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June 6, 2006 |
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Executive Nominations: By a vote of 89 yeas to 0 nays, (Vote No. 162 EX), the Senate confirmed the nomination of Renee Marie Bumb, of New Jersey, to be United States District Judge for the District of New Jersey, vice William H. Walls, retired. [Nominated: 1/25/2006; Hearing: 4/25/2006; Reported: 5/4/2006; By: Voice Vote] [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [Congressional Record Debate] 10:52 AM
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Marriage Protection Amendment: The Senate continued consideration of the motion to proceed to consider S.J.Res. 1, proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to marriage [Defines Marriage as between one man and one woman only]. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S.J.Res. 1 Summary] [S.J.Res. 1 Legislative Status] [2006 Presidential Position on S.J.Res. 1] [2006 CBO Cost Estimates on S.J.Res. 1] [S.J.Res. 1 PDF Text] [S.J.Res. 1 Judicary Hearing PDF] [3.8 M] [1996 H.R. 3396 Summary] [1996 H.R. 3396 Legislative Status] [1996 Defense of Marriage Law PDF Text] [2004 C.O.P. House Vote No. 410] [2004 C.O.P. House Vote No. 484] [2004 C.O.P. Senate Vote No. 155] [1996 C.O.P. House Vote No. 316] [1996 C.O.P. Senate Vote No. 280] June 5, 2006 Senate Debate-All June 6, 2006 Senate Debate-A, B [301 K] Pages S5401-S5424; S5439-S5480 [Congressional Record Debate] 10:52 AM
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June 7, 2006 |
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Marriage Protection (Constitutional) Amendment: The Senate continued consideration of the motion to proceed to consider S.J.Res. 1, proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to marriage [Defines Marriage as between one man and one woman only]. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S.J.Res. 1 Summary] [S.J.Res. 1 Legislative Status] [2006 Presidential Position on S.J.Res. 1] [S.J.Res. 1 PDF Text] [2006 CBO Cost Estimates on S.J.Res. 1] [2004 C.O.P. House Vote No. 410] [2004 C.O.P. House Vote No. 484] [2004 C.O.P. Senate Vote No. 155] [1996 C.O.P. House Vote No. 316] [1996 C.O.P. Senate Vote No. 280] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a vote of 49 yeas to 48 nays, (Vote No. 163), in accordance with provisions of Rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Senate, three-fifths (60) of those Senators duly chosen and sworn NOT having voted in the affirmative, the Senate FAILED to close debate (invoke cloture) on the motion to proceed to the consideration of S.J.Res. 1. 10:31 AM
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June 8, 2006 |
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Death Tax Repeal Permanency Act of 2005: The Senate continued consideration of the motion to proceed to consideration of H.R. 8, to make the repeal of the estate tax permanent. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 8 Summary] [H.R. 8 Legislative Status] [H.R. 8 PDF Text] [2005 Presidential Position on H.R. 8] [2005 C.O.P. House Vote No. 102] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a vote of 57 yeas to 41 nays, (Vote No. 164), in accordance with provisions of Rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Senate, three-fifths (60) of those Senators duly chosen and sworn NOT having voted in the affirmative, the Senate FAILED to close debate (invoke cloture) on the motion to proceed to the consideration of H.R. 8. 11:20 AM
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Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act of 2005: The Senate continued consideration of the motion to proceed to consideration of S. 147, to express the policy of the United States regarding the United States relationship with Native Hawaiians and to provide a process for the recognition by the United States of the Native Hawaiian governing entity. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S. 147 Summary] [S. 147 Legislative Status] [S. 147 PDF Text] [Senate Reports: 109-68] [2005 CBO Cost Estimates on S. 147] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a vote of 56 yeas to 41 nays, (Vote No. 165), in accordance with provisions of Rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Senate, three-fifths (60) of those Senators duly chosen and sworn NOT having voted in the affirmative, the Senate FAILED to close debate (invoke cloture) on the motion to proceed to the consideration of S. 147. 1:30 PM
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Executive Nominations: By a vote of 98 yeas to 0 nays, (Vote No. 166 EX), the Senate confirmed the nomination of Noel Lawrence Hillman, of New Jersey, to be United States District Judge for the District of New Jersey, vice William G. Bassler, retired. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [Congressional Record Debate] 2:30 PM
