate amendments.
10:04:30 A.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 November 18, 2011 at 8:52 a.m. stating that that body had passed H.R. 2056, with amendments, H.R. 1059, with an amendment, H.R. 3321 with an amendment, and S. 99.
10:03:03 A.M. -
H. Res. 470
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 470, the Chair put the question on adoption of the resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Polis demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the resolution until a time to be announced.
10:02:51 A.M. -
H. Res. 470
The previous question was ordered without objection.
9:17:43 A.M. -
H. Res. 470
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 470.
9:14:33 A.M. -
H. Res. 470
Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 470 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3094) to amend the National Labor Relations Act with respect to representation hearings and the timing of elections of labor organizations under that Act."
9:03:44 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.
9:02:19 A.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Poe of TX to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:02:13 A.M. -
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
9:00:31 A.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
9:00:14 A.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF NOVEMBER 22, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. on November 25, 2011.
10:14:17 A.M. -
The House received a communication from Cory Gardner, Member of Congress. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Mr. Gardner notified the House that he had been served with a subpoena for documents and testimony by the District Court of Larimer County, Colorado and that after consultation with the Office of General Counsel, he had determined that compliance with the subpoena was inconsistent with the precedents and privileges of the House. Mr. Gardner also notified the House that on November 10, 2011, the District Court of Larimer County, Colorado quashed this subpoena and that testimony and production of documents are no longer required.
10:04:05 A.M. -
The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notice that an Executive Order has been issued with respect to the actions and policies of the Government of Iran. - referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 112-74).
10:03:57 A.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 November 21, 2011, at 4:15 p.m., and said to contain a message from the President whereby he submits an Executive Order he has issued with respect to Iran.
10:03:00 A.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
10:02:56 A.M. -
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
10:01:30 A.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by Reverend Mark Farr, Faith and Politics Institute, Washington, DC.
10:01:20 A.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable Steven C. LaTourette to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:59 A.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF NOVEMBER 25, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on November 29, 2011.
1:04:53 P.M. -
The House received a communication from Toinetta Bridgeforth, Contract Specialist, Office of the Chief Administrative Officer. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Ms. Bridgeforth notified the House that she had been served with a subpoena issued by the Superior Court of the District of Columbia for testimony in a civil case and that after consultation with the Office of General Counsel, she determined that compliance with the subpoena is consistent with the privileges and rights of the House.
1:04:52 P.M. -
The House received a communication from Lawrence B. Toperoff, Chief Acquisitions Officer, Officer of the Chief Administrative Officer. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Mr. Toperoff notified the House that he had been served with a subpoena issued by the Superior Court of the District of Columbia for testimony in a civil case and that after consultation with the Office of General Counsel, he determined that compliance with the subpoena is consistent with the privileges and rights of the House.
1:03:04 P.M. -
The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the 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 November 22, 2011 at 10:53 a.m. stating that that body had passed S. 1541.
1:02:00 P.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
1:00:41 P.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by Reverend Gene Hemrick, Washington Theological Union, Washington, D.C.
1:00:40 P.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable Steven C. LaTourette to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
1:00:14 P.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF NOVEMBER 29, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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8:21:35 P.M. -
The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on November 30, 2011.
8:21:33 P.M. -
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
8:21:22 P.M. -
Mr. Tonko moved that the House do now adjourn.
7:33:21 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House resumed Special Order speeches.
7:32:30 P.M. -
Mr. Woodall filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 477.
7:20:22 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
7:14:03 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
7:11:03 P.M. -
On approving the Journal Agreed to by voice vote.
7:10:42 P.M. -
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the question of the Speaker's approval of the Journal.
7:10:25 P.M. -
H.R. 1801
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:10:24 P.M. -
H.R. 1801
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 404 - 0 (Roll no. 862).
7:03:25 P.M. -
H.R. 1801
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1801 — "To amend title 49, United States Code, to provide for expedited security screenings for members of the Armed Forces."
7:02:35 P.M. -
H.R. 2192
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:02:25 P.M. -
H.R. 2192
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): 407 - 1 (Roll no. 861).
6:55:34 P.M. -
H.R. 2192
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2192 — "To exempt for an additional 4-year period, from the application of the means-test presumption of abuse under chapter 7, qualifying members of reserve components of the Armed Forces and members of the National Guard who, after September 11, 2001, are called to active duty or to perform a homeland defense activity for not less than 90 days."
6:54:27 P.M. -
H.R. 3012
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:54:26 P.M. -
H.R. 3012
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 389 - 15 (Roll no. 860).
6:31:02 P.M. -
H.R. 3012
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 3012 — "To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to eliminate the per-country numerical limitation for employment-based immigrants, to increase the per-country numerical limitation for family-sponsored immigrants, and for other purposes."
6:30:47 P.M. -
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
6:30:37 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of November 29.
5:03:54 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 P.M. today.
5:03:39 P.M. -
H.R. 2465
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:03:34 P.M. -
H.R. 2465
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
4:47:16 P.M. -
H.R. 2465
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2465.
4:47:13 P.M. -
H.R. 2465
Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:46:56 P.M. -
H.R. 2465
Mr. Walberg moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2465 — "To amend the Federal Employees' Compensation Act."
4:45:45 P.M. -
H.R. 1801
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.
4:35:05 P.M. -
H.R. 1801
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1801.
4:35:02 P.M. -
H.R. 1801
Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:34:18 P.M. -
H.R. 1801
Mr. Cravaack moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1801 — "To amend title 49, United States Code, to provide for expedited security screenings for members of the Armed Forces."
4:33:47 P.M. -
H.R. 2192
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.
4:25:01 P.M. -
H.R. 2192
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2192.
4:24:59 P.M. -
H.R. 2192
Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:24:39 P.M. -
H.R. 2192
Mr. Chaffetz moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 2192 — "To exempt for an additional 4-year period, from the application of the means-test presumption of abuse under chapter 7, qualifying members of reserve components of the Armed Forces and members of the National Guard who, after September 11, 2001, are called to active duty or to perform a homeland defense activity for not less than 90 days."
4:23:18 P.M. -
H.R. 3012
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Cohen 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.
4:07:19 P.M. -
H.R. 3012
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3012.
4:07:17 P.M. -
H.R. 3012
Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:07:03 P.M. -
H.R. 3012
Mr. Chaffetz moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3012 — "To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to eliminate the per-country numerical limitation for employment-based immigrants, to increase the per-country numerical limitation for family-sponsored immigrants, and for other purposes."
4:06:36 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until 6:30 p.m. today.
4:05:30 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of November 29.
2:13:43 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 4:00 P.M. today.
2:03:09 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:02:41 P.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Kucinich to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:01:11 P.M. -
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS ON APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL - The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day's proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Kucinich demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the Speaker's approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Kucinich objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the approval of the Journal until later in the legislative day. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.
2:00:50 P.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
2:00:42 P.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable Andy Harris to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
2:00:24 P.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF NOVEMBER 30, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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7:40:35 P.M. -
The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on December 1, 2011.
7:40:34 P.M. -
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
7:40:21 P.M. -
Mr. King (IA) moved that the House do now adjourn.
6:30:24 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
6:22:49 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
6:21:11 P.M. -
H. Res. 477
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:21:10 P.M. -
H. Res. 477
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 239 - 178 (Roll no. 871).
6:14:32 P.M. -
H. Res. 477
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 239 - 184 (Roll no. 870).
6:07:22 P.M. -
H. Res. 477
Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 477 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3463) to reduce Federal spending and the deficit by terminating taxpayer financing of presidential election campaigns and party conventions and by terminating the Election Assistance Commission; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 527) to amend chapter 6 of title 5, United States Code (commonly known as the Regulatory Flexibility Act), to ensure complete analysis of potential impacts on small entities of rules, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3010) to reform the process by which Federal agencies analyze and formulate new regulations and guidance documents."
6:07:21 P.M. -
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on ordering the previous question and adoption of H. Res. 477, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
6:07:19 P.M. -
H.R. 3094
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:07:18 P.M. -
H.R. 3094
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 235 - 188 (Roll no. 869).
6:00:01 P.M. -
H.R. 3094
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 185 - 239 (Roll no. 868).
5:43:42 P.M. -
H.R. 3094
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
5:33:17 P.M. -
H.R. 3094
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Sutton motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to report the same back to the House with an amendment to amend the National Labor Relations Act by adding provisions that ensure a level playing field for employees, fair and equal access to voters prior to an election, and discourages outsourcing of jobs, pending reservation of a point of order. Subsequently, the reservation of a point of order was withdrawn.
5:33:05 P.M. -
H.R. 3094
Ms. Sutton moved to recommit with instructions to Education and the Workforce.
5:32:21 P.M. -
H.R. 3094
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.
5:32:02 P.M. -
H.R. 3094
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
5:31:51 P.M. -
H.R. 3094
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 3094.
5:31:39 P.M. -
H.R. 3094
On agreeing to the Education and the Workforce amendment (A0 Agreed to by voice vote.
5:31:33 P.M. -
H.R. 3094
Amendment in the nature of a substitute reported by the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
5:31:16 P.M. -
H.R. 3094
On agreeing to the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 188 - 236 (Roll no. 867).
5:26:21 P.M. -
H.R. 3094
On agreeing to the Walz (MN) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 200 - 221 (Roll no. 866).
5:21:36 P.M. -
H.R. 3094
On agreeing to the Boswell amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 181 - 239 (Roll no. 865).
5:16:59 P.M. -
H.R. 3094
On agreeing to the Bishop (NY) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 187 - 228 (Roll no. 864).
5:13:00 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.
5:12:09 P.M. -
H.R. 3094
On motion to strike the enacting clause Failed by recorded vote: 176 - 241 (Roll no. 863).
4:32:23 P.M. -
H.R. 3094
DEBATE - Mrs. Moore was recognized for 5 minutes to move that the Committee rise and report the bill to the House with recommendation that the enacting clause be striken.
4:32:01 P.M. -
H.R. 3094
Ms. Moore moved to strike the enacting clause.
4:31:28 P.M. -
H.R. 3094
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. Mrs. Jackson Lee demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
4:20:52 P.M. -
H.R. 3094
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 470, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment No. 4.
4:20:09 P.M. -
H.R. 3094
An amendment, offered by Ms. Jackson Lee (TX), numbered 4 printed in House Report 112-291 to strike a section of the bill to ensure that employers would not be able to unnecessarily delay an election.
4:19:46 P.M. -
H.R. 3094
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Walz amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Walz demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
4:09:08 P.M. -
H.R. 3094
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 470, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Walz amendment No. 3.
4:09:05 P.M. -
H.R. 3094
An amendment, offered by Mr. Walz (MN), numbered 3 printed in House Report 112-291 to prevent this Act from applying to businesses that have been cited for violating labor laws in the past year against employees who are veterans of the Armed Forces.
4:08:43 P.M. -
H.R. 3094
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Boswell amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Boswell demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
3:58:36 P.M. -
H.R. 3094
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 470, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Boswell amendment No. 2.
3:58:32 P.M. -
H.R. 3094
An amendment, offered by Mr. Boswell, numbered 2 printed in House Report 112-291 to prevent employers that have paid any executive compensation bonuses in excess of 10,000 percent of the annual compensation of the average employee from engaging in open-ended litigation. Such parties are required to state their issues or positions at the outset of pre-election hearings, and prohibited from raising new, frivolous issues as a dilatory tactic.
3:58:12 P.M. -
H.R. 3094
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Bishop (NY) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Bishop (NY) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
3:46:51 P.M. -
H.R. 3094
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 470, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bishop (NY) amendment No. 1.
3:46:47 P.M. -
H.R. 3094
An amendment, offered by Mr. Bishop (NY), numbered 1 printed in House Report 112-291 to give the Board authority to impose sanctions on a party for presenting a frivolous or vexatious filing during pre-election proceedings.
2:27:44 P.M. -
H.R. 3094
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 3094.
2:27:36 P.M. -
H.R. 3094
The Speaker designated the Honorable Ted Poe to act as Chairman of the Committee.
2:27:35 P.M. -
H.R. 3094
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 470 and Rule XVIII.
2:26:48 P.M. -
H.R. 3094
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3094 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. The resolution provides that the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Education and Workforce now printed in the bill shall be considered as orginial text for the purpose of amendment and shall be considered as read. The resolution waives all points of order against the committee amendment in the nature of a substitute.
2:26:43 P.M. -
H.R. 3094
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 470. H.R. 3094 — "To amend the National Labor Relations Act with respect to representation hearings and the timing of elections of labor organizations under that Act."
2:25:40 P.M. -
H. Res. 477
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 477, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Woodall demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on ordering the previous question until a time to be announced.
