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Senate reconvenes; Schumer objects to committee consent; Senate continues Tillerson debate Floor Updates
January 31, 2017 02:05 PMThe Senate has reconvened. Senator McConnell asked unanimous consent for committees to meet during today's session and that the consents be agreed to, en bloc. Senator Schumer objected. The Senate continues to debate the nomination of Rex Tillerson to be Secretary of State, …
Roll Call Vote on confirmation of Chao (Transportation) Votes
January 31, 2017 12:33 PM12:33pm The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #4, Elaine L. Chao, of Kentucky, to be Secretary of Transportation. …
Schedule for Tuesday, January 31, 2017 Senate Schedule
January 31, 2017 12:00 PMThe Senate stands adjourned until 12:00 noon on Tuesday, January 31, 2017. Following any leader remarks, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider the nomination of Executive Calendar #4, Elaine L. Chao, of Kentucky, to be Secretary of Transportation. There will be 20 minutes of debate equally divided followed by a vote on confirmation of the nomination. As a reminder, during today's session the Senate invoked cloture on the nomination of Rex Tillerson to be Secretary of …
Wrap Up for Monday, January 30, 2017 Wrap Up
January 30, 2017 10:48 PMRoll Call Votes Motion to invoke cloture on the nomination of Rex Tillerson to be Secretary of State; invoked: 56-43. No Legislative Business No Executive …
Roll Call Vote on cloture on Tillerson nomination (State) Votes
January 30, 2017 05:27 PM5:25pm The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #2, Rex Tillerson, to be Secretary of State. Agreed to: …
Cotton objects to Schumer consent requests Floor Updates
January 30, 2017 05:26 PMLeader Schumer asked unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of Senator Feinstein's bill, S.240, introduced earlier today; that there be 2 hours of debate equally divided and that upon the use or yielding back of time, the Senate proceed to vote on passage of the bill. Senator Cotton objected. Leader Schumer then asked consent that the cloture vote on Calendar #2, Rex Tillerson for Secretary of State, be postponed until: Executive Order 137 of Friday, …
Schedule for Friday, January 27, and Monday, January 30, 2017 Senate Schedule
January 27, 2017 10:00 AMThe Senate stands adjourned until 10:00am on Friday, January 27, 2017 for a pro forma session only with no business conducted. When the Senate adjourns on Friday it will next convene at 3:00pm on Monday, January 30. On Monday, following any leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 5:00pm. At 5:00pm, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to resume consideration of Executive Calendar #2, Rex Tillerson, to be Secretary of State. There will be 30 minutes …
Wrap Up for Tuesday, January 24, 2017 Wrap Up
January 24, 2017 06:49 PMRoll Call Votes Confirmation of Nikki Haley to be UN Ambassador; confirmed: 96-4. Legislative Business Adopted S.Res.26, National School Choice Week. No Executive …
Roll Call Vote on Haley (UN Ambassador) Votes
January 24, 2017 05:32 PMThe Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #6 and #7, the nomination of Nikki Haley to be UN Ambassador. The nomination was confirmed …
5:30pm roll call vote on confirmation of Haley nomination (UN) Floor Updates
January 24, 2017 03:11 PMThe Senate has reached an agreement that at 5:00pm today, the Senate proceed to the consideration of Executive Calendar #6 and #7, the nomination of Nikki Haley to be UN Ambassador, with 30 minutes of debate equally divided followed by a vote on confirmation of the nomination. 5:30pm - 1 roll call vote Confirmation of the nomination of Nikki Haley to be UN …
Schedule for Tuesday, January 24, 2017 Senate Schedule
January 24, 2017 10:45 AMThe Senate stands adjourned until 10:45am on Tuesday, January 24, 2017. Following any leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business with Republicans controlling the first 15 minutes and Democrats controlling the next 30 minutes. The Senate will recess from 12:30pm until 2:15pm to allow for the weekly caucus meetings. Roll call votes are possible during Tuesday's …
