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McCain, Mikulski and Wicker amendments agreed to Floor Updates
November 18, 2015 01:11 PMBy unanimous consent, the Senate agreed to the following amendments: McCain SA #2809 (Next Gen) Mikulski SA #2817 (WMATA) Senator Wicker then called up amendment #2815 (tractor trailers) and the amendment was subsequently agreed to by voice …
Objection to Cassidy request to pass S.310 Floor Updates
November 18, 2015 12:35 PMSenator Cassidy asked unanimous consent to take up and pass Calendar #165, S.310, to prohibit the use of Federal funds for the costs of painting portraits of officers and employees of the Federal Government. Senator Reid …
Agreement to vote on Gayle Smith (USAID) nomination at 5:30pm on Monday, November 30 Floor Updates
November 18, 2015 11:53 AMThe Senate has reached an agreement that at 5:00pm on Monday, November 30, there be up to 30 minutes of debate prior to a vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #268, the nomination of Gayle Smith, of Ohio, to be Administrator of the United States Agency for International …
Pending amendments to H.R.2577, THUD appropriations FY2016 Floor Updates
November 18, 2015 11:38 AMThe following amendments are pending to H.R.2577, THUD appropriations FY 2016: Collins-Reed SA #2812 (substitute) Collins-Reed SA #2813 (date …
H.R.2577, THUD appropriations Floor Updates
November 18, 2015 11:24 AMBy a vote of 91-6, cloture was invoked on the compound motion to go to conference on S.1177, ESEA. The Senate then voice voted the motion and appointed the full HELP committee members as conferees. The Senate then began consideration of H.R. 2577, THUD appropriations. The committee reported substitute was withdrawn and Senator Collins offered Collins-Reed amendment #2812 (substitute) and then in the first degree slot she offered Collins amendment #2813 (date …
Roll Call Vote on cloture on compound motion to go to conference on S.1177, ESEA Votes
November 18, 2015 10:43 AMAt 10:44am, the Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the compound motion to go to conference on S.1177, ESEA; Invoked: 91-6 Next: If cloture is invoked, the question would be on the compound motion to go to conference (either by voice vote or roll call vote). At that point, motions to instruct conferees would be in order, however we are unaware of anyone intending to make a motion to …
Cloture filed on motion to go to conference on S.1177, ESEA; roll call vote expected soon Floor Updates
November 18, 2015 10:15 AMSenator McConnell laid before the body a House message to accompany S.1177, Every Child Achieves Act of 2015 (ESEA). He then disagreed with the House amendment and agreed to the request to go to conference. He then filed cloture on the compound motion to go to conference. A roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the compound motion to go to conference could occur around 10:30am today. If cloture is invoked, the question would be on the compound motion to go to conference (either …
Schedule for Wednesday, November 18, 2015 Senate Schedule
November 18, 2015 10:00 AMThe Senate stands adjourned until 10:00am on Wednesday, November 18, 2015. Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 11:00am. The cloture motion with respect to the motion to proceed to H.R.2577, THUD appropriations, will be withdrawn and at a time to be determined by the two Leaders, the Senate will proceed to the consideration of H.R.2577. We expect a cloture vote on the compound motion to go to conference on S.1177, ESEA, as early as …
Wrap Up for Tuesday, November 17, 2015 Wrap Up
November 17, 2015 06:47 PMRoll Call Votes Passage of S.J.Res.24, a joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Carbon Pollution Emission Guidelines for Existing Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units"; passed: 52-46. Passage of S.J.Res.23, a joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule …
Roll Call Vote on passage of S.J.Res.23 (new power plants) Votes
November 17, 2015 06:00 PMSenator McConnell made the motion to proceed to S.J.Res.23. The Senate agreed to the motion by voice vote. At 5:59pm, the Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on passage of S.J.Res.23, a joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Standards of Performance for Greenhouse Gas Emissions from New, Modified, and Reconstructed Stationary Sources: Electric Utility …
Roll Call Vote on passage of S.J.Res.24 Votes
November 17, 2015 05:30 PMAt 5:29pm, the Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on passage of S.J.Res.24, a joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Carbon Pollution Emission Guidelines for Existing Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units". Passed: 52-46 Next: 1 voice vote, 1 roll call vote expected: [voice vote on motion to proceed to S.J.Res.23 …
