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Agreement on Dava J. Newman--5:30pm vote Monday Floor Updates
April 23, 2015 05:39 PMThe Senate has reached an agreement to vote on confirmation of the Newman nomination (NASA) on Monday, April 27th at 5:30pm. Under the order, at 5:00pm, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider Executive Calendar #75, the nomination of Dava J. Newman, of Massachusetts, to be Deputy Administrator of NASA. There will be 30 minutes for debate equally divided prior to a vote on confirmation of the nomination. If all time is used, the vote would occur at …
Wrap Up for Thursday, April 23, 2015 Wrap Up
April 23, 2015 05:39 PMRoll Call Votes Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #21, Loretta E. Lynch, of New York, to be Attorney General; invoked: 66-34. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #21, Loretta E. Lynch, of New York, to be Attorney General; confirmed: 56-43. Legislative Business Adopted S.Res.149, recognizing the importance and inspiration of the Hubble Space Telescope. Adopted S.Res.150, expressing the sense of the Senate about the importance of effective civic and government education …
Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015 Floor Updates
April 23, 2015 02:59 PMThe Senate has begun consideration of H.R.1191. Senator Corker offered substitute amendment #1140, which is the text of S.615, as reported by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. S. 615 is the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of …
Morning Business until 3:00pm Floor Updates
April 23, 2015 01:58 PMThe Senate confirmed the Lynch nomination by a vote of 56-43. The Senate is in a period of morning business until 3:00pm, with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. At 3:00pm, the Senate will agree to the motion to proceed to H.R. 1191, the legislative vehicle for the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015, for debate only. Senator Corker, or his designee, will offer the substitute amendment, which is the text of S.615, as reported. There will be no further roll …
Last vote of the day Floor Updates
April 23, 2015 01:40 PMThe vote on confirmation of the Lynch nomination will be the last vote of the day. The next vote is expected to occur at 5:30pm on Monday. That vote will likely be on confirmation of the nomination of Dava Newman to be Deputy Administrator of …
Roll Call Vote on confirmation of Lynch nomination Votes
April 23, 2015 01:30 PM1:37pm The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #21, the nomination of Loretta Lynch, of New York, to be Attorney General; Confirmed: …
Agreement to begin Iran bill at 3pm today Floor Updates
April 23, 2015 12:19 PMThe Senate has entered an agreement to begin consideration of the Iran Congressional Review Act at 3:00pm today for debate only. At 3:00pm, the Senate will agree to the motion to proceed to H.R. 1191. Under the previous order, Senator Corker, or his designee, will offer the substitute amendment, which is the text of S.615, as reported. By consent, following Leader remarks on Tuesday, April 28th, Senator Corker will be recognized to offer an amendment to the substitute. We expect to consider …
Next vote on confirmation of Lynch nomination around 1:30pm Floor Updates
April 23, 2015 12:19 PMCloture was invoked on the Lynch nomination by a vote of 66-34. There will now be up to 2 hours for debate equally divided prior to a vote on confirmation of the nomination. We hope to be able to yield back some time and begin the confirmation vote at 1:30pm range. If all time is used, the vote would occur at …
Now voting on cloture on Lynch nomination Votes
April 23, 2015 11:36 AM11:44am The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #21, the nomination of Loretta E. Lynch, of New York, to be Attorney General; Invoked: …
Cloture vote on Lynch nomination expected around 11:40am Floor Updates
April 23, 2015 11:25 AMFollowing the remarks of Senator Feinstein and Senator McCaskill, we anticipate we will yield the remaining time and then vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the lynch nomination. The vote is expected to begin in the 11:35-11:40am …
Cloture on Lynch expected to occur no later than 11:55am Floor Updates
