[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 58 (Thursday, April 25, 2013)]
[Daily Digest]
[Pages D381-D382]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





                        House of Representatives


Chamber Action
Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 43 public bills, H.R. 1721-
1763; and 5 resolutions, H. Res. 180-184, were introduced. 
                                                         Pages H2349-51
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  Pages H2353-54
Reports Filed: There were no reports filed today.
Speaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein he appointed 
Representative Collins (GA) to act as Speaker pro tempore for today. 
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Recess: The House recessed at 11:04 a.m. and reconvened at 12 noon. 
                                                             Page H2310
HIT Policy Committee--Appointment: The Chair announced the Speaker's 
appointment of the following individual on the part of the House to the 
HIT Policy Committee: Mrs. Gayle Harrell of Stuart, FL.      
  Page H2322
Meeting Hour: Agreed that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to 
meet at 10 a.m. tomorrow.                                    
  Page H2322

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Responsible Helium Administration and Stewardship Act: The House began 
consideration of H.R. 527, to amend the Helium Act to complete the 
privatization of the Federal helium reserve in a competitive market 
fashion that ensures stability in the helium markets while protecting 
the interests of American taxpayers. Consideration is expected to 
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  Pages H2323-27
  H. Res. 178, the rule providing for consideration of the bill, was 
agreed to by a yea-and-nay vote of 231 yeas to 177 nays, Roll No. 124. 
                                                         Pages H2315-22
  Agreed to the Bishop (UT) amendment to the rule by voice vote, after 
the previous question was ordered without objection.         
Page H2322
Senate Message: Message received from the Senate by the Clerk and 
subsequently presented to the House today appears on page H2315.
Quorum Calls--Votes: One yea-and-nay vote developed during the 
proceedings of today and appears on page H2322. There were no quorum 
calls.
Adjournment: The House met at 10 a.m. and adjourned at 5:47 p.m.