H.R.4310: To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2013 for military activities of the Department of Defense, to prescribe military personnel strengths for fiscal year 2013, and for other purposes.

Week Ending	Rank
Oct. 20, 2019	8th

Date	Description
	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 661, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gingrey amendment No. 39.
	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 661, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Lee (CA) amendment No. 42.
	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Lee (CA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Lee (CA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions H. Res. 661, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gohmert amendment No. 45.
	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Gohmert amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Smith (WA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions H. Res. 661, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Smith (WA) amendment No. 46.
	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Smith (WA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Smith (WA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions H. Res. 661, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Duncan (SC) amendment No. 47.
	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Duncan (SC) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Smith (WA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions H. Res. 661, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Coffman (CO) amendment No. 48.
	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Coffman (CO) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Coffman (CO) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions H. Res. 661, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Lee (CA) amendment No. 49.
	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Lee (CA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Lee (CA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions H. Res. 661, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Lamborn amendment No. 50.
	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions H. Res. 661, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Carnahan amendment No. 51.
	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions H. Res. 661, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Petri amendment No. 52.
	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions H. Res. 661, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bartlett amendment No. 53.
	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions H. Res. 661, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Franks (AZ) amendment No. 54.
	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Franks (AZ) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Franks (AZ) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions H. Res. 661, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Pearce amendment No. 55.
	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Pearce amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Pearce demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
	Mr. McKeon moved to rise.
	On motion to rise Agreed to by voice vote.
	Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 4310 as unfinished business.
	Considered as unfinished business.
	The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
	UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 661, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the McKeon Amendments En Bloc #4.
	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 661, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the McKeon Amendments En Bloc #5.
	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 661, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the McKeon amendments en bloc #6.
	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 661, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rehberg amendment No. 59.
	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Rehberg amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Rehberg demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 661, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hunter amendment No. 77.
	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 661, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Price (GA) amendment No. 111.
	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Price (GA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Price (GA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 661, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Flake amendment N0. 119.
	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 661, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Murphy (PA) amendment No. 133.
	UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
	The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 4310.
	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
	The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
	Mr. Garamendi moved to recommit with instructions to Armed Services.
	DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Garamendi motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to protect American jobs by requiring that naval and U.S. flagged vessels providing service to the Federal Government may not be overhauled, repaired, or maintained in a shipyard outside the U.S. or Guam without a waiver from the Secretary of Defense.
	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 182 - 236 (Roll no. 290).
	On passage Passed by recorded vote: 299 - 120 (Roll no. 291).
	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
	The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
	The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 4310.
	Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
	Senate Committee on Armed Services discharged by Unanimous Consent.
	Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
	Senate struck all after the Enacting Clause and substituted the language of S. 3254 amended.
	Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
	Senate insists on its amendment, asks for a conference, appoints conferees Levin; Lieberman; Reed; Akaka; Nelson NE; Webb; McCaskill; Udall CO; Hagan; Begich; Manchin; Shaheen; Gillibrand; Blumenthal; McCain; Inhofe; Sessions; Chambliss; Wicker; Brown MA; Portman; Ayotte; Collins; Graham; Cornyn; Vitter.
	See also S. 3254.
	Senate ordered measure printed as passed.
	Message on Senate action sent to the House.
	Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 829, papers are returned to the Senate.
	Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
	Senate vitiated insistence on its amendment, request for a conference, and the appointment of conferees by Unanimous Consent.
	Senate vitiated previous passage of the bill.
	Senate vitiated previous adoption of the Senate amendment to H.R. 4310.
	The Senate amendment (the language of S. 3254, as amended) to the bill, H.R. 4310, was modified with the following amendments: SA 3332 and SA 3333 by Unanimous Consent.
	The Senate amendment was agreed to as modified by Unanimous Consent.
	Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
	Senate insists on its amendment, asks for a conference, appoints conferees Levin; Lieberman; Reed; Akaka; Nelson NE; Webb; McCaskill; Udall CO; Hagan; Begich; Manchin; Shaheen; Gillibrand; Blumenthal; McCain; Inhofe; Sessions; Chambliss; Wicker; Brown MA; Portman; Ayotte; Collins; Graham; Cornyn; Vitter.
	Message on Senate action sent to the House.
	Mr. McKeon asked unanimous consent that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and agree to a conference.
	On motion that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and agree to a conference Agreed to without objection.
	Mrs. Davis (CA) moved that the House instruct conferees.
	DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Davis(CA) motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 4310. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the managers on the part of the House at the conference on the disagreeing votes of the two Houses on the Senate amendment to the bill H.R. 4310 be instructed to agree to section 1249 of the Senate amendment (relating to a plan for promoting the security of Afghan women and girls during the security transition process).
	The previous question was ordered without objection.
