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By unanimous consent, the Senate confirmed the nominations listed below. Cal. #493 - Brian Hayes - Member NLRB Cal. #494 - Mark Pearce - Member NLRB Cal. #556 - Benjamin Tucker - Deputy Director National Drug Control Cal. #581 - John Laub - Director - National Institute of Justice Cal. #589 -...

The Senate will convene at 10:00am. 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. The Majority will control the first 30 minutes, the Republicans will control the next 60 minutes, and the...

Adopted S.Res.560, a resolution recognizing the immeasurable contributions of fathers in the healthy development of children, supporting responsible fatherhood, and encouraging greater involvement of fathers in the lives of their families, especially on Father's Day. Adopted S.Res.561, a resolution...

On the Nomination: Confirmation Marc T. Treadwell, of Georgia, to be United States District Judge for the Middle District of Georgia Result: Confirmed (89-0, 11 members not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Nomination: Confirmation Mark A. Goldsmith, of Michigan, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Michigan Result: Confirmed (89-0, 11 members not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Nomination: Confirmation Marc T. Treadwell, of Georgia, to be United States District Judge for the Middle District of Georgia Result: Confirmed (89-0, 11 members not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Nomination: Confirmation Mark A. Goldsmith, of Michigan, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Michigan Result: Confirmed (89-0, 11 members not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will proceed to a period of morning business until 5:15pm with senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each and with no motions in order. At 5:15pm, the Senate will proceed to Executive session and debate concurrently until 6pm, with the time equally...

Passed HR3962, with Baucus and title Substitute (provides for a 6-month extension of the Medicare Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) formula) passed H.Con.Res.242, a ocncurrent resolution honoring and praising the NAACP on the occassion of its 101st anniversary

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will proceed to a period of morning business with senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each. There will be no roll call votes on Friday, June 18.

Adopted S.J.Res. 33, a joint resolution to provide for the reconsideration and revision of the proposed constitution of the U.S. Virgin Islands to correct provisions inconsistent with the Constitution and federal law.

On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 4369: Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Concur in the House Amendment to the Senate Amendment to H.R. 4213, with the Baucus Amdt. No. 4369; In the nature of a substitute. Result: Rejected (56-40, 4 members not voting, 3/5 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 4369: Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Concur in the House Amendment to the Senate Amendment to H.R. 4213, with the Baucus Amdt. No. 4369; In the nature of a substitute. Result: Rejected (56-40, 4 members not voting, 3/5 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Motion S.Amdt. 4376: Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Thune Amdt. No. 4376 As Modified; Of a perfecting nature. Result: Rejected (41-57, 2 members not voting, 3/5 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Motion S.Amdt. 4376: Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Thune Amdt. No. 4376 As Modified; Of a perfecting nature. Result: Rejected (41-57, 2 members not voting, 3/5 threshold) Details: [click here]

Following any leader remarks, there will be a period of morning business until 10:00am with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. The majority will control the first half and the Republicans will control the final half. Following morning business, the Senate will resume...

Passed S.J.Res.32, a joint resolution recognizing the 60th anniversary of the outbreak of the Korean War, and reaffirming the United States-Korea Alliance. Adopted S.Res.557, a resolution commending EyeCare America for its volunteerism and efforts to preserve eyesight throughout the previous 25...

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4351: Isakson Amdt. No. 4351; To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the time for closing on a principal residence eligible for the first-time homebuyer credit. Result: Rejected (45-52, 3 members not voting, 3/5 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4344: Reid Amdt. No. 4344; To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the time for closing on a principal residence eligible for the first-time homebuyer credit. Result: Agreed to (60-37, 3 members not voting, 3/5 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4351: Isakson Amdt. No. 4351; To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the time for closing on a principal residence eligible for the first-time homebuyer credit. Result: Rejected (45-52, 3 members not voting, 3/5 threshold) Details: [click here]