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March 1, 2006 |
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USA PATRIOT Act Additional Re-authorizing Amendments Act: The Senate continued consideration of S. 2271, to clarify that individuals who receive FISA orders can challenge nondisclosure requirements, that individuals who receive national security letters are not required to disclose the name of their attorney, that libraries are not wire or electronic communication service providers unless they provide specific services, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S. 2271 Summary] [S. 2271 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Adopted: ...By a vote of 81 yeas to 18 nays, (Vote No. 24), the Senate agreed to the Frist Amendment No. 2895, to establish the enactment date of the Act. 11:42 AM
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USA PATRIOT Act Additional Re-authorizing Amendments Act: By a vote of 95 yeas to 4 nays (Vote No. 25) the Senate passed S. 2271, to clarify that individuals who receive FISA orders can challenge nondisclosure requirements, that individuals who receive national security letters are not required to disclose the name of their attorney, that libraries are not wire or electronic communication service providers unless they provide specific services, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S. 2271 Summary] [S. 2271 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 12:34 PM
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USA PATRIOT and Terrorism Prevention Reauthorization Act of 2005-Conference Report: The Senate resumed consideration of the conference report to accompany H.R. 3199, to extend and modify authorities needed to combat terrorism, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 3199 Summary] [H.R. 3199 Legislative Status] [Senate Committee Report 333] [2005 Presidential Position on H.R. 3199] [2005 C.O.P. House Vote No. 414] [2005 C.O.P. House Vote No. 627] [2005 C.O.P. Senate Vote No. 358] [Congressional Record Debate] Adopted: ...By a vote of 86 yeas to 13 nays, (Vote No. 26), the Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to the Motion to reconsideration of the vote, Vote No. 358 held on December 16, 2005 [Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Conference Report]. 12:55 PM
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USA PATRIOT and Terrorism Prevention Reauthorization Act of 2005-Conference Report: The Senate resumed consideration of the conference report to accompany H.R. 3199, to extend and modify authorities needed to combat terrorism, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 3199 Summary] [H.R. 3199 Legislative Status] [Senate Committee Report 333] [2005 Presidential Position on H.R. 3199] [2005 C.O.P. House Vote No. 414] [2005 C.O.P. House Vote No. 627] [2005 C.O.P. Senate Vote No. 358] [Congressional Record Debate] Adopted: ...By a vote of 85 yeas to 14 nays, (Vote No. 27), the Senate agreed to the Motion to reconsideration of the vote, Vote No. 358 held on December 16, 2005 [Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Conference Report]. 1:10 PM
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USA PATRIOT and Terrorism Prevention Reauthorization Act of 2005-Conference Report: The Senate resumed consideration of the conference report to accompany H.R. 3199, to extend and modify authorities needed to combat terrorism, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 3199 Summary] [H.R. 3199 Legislative Status] [Senate Committee Report 333] [2005 Presidential Position on H.R. 3199] [2005 C.O.P. House Vote No. 414] [2005 C.O.P. House Vote No. 627] [2005 C.O.P. Senate Vote No. 358] [Congressional Record Debate] Adopted: ...By a vote of 84 yeas to 15 nays, (Vote No. 28), 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 Conference Report. 1:34 PM
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March 2, 2006 |
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USA PATRIOT and Terrorism Prevention Reauthorization Act of 2005-Conference Report: By a vote of 89 yeas to 10 nays (Vote No. 25) the Senate adopted the conference report to accompany H.R. 3199, to extend and modify authorities needed to combat terrorism, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 3199 Summary] [H.R. 3199 Legislative Status] [Vonference Report 333] [2005 Presidential Position on H.R. 3199] [2005 C.O.P. House Vote No. 414] [2005 C.O.P. House Vote No. 627] [2005 C.O.P. Senate Vote No. 358] [Congressional Record Debate] 3:33 PM
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LIHEAP Act of 2006: The Senate began consideration of S. 2320, to make available funds included in the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program for fiscal year 2006, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S. 2320 Summary] [S. 2320 Legislative Status] Adopted: ...By a vote of 66 yeas to 31 nays, (Vote No. 30), three-fifths (60) of those Senators duly chosen and sworn having voted in the affirmative, the Senate agreed to the Snowe motion to waive the applicable sections of the Congressional Budget Act with respect to the Coburn point of order that the bill violated H.Con.Res. 95, the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2006. 4:44 PM