1:29:00 P.M. -
H. Res. 477
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 477.
1:22:05 P.M. -
H. Res. 477
Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 477 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3463) to reduce Federal spending and the deficit by terminating taxpayer financing of presidential election campaigns and party conventions and by terminating the Election Assistance Commission; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 527) to amend chapter 6 of title 5, United States Code (commonly known as the Regulatory Flexibility Act), to ensure complete analysis of potential impacts on small entities of rules, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3010) to reform the process by which Federal agencies analyze and formulate new regulations and guidance documents."
1:21:46 P.M. -
H. Res. 364
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.
12:30:58 P.M. -
H. Res. 364
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 364.
12:30:49 P.M. -
H. Res. 364
Considered under suspension of the rules.
12:30:33 P.M. -
H. Res. 364
Mr. Fleischmann moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. H. Res. 364 — "Designating room HVC 215 of the Capitol Visitor Center as the "Gabriel Zimmerman Meeting Room"."
12:30:26 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
12:02:33 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.
12:02:12 P.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Hultgren to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:02:07 P.M. -
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:00:39 P.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by Reverend Jay Therrell, Cape Coral First United Methodist Church, Cape Coral, Florida
12:00:32 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of November 30.
11:05:39 A.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
10:02:46 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.
10:01:00 A.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable Mo Brooks to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:00 A.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF DECEMBER 1, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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8:37:04 P.M. -
The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on December 2, 2011.
8:37:03 P.M. -
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
8:37:00 P.M. -
Mr. King (IA) moved that the House do now adjourn.
6:21:06 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
6:08:35 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
6:07:29 P.M. -
Mr. Nugent filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 479.
6:07:16 P.M. -
H. Res. 364
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:07:15 P.M. -
H. Res. 364
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 419 - 0 (Roll no. 881).
6:01:23 P.M. -
H. Res. 364
Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 364 — "Designating room HVC 215 of the Capitol Visitor Center as the "Gabriel Zimmerman Meeting Room"."
6:00:27 P.M. -
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on a motion to suspend the rules and agree to H. Res. 364.
6:00:21 P.M. -
H.R. 527
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:00:20 P.M. -
H.R. 527
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 263 - 159 (Roll no. 880).
5:53:51 P.M. -
H.R. 527
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 188 - 233 (Roll no. 879).
5:36:30 P.M. -
H.R. 527
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
5:26:40 P.M. -
H.R. 527
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Loretta Sanchez motion to recommit. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to insert a provision designed to prohibit additional rules that would hinder the hiring of veterans.
5:25:13 P.M. -
H.R. 527
Ms. Sanchez, Loretta moved to recommit with instructions to Judiciary.
5:24:39 P.M. -
H.R. 527
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.
5:24:21 P.M. -
H.R. 527
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
5:23:31 P.M. -
H.R. 527
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 527.
5:23:20 P.M. -
H.R. 527
On agreeing to the Johnson (GA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 170 - 250 (Roll no. 878).
5:18:35 P.M. -
H.R. 527
On agreeing to the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 172 - 250 (Roll no. 877).
5:14:58 P.M. -
H.R. 527
On agreeing to the Peters amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 179 - 243 (Roll no. 876).
5:10:48 P.M. -
H.R. 527
On agreeing to the Cohen amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 171 - 248 (Roll no. 875).
5:06:11 P.M. -
H.R. 527
On agreeing to the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 173 - 244 (Roll no. 874).
4:40:04 P.M. -
H.R. 527
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the question of adoption of amendments which were debated earlier and on which further proceedings were postponed.
4:39:25 P.M. -
H.R. 527
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Johnson (GA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Johnson (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.
4:32:26 P.M. -
H.R. 527
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 477, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Johnson (GA) amendment.
4:32:24 P.M. -
H.R. 527
An amendment, offered by Mr. Johnson (GA), numbered 6 printed in Part A of House Report 112-296 to create an exception for any rule making to carry out the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act.
4:31:49 P.M. -
H.R. 527
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 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.
4:24:36 P.M. -
H.R. 527
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 477, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment No. 5.
4:24:34 P.M. -
H.R. 527
An amendment, offered by Ms. Jackson Lee (TX), numbered 5 printed in Part A of House Report 112-296 to require a GAO report to determine the cost of carrying out the Act and the effect it will have on federal agency rule making. In addition, the report would need to contain information on the impact of repealing the ability of an agency to waive provisions in the Regulatory Flexibility Act when responding to an emergency.
4:23:28 P.M. -
H.R. 527
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Peters amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Peters demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
4:18:21 P.M. -
H.R. 527
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 477, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Peters amendment.
4:18:18 P.M. -
H.R. 527
An amendment, offered by Mr. Peters, numbered 4 printed in Part A of House Report 112-296 to exempt from the bill all rules that OMB determines would result in net job creation.
4:17:25 P.M. -
H.R. 527
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Cohen amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Cohen demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
4:11:41 P.M. -
H.R. 527
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 477, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Cohen amendment.
4:11:39 P.M. -
H.R. 527
An amendment, offered by Mr. Cohen, numbered 3 printed in Part A of House Report 112-296 to exempt from the bill any rule that relates to food safety, workplace safety, consumer products safety, air or water quality.
4:10:45 P.M. -
H.R. 527
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 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.
4:03:26 P.M. -
H.R. 527
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 477, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment No. 2.
4:03:24 P.M. -
H.R. 527
An amendment, offered by Ms. Jackson Lee (TX), numbered 2 printed in Part A of House Report 112-296 to exempt all rules promulgated by the Department of Homeland Security.
4:02:52 P.M. -
H.R. 527
On agreeing to the Critz amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
3:59:28 P.M. -
H.R. 527
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 477, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Critz amendment.
3:58:33 P.M. -
H.R. 527
An amendment, offered by Mr. Critz, numbered 1 printed in Part A of House Report 112-296 to require the estimated cumulative impact on small businesses of any other rule stemming from the implementation of the Free Trade Agreements.
2:51:00 P.M. -
H.R. 527
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 527.
2:50:52 P.M. -
H.R. 527
The Speaker designated the Honorable Jeff Denham to act as Chairman of the Committee.
2:50:51 P.M. -
H.R. 527
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 477 and Rule XVIII.
2:49:14 P.M. -
H.R. 527
Measure provides for consideration of H.R. 3463 with one hour of general debate, equally divided and controlled; bill is closed to amendments. Provides for consideration of H.R. 527 with one hour of general debate, equally divided and controlled; specified amendments are in order. Provides for consideration of H.R. 3010 with one hour of general debate, equally divided and controlled; specified amendments are in order.
2:49:09 P.M. -
H.R. 527
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 477. H.R. 527 — "To amend chapter 6 of title 5, United States Code (commonly known as the Regulatory Flexibility Act), to ensure complete analysis of potential impacts on small entities of rules, and for other purposes."
2:48:45 P.M. -
H.R. 3463
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:48:44 P.M. -
H.R. 3463
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 235 - 190 (Roll no. 873).
2:41:03 P.M. -
H.R. 3463
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 190 - 236 (Roll no. 872).
2:14:57 P.M. -
H.R. 3463
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
2:06:11 P.M. -
H.R. 3463
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bishop(GA) motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to insert provisions designed to continue protection of elderly, disabled and military voters, notwithstanding the termination of the Election Assistance Commission.
2:05:50 P.M. -
H.R. 3463
Mr. Bishop (GA) moved to recommit with instructions to House Administration.
2:05:36 P.M. -
H.R. 3463
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 3463 — "To reduce Federal spending and the deficit by terminating taxpayer financing of presidential election campaigns and party conventions and by terminating the Election Assistance Commission."
2:05:35 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of December 1.
1:56:45 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
1:56:02 P.M. -
H.R. 3463
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of Rule 19, further proceedings on H.R. 3463 were postponed
1:55:44 P.M. -
H.R. 3463
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
12:45:10 P.M. -
H.R. 3463
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3463.
12:44:38 P.M. -
H.R. 3463
Measure provides for consideration of H.R. 3463 with one hour of general debate, equally divided and controlled; bill is closed to amendments. Provides for consideration of H.R. 527 with one hour of general debate, equally divided and controlled; specified amendments are in order. Provides for consideration of H.R. 3010 with one hour of general debate, equally divided and controlled; specified amendments are in order.
12:44:33 P.M. -
H.R. 3463
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 477. H.R. 3463 — "To reduce Federal spending and the deficit by terminating taxpayer financing of presidential election campaigns and party conventions and by terminating the Election Assistance Commission."
12:05:57 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.
12:05:12 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 December 1, 2011 at 9:51 a.m.: That the Senate agreed to the House amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R. 394.
12:04:01 P.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Pascrell to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:03:57 P.M. -
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:01:59 P.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by Reverend Dr. Cathy Jones, Parkwood Institutional CME Church, Charlotte, North Carolina.
12:00:00 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of December 1.
11:28:00 A.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
10:01:26 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.
10:00:54 A.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable Allen B. West to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:36 A.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF DECEMBER 2, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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3:10:19 P.M. -
The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on December 5, 2011.
3:10:18 P.M. -
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
3:10:05 P.M. -
Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn.
2:11:56 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House resumed Special Order speeches.
2:11:28 P.M. -
The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed H.R. 2192, without amendment.
1:12:41 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
1:12:13 P.M. -
Mr. Woodall asked unanimous consent That when the House adjourns on Friday, December 2, 2011, it adjourn to meet on Monday, December 5, 2011 at 12 p.m. for morning-hour debate and 2 p.m. for legislative business. Agreed to without objection.
1:11:34 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
12:22:48 P.M. -
COLLOQUY ON HOUSE SCHEDULE - The Chair recognized Mr. Hoyer for the purpose of engaging in a colloquy with Mr. Cantor on the expectations regarding the legislative schedule for the House during the upcoming week.
12:21:47 P.M. -
H.R. 3010
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:21:46 P.M. -
H.R. 3010
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 253 - 167 (Roll no. 888).
12:11:49 P.M. -
H.R. 3010
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 186 - 233 (Roll no. 887).
11:55:27 A.M. -
H.R. 3010
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
11:43:11 A.M. -
H.R. 3010
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Boswell motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment that stipulates the provisions in this Act shall not apply to new regulations or the revision of existing regulations that reduce costs or increase coverage for pharmaceuticals and other health services for seniors, or efforts by the Secretaries of Health and Human Services, Veterans Administration, and Defense to negotiate lower prescription drug prices.
11:42:57 A.M. -
H.R. 3010
Mr. Boswell moved to recommit with instructions to Judiciary.
11:42:44 A.M. -
H.R. 3010
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
11:42:35 A.M. -
H.R. 3010
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.
11:41:43 A.M. -
H.R. 3010
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 3010.
11:41:02 A.M. -
H.R. 3010
On agreeing to the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 175 - 247 (Roll no. 886).
11:37:16 A.M. -
H.R. 3010
On agreeing to the Nadler amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 174 - 247 (Roll no. 885).
11:32:23 A.M. -
H.R. 3010
On agreeing to the Connolly (VA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 171 - 242 (Roll no. 884).
11:29:23 A.M. -
H.R. 3010
On agreeing to the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 162 - 250 (Roll no. 883).
11:25:15 A.M. -
H.R. 3010
On agreeing to the Moore amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 187 - 232 (Roll no. 882).
10:57:32 A.M. -
H.R. 3010
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Jackson Lee amendment No. 7, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Jackson Lee demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
10:51:05 A.M. -
H.R. 3010
DEBATE - Pursuant to the the provisions of H. Res. 477, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee amendment No. 7.
10:50:41 A.M. -
H.R. 3010
An amendment, offered by Ms. Jackson Lee (TX), numbered 7 printed in Part B of House Report 112-296 to exempt all rules promulgated by the Department of Homeland Security.
10:50:22 A.M. -
H.R. 3010
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Nadler amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Smith (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.
10:42:49 A.M. -
H.R. 3010
DEBATE - Pursuant to the the provisions of H. Res. 477, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Nadler amendment.
10:42:24 A.M. -
H.R. 3010
An amendment, offered by Mr. Nadler, numbered 6 printed in Part B of House Report 112-296 to exempt from the Act actions by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission under the Atomic Energy Act.
10:42:04 A.M. -
H.R. 3010
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Connolly amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Smith (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.
10:35:33 A.M. -
H.R. 3010
DEBATE - Pursuant to the the provisions of H. Res. 477, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Connolly (VA) amendment.
10:34:41 A.M. -
H.R. 3010
An amendment, offered by Mr. Connolly (VA), numbered 5 printed in Part B of House Report 112-296 to clarify that regulations to protect public health and safety would not be blocked or repealed by H.R. 3010.
