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McConnell files cloture on Toomey, Inhofe amendments and H.R.5515, NDAA Floor Updates
June 12, 2018 06:35 PMThis evening Senator McConnell filed cloture on the following items, in the order listed: Toomey amendment #2700 (CIFIUS/REINS)Inhofe substitute amendment #2282, as modified (NDAA reported bill plus managers package I)H.R.5515, NDAA If cloture is invoked, amendments must be germane and timely filed. The filing deadline for first degree amendments is 1:00pm tomorrow. The filing deadline for second degree amendments is one hour prior to the cloture vote. The first cloture motion will ripen …
Graham objects to vote on Lee amendment (indefinite detention) Floor Updates
June 12, 2018 05:38 PMSenator Lee asked unanimous consent that there be 1 hour of debate equally divided prior to a vote on Lee-Feinstein-Cruz amendment #2366 dealing with indefinite detention. …
Pending amendments to H.R.5515, NDAA Floor Updates
June 12, 2018 05:24 PMThe following amendments are pending to the bill, H.R.5515, NDAA: Inhofe SA #2282, as modified (substitute plus managers package I)Toomey SA #2700 (CIFIUS/REINS)Reed SA #2756 to SA #2700 (to ensure congressional authorization of new nuclear weapons)Lee SA #2366 to the language proposed to be stricken/underlying bill (indefinite detainees) Reed SA #2842 to Lee SA #2366 (to ensure congressional authorization of new …
Wrap Up for Monday, June 11, 2018 Wrap Up
June 11, 2018 07:00 PMRoll Call Votes1. Motion to proceed to H.R. 5515, National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA); Agreed To: 94-1 No Legislative Business No Executive …
Schedule for Tuesday, June 12, 2018 Senate Schedule
June 11, 2018 07:00 PMThe Senate stands adjourned until 10:00am tomorrow, Tuesday, June 12, 2018. Following leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of H.R.5515, NDAA.The Senate will recess from 12:30pm until 2:15pm to allow for the weekly caucus …
Substitute, Toomey, Reed, Lee amendments pending Floor Updates
June 11, 2018 06:59 PMBy a vote of 91-4, the Senate adopted the motion to proceed to H.R.5515, NDAA. Senator Inhofe then offered amendment #2282 (substitute) and modified the amendment. At the end of this message, you will find the unofficial transcript of Senator Inhofe’s description of the modification. Senators Toomey, Reed and Lee also offered amendments. The following amendments are pending: Inhofe SA #2282, as modified (substitute)Toomey SA #2700 (CIFIUS)Reed SA #2756 to SA #2700 (to ensure …
Roll Call Vote on MTP to HR 5515, NDAA Votes
June 11, 2018 06:58 PMAt 5:31pm, the Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on adoption of the motion to proceed to H.R.5515, National Defense Authorization Act; Agreed To: …
Schedule for Monday, June 11, 2018 Senate Schedule
June 07, 2018 04:52 PMThe Senate stands adjourned until 3:00pm on Monday, June 11, 2018. Following Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to H.R.5515, National Defense Authorization Act, post-cloture. At 5:30pm, the Senate will vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed. Monday, June 11 at 5:30pm - 1 roll call vote 1. Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to …
Wrap Up for Thursday, June 7, 2018 Wrap Up
June 07, 2018 04:52 PMRoll Call Votes1) Confirmation of Executive Calendar #603, Kenneth L. Marcus, of Virginia, to be Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, Department of Education; confirmed: 50-46.2) Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R.5515, NDAA; invoked: 92-4. Legislative Business Passed S.2734: a bill to designate the Federal building and United States courthouse located at 1300 Victoria Street in Laredo, Texas, as the "George P. Kazen Federal Building and United States …
Roll Call Vote on cloture on MTP to H.R.5515, NDAA Votes
June 07, 2018 02:22 PM1:45pm The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R.5515, NDAA. Agreed to: …
1:45pm cloture vote on motion to proceed to NDAA Floor Updates
