[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 170 (Tuesday, November 8, 2011)]
[Daily Digest]
[Pages D1198-D1199]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]



                                          Tuesday, November 8, 2011

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                              Daily Digest

                                 Senate


Chamber Action
Routine Proceedings, pages S7163-S7228
Measures Introduced: Fourteen bills and three resolutions were 
introduced, as follows: S. 1817-1830, and S. Res. 315-317.   
  Page S7187
Measures Reported:
  Report to accompany 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. (S. Rept. No. 112-92)
  S. 363, to authorize the Secretary of Commerce to convey property of 
the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to the City of 
Pascagoula, Mississippi.                                     
Page S7187
Measures Passed:
  St. Louis Cardinals World Series Victory: Senate agreed to S. Res. 
315, commending the St. Louis Cardinals on their hard-fought World 
Series victory.                                          
  Pages S7170-71
  Honoring Zoos and Aquariums of the United States: Committee on 
Environment and Public Works was discharged from further consideration 
of S. Res. 132, recognizing and honoring the zoos and aquariums of the 
United States, and the resolution was then agreed to.        
  Page S7226
Measures Considered:
3% Withholding Repeal and Job Creation Act--Agreement: Senate began 
consideration of 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, to modify the calculation of 
modified adjusted gross income for purposes of determining eligibility 
for certain health care-related programs, after agreeing to the motion 
to proceed, and taking action on the following amendment proposed 
thereto:                                                 
  Pages S7173-83
Pending:
  Reid (for Tester) Amendment No. 927, to amend the Internal Revenue 
Code of 1986 to permit a 100 percent levy for payments to Federal 
vendors relating to property, to require a study on how to reduce the 
amount of Federal taxes owed but not paid by Federal contractors, and 
to make certain improvements in the laws relating to the employment and 
training of veterans.                                        
Page S7183
  A unanimous-consent agreement was reached providing for further 
consideration of the bill on Wednesday, November 9, 2011, upon use or 
yielding back of time on the motion to proceed to consideration of S.J. 
Res. 6, disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications 
Commission with respect to regulating the Internet and broadband 
industry practices; that Senator McCain, or his designee, be recognized 
to offer a second-degree amendment No. 928; that no other amendments, 
points of order or motions be in order to either amendment or the bill 
prior to the votes other than budget points of order and the applicable 
motions to waive; that at 2:15 p.m., on Thursday, November 10, 2011, 
Senate continue consideration of the bill; that there be up to 15 
minutes of debate on the bill and amendments to run concurrently, with 
the time equally divided between the two Leaders, or their designees; 
that upon the use or yielding back of time, Senate vote on or in 
relation to the amendments to the bill in the following order: McCain 
Amendment No. 928; and Reid (for Tester) Amendment No. 927 (listed 
above); that the McCain and Reid (for Tester) amendments be subject to 
a 60 affirmative vote threshold; that upon disposition of the 
amendments, Senate vote on passage of the bill, as amended, if amended; 
upon disposition of the bill, Senate vote on the motion to invoke 
cloture on the motion to proceed to consideration on H.R. 2354, making 
appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies 
for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012.               
Page S7183
Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act--
Agreement: Senate began consideration of the motion to proceed to 
consideration of H.R. 2354, making appropriations for energy and water 
development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 
30, 2012.                                                    
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  A motion was entered to close further debate on the motion to proceed 
to consideration of the bill, and, in accordance with the provisions of 
Rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Senate, a vote on cloture will 
occur on Thursday, November 10, 2011.                        
Page S7183
  Subsequently, the motion to proceed was withdrawn.         
Page S7183
Cross-Border Air Pollution and Internet and Broadband Industry 
Practices Regulating--Agreement: A unanimous-consent-time agreement was 
reached providing that at approximately 10:40 a.m., on Wednesday, 
November 9, 2011, Senate begin consideration of the motion to proceed 
to consideration of S.J. Res. 6, disapproving the rule submitted by the 
Federal Communications Commission with respect to regulating the 
Internet and broadband industry practices; provided further, at 10 
a.m., on Thursday, November 10, 2011, Senate begin consideration of the 
motion to proceed to consideration of S.J. Res. 27, disapproving a rule 
submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the 
mitigation by States of cross-border air pollution under the Clean Air 
Act, as provided under the order of Thursday, November 3, 2011; that at 
noon, Senate resume consideration of the motion to proceed to 
consideration of S.J. Res. 6 and there be up to five minutes of debate, 
equally divided between the two Leaders, or their designees, prior to a 
vote on the motion to proceed to consideration of S.J. Res. 6; that 
following the vote, Senate vote on the motion to proceed to 
consideration of S.J. Res. 27; that there be two minutes equally 
divided between the votes; that if either or both motions to proceed 
are agreed to, then further debate and votes on the joint resolutions 
be deferred until 2:15 p.m. on Tuesday, November 15, 2011, with all 
other provisions of the previous orders regarding the joint resolutions 
remaining in effect.                                         
  Page S7183
Kate Puzey Peace Corps Volunteer Protection Act--Agreement: A 
unanimous-consent agreement was reached providing that the amendment to 
the title of S. 1280 as engrossed, set out in the heading of amendment 
no. 668, be considered to have been proposed and adopted as such. 
                                                             Page S7226
Nomination Confirmed: Senate confirmed the following nomination:
  By a unanimous vote of 99 yeas (Vote No. EX. 199), Evan Jonathan 
Wallach, of New York, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Federal 
Circuit.                                          
Pages S7171-73, S7228
Nominations Received: Senate received the following nominations:
  Meredith M. Broadbent, of Virginia, to be a Member of the United 
States International Trade Commission for a term expiring June 16, 
2017.
  Anne Claire Richard, of New York, to be an Assistant Secretary of 
State (Population, Refugees, and Migration).
  Tara D. Sonenshine, of Maryland, to be Under Secretary of State for 
Public Diplomacy.
  Routine lists in the Foreign Service, and Public Health Service. 
                                                         Pages S7227-28
Measures Placed on the Calendar:                             
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Executive Communications:                                
  Pages S7186-87
Additional Cosponsors:                                   
  Pages S7187-89
Statements on Introduced Bills/Resolutions:              
  Pages S7189-95
Additional Statements:                                   
  Pages S7185-86
Amendments Submitted:                                 
  Pages S7195-S7225
Authorities for Committees to Meet:                      
  Pages S7225-26
Record Votes: One record vote was taken today. (Total--199) 
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Adjournment: Senate convened at 10 a.m. and adjourned at 8:12 p.m., 
until 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, November 9, 2011. (For Senate's program, 
see the remarks of the Majority Leader in today's Record on page 
S7226.)