	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Davis(CA) motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 4310, the Chair put the question on adoption of the motion to instruct conferees and by voice vote, announced the ayes prevailed. Mrs. Davis(CA) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 4310 until later in the legislative day.
	On motion that the House instruct conferees Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 399 - 4 (Roll no. 624).
	Mr. McKeon moved to permit closed conference meetings.
	On motion to permit closed conference meetings Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 351 - 53 (Roll no. 625).
	The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Armed Services for consideration of the House bill and the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: McKeon, Bartlett, Thornberry, Forbes, Miller (FL), Wilson (SC), LoBiondo, Turner (OH), Kline, Rogers (AL), Shuster, Conaway, Wittman, Hunter, Rigell, Hartzler, West, Roby, Smith (WA), Reyes, Sanchez, Loretta, McIntyre, Andrews, Davis (CA), Langevin, Larsen (WA), Cooper, Bordallo, Courtney, Loebsack, Tsongas, and Pingree (ME).
	The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence for consideration of matters within the jurisdiction of that committee under clause 11 of rule X: Rogers (MI), Nunes, and Ruppersberger.
	The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Education and the Workforce for consideration of secs. 541 and 561 of the House bill and secs. 563 and 571-73 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Petri, Noem, and Scott (VA).
	The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Energy and Commerce for consideration of secs. 312, 601, 727, 3111, 3113, 3114, 3117, 3118, 3132, 3133, 3151, and 3202 of the House bill and secs 736, 758, 914, 3118, 3122, 3152-54, 3156, and 5022 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Walden, Whitfield, and Waxman.
	The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Financial Services for consideration of sec. 661 of the House bill and secs. 651-55, subtitle E of title XII, and title L of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Capito, Huizenga (MI), and Perlmutter.
	The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Foreign Affairs for consideration of secs. 227, 230, 335, 355, 952, 1013, 1033, 1035, 1037, 1041, 1043, 1097, 1111, 1202, 1203, 1212, 1213, 1217, 1219, 1234, 1237, 1238, 1240, 1240A, 1240B, 1240C, 1243, 1245-47, 1301, 1303, 1531-33, title XVII, secs. 3120, 3121, and 3123 of the House bill and secs. 237, 342, 873, subtitle F of title VIII, secs. 1013, 1031, 1033, 1042, 1045, 1050, 1093, 1201-04, 1212-15, 1217, 1218, 1223, 1224, 1241, 1242, 1247, 1248, subtitle E of title XII, secs. 1301, 1531, 1532, 1534, 3114 and 5023 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Ros-Lehtinen, Royce, and Berman.
	The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Homeland Security for consideration of sec. 1111 of the House bill and sec. 1803 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: King (NY), Turner (NY), and Thompson (MS).
	The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on the Judiciary for consideration of secs. 564, 593, 599, 1033, 1084, 1088, 1099C, 1707, and 1709 of the House bill and secs. 653, 736, 844, 844A, 897, 899, 1033, 1092, 1096, 1099C, 5021, 5024, subtitle E of title XII, and title LI of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Smith (TX), Lungren, Daniel E., and Conyers.
	The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Natural Resources for consideration of secs. 316, 317, 601, 2841, 2846, and 2861 of the House bill and secs. 271, 312, 1091, 1433, title XIX, and sec. 2842 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Hastings (WA), Bishop (UT), and Markey.
	The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform for consideration of secs. 313, 651, 663, 801, 812, 833, 952, 1101-04, 1111, 1616, 1683, 1702, 1704-06, and 2811 of the House bill and secs. 641, 822, 825, 844, 844A, 892, 894-96, 903, 1099A, 1101-04, and subtitle B of title LIII of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Issa, Walberg, and Cummings.
	The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology for consideration of secs. 916, 1074, 1603, 1617, 1661, and 3158 of the House bill and secs. 271, 912, 1046, title XVIII, secs. 3153, 3159 and 3504 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Hall, Biggert, and Johnson, E. B.
	The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Small Business for consideration of secs. 1611, 1621-23, 1631, 1632, 1641, 1651-58, 1661, 1671-73, 1681-83, 1691, 1693a, 1695, and 1697 of the House bill and secs. 848, 888, 889E, 1090, and 1099E of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Graves (MO), Herrera Beutler, and Velazquez.
	The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure for consideration of secs. 334, 535, 601, 704, 1074, 1078, 2801, and 3509 of the House bill and secs. 521, 1803, 1804, 3503-05, 3508, and 3509 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Mica, Coble, and Bishop (NY).
	The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Veterans' Affairs for consideration of secs. 355, 564, 565, 664, and 728 of the House bill and secs. 642, 755, 756, 759-64, 1044, 1087, 1090, 1097, 1099B, and title L of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Bilirakis, Lamborn, and Michaud.
	Conferees agreed to file conference report.
	Mr. Rigell asked unanimous consent that managers on the part of the House have until midnight on Dec. 18 to file a conference report on H.R. 4310. Agreed to without objection.
	Conference report H. Rept. 112-705 filed. Filed pursuant to previous special order.
	Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 840 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of the conference report to H.R. 4310. The resolution waives all points of order against the conference report and against its consideration. The resolution provides that the conference report shall be considered as read. The previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motion except one hour of debate and one motion to recommit if applicable.
	Rule H. Res. 840 passed House.
	Mr. McKeon brought up conference report H. Rept. 112-705 for consideration under the provisions of H. Res. 840.
	DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on conference report to accompany H.R. 4310.
	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the conference report to accompany H.R. 4310, the Chair put the question on adoption of the conference report and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Smith (WA) demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the conference report until later in the legislative day.
	The House proceeded to consider the conference report H.Rept. 112-705 as unfinished business.
	On agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 315 - 107 (Roll no. 645).
	Motions to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
	Conference papers: Senate report and manager's statement and official papers held at the desk in Senate.
	Conference report considered in Senate.
	Senate agreed to conference report by Yea-Nay Vote. 81 - 14. Record Vote Number: 229.
	Message on Senate action sent to the House.
	Presented to President.
	Signed by President.
	Became Public Law No: 112-239.
	Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
	Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
	Referred to the Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces.
	Referred to the Subcommittee on Strategic Forces.
	Referred to the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities.
	Referred to the Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces.
	Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.
	Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
	Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
	Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .
	Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
	Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 56 - 5.
	Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Armed Services. H. Rept. 112-479.
	Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 335.
	UNANIMOUS CONSENT - Mr. Bartlett asked unanimous consent that the Committee on Armed Services be authorized to file a supplemental report on H.R. 4310.
	Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Armed Services, H. Rept. 112-479, Part II.
	Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 656 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4970 and H.R. 4310. Resolution provides for 1 hour of general debate on H.R. 4970. The amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on the Judiciary, modified by the amendment printed in the report of the Committee on Rules, shall be considered as adopted. Previous question shall be considered as ordered on H.R. 4970, as amended, without intervening motions except one motion to recommit. Resolution provides for 1 hour of general debate on H.R. 4310. No further consideration of H.R. 4310 shall be in order except pursuant to a subsequent order of the House.
	Rule H. Res. 656 passed House.
	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 656.
	Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4970 and H.R. 4310. Resolution provides for 1 hour of general debate on H.R. 4970. The amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on the Judiciary, modified by the amendment printed in the report of the Committee on Rules, shall be considered as adopted. Previous question shall be considered as ordered on H.R. 4970, as amended, without intervening motions except one motion to recommit. Resolution provides for 1 hour of general debate on H.R. 4310. No further consideration of H.R. 4310 shall be in order except pursuant to a subsequent order of the House.
	House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 656 and Rule XVIII.
	The Speaker designated the Honorable Dennis Ross to act as Chairman of the Committee.
	GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 4310.
	Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 4310 as unfinished business.
	Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 661 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4310. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order. The resolution provides that no further general debate shall be in order. The resolution makes in order as original text for purpose of amendment an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of Rules Committee Print 112-22.
	Rule H. Res. 661 passed House.
	Considered as unfinished business.
	The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions H.Res. 661, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McKeon Manager's amendment No. 1.
	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions H.Res. 661, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the McKeon Amendments En Bloc No. 1.
	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions H.Res. 661, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Kucinich amendment No. 3.
	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions H.Res. 661, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rohrabacher amendment No. 4.
	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Rohrabacher amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Rohrabacher demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions H. Res. 661, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Lee amendment No. 5.
	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Lee amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Lee demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions H. Res. 661, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Connolly (VA) amendment No. 6.
	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Connolly (VA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Connolly (VA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions H. Res. 661, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rooney amendment No. 7.
	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Rooney amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Smith (WA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions H. Res. 661, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bartlett amendment No. 8.
	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Bartlett amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Smith (WA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair post poned further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions H. Res. 661, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Conyers amendment No. 9.
	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions H. Res. 661, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Quigley amendment No. 10.
	The Committee resumed its sitting.
	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions H. Res. 661, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Markey amendment No. 11.
	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Markey amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Markey demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions H. Res. 661, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Polis amendment No. 12.
	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Polis amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Polis demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions H. Res. 661, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the McKeon Amendments En Bloc No. 2.
	UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings were postponed.
	Mr. McKeon moved to rise.
	On motion to rise Agreed to by voice vote.
	Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 4310 as unfinished business.
	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 661, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Coffman amendment No. 17.
	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Coffman amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Coffman demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 661, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Keating amendment No. 18.
	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Keating amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Keating demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 661, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Broun (GA) amendment No. 19.
	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Broun (GA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Broun (GA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 661, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Carson amendment No. 20.
	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Carson amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Carson demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 661, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Wittman amendment No. 24.
	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 661, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Cummings amendment No. 26.
	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Cummings amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Cummings demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 661, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Sablan amendment No. 29.
	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Sablan amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Sablan demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 661, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the McKeon Amendments En Bloc #3.
	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 661, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Johnson (GA) amendment No. 30.
	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Johnson (GA) amendment No. 30, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Johnson (GA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 661, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Johnson (GA) amendment No. 31.
	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Johnson (GA) amendment No. 31, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Johnson (GA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 661, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Price (GA) amendment No. 32.
	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Price (GA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Price (GA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 661, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rigell amendment No. 38.
	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Rigell amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Smith (WA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
March 29, 2012	Introduced in the House by Howard P. McKeon (R-Calif.)

