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The Senate has reached an agreement that notwithstanding Rule 22, on Wednesday, November 12, 2014, at 5:30 p.m., the Senate proceed to Executive Session and vote on cloture on Executive Calendar numbers 853(Moss), and 855 (May); further, that if cloture is invoked on either of these nominations,...

The following nominations were confirmed by voice votes: Executive Calendar #893, Mark William Lippert, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Korea Executive Calendar #524, Adam M. Scheinman, to be Special Representative of the President for Nuclear Nonproliferation, with the rank of...

6:18pm The Senate began a 10 minute roll call vote on passage of H.J.Res.124, the Continuing Resolution through December 12, 2014. Passed: 78-22.

5:58pm The Senate began a 10 minute roll call on the motion to invoke cloture on H.J.Res.124, Continuing Resolution through December 12, 2014. Invoked: 73-27.

5:28pm The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on the Cruz motion to table Reid amendment #3852 to H.J.Res.124, the Continuing Resolution; Not agreed to: 50-50

Upon the use or yielding back of time, we expect 3 roll call votes related to the Continuing Resolution. Some time may be yielded back and we could begin voting earlier than 5:30pm. We do not expect the Republicans to raise a budget point of order. There will then be a series of voice votes to...

Senator Paul asked unanimous consent that it be in order to call up amendment #3856 (strikes section 149: Syria). Senator Mikulski objected.

The Senate has resumed consideration of H.J.Res.124, the Continuing Resolution. Senator Reid offered a series of technical amendments to the joint resolution and filed cloture on the joint resolution. There will now be up to 4 ½ hours for debate prior to a series of votes in relation to the...

Senator Cruz asked unanimous consent the Senate take up and pass S.2779, Expatriate Terrorists Act. Senator Hirono objected.

The Senate stands adjourned until 9:30am on Thursday, September 18, 2014. Following the prayer and pledge, the Senate will recess subject to the call of the Chair. When the Senate reconvenes, following any Leader remarks, it will be in a period of morning business until 1:00pm, with the time equally...

Roll Call Votes Confirmation of Executive Calendar #956, John R. Bass, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Turkey; Confirmed: 98-0. Legislative Business Adopted S. Res. 543 - National Bison Day Adopted S. Res. 545 - Hispanic...

Upon disposition of the Continuing Resolution tomorrow, Thursday, September 18, the Senate will proceed to vote on confirmation of the following nominations: DEPARTMENT OF STATE #893 Mark William Lippert - to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the...

The Senate has reached an agreement to begin consideration of the Continuing Resolution at 1pm tomorrow, Thursday, September 18. There will be up to 4 ½ hours for debate equally divided prior to a series of votes. Under this agreement, if all time is used, at approximately 5:30pm there will be a...

Senator Corker asked unanimous consent that there be 4 hours for debate prior to a vote on a Corker bill to authorize assistance for appropriately vetted elements of the Syrian opposition and other appropriately vetted Syrian groups and individuals. Senator Reid objected.

Senator Vitter asked unanimous consent that the Senate take up and pass H.R. 3522, Employee Health Care Protection Act of 2013. Senator Murphy objected.

Senator Harkin asked unanimous consent that there be 2 hours for debate prior to a vote on ratification of the Disabilities Treaty. Senator Lee objected. HARKIN asked unanimous consent that at a time to be determined by the Majority Leader, in consultation with the Republican Leader, the Senate...

Senator Boozman asked unanimous consent to take up and pass on H.R.503, National Desert Storm and Desert Shield War Memorial Act. Senator Booker objected and asked unanimous consent the Senate proceed to the consideration of Calendar #398, H.R.1033, American Battlefield Protection Program Amendments...

Executive Calendar #536, Eric T. Schultz, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Zambia (voice vote) Executive Calendar #548, Thomas Frederick Daughton, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America...

12:02pm The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #956, John R. Bass, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Turkey; Confirmed: 98-0 The next votes in this series should be voice votes. Executive...

The Senate stands adjourned until 10:00am on Wednesday, September 17, 2014. Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 12:00pm, with the time equally divided between the two Leaders or their designees. At 12:00pm, the Senate will proceed to Executive...