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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 …
Senate Floor Schedule for Wednesday, May 9, 2012 Senate Schedule
May 09, 2012 09:00 AMConvenes: 9:30am Following the prayer and pledge, the Majority Leader will be recognized. It is Majority Leader Reid's intention to resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S.2343, the Stop Student Loan Interest Rate Hike Act upon convening on Wednesday. We expect to equally divide the first hour between the two Leaders or their designees with the Republicans controlling the first 30 minutes and the Majority controlling the second 30 …
Senate Floor Wrap Up for Tuesday, May 8, 2012 Wrap Up
May 08, 2012 06:39 PMROLL CALL VOTE 1) Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.2343, the Stop Student Loan Interest Rate Hike Act; Not Invoked: 52-45-1 (present) LEGISLATIVE ITEMS Passed H.R.2668, the Brian A. Terry Memorial Act. Passed S.743, the Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act of 2012 with committee-reported amendments. Adopted S.Res.447, congratulating the students, parents, teachers, and administrators of charter schools across the United States for ongoing contributions to …
Roll Call Vote on the Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed to S.2343 Votes
May 08, 2012 12:00 PM12:00pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.2343, the Stop Student Loan Interest Rate Hike Act of 2012; Not Invoked: 52-45-1 present …
Senate Floor Schedule for Tuesday, May 8, 2012 Senate Schedule
May 08, 2012 09:00 AMConvenes: 10:00am Following the prayer and pledge, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S.2343, the Stop Student Loan Interest Rate Hike Act with the time until 12:00pm equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees with the Majority controlling the first 30 minutes and the Republicans controlling the second 30 minutes. At 12:00pm, there will be a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to …
Senate Floor Wrap Up for Monday, May 7, 2012 Wrap Up
May 07, 2012 06:45 PMROLL CALL VOTE 1) Confirmation of Executive Calendar #508, Jacqueline H. Nguyen, of California, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Ninth Circuit; Confirmed: 91-3 LEGISLATIVE ITEMS Began the Rule 14 process of H.R.2050, Idaho Wilderness Water Resources Protection Act (Republican request) Began the Rule 14 process of H.R.2240, Lowell National Historical Park Land Exchange Act (Republican request) Began the Rule 14 process of H.R.4849, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks …
No Further Roll Call Votes Floor Updates
May 07, 2012 06:26 PMThe Senate confirmed the nomination of Jacqueline H. Nguyen, of California, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Ninth Circuit by a vote of 91-3. The Baker and Lee nominations were confirmed by voice vote. There will be no further roll call votes …
Roll Call Vote on Confirmation of Nguyen nomination Votes
May 07, 2012 05:31 PM5:30pm The Senate began a roll call vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #508, Jacqueline H. Nguyen, of California, to be United States Circuit Judge for the 9th Circuit; Confirmed: …
FCC Nominations Confirmed Floor Updates
May 07, 2012 02:08 PMThe Senate confirmed the following nominations by unanimous consent during today's session: - Executive Calendar #512, Ajit Varadaraj Pai, of Kansas, to be a Member of the Federal Communications Commission for a term of 5 years from July 1, 2011 and - Executive Calendar #513, Jessica Rosenworcel, of Connecticut, to be a Member of the Federal Communications Commission for a term of 5 years from July 1, …
Senate Floor Schedule for Monday, May 7, 2012 Senate Schedule
May 07, 2012 09:00 AMThe Senate stands in adjournment under the provisions of S.Con.Res.43, the adjournment resolution. The Senate will convene at 2:00pm on Monday, May 7, 2012. Following the prayer and pledge, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S.2343, the Stop Student Loan Interest Rate Hike Act. At 4:30pm, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider the following items: - Executive Calendar #508 Jacqueline H. Nguyen, of CA, to be United States Circuit …
State Work Period Senate Schedule
May 04, 2012 09:00 AMState Work Period April 30-May 4, …
State Work Period Senate Schedule
May 03, 2012 09:00 AMState Work Period April 30-May 4, …
State Work Period Senate Schedule
May 02, 2012 09:00 AMState Work Period April 30-May 4, …
State Work Period Senate Schedule
May 01, 2012 09:00 AMState Work Period April 30-May 4, …
State Work Period Senate Schedule
April 30, 2012 09:00 AMState Work Period April 30-May 4, …
Senate Floor Wrap Up for Thursday, April 26, 2012 Wrap Up
April 26, 2012 07:12 PMROLL CALL VOTES 1) Confirmation of Executive Calendar #509, Gregg Jeffrey Costa, of TX, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Texas; Confirmed: 97-2 2) Klobuchar amendment #2094 (side by side to Cornyn amendment) to the Leahy substitute amendment #2093 to S.1925, the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act; Not Agreed To: 57-41 3) Cornyn amendment #2086 (sexual assault forensic evidence registry); Not Agreed To: 50-48 4) Hutchison-Grassley …
Agreement on Executive Calendar #508, 568 and 569 Floor Updates
April 26, 2012 07:10 PMAt 4:30pm on Monday, May 7, 2012, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider the following items: - Executive Calendar #508 Jacqueline H. Nguyen, of CA, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Ninth Circuit - Executive Calendar #568 Kristine Gerhard Baker, of AR, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Arkansas - Executive Calendar #569 John Z. Lee, IL, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of …
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