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Cloture filed on conference report to accompany H.R.2577, MilCon/VA/Zika Floor Updates
June 23, 2016 02:48 PMBy a vote of 67-31, the Johnson amendment was tabled. Senator McConnell then turned to the consideration of the conference report to accompany H.R.2577, MilCon/VA/Zika, and filed cloture on the conference report. We expect to vote on confirmation of a judge Monday evening and cloture on the conference report on Tuesday. Another message will be sent when those votes are …
Roll Call Vote on McConnell motion to table Johnson amendment 4859 (background checks) Votes
June 23, 2016 02:27 PMAt 2:27pm, the Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on McConnell motion to table Johnson amendment #4859 (background checks); Tabled: …
now voting on McConnell motion to table re: Collins SA #4858 Votes
June 23, 2016 02:02 PM2:02pm The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on the McConnell motion to table the motion to commit with instructions (text of Collins SA #4858). Not Tabled, 46-52 Next: Expected McConnell motion to table the amendment to the instructions (text of Johnson SA …
Senate reconvenes; McConnell offers Collins/Johnson amendments to H.R.2578; 2 roll call votes expect at 2:00pm today Floor Updates
June 23, 2016 01:25 PMThe Senate has reconvened. Senator McConnell withdrew the pending motion to recommit H.R.2578, CJS Approps, and moved to commit the bill to the Judiciary Committee with instructions (text of Collins SA #4858) and ordered the yeas and nays. Senator McConnell then offered an amendment to the instructions (Johnson amendment #4859, adding due process) and asked for the yeas and nays. He then offered a second-degree amendment #4860 (date change). The time from 1:15pm until 2:00pm is equally …
Schedule for Thursday, June 23, 2016 Senate Schedule
June 23, 2016 09:30 AMThe Senate stands adjourned until 9:30am on Thursday, June 23, 2016. Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 10:30am with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of H.R.2578, Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. Amendments pending to H.R.2578, CJS Approps Shelby amendment #4685 (substitute) McCain amendment #4787 (lone wolf …
Wrap Up for Wednesday, June 22, 2016 Wrap Up
June 22, 2016 06:28 PMRoll Call Votes Motion to invoke cloture on McCain amendment #4787 (lone wolf/NSA letters); not invoked: 58-38. Legislative Business Adopted S.Res.509, congratulating the Cleveland Cavaliers for winning the 2016 National Basketball Association Finals. Began the Rule 14 process to place on the Legislative Calendar of Business H.R.5447, Small Business Health Care Relief. Began the Rule 14 process to place on the Legislative Calendar of Business H.R.5456, Family First Prevention …
Senate adopts S.Res.509, Cleveland Cavaliers Floor Updates
June 22, 2016 03:14 PMThis afternoon the Senate adopted S.Res.509, congratulating the Cleveland Cavaliers for winning the 2016 National Basketball Association …
Roll Call Vote on cloture on McCain amendment (NSA letters/lone wolf) Votes
June 22, 2016 10:33 AMAt 10:30am, the Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on McCain amendment #4787 (NSA letters/lone wolf). Not Invoked: 58-38 Senator McConnell changed his vote to no and entered a motion to reconsider the failed cloture vote at a later …
Senate resume consideration of H.R.2578, CJS Approps; 10:30am roll call vote reminder Floor Updates
June 22, 2016 09:50 AMThe Senate has resumed consideration of H.R.2578, Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, with the time until the cloture vote on McCain amendment #4787 (lone wolf and national security letters) will be equally divided. The cloture motion on McCain amendment #4787 will ripen at approximately 10:30am and the Senate will vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the amendment. Amendments pending to H.R.2578, CJS Appropriations Shelby amendment #4685 …
Schedule for Wednesday, June 22, 2016 Senate Schedule
June 22, 2016 09:30 AMThe Senate stands adjourned until 9:30am on Wednesday, June 22, 2016. Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of H.R.2578, Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. The cloture motion on McCain amendment #4787 (lone wolf and national security letters) will ripen one hour after the Senate convenes (approx. 10:30am) and the Senate will vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the amendment. Amendments pending to H.R.2578, CJS …
