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Schedule for May 27, May 31, June 3, and Monday, June 6, 2016 Senate Schedule
May 27, 2016 12:30 PMThe Senate stands adjourned to then convene for a pro forma session only, with no business conducted on the following dates and times: Friday, May 27, at 12:30pm; Tuesday, May 31, at 8:30am; and Friday, June 3, at 1:00pm. When the Senate adjourns on Friday, June 3, it will next convene at 2:00pm on Monday, June 6, 2016. Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 4:00pm, with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes …
Wrap Up for Thursday, May 26, 2016 Wrap Up
May 26, 2016 06:31 PMRoll Call Votes Confirmation of Executive Calendar #463, Laura Holgate, to be Representative of the US to the International Atomic Energy Agency; confirmed: 67-29. Legislative Business Adopted by voice vote S.Res.462, urging the United States Soccer Federation to immediately eliminate gender pay inequity and treat all athletes with the same respect and dignity. Passed en bloc: Calendar #486, S.2465 - Barry G. Miller Post Office Calendar #487, S.2891 - Kenneth M. Christy Post Office …
Senate adopts S.Res.462, US Soccer Federation Equal Pay Floor Updates
May 26, 2016 02:25 PMBy voice vote, the Senate adopted S.Res.462, urging the United States Soccer Federation to immediately eliminate gender pay inequity and treat all athletes with the same respect and …
Roll Call Vote on confirmation of Holgate nomination Votes
May 26, 2016 01:49 PMBy voice vote, the Senate confirmed Executive Calendar #462, Laura Holgate, to be Representative of the United States to the Vienna Office of the United Nations. At 1:45pm, the Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #463, Laura Holgate, to be representative of the United States to the International Atomic Energy Agency. Confirmed: …
Paul objects to TSCA consent Floor Updates
May 26, 2016 01:22 PMSenator Inhofe asked unanimous consent that at a time to be determined by the Republican Leader in consultation with the Democratic Leader, the Chair lay before the Senate the message to accompany H.R.2576, TSCA Modernization Act. That the Republican Leader, or his designee, be recognized to make a motion to concur in the House amendment to the Senate amendment and that there be up to three hours of debate equally divided prior to a roll call vote on the motion to concur. Senator Paul …
1:45pm roll call vote today - Holgate nomination Floor Updates
May 26, 2016 01:00 PMThe Senate has reached an agreement that at 1:30pm today, the Senate proceed to Executive Session to consider Executive Calendar #462 and #463, the nomination of Laura Holgate, to be Representative of the US to the Vienna Office of the United Nations and to the International Atomic Energy Agency. There will be 15 minutes of debate equally divided followed by a roll call vote on confirmation of the nomination. 1:45pm - 1 roll call vote; 1 voice vote expected Confirmation of Executive …
Senate to proceed to S.2943, NDAA, on Monday, June 6; 5:30pm roll call vote on Monday, June 6 Floor Updates
May 26, 2016 12:54 PMThe Senate has reached an agreement that on Monday, June 6, following morning business the motion to proceed to S.2943, the National Defense Authorization Act, will be agreed to. Senator Fischer, or her designee, with be recognized to offer her amendment #4206, with the time until 5:30pm equally divided. At 5:30pm, the Senate will vote on the Fischer amendment with no second degree amendments in order prior to the …
Schedule for Thursday, May 26, 2016 Senate Schedule
May 26, 2016 09:30 AMThe Senate stands adjourned until 9:30am on Thursday, May 26, 2016. Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S.2943, the National Defense Authorization Act, post-cloture. All time during adjournment, recess, and morning business will count post-cloture. Unless an agreement is reached, all post-cloture time will expire at approximately 6:00pm. It is also possible that the Senate reaches an agreement on TSCA during Thursday's …
Wrap Up for Wednesday, May 25, 2016 Wrap Up
May 25, 2016 06:52 PMRoll Call Votes Passage of S.J.Res.28, a joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Secretary of Agriculture relating to inspection of fish of the order Siluriformes (catfish); passed: 55-43. Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.2943, the National Defense Authorization Act; invoked: 98-0. Legislative Business Adopted S.Res.475, recognizing the 100th running of the Indianapolis …
Senate adopts S.Res.475, Indy 500 Floor Updates
May 25, 2016 05:51 PMThe Senate has adopted S.Res.475 - recognizing the 100th running of the Indianapolis 500 Mile …
Roll Call Vote on cloture on motion to proceed to S.2943, the National Defense Authorization Act. Votes
