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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, …
Senate in recess until 2:15pm Floor Updates
May 24, 2016 12:32 PMThe Senate is in recess until 2:15pm, with the time counting against proponents of …
Senate adopts MTP to H.J.Res.88 Floor Updates
May 24, 2016 10:22 AMBy voice vote, the Senate has adopted the motion to proceed to H.J.Res.88, disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to the definition of the term "Fiduciary". Under the rule, there will now be up to 10 hours of debate equally divided prior to a vote on adoption of the joint resolution. Another message will be sent when the vote is set. It's also possible that the Senate considers S.J.Res.28, a joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter …
Schedule for Tuesday, May 24, 2016 Senate Schedule
May 24, 2016 10:00 AMThe Senate stands adjourned until 10:00am on Tuesday, May 24, 2016. Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will vote (expected by voice) on adoption of the motion to proceed to H.J.Res.88, disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to the definition of the term "Fiduciary". Under the rule, there will be up to 10 hours of debate equally divided prior to a vote on adoption of the joint resolution. It's also possible that the Senate considers S.J.Res.28, a joint …
Wrap Up for Monday, May 23, 2016 Wrap Up
May 23, 2016 06:39 PMRoll Call Votes Passage of Calendar #422, S.2613, Adam Walsh Reauthorization Act of 2016, as amended; passed: 89-0. Legislative Business Adopted Calendar #398, S.Res. 375 - raising awareness of modern slavery. No Executive …
Roll Call Vote on passage of S.2613 (Adam Walsh Reauthorization) Votes
May 23, 2016 05:40 PM5:40pm The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on passage of Calendar #422, S.2613 - Adam Walsh Reauthorization Act of 2016 - as …
Cloture filed on MTP to S.2943, NDAA Floor Updates
May 23, 2016 05:38 PMSenator McConnell moved to proceed to Calendar #469, S.2943, the National Defense Authorization Act, and filed cloture on the motion. Unless an agreement is reached, the cloture motion would ripen one hour after the Senate convenes on Wednesday, May 25. Another message will be sent when the vote is scheduled. Senator McCain then asked unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of the bill (S.2943). Senator Reid …
Schedule for Monday, May 23, 2016 Senate Schedule
May 23, 2016 03:00 PMThe Senate stands adjourned until 3:00pm on Monday, May 23, 2016. Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. At 4:30pm, the Senate will proceed to the consideration of Calendar #422, S.2613 - Adam Walsh Reauthorization Act of 2016 - with one hour of debate equally divided. By consent, the Grassley amendment will be agreed to, the committee-reported substitute amendment, as amended, will …