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Executive Nominations: By a vote of 98 yeas to 0 nays, (Vote No. 167 EX), the Senate confirmed the nomination of Peter G. Sheridan, of New Jersey, to be United States District Judge for the District of New Jersey, vice Stephen M. Orlofsky, resigned. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [Congressional Record Debate] 2:46 PM
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June 13, 2006 |
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National Defense Authorization Act For Fiscal Year 2007: The Senate continued consideration of S. 2766, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2007 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe personnel strengths for such fiscal year for the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S. 2766 Summary] [S. 2766 Legislative Status] [S. 2766 PDF Text] [Senate Reports: 109-254] [2006 Presidential Position on S. 2766] [2005 C.O.P. House Vote No. 665] [2005 C.O.P. Senate Vote No. 360] [Congressional Record Debate] Adopted: ...By a vote of 97 yeas to 0 nays, (Vote No. 168), the Senate agreed to the Warner (for Frist/Reid) Amendment No. 4208, to express the sense of Congress that the United States Armed Forces, the intelligence community, and other agencies, as well as the coalition partners of the United States and the Iraqi Security Forces should be commended for their actions that resulted in the death of Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, the leader of the al-Qaeda in Iraq terrorist organization and the most wanted terrorist in Iraq. 12:48 PM
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June 14, 2006 |
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National Defense Authorization Act For Fiscal Year 2007: The Senate continued consideration of S. 2766, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2007 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe personnel strengths for such fiscal year for the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S. 2766 Summary] [S. 2766 Legislative Status] [S. 2766 PDF Text] [Senate Reports: 109-254] [2006 Presidential Position on S. 2766] [2005 C.O.P. House Vote No. 665] [2005 C.O.P. Senate Vote No. 360] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a vote of 55 yeas to 43 nays, (Vote No. 169), the Senate agreed to TABLE the Dorgan Amendment No. 4230, to improve Federal contracting and procurement by eliminating fraud and abuse and improving competition in contracting and procurement and by enhancing administration of Federal contracting personnel. 3:50 PM
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National Defense Authorization Act For Fiscal Year 2007: The Senate continued consideration of S. 2766, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2007 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe personnel strengths for such fiscal year for the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S. 2766 Summary] [S. 2766 Legislative Status] [S. 2766 PDF Text] [Senate Reports: 109-254] [2006 Presidential Position on S. 2766] [2005 C.O.P. House Vote No. 665] [2005 C.O.P. Senate Vote No. 360] [Congressional Record Debate] Agreed To: ...By a vote of 98 yeas to 0 nays, (Vote No. 170), the Senate agreed to the McCain Amendment No. 4242, to require the money for Iraq and Afgan war must come from Authorization and Appropriations bills, not supplemental bills. 5:35 PM
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June 15, 2006 |
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Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Hurricane Recovery, 2006-Conference Report: By a vote of 98 yeas to 1 nay, (Vote No. 171), the Senate adopted the Conference Report to accompany H.R. 4939, making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2006, and for other purposes, clearing the measure for action by the President. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 4939 Summary] [H.R. 4939 Legislative Status] [Conference Report: 109-494 ] [2006 C.O.P. House Vote No. 65] [2006 C.O.P. Senate Vote No. 112] [2006 Presidential Position on H.R. 4939] [Congressional Record Debate] 10:25 AM
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National Defense Authorization Act For Fiscal Year 2007: The Senate continued consideration of S. 2766, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2007 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe personnel strengths for such fiscal year for the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S. 2766 Summary] [S. 2766 Legislative Status] [S. 2766 PDF Text] [Senate Reports: 109-254] [2006 Presidential Position on S. 2766] [2005 C.O.P. House Vote No. 665] [2005 C.O.P. Senate Vote No. 360] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a vote of 45 yeas to 54 nays, (Vote No. 172), the Senate rejected the Santorum Amendment No. 4234, to authorize, with an offset, assistance for pro-democracy programs and activities inside and outside Iran, to make clear that the United States supports the ability of the people of Iran to exercise self-determination over their form of government, and to make enhancements to the Iran-Libya Sanctions Act of 1996. 12:20 PM
