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Agreement on Schwatz, Harrington, Robinson, Hately, Hachigian, and Tanner nominations Floor Updates
September 15, 2014 07:04 PMThe Senate has reached an agreement that following the vote on confirmation of the Burns nomination (Executive Calendar #1004), the Senate will consider the Schwatz, Harrington, Robinson, Hartely, Hachigian, and Tanner nominations. There will be 2 minutes for debate equally divided prior to each vote and each vote following the first will be 10 minutes in duration. We expect the nominations considered in this agreement to be confirmed by voice vote. Under the previous order, at 2:15pm …
Roll Call Vote on cloture on Burn nomination (NRC) Votes
September 15, 2014 06:21 PM6:16pm The Senate began a 10 minute roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #1004, Stephen G. Burns, of Maryland, to be a Member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for the term of five years expiring June 30, 2019; Invoked: 54-37 This will be the last roll call vote of the day. The next votes are expected to occur at 2:15pm tomorrow on confirmation of the Baran and Burns nominations, as provided for under the previous …
Roll Call Vote on cloture on Baran nomination (NRC) Votes
September 15, 2014 06:01 PM6:01pm The Senate began a 10 minute roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on Martin Baran, of Virginia, to be a Member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for the remainder of the term expiring June 30, 2015; Invoked: 52-39 Next: 3. Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #1004, Stephen G. Burns, of Maryland, to be a Member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for the term of five years expiring June 30, …
Roll Call Vote on cltoure on S,2199, Paycheck Fairness Act Votes
September 15, 2014 05:30 PM5:31pm The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on S.2199, the Paycheck Fairness Act; Not Invoked: 52-40 Next-10 minute votes: 2. Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #1003, Jeffrey Martin Baran, of Virginia, to be a Member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for the remainder of the term expiring June 30, 2015; and 3. Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #1004, Stephen G. Burns, of Maryland, to be a Member of the Nuclear …
Schedule for Monday, September 15, 2014 Senate Schedule
September 15, 2014 09:00 AMThe Senate stands adjourned until 2:00pm on Monday, September 15, 2014. Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 5:30pm with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. At 5:30pm, there will be a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on S.2199, the Paycheck Fairness Act, followed by cloture votes on the Baran and Burns nominations to be Members of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. The filing deadlines for 1st degree …
Congressional Record open until 5pm Floor Updates
September 11, 2014 04:01 PMBy consent, the Record will remain open until 5:00pm today for the purpose of submitting statements, cosponsorships, and introducing …
Wrap Up for Thursday, September 11, 2014 Wrap Up
September 11, 2014 03:59 PMRoll Call Votes 1. Motion to invoke cloture on S.J.Res.19, constitutional amendment on campaign finance; Not Invoked: 54-42. Legislative Business The motion to proceed to S.2199 (Paycheck Fairness Act) was agreed to by voice vote. Passed H.R.4197: All Circuit Review Extension Act. Passed S.2258: the Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2014. Adopted S.Res.542: Supporting the goals and ideals of National Save for Retirement Week, including raising public awareness of …
Cloture filed on NRC nominations/votes 5:30pm Monday and 2:15pm Tuesday Floor Updates
September 11, 2014 03:58 PMThis afternoon Senator Reid filed cloture on the Barran and Burns nominations for the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. The Senate then reached an agreement to conduct the cloture votes on those nominations on Monday, September 15, and, if cloture is invoked, the Senate would vote on confirmation of the nominations at 2:15pm on Tuesday, September 16. Furthermore, the cloture vote on S.2199, Paycheck Fairness Act, will occur at 5:30pm on Monday, September 15. 5:30pm Monday, September 15-3 roll …
Objection to Ayotte request to consider amendment to Paycheck Fairness Floor Updates
September 11, 2014 03:45 PMSenator Ayotte asked unanimous consent that when the Senate resumes consideration of S.2199, Paycheck Fairness Act, that it be in order to call up Ayotte amendment #3808 (substitute). Senator Murphy …
Roll Call Vote on cloture on S.J.Res.19, Constitutional amendment relating to campaign finance Votes
September 11, 2014 01:45 PM1:46pm The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on S.J.Res.19, Constitutional amendment relating to campaign finance reform; Not Invoked: …
Murphy objects Vitter request to consider Healthcare amendment to constitutional amendment on campaign finance reform Floor Updates
September 11, 2014 01:19 PMSenator Vitter asked unanimous consent that when the Senate resumes consideration S.J.Res.19, a Constitutional amendment on campaign finance that it be in order to call up Vitter amendment #3786 (to amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to apply the provisions of the Act to certain Congressional staff and members of the executive branch) to S.J.Res.19, a Constitutional amendment on campaign finance. Senator Murphy …