2 roll call votes expected at 5:30pm Floor Updates
November 17, 2015 04:19 PMThe Senate has reached an agreement that at 5:30pm today, all time on S.J.Res.24 will be considered expired and the Senate will vote on passage of the joint resolution. Following disposition of S.J.Res.24, Senator McConnell will be recognized to make a motion to proceed to S.J.Res.23, that if the motion is agreed to (which is expected to be agreed to by voice vote), then all time will be considered expired and the Senate will vote on passage of S.J.Res.23. 5:30pm - 2 roll call votes …
Senate proceeds to S.J.Res.24 Floor Updates
November 17, 2015 11:00 AMSenator McConnell moved to proceed to S.J.Res.24, a joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Carbon Pollution Emission Guidelines for Existing Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units". The motion to proceed was then agreed to by voice vote. Under the statute, there would be up to 10 hours for debate equally divided prior to a vote on passage …
Schedule for Tuesday, November 17, 2015 Senate Schedule
November 17, 2015 10:00 AMThe Senate stands adjourned until 10:00am on Tuesday, November 17, 2015. Following the prayer and pledge, the Senate will observe a moment of silence for the victims of the Paris attacks. Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 11:00am. As a reminder, during today's session Senator McConnell moved to proceed to H.R.2577, THUD appropriations, and filed cloture on the motion. Unless an agreement can be reached, the cloture vote would occur one …
Wrap Up for Monday, November 16, 2015 Wrap Up
November 16, 2015 07:08 PMRoll Call Votes Confirmation of Executive Calendar #141, LaShann Moutique DeArcy Hall, of New York, to be US District Judge for the Eastern District of New York; confirmed: 93-1. Legislative Business Adopted S.Res.313, condemning the terrorist attacks in Paris and offering thoughts and prayers for the victims, condolences to their families, resolve to support the people of France, and pledge to defend democracy and stand in solidarity with the country of France and all our allies …
Roll Call Vote on confirmation of Hall nomination (NY district) Votes
November 16, 2015 05:31 PM5:32pm The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #141, LaShann Moutique DeArcy Hall, of New York, to be US District Judge for the Eastern District of New York; Confirmed: …
Schedule for Monday, November 16, 2015 Senate Schedule
November 16, 2015 03:00 PMThe Senate stands adjourned under the provisions of H.Con.Res.92 until 3:00pm on Monday, November 16, 2015. Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 5:00pm. At 5:00pm, the Senate will enter Executive session with 30 minutes of debate equally divided followed by a roll call vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #141, LaShann Moutique DeArcy Hall, of New York, to be US District Judge for the Eastern District of New …
Wrap Up for Tuesday, November 10, 2015 Wrap Up
November 10, 2015 07:05 PMRoll Call Votes Motion to concur in the House amendment to S.1356, NDAA; agreed to: 91-3. Passage of H.R.2029, as amended (Military Construction VA appropriations); passed: 93-0. Motion to invoke cloture on the compound motion to go to conference on H.R.22, surface transportation; agreed to: 82-7. Wicker motion to instruct the conferees (tractor trailers); agreed to: 56-31. Legislative Business Passed Calendar #267, S.1203 - 21st Century Veterans Benefits Delivery Act, with …
Agreement to vote on Hall nomination on Monday, 11/16 Floor Updates
November 10, 2015 06:54 PMThe Senate has reached an agreement that results in a vote on confirmation of the Hall nomination (NY district judge) at 5:30pm on Monday, November 16. Under the order, at 5:00pm on Monday November 16, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider Calendar #141, the nomination of LaShann Hall, of New York, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of New York. There will then be up to 30 minutes for debate equally divided prior to a vote on confirmation of the …
Morning Business-no more votes-surfact transportation conferees appointed Floor Updates
November 10, 2015 03:42 PMThe Wicker motion to instruct was agreed to by a vote of 56-31. The Blumenthal motion to instruct was agreed to by voice vote. The Chair appointed the following conferees to the Surface Transportation conference. Inhofe Thune Hatch Cornyn Barrasso Murkowski Fischer Boxer Brown Nelson Wyden Durbin Schumer The Senate is in a period of morning business with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. There will be no further roll call votes this week. The next …
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