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Adopted S. Res.463,a resolution recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Norwruz, expressing appreciation to Iranian-Americans for their contributions to society. Adopted S.Res.464, a resolution recognizing the 189th anniversary of the independence of Greece and celebrating Greek and...

On Passage of the Bill: H.R. 1586 As Amended; An act to modernize the air traffic control system, improve the safety, reliability, and availability of transportation by air in the United States, provide for modernization of the air traffic control system, reauthorize the Federal Aviation...

On Passage of the Bill: H.R. 1586 As Amended; An act to modernize the air traffic control system, improve the safety, reliability, and availability of transportation by air in the United States, provide for modernization of the air traffic control system, reauthorize the Federal Aviation...

The Senate will convene at 2:00pm and will proceed to a period of morning business until 3:00pm with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each, with the time equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees. At 3:00pm, the Senate will resume consideration...

Adopted S. REs. 41, a resolution expressing support for designation of a "Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day" The Senate confirmed the following nominations by unanimous consent: Cal. #497 - Robert Grey - Member Board of Directors LSC Cal. #498 - John Levi - Member Board of Directors LSC Cal. #499 -...

The Senate will resume consideration of H.R.1586, FAA Reauthorization. The Managers of the bill are working on an agreement that would take us to passage of the bill Monday night. We hope to lock in that agreement tomorrow. As a result, there will be no roll call votes during Friday's session of the...

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...