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National Defense Authorization Act For Fiscal Year 2007: The Senate continued consideration of S. 2766, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2007 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe personnel strengths for such fiscal year for the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S. 2766 Summary] [S. 2766 Legislative Status] [S. 2766 PDF Text] [Senate Reports: 109-254] [2006 Presidential Position on S. 2766] [2005 C.O.P. House Vote No. 665] [2005 C.O.P. Senate Vote No. 360] [Congressional Record Debate] Adopted: ...By a vote of 99 yeas to 0 nays, (Vote No. 173), the Senate agreed to the Biden Amendment No. 4257, to state the policy of the United States on the nuclear programs of Iran. 12:49 PM
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National Defense Authorization Act For Fiscal Year 2007: The Senate continued consideration of S. 2766, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2007 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe personnel strengths for such fiscal year for the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S. 2766 Summary] [S. 2766 Legislative Status] [S. 2766 PDF Text] [Senate Reports: 109-254] [2006 Presidential Position on S. 2766] [2005 C.O.P. House Vote No. 665] [2005 C.O.P. Senate Vote No. 360] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a vote of 93 yeas to 6 nays, (Vote No. 174), the Senate agreed to TABLE the McConnell Amendment No. 4269, to require the withdrawal of the United States Armed Forces from Iraq and urge the convening of an Iraq summit. 3:30 PM
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June 19, 2006 |
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Executive Nominations: By a vote of 81 yeas to 0 nays, (Vote No. 175 EX), the Senate confirmed the nomination of Sandra Segal Ikuta, of California, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Ninth Circuit, vice James R. Browning, retired. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [Congressional Record Debate] 5:58 PM
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June 20, 2006 |
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National Defense Authorization Act For Fiscal Year 2007: The Senate continued consideration of S. 2766, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2007 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe personnel strengths for such fiscal year for the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S. 2766 Summary] [S. 2766 Legislative Status] [S. 2766 PDF Text] [Senate Reports: 109-254] [2006 Presidential Position on S. 2766] [2005 C.O.P. House Vote No. 665] [2005 C.O.P. Senate Vote No. 360] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a vote of 44 yeas to 52 nays, (Vote No. 176), the Senate rejected the Dorgan Amendment No. 4292, to establish a special committee of the Senate to investigate the awarding and carrying out of contracts to conduct activities in Afghanistan and Iraq and to fight the war on terrorism. 12:03 PM
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National Defense Authorization Act For Fiscal Year 2007: The Senate continued consideration of S. 2766, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2007 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe personnel strengths for such fiscal year for the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S. 2766 Summary] [S. 2766 Legislative Status] [S. 2766 PDF Text] [Senate Reports: 109-254] [2006 Presidential Position on S. 2766] [2005 C.O.P. House Vote No. 665] [2005 C.O.P. Senate Vote No. 360] [Congressional Record Debate] Adopted: ...By a vote of 64 yeas to 34 nays, (Vote No. 177), the Senate agreed to the McConnell Amendment No. 4272, to commend the Iraqi Government for affirming its positions of no amnesty for terrorists who have attacked U.S. forces. 3:25 PM
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National Defense Authorization Act For Fiscal Year 2007: The Senate continued consideration of S. 2766, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2007 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe personnel strengths for such fiscal year for the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S. 2766 Summary] [S. 2766 Legislative Status] [S. 2766 PDF Text] [Senate Reports: 109-254] [2006 Presidential Position on S. 2766] [2005 C.O.P. House Vote No. 665] [2005 C.O.P. Senate Vote No. 360] [Congressional Record Debate] Adopted: ...By a vote of 79 yeas to 19 nays, (Vote No. 178), the Senate agreed to the Nelson (FL) Amendment No. 4265, to express the sense of Congress that the Government of Iraq should not grant amnesty to persons known to have attacked, killed, or wounded members of the Armed Forces of the United States. 3:50 PM
