CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF DECEMBER 4, 2012
112TH CONGRESS - SECOND SESSION
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4:45:14 P.M. -
The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on December 5, 2012.
4:45:13 P.M. -
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
4:45:06 P.M. -
Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn.
2:39:47 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
2:36:10 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
2:35:13 P.M. -
Mr. McHenry asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 9:00 a.m. on December 5. Agreed to without objection.
2:34:45 P.M. -
On motion to adjourn Failed by recorded vote: 3 - 393 (Roll no. 616).
2:18:26 P.M. -
Mr. Ellison moved that the House do now adjourn.
2:18:18 P.M. -
On approving the Journal Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 290 - 106, 2 Present (Roll no. 615).
2:11:43 P.M. -
H.R. 6582
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:11:42 P.M. -
H.R. 6582
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 398 - 2, 1 Present (Roll no. 614).
1:46:08 P.M. -
H.R. 6582
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 6582 — "To allow for innovations and alternative technologies that meet or exceed desired energy efficiency goals, and to make technical corrections to existing Federal energy efficiency laws to allow American manufacturers to remain competitive."
1:45:34 P.M. -
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of a motion to suspend the rules and on the question of agreeing to the Speaker's approval of the Journal, both of which had been postponed from earlier in the day.
1:45:33 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of December 4.
1:04:50 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for approximately 1:45 p.m. today.
1:04:35 P.M. -
H.R. 6582
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.
12:32:11 P.M. -
H.R. 6582
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6582.
12:32:08 P.M. -
H.R. 6582
Considered under suspension of the rules.
12:31:31 P.M. -
H.R. 6582
Mr. Whitfield moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 6582 — "To allow for innovations and alternative technologies that meet or exceed desired energy efficiency goals, and to make technical corrections to existing Federal energy efficiency laws to allow American manufacturers to remain competitive."
12:31:23 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
12:31:04 P.M. -
S. 285
By request of Mr. Smith (TX) the House passed over the measure without prejudice.
12:30:38 P.M. -
S. 285
Called up from the Private Calendar for consideration.
12:30:36 P.M. -
H.R. 316
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:30:35 P.M. -
H.R. 316
On passage Passed without objection.
12:30:31 P.M. -
H.R. 316
Considered from the Private Calendar. H.R. 316 — "For the relief of Esther Karinge."
12:30:19 P.M. -
H.R. 357
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:30:18 P.M. -
H.R. 357
On passage Passed without objection.
12:30:04 P.M. -
H.R. 357
Considered from the Private Calendar. H.R. 357 — "For the relief of Corina de Chalup Turcinovic."
12:30:02 P.M. -
H.R. 794
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:30:00 P.M. -
H.R. 794
On passage Passed without objection.
12:29:45 P.M. -
H.R. 794
Considered from the Private Calendar. H.R. 794 — "For the relief of Allan Bolor Kelley."
12:29:44 P.M. -
H.R. 823
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:29:41 P.M. -
H.R. 823
On passage Passed without objection.
12:29:26 P.M. -
H.R. 823
Considered from the Private Calendar. H.R. 823 — "For the relief of Maria Carmen Castro Ramirez and J. Refugio Carreno Rojas."
12:29:25 P.M. -
H.R. 824
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:29:20 P.M. -
H.R. 824
On passage Passed without objection.
12:29:04 P.M. -
H.R. 824
Considered from the Private Calendar. H.R. 824 — "For the relief of Daniel Wachira."
12:29:03 P.M. -
H.R. 1857
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:28:59 P.M. -
H.R. 1857
On passage Passed without objection.
12:28:41 P.M. -
H.R. 1857
Considered from the Private Calendar. H.R. 1857 — "For the relief of Bartosz Kumor."
12:05:43 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.
12:03:37 P.M. -
CALL OF THE PRIVATE CALENDAR - Pursuant to clause 1(a) of rule XIII, the Chair announced that the call of the Private Calendar was in order on this day and would be considered after one minute speeches.
12:03:36 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.
12:02:05 P.M. -
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day's proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Walz 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. Walz 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.
12:00:47 P.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by Reverend Dr. Glen Bohannon, College Acres Baptist Church, Wilmington, North Carolina
12:00:27 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of December 4.
10:43:22 A.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
10:01:01 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 Gregg Harper to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:31 A.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.