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Recess subject to the call Floor Updates
May 12, 2015 03:49 PMThe Senate stands in recess subject to the call of the Chair in order to allow for an all Senators briefing on FISA. We expect the recess to last approximately an …
Motion to proceed to H.R.1314 is pending Floor Updates
May 12, 2015 02:48 PMCloture was not invoked on the motion to proceed to H.R.1314 (Trade vehicle) by a vote of 52-45. Senator McConnell changed his vote to no and entered a motion to reconsider the failed cloture vote at a later time. The Senate is debating the McConnell motion to proceed to H.R.1314, with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes …
Roll Call Vote on cloture on motion to proceed to H.R.1314, the legislative vehicle for the trade related legislation. Votes
May 12, 2015 02:48 PM2:32pm The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R.1314, the legislative vehicle for the trade related legislation; Not Invoked: 52-45 We are told that if we are able to proceed to the bill, the Republicans would offer Hatch amendment #1221, which is a substitute amendment that includes the text of the TPA and TAA bills, which are S.995, Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015, and S.1268, to …
Schedule for Tuesday, May 12, 2015 Senate Schedule
May 12, 2015 10:00 AMThe Senate stands adjourned until 10:00am on Tuesday, May 12, 2015. Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 12:30pm with the time equally divided and with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. The Senate will recess from 12:30 until 2:15pm to allow for the weekly caucus meetings. The time from 2:15 until 2:30pm will be equally divided prior to a cloture vote on the motion to proceed to H.R.1314, the legislative vehicle …
Wrap Up for Monday, May 11, 2015 Wrap Up
May 11, 2015 06:43 PMRoll Call Votes Adoption of S.Con.Res.16 (policy on release of United States citizens in Iran); adopted: 90-0. Legislative Business Passed Calendar #67, S.136: Gold Star Fathers Act of 2015 Passed Calendar #69, S.179 and Calendar #70, S.994, en bloc: postal naming bills Passed Calendar #71, H.R.651, postal naming Adopted S.Res.177, National Police Week Executive …
Roll Call Vote on adoption of S.Con.Res.16 Votes
May 11, 2015 05:25 PM5:34pm The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on adoption of S.Con.Res.16, stating the policy of the U.S. regarding the release of U.S. citizens in Iran. Adopted: …
Schedule for Monday, May 11, 2015 Senate Schedule
May 11, 2015 03:00 PMThe Senate stands adjourned until 3:00pm on Monday, May 11, 2015. 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 5:00pm, there will be up to 30 minutes of debate prior to a roll call vote on adoption of S.Con.Res.16, stating the policy of the U.S. regarding the release of U.S. citizens in Iran. If all time is used, the vote would occur at approximately …
Wrap Up for Thursday, May 7, 2015 Wrap Up
May 07, 2015 05:26 PMRoll Call Votes Motion to invoke cloture on Corker-Cardin amendment #1140 (substitute) to H.R.1191; invoked: 93-6. Passage of H.R.1191, as amended; passed: 98-1. Legislative Business Adopted S.Res.175, recognizing the roles and contributions of the teachers of the United States. Executive …
Agreement to vote on S.Con.Res.16 at 5:30pm Monday Floor Updates
May 07, 2015 03:59 PMAt 5:00pm on Monday, May 11th, there will be 30 minutes of debate equally divided prior to a vote on adoption of S.Con.Res.16, stating the policy of the U.S. regarding the release of U.S. citizens in Iran. If all time is used, the vote would occur at approximately …
Roll Call Vote on H.R.1191, as amended Votes
May 07, 2015 02:15 PM2:25pm The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on passage of H.R.1191, Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act, as amended. Passed; …
Roll Call Vote on cloture on SA #1140 (substitute) Votes
May 07, 2015 01:52 PM2:01pm The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the Corker-Cardin substitute amendment #1140 to H.R.1191 (Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act). Invoked: 93-6 Next: Passage of H.R.1191, as …
2PM Vote Series; Cloture on SA 1140 and Passage of H.R.1191, Iran Floor Updates
