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On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4071: Carper Amdt. No. 4071; To address the applicability and preservation of certain State authorities, and for other purposes. Result: Agreed to (80-18, 2 members not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4034: Corker Amdt. No. 4034; To address the applicability of certain State authorities with respect to national banks, and for other purposes. Result: Rejected (43-55, 2 members not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4051: Gregg Amdt. No. 4051 As Modified; To prohibit taxpayer bailouts of fiscally irresponsible State and local governments. Result: Rejected (47-50, 3 members not voting, 3/5 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4051: Gregg Amdt. No. 4051 As Modified; To prohibit taxpayer bailouts of fiscally irresponsible State and local governments. Result: Rejected (47-50, 3 members not voting, 3/5 threshold) Details: [click here]

At 10:00am, there will be a period of morning business for 1 hour with senators permitted to speak there in for up to 10 minutes each. The Majority will control the first 30 minutes and the Republicans will control the final 30 minutes. This morning, Senator Menendez asked unanimous consent that the...

Adopted S.Res.533, a resolution recognizing National Foster Care Month.

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3986: Cornyn Amdt. No. 3986; To protect United States taxpayers from paying for the bailouts of foreign governments. Result: Agreed to (94-0, 6 members not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Motion S.Amdt. 4020: Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline RE: Crapo Amdt. No. 4020; To limit further bailouts of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, to enhance the regulation and oversight of such enterprises, and for other purposes. Result: Rejected (47-46, 7 members not voting, 3/5...

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3986: Cornyn Amdt. No. 3986; To protect United States taxpayers from paying for the bailouts of foreign governments. Result: Agreed to (94-0, 6 members not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Motion S.Amdt. 4020: Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline RE: Crapo Amdt. No. 4020; To limit further bailouts of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, to enhance the regulation and oversight of such enterprises, and for other purposes. Result: Rejected (47-46, 7 members not voting, 3/5...

The Senate will resume consideration of S.3217, Wall Street Reform. The following amendments are pending to Dodd-Lincoln #3739 (Substitute) to S.3217: - Brownback #3789, as further modified (automobile manufacturers) - Snowe-Pryor #3883 (small business) - Specter #3776 (civil action) - Leahy #3823...

Passed HR2711, Special Agent Samuel Hicks Families of Fallen Heroes Act. Adopted S.Res.410, a resolution supporting and recognizing the goals and ideals of "RV Centennial Celebration Month" to commemorate 100 years of enjoyment of recreation vehicles in the United States. Adopted S.Res.521, a...

The Senate will resume consideration of S.3217, Wall Street Reform. The following amendments are pending to S.3217: - Dodd-Lincoln amendment #3739 (Substitute) - Brownback #3789, as modified (auto dealer exemption) - Snowe #3883 (small business regulation transparency) - Specter #3776, as modified...

Adopted S. Res.524, a resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Stuttering Awareness Week of 2010. Collins amendment #3879 (leverage and risk-based capital) was agreed to by unanimous consent. Passed Cal. #296, H.R.714-Virgin Islands National park lease Passed S.1132 is the Law...

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3987: Thune Amdt. No. 3987; To provide for increased Congressional oversight through a sunset of the authority created under title X related to the creation of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection. Result: Rejected (40-55, 5 members not voting, 1/2...

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3989: Durbin Amdt. No. 3989 as Modified; To ensure that the fees that small businesses and other entities are charged for accepting debit cards are reasonable and proportional to the costs incurred, and to limit payment card networks from imposing anti-competitive...

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3987: Thune Amdt. No. 3987; To provide for increased Congressional oversight through a sunset of the authority created under title X related to the creation of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection. Result: Rejected (40-55, 5 members not voting, 1/2...

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3989: Durbin Amdt. No. 3989 as Modified; To ensure that the fees that small businesses and other entities are charged for accepting debit cards are reasonable and proportional to the costs incurred, and to limit payment card networks from imposing anti-competitive...

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3832: Sessions Amdt. No. 3832; To provide an orderly and transparent bankruptcy process for non-bank financial institutions and prohibit bailout authority. Result: Rejected (42-58, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3832: Sessions Amdt. No. 3832; To provide an orderly and transparent bankruptcy process for non-bank financial institutions and prohibit bailout authority. Result: Rejected (42-58, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]