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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 with the first hour equally divided and controlled between the two leaders or their designees with the Majority controlling the first 30 minutes...

Adopted S. Res.112, congratulating the Pennsylvania State University IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon ("THON") on its continued success in support of the Four Diamonds Fund at Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital. Adopted S.Res.118, designating April 2011 as "National 9-1-1 Education Month".

Following any leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 4:00pm with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of S.493, the Small Business Jobs bill. The following amendments are...

Adopted S.Res.114, a resolution honoring Geraldine Ferraro, former United States Representative from New York, and extending the condolences of the Senate on her death. Passed H.R.1079, the Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2011 (provides a short term extension through June 1, 2011).

Following any leader remarks, the Senate will proceed to a period of morning business for one hour with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each with the time equally divided and controlled between the two leaders or their designees with the Majority controlling the first half...

The Senate confirmed the following nominations: Coast Guard Cal. 69 Brian M. Salerno, to be Vice Admiral Cal. 70 John P. Currier, to be Vice Admiral Cal.71 Robert C. Parker, to be Vice Admiral Cal. 72 Manson K. Brown, to be Vice Admiral And all nominations placed on the Secretary's Desk in NOAA and...

On the Nomination: Confirmation Mae A. D'Agostino, of New York, to be U.S. District Judge Result: Confirmed (88-0, 12 members not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Nomination: Confirmation Mae A. D'Agostino, of New York, to be U.S. District Judge Result: Confirmed (88-0, 12 members not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]

Following any leader remarks, the Senate will proceed to a period of morning business until 3pm with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of S.493, the Small Business Jobs bill. At 4:30pm, the Senate will...

Confirmed Executive calendar #48, Michael Vickers, to be Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence. Adopted S.Res.51, a resolution recognizing the 190th anniversary of the independence of Greece and celebrating Greek and American democracy. Adopted S.Res.105, a resolution to condemn the December...

On the Nomination: Confirmation Amy Berman Jackson, of the District of Columbia, to be U.S. District Judge Result: Confirmed (97-0, 3 members not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Joint Resolution: H.J.Res. 48; A joint resolution making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2011, and for other purposes. Result: Agreed to (87-13, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Nomination: Confirmation Amy Berman Jackson, of the District of Columbia, to be U.S. District Judge Result: Confirmed (97-0, 3 members not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Joint Resolution: H.J.Res. 48; A joint resolution making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2011, and for other purposes. Result: Agreed to (87-13, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]

Following any leader remarks, the Senate will proceed to a period of morning business until 10:30am 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...

Adopted H.Con.Res.27, a concurent resolution providing for the acceptance of a statue of Gerald R. Ford from the people of Michigan for placement in the United States Capitol. Adopted S.Res.94, a resolution to express the sense of the Senate in support of reducing its budget by at least five...

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 216: Casey Amdt. No. 216; To require contractors to notify small business concerns that have been included in offers relating to contracts let by Federal agencies. Result: Agreed to (99-0, 1 member not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 216: Casey Amdt. No. 216; To require contractors to notify small business concerns that have been included in offers relating to contracts let by Federal agencies. Result: Agreed to (99-0, 1 member not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 193: Snowe Amdt. No. 193; To strike the Federal authorization of the National Veterans Business Development Corporation. Result: Agreed to (99-0, 1 member not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 182: Nelson (NE) Amdt. No. 182; Of a perfecting nature. Result: Agreed to (98-1, 1 member not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]