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Objection to S.3268, the Pilots' Rights Act Floor Updates
June 14, 2012 01:39 PMDuring Thursday's session, Senator Inhofe asked unanimous consent to pass S.3268, the Pilot's Rights Act. Senators Rockefeller and Hutchison objected to Senator Inhofe's request. The unofficial transcript of their remarks is below. 13:01:39 NSP} (MR. INHOFE) { NOT AN OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT } MR. INHOFE: MADAM PRESIDENT, IN A MOMENT I WANT TO PUT A UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST AND BEFORE I DO, I'D LIKE TO SAY WHAT IT'S ON SO THAT PEOPLE UNDERSTAND THE TIME AND THE EFFORT THAT'S GONE INTO …
Roll Call Vote on cloture on Aponte nomination, upon reconsideration Votes
June 14, 2012 12:32 PM12:31pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on Executive calendar #501, the nomination of Mari Carmen, Aponte, of the District of Columbia, to the Ambassador to the Republic of El Salvador; Invoked: …
12:30pm Cloture vote on Aponte nomination, upon reconsideration Floor Updates
June 14, 2012 11:15 AMThe Senate has reached an agreement to reconsider the failed cloture vote on the nomination of Executive Calendar #501, the nomination of Mari Carmen Aponte, of the District of Columbia, to be Ambassador to the Republic of El Salvador. At 12:00pm, there will be 30 minutes for debate equally divided prior to a vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the Aponte nomination, upon reconsideration. Senators should expect the vote to begin at approximately …
Senate Floor Schedule for Thursday, June 14, 2012 Senate Schedule
June 14, 2012 09:00 AMConvenes: 9:30am Following the prayer and pledge, the Majority Leader will be recognized. Following any Leader remarks, the next hour will be equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees with Majority controlling the first half and the Republicans controlling the final half. We continue to work on an agreement on amendments to S.3240, the Farm bill. Votes are possible during Thursday's session and Senators will be notified when they are …
Senate Floor Wrap Up for Wednesday, June 13, 2012 Wrap Up
June 13, 2012 07:04 PMROLL CALL VOTES 1) Reid motion to table the Reid 2nd degree amendment #2393, which is text of Shaheen amendment #2160(Sugar) to the Reid amendment #2392 to S.3240, the Farm bill ; Tabled: 50-46 2) Reid motion to table the Reid amendment #2392 (SNAP); Tabled: 65-33 No LEGISLATIVE ITEMS No EXECUTIVE …
Senator Coburn objects to next 4 amendments/Reid calls up 2 amendments Floor Updates
June 13, 2012 01:09 PMSenator Reid asked unanimous consent to consider the next 4 amendments to the Farm bill. Senator Coburn objected. The request can be found below. Senator Reid then offered the following amendments: Reid amendment # 2406 which is the text of Coburn amendment #2353 (to eliminate certain working lands conservation programs); and Reid amendment 2407 which is the text of DeMint amendment #2285 (convert all mandatory spending to discretionary spending) Reid's UC request that Senator Coburn …
Roll Call Vote on Reid motion to table Reid amendment #2392 (SNAP) Votes
June 13, 2012 12:57 PM12:35pm The Senate began a roll call vote on Reid motion to table Reid amendment #2392 (SNAP); Tabled: …
Roll Call Vote on Reid motion to table Reid amendment #2393 (Sugar) Votes
June 13, 2012 12:20 PM12:02pm The Senate began a roll call vote on Reid motion to table Reid amendment #2393, which is text of Shaheen amendment #2160 (Sugar); Tabled: …
2 Roll Call Votes at Approximately 12:00pm Floor Updates
June 13, 2012 11:53 AMSenators should expect 2 roll call votes shortly (at approximately 12:00pm) on the following, in the following order: Reid motion to table the Reid amendment #2393, which is text of Shaheen amendment #2160 (Sugar) to the Reid amendment #2392 and Reid motion to table the Reid amendment #2392, which is text of Paul amendment #2182 …
Senate Floor Schedule for Wednesday, June 13, 2012 Senate Schedule
