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Lee objects to voting in relation to CR tonight Floor Updates
September 26, 2013 04:37 PMSenator Reid asked unanimous consent there be 4 votes this evening around 7:30pm: - Cloture on H.J.Res. 59, the continuing resolution - Motion to waive budget points of order - Reid amendment #1974, perfecting substitute - Passage of H.J.Res.59, as amended Senator Lee asked to modify the request so that the votes would occur tomorrow. Senator Reid declined to modify. Senators Lee, Corker, and Cruz then engaged in a colloquy discussing the merits of voting today or …
Senate passes Helium bill (H.R.527) Floor Updates
September 26, 2013 03:15 PMThe Senate concurred in the House Amendment to the Senate Amendment to H.R. 527, Responsible Helium Administration and Stewardship Act. As a result in concurring in the House Amendment, the bill will be sent to the …
Senator Coats request to call up amendent #1979 Floor Updates
September 26, 2013 02:27 PMSenator Coats asked unanimous consent to set aside the pending amendment in order to call up Coats amendment #1979 (delay the application of the individual health insurance mandate, to delay the application of the employer health insurance mandate). Senator Tester …
Toomey request to call up 3 amendments Floor Updates
September 26, 2013 02:17 PMSenator Toomey asked unanimous consent to set aside the pending amendment in order to call up the following amendments: Toomey #1971 (repeal medical devise excise tax) Toomey #1972 (delay application of individual health insurance mandate) Toomey #1973 (rights of conscience with respect to health items or services) Senator Tester …
Vitter request to consider congressional health care insurance amendment/Tester objection Floor Updates
September 26, 2013 01:41 PMSenator Vitter asked unanimous consent to set aside the pending amendment to call up Vitter amendment #1983, to prohibit funds for congressional and certain administration officials' health insurance contributions. Senator Tester …
Continuing Resolution-- 1pm first degree filing deadline Floor Updates
September 26, 2013 10:07 AMYesterday Senator Reid filed cloture on the H.J.Res.59, the continuing resolution. If cloture is invoked, germane first degree amendments must be filed at the desk prior to 1:00pm today to be considered in order, if cloture is invoked. If no agreement can be reached, the cloture vote on the joint resolution would occur one hour after the Senate convenes tomorrow, Friday, September 27. However, by consent the vote could be moved to another time, perhaps even later today. Senators will be …
SCHEDULE FOR THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2013 Senate Schedule
September 26, 2013 09:09 AMThe Senate stands in adjournment until 10:00am on Thursday, September 26, 2013. Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of H.J.Res.59. the Continuing Resolution, with the time from 10:30am controlled in 1 hour increments, with the Majority controlling the first hour and alternating thereafter. If no agreement is reached under Rule 22, the cloture vote on the Continuing Resolution would occur 1 hour after the Senate convenes on Friday. The filing deadline for …
WRAP UP FOR WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2013 Wrap Up
September 25, 2013 08:09 PMROLL CALL VOTE 1) Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to H.J.Res. 59, Continuing Resolution: Invoked: 100-0 LEGISLATIVE ITEMS Passed H.R.3092, the Missing Children's Assistance Reauthorization Act of 2013 Passed Cal. # 13, 252, PREEMIE Act, by voice vote Passed S. 793, Organization of the American States Reform The Senate adopted the following resolutions by unanimous consent: S. Res. 255, a resolution welcoming the Prime Minister of India to the United States for …
Senate adopts motion to proceed to CR and Reid files cloture Floor Updates
September 25, 2013 08:09 PMThe Senate adopted the motion to proceed to H.J.Res.59, the Continuing Resolution, by a voice vote. Senator Reid then offered a perfecting substitute amendment #1974 and a second degree amendment #1975 (date change). Senator Reid also moved to recommit the joint resolution and offered amendments to the motion in the first and second degree slots (#1976 and 1977 (date changes)). He then filed cloture on the joint resolution. If no agreement is reached under Rule 22, the cloture vote on the …
Senate passes H.R.3092, Missing Children Floor Updates
September 25, 2013 03:42 PMBy unanimous consent, the Senate passed H.R.3092, the Missing Children's Assistance Reauthorization Act of …
Roll Call Vote on cloture on MTP to H.J.Res.59, Continuing Resolution Votes
