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Adopted H.Con.Res.67, authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the District of Columbia Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run. Adopted S.Con.Res.28, A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event to award the Congressional Gold...

7:50pm 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: 45-52

On 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...

On 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...

Following 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...

5:29 pm The Senate began a roll call vote on passage of H.R.1249, the America Invents Act; passed: 89-9

On 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 here]

4:59pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to table the Coburn amendment #599 (PTO public enterprise fund); Tabled: 50-48

On 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...

4:37pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the Cantwell amendment #595 (transitional program for covered business method patents) Not Agreed to: 13-85-1(Present)

On 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 here]

On 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 here]

On 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 here]

4:04pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the Sessions amendment #600 (patent term extensions) Not Agreed to: 47-51

On 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...

On 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 here]

On 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 here]

At 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)...

The 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...

Adopted 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...