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March 6, 2006 |
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Executive Nominations: By a vote of 88 yeas to 0 nays, (Vote No. 31 EX), the Senate confirmed the nomination of Timothy C. Batten, Sr., of Georgia, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Georgia, vice Willis B. Hunt, Jr., retired. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [Congressional Record Debate] 6:00 PM
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Executive Nominations: By a vote of 89 yeas to 0 nays, (Vote No. 32 EX), the Senate confirmed the nomination of Thomas E. Johnston, of West Virginia, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of West Virginia, vice Charles H. Haden, II, deceased. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [Congressional Record Debate] 6:30 PM
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March 7, 2006 |
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LIHEAP Act of 2006: The Senate continued consideration of S. 2320, to make available funds included in the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program for fiscal year 2006, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S. 2320 Summary] [S. 2320 Legislative Status] Adopted: ...By a vote of 75 yeas to 25 nays, (Vote No. 33), 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. 11:44 AM
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LIHEAP Act of 2006: The Senate continued consideration of S. 2320, to make available funds included in the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program for fiscal year 2006, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S. 2320 Summary] [S. 2320 Legislative Status] Adopted: ...By a vote of 68 yeas to 31 nays, (Vote No. 34), the Senate agreed to the Snowe Amendment No. 2913 (to Kyl/Ensign Amendment No. 2899, to make available funds included in the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 for allotments to States for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program for fiscal year 2006) to establish a contingency fund controlled by the President. 6:44 PM
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March 8, 2006 |
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Legislative Transparency and Accountability Act of 2006: The Senate continued consideration of S. 2349, to provide greater transparency in the legislative process. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S. 2349 Summary] [S. 2349 Legislative Status] Rejected: ...By a vote of 44 yeas to 55 nays, (Vote No. 35), the Senate rejected the Reid Amendment No. 2932, to provide additional transparency in the legislative process. 12:12 PM
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March 9, 2006 |
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Legislative Transparency and Accountability Act of 2006: The Senate continued consideration of S. 2349, to provide greater transparency in the legislative process. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S. 2349 Summary] [S. 2349 Legislative Status] Rejected: ...By a vote of 51 yeas to 47 nays, (Vote No. 36), in accordance with provisions of Rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Senate, two-thirds (67) of those Senators duly chosen and sworn NOT having voted in the affirmative, the Senate FAILED to agreed to close debate (invoke cloture) on the bill. [Majority Leader Frist changed his vote to "N" in order to enter a motion to reconsider this vote.] 2:35 PM
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March 13, 2006 |
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Executive Nominations: By a vote of 82 yeas to 0 nays, (Vote No. 37 EX), the Senate confirmed the nomination of Leo Maury Gordon, of New Jersey, to be a Judge of the United States Court of International Trade, vice Thomas J. Aquilino, retired. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [Congressional Record Debate] 6:00 PM
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March 14, 2006 |
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Congressional Budget Resolution for Fiscal Year 2007: The Senate continued consideration of S.Con.Res. 83, setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2007 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2006 and 2008 through 2011. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S.Con.Res. 83 Summary] [S.Con.Res. 83 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a vote of 50 yeas to 50 nays, (Vote No. 38), the Senate rejected the Conrad/Feingold Amendment No. 3013, to fully reinstate the pay-as-you-go (PAYGO) rules including those relating to tax cuts. 3:35 PM
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Congressional Budget Resolution for Fiscal Year 2007: The Senate continued consideration of S.Con.Res. 83, setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2007 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2006 and 2008 through 2011. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S.Con.Res. 83 Summary] [S.Con.Res. 83 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a vote of 50 yeas to 50 nays, (Vote No. 39), the Senate rejected the Kennedy Amendment No. 3028, to increase the amount for Education by $6.3 billion with offsets from closing certain tax loopholes. 3:56 PM