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June 21, 2006 |
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National Defense Authorization Act For Fiscal Year 2007: The Senate continued consideration of S. 2766, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2007 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe personnel strengths for such fiscal year for the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S. 2766 Summary] [S. 2766 Legislative Status] [S. 2766 PDF Text] [Senate Reports: 109-254] [2006 Presidential Position on S. 2766] [2005 C.O.P. House Vote No. 665] [2005 C.O.P. Senate Vote No. 360] [Congressional Record Debate] Adopted: ...By a vote of 52 yeas to 46 nays, (Vote No. 179), the Senate agreed to the Kennedy Amendment No. 4322, to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide for an increase in the Federal minimum wage. [Under a previous order the amendment was then withdrawn.] 11:50 AM
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National Defense Authorization Act For Fiscal Year 2007: The Senate continued consideration of S. 2766, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2007 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe personnel strengths for such fiscal year for the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S. 2766 Summary] [S. 2766 Legislative Status] [S. 2766 PDF Text] [Senate Reports: 109-254] [2006 Presidential Position on S. 2766] [2005 C.O.P. House Vote No. 665] [2005 C.O.P. Senate Vote No. 360] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a vote of 45 yeas to 53 nays, (Vote No. 180), the Senate rejected the Enzi Amendment No. 4376, to promote job creation and small business preservation in the adjustment of the Federal minimum wage. [Under a previous order the amendment was then withdrawn.] 12:15 PM
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June 22, 2006 |
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National Defense Authorization Act For Fiscal Year 2007: The Senate continued consideration of S. 2766, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2007 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe personnel strengths for such fiscal year for the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S. 2766 Summary] [S. 2766 Legislative Status] [S. 2766 PDF Text] [Senate Reports: 109-254] [2006 Presidential Position on S. 2766] [2005 C.O.P. House Vote No. 665] [2005 C.O.P. Senate Vote No. 360] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a vote of 13 yeas to 86 nays, (Vote No. 181), the Senate rejected the Kerry Amendment No. 4442, to require the redeployment of United States Armed Forces from Iraq in order to further a political solution in Iraq, encourage the people of Iraq to provide for their own security, and achieve victory in the war on terror. 11:45 AM
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National Defense Authorization Act For Fiscal Year 2007: The Senate continued consideration of S. 2766, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2007 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe personnel strengths for such fiscal year for the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S. 2766 Summary] [S. 2766 Legislative Status] [S. 2766 PDF Text] [Senate Reports: 109-254] [2006 Presidential Position on S. 2766] [2005 C.O.P. House Vote No. 665] [2005 C.O.P. Senate Vote No. 360] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a vote of 39 yeas to 60 nays, (Vote No. 182), the Senate rejected the Levin Amendment No. 4320, to state the sense of Congress on the United States policy on Iraq [begin redeployment by year's end]. 12:00 PM
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National Defense Authorization Act For Fiscal Year 2007: The Senate continued consideration of S. 2766, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2007 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe personnel strengths for such fiscal year for the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S. 2766 Summary] [S. 2766 Legislative Status] [S. 2766 PDF Text] [Senate Reports: 109-254] [2006 Presidential Position on S. 2766] [2005 C.O.P. House Vote No. 665] [2005 C.O.P. Senate Vote No. 360] [Congressional Record Debate] Adopted: ...By a vote of 98 yeas to 1 nay, (Vote No. 183), in accordance with provisions of Rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Senate, three-fifths (60) of those Senators duly chosen and sworn having voted in the affirmative, the Senate agreed to close debate (invoke cloture) on the bill, S. 2766. 12:21 PM
