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Schedule for Monday, September 12, 2016 Senate Schedule
September 12, 2016 03:00 PMThe Senate stands adjourned until 3:00pm on Monday, September 12, 2016. Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of S.2848, the Water Resources Development Act. During today's session, Senator McConnell filed cloture on Inhofe-Boxer substitute amendment #4979 and on the on the underlying bill S.2848, the Water Resources Development Act. The filing deadline for 1st degree amendments to the substitute and underlying bill is set for 3:30pm on Monday, September …
Wrap-up for Thursday, September 8, 2016 Wrap Up
September 08, 2016 05:09 PMRoll Call Votes Confirmation of Executive Calendar #685, Peter Michael McKinley, to be Ambassador to Brazil; confirmed 92-0. Legislative Business By voice vote, agreed to the following amendments to S.2848, WRDA: Heller SA #4981 (rural Western water) Merkley SA #4991 (loan forgiveness) Passed H.R.3969, Jesse Dean VA Clinic Adopted S.Res.549, 9/11 Aviation first responders Adopted S.Res.550, Women at the Naval Academy Completed the Rule 14 process to place the following bills …
McConnell files cloture on S.2848, WRDA; Monday amendment filing deadlines Floor Updates
September 08, 2016 02:20 PMDuring today's session, Senator McConnell filed cloture on Inhofe-Boxer substitute amendment #4979. He then filed cloture on the underlying bill S.2848, the Water Resources Development Act. The filing deadline for 1st degree amendments to the substitute and underlying bill is set for 3:30pm on Monday, September 12. The cloture vote on the substitute amendment is expected to be at 5:30pm on Monday. If cloture is invoked, there would then be up to 30 hours of debate followed by a roll call …
Now voting on confirmation of the McKinley nomination Votes
September 08, 2016 01:46 PM1:46pm, the Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #685, the nomination of Peter Michael McKinley, to be Ambassador to …
Cornyn objects to passing S.2952, Stopping Mass Hacking Act Floor Updates
September 08, 2016 01:33 PMSenator Wyden asked unanimous consent that the Senate take up and pass S.2952, Stopping Mass Hacking Act. Senator Cornyn objected. Unofficial transcript of the exchange below: [ram]{13:07:20 NSP} (MR. WYDEN) { NOT AN OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT } WYDEN: MR. PRESIDENT, I WILL SHORTLY -- [ram]{13:07:23 NSP} (THE PRESIDING OFFICER) { NOT AN OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT } THE PRESIDING OFFICER: THE SENATE IS IN A QUORUM CALL. [ram]{13:07:25 NSP} (MR. WYDEN) { NOT AN OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT } WYDEN: I …
Heller #4981 and Merkley #4991 agreed to by voice vote Floor Updates
September 08, 2016 12:15 PMBy voice vote, the Senate agreed to Heller SA #4981 (rural Western water program) and Merkley SA #4991 (loan forgiveness to local irrigation districts) to S.2848, …
Roll call vote at approximately 1:45pm Floor Updates
September 08, 2016 11:13 AMThe Senate has reached an agreement that at 1:45pm today, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session for the consideration of Executive Calendar #685, Peter Michael McKinley, to be Ambassador to Brazil; that the Senate then vote on confirmation of the nomination. Roll call vote at approximately 1:45pm today: Confirmation of Executive Calendar #685, Peter Michael McKinley, to be Ambassador to …
Schedule for Thursday, September 8, 2016 Senate Schedule
September 08, 2016 09:30 AMThe Senate stands adjourned until 9:30am on Thursday, September 8, 2016. Following the prayer and pledge, the Senate will observe a moment of silence to pay tribute to the thousands of Americans whose lives were taken on September 11, 2001. Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of Calendar #523, S.2848, the Water Resources Development Act of …
Wrap-up for Wednesday, September 7, 2016 Wrap Up
September 07, 2016 06:56 PMNo Roll Call Votes Legislative Business Completed the Rule 14 process to place on the Legislative Calendar of Business H.R.3231, Federal Intern Protection Act. Began the Rule 14 process to place the following bills on the Legislative Calendar of Business: S.3296 - Protection from ObamaCare Monopolies Act S.3297 - Relief from ObamaCare Mandate Act of 2016 No Executive …
Amendments Pending to S.2848, WRDA Floor Updates
September 07, 2016 05:16 PMInhofe-Boxer SA #4979 (substitute) Inhofe SA #4980 (technical …
Senate adopts MTP to S.2848, WRDA; amendments pending Floor Updates
