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Roll Call Vote on Schumer motion to postpone Votes
April 06, 2017 11:32 AMBy a vote of 55-45, the Senate agreed to the motion to reconsider the failed cloture vote. Senator Schumer then made 3 parliamentary inquiries. He then made a motion to postpone until 3:00pm on Monday, April 24. 11:48am The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on the motion to postpone until 3:00pm on Monday, April …
Now voting on cloture on Gorsuch nomination (SCOTUS) Votes
April 06, 2017 11:02 AM11:02am The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #33, the nomination of Neil M. Gorsuch, of Colorado, to be Associate Justice of the Supreme Court; Not Invoked: …
Wrap Up for Wednesday, April 5, 2017 Wrap Up
April 05, 2017 11:28 PMNo Roll Call Votes Legislative Business Adopted S.Res.117, designating the week of April 15, 2017, through April 23, 2017, as "National Park Week". Adopted S.Res.118, condemning hate crime and any other form of racism, religious or ethnic bias, discrimination, incitement to violence, or animus targeting a minority in the United States. Began the Rule 14 process to place on the Legislative Calendar of Business the following bills, en bloc: 861,Federal Employee Fair Treatment Act of 2017 …
Schedule for Thursday, April 6, 2017 Senate Schedule
April 05, 2017 11:28 PMThe Senate stands in recess until 10:00am on Thursday, April 6, 2017. Following Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of the nomination of Neil Gorsuch, with the time following Leader remarks until 11:00am equally divided. At 11:00am, the cloture motion with respect to the Gorsuch nomination will ripen and the Senate will vote on the motion to invoke cloture. Senators should expect a series of roll call votes at this …
Schedule for Wednesday, April 5, 2017 Senate Schedule
April 05, 2017 11:57 AMOn Wednesday, April 5, 2017, the Senate will continue to consider the nomination of Neil Gorsuch. The time following Leader remarks until 11:00am will be equally divided; The time from 11:00am until 12:00 noon will be under control of the Republicans; The time from 12:00 noon until 1:00pm will be under control of the Democrats; Debate time from 1:00pm until 9:00pm will be divided in one hour alternating blocks. As a reminder, Senator McConnell filed cloture on the Gorsuch nomination on …
Wrap Up for Tuesday, April 4, 2017 Wrap Up
April 05, 2017 11:57 AMRoll Call Votes Confirmation of Elaine Duke, Deputy Secretary of DHS; confirmed: 85-14. Motion to proceed to Executive Session to consider the nomination of Neil M. Gorsuch, to be Associate Justice of the Supreme Court; agreed to: 55-44. Legislative Business Adopted S.Res.94, designating March 2017, as "National Read Aloud Month". Adopted S.Res.111, celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Alaska Purchase. Adopted S.Res.112, designating April 5, 2017, as "Gold Star Wives …
McConnell files cloture on Gorsuch nomination Floor Updates
April 04, 2017 06:37 PMThis evening, Senator McConnell filed cloture on Executive Calendar #33, Neil M. Gorsuch, of Colorado, to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. Tomorrow, Wednesday, will be the intervening day for cloture. Under the rules, the cloture motion will ripen one hour after the Senate convenes on Thursday, April …
Gorsuch nomination is pending (SCOTUS) Floor Updates
April 04, 2017 02:51 PMThe Senate is now debating the nomination. The time until 6:30pm is controlled as follows: Now until 3:30pm - Senator Grassley 3:30pm-4:30pm -- Democrats 4:30pm-5:30pm -- Republicans 5:30pm-6:30pm -- Democrats 6:30pm-6:45pm -- Republicans We expect Senator McConnell to file cloture during today's session for a Thursday cloture …
Roll Call Vote on motion to proceed to Gorsuch nomination Votes
April 04, 2017 02:17 PMAt 2:15pm the Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on the motion to proceed to Executive Session to consider the nomination of Neil M. Gorsuch, to be Associate Justice of the Supreme Court; Agreed To: …
Roll Call Vote - Duke Nomination (Deputy Secretary DHS) Votes
April 04, 2017 12:03 PM12:00 the Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on the confirmation of Elaine Duke to be Deputy Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security. Elaine Duke was confirmed to be Deputy Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security by a vote of 85 - …
Schedule for Tuesday, April 4, 2017 Senate Schedule
