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Roll Call Vote on Vitter amendment #2103 Votes
May 15, 2012 03:54 PM3:54pm The Senate began a roll call vote on Vitter amendment #2103 (energy products); Not Agreed to: …
Roll Call Vote on Corker amendment #2102 Votes
May 15, 2012 03:34 PM3:34pm The Senate began a roll call vote on Corker amendment #2102 (private sector financing); Not Agreed To: …
Roll Call Vote on Paul amendment #2101 Votes
May 15, 2012 03:13 PM3:13pm The Senate began a roll call vote on Paul amendment #2101 (U.S. debt instruments); Not Agreed To: …
Roll Call Vote on Lee amendment #2100 Votes
May 15, 2012 02:46 PM2:43pm The Senate began a roll call vote on Lee amendment #2100 (terminate Export-Import Bank); Not Agreed To: …
Up to 6 votes at 2:45pm--Export Import Bank Reauthorization Floor Updates
May 15, 2012 02:44 PMAt approximately 2:45pm today, the Senate will proceed to a series of up to 6 roll call votes in relation to the following items: - Lee #2100 (terminate Ex-Im Bank); - Paul #2101 (debt instruments) - Corker #2102 (private sector financing); - Vitter #2103 Energy products); - Toomey #2104 (lending authority); and - Passage of H.R. 2072, Export-Import Bank Reauthorization, as amended, if …
Agreement to vote on motions to proceed to Budget resolutions Floor Updates
May 15, 2012 02:28 PMFollowing Leader remarks on Wednesday, May 16, there will be up to 6 hours for debate prior to a series of roll call votes on motions to proceed to the Budget resolutions listed below. - Calendar #357, S.Con.Res.41 (Sessions-his interpretation of the Obama budget); - Calendar #354, H.Con.Res.112 (Ryan); - Calendar #356, S.Con.Res.37 (Toomey); - Calendar #384, S.Con.Res.42 (Paul); and - Calendar #395, S.Con.Res.44 (Lee, Paul, DeMint). If all time is used, senators should expect a series …
Amendments to H.R.2072, the Export-Import Bank Reauthorization Act Floor Updates
May 15, 2012 12:29 PMThe following amendments have been considered to H.R.2072, the Export-Import Bank Reauthorization Act: Lee amendment #2100 (phase-out); Not Agreed to: 12-87 Paul amendment #2101 (debt instruments); Not Agreed to: 9-89 Corker amendment #2102 (export credit agencies); Not Agreed to: 36-62 Vitter amendment #2103 (energy development); Not Agreed to: 37-61 Toomey amendment #2104 ($40B increase contingency); Not Agreed …
Senate Floor Schedule for Tuesday, May 15, 2012 Senate Schedule
May 15, 2012 09:00 AMConvenes: 10:00am Following the prayer and pledge, the Majority Leader will be recognized. It is the Majority Leader's intention to resume consideration of the motion to proceed to H.R.2072, the Export-Import Bank Reauthorization Act with the first hour 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. At 11:15am, the motion to proceed to H.R.2072 will be adopted and the …
Senate Floor Wrap Up for Monday, May 14, 2012 Wrap Up
May 14, 2012 06:43 PMROLL CALL VOTE 1) Confirmation of Executive Calendar #571, the nomination of John J. Tharp, of IL, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District; Confirmed: 86-1 LEGISLATIVE ITEMS Began the Rule 14 process of H.R.5652, Sequester Replacement Reconciliation Act of 2012. (Republican request) EXECUTIVE ITEMS Confirmed Executive Calendar #570, the nomination of George Levi Russell III, of MD, to be United States District Judge for the District of Maryland by voice …
Agreement on the Export-Import Bank Reauthorization bill Floor Updates
May 14, 2012 05:43 PMThe Senate has reached an agreement to consider H.R.2072, Export-Import Bank Reauthorization. As a result, we were able to vitiate tonight's cloture vote. The first judge in the series, George Levi Russell (Maryland) was confirmed by voice vote. The Senate is now voting on confirmation of the Tharp nomination (Illinois). The agreement on Ex-Im is as follows: At 11:15am, Tuesday, May 15th, the Senate will adopt the motion to proceed to Calendar #396, H.R.2072, an Act to reauthorize the …
Roll Call Vote on confirmation of the Tharp nomination Votes
May 14, 2012 05:31 PM5:30pm The Senate began a roll call vote on confirmation of the nomination of John J. Tharp, of IL, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Illinois; Confirmed: …
3 Roll Call Votes at 5:30pm Floor Updates
