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Roll Call Vote on cloture on Thapar (Third Circuit) Votes
May 24, 2017 03:32 PM3:31pm The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #59, the nomination Amul Thapar, of Kentucky, to be US Circuit Judge for the Sixth …
Roll Call Vote on confirmation of Sullivan (Depty Secty of State) Votes
May 24, 2017 03:02 PM3:01pm The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on confirmation of the nomination of John Sullivan to be Deputy Secretary of State; Confirmed: 94-6 Upon disposition of the Sullivan nomination, there would be an immediate cloture vote on the Thapar nomination to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Sixth …
2 Roll Call Votes at 3:00pm Floor Updates
May 24, 2017 01:47 PMThe Senate has resumed consideration of the nomination of John Sullivan to be Deputy Secretary of State, post-cloture. At 3:00pm, the Senate will vote on confirmation of the Sullivan nomination. Upon disposition of the Sullivan nomination, there would be an immediate cloture vote on the Thapar nomination to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Sixth Circuit. If cloture is invoked on the Thapar nomination, there would be up to 30 hours of debate on the nomination. We expect that vote to occur around …
Schedule for Wednesday, May 24, 2017 Senate Schedule
May 23, 2017 06:17 PMThe Senate stands adjourned until 10:00am on Wednesday, May 24, 2017. Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of Executive Calendar #58, the nomination of John Sullivan, to be Deputy Secretary of State. If all post cloture time is used, the vote will occur at approximately 5:30pm. As a reminder, cloture has also been filed on Executive Calendar #59, the nomination of Amul R. Thapar, of Kentucky, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Sixth Circuit. Unless an …
Wrap Up for Tuesday, May 23, 2017 Wrap Up
May 23, 2017 06:17 PMRoll Call Votes Motion to invoke cloture on John Sullivan to be Deputy Secretary of State; invoked: 93-6. No Legislative Business No Executive …
Roll Call Vote on cloture on Sullivan nomination (Dept'y Sect'y of CIA) Votes
May 23, 2017 11:01 AM11:00am The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #58, the nomination of John Sullivan, to be Deputy Secretary of State; Invoked: …
Wrap Up for Monday, May 22, 2017 Wrap Up
May 22, 2017 06:14 PMRoll Call Votes Confirmation of Terry Branstad to be Ambassador to China; confirmed: 82-13. Legislative Business Adopted S.Res.156, recognizing National Foster Care Month as an opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges of children in the foster-care system, and encouraging Congress to implement policy to improve the lives of children in the foster-care system. Adopted S.Res.175, recognizing the 100th anniversary of the commissioned officer corps of the National Oceanic and …
Schedule for Tuesday, May 23, 2017 Senate Schedule
May 22, 2017 06:14 PMThe Senate stands adjourned until 10:00am on Tuesday, May 23, 2017. Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of Executive Calendar #58, the nomination of John Sullivan, to be Deputy Secretary of State, with the time until the cloture vote equally divided. Unless an agreement is reached, the vote will occur one hour after the Senate convenes, approximately 11:00am. If cloture is invoked, there will then be up to 30 hours of debate followed by a vote on confirmation …
Roll Call Vote on Confirmation of Terry Branstad (China) Votes
May 22, 2017 05:31 PM5:33pm The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #55, the nomination of Terry Branstad, of Iowa, to be Ambassador to China. Confirmed: …
Schedule for Monday, May 22, 2017 Senate Schedule
May 18, 2017 02:23 PMThe Senate stands adjourned until 3:00pm on Monday, May 22, 2017. Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of Executive Calendar #55, the nomination of Terry Branstad, of Iowa, to be Ambassador to China, with the time until 5:30pm equally divided. At 5:30pm, the Senate will vote on confirmation of the Branstad nomination. Additionally, the Senate has reached an agreement that at 11:00am on Tuesday, May 23rd, the Senate will vote on the motion to invoke cloture on …
Wrap Up for Thursday, May 18, 2017 Wrap Up