10:34:09 A.M. -
H.R. 3010
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Jackson Lee amendment No. 3, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Smith (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.
10:26:42 A.M. -
H.R. 3010
DEBATE - Pursuant to the the provisions of H. Res. 477, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee amendment No. 3.
10:26:16 A.M. -
H.R. 3010
An amendment, offered by Ms. Jackson Lee (TX), numbered 3 printed in Part B of House Report 112-296 to clarify that the agency would retain the discretion to determine whether to provide advanced notice, not later than 90 days, of a proposed rule prior to it being published in the Federal Register.
10:25:59 A.M. -
H.R. 3010
On agreeing to the Olson amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
10:21:19 A.M. -
H.R. 3010
DEBATE - Pursuant to the the provisions of H. Res. 477, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Olson amendment.
10:20:52 A.M. -
H.R. 3010
An amendment, offered by Mr. Olson, numbered 2 printed in Part B of House Report 112-296 to clarify that cumulative costs and benefits and estimated impacts on jobs shall include an estimate of the net gain or loss in domestic jobs.
10:20:31 A.M. -
H.R. 3010
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Moore amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Moore demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
10:14:06 A.M. -
H.R. 3010
DEBATE - Pursuant to the the provisions of H. Res. 477, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Moore amendment.
10:13:46 A.M. -
H.R. 3010
An amendment, offered by Ms. Moore, numbered 1 printed in Part B of House Report 112-296 to clarify that an agency shall take into account whether a problem disproportionately impacts certain vulnerable subpopulations (including veterans, low-income individuals and families, and the elderly), and whether such an impact would be mitigated by new agency action.
9:15:25 A.M. -
H.R. 3010
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 3010.
9:14:58 A.M. -
H.R. 3010
The Speaker designated the Honorable Steve Womack to act as Chairman of the Committee.
9:14:57 A.M. -
H.R. 3010
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 477 and Rule XVIII.
9:14:26 A.M. -
H.R. 3010
Measure provides for consideration of H.R. 3463 with one hour of general debate, equally divided and controlled; bill is closed to amendments. Provides for consideration of H.R. 527 with one hour of general debate, equally divided and controlled; specified amendments are in order. Provides for consideration of H.R. 3010 with one hour of general debate, equally divided and controlled; specified amendments are in order.
9:14:21 A.M. -
H.R. 3010
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 477. H.R. 3010 — "To reform the process by which Federal agencies analyze and formulate new regulations and guidance documents."
9:02:05 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.
9:01:57 A.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Nunnelee to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:01:49 A.M. -
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
9:00:45 A.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
9:00:33 A.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF DECEMBER 5, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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4:04:55 P.M. -
The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on December 6, 2011.
4:04:52 P.M. -
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
4:04:42 P.M. -
Mr. Hastings (WA) moved that the House do now adjourn.
4:02:53 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
4:02:11 P.M. -
S. Con. Res. 32
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Lujan 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.
4:00:28 P.M. -
S. Con. Res. 32
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. Con. Res. 32.
4:00:26 P.M. -
S. Con. Res. 32
Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:00:07 P.M. -
S. Con. Res. 32
Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. S. Con. Res. 32 — "To authorize the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make technical corrections in the enrollment of H.R. 470, an Act to further allocate and expand the availability of hydroelectric power generated at Hoover Dam, and for other purposes."
3:59:14 P.M. -
S. 683
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Lujan 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.
3:56:23 P.M. -
S. 683
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 683.
3:56:19 P.M. -
S. 683
Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:56:01 P.M. -
S. 683
Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 683 — "To provide for the conveyance of certain parcels of land to the town of Mantua, Utah."
3:55:14 P.M. -
H.R. 1560
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Lujan 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.
3:50:04 P.M. -
H.R. 1560
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1560.
3:50:02 P.M. -
H.R. 1560
Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:50:01 P.M. -
H.R. 1560
Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 1560 — "To amend the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo and Alabama and Coushatta Indian Tribes of Texas Restoration Act to allow the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo Tribe to determine blood quantum requirement for membership in that tribe."
3:49:12 P.M. -
H.R. 2351
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Lujan 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.
3:46:36 P.M. -
H.R. 2351
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2351.
3:46:35 P.M. -
H.R. 2351
Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:46:19 P.M. -
H.R. 2351
Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 2351 — "To direct the Secretary of the Interior to continue stocking fish in certain lakes in the North Cascades National Park, Ross Lake National Recreation Area, and Lake Chelan National Recreation Area."
3:45:36 P.M. -
H.R. 2360
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Lujan 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.
3:39:26 P.M. -
H.R. 2360
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2360.
3:39:23 P.M. -
H.R. 2360
Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:39:02 P.M. -
H.R. 2360
Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 2360 — "To amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to extend the Constitution, laws, and jurisdiction of the United States to installations and devices attached to the seabed of the Outer Continental Shelf for the production and support of production of energy from sources other than oil and gas, and for other purposes."
3:38:32 P.M. -
S. 535
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Lujan 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.
3:37:18 P.M. -
S. 535
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 535.
3:37:15 P.M. -
S. 535
Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:37:01 P.M. -
S. 535
Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 535 — "To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to lease certain lands within Fort Pulaski National Monument, and for other purposes."
3:36:14 P.M. -
H.R. 944
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Lujan 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.
3:33:58 P.M. -
H.R. 944
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 944.
3:33:56 P.M. -
H.R. 944
Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:33:20 P.M. -
H.R. 944
Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 944 — "To eliminate an unused lighthouse reservation, provide management consistency by incorporating the rocks and small islands along the coast of Orange County, California, into the California Coastal National Monument managed by the Bureau of Land Management, and meet the original Congressional intent of preserving Orange County's rocks and small islands, and for other purposes."
3:33:05 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until December 6.
3:31:48 P.M. -
The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed H.R. 1540 amended. Senate insisted on its amendment and asked for a conference.
3:30:09 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of December 5.
2:04:08 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 3:30 P.M. today.
2:03:30 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:02:06 P.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Wilson of SC to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:02:02 P.M. -
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:00:29 P.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
2:00:25 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of December 5.
12:05:41 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.
12:01:30 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.
12:00:52 P.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable Michael K. Simpson to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
12:00:25 P.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF DECEMBER 6, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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7:00:23 P.M. -
The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on December 7, 2011.
7:00:21 P.M. -
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
7:00:08 P.M. -
Mr. Tonko moved that the House do now adjourn.
5:58:37 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House resumed Special Order speeches.
5:58:14 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 December 6, 2011 at 2:04 p.m. stating that that body had passed S. 384.
5:07:26 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
5:05:46 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded further with one minute speeches.
5:05:21 P.M. -
S. 1541
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:05:19 P.M. -
S. 1541
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
5:00:06 P.M. -
S. 1541
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1541.
5:00:04 P.M. -
S. 1541
Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:00:00 P.M. -
S. 1541
Mr. Gohmert moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 1541 — "To revise the Federal charter for the Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc. to reflect a change in eligibility requirements for membership."
4:59:24 P.M. -
S. 1639
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:59:17 P.M. -
S. 1639
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
4:48:14 P.M. -
S. 1639
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1639.
4:48:13 P.M. -
S. 1639
Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:48:01 P.M. -
S. 1639
Mr. Gohmert moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 1639 — "To amend title 36, United States Code, to authorize the American Legion under its Federal charter to provide guidance and leadership to the individual departments and posts of the American Legion, and for other purposes."
4:47:43 P.M. -
S.J. Res. 22
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:47:39 P.M. -
S.J. Res. 22
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
4:23:04 P.M. -
S.J. Res. 22
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S.J. Res. 22.
4:23:02 P.M. -
S.J. Res. 22
Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:22:32 P.M. -
S.J. Res. 22
Mr. Gohmert moved to suspend the rules and pass the resolution, as amended. S.J. Res. 22 — "To grant the consent of Congress to an amendment to the compact between the States of Missouri and Illinois providing that bonds issued by the Bi-State Development Agency may mature in not to exceed 40 years."
4:20:33 P.M. -
H.R. 2471
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:20:32 P.M. -
H.R. 2471
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 303 - 116 (Roll no. 891).
4:13:03 P.M. -
H.R. 2471
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2471 — "To amend section 2710 of title 18, United States Code, to clarify that a video tape service provider may obtain a consumer's informed, written consent on an ongoing basis and that consent may be obtained through the Internet."
4:12:41 P.M. -
H. Res. 479
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:12:40 P.M. -
H. Res. 479
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 235 - 180 (Roll no. 890).
4:06:25 P.M. -
H. Res. 479
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 236 - 184 (Roll no. 889).
3:40:15 P.M. -
H. Res. 479
Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 479 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 10) to amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law, and for other purposes."
3:39:55 P.M. -
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on ordering the previous question for H. Res. 479, adoption of H. Res. 479, and on a motion to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 2471 which were debated earlier and on which further proceedings were postponed.
3:39:09 P.M. -
H.R. 1021
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:39:06 P.M. -
H.R. 1021
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
3:26:05 P.M. -
H.R. 1021
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1021.
3:26:02 P.M. -
H.R. 1021
Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:26:01 P.M. -
H.R. 1021
Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1021 — "To prevent the termination of the temporary office of bankruptcy judges in certain judicial districts."
3:25:14 P.M. -
H.R. 2471
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.
2:52:17 P.M. -
H.R. 2471
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2471.
2:52:15 P.M. -
H.R. 2471
Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:51:34 P.M. -
H.R. 2471
Mr. Goodlatte moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2471 — "To amend section 2710 of title 18, United States Code, to clarify that a video tape service provider may obtain a consumer's informed, written consent on an ongoing basis and that consent may be obtained through the Internet."
2:51:33 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of December 6.
1:54:00 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. today. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:45 P.M. today.
1:53:40 P.M. -
H.R. 2297
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:53:38 P.M. -
H.R. 2297
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
1:48:10 P.M. -
H.R. 2297
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2297.
1:48:09 P.M. -
H.R. 2297
Considered under suspension of the rules.
1:48:00 P.M. -
H.R. 2297
Mr. Gowdy moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2297 — "To promote the development of the Southwest waterfront in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes."
1:47:34 P.M. -
H.R. 3237
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:47:31 P.M. -
H.R. 3237
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
1:44:16 P.M. -
H.R. 3237
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3237.
1:44:12 P.M. -
H.R. 3237
Considered under suspension of the rules.
1:43:51 P.M. -
H.R. 3237
Mr. Gowdy moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3237 — "To amend the SOAR Act by clarifying the scope of coverage of the Act."
1:43:19 P.M. -
H.R. 2405
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:43:15 P.M. -
H.R. 2405
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
1:25:41 P.M. -
H.R. 2405
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2405.
1:25:40 P.M. -
H.R. 2405
Considered under suspension of the rules.
1:25:02 P.M. -
H.R. 2405
Mr. Pitts moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2405 — "To reauthorize certain provisions of the Public Health Service Act and the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act relating to public health preparedness and countermeasure development, and for other purposes."
1:24:31 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
1:23:31 P.M. -
H. Res. 479
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 479, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. Slaughter demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on ordering the previous question until a time to be announced.
12:33:47 P.M. -
H. Res. 479
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 479.
12:30:20 P.M. -
H. Res. 479
Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 479 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 10) to amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law, and for other purposes."
12:04:00 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.
12:03:40 P.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Fleischmann to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:03:00 P.M. -
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:01:11 P.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by Reverend Bryan Thiessen, Journey Church, Bridgeville, Pennsylvania
12:00:58 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of December 6.
11:00:37 A.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
10:00:47 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.
10:00:37 A.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable Virginia Foxx to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:24 A.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF DECEMBER 7, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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8:08:03 P.M. -
The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on December 8, 2011.
8:08:02 P.M. -
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
8:08:01 P.M. -
Mr. Lamborn moved that the House do now adjourn.
6:21:19 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
6:20:50 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
6:19:59 P.M. -
S. Con. Res. 32
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:19:56 P.M. -
S. Con. Res. 32
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
6:19:13 P.M. -
S. Con. Res. 32
Considered as unfinished business. S. Con. Res. 32 — "To authorize the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make technical corrections in the enrollment of H.R. 470, an Act to further allocate and expand the availability of hydroelectric power generated at Hoover Dam, and for other purposes."
6:19:13 P.M. -
S. 683
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:19:08 P.M. -
S. 683
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
6:18:41 P.M. -
S. 683
Considered as unfinished business. S. 683 — "To provide for the conveyance of certain parcels of land to the town of Mantua, Utah."