May 25, 2016 11:30 AMAt 11:30am, the Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.2943, the National Defense Authorization Act; Invoked: 98-0 There will now be up to 30 hours for debate on the motion to proceed, …
Roll Call Vote on passage of S.J.Res.28 (Catfish CRA) Votes
May 25, 2016 11:30 AM11:01am The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on passage of S.J.Res.28, a joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Secretary of Agriculture relating to inspection of fish of the order Siluriformes (catfish); Passed: 55-43 Immediately after disposition of S.J.Res.28: Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.2943, the National Defense Authorization …
2 roll call votes expected at 11:00am Floor Updates
May 25, 2016 10:52 AMThe Senate has resumed consideration of S.J.Res.28, a joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Secretary of Agriculture relating to inspection of fish of the order Siluriformes (catfish). At 11:00am all time will be considered expired and the Senate will vote on passage of the joint resolution. As a reminder, on Monday Senator McConnell moved to proceed to Calendar #469, S.2943, the National Defense …
Schedule for Wednesday, May 25, 2016 Senate Schedule
May 25, 2016 10:00 AMThe Senate stands adjourned until 10:00am on Wednesday, May 25, 2016. Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of S.J.Res.28, a joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Secretary of Agriculture relating to inspection of fish of the order Siluriformes (catfish). The time until 11:00am will be equally divided between proponents and opponents of the resolution - with Senator …
Wrap Up for Tuesday, May 24, 2016 Wrap Up
May 24, 2016 06:44 PMRoll Call Votes Adoption of H.J.Res.88, disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to the definition of the term "Fiduciary"; adopted: 56-41. Motion to proceed to S.J.Res.28, providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Secretary of Agriculture relating to inspection of fish of the order Siluriformes (catfish); agreed to: 57-40. Legislative Business Adopted S.Res.473, expressing …
Roll Call Vote on motion to proceed to S.J.Res.28, Catfish CRA Votes Floor Updates
May 24, 2016 05:20 PMSenator McCain then moved to proceed to S.J.Res.28, catfish CRA. At 5:17pm, the Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on the McCain motion to proceed to S.J.Res.28, providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Secretary of Agriculture relating to inspection of fish of the order Siluriformes (catfish); Agreed To: 57-40 If the motion is agreed to, there would be up to 10 hours for debate on the joint resolution of …
Roll Call Vote on adoption of H.J.Res.88 Votes
May 24, 2016 04:51 PM4:50pm The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on adoption of H.J.Res.88, disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to the definition of the term "Fiduciary"; Adopted: 56-41 Next: Motion to proceed to S.J.Res.28, providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Secretary of Agriculture relating to inspection of fish of the order Siluriformes …
2 roll call votes expected at 4:30pm Floor Updates
May 24, 2016 04:34 PMThe Senate has reached an agreement, that at 4:45pm today all time will expire on H.J.Res.88 (Fiduciary Rule) and the Senate will vote on adoption of the resolution. Following disposition of H.J.Res.88, the Senate expects to vote on the motion to proceed to S.J.Res.28 (Catfish). 4:45pm - 2 roll call votes expected Adoption of H.J.Res.88, disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to the definition of the term "Fiduciary". Motion to proceed to S.J.Res.28, …
Enzi objects to Zika consent Floor Updates
May 24, 2016 03:42 PMSenator Nelson asked unanimous consent that when the Senate receives from the House H.R.5243, that all after the enacting clause be stricken; that the Nelson substitute amendment to provide $1.9 billion in funding to enhance the Federal response and preparedness with respect to the Zika virus, be agreed to; that there be 1 hour of debate equally divided; and that upon the use or yielding back of time, the bill, as amended, be read a third time and the Senate vote on passage of the bill, as …
Cornyn objects to Zika consent Floor Updates
May 24, 2016 02:55 PMSenator Murray asked unanimous consent that when the Senate receives from the House H.R.5243, that all after the enacting clause be stricken; that the Blunt-Murray substitute amendment to provide $1.1 billion in funding to enhance the Federal response and preparedness with respect to the Zika virus, be agreed to; that there be 1 hour of debate equally divided, and that upon the use or yielding back of time, the bill, as amended, be read a third time and the Senate vote on passage of the bill, …