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Wrap Up for Tuesday, May 10, 2016 Wrap Up
May 10, 2016 06:17 PMNo Roll Call Votes Legislative Business Passed S.1352, to increase Federal Pell Grants for the children of fallen public safety officers. Passed H.R.4923, American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act of 2016. Passed H.R. 4336, to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the burial in Arlington National Cemetery of the cremated remains of certain persons whose service has been determined to be active service, with Ernst amendment and title amendment. Adopted Calendar #450, …
McConnell objects to votes on district judges Floor Updates
May 10, 2016 02:59 PMSenator Casey asked unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to Executive Session to consider the following nominations: Executive Calendar #307, 357, 358, 359, 362, 363, 364, 459, 460, 461, and 508; that the Senate proceed to vote on confirmation of the nominations. Senator McConnell objected. Senator Cardin asked unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to Executive Session to consider the following nominations: Executive Calendar #307, 357, 358, and 359; that the Senate proceed to …
Schedule for Tuesday, May 10, 2016 Senate Schedule
May 10, 2016 09:00 AMThe Senate stands adjourned under the provisions of S.Res.457 and S.Res.458 until 2:15pm on Tuesday, May 10, 2016. Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of H.R.2028, Energy and Water Appropriations. As a reminder, this evening Senator McConnell filed cloture on Cotton amendment #3878 (heavy water) and on the substitute amendment #3801. Unless an agreement is reached, that cloture vote is expected 1 hour after the Senate convenes on Wednesday, May 11. The filing …
Wrap Up for Monday, May 9, 2016 Wrap Up
May 09, 2016 07:11 PMWrap Up for Monday, May 9, 2016 Roll Call Votes Motion to invoke cloture on amendment #3801 (substitute) to H.R.2028, Energy and Water Appropriations; not invoked: 50-42. Legislative Business Adopted S.Res.457, relative to the death of former Senator Conrad Burns. Adopted S.Res.458, relative to the death of former Senator Robert Bennett. Passed Calendar #155, S.546 - RESPONSE Act, with Heitkamp substitute amendment. Passed H.R.4238 - to amend the Department of Energy Organization …
Cloture filed on Cotton amendment #3878 (heavy water); cloture filed on subst amdt #3801; filing deadlines Floor Updates
May 09, 2016 06:18 PMThis evening, Senator Alexander withdrew his first degree amendment #3804 to H.R.2028, Energy and Water Appropriations. Senator McConnell for Senator Cotton offered amendment #3878 (Iran-heavy water). Senator McConnell filed cloture on Cotton amendment #3878 and on the substitute amendment #3801. Unless an agreement is reached, that cloture vote is expected 1 hour after the Senate convenes on Wednesday, May 11. The filing deadline for 2nd degree amendments to the Cotton amendment is 1 hour …
Roll Call Vote on cloture on substitute amdt to H.R.2028 Votes
May 09, 2016 05:31 PM5:31pm The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the substitute amendment #3801 to H.R.2028, Energy and Water Appropriations. Not invoked: …
5:30pm Roll Call Vote; 2nd degree amendment filing deadline Floor Updates
May 09, 2016 04:03 PMAs a reminder, 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 2nd degree amendments will be 1 hour prior to the cloture vote, if cloture is …
Schedule for May 2, 5, and Monday, May 9, 2016 Senate Schedule
May 02, 2016 09:00 AMThe Senate stands adjourned to then convene for a pro forma session only, with no business conducted on the following dates and times: Monday, May 2 at 2:00pm; Thursday, May 5 at 11:30am. When the Senate adjourns on Thursday, May 5, it will next convene at 3:00pm on Monday, May 9, 2016. Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 4:00pm, with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. Following morning business, the Senate …
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 …