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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]

Resume consideration of HR3590, Health Care Reform. It will then be in order for any of the Majority or Republican bill managers to be recognized for a total period of up to 10 minutes, with the time equally divided. The time prior to 11:45am will be for debate with respect to the Mikulski amendment...

Adopted S.Res.366, a resolution extending condolnces to the families of Sergeant Mark Renninger, Officer Tina Griswold, Officer Ronald Owens, and Officer Greg Richards.

Resume consideration of H.R.3590, the legislative vehicle for the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2009, for debate only with no amendments or motions in order, with the time until 11:30am equally divided with alternating blocks of time. The Republicans will control the first 30 minutes...

S. Res.71, condemning the Government of Iran with a Wyden amendment to the resolution and a Wyden amendment to the preamble S. Res.358, designating December 12, 2009 as "Wreaths Across America Day" S. Res.365, recognizing the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Antarctic Treaty

On the Nomination: Confirmation Jacqueline H. Nguyen, of CA, to be U.S. District Judge Result: Confirmed (97-0, 3 members not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Nomination: Confirmation Jacqueline H. Nguyen, of CA, to be U.S. District Judge Result: Confirmed (97-0, 3 members not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]

Resume consideration of HR3590, Health Care Reform. Following Leader remarks, the Republicans will control the first 30 minutes, the Majority will control the next 30 minutes, and any remaining time will be equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees. 11:30am proceed to...

Adopted S. Res.364, a resolution supporting the observance of National Diabetes Month