December 5, 2012
Dec 5, 2012
Proceedings of
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
Met at 9:00 AM
[mjc]
Journal approved.
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Fleischmann (R), TN led the House in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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Fleischmann (R), TN (Constituent Tribute)
Caleb died at the early age of 15, but was an inspiration to all those who knew him.
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Kucinich (D), OH (American Poverty)
Over 20 million Americans are without work, which leads to more and more poverty.
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Schmidt (R), OH (Constituent Tribute)
The Crusaders of Ohio High School recently won the state championship.
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Butterfield (D), NC (Slavery)
Today is the anniversary of the 13th Amendment, which abolished slavery.
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Duncan (R), TN (Government Spending)
Republicans believe that government spending is out of control and must be reduced.
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Cicilline (D), RI (Tax Cuts)
Tax cuts should remain in place for all Americans making less than $250 thousand a year.
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Tsongas (D), MA (Tax Cuts)
Democrats signed a discharge petition yesterday to ensure middle class tax cuts.
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Barrow (D), GA (Military Families)
Americans should donate frequent flyer miles to military families in need during the holidays.
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H.Res. 825 – Providing for the concurrence by the House in the Senate amendments to H.R. 2838 – Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2011, with an amendment
Under Susp. of Rules
[1]
Debate - 40 Mins. 9:15 AM
- LoBiondo (R), NJ
- Mica (R), FL
- Larsen (D), WA
- Hahn (D), CA
- Bonamici (D), OR
- Farr (D), CA
On susp. of rules & adoption (2/3):
ADOPTED - VOICE 9:45 AM
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S.Con.Res. 50 – Expressing the sense of Congress regarding actions to preserve and advance the multistakeholder governance model under which the Internet has thrived
Under Susp. of Rules
[2]
Debate - 40 Mins. 9:46 AM
- Blackburn (R), TN
- Eshoo (D), CA
- Walden (R), OR
- Scalise (R), LA
[jjs]
On susp. of rules & adoption (2/3):
Blackburn (R), TN asked recorded vote.
Chair postponed vote - 10:01 AM
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H.R. 6620 – To eliminate certain limitations on the length of Secret Service Protection for former Presidents and for the children of former Presidents
Under Susp. of Rules
[3]
Debate - 40 Mins. 10:02 AM
- Smith, Lamar (R), TX
- Conyers (D), MI
- Gowdy (R), SC
- Jackson Lee (D), TX
On susp. of rules & passage (2/3):
PASSED - VOICE 10:18 AM
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H.R. 6602 – To make revisions in title 36, United States Code, as necessary to keep the title current and make technical corrections and improvements
Under Susp. of Rules
[4]
Debate - 40 Mins. 10:18 AM
- Smith, Lamar (R), TX
- Conyers (D), MI
On susp. of rules & passage (2/3):
Conyers (D), MI asked recorded vote.
Chair postponed vote - 10:23 AM
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H.R. 6605 – To eliminate an unnecessary reporting requirement for an unfunded DNA Identification grant program
Under Susp. of Rules
[5]
Debate - 40 Mins. 10:24 AM
- Smith, Lamar (R), TX
- Conyers (D), MI
On susp. of rules & passage (2/3):
PASSED - VOICE 10:28 AM
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H.R. 6223 – To amend section 1059(e) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006 to clarify that a period of employment abroad by the Chief of Mission or United States Armed Forces as a translator, interpreter, or in an executive level security position is to be counted as a period of residence and physical presence in the United States for purposes of qualifying for naturalization if at least a portion of such period was spent in Iraq or Afghanistan, and for other purposes, as amended
Under Susp. of Rules
[6]
Debate - 40 Mins. 10:28 AM
- Smith, Lamar (R), TX
- Dent (R), PA
- Scott, Bobby (D), VA
On susp. of rules & passage, as amended (2/3):
PASSED - VOICE 10:37 AM
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S. 3486 – Patent Law Treaties Implementation Act of 2012
Under Susp. of Rules
[7]
Debate - 40 Mins. 10:37 AM
- Smith, Lamar (R), TX
- Scott, Bobby (D), VA
On susp. of rules & passage (2/3):
PASSED 10:43 AM
(To White House)
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S. 2367 – 21st Century Language Act of 2012
Under Susp. of Rules
[8]
Debate - 40 Mins. 10:44 AM
- Smith, Lamar (R), TX
- Scott, Bobby (D), VA
On susp. of rules & passage (2/3):
Scott, Bobby (D), VA asked recorded vote.
Chair postponed vote - 10:48 AM
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Chair declared the House in recess at 10:48 AM subject to the call of the Chair.