September 25, 2013 12:54 PM12:55pm The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to H.J.Res.59, Continuing Resolution; Invoked: …
1pm cloture vote on MTP to CR, Cruz unanimous consent requests Floor Updates
September 25, 2013 12:06 PMThe Senate has begun a new session day (new calendar day, not legislative day). There will now be up to 1 hour for debate prior to a cloture vote on the motion to proceed to H.J.Res. 59, the Continuing Resolution. At 1pm the Senate will proceed to a cloture vote on the motion to proceed to H.J.Res.59, the Continuing Resolution. Senator Cruz asked unanimous consent to vitiate the 1pm cloture vote and at the end of his remarks the Senate agree to the motion to proceed to H.J.Res.59, the …
Cloture vote on MTP to the Continuing Resolution expected at 1pm Senate Schedule
September 25, 2013 09:44 AMSenator Cruz continues to hold the floor to debate H.J.Res.59, the Continuing Resolution. If the debate continues until noon the Chair would interrupt debate to begin the new SesionDay and to allow the Chaplain to deliver the prayer. There would then be up to 1 hour for debate prior to the cloture vote on the motion to proceed to the Continuing Resolution. Senators should expect a roll call vote at 1:00pm on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to H.J.Res. 59, the Continuing …
Wrap Up for Tuesday, September 24, 2013 Wrap Up
September 24, 2013 11:50 PMROLL CALL VOTE 1) Confirmation of Executive Calendar #203, the nomination of Todd M. Hughes, of the District of Columbia, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Federal Circuit.; Confirmed: 98-0 No LEGISLATIVE ITEMS No additional EXECUTIVE …
No more votes, next vote expected at 1pm Wednesday Floor Updates
September 24, 2013 08:05 PMThe Senate is debating the motion to proceed to H.J.Res.59, the Continuing Resolution. Following Senator Cruz's statement, we expect to adjourn and reconvene at 12:00 noon on Wednesday, September 25. Under Rule 22, the cloture vote would occur at 1:00pm. There will be no roll call votes …
Roll Call Vote on confirmation of Hughes nomination (Federal Circuit) Votes
September 24, 2013 11:46 AM11:47am The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #203, the nomination of Todd M. Hughes, of the District of Columbia, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Federal Circuit.; Confirmed: …
Senate Floor Schedule for Tuesday, September 24, 2013 Senate Schedule
September 24, 2013 09:00 AMThe Senate stands in adjournment until 10:00am on Tuesday, September 24, 2013. Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in morning business until 11:15am with the Republicans controlling the first half and the Majority controlling the final half. At 11:15am, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider Executive Calendar #203, the nomination of Todd M. Hughes, of the District of Columbia, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Federal Circuit. There will be up to 30 …
Cloture filed on Motion to proceed to CR (H.J.Res.45) Floor Updates
September 23, 2013 06:06 PMSenator Reid filed cloture on the motion to proceed to H.J.Res. 59, the Continuing Resolution. Under the rules, the cloture vote would occur 1 hour after the Senate convenes on Wednesday. If cloture is invoked (60-vote threshold) there would be up to 30 hours for debate prior to adopting the motion to …
Senate Floor Wrap Up for Monday, September 23, 2013 Wrap Up
September 23, 2013 06:05 PMNo ROLL CALL VOTES LEGISLATIVE ITEMS Discharged the Veterans' Affairs Committee and passed H.R.1412, a bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to extend certain expiring authorities affecting veterans and their families, and for other purposes with a Sanders substitute amendment and Sanders title amendment. EXECUTIVE ITEMS Confirmed the following: FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION Executive Calendar #338 Ann Miller Ravel, of California, to be a Member of the Federal Election Commission …
Cruz request to pass CR with no amendments/then asks to subject all amendments to 60-vote threshold. Reid objects to both requests Floor Updates
September 23, 2013 04:16 PMSenator Cruz asked unanimous consent that the Senate agree to the motion to proceed to H. J. Res. 59; that no debate, amendments, or motions to the bill be in order; that any and all points of order be waived; that the resolution be read a third time and passed and the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table without any intervening action or debate. Senator Reid objected. Senator Cruz then asked unanimous consent that the Senate agree to the motion to proceed to H.J. …