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Schedule for Thursday, February 4, 2016 Senate Schedule
February 04, 2016 10:00 AMThe Senate stands adjourned until 10:00am on Thursday, February 4, 2016. Following any leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of Calendar #218, S. 2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act, until 11:00am with the time equally divided between the two managers or their designees. At 11:00am, there will be a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on Murkowski amendment #2953 (substitute) to S.2012. As a reminder, tonight the Senate reached an agreement that following morning …
Wrap Up for Wednesday, February, 3, 2016 Wrap Up
February 03, 2016 07:23 PMNo Roll Call Votes Legislative Business Passed H.R.3033, Research Excellence and Advancements for Dyslexia Act, with Lee/Murray amendment. Passed H.R.907, U.S.-Jordan Defense Cooperation Act, with Rubio amendment. Adopted S.Res.357, recognizing the goals of Catholic School Week and honoring the valuable contributions of Catholic schools in the United States. Adopted S.Res.358, designating February 1 through 5, 2016, as "National School Counseling Week". Adopted S.Res.359, celebrating …
Agreement on H.R.757 - North Korea Sanctions Floor Updates
February 03, 2016 06:18 PMThe Senate has reached an agreement that following morning business on Wednesday, February 10, the Senate will proceed to the consideration of Calendar #359, H.R.757, North Korea Sanctions Enforcement Act of 2016. There will be up to 7 hours of debate equally divided in the usual form. Following the use or yielding back of time, the committee-reported amendment will be agreed to and the Senate will vote on the bill, as …
Republicans object to National Security nominations Floor Updates
February 03, 2016 03:27 PMSenator Cardin asked unanimous consent that the Senate enter Executive Session to consider the following nominations: Executive Calendar #375, Thomas A. Shannon, Jr., to be an Under Secretary of State (Political Affairs); and Executive Calendar #329, John L. Estrada, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago; that the Senate then proceed to vote on confirmation of the nominations. Senator Lee objected to the request on behalf of Senator Cruz. Senator Klobuchar asked …
2nd degree amendment filing deadline - S.2012, Energy Floor Updates
February 03, 2016 02:22 PMAs a reminder, yesterday cloture was filed on Murkowski amendment #2953 (substitute) and S.2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act. The cloture vote on the substitute amendment to S.2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act, would occur 1 hour after the Senate convenes tomorrow, Thursday, February 4, unless an agreement is reached. If cloture is invoked, the filing deadline for second degree amendments to the substitute and underlying bill is 1 hour prior to the cloture vote. All second degree …
1:00pm filing deadline, S.2012, Energy Floor Updates
February 03, 2016 10:14 AMYesterday, Senator McConnell filed cloture on Murkowski amendment #2953 (substitute) and S.2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act. The filing deadline for first degree amendments to the substitute and bill is 1:00pm today, Wednesday, February 3. Amendments must be germane and timely filed to be considered in order if cloture is …
Schedule for Wednesday, February 3, 2016 Senate Schedule
February 03, 2016 09:30 AMThe Senate stands adjourned until 9:30am on Wednesday, February 3, 2016. Following any leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business for 1 hour with the time equally divided, and with the Democrats controlling the first half and Republicans controlling the final half. Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of Calendar #218, S. 2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act. As a reminder, today Senator McConnell filed cloture on Murkowski amendment …
Wrap Up for Tuesday, February 2, 2016 Wrap Up
February 02, 2016 07:43 PMRoll Call Votes Lee amendment #3023 (national monuments); not agreed to: 47-48. Franken amendment #3115 (energy efficiency); not agreed to: 43-52. Barrasso #3030 (natural gas gathering lines); not agreed to: 52-43. Sullivan #2996 (repeals rules); not agreed to: 49-46. Schatz #3176 (phase out tax preference-fossil fuels); not agreed to: 45-50. Whitehouse #3125 (campaign financial disclosure); not agreed to: 43-52. Legislative Business The following amendments were agreed to by …
Amendments to S.2012, Energy, agreed to by voice vote Floor Updates
February 02, 2016 07:41 PMThe Senate agreed to the following amendments to S.2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act, by voice vote: Hirono #3064 (energy workforce pilot grant) Hirono #3065, as modified (energy workforce pilot grant) Klobuchar #3179 (grid storage program) Carper-Inhofe #3145 (Federal purchase requirement, renewable) Heitkamp #3174 (SoS carbon capture) Collins-Klobuchar #3140, as modified (forest biomass energy) Baldwin #3156 (manufacturing energy efficiency) Carper-Inhofe #3143 (diesel …
Cloture filed on Murkowski SA #2953 and S.2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act Floor Updates