September 07, 2016 05:15 PMBy voice vote, the Senate adopted the motion to proceed to S.2848, the Water Resources Development Act. Senator Inhofe then withdrew the committee-reported amendments. Senator McConnell called up Inhofe-Boxer substitute amendment #4979 and Senator Inhofe called up amendment #4980 (technical correction). Amendments pending to S.2848, WRDA Inhofe-Boxer SA #4979 (substitute) Inhofe SA #4980 (technical …
Republicans object to vote on Judicial nominations Floor Updates Floor Updates
September 07, 2016 03:20 PMSenator Heitkamp asked unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to Executive Session to consider the following nominations: Executive Calendar #359 Edward L. Stanton III - to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Tennessee Executive Calendar #362 Julien Xavier Neals - to be United States District Judge for the District of New Jersey Executive Calendar #363 Gary Richard Brown - to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of New York Executive …
Schedule for Wednesday, September 7, 2016 Senate Schedule
September 07, 2016 10:00 AMThe Senate stands adjourned until 10:00am on Wednesday, September 7, 2016. Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S.2848, the Water Resources Development Act of 2016. The Senate will recess from 12:30pm until 2:15pm to allow for the weekly caucus …
Wrap Up for Tuesday, September 6, 2016 Wrap Up
September 06, 2016 07:15 PMRoll Call Votes Motion to invoke cloture on the conference report to accompany H.R.2577, MilCon-VA Appropriations; not invoked: 52-46. Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to Calendar #524, H.R.5293, DOD Appropriations; not invoked: 55-43. Legislative Business Began the Rule 14 process to place on the Legislative Calendar of Business H.R.3231, Federal Intern Protection Act. No Executive …
Roll Call Vote on cloture on motion to proceed to DoD appropriations Votes
September 06, 2016 06:10 PMAt 6:10pm, the Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R.5293, DoD appropriations; Not Invoked: …
Roll Call Vote on cloture on the conference report to accompany H.R.2577, MilCon-VA apprioriations Votes
September 06, 2016 05:32 PMAt 5:31pm, the Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the conference report to accompany H.R.2577, MilCon-VA Appropriations; Not Invoked: 52-46 If cloture is not invoked, there will be an immediate cloture vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to Calendar #524, H.R.5293, DOD …
Schedule for Pro Forma Sessions and Tuesday, September 6, 2016 Senate Schedule
September 06, 2016 03:00 PMThe Senate stands adjourned to then convene for a pro forma session only, with no business conducted on the following dates and times: Friday, July 15 at 11:30am Tuesday, July 19 at 1:00pm Friday, July 22 at 1:00pm Tuesday, July 26 at 10:00am Friday, July 29 at 10:00am Tuesday, August 2 at 10:00am Friday, August 5 at 7:45am Tuesday, August 9 at 12:55pm Friday, August 12 at 8:00am Tuesday, August 16 at 9:00am Friday, August 19 at 3:00pm Tuesday, August 23 at 4:00pm Friday, August …
Wrap Up for Thursday, July 14, 2016 Wrap Up
July 14, 2016 09:07 PMRoll Call Votes Motion to invoke cloture on compound motion to go to conference on S.2943, NDAA; invoked: 90-7. Shaheen motion to instruct the conferees (re: Afghan visas); agreed to: 84-12. Sullivan motion to instruct the conferees (re: military operations); agreed to: 85-12. Motion to invoke cloture upon reconsideration on the motion to proceed to H.R.5293, Defense Appropriations; not invoked: 55-42. Motion to invoke cloture upon reconsideration on the conference report to accompany …
McConnell files cloture on conference report to H.R.2577, MilCon-VA Approps and H.R.5293, DOD Approps Floor Updates
July 14, 2016 02:38 PMSenator McConnell asked that the Chair lay before the Senate the conference report to accompany H.R.2577, MilCon-VA Appropriations, and filed cloture on the conference report. He then moved to proceed to Calendar #524, H.R.5293, DOD Appropriations, and filed cloture on the motion to proceed. Those cloture votes are expected on Tuesday, September 6. Another message will be sent when the votes are …
Roll Call Vote on cloture upon reconsideration on the conference report to accompany H.R.2577, MilCon-VA Appropriations. Votes
July 14, 2016 01:59 PM1:59pm The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture upon reconsideration on the conference report to accompany H.R.2577, MilCon-VA …
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