6:18:41 P.M. -
H.R. 1560
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:18:39 P.M. -
H.R. 1560
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
6:17:58 P.M. -
H.R. 1560
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1560 — "To amend the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo and Alabama and Coushatta Indian Tribes of Texas Restoration Act to allow the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo Tribe to determine blood quantum requirement for membership in that tribe."
6:17:58 P.M. -
H.R. 2351
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:17:55 P.M. -
H.R. 2351
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
6:17:16 P.M. -
H.R. 2351
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2351 — "To direct the Secretary of the Interior to continue stocking fish in certain lakes in the North Cascades National Park, Ross Lake National Recreation Area, and Lake Chelan National Recreation Area."
6:17:16 P.M. -
H.R. 2360
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:17:13 P.M. -
H.R. 2360
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
6:16:27 P.M. -
H.R. 2360
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2360 — "To amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to extend the Constitution, laws, and jurisdiction of the United States to installations and devices attached to the seabed of the Outer Continental Shelf for the production and support of production of energy from sources other than oil and gas, and for other purposes."
6:16:26 P.M. -
S. 535
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:16:13 P.M. -
S. 535
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
6:15:51 P.M. -
S. 535
Considered as unfinished business. S. 535 — "To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to lease certain lands within Fort Pulaski National Monument, and for other purposes."
6:15:50 P.M. -
H.R. 944
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:15:48 P.M. -
H.R. 944
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
6:15:09 P.M. -
H.R. 944
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 944 — "To eliminate an unused lighthouse reservation, provide management consistency by incorporating the rocks and small islands along the coast of Orange County, California, into the California Coastal National Monument managed by the Bureau of Land Management, and meet the original Congressional intent of preserving Orange County's rocks and small islands, and for other purposes."
6:14:23 P.M. -
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the question of motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
6:13:51 P.M. -
H.R. 1254
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Pitts 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.
5:33:02 P.M. -
H.R. 1254
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1254.
5:32:59 P.M. -
H.R. 1254
Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:32:21 P.M. -
H.R. 1254
Mr. Pitts moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1254 — "To amend the Controlled Substances Act to place synthetic drugs in Schedule I."
5:32:06 P.M. -
H. Res. 486
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:32:03 P.M. -
H. Res. 486
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
5:31:50 P.M. -
H. Res. 486
Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 486 — "Electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives."
5:30:36 P.M. -
Mr. Webster asked unanimous consent That when the House adjourns on Wednesday, December 7, 2011, it adjourn to meet at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 8, 2011. Agreed to without objection.
5:29:49 P.M. -
Mr. Webster filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 487.
5:29:30 P.M. -
H.R. 10
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:29:29 P.M. -
H.R. 10
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 241 - 184 (Roll no. 901).
5:21:57 P.M. -
H.R. 10
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 183 - 235 (Roll no. 900).
5:05:01 P.M. -
H.R. 10
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
4:55:34 P.M. -
H.R. 10
Floor summary: DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the DeLauro motion to recommit. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to insert a provision entitled "Protection of Food Safety and Consumer's Right to Know through Country-of-Origin Labeling".
4:53:59 P.M. -
H.R. 10
Ms. DeLauro moved to recommit with instructions to Judiciary.
4:53:17 P.M. -
H.R. 10
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
4:53:03 P.M. -
H.R. 10
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.
4:52:28 P.M. -
H.R. 10
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 10.
4:52:10 P.M. -
H.R. 10
On agreeing to the Moore amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 183 - 240 (Roll no. 899).
4:48:26 P.M. -
H.R. 10
On agreeing to the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 177 - 242 (Roll no. 898).
4:44:44 P.M. -
H.R. 10
On agreeing to the McCarthy (NY) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 177 - 246 (Roll no. 897).
4:41:32 P.M. -
H.R. 10
On agreeing to the Schrader amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 183 - 238 (Roll no. 896).
4:36:42 P.M. -
H.R. 10
On agreeing to the Johnson (GA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 187 - 236 (Roll no. 895).
4:11:11 P.M. -
H.R. 10
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the question of adoption of amendments which were debated earlier and on which further proceedings were postponed.
4:10:41 P.M. -
H.R. 10
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Moore amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. Moore demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
4:02:22 P.M. -
H.R. 10
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 479, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Moore Part B amendment No. 7.
4:02:18 P.M. -
H.R. 10
An amendment, offered by Ms. Moore, numbered 7 printed in Part B of House Report 112-311 to exempt any rule relating to veterans or veterans affairs.
4:01:47 P.M. -
H.R. 10
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 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.
3:53:20 P.M. -
H.R. 10
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 479, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee (TX) Part B amendment No. 6.
3:53:18 P.M. -
H.R. 10
An amendment, offered by Ms. Jackson Lee (TX), numbered 6 printed in Part B of House Report 112-311 to exempt all rules promulgated by the Department of Homeland Security.
3:52:30 P.M. -
H.R. 10
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the McCarthy (NY) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mrs. McCarthy (NY) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
3:45:35 P.M. -
H.R. 10
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 479, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McCarthy (NY) Part B amendment No. 5.
3:45:30 P.M. -
H.R. 10
An amendment, offered by Mrs. McCarthy (NY), numbered 5 printed in Part B of House Report 112-311 to exempt any rule relating to food safety, workplace safety, air quality, consumer product safety, or water quality.
3:45:22 P.M. -
H.R. 10
By unanimous consent, the McKinley amendment was withdrawn.
3:41:00 P.M. -
H.R. 10
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 479, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McKinley Part B amendment No. 4.
3:41:00 P.M. -
H.R. 10
An amendment, offered by Mr. McKinley, numbered 4 printed in Part B of House Report 112-311 to reduce the annual effect on the economy of the term `major rule' from $100,000,000 or more to $50,000,000 or more.
3:40:56 P.M. -
H.R. 10
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Schrader amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Schrader demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
3:36:31 P.M. -
H.R. 10
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 479, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Schrader Part B amendment No. 3.
3:36:00 P.M. -
H.R. 10
An amendment, offered by Mr. Schrader, numbered 3 printed in Part B of House Report 112-311 to require a cost benefit analysis to be included with reports to Congress and require agencies to submit criteria for cost benefit analyses to Congress within 12 months of enactment.
3:35:26 P.M. -
H.R. 10
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Johnson (GA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Johnson (GA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
3:27:31 P.M. -
H.R. 10
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 479, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Johnson (GA) Part B amendment No. 2.
3:27:05 P.M. -
H.R. 10
An amendment, offered by Mr. Johnson (GA), numbered 2 printed in Part B of House Report 112-311 to exempt any rule that the Office of Management and Budget determines would result in net job creation.
3:26:39 P.M. -
H.R. 10
On agreeing to the Sessions amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
3:18:20 P.M. -
H.R. 10
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 479, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Sessions Part B amendment No. 1.
3:18:00 P.M. -
H.R. 10
An amendment, offered by Mr. Sessions, numbered 1 printed in Part B of House Report 112-311 to require the agency submitting the report on a proposed Federal rule to include an assessment, as part of the cost-benefit analysis submitted to the Comptroller General and each House of Congress, of anticipated jobs gained or lost as a result of implementation, and to specify whether those jobs will come from the public or private sector.
2:00:02 P.M. -
H.R. 10
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 10.
1:59:54 P.M. -
H.R. 10
The Speaker designated the Honorable Jeff Denham to act as Chairman of the Committee.
1:59:53 P.M. -
H.R. 10
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 479 and Rule XVIII.
1:59:46 P.M. -
H.R. 10
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 10 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. The resolution waives all points of order against provisions in the bill, as amended.
1:59:41 P.M. -
H.R. 10
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 479. H.R. 10 — "To amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law."
1:54:01 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Armed Services for consideration of the House bill and the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: McKeon, Bartlett, Thornberry, Akin, Forbes, Miller (FL), LoBiondo, Turner (OH), Kline, Rogers (AL), Shuster, Conaway, Wittman, Hunter, Rooney, Schilling, Griffin (AR), West, Smith (WA), Reyes, Sanchez, Loretta, McIntyre, Andrews, Davis (CA), Langevin, Larsen (WA), Cooper, Bordallo, Courtney, Loebsack, Tsongas, and Pingree (ME).
1:53:36 P.M. -
H.R. 2055
The Speaker appointed conferees: Rogers (KY), Young (FL), Lewis (CA), Frelinghuysen, Aderholt, Emerson, Granger, Simpson, Culberson, Crenshaw, Rehberg, Carter, Dicks, Visclosky, Lowey, Serrano, DeLauro, Moran, Price (NC), and Bishop (GA).
1:52:48 P.M. -
H.R. 2055
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:52:47 P.M. -
H.R. 2055
On motion that the House instruct conferees Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 409 - 13 (Roll no. 894).
1:45:43 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:45:42 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
On motion to close portions of the conference Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 406 - 17, 1 Present (Roll no. 893).
1:37:07 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
Mr. McKeon moved to close portions of the conference.
1:36:54 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
On motion that the House instruct conferees Agreed to by recorded vote: 421 - 2 (Roll no. 892).
1:10:18 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
The previous question was ordered without objection.
12:49:04 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Smith(WA) motion to instruct confeeres on H.R. 1540. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the managers on the part of the House to insist on the amendments contained in subtitle I of title V of the House bill (sections 581 through 587 relating to improved sexual assault prevention and response in the Armed Forces).
12:48:53 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
Mr. Smith (WA) moved that the House instruct conferees.
12:48:31 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
On motion that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and agree to a conference Agreed to without objection.
12:47:27 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
Mr. McKeon asked unanimous consent that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and agree to a conference.
12:41:13 P.M. -
H.R. 2055
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Dicks motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 2055, the Chair put the question on adoption of the motion to instruct conferees and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Dicks demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 2055 until a time to be announced.
12:40:42 P.M. -
H.R. 2055
The previous question was ordered without objection.
12:34:44 P.M. -
H.R. 2055
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Dicks motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 2055. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the managers on the part of the House to recede to the Senate on the higher level of funding for the "Department of Veterans Affairs-Medical and Prosthetic Research" account.
12:34:31 P.M. -
H.R. 2055
Mr. Dicks moved that the House instruct conferees.
12:34:09 P.M. -
H.R. 2055
On motion that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and agree to a conference Agreed to without objection.
12:33:42 P.M. -
H.R. 2055
Mr. Rogers (KY) asked unanimous consent that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and agree to a conference.
12:04:37 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.
12:02:44 P.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Quigley to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:02:34 P.M. -
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:01:09 P.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by Reverend Roger Schoolcraft, Fayetteville, Arkansas
12:00:45 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of December 7.
11:17:55 A.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
10:00:39 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.
10:00:20 A.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable Robert E. Latta to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:00 A.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF DECEMBER 8, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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5:15:18 P.M. -
The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on December 9, 2011.
5:15:17 P.M. -
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
5:15:04 P.M. -
Mr. West moved that the House do now adjourn.
3:09:14 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
3:07:50 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
3:06:59 P.M. -
Mr. Cantor asked unanimous consent That when the House adjourns on Friday, December 9, 2011, it adjourn to meet at 12 p.m. on Monday, December 12, 2011, for Morning-Hour Debate. Agreed to without objection.
3:06:58 P.M. -
Mr. Cantor asked unanimous consent That when the House adjourns on Thursday, December 8, 2011, it adjourn to meet at 11 a.m. on Friday, December 9, 2011. Agreed to without objection.
2:46:24 P.M. -
COLLOQUY ON HOUSE SCHEDULE - The Chair recognized Mr. Hoyer for the purpose of engaging in a colloquy with Mr. Cantor on the expectations regarding the legislative schedule for the House during the upcoming week.
2:45:22 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
2:43:57 P.M. -
The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed H.R. 470.
2:43:20 P.M. -
H.R. 1633
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:43:19 P.M. -
H.R. 1633
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 268 - 150 (Roll no. 912).
2:34:44 P.M. -
H.R. 1633
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 166 - 252 (Roll no. 911).
2:18:23 P.M. -
H.R. 1633
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
2:07:37 P.M. -
H.R. 1633
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the DeGette motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment that adds a new section to the bill to prohibit any part of the bill from limiting the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency from proposing, finalizing, implementing, or enforcing any regulation promulgated under the Clean Air Act relating to specified emissions.
2:06:30 P.M. -
H.R. 1633
Ms. DeGette moved to recommit with instructions to Energy and Commerce.
2:05:16 P.M. -
H.R. 1633
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.
2:05:01 P.M. -
H.R. 1633
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
2:04:15 P.M. -
H.R. 1633
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 1633.
2:04:04 P.M. -
H.R. 1633
On agreeing to the Green, Al amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 170 - 247 (Roll no. 910).
