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Morning Business with senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each. There will be no roll call votes during Friday's session of the Senate.

Passed H.J.Res. 101, Continuing Appropriations (to December 18, 2010) Passed H.R.1107, a bill to enact certain laws relating to public contracts as title 41, USC "Public Contracts". The Senate passed the following posal naming bills: Cal. #665, S.3784 is a bill to designate the facility of the U.S....

Following Leader remarks, there will be a period of morning business with senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each. The Majority will control the first 30 minutes and the Republicans will control the next 30 minutes. The Senate will recess from 12:30pm until 3:30pm to allow for the...

Passed S.3998, Criminal History Background Checks Pilot Extension Act. Passed S.987, International protecting Firls by Preventing Child Marriage ACt (with Durbin amendment). Passed Cal. #658, H.R.4387 is an act to designate the Federal building located at 100 North Palafox Street in Pensacola, FL,...

Following any Leader remarks, there will be a period of morning business with senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each. The Republicans will control the first 30 minutes and the majority will control the next 30 minutes. The Senate will recess from 12:30 until 3:30pm to allow for the...

Following the prayer and pledge and any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of S.510, FDA Food Safety Modernization Act, and immediately proceed to a series of up to 3 roll call votes. Those votes will in relation to the following items: Coburn motion to suspend Rule 22 for the...

S.3987, the Red Flag Program Clarification Act. H.R.6162, Coin Modernization, Oversight, and Continuity Act of 2010. H.R.6166, the American Eagle Palladium Bullion Coin Act. S. Res.690, a resolution commemorating the 175th anniversary of the birth of Mark Twain. S. Res.691, a resolution to permit...

On Passage of the Bill: S. 510 as Amended; A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the safety of the food supply. Result: Passed (73-25, 2 members not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Motion S.Amdt. 4696: Motion to Suspend Rule XXII Re: Coburn Amdt. No. 4696; In the nature of a substitute, to modernize Federal food safety efforts without placing unnecessary burdens on food producers, increasing food prices, or saddling taxpayers with additional debt. Result: Rejected...

On the Motion S.Amdt. 4697: Motion to Suspend Rule XXII Re: Coburn Amdt. No. 4697; To establish an earmark moratorium for fiscal years 2011, 2012, and 2013. Result: Rejected (39-56, 5 members not voting, 2/3 threshold) Details: [click here]

On Passage of the Bill: S. 510 as Amended; A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the safety of the food supply. Result: Passed (73-25, 2 members not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Motion S.Amdt. 4696: Motion to Suspend Rule XXII Re: Coburn Amdt. No. 4696; In the nature of a substitute, to modernize Federal food safety efforts without placing unnecessary burdens on food producers, increasing food prices, or saddling taxpayers with additional debt. Result: Rejected...

On the Motion S.Amdt. 4697: Motion to Suspend Rule XXII Re: Coburn Amdt. No. 4697; To establish an earmark moratorium for fiscal years 2011, 2012, and 2013. Result: Rejected (39-56, 5 members not voting, 2/3 threshold) Details: [click here]

Adopted S.Res.676, a resolution supporting the goals and ideals of American Diabetes Month. Adopted S.Res.679, a resolution commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Weeks Law.

On the Motion S.Amdt. 4713: Motion to Suspend Rule XXII Re: Baucus Amdt. No. 4713, As Modified; To repeal the expansion of information reporting requirements for payments of $600 or more to corporations, and for other purposes. Result: Rejected (44-53, 3 members not voting, 2/3 threshold) Details:...

On the Motion S.Amdt. 4702: Motion to Suspend Rule XXII Re: Johanns Amdt. No. 4702; To repeal the expansion of information reporting requirements for payments of $600 or more to corporations, and for other purposes. Result: Rejected (61-35, 4 members not voting, 2/3 threshold) Details: [click...

On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 4715: Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Harkin Amdt. No. 4715; In the nature of a substitute. Result: Agreed to (69-26, 5 members not voting, 3/5 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Motion S.Amdt. 4713: Motion to Suspend Rule XXII Re: Baucus Amdt. No. 4713, As Modified; To repeal the expansion of information reporting requirements for payments of $600 or more to corporations, and for other purposes. Result: Rejected (44-53, 3 members not voting, 2/3 threshold) Details:...

On the Motion S.Amdt. 4702: Motion to Suspend Rule XXII Re: Johanns Amdt. No. 4702; To repeal the expansion of information reporting requirements for payments of $600 or more to corporations, and for other purposes. Result: Rejected (61-35, 4 members not voting, 2/3 threshold) Details: [click...

On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 4715: Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Harkin Amdt. No. 4715; In the nature of a substitute. Result: Agreed to (69-26, 5 members not voting, 3/5 threshold) Details: [click here]