Wrap Up for Tuesday, September 15, 2015
- Motion to invoke cloture on McConnell substitute amendment #2640 to H.J.Res.61, Iran resolution of disapproval; not invoked: 56-42.
Legislative Business
Passed S.2036, to suspend the current compensation packages for the chief executive officers of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, and for other purposes.
Adopted S.Res.245, designating the week beginning September 13, 2015, as "National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week".
Adopted S.Res.254, recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrating the heritage and culture of Latinos in the United States and the immense contributions of Latinos to the United States.
Adopted S.Res.255, designating the week beginning September 14, 2015, as National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week.
Adopted S.Res.256, designating September 2015 as "School Bus Safety Month".
Began the Rule 14 process to place on the Legislative Calendar of Business S.2035, Federal Employee Fair Treatment Act (Cardin).
Began the Rule 14 process to place on the Legislative Calendar of Business H.R.36, Pain Capable Unborn Child Protection Act (Republican request).
No Executive Business
