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Senator Burr objects to vote on student loan bill (S.953) Floor Updates
June 13, 2013 02:32 PMSenator Warren asked unanimous consent that at a time to be determined the Senate proceed to vote on passage of S.953, the Student Loan Affordability Act. Senator Burr objected. Senator Burr then asked consent to take up and pass a bill, which is what he describes as the President's proposal. Senator Warren …
Senate will recess 2:30-3:30 today Floor Updates
June 13, 2013 02:10 PMThe Senate will recess from 2:30 until 3:30pm today in order to accommodate an Intelligence briefing on Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act …
Schmehl nomination confirmed 100-0, Vitter intends to make point of order against bill next week Floor Updates
June 13, 2013 01:18 PMThe Schmehl nomination was confirmed 100-0. There will be no further roll call votes this week. The Senate has resumed consideration of S.744, the Comprehensive Immigration Reform bill. The following amendments are pending to S.744: - Leahy #1183 (international performing arts) - Thune #1197 (permanent resident status after border completion) - Landrieu #1222 (citizenship for internationally adopted children); - Tester #1198 (modify Border Oversight …
Roll Call Vote on Schmehl nomination (Eastern District of PA) Votes
June 13, 2013 12:04 PM12:04pm The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #49, Jeffrey L. Schmehl, of Pennsylvania, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania; Confirmed: …
Alejandro nomination confirmed by voice vote Floor Updates
June 13, 2013 12:04 PMExecutive Calendar #47, Nitza I Quinones Alejandro, of Pennsylvania, to be United States District Judge for the Easter District of Pennsylvania, was confirmed by voice …
1 roll call vote expected at noon re: PA judge/Reid comments on immigration bill/noon vote/s last of the week Floor Updates
June 13, 2013 11:12 AMAt 11:30am, we will execute the previous order to consider the Alejandro and Schmehl nominations. At 11:30am, there will be up to 30 minutes for debate equally divided prior to votes on confirmation of the nominations. If all time is used, at approximately 12:00 noon the Senate will vote on confirmation of the following nominations: - Executive Calendar #47, Nitza I Quinones Alejandro, of Pennsylvania, to be United States District Judge for the Easter District of Pennsylvania; (voice …
Agreement to call up 4 amendments---Thune, Landrieu, Vitter and Tester Floor Updates
June 13, 2013 10:41 AMThe Grassley amendment was tabled 57-43. Senator Reid then asked consent that at 11:30am today the Senate vote in relation to a series of amendments, with 60 vote thresholds (consent request can be found below). Senator Grassley objected. Senator Reid then asked consent to make those amendments pending. Senator Grassley asked that the Heller amendment be removed from the list. That was agreed to. As a result of this back and forth, it is in order for the following amendments to be called up: …
Roll Call Vote on the Motion to Table the Grassley amendment #1195 Votes
June 13, 2013 10:05 AM10:05am The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to table the Grassley amendment #1195 (border security) Tabled: …
10am roll call vote on motion to table Grassley amdt Floor Updates
June 13, 2013 09:47 AMFollowing Senator McConnell's remarks, there will be 10 minutes for debate equally divided prior to a roll call vote on the Reid motion to table Grassley amendment #1195 (border security). We expect this vote to begin around …
Roll call vote expected to begin in 9:45-10am range Floor Updates
June 13, 2013 09:39 AMThe Senate has resumed consideration of S.744, the Comprehensive Immigration Reform bill. Following the remarks of Senator Reid and Senator McConnell, Senator Reid intends to move to table Grassley amendment #1195 (border security). Senators should expect the roll call vote to begin in the 9:45-10:00am …
Senate Floor Schedule for Thursday, June 13, 2013 Senate Schedule
June 13, 2013 09:00 AMThe Senate stands in adjournment until 9:30am on Thursday, June 13, 2013. Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of S.744, the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization …
Senate Floor Wrap Up for Wednesday, June 12, 2013 Wrap Up
June 12, 2013 07:02 PMNo ROLL CALL VOTES LEGISLATIVE ITEMS Adopted S.Res.168, Designating June 2013 as "National Aphasia Awareness Month" and supporting efforts to increase awareness of aphasia. Adopted S.Res.169, Designating the month of June 2013 as "National Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Month". No EXECUTIVE …
No votes tonight Floor Updates
June 12, 2013 05:47 PMWe have been unable to reach an agreement to vote on amendments tonight. However, we'll resume consideration of the Comprehensive Immigration Reform bill tomorrow and hopefully be in a position to consider amendments. As a result, there will be no roll call votes …
Objections to proceeding to votes at 4 or 4:30pm today Floor Updates
June 12, 2013 04:07 PMSenator Reid asked unanimous consent that at 4:30pm today the Senate proceed to a series of 5 roll call votes in relation to the amendments listed below. That no second degree amendments be in order and that each amendment be subject to 60-vote thresholds. - Grassley #1195 (border security); - Thune #1197 (permanent resident status after border completion); - Vitter #1228 (biometric check in system); - Landrieu #1222 (adoption); and - Tester …
Objections to Budget Conference Floor Updates
June 12, 2013 01:17 PMThis afternoon and for the 13th time since March 23rd when Senate passed a budget resolution, Senator Kaine asked unanimous consent the Senate proceed to the consideration of Calendar #33, H.Con.Res.25; the amendment at the desk, which is the text of S.Con.Res.8, the budget resolution passed by the Senate, be inserted in lieu thereof; and that H.Con.Res.25, as amended, be agreed to. Further, that the Senate insist on its amendment, request a conference with the House on the disagreeing votes …
Senate Floor Schedule for Wednesday, June 12, 2013 Senate Schedule
June 12, 2013 09:00 AMThe Senate will convene at 9:30am on Wednesday, June 12, 2013. Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business for one hour with the Majority controlling the first half and the Republicans controlling the final half. Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of S.744, the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization …
Senate Floor Wrap Up for Tuesday, June 11, 2013 Wrap Up
June 11, 2013 06:39 PMROLL CALL VOTES 1) Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.744, the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act; Invoked: 82-15 2) Motion to proceed to S.744, the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act; Adopted: 84-15 No LEGISLATIVE ITEMS No EXECUTIVE …
Grassley calls up amendment #1195 (border security) Floor Updates
June 11, 2013 04:58 PMSenator Grassley called up amendment #1195 (prohibit the granting of registered provisional immigrant status until the Secretary has maintained effective control of the borders for 6 …
Coburn objects to vote on student loan bill Floor Updates
June 11, 2013 04:47 PMSenator Reed asked unanimous consent that at a time to be determined the Senate proceed to vote on passage of S.953, the Student Loan Affordability Act. Senator Coburn …
Leahy amendment pending to Immigration Reform bill Floor Updates
June 11, 2013 04:37 PMSenator Leahy called up amendment #1183 (to facilitate international participation in the performing …
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