June 13, 2012 09:00 AMConvenes: 9:30am Following the prayer and pledge, the Majority Leader will be recognized. Following any Leader remarks, the next 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. At a time to be determined on Wednesday, Senators should expect 2 roll call votes in relation to the following amendments which are pending to S.3240, the Farm bill. Senators should …
Senate Floor Wrap Up for Tuesday, June 12, 2012 Wrap Up
June 12, 2012 07:20 PMNo ROLL CALL VOTES LEGISLATIVE ITEMS Adopted S.Res.491, commending the participants in the 44th International Chemistry Olympiad and recognizing the importance of education in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics to the future of the United States. Adopted S.Res.492, designating June 15, 2012, as "World Elder Abuse Awareness Day". Completed the Rule 14 process of H.R.436, an act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the excise tax on medical …
Senator Paul objects to the consideration of amendments to Farm bill/Reid offers SNAP and Sugar amendments Floor Updates
June 12, 2012 05:43 PMSenator Reid asked the following unanimous consent to consider several amendments and a motion to the Farm bill and Senator Paul objected. (See Paul's remarks on ending aid to Pakistan and Senator Reid's remarks on the Farm bill below) Senator Reid asked unanimous consent to call up and agree to a Stabenow-Roberts perfecting amendment #2389 (Managers' amendment) and that the bill, as amended, be considered original text for the purpose of further amendment. That the amendments and motion …
Debate only on the Farm bill until 5:30pm today Floor Updates
June 12, 2012 04:44 PMThe period for debate only on the Farm bill has been extended until 5:30pm today. In the meantime, the managers of the bill are working on an agreement to consider several amendments to the …
S.3240, the Farm bill, is pending, debate only until 4pm Floor Updates
June 12, 2012 03:00 PMThe Senate then adopted the motion to proceed to S.3240, the Farm Bill. We will be in a period of debate only until …
Hurwitz nomination confirmed by voice vote Floor Updates
June 12, 2012 02:59 PMAll post-cloture debate time was yielded back and by voice vote the Senate confirmed Executive Calendar #607, the nomination of Andrew Hurwitz, of AZ, to be United States Circuit Judge for the 9th …
Request to adopt McCain resolution re: intelligence leaks Floor Updates
June 12, 2012 02:56 PMPrior to the caucus recess, Senator McCain asked unanimous consent to take up and adopt a resolution regarding the recent intelligence leaks. Senator Wyden objected to the …
Senate Floor Schedule for Tuesday, June 12, 2012 Senate Schedule
June 12, 2012 09:00 AMConvenes: 10:00am Following the prayer and pledge, the Senate will resume consideration of Executive Calendar #607, Andrew Hurwitz, of AZ, to be United States Circuit Judge for the 9th Circuit, post-cloture. Following any Leader remarks, 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. The Senate will recess from 12:30pm until 2:15pm to allow for the …
Senate Floor Wrap Up for Monday, June 11, 2012 Wrap Up
June 11, 2012 07:11 PMROLL CALL VOTE 1) Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #607, Andrew Hurwitz, of AZ, to be United States Circuit Judge for the 9th Circuit; Invoked: 60-31 LEGISLATIVE ITEMS Began the Rule 14 process of H.R.436, an act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the excise tax on medical devices. (Republican request) No EXECUTIVE …
Roll Call Vote on cloture on Hurwitz nomination Votes
June 11, 2012 05:32 PM5:30pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #607, the nomination of David Hurwitz, of Arizona, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Ninth Circuit; Invoked: …
5:30pm Cloture vote on Hurwitz nomination Floor Updates
June 11, 2012 02:08 PMAt approximately 5:30pm today, the Senate will proceed to a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #607, the nomination of Andrew David Hurwitz, of Arizona, to be United States Circuit Judge for the …
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