MTP to Paycheck Fairness agreed to, amendments offered, and cloture filed-1:45pm cloture vote on campaign finance Floor Updates
September 11, 2014 01:03 PMThe Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to S.2199, Paycheck Fairness Act. Senator Reid then offered several date change amendments and filed cloture on the bill. We expect the cloture vote on the Paycheck Fairness Act to occur at 5:30pm on Monday, September 15. Senator Reid then moved to proceed to Calendar #409, S.2432, Bank on Students Emergency Loan Refinancing Act. By consent, at 1:45pm today, there will be a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on S.J.Res.19, …
Schedule for Thursday, September 11, 2014 Senate Schedule
September 11, 2014 09:00 AMThe Senate stands adjourned until 9:30am on Thursday, September 11, 2014. Following the prayer and pledge, there will be a moment of silence to pay tribute to the thousands of Americans whose lives were taken on September 11, 2001. Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S.2199, post-cloture. The filing deadlines for 1st degree amendments to S.J.Res.19 will be 12:00noon tomorrow and second degree amendments will be 1:00pm tomorrow. We …
Wrap Up for Wednesday, September 10, 2014 Wrap Up
September 10, 2014 06:39 PMRoll Call Votes 1. Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.2199, the Paycheck Fairness Act, upon reconsideration; Invoked: 73-25. Legislative Business The motion to proceed to S.J.Res.19 (Constitutional amendment on campaign finance) was agreed to by voice vote. Passed H.R.1233: Presidential and Federal Records Act of 2014. Passed S.2323: Gold Star Father Act of 2014. Passed Calendar #480, S.2154: Emergency Medical Services for Children Adopted S.Res.466: National Drug …
Agreement on Hoover, Rung, Radzanowski, Ballentine, Nimmich, Davenport, Sembler, and Arroyo nominations Floor Updates
September 10, 2014 06:02 PMBy consent, notwithstanding Rule 22, following the vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the S.J. Res. 19, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session and consider: Cal. #'s 544, 977, 685, 867, 976, 917, 914, 758. There will be 2 minutes for debate equally divided between the two Leaders, or their designees prior to each vote. Upon the use or yielding back of time the Senate will proceed to vote without intervening action or debate on the nominations in the order listed. Any roll call …
Objection to Cruz request to pass HR 5272, deferred action for aliens Floor Updates
September 10, 2014 03:22 PMSenator Cruz asked unanimous consent the Senate take up and pass Calendar #551, H.R.5272, a bill to prohibit certain actions with respect to deferred action for aliens not lawfully present in the United States. Senator Menendez …
Now voting on cloture on MTP to S.2199, upon reconsideration (Paycheck Fairness Act) Votes Floor Updates
September 10, 2014 02:09 PMThe motion to proceed to S.J.Res.19 (Constitutional amendment on campaign finance) was agreed to by voice vote. Senator Reid then offered amendment #s 3791, 3792, 3973, 3794, 3795, 3796, and 3797 (technical amendments) and filed cloture on the underlying joint resolution. By voice votes, the Senate agreed to the Reid motion to proceed to the motion to reconsider the vote by which cloture was not invoked on the motion to proceed to S.2199 (Paycheck Fairness) and the Reid motion to reconsider …
1 roll call vote expected around 2pm (re: Paycheck Fairness Act) Floor Updates
September 10, 2014 11:42 AMThe Senate continues to debate the motion to proceed to S.J.Res.19, Constitutional amendment regarding campaign finance. At 2pm, we expect to adopt the motion to proceed by voice vote. Senator Reid then plans to offer a series of amendments and file cloture on the joint resolution. We will then shift gears to reconsider the previously failed cloture vote on the motion to proceed to the Paycheck Fairness bill. In order to do that, there are 2 procedural motions that we plan to adopt with …
Schedule for Wednesday, September 10, 2014 Senate Schedule
September 10, 2014 09:00 AMThe Senate stands adjourned until 9:30am on Wednesday, September 10, 2014, under the provisions of S.Res.539 as a further mark of respect to the memory of the late Senator James M. Jeffords, former United States Senator for the State of Vermont. Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S.J.Res.19, post-cloture. At 2:00pm, all post-cloture time will be considered expired and the Senate will proceed to vote on the motion to proceed. We …
Wrap Up for Tuesday, September 9, 2014 Wrap Up
September 09, 2014 06:53 PMRoll Call Votes The Senate conducted no roll call votes during Tuesday's session. Legislative Business Passed Cal.#423, S.1934: Clifford P. Hansen Federal Courthouse Conveyance Act Passed Cal.#418, S.898: The New Mexico Federal Land Conveyance Adopted S.Res.538: Expressing the condolences of the Senate to the families of James Foley and Steven Sotloff, and condemning the terrorist acts of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant Adopted S.Res.539: Relative to the death of James M. …