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On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3827: Shelby-Dodd Amdt. No. 3827; To improve the bill. Result: Agreed to (93-5, 2 members not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3737: Boxer Amdt. No. 3737; To prohibit taxpayers from ever having to bail out the financial sector. Result: Agreed to (96-1, 3 members not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Nomination: Confirmation Nancy D. Freudenthal, of Wyoming, to be U.S. District Judge Result: Confirmed (96-1, 3 members not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3827: Shelby-Dodd Amdt. No. 3827; To improve the bill. Result: Agreed to (93-5, 2 members not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Nomination: Confirmation Gloria M. Navarro, of Nevada, to be U.S. District Judge Result: Confirmed (98-0, 2 members not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3737: Boxer Amdt. No. 3737; To prohibit taxpayers from ever having to bail out the financial sector. Result: Agreed to (96-1, 3 members not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Nomination: Confirmation Nancy D. Freudenthal, of Wyoming, to be U.S. District Judge Result: Confirmed (96-1, 3 members not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Nomination: Confirmation Gloria M. Navarro, of Nevada, to be U.S. District Judge Result: Confirmed (98-0, 2 members not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]

Resume consideration of S.3217, Wall Street Reform. Pending amendments to S.3217: Dodd-Lincoln #3739 (Substitute) Shelby #3826 (Consumer) Tester #3749 (Community Banks)

Adopted S.Res.513, a resolution designating July 9, 2010, as "Collector Car Appreciation Day" and recognizing that the collection and restoration of historic and classic cars is an important part of preserving the technological achievements and cultural heritage of the United States.

Morning Business for 1 hour. The Majority will control the first 30 minutes and the Republicans will control the final 30 minutes. Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of S.3217, Wall Street Reform. The Senate will recess from 12:30 until 2:15pm.

Resume consideration of S.3217, Wall Street Reform.

Resume S.3217, Wall Street Reform

Passed HR3714, Daniel Pearl Freedom of the Press Act. Adopted H.Con.Res.264, a concurrent resolution authorizing the use of the Capitol grounds for the National Peace Officers' Memorial Service (the event will be held on May 15, 2010). Adopted S.Con.Res.61, a concurrent resolution expressing the...

Resume consideration of S.3217, Wall Street Reform. The following amendments are pending to S.3217: Reid for Dodd-Lincoln amendment #3739 (Substitute) Reid for Boxer #3737 (No Taxpayer Bailout) The Senate is in a period of morning business with senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each.

Passed HR5246, an Act to prohibit a cost of living adjustment for Members of Congress in Fiscal Year 2011. Passed HR5147, Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2010 (extends all FAA programs to July 3, 2010). Adopted S.Res.504, a resolution expressing the condolences of the Senate to those affected by...

On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed: Second Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed to Consider S. 3217; An original bill to promote the financial stability of the United States by improving accountability and transparency in the financial system, to end "too big to fail", to protect the...

On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed: Second Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed to Consider S. 3217; An original bill to promote the financial stability of the United States by improving accountability and transparency in the financial system, to end "too big to fail", to protect the...

Morning Business for 90 minutes with senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each and the time equally divided. The Republicans will control the first 30 minutes and the Majority will control the next 30 minutes. Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of S.3217,...

Adopted S.Res.498, a resolution designating April 2010 as "National Child Abuse Prevention Month". Adopted S.Res.501, a resolution recognizing and supporting the goals and ideals of "Sexual Assault Awareness Month".