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Wrap Up for Thursday, April 28, 2016 Wrap Up
April 28, 2016 07:43 PMRoll Call Votes Motion to invoke cloture, upon reconsideration, on amendment #3801 (substitute) to H.R.2028, Energy and Water Appropriations; not invoked: 52-43. Legislative Business Passed Calendar #123, S.1635 - State Department Authorization, with Corker amendment. Passed by voice vote Calendar #189, S.1875 - Afghanistan Accountability Act, with Menendez substitute amendment. Passed Calendar #438, H.R.2908 - National Bison Legacy Act. Passed Calendar #445, S.2845 - to extend …
RCV at 5:30pm Monday 5/9; 1st and 2nd degree filing deadlines Floor Updates
April 28, 2016 07:42 PMOn Monday, May 9, at 5:30pm, the Senate will vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the substitute amendment #3801 to H.R.2028, Energy and Water Appropriations. The filing deadline for 1st degree amendments to the substitute will be 3:30pm on Monday, May 9. The filing deadline for 2nd degree amendments will be 1 hour prior to the cloture vote, if cloture is …
Cloture filed on substitute amendment to H.R.2028, Energy and Water Appropriations Floor Updates
April 28, 2016 02:25 PMThis afternoon, Senator McConnell filed cloture on substitute amendment #3801 to H.R.2028, Energy and Water Appropriations. We expect the cloture vote on the substitute amendment to occur at 5:30pm on Monday, May 9th. Another message will be sent when the vote is scheduled. We also expect to set a filing deadline for 1st degree amendments to the substitute and underlying bill for Monday, May 9th. Another message will be sent when it is set. The filing deadline for 2nd degree amendments would …
Roll Call Vote on cloture on substitute amendment #3801 to H.R.2028, Energy/Water Approps Votes
April 28, 2016 01:47 PM1:47pm The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture, upon reconsideration, on the Alexander-Feinstein substitute amendment #3801 to H.R.2028, Energy and Water Appropriations. Not invoked: …
1:45pm roll call vote Floor Updates
April 28, 2016 12:30 PMAt 1:45pm today, the Senate will vote on the motion to invoke cloture, upon reconsideration, on the Alexander-Feinstein substitute amendment #3801 to H.R.2028, Energy and Water …
Cornyn objects to Reid Zika consent Floor Updates
April 28, 2016 10:33 AMSenator Reid asked unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of Calendar #157, H.R.3038; that all after the enacting clause be stricken; that the Nelson substitute amendment to enhance the Federal response and preparedness with respect to the Zika virus, which is at the desk, be agreed to; that there be up to 2 hours of debate, equally divided between the two Leaders or their designees; that upon the use or yielding back of time, the bill, as amended, be read a third time …
Schedule for Thursday, April 28, 2016 Senate Schedule
April 27, 2016 05:39 PMThe Senate stands adjourned until 10:00am on Thursday, April 28, 2016. Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business for 1 hour, with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of H.R.2028, Energy and Water Appropriations. As a reminder, during Wednesday's session Senator McConnell withdrew the cloture motion with respect to the motion to proceed to Calendar #138, …
Wrap Up for Wednesday, April 27, 2016 Wrap Up
April 27, 2016 05:39 PMRoll Call Votes Motion to invoke cloture on amendment #3801 (substitute) to H.R.2028, Energy and Water Appropriations; not invoked: 50-46. Legislative Business Adopted S.Res.368 - supporting efforts by the Government of Colombia to pursue peace and the end of the country's enduring internal armed conflict and recognizing United States support for Colombia at the 15th anniversary of Plan Colombia. Adopted S.Res.383 - recognizing the importance of the U.S.-Israel economic relationship …
McConnell withdraws cloture motion re: MTP to H.R.2577, THUD Floor Updates
April 27, 2016 05:38 PMThis evening Senator McConnell withdrew the cloture motion with respect to the motion to proceed to Calendar #138, H.R.2577, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of …
Roll Call Vote on cloture on Alexander-Feinstein amendment #3801 to H.R.2028, Energy and Water Appropriations Votes
April 27, 2016 12:12 PMAt 12:11pm, the Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on Alexander-Feinstein amendment #3801 (substitute) to H.R.2028, Energy and Water Appropriations; Not Invoked: 50-46 Senator McConnell entered a motion to reconsider the failed cloture vote at a later time. Under the previous order, the cloture vote on the underlying bill would occur following the disposition of the substitute …
