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Roll Call Vote on adoption of S.Res.16, Reid-McConnell rules change Votes
January 24, 2013 08:23 PM8:19pm The Senate began a roll call vote on adoption of S.Res.16, a resolution amending the Standing Rules of the Senate relative to conference motions and bipartisan cloture motions on the motion to proceed (2/3 of those voting-affirmative threshold); Adopted: …
Roll Call Vote on S.Res. 15, Reid-Levin-McCain rules change Votes
January 24, 2013 07:56 PM7:55pm The Senate began a roll call vote on adoption of S.Res.15, a resolution providing a Standing Order to improve procedures for the consideration legislation and nominations in the Senate (60-affirmative vote threshold), as amended, if amended; Adopted: …
2 roll call votes at 7:55pm- Rules changes Floor Updates
January 24, 2013 07:54 PMThe Senate has reached an agreement that results in 4 votes at 7:55pm (2 voice votes and 2 roll calls). As a result of this agreement, Senators should expect 2 voice votes and 2 roll call votes in relation to the items listed below to begin at 7:55pm this evening. - S.Res. 5, a resolution amending the Standing Rules of the Senate to provide for cloture to be invoked with less than a three-fifths majority after additional debate (voice vote expected) (Harkin). - Lee …
Recess until 2:00pm Floor Updates
January 24, 2013 12:25 PMThe Senate stands in recess until 2:00pm. This afternoon we will continue to work on an agreement to consider resolutions relating to changes to the rules and standing orders and an agreement to consider the Hurricane Sandy supplemental appropriations. Another message will be sent when any agreements are …
Senate Floor Schedule for Thursday, January 24, 2013 Senate Schedule
January 24, 2013 09:00 AMConvenes: 9:30am Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business for debate only until 12:00pm with the Majority controlling the first 30 minutes and the Republicans controlling the second 30 …
Senate Floor Wrap Up for Wednesday, January 23, 2013 Wrap Up
January 23, 2013 06:42 PMNo ROLL CALL VOTES LEGISLATIVE ITEMS Began the Rule 14 process of S.81, to provide guidance and priorities for Federal Government obligations in the event that the debt limit is reached. (Paul) Began the Rule 14 process of S.82, to provide that any executive action infringing on the Second Amendment has no force or effect, and to prohibit the use of funds for certain purposes. (Paul) Began the Rule 14 process of S.83, to provide for continuing operations of Government in a fiscally …
Senate Floor Schedule for Wednesday, January 23, 2013 Senate Schedule
January 23, 2013 09:00 AMConvenes: 9:30am Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be a period of morning business for debate only until 12:00pm with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes …
Senate Floor Wrap Up for Tuesday, January 22, 2013 Wrap Up
January 22, 2013 07:01 PMNo ROLL CALL VOTES LEGISLATIVE ITEMS Began the Rule 14 process of H.R.152, the Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, 2013. Began the Rule 14 process of S.47, the Violence Against Women Act. (Leahy) No EXECUTIVE …
Senate Floor Schedule for Tuesday, January 22, 2013 Senate Schedule
January 22, 2013 09:00 AMConvenes: 10:00am Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business for debate only until 12:30pm with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. The Senate will recess from 12:30pm until 2:15pm to allow for the weekly caucus …
Senate Floor Schedule for Monday, January 21, 2013 Senate Schedule
January 21, 2013 09:00 AMThe Senate stands in recess under the provisions of S.Con.Res.3. The Senate will meet at 11:30am on Monday, January 21, 2013 for the Joint Session for the Inaugural Ceremonies. The Senate will recess upon conclusion of the Joint …
Senate Floor Wrap Up for Friday, January 4, 2013 Wrap Up
January 04, 2013 02:13 PMNo ROLL CALL VOTES LEGISLATIVE ITEMS Passed H.R.41, an act to temporarily increase the borrowing authority of the Federal Emergency Management Agency for carrying out the National Flood Insurance Program by voice vote. No EXECUTIVE …
Senate Floor Schedule for Friday, January 3, 2013 Senate Schedule
January 04, 2013 09:00 AMConvenes: 12:30pm Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will recess for the Joint Session for the counting of the electoral votes. Senators will gather at 12:45pm to proceed together to the Joint …
Senate Floor Wrap Up for Thursday, January 3, 2013 Wrap Up
January 03, 2013 04:11 PMNo ROLL CALL VOTES LEGISLATIVE ITEMS Adopted S.Res.1, a resolution notifying the President that a quorum of each House has assembled. Adopted S.Res.2, a resolution notifying the House that a quorum of the Senate has assembled. Adopted S.Con.Res.1, a concurrent resolution to provide for the counting on January 4, 2013, of the electoral votes for President and Vice President of the United States. Adopted S.Con.Res.2, a concurrent resolution extending the life of the Joint Congressional …
Senate Floor Schedule for Thursday, January 3, 2013 Senate Schedule
January 03, 2013 09:00 AMThe 113th Congress will convene at 12:00noon on Thursday, January 3, 2013. Following the prayer and pledge, the Senate will be presented with the certificates of election and subsequently swear-in elected Members. Following the swearing-in, the Senate will conduct a required live quorum. Senators are requested to be on the floor at this …
Senate Floor Wrap Up for Wednesday, January 2, 2013 Wrap Up
January 02, 2013 05:09 PMNo ROLL CALL VOTES LEGISLATIVE ITEMS Passed H.R.4606, a bill to authorize the issuance of right-of-way permits for natural gas pipelines in Glacier National Park, and for other purposes. Discharged the HELP committee, referred to the Finance committee and discharged the Finance committee of H.R.6655, Protect Our Kids Act of 2012 by voice vote. Passed S.3716, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to include vaccines against seasonal influenza within the definition of taxable …
Republicans object to confirming Medine to be Chrm Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board Floor Updates
January 02, 2013 12:34 PMSenator Reid asked unanimous consent the Senate take up and confirm the nomination of David Medine, of Maryland, to be Chairman and Member of the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board. Senator Grassley …
Senate Floor Schedule for Wednesday, January 2, 2013 Senate Schedule
January 02, 2013 09:00 AMConvenes: 12:00pm Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business for debate only until 1:30pm with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes …
Senate Floor Wrap Up for Tuesday, January 1, 2013 Wrap Up
January 01, 2013 06:01 PMNo ROLL CALL VOTES LEGISLATIVE ITEMS Discharged the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs committee and Passed H.R.4365, to amend title 5, United States Code, to make clear that accounts in the Thrift Savings Fund are subject to certain Federal tax levies. Adopted H.Con.Res.147, a concurrent resolution waiving the requirement that measures enrolled during the remainder of the 112th Congress be printed on parchment. Completed the Rule 14 process of H.R.459, the Federal Reserve …
Senate Floor Schedule for Tuesday, January 1, 2013 Senate Schedule
January 01, 2013 09:00 AMConvenes: 2:00pm The Senate will be in a period of morning business for debate only until 3:30pm with Senators permitted to speak there in for up to 10 minutes …
Senate Floor Wrap Up for Legislative Day - December 31, 2012 Wrap Up
January 01, 2013 02:32 AMROLL CALL VOTE 1) Passage of H.R.8, as amended with the Reid substitute amendment #3448; Passed: 89-8 LEGISLATIVE ITEMS Passed H.R.6586, a bill to extend the application of certain space launch liability provisions through 2014 with a Nelson-Hutchison substitute amendment. Discharged the Energy Committee and passed: H.R.6060, the Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Extension Act of 2012 S.302, the Denali Gas Pipeline right of way Adopted S.Res.628, expressing the deep disappointment …
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