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the following amendments were agreed to by unanimous consent: Gillibrand amendment #1084 (Credit Reports), as amended Isakson amendment #1104 (GAO English language study) H.Con. Res.80, Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall S.Res.148, Cerebral Cavernous Malformations

On the Motion S.Amdt. 1085: Motion to Waive CBA Re: Gregg Amdt. No. 1085; To enhance public knowledge regarding the national debt by requiring the publication of the facts about the national debt on IRS instructions, Federal websites, and in new legislation. Result: Rejected (59-35, 5 members not...

On the Motion S.Amdt. 1062: Motion to Waive CBA Sanders Amdt. No. 1062; To establish a national consumer credit usury rate. Result: Rejected (33-60, 6 members not voting, 3/5 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1066: Vitter Amdt. No. 1066; To specify acceptable forms of identification for the opening of credit card accounts. Result: Rejected (28-65, 6 members not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Motion S.Amdt. 1085: Motion to Waive CBA Re: Gregg Amdt. No. 1085; To enhance public knowledge regarding the national debt by requiring the publication of the facts about the national debt on IRS instructions, Federal websites, and in new legislation. Result: Rejected (59-35, 5 members not...

On the Motion S.Amdt. 1062: Motion to Waive CBA Sanders Amdt. No. 1062; To establish a national consumer credit usury rate. Result: Rejected (33-60, 6 members not voting, 3/5 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1066: Vitter Amdt. No. 1066; To specify acceptable forms of identification for the opening of credit card accounts. Result: Rejected (28-65, 6 members not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Cloture Motion: Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Nomination of David J. Hayes, of Virginia, to be Deputy Secretary of the Interior Result: Rejected (57-39, 3 members not voting, 3/5 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Cloture Motion: Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Nomination of David J. Hayes, of Virginia, to be Deputy Secretary of the Interior Result: Rejected (57-39, 3 members not voting, 3/5 threshold) Details: [click here]

Executive Session to consider the nomination of David Hayes to be Deputy Secretary of the Interior. There will be up to 1 hour for debate equally divided between the two leaders or their designees. Upon the use or yielding back of time the Senate will proceed to vote on cloture on the...

H.Con.Res.38, use of Capitol grounds for the national Peace Officers Memorial Service; S.Res.121, Endangered Species Day; S.Res.143, National MPS Awareness Day; S.Res.144, National Women's Health Week; S.Res.145, National Public Works Week. Confirmed the following nominations by unanimous...

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1067: Coburn Amdt. No. 1067; To protect innocent Americans from violent crime in national parks and refuges. Result: Agreed to (67-29, 3 members not voting, 3/5 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1067: Coburn Amdt. No. 1067; To protect innocent Americans from violent crime in national parks and refuges. Result: Agreed to (67-29, 3 members not voting, 3/5 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 second 30 minutes. Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of H.R.627, Credit Cardholders Bill of...

S.Res.140, Law Enforcement Officers

Morning Business until 3:30 pm with Senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each. 3:30pm Proceed to consideration of H.R.627, the Credit Card Holder's Bill of Rights. The following amendments are pending to H.R.727: #1058 Dodd-Shelby Substitute amendment Senator Reid filed cloture on the...

The Senate passed the following amendments to S.454 by voice vote Murray amendment #1052, as modified Coburn amendment #1057 The Senate adopted the following resolutions: S.Res.84, urging the Government of Canada to end the commercial seal hunt S.Res.125, supporting the goals and ideals of National...

On the Nomination: Confirmation R. Gil Kerlikowske, of Washington to be Director of National Drug Control Policy Result: Confirmed (91-1, 7 members not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Nomination: Confirmation R. Gil Kerlikowske, of Washington to be Director of National Drug Control Policy Result: Confirmed (91-1, 7 members not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]

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]