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10:00:56 A.M. |
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The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
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10:01:02 A.M. |
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The Speaker designated the Honorable Steve Austria to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
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10:01:13 A.M. |
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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.
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10:48:38 A.M. |
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The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed H.R. 6336.
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10:49:03 A.M. |
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MORNING-HOUR DEBATE - The House continued with further Morning-Hour Debate.
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10:59:00 A.M. |
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The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
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12:00:42 P.M. |
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The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 13.
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12:00:46 P.M. |
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Today's prayer was offered by Reverend Kris Holzmeyer, Second Baptist Church, Clinton, Tennessee.
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12:02:00 P.M. |
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The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
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12:02:05 P.M. |
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Schilling to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
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12:04:11 P.M. |
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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.
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12:24:48 P.M. |
H. Res. 779 |
Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 779 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6213) to limit further taxpayer exposure from the loan guarantee program established under title XVII of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules."
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12:25:28 P.M. |
H. Res. 779 |
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 779.
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1:14:21 P.M. |
H. Res. 779 |
The previous question was ordered without objection.
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1:14:30 P.M. |
H. Res. 779 |
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 779, 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 the question of adoption of the resolution until later in the legislative day.
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1:15:00 P.M. |
H. Res. 778 |
Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 778 — "Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 117) making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2013, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6365) to amend the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 to replace the sequester established by the Budget Control Act of 2011."
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1:15:10 P.M. |
H. Res. 778 |
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 778.
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2:40:22 P.M. |
H. Res. 778 |
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 235 - 178 (Roll no. 572).
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2:47:29 P.M. |
H. Res. 778 |
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 232 - 182 (Roll no. 573).
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2:47:30 P.M. |
H. Res. 778 |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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2:47:37 P.M. |
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of H. Res. 779, and a motion to suspend the rules, both of which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
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2:47:53 P.M. |
H. Res. 779 |
Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 779 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6213) to limit further taxpayer exposure from the loan guarantee program established under title XVII of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules."
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2:55:46 P.M. |
H. Res. 779 |
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 232 - 182 (Roll no. 574).
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2:55:47 P.M. |
H. Res. 779 |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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2:55:50 P.M. |
H.R. 1775 |
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1775 — "To amend title 18, United States Code, to establish a criminal offense relating to fraudulent claims about military service."
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3:03:06 P.M. |
H.R. 1775 |
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 410 - 3 (Roll no. 575).
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3:03:07 P.M. |
H.R. 1775 |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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3:03:11 P.M. |
H.R. 1775 |
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
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3:03:51 P.M. |
H.J. Res. 117 |
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 778. H.J. Res. 117 — "Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2013, and for other purposes."
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3:03:56 P.M. |
H.J. Res. 117 |
The rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 117 and H.R. 6365, under a closed rule for both measures. Each are debatable for one hour. In both cases all points of order against provisions in the measure are waived, and in each case, one motion to recommit, with or without instructions is made in order.
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3:04:46 P.M. |
H.J. Res. 117 |
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 117.
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3:38:02 P.M. |
H.J. Res. 117 |
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
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3:38:19 P.M. |
H.J. Res. 117 |
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) Rule 19, the Chair postponed further proceedings on H.J. Res. 117 until later in the legislative day.
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3:43:49 P.M. |
H.R. 6365 |
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 778. H.R. 6365 — "To amend the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 to replace the sequester established by the Budget Control Act of 2011."
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3:43:54 P.M. |
H.R. 6365 |
The rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 117 and H.R. 6365, under a closed rule for both measures. Each are debatable for one hour. In both cases all points of order against provisions in the measure are waived, and in each case, one motion to recommit, with or without instructions is made in order.
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3:44:35 P.M. |
H.R. 6365 |
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 6365.
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5:01:44 P.M. |
H.R. 6365 |
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
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5:01:57 P.M. |
H.R. 6365 |
Mr. Van Hollen moved to recommit with instructions to The Budget.
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5:02:35 P.M. |
H.R. 6365 |
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 strike sections 3 and 4 in the bill and replace with a new section outlining conditional elimination of sequestration and requirements of deficet reduction legislation.
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5:12:59 P.M. |
H.R. 6365 |
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
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5:37:01 P.M. |
H.R. 6365 |
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 170 - 247 (Roll no. 576).
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5:46:09 P.M. |
H.R. 6365 |
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 223 - 196 (Roll no. 577).
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5:46:10 P.M. |
H.R. 6365 |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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5:46:11 P.M. |
H.J. Res. 117 |
Considered as unfinished business. H.J. Res. 117 — "Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2013, and for other purposes."
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5:46:45 P.M. |
H.J. Res. 117 |
Mr. Barber moved to recommit with instructions to Appropriations.
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5:47:41 P.M. |
H.J. Res. 117 |
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Barber 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 language to the bill extending funding for various military accounts until September 30, 2013.
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5:57:25 P.M. |
H.J. Res. 117 |
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
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6:16:58 P.M. |
H.J. Res. 117 |
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 189 - 232 (Roll no. 578).
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6:24:20 P.M. |
H.J. Res. 117 |
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 329 - 91 (Roll no. 579).
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6:24:21 P.M. |
H.J. Res. 117 |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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6:24:37 P.M. |
S. 3245 |
Considered as unfinished business. S. 3245 — "To permanently reauthorize the EB-5 Regional Center Program, the E-Verify Program, the Special Immigrant Nonminister Religious Worker Program, and the Conrad State 30 J-1 Visa Waiver Program."
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6:31:29 P.M. |
S. 3245 |
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 412 - 3 (Roll no. 580).
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6:31:30 P.M. |
S. 3245 |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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6:32:53 P.M. |
H. Res. 775 |
Mr. Farenthold asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
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6:32:53 P.M. |
H. Res. 775 |
Considered by unanimous consent. H. Res. 775 — "Condemning the shooting that killed six innocent people at the Sikh Temple of Wisconsin in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, on August 5, 2012."
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6:33:13 P.M. |
H. Res. 775 |
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
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6:33:18 P.M. |
H. Res. 775 |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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6:34:59 P.M. |
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ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
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6:37:42 P.M. |
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SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
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9:02:40 P.M. |
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Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn.
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9:02:52 P.M. |
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On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
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9:02:53 P.M. |
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The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on September 14, 2012.
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