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National Defense Authorization Act For Fiscal Year 2007: The Senate continued consideration of S. 2766, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2007 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe personnel strengths for such fiscal year for the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S. 2766 Summary] [S. 2766 Legislative Status] [S. 2766 PDF Text] [Senate Reports: 109-254] [2006 Presidential Position on S. 2766] [2005 C.O.P. House Vote No. 665] [2005 C.O.P. Senate Vote No. 360] [Congressional Record Debate] Adopted: ...By a vote of 70 yeas to 28 nays, (Vote No. 184), the Senate agreed to the Chambliss Amendment No. 4261, to authorize multiyear procurement of F-22A fighter aircraft and F-119 engines. 4:20 PM
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National Defense Authorization Act For Fiscal Year 2007: The Senate continued consideration of S. 2766, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2007 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe personnel strengths for such fiscal year for the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S. 2766 Summary] [S. 2766 Legislative Status] [S. 2766 PDF Text] [Senate Reports: 109-254] [2006 Presidential Position on S. 2766] [2005 C.O.P. House Vote No. 665] [2005 C.O.P. Senate Vote No. 360] [Congressional Record Debate] Adopted: ...By a vote of 98 yeas to 0 nays, (Vote No. 185), the Senate agreed to the Sessions Amendment No. 4471, to authorize a $45 million increase for missile defense. 4:45 PM
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National Defense Authorization Act For Fiscal Year 2007: By a vote of 96 yeas to 0 nays, (Vote No. 186), the Senate passed S. 2766, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2007 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe personnel strengths for such fiscal year for the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S. 2766 Summary] [S. 2766 Legislative Status] [S. 2766 PDF Text] [Senate Reports: 109-254] [2006 Presidential Position on S. 2766] [2005 C.O.P. House Vote No. 665] [2005 C.O.P. Senate Vote No. 360] [Congressional Record Debate] 5:01 PM
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Executive Nominations: By a vote of 93 yeas to 0 nays, (Vote No. 187 EX), the Senate confirmed the nomination of Andrew J. Guilford, of California, to be United States District Judge for the Central District of California, vice Dickran M. Tevrizian, Jr., retired. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [Congressional Record Debate] 5:25 PM
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June 27, 2006 |
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Flag Anti-Desecration Resolution/Constitutional Amendment: The Senate continued consideration of S.J.Res. 12, proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States authorizing Congress to prohibit the physical desecration of the flag of the United States. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S.J.Res. 12 Summary] [S.J.Res. 12 Legislative Status] [S.J.Res. 12 PDF Text] [2006 Presidential Position on S.J.Res. 12] [2005 C.O.P. House Vote No. 296] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a vote of 36 yeas to 64 nays, (Vote No. 188), the Senate rejected the Durbin Amendment No. 4543, to prohibit demonstrations at funerals of deceased members of the Armed Forces. 6:15 PM
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Flag Anti-Desecration Resolution/Constitutional Amendment: By 66 yeas to 34 nays (Vote No. 189), two-thirds (67) of those Senators duly chosen & voting, a quorum being present, not having voted in the affirmative, the Senate rejected S.J.Res. 12, proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States authorizing Congress to prohibit the physical desecration of the flag of the United States. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S.J.Res. 12 Summary] [S.J.Res. 12 Legislative Status] [S.J.Res. 12 PDF Text] [2006 Presidential Position on S.J.Res. 12] [2005 C.O.P. House Vote No. 296] [Congressional Record Debate] 6:32 PM
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June 29, 2006 |
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United States-Oman Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act: By 60 yeas to 34 nays (Vote No. 190), the Senate passed S. 3569, to implement the United States-Oman Free Trade Agreement. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S. 3569 Summary] [S. 3569 Legislative Status] [S. 3569 PDF Text] [2006 Presidential Position on S. 3569] [2006 CBO Cost Estimate on S. 3569] [Congressional Record Debate] 4:10 PM
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