Wrap Up for Tuesday, June 21, 2016 Wrap Up
June 21, 2016 06:49 PMNo Roll Call Votes Legislative Business Adopted S.Res.507, designating July 8, 2016 as Collector Car Appreciation Day and recognizing that the collection and restoration of historic and classic cars is an important part of preserving the technological achievements and cultural heritage of the United States. Passed by voice vote S.2736, Patient Access to Durable Medical Equipment, with Thune amendment. Passed H.R. 1777, to amend the Act of August 25, 1958, commonly known as "Former …
Agreement to vote on Martinotti (NJ district) and Rossiter (NE district) nominations individually Floor Updates
June 21, 2016 06:46 PMThis evening the Senate reached an agreement that at a time to be determined by the Republican Leader in consultation with the Democratic Leader, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider individually either of the following nominations: Executive Calendar #357, Brian R Martinotti, US District Judge for New Jersey; Executive Calendar #358, Robert F Rossiter, US District Judge for Nebraska; that there be 30 minutes of debate equally divided followed by a roll call vote on …
Cornyn objection to passing Puerto Rico Stability Act Floor Updates
June 21, 2016 03:58 PMSenator Menendez asked unanimous consent to lay before the Senate the House message on S. 2328, Puerto Rico Oversight, Management, and Economic Stability Act, that the motion to concur with an amendment, which is the text of the Menendez ''Puerto Rico Stability Act of 2016'', be considered made and agreed to, with no intervening action or …
Amendments pending to H.R.2578, CJS Appropriations Floor Updates
June 21, 2016 02:47 PMShelby amendment #4685 (substitute) McCain amendment #4787 (lone wolf and national security letters) Moved to recommit the bill for a period of 14 …
Senate in morning business; filing deadline reminder Floor Updates
June 21, 2016 11:07 AMThe Senate is in a period of morning business until 12:30pm with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of H.R.2578, Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. The Senate will recess from 12:30pm until 2:15pm to allow for the weekly caucus meetings. As a reminder, yesterday Senator McConnell offered McCain amendment #4787 (lone wolf and national security letters) and filed …
Schedule for Tuesday, June 21, 2016 Senate Schedule
June 21, 2016 10:00 AMThe Senate stands adjourned until 10:00am on Tuesday, June 21, 2016. Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 12:30pm with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of H.R.2578, Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations. The Senate will recess from 12:30pm until 2:15pm to allow for the weekly caucus meetings. As a reminder, today Senator McConnell offered …
Wrap Up for Monday, June 20, 2016 Wrap Up
June 20, 2016 07:43 PMRoll Call Votes Grassley amendment #4751 (background checks); not invoked: 53-47. Murphy amendment #4750 (background checks); not invoked: 44-56. Cornyn amendment #4749 (terror loophole); not invoked: 53-47. Feinstein amendment #4720 (terror loophole); not invoked: 47-53. McConnell motion to table McConnell motion to commit with Murphy amendment #4750; tabled: 56-42. Legislative Business Adopted S.Res.502, American Eagle Day. No Executive …
Votes
June 20, 2016 07:34 PM6:53pm The Senate began a 10 minute roll call vote on McConnell motion to table motion motion with instructions: Tabled: …
Roll Call Vote on Feinstein amendment #4720 (background checks) Votes
June 20, 2016 07:33 PMAt 6:37pm, the Senate began a 10 minute roll call vote on motion to invoke cloture on Feinstein amendment #4720 (background checks); Not Invoked: …
Roll Call Vote on cloture on Cornyn amendment #4749 (terror gap) Votes
June 20, 2016 06:30 PMAt 6:20pm, the Senate began a 10 minute roll call vote on motion to invoke cloture on Cornyn amendment #4749 (terror gap); Not Invoked: 53-47 Additional votes are possible in this series in an effort to clear the amendment tree. We are told McConnell intends to offer an amendment relating to national security letters and lone wolf provisions. Next: Cloture on Feinstein amendment #4720 (background checks) Additional votes possible tonight: Motion to table motion to commit Motion …