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Republican Objection to House Republican Payroll Tax Bill Floor Updates
December 14, 2011 12:48 PMSenator Boxer asked unanimous consent the Senate proceed to the consideration of H.R. 3630, Republican House Tax Relief bill, that there be two hours of debate, equally divided between the two Leaders, or their designees, prior to a vote on passage of the bill; that no amendments be in order prior to this vote on passage; and that the vote on passage be subject to a 60 affirmative vote threshold; further that if the bill is not passed, it remain the pending business and the Majority Leader be …
Morning Business until 5pm Floor Updates
December 14, 2011 12:16 PMFollowing the votes, the Senate turned to a period of morning business until 5pm with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. Senator Durbin then asked unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of H.R. 3630, Republican House Tax Relief bill, that there be two hours of debate, equally divided between the two Leaders, or their designees, prior to a vote on passage of the bill; that no amendments be in order prior to this vote on passage; and that the …
Roll Call Vote on Hatch Balanced Budget Amendment to the Constitution Votes
December 14, 2011 11:39 AM11:39am The Senate began a roll call vote on passage of S.J.Res.210, a Joint resolution proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States introduced by Senator Hatch; Not Passed: …
Roll Call Vote on Udall (CO) Balanced Budget Amendment to the Constitution Votes
December 14, 2011 11:10 AMAt 11:09am The Senate began a roll call vote on passage of S.J.Res.24, a Joint resolution proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States introduced by Senator Udall (CO): Not Passed: …
2 Roll Call Votes At Approximately 11:05AM Floor Updates Votes
December 14, 2011 10:00 AMThere will now be 1 hour of morning business (Majority controls the first 30 minutes and the Republicans control the final 30 minutes). Following morning business, there will be 10 minutes for debate prior to a series of 2 roll call votes in relation to the following items: - S.J.Res.24, a Joint resolution proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States introduced by Senator Udall (CO). - S.J.Res.10, a Joint resolution proposing a balanced …
Senate Floor Schedule for Wednesday, December 14, 2011 Senate Schedule
December 14, 2011 09:00 AMConvenes: 9:30am Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in 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 the following items, en bloc: S.J.Res.10, a Joint resolution proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States introduced by Senator …
Senate Floor Wrap Up for Tuesday, December 13, 2011 Wrap Up
December 13, 2011 07:34 PMNo ROLL CALL VOTES LEGISLATIVE ITEMS Discharged Foreign Relations and Passed H.R.2867, the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Reform and Reauthorization Act of 2011 with a Durbin amendment by voice vote. Passed H.R.2845, the Pipeline Safety, Regulatory Certainty, and Job Creation Act of 2011. Began the Rule 14 process of H.R.3630, the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2011 (notwithstanding not having received the papers from the House). Completed …
Senate Floor Schedule for Tuesday, December 13, 2011 Senate Schedule
December 13, 2011 09:00 AMConvenes: 10:00am Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in morning business for two hours 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 proceed to the consideration of the following items, en bloc: S.J.Res.10, Joint resolution proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States introduced by …
Senate Floor Wrap Up for Monday, December 12, 2011 Wrap Up
December 12, 2011 07:22 PMROLL CALL VOTES 1) Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #360 Norman L. Eisen to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Czech Republic; Invoked: 70-16 2) Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #501 Mari Carmen Aponte to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of El Salvador; Not Invoked: 49-37 LEGISLATIVE ITEMS Passed H.R.1801, Risk-Based Security Screening …
No more votes Floor Updates
December 12, 2011 06:38 PMThere will be no further roll call votes this evening. The Senate is now in a period of morning business with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes …
Roll Call Vote on Motion to Invoke Cloture on Aponte Nomination Votes
December 12, 2011 06:13 PM6:09pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the nomination of Mari Carmen Aponte to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States to El Salvador; Not Invoked: …
Roll Call Vote on the Motion to Invoke Cloture on Eisen Nomination Votes
December 12, 2011 05:35 PM5:30pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the nomination of Norman Eisen to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States to the Czech Republic; Invoked: …
Up to 3 Roll Call Votes at 5:30pm today Floor Updates
December 12, 2011 02:39 PMAs a reminder, at approximately 5:30pm today, there will be up to 3 and at least 2 roll call votes in relation the following: - Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #360 Norman L. Eisen to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Czech Republic; - If cloture is invoked, confirmation of the Eisen nomination; and - Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #501 Mari Carmen Aponte to be Ambassador …
Senate Floor Schedule for Monday, December 12, 2011 Senate Schedule
December 12, 2011 09:00 AMConvenes: 2:00pm Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in morning business until 4:30pm with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. At 4:30pm, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider the following nominations: #360 Norman L. Eisen - to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Czech Republic #501 Mari Carmen Aponte - to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States …
Senate Floor Wrap Up for Thursday, December 8, 2011 Wrap Up
December 08, 2011 06:22 PMWRAP UP FOR THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2011 ROLL CALL VOTES 1) Motion to invoke cloture on the nomination of Richard Cordray, of OH, to be Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau; Not Invoked: 53-41-1(present) 2) Reid motion to proceed to S.1944, the Middle Class Tax Cut Act of 2011; Not Agreed to: 50-48 (60-vote threshold) 3) McConnell motion to proceed to S.1931, Temporary Tax Holiday and Government Reduction Act; Not Agreed to: 22-76 (60-vote …
Cloture Filed on Eisen and Aponte Nominations Floor Updates
December 08, 2011 06:21 PMDuring Thursday's session of the Senate, cloture was filed on the following nominations, in the following order: #360 Norman L. Eisen - to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Czech Republic #501 Mari Carmen Aponte - to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of El Salvador By unanimous consent, these votes will occur on Monday, December 12, 2011. The details of the agreement are …
Last vote of the week Floor Updates
December 08, 2011 03:03 PMFollowing the vote on the McConnell motion to proceed to S.1931, there will be no further roll call votes this …
Roll Call Vote on the Motion to Proceed to S.1931 Votes
December 08, 2011 03:00 PM3:00pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the McConnell motion to proceed to S.1931, Temporary Tax Holiday and Government Reduction Act; Not Agreed to: 22-76 (60-vote …
Roll Call Vote on Motion to Proceed to S.1944 Votes
December 08, 2011 02:34 PM2:30pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the Reid motion to proceed to S.1944, the Middle Class Tax Cut Act of 2011; Not Agreed to: 50-48 (60-vote …
Pay Roll Tax Cut votes at 2:30pm today Floor Updates
December 08, 2011 11:59 AMBy unanimous consent, at 2:30pm today there will be 2 roll call votes in relation to the following motions: - Reid motion to proceed to S.1944, Middle Class Tax Cut Act of 2011 (Casey) - McConnell motion to proceed to S.1931, Temporary Tax Holiday and Government Reduction Act (Heller) Each motion is subject to a 60-affirmative vote threshold. The time until 2:30pm is equally divided between the two Leaders or their designees. Cloture with respect to the motion to proceed to …
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