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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. …
FEC, State, and Broadcasting Board of Governors nominations confirmed Floor Updates
September 23, 2013 02:41 PMSenator Cruz lifted his objection and by unanimous consent the Senate confirmed the following nominations: EDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION #338 Ann Miller Ravel, of California, to be a Member of the Federal Election Commission for a term expiring April 30, 2017 #339 Lee E. Goodman, of Virginia, to be a Member of the Federal Election Commission for a term expiring April 30, 2015 DEPARTMENT OF STATE #341 Evan Ryan, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary of State (Educational and Cultural …
Motion to proceed to CR pending, 10 minute limitations, Cruz objects to confirming 4 nominations Floor Updates
September 23, 2013 02:14 PMAfter the Senate convened, Senator Reid moved to proceed to Calendar #195, H.J.Res.59, the Continuing Resolution. By consent, Senators are permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each until 6:00pm. There will be no roll call votes today. The next vote will occur at approximately 11:45am tomorrow, Tuesday, September 24. That vote will be 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 …
Senate Floor Schedule for Monday, September 23, 2013 Senate Schedule
September 23, 2013 09:00 AMThe Senate stands in adjournment until 2:00pm on Monday, September 23, 2013. Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 4:00pm with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. During Thursday's session of the Senate, an agreement was reached that when H.J.Res.59, the continuing resolution, is received by the Senate from the House, it will be placed on the Calendar. Senator Reid is likely to make a motion to proceed to the joint …
Senate Floor Wrap Up for Thursday, September 19, 2013 Wrap Up
September 19, 2013 05:15 PMROLL CALL VOTE 1) Passage of H.R.527, the Responsible Helium Administration and Stewardship Act, as amended; Passed: 97-2 LEGISLATIVE ITEMS Adopted S.Res.246, recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrating the heritage and culture of Latinos in the United States and the immense contributions of Latinos to the United States. Adopted S.Res.247, designating the week of September 16 through September 20, 2013, as "National Health Information Technology Week" to recognize the value …
Agreement on Hughes nomination (Federal Circuit)--11:45am vote Tuesday Floor Updates
September 19, 2013 05:15 PMAt 11:15am on Tuesday, September 24, 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 minutes for debate equally divided prior to a vote on confirmation of the nomination. If all time is used at approximately 11:45am on Tuesday the Senate will vote on confirmation of the …
Morning business until 5pm Floor Updates
September 19, 2013 02:48 PMThe Senate is in a period of morning business until 5pm with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes …
No further roll call votes Floor Updates
September 19, 2013 02:18 PMThere will be no further roll call votes today. As previously announced, Monday will be a no-vote day. Senators should expect the next roll call vote on Tuesday, September 24th prior to the weekly caucus …
Roll Call Vote on Passage of H.R.527, as amended Votes
September 19, 2013 02:14 PM2:15pm The Senate began a 15-minute roll call vote on passage of H.R.527, the Responsible Helium Administration and Stewardship Act, as amended. Passed: …
H.J.Res.59 (CR) placed on the calendar when received Floor Updates
September 19, 2013 02:04 PMThe Senate has reached an agreement that when H.J.Res.59, the continuing resolution, is received by the Senate from the House, it will be placed on the Calendar. Additionally, a motion to proceed to the joint resolution will not be in order until Monday, September …
Morning business until 2pm Floor Updates
September 19, 2013 12:52 PMThe Senate is in a period of morning business until 2pm, with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes …
2:15pm roll call vote on passage of H.R.527, as amended Floor Updates
September 19, 2013 12:37 PMAt 2:00pm today the Energy Committee will be discharged from further consideration of H.R.527, the Helium bill, and the Senate will proceed to its immediate consideration. The Wyden substitute amendment, the High Technology Jobs Preservation Act, will be agreed to. There will be 15 minutes for debate, equally divided between Senators Wyden and Cruz, prior to a vote on passage of H.R.527, as amended. As a result of reaching this agreement at approximately 2:15pm today, the Senate will proceed …
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