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Congressional Budget Resolution for Fiscal Year 2007: The Senate continued consideration of S.Con.Res. 83, setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2007 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2006 and 2008 through 2011. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S.Con.Res. 83 Summary] [S.Con.Res. 83 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Adopted: ...By a vote of 100 yeas to 0 nays, (Vote No. 40), the Senate agreed to the Burns Amendment No. 2999, to increase the amount for Veterans Health by 12.2%. 4:20 PM
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Congressional Budget Resolution for Fiscal Year 2007: The Senate continued consideration of S.Con.Res. 83, setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2007 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2006 and 2008 through 2011. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S.Con.Res. 83 Summary] [S.Con.Res. 83 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a vote of 46 yeas to 54 nays, (Vote No. 41), the Senate rejected the Akaka Amendment No. 3007, to increase the amount for Veterans Health by $1.5 billion. 4:39 PM
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Congressional Budget Resolution for Fiscal Year 2007: The Senate continued consideration of S.Con.Res. 83, setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2007 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2006 and 2008 through 2011. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S.Con.Res. 83 Summary] [S.Con.Res. 83 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a vote of 46 yeas to 54 nays, (Vote No. 42), the Senate rejected the Bingaman Amendment No. 3039, relating to implementing energy policy. 5:04 PM
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March 15, 2006 |
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Congressional Budget Resolution for Fiscal Year 2007: The Senate continued consideration of S.Con.Res. 83, setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2007 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2006 and 2008 through 2011. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S.Con.Res. 83 Summary] [S.Con.Res. 83 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a vote of 45 yeas to 53 nays, (Vote No. 43), the Senate rejected the Murray Amendment No. 3063, to restore funding ($1 billion) for the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) to the fiscal 2004 level by closing tax loopholes previously slated for elimination in Senate-passed legislation. 1:25 PM
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Congressional Budget Resolution for Fiscal Year 2007: The Senate continued consideration of S.Con.Res. 83, setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2007 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2006 and 2008 through 2011. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S.Con.Res. 83 Summary] [S.Con.Res. 83 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Adopted: ...By a vote of 60 yeas to 38 nays, (Vote No. 44), the Senate agreed to the Santorum Amendment No. 3050, to add $1.3 billion for the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG). 1:50 PM
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Congressional Budget Resolution for Fiscal Year 2007: The Senate continued consideration of S.Con.Res. 83, setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2007 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2006 and 2008 through 2011. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S.Con.Res. 83 Summary] [S.Con.Res. 83 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a vote of 43 yeas to 55 nays, (Vote No. 45), the Senate rejected the Stabenow Amendment No. 3056, to provide $5 billion for our emergency responders so that they can field effective and reliable interoperable communications equipment to respond to natural disasters, terrorist attacks, and the public safety needs of America's communities, and fully offset this by closing tax loopholes and collecting more from the tax gap. 3:33 PM
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Congressional Budget Resolution for Fiscal Year 2007: The Senate continued consideration of S.Con.Res. 83, setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2007 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2006 and 2008 through 2011. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S.Con.Res. 83 Summary] [S.Con.Res. 83 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Adopted: ...By a vote of 90 yeas to 8 nays, (Vote No. 46), the Senate agreed to the McConnell Amendment No. 3061, to provide funding for maritime security, including the Container Security Initiative, improved data for targeted cargo searches, and full background checks and security threat assessments of personnel at our nation's seaports. 3:53 PM
