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Cloture invoked on S.2848, WRDA, as amended Floor Updates
September 14, 2016 03:39 PMBy a vote of 94-3, the Senate invoked cloture on S.2848, WRDA, as amended. There will now be up to 30 hours of post-cloture debate. By consent, the post-cloture debate time will count as if cloture was invoked at 1:00am, Wednesday, September 14th. Senators will be notified when the next vote is …
Now voting on the motion to invoke cloture on S.2848, WRDA, as amended Votes
September 14, 2016 03:12 PMBy a vote of 85-12, the Senate waived the Enzi budget point of order with respect to Inhofe-Boxer substitute amendment #4979, as amended. Then, by voice vote, the Senate adopted of Inhofe-Boxer substitute amendment #4979, as amended. At 3:11pm, the Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on S.2848, WRDA, as …
Now voting on the motion to waive the Enzi budget point of order Votes
September 14, 2016 02:41 PM2:40pm, the Senate began at 15 minute roll call vote on the motion to waive the Enzi budget point of order with respect to Inhofe-Boxer substitute amendment #4979, as amended. Next votes: Adoption of Inhofe-Boxer substitute amendment #4979, as amended (voice vote expected). Motion to invoke cloture on S.2848, WRDA, as amended, if …
Senate resumes consideration of S.2848, WRDA; 2:45pm roll call vote reminder Floor Updates
September 14, 2016 12:20 PMThe Senate has resumed consideration of S.2848, Water Resources Development Act. By consent, the time from 2:00pm to 2:25pm will be controlled by Senator Manchin. The time from 2:25pm until 2:45pm will be reserved as follows: -10 minutes for Senator Enzi -5 minutes each for Senators Inhofe and Boxer As a reminder, at 2:45pm the Senate will proceed to up to 3 roll call votes: Motion to waive the budget point of order Adoption of Inhofe-Boxer substitute amendment #4979, as amended …
Schedule for Wednesday, September 14, 2016 Senate Schedule
September 14, 2016 09:30 AMThe Senate stands adjourned until 9:30am on Wednesday, September 14, 2016. Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 11:00am, with the Democrats controlling the time from 10:00am to 10:30am, and the Republicans controlling the time from 10:30am to 11:00am. Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of S.2848, WRDA. At 2:45pm, all post-cloture time with respect to Inhofe-Boxer substitute amendment #4979, as amended, will be …
Wrap Up for Tuesday, September 13, 2016 Wrap Up
September 13, 2016 06:52 PMNo Roll Call Votes Legislative Business Agreed to H.Con.Res. 131, Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the District of Columbia Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run. Adopted S.Res. 485, resolution to encourage the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to abide by constitutional provisions regarding the holding of presidential elections in 2016, with the aim of ensuring a peaceful and orderly democratic transition of power. Adopted S.Res.557, Designating …
Senate agrees to Inhofe-Boxer SA#5042; series of roll call votes expected tomorrow, 9/14 Floor Updates
September 13, 2016 05:57 PMThis evening, the Senate agreed to the Inhofe-Boxer amendment #5042, as modified, to Inhofe-Boxer amendment #4979 (substitute) to S.2848, the Water Resources Development Act. The Senate is now in a period of morning business. We expect the Republicans to raise a budget point of order against the substitute tomorrow. Negotiations continue on when the Senate will vote on a motion to waive the point of order, adoption of the substitute, and cloture on the underlying bill. Senators will be …
Cotton objects to confirming US Court of Federal Claims nominations Floor Updates
September 13, 2016 05:48 PMSenator Coons asked unanimous consent that the Senate take up and confirm the following nominations: Executive Calendar #27 Nancy B. Firestone - to be a Judge of the United States Court of Federal Claims for a term of fifteen years Executive Calendar #28 Thomas L. Halkowski - to be a Judge of the United States Court of Federal Claims for a term of fifteen years Executive Calendar #29 Patricia M. McCarthy - to be a Judge of the United States Court of Federal Claims for a term of fifteen …
Durbin objects to Gardner request to move to H.R.5293, DoD appropriations Floor Updates
September 13, 2016 05:17 PMSenator Gardner asked unanimous consent that following the disposition of H.R.5325, the vehicle for the short-term CR, the Senate proceed to H.R.5293, the Department of Defense Appropriations bill. Senator Durbin objected. Unofficial transcript of the exchange below: { NOT AN OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT OF THE SENATE PROCEEDINGS.} SENATOR DURBIN: I KNOW THAT THEY ARE CONSCIENTIOUS AND COMMITTED TO OUR NATIONAL DEFENSE AND SECURITY AND TO THE MEN AND WOMEN THAT MAKE IT POSSIBLE. I HAVE …
Schedule for Tuesday, September 13, 2016 Senate Schedule