April 03, 2017 07:02 PMThe Senate stands adjourned until 10:00am on Tuesday, April 4, 2017. Following Leader remarks, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session and resume consideration of Calendar #24, the nomination of Elaine Duke, of Virginia, to be Deputy Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security. At 12:00 noon, the Senate will vote on confirmation of the nomination. Following the vote on the Duke nomination, the Senate will recess until 2:15pm for the weekly caucus meetings. We expect Senator …
Wrap Up for Monday, April 3, 2017 Wrap Up
April 03, 2017 06:20 PMRoll Call Votes Passage of S.89, Delta Queen; passed 85-12 Legislative Business Passed by voice vote S.544, Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 No Executive …
Roll Call Vote on S.89, Delta Queen Votes
April 03, 2017 05:31 PM5:31pm The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on passage of S.89, Delta Queen; Passed: …
Schedule for Monday, April 3, 2017 Senate Schedule
March 30, 2017 06:17 PMThe Senate stands adjourned until 3:00pm on Monday, April 3, 2017. Following Leader remarks, the Senate will proceed to the consideration of Calendar #18, S.89, Delta Queen, with the time until 5:30pm equally divided in the usual form. At 5:30pm, the Senate will vote on passage of the bill. Upon disposition of S.89, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session for consideration of Calendar #24 the nomination of Elaine Duke, of Virginia, to be Deputy Secretary of the Department of Homeland …
Wrap Up for Thursday, March 30, 2017 Wrap Up
March 30, 2017 06:17 PMRoll Call Votes Passage of H.J.Res.67; passed: 50-49. Motion to proceed to H.J.Res.43; agreed to: 51-50, with VP voting in the affirmative Passage of H.J.Res.43; passed: 51-50, with VP voting in the affirmative Legislative Business Adopted S.Res.107, congratulating the rifle team of West Virginia University on winning the 2017 National Collegiate Athletic Association Rifle Championship. No Executive …
Delta Queen vote 5:30pm Monday/Duke nomination vote at TBD on Tuesday Floor Updates
March 30, 2017 04:36 PMBy unanimous consent, following Leader remarks on Monday, April 3, the Senate will proceed to the consideration of Calendar #18, S.89, Delta Queen, with the time until 5:30pm equally divided in the usual form. At 5:30pm, the Senate will vote on passage of the bill. Upon disposition of S.89, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session for consideration of Calendar #24 the nomination of Elaine Duke, of Virginia, to be Deputy Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security. At a time to be …
Roll Call Vote on Passage of H.J.Res.43 Votes
March 30, 2017 03:56 PM3:xxpm The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on passage of H.J.Res.43, providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the final rule submitted by Secretary of Health and Human Services relating to compliance with title X requirements by project recipients in selecting sub recipients (HHS Title X); Passed: …
Roll Call Vote on motion to proceed to H.J.Res.43, Title X/abortion Votes
March 30, 2017 10:31 AM10:30am The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on the motion to proceed to H.J.Res.43, providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the final rule submitted by Secretary of Health and Human Services relating to compliance with title X requirements by project recipients in selecting sub recipients (HHS Title …
Roll Call Vote on passage of H.J.Res.67, HHS Title X/ Votes
March 30, 2017 10:08 AM9:56am The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on passage of H.J.Res.67, disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to savings arrangements established by qualified State political subdivisions for non-governmental employees (municipal IRAs); Passed: 50-49 Next, immediately: Motion to proceed to H.J.Res.43, providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the final rule submitted by Secretary of Health and Human …
2 roll call votes after Leader remarks (circa 9:55am), another vote later today, and forecast for next week Floor Updates
March 30, 2017 09:43 AMFollowing Leader remarks, the Senate will vote on passage of H.J.Res.67, disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to savings arrangements established by qualified State political subdivisions for non-governmental employees (municipal IRAs). That vote is expected to occur around 9:55am, depending on how long leader remarks take. We expect that following disposition of H.J.Res.67, Senator McConnell will move to proceed to H.J.Res.43, providing for congressional …