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The Senate has reached an agreement that the next first degree amendments in order to be called up and made pending to H.R.2112 and the substitute amendment #738 be the following: - Ayotte #753 (prohibit funds for coastal and marine spatial planning); - Crapo #814 (implementation of provisions of...

Senator Harkin asked unanimous consent the HELP Committee be authorized to meet in Executive Session today for the consideration of a bill to reauthorize the Elementary and Secondary Education Act.  Senator Paul then objected to Senator Harkin's request.

12:36pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the Boxer motion to table the McCain amendment #739 (critical surface transportation); Tabled: 59-39

On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 739: Motion to Table McCain Amdt. No. 739; To ensure that the critical surface transportation needs of the United States are made a priority by prohibiting funds from being used on lower-priority projects, such as transportation museums and landscaping. Result: Agreed...

12:10pm The Senate began a roll call vote on confirmation of Robert David Mariani to be United States District Judge for the Middle District of Pennsylvania; Confirmed: 82-17

On the Nomination: Confirmation Robert David Mariani, of Pennsylvania, to be United States District Judge Result: Confirmed (82-17, 1 member not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 739: Motion to Table McCain Amdt. No. 739; To ensure that the critical surface transportation needs of the United States are made a priority by prohibiting funds from being used on lower-priority projects, such as transportation museums and landscaping. Result: Agreed...

On the Nomination: Confirmation Robert David Mariani, of Pennsylvania, to be United States District Judge Result: Confirmed (82-17, 1 member not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]

The previous order has been amended to consider 3 District Judges at noon.  There are now 2 roll call votes expected at approximately 12:10pm in relation to the Mariani nomination and the McCain amendment #739.  The details of the agreement are below. At noon, the Senate will proceed to Executive...

Convenes: 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 Republicans controlling the first half and the Majority controlling the final half. Following morning business, the Senate...

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS Passed S.270, La Pine Land Conveyance Passed S.292, Salmon Lake Conveyance Passed S.333, Little Wood River Ranch hydro license Passed S.334, American Falls Reservoir hydro license Passed S.404, a bill to modify a land grant patent issued by the Secretary of the Interior Passed...

The Landrieu amendment #781 (farmer program loans), the Vitter amendment #769 (drug reimportation), the Sanders amendment #816 (energy efficiency programs for small businesses), the Coburn amendment #791 (prohibit funds for direct payments to individuals with income over $1M) and the Coburn...

5:03pm: The Senate began a roll call vote on McCain amendment #740 (Funding for Trade Adjustment Assistance for firms). Not Agreed To: 44-55

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 740: McCain Amendment No. 740; To eliminate funding for the trade adjustment assistance for firms program. Result: Rejected (44-55, 1 member not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]

4:35pm: The Senate began a roll call vote on the Cornyn amendment #775, as modified (Fast and Furious Operation). Agreed To: 99-0

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 775: Cornyn Amendment No. 775, As Modified; To prohibit funding for Operation Fast and Furious or similar "gun walking" programs. Result: Agreed to (99-0, 1 member not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]

The Cornyn amendment #775 was modified with changes at the desk. At approximately 4:35pm, there will be up to 4 roll call votes in relation to the following amendments to H.R.2112, the Agriculture, CJS, and Transportation Appropriations bill: Cornyn amendment #775, as modified (Operation Fast and...

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 740: McCain Amendment No. 740; To eliminate funding for the trade adjustment assistance for firms program. Result: Rejected (44-55, 1 member not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 775: Cornyn Amendment No. 775, As Modified; To prohibit funding for Operation Fast and Furious or similar "gun walking" programs. Result: Agreed to (99-0, 1 member not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]

The Senate has resumed consideration of HR 2112, Agriculture/CJS/THUD appropriations bill. Senator McCain has offered the following amendments: McCain #739 (Critical surface transportation) McCain #740 (Eliminate funding for TAA for firms program) McCain #741 (Ethanol blender pumps/storage...