September 13, 2016 10:00 AMThe Senate stands adjourned until 10:00am on Tuesday, September 13, 2016. Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of S.2848, WRDA. As a reminder, during today's session, cloture was invoked on Inhofe-Boxer substitute amendment #4979. All time during adjournment, recess, and morning business will count post-cloture. Senators will be notified when this vote is scheduled. The Senate will recess from 12:30pm until 2:15pm to allow for the weekly caucus meetings. As a …
Wrap-up for Monday, September 12, 2016 Wrap Up
September 12, 2016 06:46 PMRoll Call Votes Motion to invoke cloture on Inhofe-Boxer substitute amendment #4979; invoked 90-1. No Legislative Business No Executive …
Roll Call Vote on cloture on substitute amendment to S.2848, WRDA Votes
September 12, 2016 05:34 PM5:30pm The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the Inhofe-Boxer substitute amendment to S.2848, the Water Resources Development Act. If cloture is invoked, there would then be up to 30 hours of debate followed by a roll call vote on adoption of the amendment. The Senate would then immediately proceed to vote on the motion to invoke cloture on S.2848, WRDA, as amended, if amended. There will be no further roll call votes during today's …
McConnell files cloture on MTP to Cal.#516, H.R.5325, Legislative Branch appropriations Floor Updates
September 12, 2016 03:49 PMDuring today's session, Senator McConnell moved to proceed to Calendar #516, H.R.5325, making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017, and filed cloture on that motion. We expect this to be the legislative vehicle for the short-term CR. We expect this cloture vote to occur upon disposition of S.2848, Water Resources Development …
5:30pm roll call vote reminder; 3:30pm filing deadline today Floor Updates
September 12, 2016 03:23 PMAs a reminder, during Thursday's session last week, Senator McConnell filed cloture on Inhofe-Boxer substitute amendment #4979 and on the on the underlying bill S.2848, the Water Resources Development Act. The filing deadline for 1st degree amendments to the substitute and underlying bill is set for 3:30pm today. At 5:30pm today, there will be a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the Inhofe-Boxer substitute amendment. If cloture is invoked, there would then be up to 30 hours …
Schedule for Monday, September 12, 2016 Senate Schedule
September 12, 2016 03:00 PMThe Senate stands adjourned until 3:00pm on Monday, September 12, 2016. Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of S.2848, the Water Resources Development Act. During today's session, Senator McConnell filed cloture on Inhofe-Boxer substitute amendment #4979 and on the on the underlying bill S.2848, the Water Resources Development Act. The filing deadline for 1st degree amendments to the substitute and underlying bill is set for 3:30pm on Monday, September …
Wrap-up for Thursday, September 8, 2016 Wrap Up
September 08, 2016 05:09 PMRoll Call Votes Confirmation of Executive Calendar #685, Peter Michael McKinley, to be Ambassador to Brazil; confirmed 92-0. Legislative Business By voice vote, agreed to the following amendments to S.2848, WRDA: Heller SA #4981 (rural Western water) Merkley SA #4991 (loan forgiveness) Passed H.R.3969, Jesse Dean VA Clinic Adopted S.Res.549, 9/11 Aviation first responders Adopted S.Res.550, Women at the Naval Academy Completed the Rule 14 process to place the following bills …
McConnell files cloture on S.2848, WRDA; Monday amendment filing deadlines Floor Updates
September 08, 2016 02:20 PMDuring today's session, Senator McConnell filed cloture on Inhofe-Boxer substitute amendment #4979. He then filed cloture on the underlying bill S.2848, the Water Resources Development Act. The filing deadline for 1st degree amendments to the substitute and underlying bill is set for 3:30pm on Monday, September 12. The cloture vote on the substitute amendment is expected to be at 5:30pm on Monday. If cloture is invoked, there would then be up to 30 hours of debate followed by a roll call …
Now voting on confirmation of the McKinley nomination Votes
September 08, 2016 01:46 PM1:46pm, the Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #685, the nomination of Peter Michael McKinley, to be Ambassador to …
Cornyn objects to passing S.2952, Stopping Mass Hacking Act Floor Updates
September 08, 2016 01:33 PMSenator Wyden asked unanimous consent that the Senate take up and pass S.2952, Stopping Mass Hacking Act. Senator Cornyn objected. Unofficial transcript of the exchange below: [ram]{13:07:20 NSP} (MR. WYDEN) { NOT AN OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT } WYDEN: MR. PRESIDENT, I WILL SHORTLY -- [ram]{13:07:23 NSP} (THE PRESIDING OFFICER) { NOT AN OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT } THE PRESIDING OFFICER: THE SENATE IS IN A QUORUM CALL. [ram]{13:07:25 NSP} (MR. WYDEN) { NOT AN OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT } WYDEN: I …
Heller #4981 and Merkley #4991 agreed to by voice vote Floor Updates
September 08, 2016 12:15 PMBy voice vote, the Senate agreed to Heller SA #4981 (rural Western water program) and Merkley SA #4991 (loan forgiveness to local irrigation districts) to S.2848, …