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Roll Call Vote in relation to Cornyn #3158 Votes
November 29, 2012 12:33 PM12:31pm The Senate began a roll call vote on Cornyn amendment #3158 (Veterans backlog); Agreed To: …
2 roll call votes at approx. 12:30pm Floor Updates
November 29, 2012 12:24 PMThere will now be up to 10 minutes for debate prior to votes in relation to the following amendments, with no amendments in order prior to the votes: - Cornyn #3158 (plan to partner with state and local entities to address veterans claims backlog) - Hagan #3095 (biofuels refinery construction) The Cornyn amendment #3158 incorporates his modification to his original …
Managers' package agreed to Floor Updates
November 29, 2012 11:38 AMThe following amendments were agreed to by unanimous consent: Kohl #2888 (Post-Deployment/Mobilization Respite Absence program) Manchin #2924 (Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System) Webb #2949 (accumulated leave carryover for members of AF) Wyden #2960 (reintegration into civilian life) Sessions #2963 (Sergeant Paschal Conley) Heller #2969 (TRICARE) Hoeven #2991 (SoS strategic nuclear delivery systems) Barrasso #3083 (intercontinental ballistic missile force) Senator Ayotte …
Senate Floor Schedule for Thursday, November 29, 2012 Senate Schedule
November 29, 2012 09:00 AMConvenes: 9:30am Following the prayer and pledge, the Senate will be in a period of morning business for one hour with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each with the Republicans controlling the first half and the Majority controlling the final half. Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of S.3254, the Department of Defense Authorization Act. We continue to work through amendments to the DoD Authorization bill and hope to complete action on …
Outlook for Thursday Floor Updates
November 28, 2012 07:21 PMThe Senate is now in a period of morning business with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. Tomorrow we will resume consideration of the National Defense Authorization bill. Senator Levin announced that it is the managers' intention that following disposition of the Kyl amendment (as early as tomorrow morning), they intend to consider the Ayotte amendment #3003 (East Coast Missile Defense) and there may or may not be a side-by-side amendment to the Ayotte amendment. …
Senate Floor Wrap Up for Wednesday, November 28, 2012 Wrap Up
November 28, 2012 07:19 PMROLL CALL VOTES 1) Udall (CO) amendment #2985 (biofuels) to S.3254, the DoD Authorization Act; Agreed to: 62-37 2) Leahy amendment #2955 (Dale Long Public Safety Officers' Improvement); Agreed to: 85-11 LEGISLATIVE ITEMS Passed S.1998, the DHS Audit Requirement Target Act of 2012 with a committee-reported substitute amendment. No EXECUTIVE …
No more votes today Floor Updates
November 28, 2012 06:40 PMThere will be no further roll call votes during today's session of the …
Roll Call Vote on the Leahy amendment #2955 Votes
November 28, 2012 06:03 PM6:01pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the Leahy amendment #2955 (Dale Long Public Safety Officers' Benefits Improvement) to S.3254, the DoD Authorization Act; Agreed To: …
6pm Roll Call Vote in relation to Leahy amendment Floor Updates
November 28, 2012 05:46 PMAt 6pm today, the Senate will proceed to vote in relation to the Leahy amendment #2955 (to improve the Public Safety Officers' Benefits Program). No amendments are in order to the Leahy amendment prior to the vote. Senators Levin and McCain would like to continue to consider amendments to the bill this …
Additional votes possible today Floor Updates
November 28, 2012 05:01 PMSenator Levin announced on the floor that following the remarks of Senators Feinstein and Paul, it is his intention to turn to the Leahy amendment #2955 (Dale Long Public Safety Officer's Benefits Program) and proceed to a vote on the amendment today. At this point, we expect there to be a roll call vote on the …
Murray amendment 3099 (Veterans Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Services) agreed to Floor Updates
November 28, 2012 03:38 PMThe Senator Murray amendment #3099 (improves mental health care programs and activities for members of the armed Forces and veterans) was agreed to by voice vote. Additional roll call votes are possible during today's session as we work through amendments to the Defense Authorization …
Kyl amendment #3123 (reports on US-Russia arms negotiations) Floor Updates
November 28, 2012 03:32 PMSenator Kyl offered amendment #3123 (requires regular updates on military implications of US-Russia negotiations under consideration on nuclear arms, missile defense, and long-range conventional strike system …
The Gillibrand amendment #3016 (sexual assault) was agreed to by voice vote. Floor Updates
November 28, 2012 02:43 PMThe Gillibrand amendment #3016 (sexual assault) was agreed to by voice …
Roll Call Vote on Udall (CO) #2985 Votes
November 28, 2012 02:06 PM2:01pm The Senate began a roll call vote on Udall (CO) amendment #2985 (biofuels); Agreed To: …
Debate only until 2pm Floor Updates
November 28, 2012 01:08 PMThe Senate is in a period of debate only on the Defense Authorization bill (S.3254) until 2pm …
McCain amendment #3051 (embassy security) agreed to Floor Updates
November 28, 2012 12:41 PMSenator McCain amendment #3051 (to authorize additional Marine Corps personnel for the performance of security functions for U.S. embassies, consulates, and other diplomatic facilities abroad) was agreed to by voice …
2pm Roll Call Vote in relation to Udall (CO) amendment #2985 (biofuels) Floor Updates
November 28, 2012 12:21 PMBy consent, at 2pm the Senate will proceed to a vote in relation to Udall amendment #2985 (biofuels). No amendments to the amendment are in order prior to the …
Senate adopts motion to proceed to NDAA/Udall amendment #2985 (biofuels) pending Floor Updates
November 28, 2012 11:36 AMThe Senate has adopted the motion to proceed to S.3254, National Defense Authorization Act. Senator Reid then called up Udall (CO) amendment #2985 (strikes section 313 in the bill relating to a limitation on the availability of funds for the procurement of alternative …
Senate Floor Schedule for Wednesday, November 28, 2012 Senate Schedule
November 28, 2012 09:00 AMConvenes: 10:00am Following the prayer and pledge, the Majority Leader will be recognized. The first hour will be equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees with the Majority controlling the first half and the Republicans controlling the final half. We hope to begin consideration of S.3254, the Defense Authorization Act of 2012 during Wednesday's session. Additionally, we continue to work on an agreement on amendments to Executive Calendar #6, Treaty Document …
Senate Floor Wrap Up for Tuesday, November 27, 2012 Wrap Up
November 27, 2012 06:49 PMROLL CALL VOTE 1) Motion to proceed to Executive Session to consider Treaty Document #112-7, Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities; Agreed to: 61-36 LEGISLATIVE ITEMS Passed S.3642, the Theft of Trade Secrets Clarification Act of 2012. Adopted S.Res.602, designating 2012-2013 as the "Year of the Korean War Veteran" and recognizing the 60th anniversary of the Korean War. Completed the Rule 14 process of S.3637, FDIC TAG Extension bill. (Reid) No EXECUTIVE …