2:00:49 P.M. -
H.R. 1633
On agreeing to the Waxman amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 158 - 257 (Roll no. 909).
1:57:34 P.M. -
H.R. 1633
On agreeing to the Markey amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 165 - 249 (Roll no. 908).
1:54:06 P.M. -
H.R. 1633
On agreeing to the Christensen amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 159 - 250 (Roll no. 907).
1:49:58 P.M. -
H.R. 1633
On agreeing to the Rush amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 150 - 255 (Roll no. 906).
1:27:06 P.M. -
H.R. 1633
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on adoption of amendments which were debated earlier and on which further proceedings were postponed.
1:26:13 P.M. -
H.R. 1633
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Al Green (TX) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Green demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
1:16:32 P.M. -
H.R. 1633
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 487, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Al Green (TX) amendment.
1:16:29 P.M. -
H.R. 1633
An amendment, offered by Mr. Green, Al, numbered 8 printed in House Report 112-317 to require EPA to provide a report of the increase or decrease in the number of jobs as a result of enactment of the bill.
1:16:05 P.M. -
H.R. 1633
On agreeing to the Schock amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
1:05:54 P.M. -
H.R. 1633
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 487, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Schock amendment.
1:05:52 P.M. -
H.R. 1633
An amendment, offered by Mr. Schock, numbered 7 printed in House Report 112-317 to require the EPA to take agriculture jobs and the economic impact on the agriculture industry into account before they issue any new regulations relating to agriculture. If a proposed regulation was found to cause the loss of more than 100 agriculturally related jobs or a decrease in more than $1,000,000 in agriculturally related economic activity then EPA would have to give notice to the State's Congressional Delegation, Governor, and Legislature, and also hold a public hearing in the impacted State.
1:05:25 P.M. -
H.R. 1633
On agreeing to the Flake amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
1:00:03 P.M. -
H.R. 1633
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 487, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Flake amendment.
12:59:42 P.M. -
H.R. 1633
An amendment, offered by Mr. Flake, numbered 6 printed in House Report 112-317 to add sense of Congress language regarding an approach to excluding so-called `exceptional events' (like massive dust storms that are not controllable or preventable) from determinations of whether an area is in compliance with the coarse particulate matter standard.
12:59:28 P.M. -
H.R. 1633
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Waxman amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Whitfield demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
12:51:45 P.M. -
H.R. 1633
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 487, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Waxman amendment.
12:51:21 P.M. -
H.R. 1633
An amendment, offered by Mr. Waxman, numbered 5 printed in House Report 112-317 to require that particulate pollution produced from mining activities is not defined as `nuisance dust' and thus remains subject to the Clean Air Act.
12:50:51 P.M. -
H.R. 1633
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Markey amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Markey demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
12:42:51 P.M. -
H.R. 1633
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 487, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Markey amendment.
12:42:34 P.M. -
H.R. 1633
An amendment, offered by Mr. Markey, numbered 4 printed in House Report 112-317 to ensure that particulate matter containing arsenic and other heavy metals that are hazardous to human health is not nuisance dust and remains subject to the Clean Air Act.
12:42:12 P.M. -
H.R. 1633
On agreeing to the Crawford amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
12:39:03 P.M. -
H.R. 1633
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 487, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Crawford amendment.
12:38:41 P.M. -
H.R. 1633
An amendment, offered by Mr. Crawford, numbered 3 printed in House Report 112-317 to direct the Environmental Protection Agency Administrator to consult with the Secretary of Agriculture when modifying National Ambient Air Quality Standards with respect to `nuisance dust' under exceptions provided in Sec. 132(b) of the Farm Dust Regulation Prevention Act of 2011.
12:38:17 P.M. -
H.R. 1633
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Christensen amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mrs. Christensen demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
12:29:39 P.M. -
H.R. 1633
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 487, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Christensen amendment.
12:29:20 P.M. -
H.R. 1633
An amendment, offered by Mrs. Christensen, numbered 2 printed in House Report 112-317 to allow the EPA the authority under the Clean Air Act to step in and take action to reduce dangerous particle pollution if state, local, or tribal laws are not sufficient to protect public health.
12:28:35 P.M. -
H.R. 1633
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Rush amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Rush demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
12:22:23 P.M. -
H.R. 1633
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 487, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rush amendment.
12:22:03 P.M. -
H.R. 1633
An amendment, offered by Mr. Rush, numbered 1 printed in House Report 112-317 to clarify that nothing in the bill precludes the EPA Administrator from enforcing National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for PM2.5 and would delete section 3, which allows the EPA to regulate `nuisance dust' in areas where states and localities do not do so if it substantially hurts public health and if the benefits of applying standards would outweigh the costs.
11:19:27 A.M. -
H.R. 1633
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 1633.
11:19:19 A.M. -
H.R. 1633
The Speaker designated the Honorable Steve Womack to act as Chairman of the Committee.
11:19:18 A.M. -
H.R. 1633
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 487 and Rule XVIII.
11:18:47 A.M. -
H.R. 1633
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1633 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; proivdes that the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Energy and Commerce shall be considered as original text for the purpose of amendment and shall be considered as read. Further it waives all points of order against the committee amendment in the nature of a substitute.
11:18:42 A.M. -
H.R. 1633
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 487. H.R. 1633 — "To establish a temporary prohibition against revising any national ambient air quality standard applicable to coarse particulate matter, to limit Federal regulation of nuisance dust in areas in which such dust is regulated under State, tribal, or local law, and for other purposes."
11:18:37 A.M. -
On approving the Journal Agreed to by recorded vote: 312 - 94, 1 Present (Roll no. 905).
11:12:04 A.M. -
H.R. 1254
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
11:12:03 A.M. -
H.R. 1254
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 317 - 98 (Roll no. 904).
11:04:59 A.M. -
H.R. 1254
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1254 — "To amend the Controlled Substances Act to place synthetic drugs in Schedule I."
11:04:53 A.M. -
H. Res. 487
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
11:04:52 A.M. -
H. Res. 487
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 249 - 161 (Roll no. 903).
10:58:46 A.M. -
H. Res. 487
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 241 - 173 (Roll no. 902).
10:31:23 A.M. -
H. Res. 487
Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 487 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1633) to establish a temporary prohibition against revising any national ambient air quality standard applicable to coarse particulate matter, to limit Federal regulation of nuisance dust in areas in which such dust is regulated under State, tribal, or local law, and for other purposes."
10:30:30 A.M. -
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on ordering the previous question and adoption of H. Res. 487, a motion to suspend the rules, and adoption of the Speaker's approval of the Journal, all of which had debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
10:30:00 A.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of December 8.
9:50:46 A.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
9:50:08 A.M. -
H. Res. 487
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 487, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Polis (CO) demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day.
9:15:40 A.M. -
H. Res. 487
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 487.
9:15:20 A.M. -
H. Res. 487
Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 487 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1633) to establish a temporary prohibition against revising any national ambient air quality standard applicable to coarse particulate matter, to limit Federal regulation of nuisance dust in areas in which such dust is regulated under State, tribal, or local law, and for other purposes."
9:15:00 A.M. -
The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S. 1958.
9:03:31 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.
9:02:00 A.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Poe of TX to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:01:00 A.M. -
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS ON APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL - The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day's proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Pitts demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the Speaker's approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Pitts objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the approval of the Journal until later in the legislative day. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.
9:00:20 A.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
9:00:10 A.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable Candice S. Miller to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
9:00:00 A.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF DECEMBER 9, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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11:03:59 A.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on December 12, 2011.
11:03:13 A.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG - The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
11:03:06 A.M. -
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
11:01:00 A.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
11:00:27 A.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable Steven C. LaTourette to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
11:00:00 A.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF DECEMBER 12, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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9:49:21 P.M. -
The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on December 13, 2011.
9:49:20 P.M. -
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
9:48:59 P.M. -
Ms. Jackson Lee (TX) moved that the House do now adjourn.
8:23:22 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further Special Order speeches.
8:23:02 P.M. -
Mr. Dreier filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 491.
7:45:18 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
7:40:49 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
7:40:07 P.M. -
H.R. 1264
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Fleischmann objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
7:29:19 P.M. -
H.R. 1264
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1264.
7:29:16 P.M. -
H.R. 1264
Considered under suspension of the rules.
7:29:01 P.M. -
H.R. 1264
Mr. Fleischmann moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1264 — "To designate the property between the United States Federal Courthouse and the Ed Jones Building located at 109 South Highland Avenue in Jackson, Tennessee, as the "M.D. Anderson Plaza" and to authorize the placement of a historical/identification marker on the grounds recognizing the achievements and philanthropy of M.D. Anderson."
7:26:43 P.M. -
On motion to adjourn Failed by recorded vote: 0 - 355 (Roll no. 916).
7:10:02 P.M. -
Mr. Jackson (IL) moved that the House do now adjourn.
7:09:51 P.M. -
On approving the Journal Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 277 - 74, 2 Present (Roll no. 915).
7:04:26 P.M. -
Considered as unfinished business.
7:03:25 P.M. -
H.R. 2158
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:03:24 P.M. -
H.R. 2158
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 353 - 1 (Roll no. 914).
6:56:16 P.M. -
H.R. 2158
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2158 — "To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 14901 Adelfa Drive in La Mirada, California, as the "Wayne Grisham Post Office"."
6:55:10 P.M. -
H.R. 3220
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:55:09 P.M. -
H.R. 3220
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 351 - 0 (Roll no. 913).
6:31:14 P.M. -
H.R. 3220
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 3220 — "To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 170 Evergreen Square SW in Pine City, Minnesota, as the "Master Sergeant Daniel L. Fedder Post Office"."
6:30:38 P.M. -
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on agreeing to the Speaker's approval of the Journal which had been postponed earlier in the day.
6:30:05 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of December 12.
5:49:35 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 P.M. today.
5:49:26 P.M. -
H.R. 2845
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:48:22 P.M. -
H.R. 2845
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
5:10:29 P.M. -
H.R. 2845
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2845.
5:10:27 P.M. -
H.R. 2845
Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:09:41 P.M. -
H.R. 2845
Mr. Shuster moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2845 — "To amend title 49, United States Code, to provide for enhanced safety and environmental protection in pipeline transportation, to provide for enhanced reliability in the transportation of the Nation's energy products by pipeline, and for other purposes."
5:09:07 P.M. -
H.R. 2668
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Cummings 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.
4:58:06 P.M. -
H.R. 2668
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2668.
4:58:03 P.M. -
H.R. 2668
Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:57:45 P.M. -
H.R. 2668
Mr. Denham moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 2668 — "To designate the station of the United States Border Patrol located at 2136 South Naco Highway in Bisbee, Arizona, as the "Brian A. Terry Border Patrol Station"."
4:56:21 P.M. -
H.R. 2767
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Issa 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.
4:48:54 P.M. -
H.R. 2767
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2767.
4:48:53 P.M. -
H.R. 2767
Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:48:38 P.M. -
H.R. 2767
Mr. Issa moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 2767 — "To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 8 West Silver Street in Westfield, Massachusetts, as the "William T. Trant Post Office Building"."
4:48:04 P.M. -
H.R. 2158
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.
4:40:31 P.M. -
H.R. 2158
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2158.
4:40:30 P.M. -
H.R. 2158
Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:40:16 P.M. -
H.R. 2158
Mr. Issa moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 2158 — "To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 14901 Adelfa Drive in La Mirada, California, as the "Wayne Grisham Post Office"."
4:39:53 P.M. -
H.R. 3246
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Issa 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.
4:32:21 P.M. -
H.R. 3246
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3246.
4:32:19 P.M. -
H.R. 3246
Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:32:06 P.M. -
H.R. 3246
Mr. Issa moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 3246 — "To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 15455 Manchester Road in Ballwin, Missouri, as the "Specialist Peter J. Navarro Post Office Building"."
4:31:48 P.M. -
H.R. 3220
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.
4:23:13 P.M. -
H.R. 3220
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3220.
4:23:10 P.M. -
H.R. 3220
Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:23:01 P.M. -
H.R. 3220
Mr. Issa moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 3220 — "To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 170 Evergreen Square SW in Pine City, Minnesota, as the "Master Sergeant Daniel L. Fedder Post Office"."
4:22:33 P.M. -
S. 384
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Issa 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.
4:17:01 P.M. -
S. 384
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 384.
4:16:59 P.M. -
S. 384
Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:16:46 P.M. -
S. 384
Mr. Issa moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 384 — "To amend title 39, United States Code, to extend the authority of the United States Postal Service to issue a semipostal to raise funds for breast cancer research."
4:16:01 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
Mr. Rogers (AL) asked unanimous consent that managers on the part of the House have until midnight on Dec. 12 to file a conference report on H.R. 1540. Agreed to without objection.
