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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.

Confirmed the following nominations: Peter Kover, Assistant Secretary HUD; John Trasvina, Assistant Secretary HUD; Helen Kanovsky, General Counsel HUD; David Cohen, Assistant Secretary for Terrorist Financing, Treasury; Russlynn, Assistant Secretary, Civil Rights, Education Department; Carmel...

Resume consideration of S.896, the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009. There will be no roll call votes during today's session of the Senate.

Cal #53, S.615, additional personnel authorities for the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Resonstruction H.Con.Res104, National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month S. Res.93, National Crime Victims' Rights Week w/ Schumer amendment S.Res122, April 30, 2009 as "Dia de los Ninos:...

On the Nomination: Confirmation Thomas L. Strickland, of Colorado, to be Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife Result: Confirmed (89-2, 8 members not voting, 3/5 threshold) Details: [click here]