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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 …
Agreements on Chappell, McShane, Barnett, and Kellly nominations Floor Updates
May 16, 2013 06:04 PMOn Monday, May 20, 2013, at 5:00 pm, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider the following nomination: Executive Calendar #45, Sheri Polster Chappell, of Florida, to be United States District Judge for the Middle District of Florida; and Executive Calendar #46, Michael J. McShane, of Oregon, to be United States District Judge for the District of Oregon. There will be 30 minutes for debate equally divided in the usual form. Upon the use or yielding back of time, the Senate …
Lee Abortion consent request and Blumenthal's counteroffer Floor Updates
May 16, 2013 02:48 PMSenator Lee asked unanimous consent the HELP Committee be discharged from further consideration of S.Res.133, A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that Congress and the States should investigate and correct abusive, unsanitary, and illegal abortion practices; and the Senate adopt the resolution and preamble, with no intervening action or debate. Senator Blumenthal objected and asked that in lieu of S.Res.133, the HELP Committee be discharged from further consideration of …
Budget consents objected to Floor Updates
May 16, 2013 02:35 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 …
Morning Business until 5pm, No more votes this week Floor Updates
May 16, 2013 02:24 PMThe Senate is in a period of morning business until 5pm, with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. There will be no further roll call votes this …
Roll Call Vote on Moniz (Energy Secretary) Votes
May 16, 2013 01:52 PM1:51pm The Senate began a roll call vote on confirmation of Ernest J. Moniz, of Massachusetts, to be Secretary of Energy; Confirmed: …
Moniz vote at 2:26pm, if all time is used Floor Updates
May 16, 2013 12:15 PMThe Senate is debating Executive Calendar #91, the nomination of Ernest J. Moniz, of Massachusetts, to be Secretary of Energy, for up to 3 hours. Upon the use or yielding back of time, the Senate will proceed to vote on confirmation of the nomination. If all time is used, the vote would begin at approximately 2:26pm. If time is yielded back, the vote could begin …
Schedule for Thursday, May 16, 2013 Senate Schedule
May 15, 2013 06:39 PMThe Senate stands in adjournment until 11:00am on Thursday, May 16, 2013. Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider Executive Calendar #91, the nomination of Ernest J. Moniz, of Massachusetts, to be Secretary of Energy with up to 3 hours of debate equally divided and controlled between Senators Wyden and Murkowski or their designees. Upon the use or yielding back of time (at approximately 2:00pm), there will be a roll call vote on confirmation of …
Wrap Up for Wednesday, May 15, 2013 Wrap Up
May 15, 2013 06:39 PMWRAP UP FOR WEDNESDAY, MAY 15, 2013 ROLL CALL VOTES 1) Coburn amendment #815 (beach nourishment) to S.601, the Water Resources Development Act; Not Agreed to: 43-53 2) Coburn amendment #816 (Infrastructure Deauthorization Commission projects); Not Agreed to: 35-61 3) Merkley-Brown amendment #866 (use of American iron, steel, and manufactured goods); Agreed to: 60-36 4) Passage of S.601, WRDA, as amended; Passed: 83-14 5) Confirmation of Executive Calendar #40 …
Agreement to proceed to S.954, the Farm bill Floor Updates
May 15, 2013 06:20 PMThe Senate has reached an agreement that on Monday, May 20th, at a time to be determined by the Majority Leader, after consultation with the Republican Leader, the Senate proceed to the consideration of Calendar #73, S.954, the Farm …
Reid moves to proceed to the Farm bill; no more votes today Floor Updates
May 15, 2013 05:38 PMExecutive Calendar #92, the nomination of Marilyn B. Tavenner, of Virginia, to be Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, was confirmed 91-7. Following the vote, Senator Reid moved to proceed to S.954, a bill to reauthorize agricultural programs through 2018 (the Farm bill). There will be no further roll call votes …
Roll Call Vote on confirmation of Tavenner nomination Votes
May 15, 2013 05:03 PM5:03pm The Senate began a roll call vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #92, Marilyn B. Tavenner, of Virginia, to be Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Confirmed: …
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