4:15:57 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until 6:30 p.m. today.
4:15:45 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of December 12.
2:04:59 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
2:04:35 P.M. -
The House received a communication from Grant Scherling, Principal Engineer, Office of the Chief Administrative Officer. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Mr. Scherling notified the House that he had been served with a subpoena issued by the Superior Court of the District of Columbia for testimony in a civil case 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.
2:03:40 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 December 9, 2011 at 10:02 a.m. stating that that body had concurred in the House amendment to S.J. Res. 22; passed H.R. 2061 and S. 1974; and agreed to H. Con. Res. 86.
2:03:07 P.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Clyburn to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:02:52 P.M. -
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS ON APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL - The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day's proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Clyburn demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the Speaker's approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Clyburn objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the approval of the Journal until later in the legislative day. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.
2:00:44 P.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
2:00:34 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of December 12.
12:01:28 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.
12:00:56 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.
12:00:40 P.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable Jeff Denham to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
12:00:00 P.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF DECEMBER 13, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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10:37:24 P.M. -
The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on December 14, 2011.
10:37:23 P.M. -
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
10:37:05 P.M. -
Mr. Royce moved that the House do now adjourn.
10:36:56 P.M. -
H. Res. 306
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
10:36:44 P.M. -
H. Res. 306
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
10:00:55 P.M. -
H. Res. 306
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 306.
10:00:52 P.M. -
H. Res. 306
Considered under suspension of the rules.
10:00:28 P.M. -
H. Res. 306
Mr. Royce moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended. H. Res. 306 — "Urging the Republic of Turkey to safeguard its Christian heritage and to return confiscated church properties."
9:58:50 P.M. -
H. Res. 376
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
9:58:47 P.M. -
H. Res. 376
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
9:43:40 P.M. -
H. Res. 376
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 376.
9:43:36 P.M. -
H. Res. 376
Considered under suspension of the rules.
9:43:20 P.M. -
H. Res. 376
Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended. H. Res. 376 — "Calling for the repatriation of POW/MIAs and abductees from the Korean War."
9:42:34 P.M. -
H.R. 2105
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.
9:00:52 P.M. -
H.R. 2105
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2105.
9:00:47 P.M. -
H.R. 2105
Considered under suspension of the rules.
9:00:26 P.M. -
H.R. 2105
Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2105 — "To provide for the application of measures to foreign persons who transfer to Iran, North Korea, and Syria certain goods, services, or technology, and for other purposes."
8:59:23 P.M. -
H.R. 1905
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.
8:07:45 P.M. -
H.R. 1905
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1905.
8:07:38 P.M. -
H.R. 1905
Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1905 — "To strengthen Iran sanctions laws for the purpose of compelling Iran to abandon its pursuit of nuclear weapons and other threatening activities, and for other purposes."
8:07:33 P.M. -
H.R. 1905
Considered under suspension of the rules.
8:06:17 P.M. -
H.R. 313
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
8:06:14 P.M. -
H.R. 313
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
7:40:11 P.M. -
H.R. 313
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 313.
7:40:10 P.M. -
H.R. 313
Considered under suspension of the rules.
7:39:38 P.M. -
H.R. 313
Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 313 — "To amend the Controlled Substances Act to clarify that persons who enter into a conspiracy within the United States to possess or traffic illegal controlled substances outside the United States, or engage in conduct within the United States to aid or abet drug trafficking outside the United States, may be criminally prosecuted in the United States, and for other purposes."
7:38:18 P.M. -
H.R. 886
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Meeks objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
7:20:10 P.M. -
H.R. 886
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 886.
7:20:06 P.M. -
H.R. 886
Considered under suspension of the rules.
7:19:24 P.M. -
H.R. 886
Mr. Jones moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 886 — "To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the 225th anniversary of the establishment of the Nation's first Federal law enforcement agency, the United States Marshals Service."
7:19:06 P.M. -
H.R. 3421
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Meeks objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
7:00:52 P.M. -
H.R. 3421
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3421.
7:00:51 P.M. -
H.R. 3421
Considered under suspension of the rules.
7:00:40 P.M. -
H.R. 3421
Mr. Fitzpatrick moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 3421 — "To award Congressional Gold Medals in honor of the men and women who perished as a result of the terrorist attacks on the United States on September 11, 2001."
6:59:36 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
6:58:09 P.M. -
Mr. Bishop (UT) filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 493.
6:57:54 P.M. -
H.R. 2767
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:57:54 P.M. -
H.R. 2767
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 420 - 0 (Roll no. 924).
6:50:11 P.M. -
H.R. 2767
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2767 — "To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 8 West Silver Street in Westfield, Massachusetts, as the "William T. Trant Post Office Building"."
6:50:06 P.M. -
H.R. 3630
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:50:05 P.M. -
H.R. 3630
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 234 - 193 (Roll no. 923).
6:40:19 P.M. -
H.R. 3630
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 183 - 244 (Roll no. 922).
6:16:32 P.M. -
H.R. 3630
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
6:08:50 P.M. -
H.R. 3630
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Van Hollen motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to add a new title, Additional Provisions, at the end of the bill.
5:47:40 P.M. -
H.R. 3630
Mr. Van Hollen moved to recommit with instructions to Ways and Means.
5:47:20 P.M. -
H.R. 3630
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
3:47:32 P.M. -
H.R. 3630
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 90 minutes of debate on H.R. 3630.
3:47:19 P.M. -
H.R. 3630
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3630 with 1 hour and 30 minutes 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. Bill is closed to amendments. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. The amendment printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying the resolution shall be considered as adopted.
3:47:14 P.M. -
H.R. 3630
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 491. H.R. 3630 — "To provide incentives for the creation of jobs, and for other purposes."
3:46:00 P.M. -
A QUESTION OF THE PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE - Mr. Davis (IL) rose to a question of privileges of the House and submitted a resolution. Upon examination of the resolution, the Chair determined that the resolution did not constitute a question of privileges of the House.
3:26:16 P.M. -
NOTICE OF INTENT TO OFFER RESOLUTION - Mr. Davis (IL) notified the House of his intent to offer a privileged resolution.
3:25:04 P.M. -
S. 384
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:25:04 P.M. -
S. 384
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 417 - 1 (Roll no. 921).
3:18:31 P.M. -
S. 384
Considered as unfinished business. S. 384 — "To amend title 39, United States Code, to extend the authority of the United States Postal Service to issue a semipostal to raise funds for breast cancer research."
3:18:28 P.M. -
H.R. 3246
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:18:27 P.M. -
H.R. 3246
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 415 - 0 (Roll no. 920).
3:12:06 P.M. -
H.R. 3246
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 3246 — "To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 15455 Manchester Road in Ballwin, Missouri, as the "Specialist Peter J. Navarro Post Office Building"."
3:11:59 P.M. -
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
3:11:25 P.M. -
H. Res. 491
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:11:24 P.M. -
H. Res. 491
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 236 - 180 (Roll no. 919).
3:03:47 P.M. -
H. Res. 491
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 236 - 182 (Roll no. 918).
1:23:00 P.M. -
H. Res. 491
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 491.
1:21:35 P.M. -
H. Res. 491
On question of consideration of the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 227 - 174 (Roll no. 917).
12:37:11 P.M. -
H. Res. 491
POINT OF ORDER - Ms. Moore raised a point of order against the provisions of H. Res. 491 on the grounds that it violated section 426-A of the Congressional Budget Act. The Chair announced that the disposition of the point of order would be resolved by the question of consideration of H. Res. 491. The House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the point of order at the end of which the Chair will put the question on consideration of the resolution.
12:37:10 P.M. -
H. Res. 491
By direction of the Committee on Rules, Mr. Dreier called up H. Res. 491 and asked for its immediate consideration. H. Res. 491 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3630) to provide incentives for the creation of jobs, and for other purposes."
12:36:55 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 December 13, 2011, at 9:48 a.m., stating that that body had passed H.R. 1801 with an amendment.
12:02:56 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.
12:02:32 P.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Ms. Hahn to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:02:29 P.M. -
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:00:55 P.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
12:00:45 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of December 13.
11:16:31 A.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
10:01:45 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.
10:01:34 A.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable Tom McClintock to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:09 A.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF DECEMBER 14, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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11:40:00 P.M. -
By unanimous consent, the Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on December 15, 2011.
11:39:50 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of December 14.
9:35:00 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
7:23:09 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
7:20:43 P.M. -
H.R. 2668
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:20:10 P.M. -
H.R. 2668
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
7:20:01 P.M. -
H.R. 2668
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2668 — "To designate the station of the United States Border Patrol located at 2136 South Naco Highway in Bisbee, Arizona, as the "Brian A. Terry Border Patrol Station"."
7:19:51 P.M. -
S. 278
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Hastings (WA) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
7:14:49 P.M. -
S. 278
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 278.
7:14:27 P.M. -
S. 278
Considered under suspension of the rules.
7:14:13 P.M. -
S. 278
Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. S. 278 — "To provide for the exchange of certain land located in the Arapaho-Roosevelt National Forests in the State of Colorado, and for other purposes."
7:13:45 P.M. -
H.R. 2719
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Hastings (WA) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
7:06:47 P.M. -
H.R. 2719
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2719.
7:06:44 P.M. -
H.R. 2719
Considered under suspension of the rules.
7:06:30 P.M. -
H.R. 2719
Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 2719 — "To ensure public access to the summit of Rattlesnake Mountain in the Hanford Reach National Monument for educational, recreational, historical, scientific, cultural, and other purposes."
7:05:48 P.M. -
H.R. 443
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Hastings (WA) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
7:01:57 P.M. -
H.R. 443
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 443.
7:01:53 P.M. -
H.R. 443
Considered under suspension of the rules.
7:01:37 P.M. -
H.R. 443
Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 443 — "To provide for the conveyance of certain property from the United States to the Maniilaq Association located in Kotzebue, Alaska."
7:00:24 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
6:59:20 P.M. -
H. Con. Res. 93
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:59:10 P.M. -
H. Con. Res. 93
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
6:59:00 P.M. -
H. Con. Res. 93
Considered as privileged matter. H. Con. Res. 93 — "Providing for a correction to the enrollment of the bill H.R. 2845."
6:58:59 P.M. -
H. Con. Res. 92
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:58:57 P.M. -
H. Con. Res. 92
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
6:58:41 P.M. -
H. Con. Res. 92
Considered as privileged matter. H. Con. Res. 92 — "Directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to correct the enrollment of the bill H.R. 1540."
6:57:00 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
Motions to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:57:00 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
On agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by recorded vote: 283 - 136 (Roll no. 932).
6:49:29 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
On motion to recommit with instructions to conference committee Failed by recorded vote: 183 - 234 (Roll no. 931).
6:33:07 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
The Chair announced that the motion to recommit the conference report was not debatable.
6:32:17 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the managers on the part of the House to disagree to section 715 (regarding the determination of whether TRICARE network providers are considered subcontractors for purposes of the Federal Acquisition Regulation or any other law) in the conference substitute recommended by the committee of conference.
6:32:06 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
Mr. Bishop (GA) moved to recommit with instructions to the conference committee.
6:31:27 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
The House proceeded to consider the conference report H. Rept. 112-329 as unfinished business.
6:30:30 P.M. -
H.R. 1264
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:30:29 P.M. -
H.R. 1264
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 - 1 (Roll no. 930).
6:23:48 P.M. -
H.R. 1264
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1264 — "To designate the property between the United States Federal Courthouse and the Ed Jones Building located at 109 South Highland Avenue in Jackson, Tennessee, as the "M.D. Anderson Plaza" and to authorize the placement of a historical/identification marker on the grounds recognizing the achievements and philanthropy of M.D. Anderson."
6:23:38 P.M. -
H.R. 3421
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:23:37 P.M. -
H.R. 3421
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 416 - 0 (Roll no. 929).
6:16:19 P.M. -
H.R. 3421
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 3421 — "To award Congressional Gold Medals in honor of the men and women who perished as a result of the terrorist attacks on the United States on September 11, 2001."
6:16:05 P.M. -
H.R. 2105
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:16:05 P.M. -
H.R. 2105
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 - 2 (Roll no. 928).
6:07:11 P.M. -
H.R. 2105
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2105 — "To provide for the application of measures to foreign persons who transfer to Iran, North Korea, and Syria certain goods, services, or technology, and for other purposes."
6:05:27 P.M. -
H.R. 1905
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:05:25 P.M. -
H.R. 1905
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 410 - 11 (Roll no. 927).
