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Republicans object to going to conference with 2 motions to instruct conferees Floor Updates
May 22, 2013 01:03 PMSenator Kaine asked unanimous consent to go to conference on the Budget resolution and that 2 motions to instruct conferees relative to the debt limit and taxes/revenue be in order. Senator Rubio asked that the request be modified to prohibit consideration of any conference report that includes reconciliation instructions regarding the debt limit. Senator Kaine objected to modify his request. Senator Rubio objected to the original request. Senator McCain then argued that we go through regular …
Franken and Vitter Amendments agreed to Floor Updates
May 22, 2013 12:36 PMThe following amendments to S.954, the Farm bill, were agreed to by unanimous consent: - Franken #992 (access to grocery delivery for homebound seniors and persons with disabilities); and - Vitter #1056 (end food stamp eligibility for convicted violent rapists, pedophiles, and …
Roll Call Vote on Inhofe #960 (nutrition block grants) Votes
May 22, 2013 12:02 PMAt 12:00 noon the Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on Inhofe amendment #960 (nutrition block grants); Not Agreed To: …
Possible vote at noon re: Inhofe #960 (nutition block grants) Floor Updates
May 22, 2013 11:25 AMFor the information of senators, there is a chance that when we resume consideration of the Farm bill Senator Inhofe will offer amendment #960 (repeal nutrition entitlements programs and establish nutrition assistance block grants) and we vote in relation to the amendment as early as 12:00 …
Senate now in morning business, then Farm bill, 5pm vote on Iran Sanctions resolution Floor Updates
May 22, 2013 10:31 AMThe Senate is in a period of morning business for 1 hour, with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. Following morning business (approx 11:35am), the Senate will resume consideration of S.954, the Farm bill. Today we will continue to process amendments to the bill. Currently the Leahy amendment #998 (rural broadband) is pending. As a reminder, at 5pm today, the Senate will vote on adoption of S.Res.65, a resolution strongly supporting the full implementation of …
Reid-McConnell exchange on Srinivasan nomination Floor Updates
May 22, 2013 10:30 AMThis morning Senator McConnell asked unanimous consent that the Senate vote on Tuesday, June 4, at a time to be determined by the Majority Leader, following consultation with the Republican Leader, on confirmation of Executive Calendar #95, the nomination of Srikanth Srinivasan, of Virginia, to be United States Circuit Judge for the District of Columbia Circuit. Senator Reid objected and explained some of his frustrations over continued Republican delay on nominations. As a reminder, Senator …
Senate Floor Schedule for Wednesday, May 22, 2013 Senate Schedule
May 22, 2013 09:00 AMThe Senate stands in adjournment until 9:30am on Wednesday, May 22, 2013. Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in morning business for one hour with the Republicans controlling the first half and the Majority controlling the final half. Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of S.954, the Farm bill. We will continue to work through amendments to the Farm bill during Wednesday's session of the Senate. At 4:00pm, the Senate will proceed to the …
Senate Floor Wrap Up for Tuesday, May 21, 2013 Wrap Up
May 21, 2013 06:33 PMROLL CALL VOTES 1) Roberts amendment #948 (SNAP) to S.954, the Farm bill; Not Agreed to: 40-58 2) Gillibrand amendment #931 (SNAP funding); Not Agreed to: 26-70 LEGISLATIVE ITEMS Began the Rule 14 process of H.R.45, the Repeal of the Affordable Care Act. Began the Rule 14 process of S.1003, the Comprehensive Student Loan Protection Act. (Coburn) Began the Rule 14 process of S.1004, the Anti-Trust Freedom Act. (Paul) No EXECUTIVE …
Cloture filed on Srinivasan (DC Circuit Court) Floor Updates
May 21, 2013 06:33 PMThis evening Senator Reid filed cloture on Executive Calendar #95, the nomination of Srikanth Srinivasan, of Virginia, to be United States Circuit Judge for the District of Columbia Circuit. Unless an agreement can be reached, the cloture vote would occur 1 hour after the Senate convenes on …