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 661, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gingrey amendment No. 39.

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 661, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Lee (CA) amendment No. 42.

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Lee (CA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Lee (CA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions H. Res. 661, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gohmert amendment No. 45.

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Gohmert amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Smith (WA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions H. Res. 661, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Smith (WA) amendment No. 46.

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Smith (WA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Smith (WA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions H. Res. 661, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Duncan (SC) amendment No. 47.

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Duncan (SC) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Smith (WA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions H. Res. 661, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Coffman (CO) amendment No. 48.

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Coffman (CO) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Coffman (CO) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions H. Res. 661, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Lee (CA) amendment No. 49.

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Lee (CA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Lee (CA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions H. Res. 661, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Lamborn amendment No. 50.

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions H. Res. 661, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Carnahan amendment No. 51.

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions H. Res. 661, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Petri amendment No. 52.

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions H. Res. 661, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bartlett amendment No. 53.

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions H. Res. 661, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Franks (AZ) amendment No. 54.

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Franks (AZ) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Franks (AZ) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions H. Res. 661, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Pearce amendment No. 55.

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Pearce amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Pearce demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

Mr. McKeon moved to rise.

On motion to rise Agreed to by voice vote.

Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 4310 as unfinished business.

Considered as unfinished business.

The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 661, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the McKeon Amendments En Bloc #4.

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 661, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the McKeon Amendments En Bloc #5.

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 661, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the McKeon amendments en bloc #6.

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 661, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rehberg amendment No. 59.

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Rehberg amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Rehberg demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 661, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hunter amendment No. 77.

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 661, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Price (GA) amendment No. 111.