Wrap Up for Monday, January 23, 2017 Wrap Up
January 23, 2017 08:20 PMRoll Call Votes Confirmation of Mike Pompeo, to be Director of the CIA; confirmed: 66-32. Legislative Business Adopted S.Res.19, denouncing the deadly attack at Fort Lauderdale- Hollywood International Airport, honoring the lives of the victims, offering condolences to their families, friends, and all those affected, and commending the efforts of law enforcement and emergency response personnel in responding to the incident. No Executive …
Roll Call Vote on confirmation of Pompeo (CIA) Votes
January 23, 2017 07:03 PM7:01pm The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #1, Mike Pompeo, of Kansas, to be Director of the Central Intelligence Agency. Confirmed: …
Schedule for Monday, January 23, 2017 Senate Schedule
January 23, 2017 03:00 PMThe Senate stands adjourned until 3:00pm on Monday, January 23, 2017. Following any leader remarks, the Senate with proceed to Executive Session to resume consideration of the nomination of Mike Pompeo to be Director of the Central Intelligence Agency. There will be up to 6 hours of debate, equally divided, followed by a roll call vote on confirmation of the Pompeo nomination. If all time is used (6 hours, equally divided) roll call vote at approximately 9:00pm Confirmation of Mike …
Wrap Up for Friday, January 20, 2017 Wrap Up
January 20, 2017 06:42 PMRoll Call Votes Confirmation of James Mattis to be Secretary of Defense; confirmed: 98-1. Confirmation of John Kelly to be Secretary of Homeland Security; confirmed: 88-11. Motion to proceed to the consideration of Mike Pompeo to be Director of the Central Intelligence Agency; agreed to: 89-8. Legislative Business Adopted S.Res.16, Majority Rules Committee Membership. Adopted S.Res.17, Minority Rules Committee Membership. No Executive …
Roll Call Vote on MTP to Pompeo nomination Votes
January 20, 2017 06:18 PM6:16pm The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on the motion to proceed to the nomination of Mike Pompeo to be Director of the Central Intelligence …
Mattis nomination confirmed; MTP vote on Pompeo nomination tonight, confirmation vote on Monday; Senate now voting on confirmation of Kelly nomination Votes
January 20, 2017 06:01 PMThe Senate confirmed the Mattis nomination by a vote of 98-1. Following the vote, Senator McConnell asked unanimous consent that following disposition of the Kelly nomination, the Senate confirm Mike Pompeo to be Director of the Central Intelligence Agency by unanimous consent. Senator Wyden objected. The Senate then reached an agreement to vote on the motion to proceed to consideration of the Pompeo nomination tonight; that following Leader remarks on Monday, January 23rd, there be 6 …
Roll Call Vote on confirmation of Mattis nomination Votes
January 20, 2017 04:57 PM4:55pm The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on confirmation of James Mattis to be Secretary of Defense. Confirmed: 98-1. Next Confirmation of John Kelly to be Secretary of Homeland …
2 roll call votes at approximately 4:50pm Floor Updates
January 20, 2017 04:35 PMThe Senate has reached an agreement to consider the nominations of: James N. Mattis, to be Secretary of Defense John F. Kelly, to be Secretary of Homeland Security. That there be 20 minutes of debate equally divided in the usual form, and upon the use or yielding back of time, the Senate vote on the nominations in the order listed. If all time is used, 2 roll call votes at approximately 4:50pm Confirmation of James Mattis to be Secretary of Defense Confirmation of John Kelly to be …
Schedule for Friday, January 20, 2017 Senate Schedule
January 20, 2017 04:00 PMThe Senate stands adjourned until 4:00pm on Friday, January 20, 2017. For the information of all Senators, on Friday, January 20th, the 58th Presidential Inauguration will be held. Senators should gather in the Senate Chamber at 10:00am so that we may proceed as a body to the West Front of the Capitol and the Inaugural Platform. On Friday, following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business. Senator McConnell announced that roll call votes are …