5:40:57 P.M. -
H.R. 1905
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1905 — "To strengthen Iran sanctions laws for the purpose of compelling Iran to abandon its pursuit of nuclear weapons and other threatening activities, and for other purposes."
5:40:41 P.M. -
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the question of adoption of motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
5:40:38 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of December 14.
3:27:45 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
3:27:17 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule 19, further proceedings on the conference report to accompany H.R. 1540 are postponed.
3:26:59 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
2:11:07 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
DEBATE - The House the proceeded with 1 hour of debate on the conference report to accompany H.R. 1540.
2:10:03 P.M. -
H.R. 1540
Mr. McKeon brought up conference report H. Rept. 112-329 for consideration under the provisions of H. Res. 493.
2:00:17 P.M. -
H. Res. 493
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:00:16 P.M. -
H. Res. 493
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 245 - 169 (Roll no. 926).
1:53:21 P.M. -
H. Res. 493
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 235 - 173 (Roll no. 925).
12:40:16 P.M. -
H. Res. 493
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 493.
12:37:04 P.M. -
H. Res. 493
Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 493 — "Providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 1540) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2012 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes; and providing for proceedings during the period from December 16, 2011, through January 16, 2012."
12:02:34 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.
12:02:03 P.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Graves of GA to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:01:58 P.M. -
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:00:32 P.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
12:00:29 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of December 14.
10:58:44 A.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
10:11:10 A.M. -
The House resumed Morning-Hour Debate.
10:11:00 A.M. -
The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed H.R. 2867 with amendments, and passed H.R. 2845, without amendment.
10:01:03 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.
10:00:28 A.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable Daniel Webster to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:00 A.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF DECEMBER 15, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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12:58:42 A.M. -
The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on December 16, 2011.
12:58:21 A.M. -
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
12:58:01 A.M. -
Mr. Dreier moved that the House do now adjourn.
12:57:00 A.M. -
Mr. Dreier filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 500.
12:56:50 A.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of December 15.
10:58:00 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
10:57:30 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 December 15, 2011 at 5:15 p.m. stating that that body had agreed to the conference report accompanying the bill H.R. 1540 and had agreed to H. Con. Res. 92.
10:57:12 P.M. -
H.R. 2055
Conference report H. Rept. 112-331 filed.
10:56:58 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of December 15.
4:37:05 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
2:44:00 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
2:34:59 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
2:33:29 P.M. -
H.R. 443
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:33:28 P.M. -
H.R. 443
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 407 - 4 (Roll no. 936).
2:26:39 P.M. -
H.R. 443
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 443 — "To provide for the conveyance of certain property from the United States to the Maniilaq Association located in Kotzebue, Alaska."
2:26:06 P.M. -
H.R. 2719
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:26:05 P.M. -
H.R. 2719
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 416 - 0 (Roll no. 935).
2:19:04 P.M. -
H.R. 2719
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2719 — "To ensure public access to the summit of Rattlesnake Mountain in the Hanford Reach National Monument for educational, recreational, historical, scientific, cultural, and other purposes."
2:18:40 P.M. -
H.R. 886
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:18:38 P.M. -
H.R. 886
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 412 - 1, 1 Present (Roll no. 934).
2:12:00 P.M. -
H.R. 886
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 886 — "To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the 225th anniversary of the establishment of the Nation's first Federal law enforcement agency, the United States Marshals Service."
2:07:43 P.M. -
On approving the Journal Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 330 - 83, 2 Present (Roll no. 933).
1:43:56 P.M. -
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the Speaker's approval of the Journal and motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
1:43:36 P.M. -
H.R. 3659
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:43:32 P.M. -
H.R. 3659
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
1:16:29 P.M. -
H.R. 3659
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3659.
1:16:22 P.M. -
H.R. 3659
Considered under suspension of the rules.
1:16:09 P.M. -
H.R. 3659
Mr. Paulsen moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3659 — "To reauthorize the program of block grants to States for temporary assistance for needy families through fiscal year 2012, and for other purposes."
1:15:48 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
1:15:23 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of December 15.
12:33:59 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 1:15 P.M. today.
12:33:30 P.M. -
The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause2(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 December 15, 2011 at 9:22 a.m. stating that that body had passed H.R. 1892 with an amendment and H.R. 515 with amendments.
12:04:25 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.
12:04:20 P.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Courtney to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:03:27 P.M. -
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS ON APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL - The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day's proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Palazzo demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the Speaker's approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Palazzo demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the approval of the Journal until later in the legislative day.
12:01:00 P.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
12:00:42 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of December 15.
11:41:18 A.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
10:01:02 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.
10:00:29 A.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable Renee L. Ellmers to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:15 A.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF DECEMBER 16, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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4:30:24 P.M. -
The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on December 19, 2011.
4:30:23 P.M. -
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
4:30:02 P.M. -
Ms. Norton moved that the House do now adjourn.
2:35:01 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House resumed Special Order speeches.
2:34:49 P.M. -
The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S. 2009.
2:15:28 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
2:08:43 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
2:08:03 P.M. -
Mr. Rogers (KY) asked unanimous consent That when the House adjourns on Friday, December 16, 2011, it adjourn to meet at 10 a.m. on Monday, December 19, 2011. Agreed to without objection.
2:07:34 P.M. -
H.J. Res. 95
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:07:23 P.M. -
H.J. Res. 95
On passage Passed without objection.
2:07:10 P.M. -
H.J. Res. 95
Considered by unanimous consent. H.J. Res. 95 — "Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2012, and for other purposes."
2:06:25 P.M. -
H.J. Res. 95
Mr. Rogers (KY) asked unanimous consent to consider as introduced.
2:06:20 P.M. -
H.J. Res. 94
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:06:18 P.M. -
H.J. Res. 94
On passage Passed without objection.
2:06:09 P.M. -
H.J. Res. 94
Considered by unanimous consent. H.J. Res. 94 — "Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2012, and for other purposes."
2:05:03 P.M. -
H.J. Res. 94
Mr. Rogers (KY) asked unanimous consent to consider as introduced.
2:03:40 P.M. -
H.R. 3672
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:03:39 P.M. -
H.R. 3672
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 351 - 67 (Roll no. 943).
1:56:24 P.M. -
H.R. 3672
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 3672 — "Making appropriations for disaster relief requirements for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes."
1:54:18 P.M. -
HOUSE SCHEDULE - The Chair recognized Mr. Cantor for the purpose of informing Members of the legislative schedule.
1:53:20 P.M. -
H. Con. Res. 94
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:53:18 P.M. -
H. Con. Res. 94
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 255 - 165 (Roll no. 942).
1:46:18 P.M. -
H. Con. Res. 94
Considered as unfinished business. H. Con. Res. 94 — "Directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make corrections in the enrollment of H.R. 3672."
1:45:59 P.M. -
MOMENT OF SILENCE - The House observed a moment of silence in remembrance of our brave men and women in uniform who have given their lives in the service of our Nation in Iraq and in Afghanistan and their families, and all who serve in our Armed Forces and their families.
1:44:52 P.M. -
H.R. 2055
Motions to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:44:52 P.M. -
H.R. 2055
On agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 296 - 121 (Roll no. 941).
1:19:06 P.M. -
H.R. 2055
The House proceeded to consider the conference report H. Rept. 112-331 as unfinished business.
1:18:29 P.M. -
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on agreeing to the conference report to accompany H.R. 2055, agreeing to H. Con. Res. 94, and passage of H.R. 3672 all of which were debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
1:18:28 P.M. -
H.R. 3672
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause X of Rule 20, the yeas and nays were ordered. Pursuant to clause VIII of Rule 20, further proceedings on H.R. 3672 were postponed.
1:18:05 P.M. -
H.R. 3672
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
1:09:13 P.M. -
H.R. 3672
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3672.
1:08:59 P.M. -
H.R. 3672
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 500. H.R. 3672 — "Making appropriations for disaster relief requirements for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes."
1:08:33 P.M. -
H. Con. Res. 94
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause VIII of Rule 20, futher proceedings on H. Con. Res. 94 were postponed.
1:08:12 P.M. -
H. Con. Res. 94
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
1:06:32 P.M. -
H. Con. Res. 94
DEBATE - The House proceeded with twenty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 94.
1:05:50 P.M. -
H. Con. Res. 94
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 500. H. Con. Res. 94 — "Directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make corrections in the enrollment of H.R. 3672."
1:05:24 P.M. -
H.R. 2055
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause X of Rule 20, the yeas and nays were ordered. Pursuant to clause VIII of Rule 20, further proceedings on H.R. 2055 were postponed.
1:05:14 P.M. -
H.R. 2055
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
11:55:52 A.M. -
H.R. 2055
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the conference report H. Rept. 112-331 for consideration under the provisions of H. Res. 500.
11:55:34 A.M. -
H.R. 2055
Mr. Rogers (KY) brought up conference report H. Rept. 112-331 for consideration under the provisions of H. Res. 500.
11:53:26 A.M. -
S. 278
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
11:48:49 A.M. -
S. 278
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 413 - 0 (Roll no. 940).
11:45:57 A.M. -
S. 278
Considered as unfinished business. S. 278 — "To provide for the exchange of certain land located in the Arapaho-Roosevelt National Forests in the State of Colorado, and for other purposes."
11:45:54 A.M. -
H.R. 1892
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
11:45:53 A.M. -
H.R. 1892
On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 396 - 23 (Roll no. 939).
11:44:22 A.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 were postponed.
11:36:21 A.M. -
H. Res. 500
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
11:36:20 A.M. -
H. Res. 500
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 252 - 164 (Roll no. 938).
11:29:02 A.M. -
H. Res. 500
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 239 - 179 (Roll no. 937).
10:34:49 A.M. -
H. Res. 500
DEBATE - The House resumed debate on H. Res. 500.
10:33:48 A.M. -
The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed H.R. 3421, and S. 1612. Senate agreed to H. Con. Res. 93.
9:58:00 A.M. -
H. Res. 500
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 500.
9:55:12 A.M. -
H. Res. 500
Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 500 — "Providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 2055) making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3672) making appropriations for disaster relief requirements for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 94) directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make corrections in the enrollment of H.R. 3672; and for other purposes."
9:54:44 A.M. -
H.R. 2867
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
9:54:43 A.M. -
H.R. 2867
On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by voice vote.
9:43:57 A.M. -
H.R. 2867
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on agreeing to the Senate amendments to H.R. 2867.
9:43:40 A.M. -
H.R. 2867
Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments.
9:42:46 A.M. -
H.R. 1892
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.
9:18:48 A.M. -
H.R. 1892
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on agreeing to the Senate amendment to H.R. 1892.
9:18:33 A.M. -
H.R. 1892
Mr. Rogers (MI) moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment.
9:17:45 A.M. -
The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
9:03:00 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.
9:02:39 A.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Wilson of SC to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:02:36 A.M. -
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
9:01:04 A.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
9:00:41 A.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable Robert J. Dold to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
9:00:27 A.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF DECEMBER 19, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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11:04:43 P.M. -
The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on December 20, 2011.
11:04:32 P.M. -
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
11:04:19 P.M. -
Mr. Scott (SC) moved that the House do now adjourn.
11:03:13 P.M. -
Mr. Scott of South Carolina moved that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, December 20, 2011. Agreed to by voice vote.
11:02:25 P.M. -
Mr. Scott (SC) filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 502.
11:02:00 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of December 19.
5:31:59 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
5:31:45 P.M. -
H. Res. 497
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:31:15 P.M. -
H. Res. 497
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
5:07:24 P.M. -
H. Res. 497
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 497.
5:07:22 P.M. -
H. Res. 497
Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:07:09 P.M. -
H. Res. 497
Mr. Lungren, Daniel E. moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. H. Res. 497 — "To provide for the placement of a statue or bust of Sir Winston Churchill in the United States Capitol."
5:05:47 P.M. -
H.R. 515
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Ms. Ros-Lehtinen 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.
4:48:20 P.M. -
H.R. 515
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on agreeing to the Senate amendments to H.R. 515.
4:47:45 P.M. -
H.R. 515
Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments.
4:47:19 P.M. -
H.R. 1059
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Smith (TX) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
4:39:42 P.M. -
H.R. 1059
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on agreeing to the Senate amendment to H.R. 1059.
4:39:16 P.M. -
H.R. 1059
Mr. Smith (TX) moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment.
4:38:40 P.M. -
H.R. 1801
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Cravaack 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.
4:27:01 P.M. -
H.R. 1801
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on agreeing to the Senate amendment to H.R. 1801.
4:26:39 P.M. -
H.R. 1801
Mr. Cravaack moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment.
4:25:53 P.M. -
H.R. 2056
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Westmoreland 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.