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Price (GA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Price (GA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 661, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Flake amendment N0. 119.

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 661, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Murphy (PA) amendment No. 133.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.

The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 4310.

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.

Mr. Garamendi moved to recommit with instructions to Armed Services.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Garamendi motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to protect American jobs by requiring that naval and U.S. flagged vessels providing service to the Federal Government may not be overhauled, repaired, or maintained in a shipyard outside the U.S. or Guam without a waiver from the Secretary of Defense.

The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.

On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 182 - 236 (Roll no. 290).

On passage Passed by recorded vote: 299 - 120 (Roll no. 291).

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 4310.

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

Senate Committee on Armed Services discharged by Unanimous Consent.

Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.

Senate struck all after the Enacting Clause and substituted the language of S. 3254 amended.

Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

Senate insists on its amendment, asks for a conference, appoints conferees Levin; Lieberman; Reed; Akaka; Nelson NE; Webb; McCaskill; Udall CO; Hagan; Begich; Manchin; Shaheen; Gillibrand; Blumenthal; McCain; Inhofe; Sessions; Chambliss; Wicker; Brown MA; Portman; Ayotte; Collins; Graham; Cornyn; Vitter.

See also S. 3254.

Senate ordered measure printed as passed.

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 829, papers are returned to the Senate.

Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.

Senate vitiated insistence on its amendment, request for a conference, and the appointment of conferees by Unanimous Consent.

Senate vitiated previous passage of the bill.

Senate vitiated previous adoption of the Senate amendment to H.R. 4310.

The Senate amendment (the language of S. 3254, as amended) to the bill, H.R. 4310, was modified with the following amendments: SA 3332 and SA 3333 by Unanimous Consent.

The Senate amendment was agreed to as modified by Unanimous Consent.

Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.

Senate insists on its amendment, asks for a conference, appoints conferees Levin; Lieberman; Reed; Akaka; Nelson NE; Webb; McCaskill; Udall CO; Hagan; Begich; Manchin; Shaheen; Gillibrand; Blumenthal; McCain; Inhofe; Sessions; Chambliss; Wicker; Brown MA; Portman; Ayotte; Collins; Graham; Cornyn; Vitter.

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Mr. McKeon asked unanimous consent that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and agree to a conference.

On motion that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and agree to a conference Agreed to without objection.

Mrs. Davis (CA) moved that the House instruct conferees.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Davis(CA) motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 4310. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the managers on the part of the House at the conference on the disagreeing votes of the two Houses on the Senate amendment to the bill H.R. 4310 be instructed to agree to section 1249 of the Senate amendment (relating to a plan for promoting the security of Afghan women and girls during the security transition process).

The previous question was ordered without objection.

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Davis(CA) motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 4310, the Chair put the question on adoption of the motion to instruct conferees and by voice vote, announced the ayes prevailed. Mrs. Davis(CA) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 4310 until later in the legislative day.

On motion that the House instruct conferees Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 399 - 4 (Roll no. 624).

Mr. McKeon moved to permit closed conference meetings.

On motion to permit closed conference meetings Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 351 - 53 (Roll no. 625).

The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Armed Services for consideration of the House bill and the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: McKeon, Bartlett, Thornberry, Forbes, Miller (FL), Wilson (SC), LoBiondo, Turner (OH), Kline, Rogers (AL), Shuster, Conaway, Wittman, Hunter, Rigell, Hartzler, West, Roby, Smith (WA), Reyes, Sanchez, Loretta, McIntyre, Andrews, Davis (CA), Langevin, Larsen (WA), Cooper, Bordallo, Courtney, Loebsack, Tsongas, and Pingree (ME).

The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence for consideration of matters within the jurisdiction of that committee under clause 11 of rule X: Rogers (MI), Nunes, and Ruppersberger.

The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Education and the Workforce for consideration of secs. 541 and 561 of the House bill and secs. 563 and 571-73 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Petri, Noem, and Scott (VA).

The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Energy and Commerce for consideration of secs. 312, 601, 727, 3111, 3113, 3114, 3117, 3118, 3132, 3133, 3151, and 3202 of the House bill and secs 736, 758, 914, 3118, 3122, 3152-54, 3156, and 5022 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Walden, Whitfield, and Waxman.

