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On the Nomination: Confirmation Elena Kagan, of Massachusetts, to be Solicitor General Result: Confirmed (61-31, 7 members not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]

On Passage of the Bill: H.R. 146 as Amended; An act to designate certain land as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System, to authorize certain programs and activities in the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture, and for other purposes. Result: Passed...

On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 683: Motion to Table Coburn Amdt. No. 683; To prohibit funding for congressional earmarks for wasteful and parochial pork projects. Result: Agreed to (70-27, 2 members not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]

On Passage of the Bill: H.R. 146 as Amended; An act to designate certain land as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System, to authorize certain programs and activities in the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture, and for other purposes. Result: Passed...

On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 677: Motion to Table Coburn Amdt. No. 677; To require Federal agencies to determine on an annual basis the quantity of land that is owned by each Federal agency and the cost to taxpayers of the ownership of the land. Result: Agreed to (58-39, 2 members not voting, 1/2...

On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 683: Motion to Table Coburn Amdt. No. 683; To prohibit funding for congressional earmarks for wasteful and parochial pork projects. Result: Agreed to (70-27, 2 members not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 677: Motion to Table Coburn Amdt. No. 677; To require Federal agencies to determine on an annual basis the quantity of land that is owned by each Federal agency and the cost to taxpayers of the ownership of the land. Result: Agreed to (58-39, 2 members not voting, 1/2...

Morning Business for up to 1 hour (10 minute limitations) The Majority controls the first 30 minutes and the Republicans control the final 30 minutes. Following Morning Business, resume H.R.146, Lands bill. There will then be up to 20 minutes for debate, equally divided and controlled between...

H.R.1512, FAA Extension Act (Extends through September 30, 2009) S. Res.78, National Rehabilitation Counselors Appreciation Day

On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 675: Motion to Table Coburn Amdt. No. 675; To prohibit the use of eminent domain and to ensure that no American has their property forcibly taken from them by authorities granted under this Act. Result: Agreed to (63-35, 1 member not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details:...

On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 679: Motion to Table Coburn Amdt. No. 679; To provide for the future energy needs of the United States and eliminate restrictions on the development of renewable energy. Result: Agreed to (65-33, 1 member not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 680: Motion to Table Coburn Amdt. No. 680; To ensure that the general public has full access to our national parks and to promote the health and safety of all visitors and employees of the National Park Service. Result: Agreed to (79-19, 1 member not voting, 1/2...

On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 675: Motion to Table Coburn Amdt. No. 675; To prohibit the use of eminent domain and to ensure that no American has their property forcibly taken from them by authorities granted under this Act. Result: Agreed to (63-35, 1 member not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details:...

On the Nomination: Confirmation Ronald Kirk, of Texas, to be U.S. Trade Representative Result: Confirmed (92-5, 2 members not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 679: Motion to Table Coburn Amdt. No. 679; To provide for the future energy needs of the United States and eliminate restrictions on the development of renewable energy. Result: Agreed to (65-33, 1 member not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 680: Motion to Table Coburn Amdt. No. 680; To ensure that the general public has full access to our national parks and to promote the health and safety of all visitors and employees of the National Park Service. Result: Agreed to (79-19, 1 member not voting, 1/2...

On the Nomination: Confirmation Ronald Kirk, of Texas, to be U.S. Trade Representative Result: Confirmed (92-5, 2 members not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]

Morning Business for up to 1 hour, with 10 minute limitations. The Republicans will control the first 30 minutes and the Majority will control the final 30 minutes. Following Morning Business, proceed to Executive Session to consider Ronald Kirk, to be U.S. Trade Representative, for up to 90 minutes...

Introduced/passed S.620, Member pay raise; Passed H.R.1541, Small Business extension (extends to July 31, 2009); Passed S.303, Federal Financial Assistance Managemeng Improvement Act; Adopted H.Con.Res.39, Use of Capitol Grounds; Passed S.J.Res. 8, appointment of David M. Rubinstein, to be citizen...

Morning business for up to one hour with the Majority controlling the 1st half and the Republicans controlling the final half. Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to H.R.146, the legislative vehicle for the omnibus lands bill, post...