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Boozman amendment #822 (recreational lands pass programs) agreed to by voice vote Floor Updates
May 15, 2013 11:22 AMBoozman amendment #822 (recreational lands pass programs) was agreed to by voice …
Amendments to S.601, the Water Resources Development Act Floor Updates
May 15, 2013 11:15 AMThe following amendments have been considered to S.601, the Water Resources Development Act: Coburn amendment #805 (Army Corps land/guns) Not Agreed to: 56-43 (60-vote threshold) Whitehouse amendment #803 (oceans) Agreed to: 68-31 (60-vote threshold) Boxer-Vitter substitute amendment #799 Agreed to by UC Brown amendment #813, as modified (Asian carp) Agreed to: 95-0 Pryor amendment #801, as modified (farms) Agreed to by UC Pryor amendment #806 (work-in-kind) Agreed to by UC Inhofe …
Roll Call Vote on Coburn amendment #816 (Infrastructure Deauthorization Commission projects) Votes
May 15, 2013 11:06 AM11:01am The Senate began a roll call vote on Coburn amendment #816 (Infrastructure Deauthorization Commission projects); Not Agreed To: …
Roll Call Vote on Coburn amendment #815 (beach replenishment) Votes
May 15, 2013 10:39 AM10:35am The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on Coburn amendment #815 (beach replenishment); Not Agreed To: …
Up to 7 roll call votes at 10:30am; additional votes expected this afternoon re: Tavenner and Orrick nominations Floor Updates
May 15, 2013 09:48 AMAs a reminder, at 10:30am there will be up to 7 roll call votes in relation to amendments to S.601, Water Resources Development Act, and on passage of the bill. The first vote will be the usual 15 minute vote and the remaining votes will be 10 minutes in duration. Senator Reid intends to close the votes as quickly as possible. Senators are encouraged to remain on or close to the floor during the vote series. Last week we were able to reach short time agreements on the Tavenner (CMMS) and …
Senate Floor Schedule for Wednesday, May 15, 2013 Senate Schedule
May 15, 2013 09:00 AMThe Senate stands in adjournment until 9:30am on Wednesday, May 15, 2013. Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 10:30am with the time equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees with the Republicans controlling the first half and the Majority controlling the final half. Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of S.601, the Water Resources Development Act. There will be up to 7 roll call …
Senate Floor Wrap Up for Tuesday, May 14, 2014 Wrap Up
May 14, 2013 06:37 PMROLL CALL VOTES 1) Barrasso amendment #868 (water rights) (60-vote threshold); Not Agreed To: 52-44 (60-vote threshold) 2) Sanders #889 (restoration of certain properties impacted by natural disasters); Not Agreed To: 56-40 (60-vote threshold) LEGISLATIVE ITEMS Adopted S.Res.140, Commemorating and acknowledging the dedication and sacrifices made by the Federal, State, and local law enforcement officers who have been killed or injured in the line of duty. Adopted S.Res.141, A …
McConnell objects to going to conference on the Budget resolution Floor Updates
May 14, 2013 06:03 PMSenator Warner asked unanimous consent that the Senate go to conference on the Budget resolution. Senator McConnell asked that the request be modified so that it not be in order for the Senate to consider a conference report that includes tax increases or reconciliation instructions to increase taxes or raise the debt ceiling. Senator Warner objected to modifying the request. Senator McConnell then objected to the original …
Roll Call Vote on Sanders #889 (restoration of certain properties impacted by natural disasters) Votes
May 14, 2013 05:34 PM5:34pm The Senate began a roll call vote on Sanders #889 (restoration of certain properties impacted by natural disasters); Not Agreed To: …
Roll Call Vote on Barrasso amendment #868 (water rights) Votes
May 14, 2013 05:06 PMThe Senate agreed to the Inhofe amendment #797 (land exchange) by voice vote. At 5:06pm the Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on Barrasso amendment #868 (water rights) (60-vote threshold); Not Agreed To: 52-44 Next Vote: Sanders #889 (restoration of certain properties impacted by natural …
2 Roll Call Votes at 5pm Floor Updates
