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  • Adopted S. Con.Res.54, (with Nelson (FL) amendment) a resolution recognizing the life of Orlando Zapata Tamayo, who died on February 23, 2010, in the custody of the Government of Cuba, and calling for a continued focus on the promotion of internationally recognized human rights, listed in the...
  • On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3475: McCain Amdt. No. 3475; To prohibit earmarks in years in which there is a deficit. Result: Rejected (26-70, 4 members not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]
  • On the Motion S.Amdt. 3549: Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline - Inhofe Amdt. No. 3549; To reduce the deficit by establishing discretionary spending caps for non-security spending. Result: Rejected (41-56, 3 members not voting, 3/5 threshold) Details: [click here]
  • On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3475: McCain Amdt. No. 3475; To prohibit earmarks in years in which there is a deficit. Result: Rejected (26-70, 4 members not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]
  • On the Motion S.Amdt. 3549: Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline - Inhofe Amdt. No. 3549; To reduce the deficit by establishing discretionary spending caps for non-security spending. Result: Rejected (41-56, 3 members not voting, 3/5 threshold) Details: [click here]
  • On the Motion S.Amdt. 3548: Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline - Pryor Amdt. No. 3548; To reduce the deficit by establishing discretionary spending caps. Result: Rejected (27-70, 3 members not voting, 3/5 threshold) Details: [click here]
  • On the Motion S.Amdt. 3453: Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Sessions Amdt. No. 3453 as Modified; To reduce the deficit by establishing discretionary spending caps. Result: Rejected (56-40, 4 members not voting, 3/5 threshold) Details: [click here]
  • On the Motion S.Amdt. 3548: Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline - Pryor Amdt. No. 3548; To reduce the deficit by establishing discretionary spending caps. Result: Rejected (27-70, 3 members not voting, 3/5 threshold) Details: [click here]
  • On the Motion S.Amdt. 3453: Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Sessions Amdt. No. 3453 as Modified; To reduce the deficit by establishing discretionary spending caps. Result: Rejected (56-40, 4 members not voting, 3/5 threshold) Details: [click here]
  • Morning business for one hour with the Majority controlling the first half and the Republicans controlling the final half. Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of H.R.1586, the vehicle for the FAA Reauthorization bill. The Sessions-McCaskill amendment #3453 and Pryor...
  • S.Res.459, commending KICY Radio for 50 years of service to western Alaska and the Russian Far East. S.Res.460, a resolution recognizing the importance of the Long Trail and the Green Mountain Club on the 100th anniversary of the Long Trail. S.2865 is a bill to reauthorize the Congressional Award...
  • On the Nomination: Confirmation O. Rogeriee Thompson, of Rhode Island, to be United States Circuit Judge Result: Confirmed (98-0, 2 members not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]
  • On the Nomination: Confirmation O. Rogeriee Thompson, of Rhode Island, to be United States Circuit Judge Result: Confirmed (98-0, 2 members not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]
  • On the Motion: Motion to Concur in the House Amendments to Senate Amendment to House Amendment to Senate Amendment to H.R. 2847; A bill making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, and Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other...
  • On the Motion: Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: H.R. 2847; A bill making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, and Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes. Result: Agreed to (63-34, 3 members...
  • On the Motion: Motion to Concur in the House Amendments to Senate Amendment to House Amendment to Senate Amendment to H.R. 2847; A bill making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, and Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other...
  • On the Motion: Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: H.R. 2847; A bill making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, and Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes. Result: Agreed to (63-34, 3 members...
  • The Senate will convene at 9:30am and will immediately resume consideration of the House Message on HR2847, HIRE Act. There will then be up to 10 minutes for debate equally divided and controlled between Senators Gregg and Schumer or their designees. We expect Senator Gregg to make a Budget point of...
  • Adopted H.Con.Res.249, a concurrent resolution commemorating the 45th anniversary of Blody Sunday and the role that it played in ensuring the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 Adopted S.Res.456, a resolution congraulation gRadford University on teh 100th anniversary of the university Passed...
  • On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3456: Lieberman Amdt. No. 3456; To reauthorize the DC opportunity scholarship program. Result: Rejected (42-55, 3 members not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]