June 07, 2018 01:27 PMThe Marcus nomination was confirmed by a vote of 50-46. Following the vote the Senate resumed the , Senator Inhofe asked unanimous consent to adopt the motion to proceed to NDAA, offer the substitute, and vote at 2pm on Boozman amendment #2276 (Poland study) and Reed amendment #2284 (naming McCain Strategic Defense Fellows Program). Senator Paul objected. Senator Paul then asked unanimous consent that once on the bill the Senate vote on his detainee amendment. Senator Inhofe …
Roll Call Vote on confirmation of Marcus nomination Votes
June 07, 2018 12:34 AMAt 12:30pm, the Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #603, Kenneth L. Marcus, of Virginia, to be Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, Department of Education; Confirmed: …
Schedule for Thursday, June 7, 2018 Senate Schedule
June 06, 2018 06:33 PMThe Senate stands adjourned until 10:00am on Thursday, June 7. Following Leader remarks, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider Executive Calendar #603, Kenneth L. Marcus, of Virginia, to be Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, Department of Education, with the time until 12:30pm equally divided. At 12:30pm, the Senate will vote on confirmation of the nomination. Cloture was filed on the motion to proceed to H.R. 5515, National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). With …
Wrap Up for Wednesday, June 6, 2018 Wrap Up
June 06, 2018 06:33 PMRoll Call Votes1) Confirmation of Executive Calendar #625, Annemarie Carney Axon, of Alabama, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Alabama; Confirmed: 83-11 Legislative BusinessPassed H.R.88, Shiloh National Military ParkPassed Cal.172, H.R.1719, John Muir Passed Cal.415, S.1692, Emergency Medical Services Commemorative Passed Cal.432, H.R.1900, Veterans Memorial MuseumPassed Cal.433. S.2857, National Nordic MuseumPassed Cal.434, H.R.1397, GW Parkway …
Roll Call Vote on confirmation of Axon (AL district) Votes
June 06, 2018 11:46 AM11:06am The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #625, Annemarie Carney Axon, of Alabama, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Alabama. Confirmed: …
Schedule for Wednesday, June 6, 2018 Senate Schedule
June 05, 2018 06:28 PMThe Senate stands adjourned until 10:00am on Wednesday, June 6. Following Leader remarks, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session for the consideration of Executive Calendar #625, Annemarie Carney Axon, of Alabama, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Alabama, post-cloture. There will be a roll call vote at 11:00am on confirmation of the nomination. Following the vote, we expect Senator McConnell to move to proceed to the consideration of H.R. …
Wrap Up for Tuesday, June 5, 2018 Wrap Up
June 05, 2018 06:25 PMRoll Call Votes1) Confirmation of Executive Calendar #542, Robert Earl Wier, of Kentucky, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Kentucky; Confirmed: 95-0. 2) Cloture on Executive Calendar #587, Fernando Rodriguez, Jr., of Texas, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Texas; Invoked: 94-1 3) Confirmation of Executive Calendar #587, Fernando Rodriguez, Jr., of Texas, to be United States District Judge for the Southern …
Roll Call Vote on cloture on Axon nomination Votes
June 05, 2018 02:50 PMAt 2:45pm, the Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #625, Annemarie Carney Axon, of Alabama, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Alabama;Invoked: …
Roll Call Vote on confirmation of Rodriguez nomination Votes
June 05, 2018 02:15 PMAt 2:15pm, the Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #587, Fernando Rodriguez, Jr., of Texas, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Texas;Confirmed: 96-0 Next: 1) Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #625, Annemarie Carney Axon, of Alabama, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of …
2:15pm votes on confirmation of Rodriguez and cloture on Axon nominations Floor Updates
June 05, 2018 12:43 PMThe Senate has reached an agreement that results in 2 roll call votes at 2:15pm today. Those votes will be on confirmation of the Rodriguez nomination and cloture on the Axon nomination. The Senate stands in recess until 2:15pm. 2:15pm—2 roll call votes 1) Confirmation of Executive Calendar #587, Fernando Rodriguez, Jr., of Texas, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Texas 2) Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #625, …