The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Financial Services for consideration of sec. 661 of the House bill and secs. 651-55, subtitle E of title XII, and title L of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Capito, Huizenga (MI), and Perlmutter.

The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Foreign Affairs for consideration of secs. 227, 230, 335, 355, 952, 1013, 1033, 1035, 1037, 1041, 1043, 1097, 1111, 1202, 1203, 1212, 1213, 1217, 1219, 1234, 1237, 1238, 1240, 1240A, 1240B, 1240C, 1243, 1245-47, 1301, 1303, 1531-33, title XVII, secs. 3120, 3121, and 3123 of the House bill and secs. 237, 342, 873, subtitle F of title VIII, secs. 1013, 1031, 1033, 1042, 1045, 1050, 1093, 1201-04, 1212-15, 1217, 1218, 1223, 1224, 1241, 1242, 1247, 1248, subtitle E of title XII, secs. 1301, 1531, 1532, 1534, 3114 and 5023 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Ros-Lehtinen, Royce, and Berman.

The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Homeland Security for consideration of sec. 1111 of the House bill and sec. 1803 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: King (NY), Turner (NY), and Thompson (MS).

The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on the Judiciary for consideration of secs. 564, 593, 599, 1033, 1084, 1088, 1099C, 1707, and 1709 of the House bill and secs. 653, 736, 844, 844A, 897, 899, 1033, 1092, 1096, 1099C, 5021, 5024, subtitle E of title XII, and title LI of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Smith (TX), Lungren, Daniel E., and Conyers.

The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Natural Resources for consideration of secs. 316, 317, 601, 2841, 2846, and 2861 of the House bill and secs. 271, 312, 1091, 1433, title XIX, and sec. 2842 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Hastings (WA), Bishop (UT), and Markey.

The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform for consideration of secs. 313, 651, 663, 801, 812, 833, 952, 1101-04, 1111, 1616, 1683, 1702, 1704-06, and 2811 of the House bill and secs. 641, 822, 825, 844, 844A, 892, 894-96, 903, 1099A, 1101-04, and subtitle B of title LIII of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Issa, Walberg, and Cummings.

The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology for consideration of secs. 916, 1074, 1603, 1617, 1661, and 3158 of the House bill and secs. 271, 912, 1046, title XVIII, secs. 3153, 3159 and 3504 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Hall, Biggert, and Johnson, E. B.

The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Small Business for consideration of secs. 1611, 1621-23, 1631, 1632, 1641, 1651-58, 1661, 1671-73, 1681-83, 1691, 1693a, 1695, and 1697 of the House bill and secs. 848, 888, 889E, 1090, and 1099E of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Graves (MO), Herrera Beutler, and Velazquez.

The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure for consideration of secs. 334, 535, 601, 704, 1074, 1078, 2801, and 3509 of the House bill and secs. 521, 1803, 1804, 3503-05, 3508, and 3509 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Mica, Coble, and Bishop (NY).

The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Veterans' Affairs for consideration of secs. 355, 564, 565, 664, and 728 of the House bill and secs. 642, 755, 756, 759-64, 1044, 1087, 1090, 1097, 1099B, and title L of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Bilirakis, Lamborn, and Michaud.

Conferees agreed to file conference report.

Mr. Rigell asked unanimous consent that managers on the part of the House have until midnight on Dec. 18 to file a conference report on H.R. 4310. Agreed to without objection.

Conference report H. Rept. 112-705 filed. Filed pursuant to previous special order.

Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 840 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of the conference report to H.R. 4310. The resolution waives all points of order against the conference report and against its consideration. The resolution provides that the conference report shall be considered as read. The previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motion except one hour of debate and one motion to recommit if applicable.

Rule H. Res. 840 passed House.

Mr. McKeon brought up conference report H. Rept. 112-705 for consideration under the provisions of H. Res. 840.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on conference report to accompany H.R. 4310.

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the conference report to accompany H.R. 4310, the Chair put the question on adoption of the conference report and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Smith (WA) demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the conference report until later in the legislative day.

The House proceeded to consider the conference report H.Rept. 112-705 as unfinished business.

On agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 315 - 107 (Roll no. 645).

Motions to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Conference papers: Senate report and manager's statement and official papers held at the desk in Senate.

