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CARA; Votes at approx. 2:00pm Floor Updates
June 16, 2016 12:12 PMSenator McConnell asked that the Chair lay before the Senate the House message accompanying S.524, Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2016, and moved to disagree to the amendments of the House, agree to the request by the House for a conference, and Presiding Officer to appoint the following conferees: Grassley Alexander Hatch Session Leahy Murray Wyden He then filed cloture on the compound motion to go to conference. There will now be up to 2 hours of debate prior to the …
Wrap Up Part 1 Floor Updates
June 16, 2016 12:01 PMAdopted S.Res.495 - recognizing the Boy Scouts of America on the 100th anniversary of the organization being granted a Federal charter and for the long history of heritage and service of the Boy Scouts of America. Adopted S.Res.496 - condemning the terrorist attack on the Pulse Orlando nightclub, honoring the memory of the victims of the attack, offering condolences to and expressing support for their families and friends and all those affected, and applauding the dedication and bravery of …
Debate only until 12:00 noon Floor Updates
June 16, 2016 10:30 AMThe Senate has resumed consideration of H.R.2578, Commerce, Justice Science appropriations, with debate only until 12:00 noon. The Senate may vote in relation to going to conference on the CARA legislation …
Schedule for Thursday, June 16, 2016 Senate Schedule
June 16, 2016 10:00 AMThe Senate stands adjourned until 10:00am on Thursday, June 16, 2016. Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of H.R.2578, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations …
Wrap Up for Wednesday, June 15, 2016 Wrap Up
June 16, 2016 02:12 AMNo Roll Call Votes No Legislative Business No Executive …
Senate adopts MTP to H.R.2578, CJS Approps, by voice vote; amendments pending Floor Updates
June 15, 2016 10:39 AMBy voice vote, the Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to H.R.2578, Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations. Senator McConnell called up substitute amendment #4685. Senator Shelby called up amendment #4686 …
Schedule for Wednesday, June 15, 2016 Senate Schedule
June 15, 2016 09:30 AMThe Senate stands adjourned under the provisions of S.Res.493 until 9:30am on Wednesday, June 15, 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 vote on the motion to proceed to H.R.2578, Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations (expected voice …
Wrap Up for Tuesday, June 14, 2016 Wrap Up
June 14, 2016 06:07 PMRoll Call Votes Passage of S.2943 as amended, NDAA; passed: 85-13. Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R.2578, Commerce, Justice, Science appropriations; invoked: 94-3. Legislative Business Agreed to the following amendments by voice vote McCain amendment #4607 (IT) Nelson amendment #4670 (rocket engines) Adopted S.Res.493, relative to the death of George V. Voinovich, former United States Senator for the State of Ohio. Adopted S.Res.494, designating the …
Cloture invoked on motion to proceed to H.R.2578, CJS appropriations Floor Updates
June 14, 2016 03:06 PMBy a vote of 94-3, cloture was invoked on the motion to proceed to H.R.2578. Under the previous order, the 30 hour post-cloture time will run as if cloture had been invoked at 10:00pm last night. We expect to begin consideration of the CJS appropriations bill tomorrow …
Roll Call Vote on cloture on MTP to H.R.2578, CJS appropriations Votes
June 14, 2016 03:04 PMAt 2:41pm, the Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R.2578, Commerce, Justice, Science appropriations; Invoked: …
Next vote after Official Photograph at 2:15pm, cloture on MTP to CJS appropriations Floor Updates
June 14, 2016 11:41 AMThe Senate is in a period of morning business with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each At 12:30pm today, the Senate will recess subject to the call of the Chair. The official photograph of the 114th Congress will occur at 2:15pm. Following the photo and when the Senate reconvenes, there will be a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R.2578, Commerce, Justice Science appropriations, FY …
Roll Call Vote on passage of S.2934, NDAA, as amended Floor Updates Votes
June 14, 2016 11:08 AMThe Nelson amendment 4760, as modified (rocket engines) and McCain amendment #4607 (IT) were agreed to by voice votes. At 11:04am, the Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on passage of S.2934, NDAA, as amended; Passed: 85-13 We expect the cloture vote on the motion to proceed to CJS appropriations will occur after the official at …
McCain objects to Gillibrand, Murray amendment votes Floor Updates
June 14, 2016 10:55 AMSenator Gillibrand asked unanimous consent that it be in order to offer her amendment #4310, the Military Justice Improvement Act, and the Senate vote in relation to the amendment with a 60-affirmative vote threshold. Senator McCain objected. Senator Murray asked unanimous consent that it be in order to offer her amendment #4490, relating to fertility treatments, and the Senate vote in relation to the amendment. Senator McCain …
Reed amendment withdrawn; Nelson amendment pending; up to 4 roll call votes at 11:00am Floor Updates
June 14, 2016 10:41 AMThe Senate has resumed consideration of S.2943, the National Defense Authorization Act, with the time until 11:00am equally divided. Senator Reed withdrew amendment #4603. Senator Nelson offered amendment #4670 (rocket engines) to amendment #4607. At 11:00am, all post cloture time on S.2943 will expire and the Senate will begin a series of votes to dispose of any pending germane amendments and on passage of the bill as amended. Upon disposition of NDAA, the Senate will vote on cloture on …
Schedule for Tuesday, June 14, 2016 Senate Schedule
June 14, 2016 10:00 AMThe Senate stands adjourned until 10:00am on Tuesday, June 14, 2016. Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of S.2943, the National Defense Authorization Act, with the time until 11:00am equally divided between the managers or their designees. All post-cloture time on S.2943 will expire at 11:00am. Senators should expect a series of roll call votes beginning tomorrow at 11:00am. Barring any further agreement, the Senate would dispose of any pending germane …
Wrap Up for Monday, June 13, 2016 Wrap Up
June 13, 2016 06:08 PMNo Roll Call Votes Legislative Business Concurred in the House amendment to S.2276, SAFE PIPES Act. Executive Business Confirmed by voice vote Executive Calendar #487, Jennifer O'Connor, of Maryland, to be General Counsel at the Department of …
Schedule for Monday, June 13, 2016 Senate Schedule
June 13, 2016 04:00 PMThe Senate stands adjourned until 4:00pm on Monday, June 13, 2016. Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of S.2943, the National Defense Authorization Act. There will be no roll call votes on Monday. By consent, all post-cloture time on S.2943 will expire at 11:00am, Tuesday, June 14. Senators should expect a series of roll call votes beginning Tuesday at 11:00am. Barring any further agreement, the Senate would dispose of any pending germane amendments, passage …
Wrap Up for Friday, June 10, 2016 Wrap Up
June 10, 2016 12:09 PMRoll Call Votes Motion to invoke cloture on S.2943, NDAA; invoked: 68-23. Legislative Business Adopted S.Res.488, recognizing the historical significance and the 50th anniversary of the "James H. Meredith March Against Fear," a 220-mile walk down Highway 51 from Memphis, Tennessee, to Jackson, Mississippi. Passed H.R.2212 - to take certain Federal lands located in Lassen County, California, into trust for the benefit of the Susanville Indian Rancheria. Passed H.R.812 - Indian Trust …
Roll Call Vote on cloture on S.2943, NDAA Votes
June 10, 2016 09:05 AM9:01am The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on S.2943, the National Defense Authorization …
Republicans object to vote on Gillibrand amendment Floor Updates
June 10, 2016 08:42 AMSenator Gillibrand asked unanimous consent that if cloture is invoked on S.2943, NDAA, that her amendment #4310 (Military Justice Improvement Act) be considered and the Senate vote on the amendment with a 60-affirmative vote threshold for adoption. Senator McCain …