Leahy #998 offered--no more votes today--morning business until 6:30pm Floor Updates
May 21, 2013 05:38 PMFollowing the period of morning business, the Senate resumed consideration of the Farm bill and Senator Stabenow called up Leahy amendment #998 (rural broadband). The Senate is now in a period of morning business until 6:30pm with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. There will be no further roll call votes tonight. Tomorrow the Senate will resume consideration of the Farm bill and continue to process amendments. As a reminder, at 4pm on Wednesday, May 22, the …
Budget consents objected to Floor Updates
May 21, 2013 05:37 PMSenator Murray asked unanimous consent to proceed to H.Con.Res.25, that the amendment which is at the desk, the text of S.Con.Res. 8, the budget resolution passed by the Senate, be inserted in lieu thereof; that H.Con.Res.25, as amended, be agreed to; the motion to reconsider be made and laid upon the table; that the Senate insist on its amendment, request a conference with the House on the disagreeing votes of the two Houses; and the Chair be authorized to appoint conferees. This is the long …
Roll Call Vote on Gillibrand amendment #931 (SNAP) Votes
May 21, 2013 04:35 PM4:35pm The Senate began a roll call vote on Gillibrand amendment #931 (SNAP); Not Agreed To: …
Roll Call Votes on Roberts amendment #948 (SNAP) Votes
May 21, 2013 04:10 PM4:07pm The Senate began a roll call vote on Roberts amendment #948 (SNAP); Not Agreed To: …
Roberts calls up #948 (SNAP) Floor Updates
May 21, 2013 03:25 PMSenator Roberts has called up amendment #948 (SNAP). We are working on an agreement to have a couple votes this afternoon in relation to the Gillibrand and Roberts amendments. Senators will be notified when any votes are …
Sanders amendments #963 and 964 (energy) Floor Updates
May 21, 2013 02:42 PMSenator Sanders asked unanimous consent to set aside the pending amendment in order to call up amendments #963 (CFTC investigation on energy futures and swaps markets) and #964 (CFTC regulation of energy markets). Senator Stabenow said there is an objection to setting aside the pending …
Gillibrand amendment is pending; Sessions amendment agreed to Floor Updates
May 21, 2013 12:37 PMCantwell amendment #919 was agreed to 87-8. Senator Gillibrand offered amendment #931 (SNAP funding). The Sessions amendment #945 (eligibility criteria for agriculture irrigation assistance), as modified, was agreed to. Following Senator Gillibrand's statement, the Senate will recess until 2:15pm. After the lunch we will continue to process amendments to the Farm …
Roll Call Vote on Cantwell amendment #919 Votes
May 21, 2013 12:01 PM12:01pm The Senate began a roll call vote on Cantwell amendment #919 (tribal participation in soil and water conservation programs); Agreed To: …
Roll call vote following moment of silence at 12 noon Floor Updates
May 21, 2013 11:59 AMFollowing the moment of silence at noon, the Senate will proceed to a roll call vote in relation to Cantwell amendment #919 (tribal participation in soil and water conservation programs). Following the votes Senator Gillibrand will be recognized and intends to offer amendment #931 (restore SNAP cuts with offset). The managers of the bill are also working on a Sessions amendment #945, but there may be an additional modification. If that modification is agreeable to both sides, it is their …
12:00 noon moment of silence-OK tornado victims Floor Updates
May 21, 2013 11:23 AMAt 12:00 noon today the Senate will observe a moment of silence to honor the victims of the tornado in …
Senate Floor Schedule for Tuesday, May 21, 2013 Senate Schedule
May 21, 2013 09:00 AMThe Senate stands in adjournment until 10:00am on Tuesday, May 21, 2013. Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in 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.954, the Farm bill. The Senate will recess from 12:30pm until 2:15pm to allow for the weekly caucus …