May 07, 2015 01:22 PMThe Senate has reached an agreement that if cloture is invoked on the Corker-Cardin substitute amendment #1140 (2:00pm roll call vote) that a point of order against all the pending non-germane amendments be in order and be considered to have been made; that the Corker amendment #1179 (Farsi) be withdrawn; that the Senate consider and agree to the Corker/Cardin technical amendment #1219; that the Corker substitute amendment #1140, as amended, be adopted; that the cloture motion on H.R.1191 be …
Cloture vote moved to 2pm Floor Updates
May 07, 2015 10:09 AMBy consent, the cloture vote on the substitute amendment #1140 to H.R.1191, (Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act) has been moved from 10:30am to 2:00pm today. As a result, there will not be a vote this morning. Additional roll call votes are expected to occur this afternoon. 2:00pm: Motion to invoke cloture on the Corker-Cardin substitute amendment #1140 to H.R.1191, (Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act) At 11:00am, Senator Lankford will be recognized to deliver his maiden speech. The time …
Cloture filed on MTP to Trade, 10am 2nd degree filing deadline to Iran, 10:30am cloture vote on subst to Iran Floor Updates
May 07, 2015 09:36 AMThis morning, Senator McConnell renewed the motion to proceed to H.R.1314, which he intends to amend with trade related legislation, and filed cloture on the motion. Another message will be sent when that cloture vote is scheduled. The filing deadline for second degree amendments to the substitute and underlying bill is 10:00am today. All second degree amendments to the substitute and underlying bill must be germane and timely filed to be considered in order post-cloture. If your senator has …
Schedule for Thursday, May 7, 2015 Senate Schedule
May 07, 2015 09:30 AMThe Senate stands adjourned until 9:30am on Thursday, May 7, 2015. Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of H.R.1191, the legislative vehicle for the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015, with the time until the cloture vote equally divided between the two Leaders or their designees. The cloture vote on the Corker-Cardin amendment #1140 (substitute) will be at 10:30am. The filing deadline for second degree amendments is …
10am Thursday filing deadline for second degree amendments to the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015 Floor Updates
May 06, 2015 06:21 PMBy consent, the filing deadline for second degree amendments to the Corker-Cardin amendment #1140 (substitute) and H.R.1191, the legislative vehicle for the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015, is 10:00am tomorrow, Thursday, May …
Wrap Up for Wednesday, May 6, 2015 Wrap Up
May 06, 2015 06:19 PMRoll Call Votes Legislative Business Passed by voice vote Calendar #32, S.125, Bulletproof Vest Grant Program Reauthorization Act, with Lee amendment #1214 (reduces the authorization from $30 million to $25 million). Passed Calendar #61, S.1124, WIOA Improvement Act, with Alexander/Murray substitute amendment. Adopted S.Res.170, Travel and Tourism. Adopted S.Res.171, National Charter Schools. Adopted S.Res.172, Small Business Week. Adopted S.Res.173, Syria. Executive …
Objection to Cruz amendment Floor Updates
May 06, 2015 05:29 PMSenator Cruz asked unanimous consent that when the Senate resumes consideration of H.R.1191 (Iran), that he be allowed to offer Cruz amendment #1152 (Congressional approval of Iran nuclear agreement). Senator Cardin …
Senate passes S.125, Bulletproof Vest Grant Program Reauthorization, as amended Floor Updates
May 06, 2015 04:26 PMSenator Leahy asked unanimous consent that the Senate take up and pass S.125, as amended with the Lee amendment. Senator Lankford reserved his right to object, explained his objection over the program being duplicative, and then withdrew his objection. By voice vote, the Senate passed Calendar #32, S.125, Bulletproof Vest Grant Program Reauthorization Act, as amended with Lee amendment #1214 (reduces the authorization from $30 million to $25 …
Objection to Vitter's request to modify his amendment Floor Updates
May 06, 2015 04:16 PMSenator Vitter asked unanimous consent that when the Senate resumes consideration of H.R.1191 (Iran), he be allowed to further modify his pending amendment #1186 (verification system). Senator Cardin objected. In his statement, Senator Vitter said he would object to a managers package of otherwise agreed upon amendments unless he gets a vote on his …
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