On The Floor

Proceedings from the previous 7 legislative days are available from the Office of the Clerk.

LEGISLATIVE DAY OF MAY 23, 2013

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9:00:38 A.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
9:00:44 A.M. The Speaker designated the Honorable Kevin Yoder to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
9:01:28 A.M. Today's prayer was offered by Pastor Frank Hampton, Jr., Church of God, Jackson, Michigan.
9:02:30 A.M. POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS ON APPROVAL OF JOURNAL - The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day's proceedings and had approved it. Ms. Foxx 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. Foxx 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 a time to be announced.
9:03:19 A.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Cicilline to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:03:49 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.
9:19:30 A.M.H. Res. 232 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 232 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1911) to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to establish interest rates for new loans made on or after July 1, 2013, and for other purposes."
9:19:40 A.M.H. Res. 232 DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 232.
10:04:00 A.M. The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed H.R. 258, without amendment.
10:04:01 A.M. The House resumed consideration of H. Res. 232.
10:48:09 A.M.H. Res. 232 On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 195 (Roll no. 180).
10:59:44 A.M.H. Res. 232 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 193 (Roll no. 181).
10:59:45 A.M.H. Res. 232 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
10:59:48 A.M.H.R. 1911 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 232. H.R. 1911 — "To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to establish interest rates for new loans made on or after July 1, 2013."
10:59:53 A.M.H.R. 1911 Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1911 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.
11:00:57 A.M.H.R. 1911 DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1911.
11:58:23 A.M.H.R. 1911 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
11:58:51 A.M.H.R. 1911 Ms. Sinema moved to recommit with instructions to Education and the Workforce.
11:59:03 A.M.H.R. 1911 DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Sinema motion to recommit with instructions pending a 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 adding a new section pertaining to protecting students from teaser interest rates that lead to higher long-term costs. Subsequently, the reservation was removed.
12:07:29 P.M.H.R. 1911 The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
12:32:10 P.M.H.R. 1911 On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 194 - 223 (Roll no. 182).
12:41:33 P.M.H.R. 1911 On passage Passed by recorded vote: 221 - 198 (Roll no. 183).
12:41:34 P.M.H.R. 1911 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:43:35 P.M. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of agreeing to the Speaker's approval of the Journal which had been postponed from earlier in the day and would be put de novo.
12:44:32 P.M. On approving the Journal Agreed to by voice vote.
12:45:06 P.M. Mr. Kline asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 10:00 a.m. on May 24. Agreed to without objection.
12:46:51 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
1:04:15 P.M. SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
2:36:17 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 Democratic Leader appointed the following member of the House to the National Council on the Arts: Ms. McCollum.
2:37:26 P.M. Mr. King (IA) moved that the House do now adjourn.
2:37:45 P.M. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
2:37:46 P.M. The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on May 24, 2013.