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On the Motion: Ensign Motion to Commit with Instructions re: H.R. 1105; A bill making omnibus appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes. Result: Rejected (33-61, 5 members not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 592: McCain Amdt. No. 592; In the nature of a substitute. Result: Rejected (32-63, 4 members not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 592: McCain Amdt. No. 592; In the nature of a substitute. Result: Rejected (32-63, 4 members not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]

There will be no further roll call votes today.

S.Con.Res.9, Multiple Sclerosis Week S.J.Res.12, Casmir Pulaski honorary citizenship

H.R.1105, Omnibus Appropriations bill. The bill will be open for debate and amendments. There will be no roll call votes during Monday's session of the Senate.

The Senate confirms all nominations on the Secretary's desk; Capt. Brian P. Monahan to be Rear Admiral; and Rear Adm. (lh) Michael A. Brown to be Rear Admiral S. Res.58, School Social Work Week S. Res.59, National Assoc of Junior Auxiliary Day

At 9:30am, the Senate will be in a period of morning business with Senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each. There will be no Roll Call Votes today.

S.387, Courthouse Naming, Rockford, Illinois

On Passage of the Bill: S. 160 As Amended; A bill to provide the District of Columbia a voting seat and the State of Utah an additional seat in the House of Representatives. Result: Passed (61-37, 1 member not voting, 3/5 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 575: Ensign Amdt. No. 575; To restore Second Amendment rights in the District of Columbia. Result: Agreed to (62-36, 1 member not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]

On Passage of the Bill: S. 160 As Amended; A bill to provide the District of Columbia a voting seat and the State of Utah an additional seat in the House of Representatives. Result: Passed (61-37, 1 member not voting, 3/5 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 575: Ensign Amdt. No. 575; To restore Second Amendment rights in the District of Columbia. Result: Agreed to (62-36, 1 member not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 573: DeMint Amdt. No. 573; To prevent the Federal Communications Commission from repromulgating the fairness doctrine. Result: Agreed to (87-11, 1 member not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 591: Durbin Amdt. No. 591; To encourage and promote diversity in communication media ownership, and to ensure that the public airwaves are used in the public interest. Result: Agreed to (57-41, 1 member not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 573: DeMint Amdt. No. 573; To prevent the Federal Communications Commission from repromulgating the fairness doctrine. Result: Agreed to (87-11, 1 member not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 591: Durbin Amdt. No. 591; To encourage and promote diversity in communication media ownership, and to ensure that the public airwaves are used in the public interest. Result: Agreed to (57-41, 1 member not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 585: Kyl Amdt. No. 585; To provide for the retrocession of the District of Columbia to the State of Maryland, and for other purposes. Result: Rejected (30-67, 2 members not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 585: Kyl Amdt. No. 585; To provide for the retrocession of the District of Columbia to the State of Maryland, and for other purposes. Result: Rejected (30-67, 2 members not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]

Resume consideration of S.160, District of Columbia House Voting Rights Act. The time until 10:30am will be equally divided. The following amendments are pending to S.160: Ensign amendment #575 (DC Guns) The Senate is currently in a period of morning business. There will be no further Roll Call...