May 14, 2013 04:46 PMAt 5pm today, the Senate will vote in relation to the Barrasso amendment #868 (water rights) and Sanders #889 (restoration of certain properties impacted by natural disasters). Both amendments are subject to 60-affirmative vote threshold. Following the votes, the Senate will turn to a period of morning business with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. When the Senate resumes consideration of S.601, WRDA, tomorrow (expect around 11:15am), we will resume the voting …
S.601, WRDA Agreement Floor Updates
May 14, 2013 03:12 PMSenator Boxer asked consent to consider a finite list of amendments including Johnson (SD) #891 (flood insurance) and Landrieu #888 (flood insurance). Senator Toomey reserved his right to object and stated his opposition to Landrieu's amendment #888 and objected to the request. After some debate between Senators Landrieu and Toomey, Senator Boxer asked the same consent without the Landrieu and Johnson (SD) amendments. Senator Rubio reserved his right to object and asked that the Rubio …
WRDA cloture vote Floor Updates
May 14, 2013 02:34 PMIt appears that we are very close reaching an agreement on a finite list of amendments to S.601, WRDA. We are currently in a quorum call to finalize the details. If we are able to reach an agreement, cloture would be vitiated and we could see some votes on amendments in the 5:30pm range tonight. Again, if no deal is reached, we would proceed with the cloture …
2:30pm Cloture vote Floor Updates
May 14, 2013 11:58 AMIn an effort to give the managers additional time to work on an agreement to limit amendments to S.601, the cloture vote has been postponed and will now occur at 2:30pm. If we are unable to reach an agreement, we will proceed to the cloture vote at 2:30pm. If cloture is invoked, it will be considered as having been invoked at 12:00 …
11:15am filing deadline for second degree amendments to S.601, WRDA Floor Updates
May 14, 2013 10:20 AMAs a reminder, the filing deadline for second degree amendments to S.601, Water Resources Development Act, is 11:15am today. Please send a signed copy of any germane second degree amendments to the cloakroom prior to the deadline so that we may file it at the desk for you. If you have already filed, there is no need to re-file. The managers of the bill continue to negotiate an agreement to complete action on the WRDA bill. Last night we hotlined a list of amendments that could either be …
Senate Floor Schedule for Tuesday, May 14, 2013 Senate Schedule
May 14, 2013 09:00 AMThe Senate stands in adjournment until 10:00am on Tuesday, May 14, 2013. Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 11:00am with the Majority controlling the first half and the Republicans controlling the final half. Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of S.601, the Water Resources Development Act with the time until noon equally divided and controlled between Senators Boxer and Vitter or their designees. At noon, …
Senate Floor Wrap Up for Monday, May 13, 2013 Wrap Up
May 13, 2013 06:17 PMNo ROLL CALL VOTES No LEGISLATIVE ITEMS No EXECUTIVE …
Reid asks consent to go to conference on Budget resolution and withdraws request because of continued Republican objection Floor Updates
May 13, 2013 02:27 PMThis afternoon Senator Reid asked unanimous consent to go to conference on the concurrent resolution on the Budget. Senator Cruz was unavailable to be on the floor at this time to object. Out of respect for the long tradition of comity in the Senate, Senator Reid withdrew his …
4pm filing deadline reminder re: WRDA amendments Floor Updates
May 13, 2013 02:26 PMAs a reminder, there is a 4pm filing deadline for first degree amendments to S.601, Water Resources Development Act. If your senator has a germane first degree amendment and would like to protect the right to offer, please send a signed copy of the amendment to the cloakroom prior to the deadline so that we may file it at the desk for you. If you have already filed, there is no need to re-file. Senator Reid said on the floor this afternoon that the managers are close to reaching an agreement …
Senate Floor Schedule for Monday, May 13, 2013 Senate Schedule
May 13, 2013 09:00 AMThe Senate stands in adjournment until 2:00pm on Monday, May 13, 2013. Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. During Thursday's session, cloture was filed on S.601, the Water Resources Development Act. As a result, the filing deadline for all first degree amendments to S.601 is 4:00pm Monday. As previously announced, there will be no roll call votes on Monday. The next roll call …
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