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Iran Sanctions amendments/Leahy amendment (National Guard) Floor Updates
November 28, 2011 07:10 PMBy unanimous consent, the McConnell for Kirk amendment #1084 (Iran Sanctions) and the Menendez amendment #1292 (Iran Sanctions) were withdrawn and the Menendez-Kirk amendment #1414 (Iran Sanctions) was called up. Further, notwithstanding cloture being invoked, if invoked, at a time to be determined by the Majority Leader, after consultation with the Republican Leader, and prior to passage of the Defense Authorization bill, there will be up to 1 hour of debate equally divided in the usual form …
Roll Call Vote on Confirmation of Droney nomination Votes
November 28, 2011 05:34 PM5:33pm The Senate began a roll call vote on confirmation of the nomination of Christopher Droney, of CT, to be US Circuit Judge for the 2nd Circuit; Confirmed: …
S.1867, Department of Defense Authorization Floor Updates
November 28, 2011 01:31 PMFollowing Leader remarks this afternoon, Senator Reid filed cloture on S.1867, Department of Defense Authorization. The Senate is now considering the DoD Authorization bill for debate only until 5:00pm. At 5:00pm, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider the nomination of Christopher Droney, of Connecticut, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Second Circuit. There will be up to 30 minutes for debate prior to a vote on confirmation of the nomination. As a result, at …
Senate Floor Schedule for Monday, November 28, 2011 (and pro formas) Senate Schedule
November 28, 2011 09:00 AMThe Senate will convene at 11:00am on Tuesday, November 22, 2011 for a pro forma session only, with no business conducted and at 10:30am on Friday, November 25, 2011 for a pro forma session, with no business conducted. The Senate will convene at 1:00pm on Monday, November 28, 2011. Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of S.1867, the Department of Defense Authorization Act. At 5:00pm, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider Calendar #270, the …
consent agreement on judicial nominations Floor Updates
November 18, 2011 03:59 PMAt a time to be determined by the Majority Leader, in consultation with the Republican Leader, but not prior to December 5, 2011, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider the following nominations: #363 Edgardo Ramos - to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of New York #364 Andrew L. Carter, Jr. - to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of New York #365 James Rodney Gilstrap - to be United States District Judge for the Eastern …
Senate Floor Wrap Up for Friday, November 18, 2011 Wrap Up
November 18, 2011 03:54 PMNo ROLL CALL VOTES LEGISLATIVE ITEMS Discharged the Judiciary Committee and Passed S.1541, a bill to revise the Federal charter for the Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc. to reflect a change in eligibility requirements for membership. Adopted S.Res.335, honoring the life and legacy of Evelyn H. Lauder. Adopted S.Res.336, to permit the collection of clothing, toys, food, and housewares during the holiday season for charitable purposes in Senate buildings. EXECUTIVE ITEMS Confirmed the …
Senate Floor Schedule for Friday, November 18, 2011 Senate Schedule
November 18, 2011 09:00 AMConvenes: 9:00am Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of S.1867, the Department of Defense Authorization Act. Senators are encouraged to offer their amendments during Friday's session. There will be no roll call votes on Friday. The next roll call vote will be at approximately 5:30pm on Monday, November 28, …
Senate Floor Wrap Up for Thursday, November 17, 2011 Wrap Up
November 17, 2011 08:30 PMROLL CALL VOTE 1) Adoption of the conference report to accompany H.R.2112, the Agriculture, CJS and Transportation Appropriations bill; Adopted: 70-30 LEGISLATIVE ITEMS Passed H.R.2059, a bill to protect the safety of judges by extending the authority of the Judicial Conference to redact sensitive information contained in their financial disclosure reports, and for other purposes. Passed H.R.2056, to instruct the Inspector General of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation to study …
Roll Call Vote on Adoption of Conference Report to Accompany H.R.2112 Votes
November 17, 2011 06:42 PM6:41pm The Senate began a roll call vote on adoption of the conference report to accompany H.R.2112, the Agriculture, CJS, and Transportation Appropriations bill. Adopted: …
Now Debating the Conference Report to Accompany HR2112; Addtl Amdts pending to S.1867 Floor Updates
