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Adopted S.Res.30, a resolution celebrating February 2, 2011, as the 25th anniversary of 'National Women and Girls in Sports Day'. Adopted S.Res.36, a resolution raising awareness and encouraging the prevention of stalking by designating January 2011 as "National Stalking Awareness Month". Adopted...

On the Motion S.Amdt. 13: Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: McConnell Amdt. No. 13; To repeal the job-killing health care law and health care-related provisions in the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010. Result: Rejected (47-51, 2 members not voting, 3/5...

On the Motion S.Amdt. 9: Motion to Waive All Budgetary Discipline Re: Stabenow Amdt. No. 9; To repeal the expansion of information reporting requirements for payments of $600 or more to corporations, and for other purposes. Result: Agreed to (81-17, 2 members not voting, 3/5 threshold) Details:...

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 28: Levin Amdt. No. 28; To repeal the expansion of information reporting requirements under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, and for other purposes. Result: Rejected (44-54, 2 members not voting, 3/5 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Motion S.Amdt. 13: Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: McConnell Amdt. No. 13; To repeal the job-killing health care law and health care-related provisions in the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010. Result: Rejected (47-51, 2 members not voting, 3/5...

On the Motion S.Amdt. 9: Motion to Waive All Budgetary Discipline Re: Stabenow Amdt. No. 9; To repeal the expansion of information reporting requirements for payments of $600 or more to corporations, and for other purposes. Result: Agreed to (81-17, 2 members not voting, 3/5 threshold) Details:...

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 28: Levin Amdt. No. 28; To repeal the expansion of information reporting requirements under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, and for other purposes. Result: Rejected (44-54, 2 members not voting, 3/5 threshold) Details: [click here]

Following any Leader remarks, Senator Paul will be recognized for up to 20 minutes in morning business to deliver his maiden speech. Following his remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of S.223, the Federal Aviation Administration bill. This morning in his opening statement, Senator Reid...

Passed S.188, a bill to designate the United States courthouse under construction at 98 West First Street, Yuma, Arizona, as the "John M. Roll United States Courthouse".

There will be a period of Morning Business until 12:30pm, with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. The Senate will recess from 12:30pm until 2:15pm to allow for the weekly caucus meetings. At 2:15pm the Senate will proceed to the consideration of S.223, FAA...

Adopted S.Res.22, a resolution condemning the New Year's Day attack on the Coptic Christian community in Alexandria, Egypt and urging the Government of Egypt to fully investigate and prosecute the perpetrators of this heinous act. AdoptedS.res. 34, a resolution designating the week of February 7...

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will proceed to a period of morning business with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. There will be no roll call votes during Monday's session of the Senate. However, the Majority Leader hopes to reach an agreement to begin...

Adopted S.Res31: a resolution commemorating the 110th anniversary of the United States Army Nurse Corps. Adopted S.Res.32: a resolution designating the month of February 2011 as "National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month". Adopted S.Res.33, a resolution recognizing the 150th...

On the Resolution: S. Res. 21 As Amended; A resolution to amend the Standing Rules of the Senate to provide procedures for extended debate. Result: Rejected (46-49, 5 members not voting, 2/3 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Resolution: S. Res. 10 As Amended; A resolution to improve the debate and consideration of legislative matters and nominations in the Senate. Result: Rejected (44-51, 5 members not voting, 2/3 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Resolution: S. Res. 8; A resolution amending the Standing Rules of the Senate to provide for cloture to be invoked with less than a three-fifths majority after additional debate. Result: Rejected (12-84, 4 members not voting, 2/3 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Resolution: S. Res. 29; A resolution to permit the waiving of the reading of an amendment if the text and adequate notice are provided. Result: Agreed to (81-15, 4 members not voting, 3/5 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Resolution: S. Res. 21 As Amended; A resolution to amend the Standing Rules of the Senate to provide procedures for extended debate. Result: Rejected (46-49, 5 members not voting, 2/3 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Resolution: S. Res. 10 As Amended; A resolution to improve the debate and consideration of legislative matters and nominations in the Senate. Result: Rejected (44-51, 5 members not voting, 2/3 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Resolution: S. Res. 28; A resolution to establish as a standing order of the Senate that a Senator publicly disclose a notice of intent to objecting to any measure or matter. Result: Agreed to (92-4, 4 members not voting, 3/5 threshold) Details: [click here]