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roll call vote on motion to proceed to S.J.Res.25 Votes
September 08, 2011 07:53 PM7:50pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to proceed to S.J.Res.25, a joint resolution relating to the disapproval of the President's exercise of authority to increase the debt limit (McConnell and others); Not Agreed to: …
Senate Roll Call Vote #00130 Votes
September 08, 2011 07:50 PMOn the Motion to Proceed: Motion to Proceed to the Consideration of S.J.Res. 25; A joint resolution relating to the disapproval of the President's exercise of authority to increase the debt limit, as submitted under section 3101A of title 31, United States Code, on August 2, 2011. Result: Rejected (45-52, 3 members not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click …
Senate Roll Call Vote #00130 Votes
September 08, 2011 06:50 PMOn the Motion to Proceed: Motion to Proceed to the Consideration of S.J.Res. 25; A joint resolution relating to the disapproval of the President's exercise of authority to increase the debt limit, as submitted under section 3101A of title 31, United States Code, on August 2, 2011. Result: Rejected (45-52, 3 members not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click …
roll call vote following the Joint Session Votes Floor Updates
September 08, 2011 06:00 PMFollowing the Joint Session, the Senate will stand in recess subject to the call of the Chair to allow Senators to return to the chamber. When the Senate reconvenes, there will be a roll call vote on the motion to proceed to S.J.Res.25, a joint resolution relating to the disapproval of the President's exercise of authority to increase the debt limit (McConnell and …
roll call vote on passage of H.R.1249, the America Invents Act Votes
September 08, 2011 05:47 PM5:29 pm The Senate began a roll call vote on passage of H.R.1249, the America Invents Act; passed: …
Senate Roll Call Vote #00129 Votes
September 08, 2011 05:30 PMOn Passage of the Bill: H.R. 1249; A bill to amend title 35, United States Code, to provide for patent reform. Result: Passed (89-9, 2 members not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click …
roll call vote on the motion to table the Coburn amendment #599 Votes
September 08, 2011 04:59 PM4:59pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to table the Coburn amendment #599 (PTO public enterprise fund); Tabled: …
Senate Roll Call Vote #00128 Votes
September 08, 2011 04:51 PMOn the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 599: Motion to Table Coburn Amdt. No. 599 as Modified; To amend the provision relating to funding the Patent and Trademark Office by establishing a United States Patent and Trademark Office Public Enterprise Fund, and for other purposes. Result: Agreed to (50-48, 2 members not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click …
roll call vote on the Cantwell amendment #595 Votes
September 08, 2011 04:37 PM4:37pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the Cantwell amendment #595 (transitional program for covered business method patents) Not Agreed to: …
Senate Roll Call Vote #00127 Votes
September 08, 2011 04:37 PMOn the Amendment S.Amdt. 595: Cantwell Amdt. No. 595; To establish a transitional program for covered business method patents. Result: Rejected (13-85-1, 1 member not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click …
Senate Roll Call Vote #00129 Votes
September 08, 2011 04:30 PMOn Passage of the Bill: H.R. 1249; A bill to amend title 35, United States Code, to provide for patent reform. Result: Passed (89-9, 2 members not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click …
Senate Roll Call Vote #00126 Votes
September 08, 2011 04:05 PMOn the Amendment S.Amdt. 600: Sessions Amdt. No. 600; To strike the provision relating to the calculation of the 60-day period for application of patent term extension. Result: Rejected (47-51, 2 members not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click …
roll call vote on Sessions amendment #600 Votes
September 08, 2011 04:04 PM4:04pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the Sessions amendment #600 (patent term extensions) Not Agreed to: …
Senate Roll Call Vote #00128 Votes
September 08, 2011 03:51 PMOn the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 599: Motion to Table Coburn Amdt. No. 599 as Modified; To amend the provision relating to funding the Patent and Trademark Office by establishing a United States Patent and Trademark Office Public Enterprise Fund, and for other purposes. Result: Agreed to (50-48, 2 members not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click …
Senate Roll Call Vote #00127 Votes
September 08, 2011 03:37 PMOn the Amendment S.Amdt. 595: Cantwell Amdt. No. 595; To establish a transitional program for covered business method patents. Result: Rejected (13-85-1, 1 member not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click …
Senate Roll Call Vote #00126 Votes
September 08, 2011 03:05 PMOn the Amendment S.Amdt. 600: Sessions Amdt. No. 600; To strike the provision relating to the calculation of the 60-day period for application of patent term extension. Result: Rejected (47-51, 2 members not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click …
4 roll call votes at approximately 4:00pm; additional vote after the Joint Session Votes Floor Updates
September 08, 2011 10:00 AMAt approximately 4:00pm, there will be 4 roll call votes in relation to the following in the following order: Sessions #600 (strike Section 37 regarding patent term extensions) Cantwell #595 (transitional program for covered business method patents) Coburn #599 (PTO public enterprise fund) and Passage of H.R.1249, as amended, if amended In addition, there will be a 5th roll call vote following the Joint Session with the President this evening on the motion to proceed to S.J.Res.25, a …
Senate Floor Schedule for Thursday, September 8, 2011 Senate Schedule
September 08, 2011 09:00 AMThe Senate will convene at 9:30am on Thursday, September 8, 2011. 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 Republicans controlling the first half and the Majority controlling the final half. Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of H.R.1249, the America Invents Act. At approximately 4:00pm, there will be up to 4 roll call votes in relation to the …
Senate Floor Wrap Up for Wednesday, September 7, 2011 Wrap Up
September 07, 2011 08:10 PMAdopted H.Con.Res.74, providing for a joint session of Congress to receive a message from the President Adopted S.Res.219, a resolution designating September 13, 2011, as "National Celiac Disease Awareness Day." Adopted S.Res.258, supporting the designation of National Adult Education and Family Literacy …
consent agreement for H.R.1249 Votes Floor Updates
September 07, 2011 07:59 PMThe Senate has entered into a unanimous consent agreement providing for up to 4 roll call votes at approximately 4:00pm during Thursday's session of the Senate including passage of H.R.1249, the America Invents Act, as amended, if amended and an additional roll call vote following the Joint Session on Thursday. The details of the agreement are below. The following amendments are the only first degree amendments in order to H.R.1249: Coburn #599 (PTO public enterprise fund); Sessions …