November 17, 2011 05:30 PMThe Senate is now debating the conference report to accompany H.R.2112, the Agriculture, CJS and Transportation Appropriations bill, which includes the continuing resolution momentarily. There will be up to two hours of debate equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees. However, we expect to yield back some debate time and vote as early as 7:00pm. The conference report will be subject to a 60-vote threshold. Additionally, the Leahy amendment #1072 (National …
Republican Objection to EPA Nomination Floor Updates
November 17, 2011 02:13 PMDuring Thursday's session, Senator Cardin asked unanimous consent that the Senate confirm Executive Calendar #403, Kenneth J. Kopocis, of VA, to be an Assistant Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. Senator Barrasso then objected to Senators Cardin's …
Levin amendment pending; Ayotte amendment agreed to Floor Updates
November 17, 2011 01:55 PMThe Levin-McCain amendment #1092 (counterfeit electronic parts) is pending to S.1867, the DoD Authorization Act. The Ayotte amendment #1065 (force structure for strategic airlift aircraft) was agreed to by unanimous …
DoD Authorization is pending Floor Updates
November 17, 2011 11:51 AMThe Senate is considering S.1867, the Department of Defense Authorization bill. Senator McConnell has called up amendment #1084 (Iran Sanctions). By consent, the next amendment offered will be by Senators Levin and McCain and the Levin-McCain amendment will be considered as being the first amendment …
Senate Floor Schedule for Thursday, November 17, 2011 Senate Schedule
November 17, 2011 09:00 AMConvenes: 10:00am Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business for one hour with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each with the Republicans controlling the first half and the Majority controlling the final half. Following morning business, the Senate will begin consideration of S.1867, the Department of Defense Authorization Act. We expect to receive the conference report to accompany H.R.2112, the Agriculture, CJS and …
Senate Floor Wrap Up for Wednesday, November 16, 2011 Wrap Up
November 16, 2011 06:50 PMNo ROLL CALL VOTES LEGISLATIVE ITEMS Discharged the HELP committee and adopted S.Res.302, a resolution expressing support for the goals of National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month by promoting national awareness of adoption and the children awaiting families, celebrating children and families involved in adoption, and encouraging the people of the United States to secure safety, permanency, and well-being for all children. Discharged the Armed Services committee and adopted …
No Roll Call Votes; Begin Consideration of S.1867, DoD Auth Thursday morning Floor Updates Votes
November 16, 2011 05:09 PMFollowing morning business on Thursday, November 16, 2011, the Senate will begin consideration of S.1867, the Department of Defense Authorization Act. The Senate is now in a period of morning business. There will be no roll call votes today. Senator Reid expressed his intention to return to the consideration of H.R.2354, the Energy and Water Appropriations Act when the Senate can reach an agreement regarding amendments to that bill. The unofficial transcript of Senator Reid's remarks is …
Senate Floor Schedule for Wednesday, November 16, 2011 Senate Schedule
November 16, 2011 09:00 AMConvenes: 10:00am Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business for one hour with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each with the Majority controlling the first half and the Republicans controlling the final half. Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of H.R.2354, the Energy & Water Appropriations …
Senate Floor Wrap Up for Tuesday, November 15, 2011 Wrap Up
November 15, 2011 06:59 PMROLL CALL VOTES 1) Confirmation of Sharon Gleason, of AK, to be United States District Judge for the District of Alaska; Confirmed: 87-8 2) Confirmation of Yvonne Rogers, of CA, to be United States District Judge for the District of Northern California; Confirmed: 89-6 LEGISLATIVE ITEMS Discharged the HELP committee and adopted S.Res.241, a resolution expressing support for the designation of November 16, 2011, as National Information and Referral Services Day. Adopted …
Reid Substitute amendment to Energy and Water appropriations is pending Floor Updates
November 15, 2011 04:17 PMWhen the Senate resumed consideration of HR 2354, the Energy and Water appropriations bill, Senator Reid withdrew the committee reported substitute amendment. He then offered a new substitute amendment #956, which included the text of Energy and Water, Financial Services/General Government; and State/Foreign Operations appropriations. Senator Menendez raised a Rule 16 point of order that was well taken and the amendment fell. Senator Reid then offered a new substitute (Reid amendment #957), …
Recess until 3pm Floor Updates
November 15, 2011 12:51 PMThe Senate stands in recess until 3pm to allow for the weekly caucus …
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