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On Passage of the Bill: S. 454 As Amended; A bill to improve the organization and procedures of the Department of Defense for the acquisition of major weapon systems, and for other purposes. Result: Passed (93-0, 6 members not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]

Morning Business for up to 1 hour. S.454, Weapon Systems Acquisition Reform Act. The Senate stands in recess until 1:45pm. When the Senate reconvenes the Senate will proceed to executive session to consider the nomination of R. Gil Kerlikowski, of Washington, to be Director of National Drug Control...

The following amendments to S.896 were agreed to by unanimous consent: Reed #1039, as modified (warrants) Boxer #1035 (mortgage notification) Casey #1033 (Foreclosure Mitigation/Prevention) Grassley #1020, as modified (Oversight Authority) The following amendments to S.454 were agreed to by...

On Passage of the Bill: S. 896 As Amended; A bill to prevent mortgage foreclosures and enhance mortgage credit availability. Result: Passed (91-5, 3 members not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1021: Grassley Amdt. No. 1021 As Modified ; To amend chapter 7 of title 31, United States Code, to provide the Comptroller General additional audit authorities relating to the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, and for other purposes. Result: Agreed to (95-1,...

On the Motion S.Amdt. 1042: Motion to Waive Sect. 202, S. Con. Res. 21, 110th Congress, Coburn Amdt. No. 1042; To establish a pilot program for the expedited disposal of Federal real property. Result: Rejected (50-46, 3 members not voting, 3/5 threshold) Details: [click here]

On Passage of the Bill: S. 896 As Amended; A bill to prevent mortgage foreclosures and enhance mortgage credit availability. Result: Passed (91-5, 3 members not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1021: Grassley Amdt. No. 1021 As Modified ; To amend chapter 7 of title 31, United States Code, to provide the Comptroller General additional audit authorities relating to the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, and for other purposes. Result: Agreed to (95-1,...

On the Motion S.Amdt. 1042: Motion to Waive Sect. 202, S. Con. Res. 21, 110th Congress, Coburn Amdt. No. 1042; To establish a pilot program for the expedited disposal of Federal real property. Result: Rejected (50-46, 3 members not voting, 3/5 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1036: Kerry Amdt. No. 1036 As Modified; To protect the interests of bona fide tenants in the case of any foreclosure on any dwelling or residential real property, and for other purposes. Result: Agreed to (57-39, 3 members not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1036: Kerry Amdt. No. 1036 As Modified; To protect the interests of bona fide tenants in the case of any foreclosure on any dwelling or residential real property, and for other purposes. Result: Agreed to (57-39, 3 members not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]

Morning Business for up to 1 hour, with senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each. The Republicans will control the first 30 minutes and the Majority will control the next 30 minutes. The Senate considered S.896, the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act. The Senate is considering S.454,...

Feingold amendment #1032, as modified, Agreed To by consent Boxer amendment #1038 (PPIP), as amended, agreed to by consent S.Res.128, a resolution recognizing the historical significance of the mexican holiday of Cinco de Mayo S.Res.129, a resolution commending Louisiana Jockey Calvin Borel for his...

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1026: DeMint Amdt. No. 1026; To prohibit the use of Troubled Asset Relief Program funds for the purchase of common stock, and for other purposes. Result: Rejected (36-59, 4 members not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1043: Ensign Amdt. NO. 1043; Of a perfecting nature. Result: Agreed to (96-0, 3 members not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1026: DeMint Amdt. No. 1026; To prohibit the use of Troubled Asset Relief Program funds for the purchase of common stock, and for other purposes. Result: Rejected (36-59, 4 members not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1043: Ensign Amdt. NO. 1043; Of a perfecting nature. Result: Agreed to (96-0, 3 members not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1030: Thune Amdt. No. 1030; To require the Secretary of the Treasury to use any amounts repaid by a financial institution that is a recipient of assistance under the Troubled Assets Relief Program to reduce the authorization level under the TARP. Result: Rejected (47-48, 4...

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1030: Thune Amdt. No. 1030; To require the Secretary of the Treasury to use any amounts repaid by a financial institution that is a recipient of assistance under the Troubled Assets Relief Program to reduce the authorization level under the TARP. Result: Rejected (47-48, 4...

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1019: Corker Amdt. No. 1019; To address safe harbor for certain servicers. Result: Rejected (31-63, 5 members not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]