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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]

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]

Resume consideration of S.896, the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009. The following amendments are pending to S.896: Dodd-Shelby amendment #1018 (Substitute) Grassley amendment #1020, as modified (Oversight Authority) Grassley amendment #1021, as modified (Auditing Authority) Kerry...

S.Res.126, commemorating the 150th anniversary of the arrival of the Sisters of Sacred Hearts in Hawaii

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1017: Vitter Amdt. No. 1017; To provide that the primary and foundational responsibility of the Federal Housing Administration shall be to safeguard and preserve the solvency of the Administration. Result: Rejected (36-56, 7 members not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details:...

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1016: Vitter Amdt. No. 1016; To authorize and remove impediments to the repayment of funds received under the Troubled Asset Relief Program. Result: Rejected (39-53, 7 members not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1017: Vitter Amdt. No. 1017; To provide that the primary and foundational responsibility of the Federal Housing Administration shall be to safeguard and preserve the solvency of the Administration. Result: Rejected (36-56, 7 members not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details:...

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1016: Vitter Amdt. No. 1016; To authorize and remove impediments to the repayment of funds received under the Troubled Asset Relief Program. Result: Rejected (39-53, 7 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. Resume S.896, Help Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009.