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Vitter second degree pending Floor Updates
June 20, 2013 04:00 PMBy right, Senator Vitter called for the regular order, which made the Leahy amendment #1183 the pending business, and offered Vitter amendment #1507 (domestic violence) in the open second degree slot. We will be in a quorum call for a bit as we discuss how to …
Controlled debate time until 4pm Floor Updates
June 20, 2013 01:59 PMThe time until 4:00pm will be equally divided between the two leaders, or their designees. Senator Reid will be recognized at 4:00pm. We cannot preclude votes during this time, but nothing is scheduled. Senators will be notified when votes are …
Grassley objects to Landrieu list of noncontroversial amendments Floor Updates
June 20, 2013 01:05 PMSenator Landrieu asked unanimous consent the Senate adopt the amendments listed below. Senator Grassley objected and said he is negotiating a package with the Chairman's staff. Senator Landrieu then asked consent that Senator Grassley's proposal be placed in the Record. Senator Grassley objected. The time until 2pm will be equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders, or their designees, and Senator Reid will be recognized at that …
Roll Call Vote on Reid motion to table Cornyn amendment #1251 (border security) Votes
June 20, 2013 12:03 PM12:02PM The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on Reid motion to table Cornyn amendment #1251 (border security); Tabled: …
Roll Call Vote/s expected at noon today Floor Updates
June 20, 2013 09:43 AMNegotiations continue on a path forward on amendments to the Comprehensive Immigration Reform bill. Last night we thought we would vote around 11:30am, but the Leader has been asked to move that to noon. At noon Senator Reid will either table one of the pending amendments or we will have a path forward and conduct a series of votes. The managers of the bill are working with both sides on how we can consider the next tranche of amendments. Senators should be prepared for roll call votes to …
Senate Floor Schedule for Thursday, June 20, 2013 Senate Schedule
June 20, 2013 09:00 AMThe Senate stands in adjournment until 9:30am on Thursday, June 20, 2013. Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of S.744, the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act. The time until 11:30pm will be equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees. Senator Reid will be recognized at 11:30am. Senators should expect the first vote of the day to begin at approximately 11:30am in relation to an amendment to the …
Senate Floor Wrap Up for Wednesday, June 19, 2013 Wrap Up
June 19, 2013 08:04 PMWRAP UP FOR WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19, 2013 ROLL CALL VOTES 1) Motion to table the Paul amendment #1200, as modified (border security enhancements); Tabled: 61-37 2) Manchin amendment #1268 (border security contractor salaries)(60-vote threshold) Agreed to: 72-26 3) Lee amendment #1208 (fast track approval for border security)(60-vote threshold) Not Agreed to: 39-59 4) Heller amendment #1227 (NV rep on Southern Border Security Commissions)(60-vote threshold) Agreed to: …
Roll Call Vote on Confirmation of the Froman nomination Votes
June 19, 2013 05:55 PM5:54pm The Senate began a roll call vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #182, the nomination of Michael Froman, of New York, to be United States Trade Representative, with the rank of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Confirmed: 93-4 (1-voting …
Roll Call Vote on Heller amendment #1227 Votes
June 19, 2013 05:29 PM5:28pm The Senate began a roll call vote on Heller amendment #1227 (NV representative on Southern Border Security Commissions); Agreed to: …
The Pryor amendment was agreed to by voice vote. Floor Updates
June 19, 2013 05:29 PMThe Pryor amendment was agreed to by voice …
Roll Roll Call Vote on Lee amendment #1208, as modified Votes
June 19, 2013 05:08 PM5:08pm The Senate began a roll call vote on Lee amendment #1208, as modified (fast-track approval of border security); Not Agreed To: …
Roll Call Vote on Manchin amendment #1268 Votes
June 19, 2013 04:39 PM4:39pm The Senate began a roll call vote on Manchin #1268 (contractor salaries); Agreed To: …
4:35pm Vote Sequence Floor Updates
June 19, 2013 04:25 PM- Manchin #1268 (contractor salaries); - Lee #1208, as modified (modification corrects reference to page number) (border security); - Pryor #1298 (Former Armed Forces Recruitment for border security jobs); - Heller #1227 ((NV rep on Southern Border Security Commissions); and - Merkley #1237, as modified; - Confirmation of Executive Calendar #182, the nomination of Michael Froman, of New York, to be United States Trade Representative, …
Agreement to vote at 4:35pm--Immigration amendments Floor Updates
June 19, 2013 04:24 PMThe time until 4:35pm will be equally divided between the two Leaders, or their designees, with Senator Sessions controlling 7 minutes, for debate on the following amendments to S.744, Comprehensive Immigration Reform: - Manchin #1268 (contractor salaries); - Lee #1208, as modified (modification corrects reference to page number) (border security); - Pryor #1298 (Former Armed Forces Recruitment for border security jobs); - Heller #1227 ((NV rep on …
Agreement to vote on Froman nomination Floor Updates
June 19, 2013 04:23 PMAt a time to be determined by the Majority Leader, in consultation with the Republican Leader, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider Executive Calendar #182, the nomination of Michael Froman, of New York, to be United States Trade Representative, with the rank of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary. There will be 2 minutes for debate equally divided in the usual form prior to a vote on confirmation of the nomination. This vote will occur following the 4:35pm vote …
Roll Call Vote on Reid motion to table Paul amendment #1200, as modified Votes
June 19, 2013 03:47 PM3:45pm The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on the Reid motion to table the Paul amendment #1200, as modified; Tabled: …
Senator Toomey objects to going to conference on the Budget resolution Floor Updates
June 19, 2013 02:19 PMSenate Democrats have come to the floor 14 times since the Senate passed the concurrent resolution on the budget and asked consent to move to bipartisan budget negotiations with the House. Each time a Republican has objected to going to conference. This afternoon Senator Murray asked unanimous consent (the 14th time) the Senate proceed to the consideration of Calendar #33, H.Con.Res.25; the amendment at the desk, which is the text of S.Con.Res.8, the budget resolution passed by the Senate, …
Senate Floor Schedule for Wednesday, June 19, 2013 Senate Schedule
June 19, 2013 09:00 AMThe Senate stands in adjournment until 9:30am on Wednesday, June 19, 2013. Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in morning business for one hour with the Republicans controlling the first half and the Majority controlling the final half. Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of S.744, the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act. The following amendments are the next amendments in order to be called up to S.744: …
Senate Floor Wrap Up for Tuesday, June 18, 2013 Wrap Up
June 18, 2013 07:36 PMROLL CALL VOTES 1) Thune amendment #1197 (permanent resident status after border completion )(60-vote threshold); Not Agreed to: 39-54 2) Vitter amendment #1228 (US-VISIT system)(60-vote threshold); Not Agreed to: 36-58 3) Tester amendment #1198 (Border Oversight Task Force to include tribal government officials)(60-vote threshold); Agreed to: 94-0 LEGISLATIVE ITEMS Adopted S.Res.143: recognizing the threats to freedom of the press and expression around the world and …
Next amendments in order to Immigration bill Floor Updates
June 18, 2013 06:53 PMThe amendments listed below are in order to be called up to S.744, the Comprehensive Immigration Reform bill. No second degree amendments are in order prior to a vote, and the amendments are not subject to division. Tomorrow we will continue to work towards an agreement to vote in relation to the amendments. - Manchin #1268 (border security contractor salaries); - Pryor #1298 (recruitment of former Armed Forces members for Customs and Border Protection); - …