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February 05, 2015 12:19 PMThe Senate is in a period of morning business with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes …
Roll Call Vote on cloture on MTP to H.R.240, DHS appropriations Votes
February 05, 2015 11:29 AM11:32am The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R.240, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2015. Cloture was not invoked on the motion to proceed to H.R.240 by a vote of 52-47. Senator McConnell changed his vote to no and entered a motion to reconsider the failed cloture vote so that it may be reconsidered at a later time. The Senate continues to debate the motion to proceed to H.R.240, DHS …
objections to UC requests on DHS appropriations/11:30am cloture vote on MTP to H.R.240 Floor Updates
February 05, 2015 10:45 AMSenator McConnell asked unanimous consent that the motion to proceed to H.R.240, DHS appropriations, be agreed to and that it be in order for the Managers, or their designees, to offer amendments in an alternating fashion with the Majority manager, or his designee, being recognized to offer the first amendment. Senator Reid reserved his right to object, made some remarks on the importance of passing a clean DHS appropriations bill, and asked consent that following the enactment of the text …
Schedule for Thursday, February 5, 2015 Senate Schedule
February 05, 2015 10:30 AMThe Senate stands adjourned until 10:30am on Thursday, February 5, 2015. Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to H.R.240, a bill making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for FY2015, until 11:30am with the time equally divided. At 11:30am, the Senate will vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to …
Wrap Up for Wednesday, February 4, 2015 Wrap Up
February 04, 2015 06:02 PMRoll Call Votes Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R.240, a bill making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for FY2015, upon reconsideration; not invoked: 53-47. Legislative Business Adopted S.Res.63, Congratulating the New England Patriots on their victory in Super Bowl XLIX. Agreed to H.Con.Res.12, Permitting the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for a ceremony to award the Congressional Gold Medal to Jack Nicklaus. Began the Rule 14 process …
Morning Business Floor Updates
February 04, 2015 03:16 PMThe Senate is in a period of morning business with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes …
Roll Call Vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R.240, DHS appropriations, upon reconsideration Votes
February 04, 2015 02:43 PMBy voice votes, the Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to the motion to reconsider the failed cloture vote on the motion to proceed to H.R.240, DHS appropriations, and the motion to reconsider to the failed cloture vote on the motion to proceed to H.R.240. 2:47pm The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R.240, DHS appropriations, upon reconsideration; Not Agreed To: …
2:45pm Cloture vote on MTP to DHS appropriations, upon reconsideration, expected Floor Updates
February 04, 2015 02:01 PMThe Senate has reconvened and has resumed consideration of the motion to proceed to H.R.240, with time until 2:45pm equally divided. At 2:45pm we expect to vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R.240, DHS appropriations, upon reconsideration. We expect to voice vote the 2 procedural votes that will get us to the reconsideration vote. Therefore, we only expect 1 roll call vote at …
Morning Business until 12:30pm Floor Updates
February 04, 2015 10:01 AMDuring Leader remarks, Senator McConnell moved to proceed to H.R.240, a bill making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for FY2015. The Senate is currently in a period of morning business until 12:30pm, with the time equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees. The Senate will recess from 12:30-2pm to the joint caucus luncheon. As a reminder, Senator McConnell could reconsider the failed cloture vote on the motion to proceed to the DHS …
Schedule for Wednesday, February 4, 2015 Senate Schedule
February 04, 2015 09:30 AMThe Senate stands adjourned until 9:30am on Wednesday, February 4, 2015. Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 12:30pm with the time equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees. The Senate will recess from 12:30 until 2:00pm to allow for the bipartisan conference …
Cloture filed on MTP to HR 240, DHS approps Floor Updates
February 03, 2015 06:18 PMPrior to adjourning today, Senator McConnell filed cloture on the motion to proceed to Calendar #5, H.R.240, a bill making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2015. Unless an agreement is reached, the cloture vote would occur one hour after the Senate convenes on Thursday, February 5. As a reminder, Senator McConnell entered a motion to reconsider today's failed cloture vote on the motion to proceed to the same bill and Senator …
