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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 …
Debate only until 6:30pm Floor Updates
November 27, 2012 03:05 PMThe Senate is in Executive Session considering Treaty 112-7, Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, with debate only until 6:30pm. The time until 5pm is equally divided and controlled between the proponents and …
Roll call vote on MTP to Executive Session to Disabilities Treaty Votes
November 27, 2012 02:23 PM2:35pm The Senate began a roll call vote on adoption of the motion to proceed to Executive Session for the consideration of Treaty 112-7, Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities; Agreed to: …
Senate Floor Schedule for Tuesday, November 27, 2012 Senate Schedule
November 27, 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 Republicans controlling the first half and the Majority controlling the final half. The Senate will recess from 12:30pm until 2:15pm to allow for the weekly caucus meetings. We hope to consider the Disabilities Treaty (Executive Calendar #6, Treaty Document 112-7) during tomorrow's …
Senate Floor Wrap Up for Monday, November 26, 2012 Wrap Up
November 26, 2012 07:17 PMROLL CALL VOTE 1) Tester motion to waive the Budget Act with respect to the Tester substitute amendment #2875 to S.3525, the Sportsmen's Act; Not Waived: 50-44 LEGISLATIVE ITEMS Discharged the Judiciary committee and passed H.R.6063, the Child Protection Act of 2012. Began the Rule 14 process of S.3637, FDIC TAG Extension bill. (Reid) No EXECUTIVE …
No more votes tonight Floor Updates
November 26, 2012 06:48 PMThe motion to waive the Budget point of order was not agreed to 50-44. The point of order was well taken and the Tester substitute amendment fell. The Senate then reached an agreement that the Reid amendment #2878 (technical) was withdrawn, the vote on passage of the bill was vitiated, and the bill was returned to the Calendar status quo. Further, at a time to be determined by the Majority Leader after consultation with the Republican Leader, it be in order for the Majority Leader to resume …
Roll Call Vote on the Tester motion to waive the Budget Act Votes
November 26, 2012 05:33 PM5:31pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the Tester motion to waive the Budget Act with respect to the Tester substitute amendment #2875 to S.3525, the Sportsmen's Act of 2012; Not Waived: …
UP to 2 roll call votes at 5:30pm and schedule for rest of the week Floor Updates
November 26, 2012 02:51 PMSenators should expect up to 2 roll call votes to begin at approximately 5:30pm today. Those votes would be in relation to the following items: - Motion to waive Budget Act point of order with respect to Tester amendment #2875 (substitute) (if point of order is raised as expected); - Then, if the motion to waive the Budget Act is agreed to, passage of S.3525, Sportsmen's Act of 2012, as amended. During his opening remarks on the floor this afternoon, Senator Reid …
Senate Floor Schedule for Monday, November 26, 2012 Senate Schedule
November 26, 2012 09:00 AMConvenes: 2:00pm Following the prayer and pledge, the Majority Leader will be recognized. It will be in order for Senator Sessions or his designee to recognized to make a Budget Act point of order with respect to S.3525, the Sportsmen's Act of 2012. Subsequently, it will be order for Senator Reid or his designee to move to waive the point of order. At 5:30pm, all post-cloture time on S.3525, the Sportsmen's Act of 2012 will be considered expired. The Senate will then proceed to up to two …
Senate Floor Wrap for Thursday, November 15, 2012 Wrap Up
November 15, 2012 06:10 PMROLL CALL VOTE 1) Motion to invoke cloture on S.3525, the Sportsmen's Act of 2012; Invoked: 84-12 LEGISLATIVE ITEMS Passed S.1440, the PREEMIE Reauthorization Act with a committee-reported substitute amendment and an Alexander amendment by voice vote. Passed H.R.6570, an Act to amend the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 and the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 to consolidate certain CBO reporting requirements. Discharged the HELP committee and adopted …
Pro Forma Sessions Senate Schedule
November 15, 2012 06:04 PMIf the House does not adopt S.Con.Res.60, the adjournment resolution, the Senate will convene on the following dates and at the following times for pro forma sessions only with no business conducted: - Friday, November 16th at 9:30am - Tuesday, November 20th at 12:00pm - Friday, November 23rd at …
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