4:12:31 P.M. -
H.R. 2056
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on agreeing to the Senate amendments to H.R. 2056.
4:12:07 P.M. -
H.R. 2056
Mr. Westmoreland moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments.
4:11:31 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
4:00:39 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.
4:00:09 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of December 19.
10:05:36 A.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
10:05:01 A.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 December 17, 2011, at 2:37 p.m., stating that that body had passed H.J. Res. 95.
10:04:44 A.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 December 17, 2011, at 12:56 p.m., stating that that body had passed H.R. 3672.
10:04:22 A.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 December 17, 2011, at 11:23 a.m., stating that that body had agreed to the conference report accompanying H.R. 2055 and had passed H.R. 3630 with amendments. The message also stated that H. Con. Res. 94 failed of passage in the Senate.
10:03:59 A.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 December 17, 2011 at 4:19 p.m. stating that that body had passed H.R. 789, H.R. 1264, H.R. 2422, S. 1874, S. 1710, and S. 1959. The message also stated that the Senate had concurred in the House amendment to S. 278.
10:03:54 A.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 December 16, 2011 at 8:28 p.m. stating that that body had passed H.J. Res. 94.
10:02:33 A.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair led Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
10:02:27 A.M. -
JOURNAL APPROVED - The Chair announced that pursuant to section 3(a) of H. Res. 493, the Journal of the last days's proceedings was approved.
10:00:48 A.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
10:00:35 A.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF DECEMBER 20, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on December 21, 2011.
6:41:13 P.M. -
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
6:41:01 P.M. -
Mr. Johnson (GA) moved that the House do now adjourn.
4:55:22 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
4:54:30 P.M. -
The House received a communication from Michael Nielsen, Casework Supervisor/Office Manager for the Honorable Xavier Becerra. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Mr. Nielsen notified the House that he was served with a subpoena issued by the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles for witness testimony. Mr. Nielsen informed the house that prior to his required appearance, the defendant in the case pled no contest to a lesser charge, thereby alleviating any need for his testimony and that after consultation with the office of General Counsel and as a result of developments in the case, no determination regarding compliance with the subpoena was required.
4:18:29 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
4:18:16 P.M. -
H.R. 515
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:18:15 P.M. -
H.R. 515
On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by voice vote.
4:18:06 P.M. -
H.R. 515
Considered as unfinished business.
4:17:46 P.M. -
H.R. 1059
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:17:45 P.M. -
H.R. 1059
On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by voice vote.
4:17:40 P.M. -
H.R. 1059
Considered as unfinished business.
4:17:26 P.M. -
H.R. 1801
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:17:25 P.M. -
H.R. 1801
On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by voice vote.
4:17:22 P.M. -
H.R. 1801
Considered as unfinished business.
4:17:13 P.M. -
H.R. 2056
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:17:05 P.M. -
H.R. 2056
On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by voice vote.
4:17:02 P.M. -
H.R. 2056
Considered as unfinished business.
4:15:36 P.M. -
Pursuant to clause 4, rule XVI, Mr. Roskam moved that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, December 21, 2011 Agreed to by voice vote.
4:15:01 P.M. -
H.R. 3630
The Speaker appointed conferees: Camp, Upton, Brady (TX), Walden, Price (GA), Reed, Ellmers, and Hayworth.
4:14:46 P.M. -
H. Res. 501
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:14:44 P.M. -
H. Res. 501
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 226 - 185 (Roll no. 949).
4:08:26 P.M. -
H. Res. 501
Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 501 — "Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding any final measure to extend the payroll tax holiday, extend Federally funded unemployment insurance benefits, or prevent decreases in reimbursement for physicians who provide care to Medicare beneficiaries."
4:08:08 P.M. -
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of H. Res. 501 which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
3:58:00 P.M. -
COLLOQUY ON HOUSE SCHEDULE - The Chair recognized Mr. Hoyer for the purpose of engaging in a colloquy with Mr. Cantor on the expectations regarding the legislative schedule for the House during the upcoming week.
3:57:44 P.M. -
H.R. 3630
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:57:43 P.M. -
H.R. 3630
On motion that the House instruct conferees Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 183 - 238 (Roll no. 948).
3:51:14 P.M. -
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 3630 which was debated earlier and on which further proceedings were postponed.
3:51:13 P.M. -
H. Res. 504
On motion to table the measure Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 231 - 188 (Roll no. 947).
3:30:07 P.M. -
H. Res. 504
Mr. Price (GA) moved to table the measure.
3:29:31 P.M. -
H. Res. 504
Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 504 — "Raising a question of the privileges of the House."
3:25:00 P.M. -
A QUESTION OF THE PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE - Ms. Edwards rose to a question of the privileges of the House and submitted a privileged resolution. Upon examination of the resolution, the Chair determined that the resolution qualified.
3:24:33 P.M. -
H. Res. 501
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 501, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the resolution and by voice vote determined that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Clyburn demanded the yeas and nays and further proceedings were postponed.
3:24:26 P.M. -
H. Res. 501
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
2:12:41 P.M. -
H. Res. 501
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 501.
2:12:33 P.M. -
H. Res. 501
Resolution provides for the consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 3630 and for the consideration of H. Res. 501.
2:12:28 P.M. -
H. Res. 501
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 502. H. Res. 501 — "Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding any final measure to extend the payroll tax holiday, extend Federally funded unemployment insurance benefits, or prevent decreases in reimbursement for physicians who provide care to Medicare beneficiaries."
2:08:22 P.M. -
NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO OFFER RESOLUTION - Ms. Edwards notified the House of her intent to rise to a question of the privileges of the House and to offer a resolution. Ms. Edwards was recognized to notice the form of her proposed resolution. The Chair subsequently announced that under rule IX, a resolution offered from the floor by a Member other than the majority leader or the minority leader as a question of the privileges of the House has immediate precedence only at a time designated by the Chair within 2 legislative days after the resolution is properly noticed. The Chair further announced that it would not, at that point, make the determination required by the rule.
2:06:48 P.M. -
H.R. 3630
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 3630, the Chair put the question on adoption of the motion to instruct conferees and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Crowley demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question on adoption of the motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 3630 until a time to be announced.
2:06:24 P.M. -
H.R. 3630
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
12:58:55 P.M. -
H.R. 3630
DEBATE - Pursuant to H. Res. 502, the House proceeded with 1 hour of debate on the Hoyer motion to instruct conferees. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the managers on the part of the House to recede from disagreement to the Senate amendments.
12:58:00 P.M. -
H.R. 3630
Mr. Hoyer moved that the House instruct conferees.
12:54:49 P.M. -
H.R. 3630
On motion that the House disagree to the Senate amendments, and request a conference Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 229 - 193 (Roll no. 946).
12:32:40 P.M. -
H.R. 3630
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
11:13:27 A.M. -
H.R. 3630
DEBATE - Pursuant to H. Res. 502, the House proceeded with 1 hour of debate on the motion offered by Mr. Camp to disagree to the Senate amendments to H.R. 3630 and request a conference.
11:12:24 A.M. -
H.R. 3630
Mr. Camp moved that the House disagree to the Senate amendments, and request a conference.
11:09:24 A.M. -
H. Res. 502
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
11:09:23 A.M. -
H. Res. 502
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 231 - 187, 1 Present (Roll no. 945).
11:02:09 A.M. -
H. Res. 502
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 233 - 187, 1 Present (Roll no. 944).
9:18:00 A.M. -
H. Res. 502
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 502.
9:17:40 A.M. -
H. Res. 502
Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 502 — "Providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 3630) to provide incentives for the creation of jobs, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 501) expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding any final measure to extend the payroll tax holiday, extend Federally funded unemployment insurance benefits, or prevent decreases in reimbursement for physicians who provide care to Medicare beneficiaries; and for other purposes."
9:02:43 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.
9:02:30 A.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Carter to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:02:27 A.M. -
JOURNAL APPROVED - The Chair announced that pursuant to section 3(a) of H. Res. 493, the Journal of the last days's proceedings was approved.
9:01:01 A.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
9:00:50 A.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable Steve Womack to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
9:00:31 A.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF DECEMBER 21, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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10:02:59 A.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to section 3(b)of H. Res. 493. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on December 23, 2011.
10:02:49 A.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Van Hollen to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
10:02:43 A.M. -
JOURNAL APPROVED - The Chair announced that pursuant to section 3(a) of H. Res. 493, the Journal of the last days's proceedings was approved.
10:01:28 A.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by Rev. Michael Wilker, Lutheran Church of the Reformation, Washington, DC.
10:01:00 A.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable Michael G. Fitzpatrick to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:46 A.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF DECEMBER 23, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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10:08:29 A.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to section 3(b) of H. Res. 493. The next meeting is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. on December 27, 2011.
10:07:18 A.M. -
H.R. 3630
The Speaker appointed additional conferees: Levin, Becerra, Van Hollen, Schwartz, and Waxman.
10:05:17 A.M. -
The House received a communication from the Honorable Nancy Pelosi, Democratic Leader. Pursuant to section 1238(b)(3) of the Floyd D. Spence National Defense Authorization Act of FY 2001, amended by the Division P of the Consolidated Appropriations Resolution, 2003, Ms. Pelosi notified the House of the reappointment of the following individuals to the United States-China Economic and Security Review Commission: Ms. Carolyn Bartholomew, Washington, DC and Mr. Jeffrey L. Fiedler, Great Falls, VA.
10:05:15 A.M. -
H.R. 3765
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
10:05:06 A.M. -
H.R. 3765
On passage Passed without objection.
10:05:02 A.M. -
H.R. 3765
Considered by unanimous consent. H.R. 3765 — "To extend the payroll tax holiday, unemployment compensation, Medicare physician payment, provide for the consideration of the Keystone XL pipeline, and for other purposes."
10:04:02 A.M. -
H.R. 3765
RESERVATION OF OBJECTION - Mr. Hoyer reserved the right to object. Subsequently, the reservation was withdrawn.
10:03:07 A.M. -
H.R. 3765
Mrs. Emerson asked unanimous consent to discharge from committees of jurisdiction and consider.
10:02:41 A.M. -
JOURNAL APPROVED - The Chair announced that pursuant to section 3(a) of H. Res. 493, the Journal of the last day's proceedings was approved.
10:02:01 A.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mrs. Emerson to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
10:01:00 A.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by Rev. Patrick Riffle, St. Peter's Catholic Church, Washington, D.C.
10:00:00 A.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF DECEMBER 27, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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1:04:36 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to section 3(b) of H. Res. 493. The next meeting is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. on December 30, 2011.
1:03:17 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 December 23, 2011 at 11:16 a.m. stating that that body had passed H.R. 3765. The message also stated that appointments had been made to the United States-China Economic Security Review Commission.
1:03:02 P.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
1:02:45 P.M. -
JOURNAL APPROVED - The Chair announced that pursuant to section 3(a) of H. Res. 493, the Journal of the last day's proceedings was approved.
1:01:18 P.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by Rev. Avelino Gonzalez, St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Washington DC.
1:01:01 P.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable Andy Harris to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
1:00:46 P.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF DECEMBER 30, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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1:02:29 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to section 3(b) of H. Res. 493. The next meeting is scheduled for 11 a.m. on January 3, 2012.
1:01:59 P.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG - The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
1:01:52 P.M. -
JOURNAL APPROVED - The Chair announced that pursuant to section 3(a) of H. Res. 493, the Journal of the last day's proceedings was approved.
1:00:59 P.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by Reverend Andy Walton, Capitol Hill Presbyterian Church, Washington, DC.
1:00:44 P.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable Thomas J. Rooney to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
1:00:28 P.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAYS OF JANUARY 3, 2012
112TH CONGRESS - SECOND SESSION
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12:02:00 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to section 4(c) of H. Res. 493. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on January 6, 2012
12:01:15 P.M. -
ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE CHAIR - Pursuant to section 4(a) of House Resolution 493, 112th Congress, the Chair announced that no organizational or legislative business will be conducted on this day.
12:01:00 P.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair led the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:00:45 P.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
12:00:15 P.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable Steven C. LaTourette to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
12:00:00 P.M. -
The House convened pursuant to the 20th amendment to the Constitution and was called to order by the Chair.
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11:56:17 A.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn Sine Die pursuant to section 3(b) of H. Res. 493.
11:55:51 A.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of January 3.
11:03:50 A.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
11:03:50 A.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
11:03:37 A.M. -
JOURNAL APPROVED - The Chair announced that pursuant to section 3(a) of H. Res. 493, the Journal of the last day's proceedings was approved.
11:01:58 A.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
11:01:35 A.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable Steven C. LaTourette to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
11:00:00 A.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.