Daily Kos: Today in Congress: More Work On The Doomed Appropriations and Student Loan Bills

WEDNESDAY, MAY 9TH
On Wednesday, the House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for morning hour and 12:00 p.m. for legislative business. First votes expected: 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Last votes expected: 11:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.

One Minute Speeches (15 per side)

Legislation Considered Under Suspension of the Rules:

1) H.R. 2072 - Securing American Jobs Through Exports Act of 2011, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Gary Miller / Financial Services Committee)

2) H.R. 4133 - United States-Israel Enhanced Security Cooperation Act of 2012, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Eric Cantor / Foreign Affairs Committee)

Continue Consideration of H.R. 5326 - Making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013, and for other purposes (Open Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Frank Wolf / Appropriations Committee)

The rule provides for no further general debate and makes in order any amendment offered that complies with the House rules.

Special Order Speeches


Senate Floor Schedule for Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Convenes: 9:30am

Following the prayer and pledge, the Majority Leader will be recognized.

It is Majority Leader Reid’s intention to resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S.2343, the Stop Student Loan Interest Rate Hike Act upon convening on Wednesday. We expect to equally divide the first hour between the two Leaders or their designees with the Republicans controlling the first 30 minutes and the Majority controlling the second 30 minutes.


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