May 14, 2012 02:04 PMAt approximately 5:30pm today, there will be up to 3 roll call votes in relation to the following items: - Confirmation of Executive Calendar # 570 George Levi Russell, III, of Maryland, to be U.S. District Judge for the District of Maryland; - Confirmation of Executive Calendar #571 John Tharp, Jr., of Illinois, to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Illinois; and - Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R.2072, the Export-Import …
Senate Floor Schedule for Monday, May 14, 2012 Senate Schedule
May 14, 2012 09:00 AMConvenes: 2:00pm Following the prayer and pledge, the Majority Leader will be recognized. It is the Majority Leader's intention to resume consideration of the motion to proceed to H.R.2072, the Export-Import Bank Reauthorization Act on Monday. As a reminder to all Senators, cloture was filed on the motion to proceed to H.R.2072 during Friday's session. At 4:30pm, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider the following items: Executive Calendar # 570 George Levi Russell, …
Senate Floor Wrap Up for Thursday, May 10, 2012 Wrap Up
May 10, 2012 06:07 PMNo ROLL CALL VOTES LEGISLATIVE ITEMS Passed H.R.4967, the Temporary Bankruptcy Judgeships Extension Act of 2012. Discharged the Banking Committee and passed S.418, Congressional Gold Medal to Civil Air Patrol. Adopted S.Res.456, commemorating and acknowledging the dedication and sacrifice made by the Federal, State, and local law enforcement officers who have been killed or injured in the line of duty. Adopted S.Res.458, Commemorating May 15, 2012, as the sesquicentennial of the …
Cloture filed on motion to proceed to H.R.2072, Export Import Bank Reauthorization Floor Updates
May 10, 2012 05:17 PMSenator Reid filed cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R.2072, Export Import Bank Reauthorization. Senators should expect the cloture vote to occur Monday …
Republicans object to vote on Export-Import Bank Reauthorization Floor Updates
May 10, 2012 05:16 PMThis afternoon Senator Reid asked unanimous consent that the Senate adopt the motion to proceed to H.R. 2072, Export Import Bank Reauthorization, and there be 1 hour for debate with no amendments in order prior to vote on passage of the bill. Senator Kyl asked the Leader to modify his request to allow the following 5 Republican amendments: - Corker #2102 (export credit agencies) - Vitter #2103 (energy development) - Toomey #2104 ($40 billion increase …
Motion to Proceed to H.R.2072, ExIm Reauthorization Floor Updates
May 10, 2012 09:41 AMThe Senate is now considering the motion to proceed to Calendar #396, H.R.2072, the Export-Import Bank Reauthorization Act. Senator Reid stated on the floor that he hopes we can pass this bill today. The unofficial transcript of his remarks is below. MR. REID: MR. PRESIDENT WE'RE NOW ON THE MOTION TO PROCEED TO THE EX-IM BILL. I HOPE WE CAN PASS THE BILL TODAY. I HAVEN'T HAD AN OPPORTUNITY TODAY TO SPEAK TO THE REPUBLICAN LEADER, BUT I'LL DO THAT SHORTLY AND WILL DECIDE IF THERE'S A WAY …
Senate Schedule for Thursday, May 10, 2012 Senate Schedule
May 10, 2012 09:00 AMThe Senate will convene at 9:30am on Thursday, May 10, 2012. Following the prayer and pledge, the Majority Leader will be recognized. During Thursday's session, it is possible the Senate will consider S.2343, the Stop Student Loan Interest Rate Hike Act as well as H.R.2072, the Export-Import Bank Reauthorization …
Senate Floor Wrap up for Wednesday, May 9, 2012 Senate Schedule
May 09, 2012 06:48 PMNo ROLL CALL VOTES LEGISLATIVE ITEMS Passed S.2224, To require the President to report to Congress on issues related to Syria with Corker-Webb substitute amendment. Adopted H.Con.Res.105, authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha. Adopted H.Con.Res.106: a concurrent resolution authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby. Adopted H.Con.Res.117, a concurrent …
Motion to Proceed to S.2343, Stop the Student Loan Interest Rate Hike Act of 2012 Floor Updates
May 09, 2012 09:41 AMThis morning Senator Reid moved to proceed to S.2343, Stop the Student Loan Interest Rate Hike Act of 2012. The Senate will continue to debate the motion to proceed today with time until 2pm equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their …
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