February 02, 2016 05:51 PMThis evening Senator McConnell filed cloture on Murkowski amendment #2953 (substitute) and S.2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act. Unless an agreement is reached, the cloture vote on the substitute would occur 1 hour after the Senate convenes on Thursday, February 4th. The filing deadline for first degree amendments to the substitute and bill is 1:00pm tomorrow, Wednesday, February 3. Amendments must be germane and timely filed to be considered in order if cloture is …
Roll Call Vote on Whitehouse amendment #3125 (campaign financial disclosure) Votes
February 02, 2016 04:22 PMThe Durbin amendment #3095 (increase funding for DOE Office of Science) was agreed to by voice vote. At 4:23, the Senate began a 10 minute roll call vote on Whitehouse amendment #3125 (campaign financial disclosure). Not Agreed To: 43-52 This will be the last vote of the …
Roll Call Vote on Schatz #3176 (phase out tax preference-fossil fuels) Votes
February 02, 2016 04:01 PMAt 4:01pm, the Senate began a 10 minute roll call vote on Schatz #3176 (phase out tax preference-fossil fuels); Not Agreed To: 45-50 Next - 10 minute votes: Durbin #3095 (increase funding for DOE Office of Science) Whitehouse #3125 (campaign financial …
Roll Call Vote on Sullivan amendment to S.2012, Energy Votes
February 02, 2016 03:40 PM3:41pm The Senate began a 10 minute roll call vote on Sullivan amendment #2996 (repeals rules) Not Agreed To: 49-46 Next - 10 minute votes: Schatz #3176 (phase out tax preference-fossil fuels) Durbin #3095 (increase funding for DOE Office of Science) Whitehouse #3125 (campaign financial …
Rounds amendment agreed to by voice vote; Roll Call Vote on Barrasso amendment to S.2012, Energy Votes
February 02, 2016 03:22 PMThe Rounds amendment #3182, as modified, was agreed to by voice vote. At 3:20pm, the Senate began a 10 minute roll call vote on Barrasso amendment #3030 (natural gas gathering lines). Not Agreed to: 52-43. Next - 10 minute votes: Sullivan #2996 (repeals rules) Schatz #3176 (phase out tax preference-fossil fuels) Durbin #3095 (increase funding for DOE Office of Science) Whitehouse #3125 (campaign financial …
Roll Call Vote on Franken amendment to S.2012, Energy Votes
February 02, 2016 02:58 PM2:59pm The Senate began a 10 minute roll call vote on Franken amendment #3115 (energy efficiency). Not agreed to: 43-52 Next (10 minute votes): Rounds #3182, as modified (conservation) Barrasso #3030 (natural gas gathering lines) Sullivan #2996 (repeals rules) Schatz #3176 (phase out tax preference-fossil fuels) Durbin #3095 (increase funding for DOE Office of Science) Whitehouse #3125 (campaign financial …
Roll Call Vote on Lee amendment to S.2012, Energy Policy Votes
February 02, 2016 02:35 PM2:32pm The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on Lee amendment #3023 (national monuments) to S.2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act. Not Agreed to: 47-48 Next: Franken #3115 (energy efficiency) Rounds #3182, as modified (conservation) Barrasso #3030 (natural gas gathering lines) Sullivan #2996 (repeals rules) Schatz #3176 (phase out tax preference-fossil fuels) Durbin #3095 (increase funding for DOE Office of Science) Whitehouse #3125 (campaign financial …
8 roll call votes at 2:30pm today Floor Updates
February 02, 2016 12:49 PMThe Senate has reached an agreement that will result in 8 roll call votes at 2:30pm today. No 2nd degree amendments will be in order prior to the votes and a 60 vote affirmative threshold is required for adoption of each amendment. 2:30pm - 8 roll call votes: Lee #3023 (national monuments) Franken #3115 (energy efficiency) Rounds #3182, as modified (conservation) Barrasso #3030 (natural gas gathering lines) Sullivan #2996 (repeals rules) Schatz #3176 (phase out tax preference-fossil …
Amendments pending to S.2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act Floor Updates
February 02, 2016 12:34 PMAmendments pending to S.2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015 Murkowski amendment #2953 (substitute) Cassidy amendment #2954 (Strategic Petroleum Reserve) Murkowski amendment #2963 (bulk power system …
Senate resumes consideration of S.2012, Energy; 2:30pm vote reminder Floor Updates
February 02, 2016 11:17 AMThe Senate has resumed consideration of Calendar #218, S. 2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act. The Senate will recess from 12:30pm until 2:15pm to allow for the weekly caucus meetings. At 2:30pm, there will be roll call votes on Lee amendment #3023 (national monuments) and Franken amendment #3115 (energy efficiency) with a 60 vote affirmative threshold for adoption of each amendment. Additional roll call votes are possible during today's session. Another message will be sent if votes are …
Schedule for Tuesday, February 2, 2016 Senate Schedule
February 02, 2016 10:00 AMThe Senate stands adjourned until 10:00am on Tuesday, February 2, 2016. Following any leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 11:00am with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of Calendar #218, S. 2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act. The Senate will recess from 12:30pm until 2:15pm to allow for the weekly caucus meetings. The time from 2:15pm until 2:30pm will be …
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