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McConnell files cloture on Verma nomination; Senate proceeds to consideration of H.J.Res.58 Floor Updates
March 07, 2017 04:31 PMSenator McConnell filed cloture on the nomination of Executive Calendar #18, Seema Verma, to be Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services; that cloture petition will ripen one hour after the Senate convenes on Thursday, March 9th. Senator McConnell then moved to proceed by voice vote to H.J.Res.58, providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to teacher preparation …
Roll Call Vote on Passage of H.J.Res.4 Votes
March 07, 2017 03:59 PM3:59pm The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on passage of H.J.Res.44, disapproving the BLM Rule Establishing Procedures to Prepare, Revise, or Amend Land Use Plans. Passed: …
Schedule for Tuesday, March 7, 2017 Senate Schedule
March 06, 2017 06:59 PMThe Senate stands adjourned until 10:00am on Tuesday, March 7, 2017. Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of H.J.Res.44, disapproving the BLM Rule Establishing Procedures to Prepare, Revise, or Amend Land Use Plans, with 8 hours of debate remaining, equally divided. Upon the use or yielding back of time, the Senate will vote on passage of the joint …
Wrap Up for Monday, March 6, 2017 Wrap Up
March 06, 2017 06:59 PMRoll Call Votes Passage of H.J.Res.37; passed: 49-48. No Legislative Business No Executive …
Roll Call Vote - Adoption of H.J.Res.37 Votes
March 06, 2017 06:03 PM6:02 pm, the Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on adoption of H.J. Res. 37, Disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Defense, the General Services Administration, and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration relating to the Federal Acquisition Regulation. H.J.Res.37 was adopted by a vote of 49 - …
Schedule for Monday, March 6, 2017 Senate Schedule
March 02, 2017 06:01 PMThe Senate stands adjourned until 2:00pm on Monday, March 6, 2017. Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of H.J.Res.37, disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Defense, the General Services Administration, and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration relating to the Federal Acquisition Regulation, with the time until 6:00pm equally divided. At 6:00pm, all time will expire and the Senate will vote on passage of the joint …
Wrap Up for Thursday, March 2, 2017 Wrap Up
March 02, 2017 06:01 PMRoll Call Votes Confirmation of Ben Carson to be Secretary, HUD; confirmed: 58-41. Motion to invoke cloture on the nomination of Rick Perry to be Secretary of Energy; invoked: 62-37. Confirmation of Rick Perry to be Secretary of Energy; confirmed: 62-37. Motion to proceed to H.J.Res.37; agreed to: 51-46. Legislative Business Adopted S.Res.79, Read Across America Day. Adopted S.Res.80, World Wildlife Day. No Executive …
Roll Call Vote Motion to Proceed to H.J.Res.37 Votes
March 02, 2017 02:15 PM2:12 pm, the Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on confirmation on the motion proceed to H.J. Res. 37, Disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Defense, the General Services Administration, and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration relating to the Federal Acquisition Regulation. The motion proceed was adopted by a vote of 51-46. No further votes are expected this …
Roll Call Vote on Confirmation of Rick Perry (Energy) Votes
March 02, 2017 01:49 PM1:46pm, the Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on confirmation of the nomination of Rick Perry to be Secretary of Energy. Rick Perry was confirmed to be Secretary of Energy by a vote of 62-37. Immediately following this vote it is possible the Senate will vote on a motion proceed to H.J. Res. 37, Disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Defense, the General Services Administration, and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration relating to the Federal Acquisition …
Roll Call Vote on Cloture on Rick Perry (Energy) Votes
March 02, 2017 10:34 AM10:34am The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the nomination of Rick Perry to be Secretary of Energy. invoked: …
Roll Call Vote on Confirmation of Ben Carson (HUD) Votes
March 02, 2017 10:02 AM10:02am The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on confirmation of Ben Carson to be Secretary, Housing and Urban Development. confirmed: 58-41 Next: Motion to invoke cloture on Rick Perry to be Secretary of …
Schedule for Thursday, March 2, 2017 Senate Schedule
March 01, 2017 04:37 PMThe Senate stands adjourned until 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 2, 2017. Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session and resume consideration of the nomination of Ben Carson to be Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, with 20 minutes for debate, followed by a vote on confirmation of the nomination. Upon disposition of the Carson nomination, the Senate will vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the nomination of James Richard Perry to be Secretary of …
Wrap Up for Wednesday, March 1, 2017 Wrap Up
March 01, 2017 04:37 PMRoll Call Votes Confirmation of Ryan Zinke to be Secretary, DOI; confirmed: 68-31. Motion to invoke cloture on the nomination of Ben Carson to be Secretary, HUD; invoked: 62-37. Legislative Business Adopted S.Res.74, congratulating the State of Nebraska on the 150th anniversary of the admission of that State into the United States. Adopted S.Res.77, supporting the goals and ideals of Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week. No Executive …
Roll Call Vote on Cloture on Ben Carson (HUD) Votes
March 01, 2017 11:06 AM11:06am The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the nomination of Ben Carson to be Secretary of Housing and Urban …
Roll Call Vote on Confirmation of Ryan Zinke (Interior) Votes
March 01, 2017 10:34 AM10:33am The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on confirmation of Ryan Zinke to be Secretary of the Interior. Confirmed: 68-31. Next - up to 10 minutes of debate, then: Motion to invoke cloture on the nomination of Ben Carson to be Secretary of Housing and Urban …
Schedule for Wednesday, March 1, 2017 Senate Schedule
March 01, 2017 10:00 AMThe Senate is in recess until 8:25pm tonight and upon reconvening will proceed as a body to the Hall of the House of Representatives for the Joint Session of Congress for President Trump's address. Upon dissolution of the joint session, the Senate will stand adjourned until 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 1, 2017. Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session and resume consideration of the nomination of Ryan Zinke to be Secretary of the Interior, post-cloture, …
Wrap Up for Tuesday, February 28, 2017 Wrap Up
February 28, 2017 05:31 PMNo Roll Call Votes Legislative Business Adopted Calendar #8, S.Res.62, authorizing expenditures by committees of the Senate for periods March 1, 2017 through September 30, 2017, October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018, and October 1, 2018 through February 28, 2019. Adopted S.Res.35, expressing profound concern about the ongoing political, economic, social and humanitarian crisis in Venezuela, urging the release of political prisoners, and calling for respect of constitutional and …
Schedule for Tuesday, February 28, 2017 Senate Schedule
February 28, 2017 10:00 AMThe Senate stands adjourned until 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 28, 2017. Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session and resume consideration of the nomination of Ryan Zinke to be Secretary of the Interior, post-cloture. At 9:00 p.m., President Donald Trump will address a Joint Session of Congress from the Hall of the House of Representatives in the U.S. Capitol. All senators are invited to attend the joint session. The Senate will begin gathering in the …
Wrap Up for Monday, February 27, 2017 Wrap Up
February 27, 2017 08:01 PMRoll Call Votes Confirmation of Wilbur Ross to be Secretary of Commerce; confirmed: 72-27. Motion to invoke cloture on Ryan Zinke to be Secretary of Interior; invoked: 67-31-1. Legislative Business Adopted S.Res.69, celebrating Black History Month. No Executive …
Roll Call Vote on Cloture on Zinke nomination (Interior) Votes
February 27, 2017 07:33 PM7:33pm The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the nomination of Ryan Zinke to be Secretary of Interior. Invoked: …