Wrap Up for Tuesday, February 3, 2015 Wrap Up
February 03, 2015 06:16 PMRoll Call Votes Passage of H.R.203, Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention for American Veterans Act; passed: 99-0. Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R.240, a bill making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for FY2015; not invoked: 51-48. Legislative Business Adopted S.Res.64, National School Counseling Week Completed the Rule 14 process to place on the Legislative Calendar of Business S.338, Reauthorize Land and Water Conservation Fund …
Roll Call Vote on cloture on MTP to H.R.240, DHS appropriations Votes
February 03, 2015 02:27 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.240, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations for FY 2015; Not Invoked: 51-48 Senator McConnell changed his vote to no and entered a motion to reconsider the failed cloture vote so that the Senate can reconsider the failed cloture vote at a later …
Shaheen Parliamentary Inquiries re: Budget points of order on DHS approps Floor Updates
February 03, 2015 02:22 PMSenator Shaheen made 3 parliamentary inquiries regarding H.R.240, the DHS Appropriations bill. Shaheen: CONGRESS NEEDS TO PASS A CLEAN FULL-YEAR FUNDING BILL WITHOUT ANY CONTROVERSIAL IMMIGRATION RIDERS THAT ARE NOT GOING TO BE ABLE TO GAIN SUPPORT THAT THE PRESIDENT HAS ALREADY SAID HE'S GOING TO VETO. IT'S THAT SIMPLE. THERE IS TOO MUCH AT STAKE FOR THE SECURITY OF OUR NATION TO PLAY POLITICS WITH THIS BILL. BEFORE I CONCLUDE, MR. PRESIDENT, I WOULD NOTE THAT THE [ram]{14:19:46} …
Roll Call Vote on passage of H.R.203, Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention for American Veterans Act Votes
February 03, 2015 11:58 AM12:01pm The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on passage of H.R.203, the Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention for American Veterans Act; Passed: …
Schedule for Tuesday, February 3, 2015 Senate Schedule
February 03, 2015 10:00 AMThe Senate stands adjourned until 10:00am on Tuesday, February 3, 2015. Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business for one hour with the time equally divided with the Democrats controlling the first half and the Republicans controlling the final half. Following morning business the Senate will proceed to the consideration of Calendar #6, H.R.203, Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention for American Veterans Act, until 12:00 noon with the time equally divided and …
Wrap Up for Monday, February 2, 2015 Wrap Up
February 02, 2015 07:01 PMRoll Call Votes Legislative Business Adopted S.Res.62, designates the week beginning on February 8, 2015, as "National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week" Began the Rule 14 process to place on the Legislative Calendar of Business S.338, Reauthorize Land and Water Conservation Fund (Burr) Began the Rule 14 process to place on the Legislative Calendar of Business S.339, ObamaCare Repeal Act (Cruz) Executive …
Votes @ approx. noon and 2:30pm Tuesday Floor Updates
February 02, 2015 04:07 PMThe previous order with respect to H.R.203, the Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention for American Veterans Act, has been modified so that the Senate proceed to its consideration of the bill at 11:00am on Tuesday, February 3. At 11:00am tomorrow, there will be 1 hour for debate equally divided prior to a vote on passage of the bill. Tuesday, February 3 Approximately 12:00 noon (may be moved to 12:15pm): Passage of H.R.203, the Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention for American Veterans …
Schedule for Monday, February 2, 2015 Senate Schedule
February 02, 2015 04:00 PMThe Senate stands adjourned until 4:00pm on Monday, February 2, 2015. Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 4:30pm with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each and with the time equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees. At 4:30pm, the Senate will proceed to the consideration of Calendar #6, H.R.203, Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention for American Veterans Act. The time until 5:30pm will be …
Wrap Up for Friday, January 30, 2015 Wrap Up
January 30, 2015 11:56 AMRoll Call Votes Legislative Business Adopted S.Res.35, 70th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz extermination camp in Nazi-occupied Poland Adopted S.Res.59, National Stalking Awareness Month Adopted S.Res.60, National Slavery and Trafficking Prevention Month Executive …
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