April 23, 2015 09:55 AMThe Senate has resumed consideration of Executive Calendar #21, the nomination of Loretta Lynch, of New York, to be Attorney General. There will now be up to 2 hours for debate equally divided prior to a cloture vote on the nomination. If all time is used, the vote would begin around 11:55am. Time may be yielded back and the vote could begin earlier (we don't expect it to occur before 11:30am). If cloture is invoked, there would then be an additional 2 hours of post-cloture debate prior to a …
Schedule for Thursday, April 23, 2015 Senate Schedule
April 23, 2015 09:30 AMThe Senate stands adjourned until 9:30am on Thursday, April 23, 2015. Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will enter Executive Session to resume consideration of Executive Calendar #21, Loretta E. Lynch, of New York, to be Attorney General. By consent, there will be 2 hours of debate, equally divided, followed by a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the nomination. If cloture is invoked, there will then be 2 hours of debate prior to a roll call vote on confirmation of the …
Agreement of Loretta Lynch nomination (Attorney General) Floor Updates
April 22, 2015 04:30 PMBy unanimous consent, when the Senate resumes consideration of Executive Calendar #21, the nomination of Loretta Lynch, of New York, to be Attorney General, on Thursday, April 23 (approximately 9:40am), there will be 2 hours for debate equally divided prior to a vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the nomination. If cloture is invoked, there will be up to 2 hours of post-cloture debate, equally divided prior to a vote on confirmation of the nomination. Approx. 11:40 (if all time is …
Wrap Up for Wednesday, April 22, 2015 Wrap Up
April 22, 2015 04:26 PMRoll Call Votes Leahy SA #301 (substitute); not agreed to: 43-55. Cornyn-Murray-Klobuchar SA #1124 (victims support without expanded Hyde); agreed to: 98-0. Cornyn SA #1127 (side by side to Leahy #290); not agreed to: 45-53. Leahy SA #290 (Reauthorize Homeless and Runaway Youth); not agreed to: 56-43. Brown SA #311 (parental rights); agreed to: 99-0. Burr SA #1121 (sex offender list); agreed to: 98-0. Kirk SA #273, as modified (commercial advertising); agreed to: 97-2. Passage of …
Roll Call Vote on Passage of S.178 Votes
April 22, 2015 03:58 PM4:06pm The Senate began a 10 minute roll call vote on passage of S.178, as amended; Passed: 98-0 The Senate confirmed the following amendments by voice vote: Klobuchar SA #296 (Stop Exploitation through Sex Trafficking) Hoeven SA #299, as modified (data collection) Sullivan SA #279 (cross designation) Wicker SA #1126 (public database) Flake SA #294 (GAO study) Cassidy SA #308 (health care professionals) Portman SA #1128 (child protective services) Brown SA #310 (homeless and …
Roll Call Vote on Kirk SA #273, as modified (commercial advertising) Votes
April 22, 2015 03:24 PM3:31pm, the Senate began a 10 minute roll call vote on Kirk amendment #273, as modified (commercial advertising). Agreed to:97-2. Next: Passage of S.178, as amended, Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act of …
Roll Call Vote on Burr SA #1121 (sex offender list) Votes
April 22, 2015 03:04 PM3:12pm The Senate began a 10 minute roll call vote on Burr amendment #1121 (sex offender list). Agreed to: 98-0 Next: Kirk SA #273, as modified (commercial advertising) Passage of S.178, as amended, Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act of …
Roll Call Vote on Brown SA #311 (parental rights) Votes
April 22, 2015 02:46 PM2:53pm The Senate began a 10 minute roll call vote on Brown amendment #311 (parental rights). Agreed to: 99-0. Next: Burr SA #1121 (sex offender list) Kirk SA #273, as modified (commercial advertising) Passage of S.178, as amended, Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act of …
Roll Call Vote on Leahy SA #290 (Reauthorize Homeless and Runaway Youth) Votes
April 22, 2015 02:23 PM2:32pm The Senate began a 10 minute roll call vote on Leahy SA #290 (Reauthorize Homeless and Runaway Youth) Not Agreed To: 56-43. Next: Brown SA #311 (parental rights) Burr SA #1121 (sex offender list) Kirk SA #273, as modified (commercial advertising) Passage of S.178, as amended, Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act of …
Roll Call Vote on Cornyn SA #1127 (Runaway Youth-ACA offset) Votes
April 22, 2015 01:54 PM2:02pm The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on Cornyn SA #1127 (side by side to Leahy #290); Not Agreed To: 45-53 Next: Leahy SA #290 (Reauthorize Homeless and Runaway Youth) Brown SA #311 (parental rights) Burr SA #1121 (sex offender list) Kirk SA #273, as modified (commercial advertising) Passage of S.178, as amended, Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act of …