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Resume consideration of H.R.3590, Health Care Reform. Following leader remarks, the first 3 hours will be equally divided between the two Leaders or their designees and controlled in alternating 45 minute blocks of time. The Majority will control the first block of time. No motions or amendments are...

Adopted S. Res.341, a resolution supporting peace, security, and innocent civilians affected by conflict in Yemen. Adopted S.Res.370, a resolution regarding the death of former Senator Paula Hawkins.

On the Motion: Hatch Motion to Commit H.R. 3590 to the Committee on Finance; An act entitled The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Result: Rejected (41-57, 2 members not voting, 3/5 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2899: Stabenow Amdt. No. 2899; To ensure that there is no reduction or elimination of any benefits guaranteed by law to participants in Medicare Advantage plans. Result: Agreed to (97-1, 2 members not voting, 3/5 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2901: Thune Amdt. No. 2901; To eliminate new entitlement programs and limit the government control over the health care of American families. Result: Rejected (51-47, 2 members not voting, 3/5 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Motion: Hatch Motion to Commit H.R. 3590 to the Committee on Finance; An act entitled The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Result: Rejected (41-57, 2 members not voting, 3/5 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2870: Whitehouse Amdt. No. 2870; To promote fiscal responsibility by protecting the Social Security surplus and CLASS program savings in this Act. Result: Agreed to (98-0, 2 members not voting, 3/5 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2899: Stabenow Amdt. No. 2899; To ensure that there is no reduction or elimination of any benefits guaranteed by law to participants in Medicare Advantage plans. Result: Agreed to (97-1, 2 members not voting, 3/5 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2901: Thune Amdt. No. 2901; To eliminate new entitlement programs and limit the government control over the health care of American families. Result: Rejected (51-47, 2 members not voting, 3/5 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2870: Whitehouse Amdt. No. 2870; To promote fiscal responsibility by protecting the Social Security surplus and CLASS program savings in this Act. Result: Agreed to (98-0, 2 members not voting, 3/5 threshold) Details: [click here]

Resume consideration of HR3590 (Health Care Reform), with the time until 3:30am for debate only and equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees. The Majority will control the first half and the Republicans will control the next half. Roll Call Votes are expected at...

Ratified Treaty document #111-4, Protocol amending Tax Convention with France. Adopted S.Res.337, a resolution designating December 6, 2009 as "National Miners Day". S.Res.369, to permit the collection of clothing, toys, food and housewares during the holiday season for charitable purposes in Senate...

On the Motion: McCain Motion to Commit H.R. 3590 to the Committee on Finance; An act entitled The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Result: Rejected (42-58, 3/5 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2826: Bennet Amdt. No. 2826; To protect and improve guaranteed Medicare benefits. Result: Agreed to (100-0, 3/5 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Motion: McCain Motion to Commit H.R. 3590 to the Committee on Finance; An act entitled The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Result: Rejected (42-58, 3/5 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2826: Bennet Amdt. No. 2826; To protect and improve guaranteed Medicare benefits. Result: Agreed to (100-0, 3/5 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2836: Murkowski Amdt. No. 2836; To ensure patients receive doctor recommendations for preventive health services, including mammograms and cervical cancer screening, without interference from government or insurance company bureaucrats. Result: Rejected (41-59, 3/5...

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2791: Mikulski Amdt. 2791 As Amended; To clarify provisions relating to first dollar coverage for preventive services for women. Result: Agreed to (61-39, 3/5 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2836: Murkowski Amdt. No. 2836; To ensure patients receive doctor recommendations for preventive health services, including mammograms and cervical cancer screening, without interference from government or insurance company bureaucrats. Result: Rejected (41-59, 3/5...

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2791: Mikulski Amdt. 2791 As Amended; To clarify provisions relating to first dollar coverage for preventive services for women. Result: Agreed to (61-39, 3/5 threshold) Details: [click here]