Cloture vote moved to 12 noon; 2nd degree filing deadline 11:00am Floor Updates
April 27, 2016 10:05 AMBy consent, the cloture vote on the motion to invoke cloture on substitute amendment #3801 to H.R.2028, Energy and Water Appropriations, has been moved to 12:00 noon today. The filing deadline for 2nd degree amendments to both the substitute and underlying bill has been moved to …
Schedule for Wednesday, April 27, 2016 Senate Schedule
April 27, 2016 09:00 AMThe Senate stands adjourned until 10:00am on Wednesday, April 27, 2016. Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of H.R.2028, Energy and Water Appropriations bill, with the time until 11:00am equally divided. At 11:00am, the Senate will vote on the motion to invoke cloture on substitute amendment #3801 to H.R.2028. The filing deadline for 2nd degree amendments to both the substitute and underlying bill is 10:30am. Wednesday, April 27 at 11:00am - 1 roll call …
Wrap Up for Tuesday, April 26, 2016 Wrap Up
April 26, 2016 06:16 PMRoll Call Votes Merkley SA #3812 (wind energy); agreed to: 54-42. Reid SA #3805 (water management); agreed to: 73-23. Flake SA #3820 (environmental infrastructure); not agreed to: 12-84. Legislative Business Adopted S. Res.440: Expressing the sense of the Senate about the importance of effective civic and government education programs in schools in the United States. Adopted S.Res.441, expressing the sense of the Senate that, during Public Service Recognition Week, public …
Cloture filed on MTP to H.R.2577, THUD Appropriations Floor Updates
April 26, 2016 06:13 PMThis evening, Senator McConnell moved to proceed to Calendar #138, H.R.2577, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016, and filed cloture on the motion. Unless an agreement is reached, the cloture motion would ripen on the second legislative day or upon disposition of H.R.2028, Energy and Water Appropriations, whichever is …
Rubio objects to Jacobson nomination Floor Updates
April 26, 2016 05:42 PMSenator Flake asked unanimous consent that at a time to be determined by the Majority Leader in consultation with the Democratic Leader, the Senate proceed to Executive Session to consider Executive Calendar #365, the nomination of Roberta S. Jacobson, to be Ambassador to Mexico; that there be 30 minutes of debate, prior to a vote on confirmation of the nomination. Senator Rubio objected. Senator Flake intends to ask the consent again …
McConnell, Cornyn object to vote on judicial nominations Floor Updates
April 26, 2016 12:42 PMSenator Hirono asked unanimous consent that the Senate enter Executive Session to consider the following nominations: Executive Calendar # 307, 357, 358, 359, 362, 363, 364, 459, 460, 461, 508; that the Senate proceed to vote on confirmation of the nominations without intervening action or debate. Senator McConnell objected. Senator Schumer asked unanimous consent that the Senate enter Executive Session to consider the following nominations: Executive Calendar # 307, 357, 358, 359, 362, …
Roll Call Vote on Flake SA #3820 Votes
April 26, 2016 11:58 AM11:55am The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on Flake SA #3820 (environmental infrastructure). Not agreed to: …
Roll Call Vote on Reid-Heller SA #3805 (water management) Votes
April 26, 2016 11:33 AMAt 11:34am, the Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on Reid-Heller SA #3805 (water management). Agreed to: …
Roll Call Vote on Merkley SA #3812 (wind energy) Votes
April 26, 2016 11:03 AM11:04am The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on Merkley amendment #3812 (wind energy) to H.R.2028, Energy and Water Appropriations; Agreed to: 54-42 Next: Reid SA #3805 (water management) Flake SA #3820 (environmental …
Schedule for Tuesday, April 26, 2016 Senate Schedule
April 25, 2016 07:04 PMThe Senate stands adjourned until 10:00am on Tuesday, April 26, 2016. Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of H.R.2028, Energy and Water Appropriations bill, with the time until 11:00am equally divided. At 11:00am there will be 3 roll call votes on amendments to H.R.2028. The Senate will recess from 12:30pm until 2:15pm to allow for the weekly caucus meetings. As a reminder, this evening Senator McConnell filed cloture on substitute amendment #3801 and the …