May 18, 2017 02:23 PMRoll Call Votes Confirmation of Rachel Brand, of Iowa, to be Associate Attorney General; confirmed: 52-46. Motion to invoke cloture on Terry Branstad to be Ambassador to China; agreed to: 86-12. Legislative Business Adopted S.Res.172, designating May 2017, as "Older Americans Month". Adopted S.Res.173, designating the week of May 15 through May 21, 2017, as "National Police Week". Executive Business Confirmed by voice vote: Executive Calendar #56, the nomination of Todd Philip …
Roll Call Vote on cloture on Branstad nomination (Amb. to China) Votes
May 18, 2017 02:20 PM12:30pm The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #55, the nomination of Terry Branstad, of Iowa, to be Ambassador to China. invoked: …
Floor Update: Now Voting on Brand nomination (Associate AG) Votes
May 18, 2017 12:01 PM12:02m The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar 35, the nomination of Rachel Brand, of Iowa, to be Associate Attorney General; Confirmed: 52-46 Next: Cloture on Executive Calendar #55, the nomination of Terry Branstad, of Iowa, to be Ambassador to China (roll call); Confirmation of Executive Calendar #56, the nomination of Todd Philip Haskell, of Florida, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Congo (voice vote) Confirmation of Executive Calendar …
2 roll call votes at noon/agreement on Haskell and Mushingi nominations Floor Updates
May 18, 2017 10:24 AMThe Senate has resumed consideration of the nomination of Rachel Brand, of Iowa, to be Associate Attorney General, post-cloture, with the time until 12:00 noon equally divided. At 12:00 noon, the Senate will vote on confirmation of the Brand nomination. Immediately upon disposition of the Brand nomination, the Senate will vote on the motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #55, the nomination of Terry Branstad, of Iowa, to be Ambassador to China. If cloture is invoked on the Branstad …
Schedule for Thursday, May 18, 2017 Senate Schedule
May 17, 2017 05:55 PMThe Senate stands adjourned until 10:00am on Thursday, May 18, 2017. Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of the nomination of Rachel Brand, of Iowa, to be Associate Attorney General, post-cloture, with the time until 12:00 noon equally divided. At 12:00 noon, the Senate will vote on confirmation of the Brand nomination. Immediately upon disposition of the Brand nomination, the Senate will vote on the motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #55, the …
Wrap Up for Wednesday, May 17, 2017 Wrap Up
May 17, 2017 05:55 PMRoll Call Votes Motion to invoke cloture on the nomination of Rachel Brand, of Iowa, to be Associate Attorney General: invoked: 51-47. Legislative Business Adopted by voice vote S.Res.160, DOD Laboratory Day. Adopted by voice vote S.Res.161, National Travel and Tourism Week. No Executive …
Roll Call Vote on cloture on Brand nomination Votes
May 17, 2017 12:00 PMAt 12:01pm, the Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the nomination of Rachel Brand to be Associate Attorney General; Invoked: …
Schedule for Wednesday, May 17, 2017 Senate Schedule
May 16, 2017 06:14 PMThe Senate stands adjourned until 9:30am on Wednesday, May 17, 2017. Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of the nomination of Rachel Brand, of Iowa, to be Associate Attorney General, with the time until 12:00 noon equally divided. At 12:00 noon, the Senate will vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the Brand nomination, and if cloture is invoked it will be as if invoked at 1:00am. There will then be up to 30 hours of debate followed by a vote on confirmation …
Wrap Up for Tuesday, May 16, 2017 Wrap Up
May 16, 2017 06:14 PMRoll Call Votes Confirmation of Jeffrey Rosen to be Deputy Secretary of Transportation; confirmed: 56-42. Legislative Business Passed S.867, Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act of 2017. Passed S.J.Res.22, WMATA. Passed Calendar #19, S.419 - Public Service Officers Benefits Improvement with Grassley amendment. Passed Calendar #75, S.583 - American Law Enforcement Heroes Act. Passed Calendar #74, S.139 - Rapid DNA Act. Adopted S.Res.163, Teacher Appreciation …
Roll Call Vote on Confirmation of Jeffrey Rosen (Transportation) Votes
May 16, 2017 05:16 PM5:17pm The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on confirmation of Jeffrey Rosen to be Deputy Secretary of Transportation. Confirmed: …