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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 …
Agreement on S.Res.65, Iran Sanctions-5pm Wednesday roll call vote Floor Updates
May 20, 2013 07:08 PMAt 4pm on Wednesday, May 22, the Senate will proceed to the consideration of Calendar #43, S.Res.65, resolution strongly supporting the full implementation of United States and international sanctions on Iran and urging the President to continue to strengthen enforcement of sanctions legislation. There will be 60 minutes for debate equally divided and controlled in the usual form. Upon the use or yielding back of time, the Senate will proceed to vote in relation to the resolution. If the …
Senate Floor Wrap Up for Monday, May 20, 2013 Wrap Up
May 20, 2013 07:05 PMROLL CALL VOTE 1) Confirmation of Executive Calendar #45, the nomination of Sheri Polster Chappell, of Florida, to be United States District Judge for the Middle District of Florida; Confirmed: 90-0 LEGISLATIVE ITEMS Discharged the Banking Committee and passed S.309, a bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the World War II members of the Civil Air Patrol with a Harkin amendment. Adopted S.Res.149, Designating the week of May 19 through May 25, 2013 as "National Public Works …
Morning business until 7pm, no more votes Floor Updates
May 20, 2013 06:24 PMThe Senate is in a period of morning business until 7pm, with senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each. There will be no further roll call votes …
McShane nomination confirmed by voice vote Floor Updates
May 20, 2013 06:24 PMExecutive Calendar #46, the nomination of Michael J. McShane, of Oregon, to be United States District Judge for the District of Oregon, was confirmed by voice …
Roll Call Vote on Chappell nomination Votes
May 20, 2013 05:36 PM5:32pm The Senate began a roll call vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #45, the nomination of Sheri Polster Chappell, of Florida, to be United States District Judge for the Middle District of Florida; Confirmed: …
McCain crop insurance amendment Floor Updates
May 20, 2013 04:05 PMSenator McCain asked unanimous consent to set aside the pending amendment in order to call up the Feinstein-McCain amendment #923 (tobacco crop insurance). Senator Stabenow objected in order to give the committee time to group additional crop insurance amendments together, but assured Senator McCain a vote on the …
Cantwell amendment pending to Farm bill; Reminder: Up to 2 roll call votes at 5:30pm (judges) Floor Updates
May 20, 2013 03:23 PMThe Senate has begun consideration of S.954, the Farm bill. Senator Stabenow called up Cantwell amendment #919 (tribal soil and water conservation programs). At 5pm, the Senate will turn to Executive session with 30 minutes for debate prior to votes on confirmation of the below listed nominations. - Executive Calendar #45, the nomination of Sheri Polster Chappell, of Florida, to be United States District Judge for the Middle District of Florida; and - Executive Calendar …
Senate Floor Schedule for Monday, May 20, 2013 Senate Schedule
May 20, 2013 09:00 AMThe Senate stands in adjournment until 2:00pm on Monday, May 20, 2013. Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 3:00pm. Following morning business, the Senate will proceed to the consideration of S.954, the Farm bill. At 5:00pm, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider the following items: Executive Calendar #45, the nomination of Sheri Polster Chappell, of Florida, to be United States District Judge for the Middle District …
Senate Floor Wrap Up for Thursday, May 16, 2013 Wrap Up
May 16, 2013 06:05 PMROLL CALL VOTE 1) Confirmation of Executive Calendar # 91, the nomination of Ernest J. Moniz, of Massachusetts, to be Secretary of Energy; Confirmed: 97-0 LEGISLATIVE ITEMS Passed S.982, to prohibit the Corps of Engineers from taking certain actions to establish a restricted area prohibiting public access to waters downstream of a dam. Adopted S.Res.145, a resolution Promoting minority health awareness and supporting the goals and ideals of National Minority Health Month in April …