Conference report considered in Senate.

Senate agreed to conference report by Yea-Nay Vote. 81 - 14. Record Vote Number: 229.

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Presented to President.

Signed by President.

Became Public Law No: 112-239.

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Strategic Forces.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.

Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 56 - 5.

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Armed Services. H. Rept. 112-479.

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 335.

UNANIMOUS CONSENT - Mr. Bartlett asked unanimous consent that the Committee on Armed Services be authorized to file a supplemental report on H.R. 4310.

Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Armed Services, H. Rept. 112-479, Part II.

Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 656 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4970 and H.R. 4310. Resolution provides for 1 hour of general debate on H.R. 4970. The amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on the Judiciary, modified by the amendment printed in the report of the Committee on Rules, shall be considered as adopted. Previous question shall be considered as ordered on H.R. 4970, as amended, without intervening motions except one motion to recommit. Resolution provides for 1 hour of general debate on H.R. 4310. No further consideration of H.R. 4310 shall be in order except pursuant to a subsequent order of the House.

Rule H. Res. 656 passed House.

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 656.

Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4970 and H.R. 4310. Resolution provides for 1 hour of general debate on H.R. 4970. The amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on the Judiciary, modified by the amendment printed in the report of the Committee on Rules, shall be considered as adopted. Previous question shall be considered as ordered on H.R. 4970, as amended, without intervening motions except one motion to recommit. Resolution provides for 1 hour of general debate on H.R. 4310. No further consideration of H.R. 4310 shall be in order except pursuant to a subsequent order of the House.

House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 656 and Rule XVIII.

The Speaker designated the Honorable Dennis Ross to act as Chairman of the Committee.

GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 4310.

Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 4310 as unfinished business.

Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 661 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4310. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order. The resolution provides that no further general debate shall be in order. The resolution makes in order as original text for purpose of amendment an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of Rules Committee Print 112-22.

Rule H. Res. 661 passed House.

Considered as unfinished business.

The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions H.Res. 661, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McKeon Manager's amendment No. 1.

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions H.Res. 661, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the McKeon Amendments En Bloc No. 1.

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions H.Res. 661, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Kucinich amendment No. 3.

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions H.Res. 661, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rohrabacher amendment No. 4.

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Rohrabacher amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Rohrabacher demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions H. Res. 661, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Lee amendment No. 5.

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Lee amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Lee demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions H. Res. 661, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Connolly (VA) amendment No. 6.

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Connolly (VA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Connolly (VA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions H. Res. 661, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rooney amendment No. 7.

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Rooney amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Smith (WA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions H. Res. 661, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bartlett amendment No. 8.

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Bartlett amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Smith (WA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair post poned further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions H. Res. 661, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Conyers amendment No. 9.

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions H. Res. 661, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Quigley amendment No. 10.

The Committee resumed its sitting.

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions H. Res. 661, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Markey amendment No. 11.

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Markey amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Markey demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions H. Res. 661, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Polis amendment No. 12.

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Polis amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Polis demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions H. Res. 661, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the McKeon Amendments En Bloc No. 2.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings were postponed.

Mr. McKeon moved to rise.

On motion to rise Agreed to by voice vote.

Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 4310 as unfinished business.

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 661, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Coffman amendment No. 17.

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Coffman amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Coffman demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 661, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Keating amendment No. 18.

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Keating amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Keating demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 661, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Broun (GA) amendment No. 19.

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Broun (GA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Broun (GA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 661, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Carson amendment No. 20.

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Carson amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Carson demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 661, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Wittman amendment No. 24.

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 661, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Cummings amendment No. 26.

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Cummings amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Cummings demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 661, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Sablan amendment No. 29.

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Sablan amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Sablan demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 661, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the McKeon Amendments En Bloc #3.

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 661, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Johnson (GA) amendment No. 30.

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Johnson (GA) amendment No. 30, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Johnson (GA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 661, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Johnson (GA) amendment No. 31.

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Johnson (GA) amendment No. 31, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Johnson (GA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 661, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Price (GA) amendment No. 32.

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Price (GA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Price (GA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 661, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rigell amendment No. 38.

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Rigell amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Smith (WA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

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H.R.4310: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013

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