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Congressional Budget Resolution for Fiscal Year 2007: The Senate continued consideration of S.Con.Res. 83, setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2007 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2006 and 2008 through 2011. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S.Con.Res. 83 Summary] [S.Con.Res. 83 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a vote of 43 yeas to 53 nays, (Vote No. 47), the Senate rejected the Menendez Amendment No. 3054, to provide an additional $965 million to make our ports more secure by increasing port security grants, increasing inspections, improving existing programs, and increasing research and development, and to fully offset this additional funding by closing tax loopholes. 4:11 PM
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Congressional Budget Resolution for Fiscal Year 2007: The Senate continued consideration of S.Con.Res. 83, setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2007 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2006 and 2008 through 2011. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S.Con.Res. 83 Summary] [S.Con.Res. 83 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Adopted: ...By a vote of 76 yeas to 22 nays, (Vote No. 48), the Senate agreed to the Grassley Amendment No. 3073, to allow the Secretary of HHS to extend the deadline for the Prescription Drug signup. 4:30 PM
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Congressional Budget Resolution for Fiscal Year 2007: The Senate continued consideration of S.Con.Res. 83, setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2007 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2006 and 2008 through 2011. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S.Con.Res. 83 Summary] [S.Con.Res. 83 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a vote of 49 yeas to 49 nays, (Vote No. 49), the Senate rejected the Nelson (FL) Amendment No. 3009, to extend the deadline for the Prescription Drug signup. 4:48 PM
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Congressional Budget Resolution for Fiscal Year 2007: The Senate continued consideration of S.Con.Res. 83, setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2007 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2006 and 2008 through 2011. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S.Con.Res. 83 Summary] [S.Con.Res. 83 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Adopted: ...By a vote of 54 yeas to 44 nays, (Vote No. 50), the Senate agreed to the Snowe/Wyden Amendment No. 3004, to allow the HHS Secretary to negotiate Medicare RX prices. 5:08 PM
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Congressional Budget Resolution for Fiscal Year 2007: The Senate continued consideration of S.Con.Res. 83, setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2007 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2006 and 2008 through 2011. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S.Con.Res. 83 Summary] [S.Con.Res. 83 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a vote of 44 yeas to 53 nays, (Vote No. 51), the Senate rejected the Byrd Amendment No. 3086, to increase funding for AMTRAK. 5:26 PM
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Congressional Budget Resolution for Fiscal Year 2007: The Senate continued consideration of S.Con.Res. 83, setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2007 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2006 and 2008 through 2011. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S.Con.Res. 83 Summary] [S.Con.Res. 83 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a vote of 39 yeas to 59 nays, (Vote No. 52), the Senate rejected the Santorum Amendment No. 3015, to increase funding for AMTRAK. 5:50 PM
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March 16, 2006 |
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Debt-Limit Extension: The Senate continued consideration of H.J.Res. 47, increasing the statutory limit on the public debt. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.J.Res. 47 Summary] [H.J.Res. 47 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a vote of 44 yeas to 55 nays, (Vote No. 53), the Senate rejected the Baucus/Lincoln Amendment No. 3131, to require a study of debt held by foreigners. 11:05 AM
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Debt-Limit Extension: By a vote of 52 yeas to 48 nays, (Vote No. 54), the Senate passed H.J.Res. 47, increasing the statutory limit on the public debt. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.J.Res. 47 Summary] [H.J.Res. 47 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 11:35 AM
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Congressional Budget Resolution for Fiscal Year 2007: The Senate continued consideration of S.Con.Res. 83, setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2007 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2006 and 2008 through 2011. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S.Con.Res. 83 Summary] [S.Con.Res. 83 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a vote of 44 yeas to 55 nays, (Vote No. 55), the Senate rejected the Conrad Amendment No. 3133, regarding Avian Flu [to increase funding to combat avian flu, increase local preparedness, and create a Manhattan Project-like effort to develop a vaccine to inoculate the U.S. Population against a pandemic by $5 billion in FY 2007 paid for by requiring tax withholding on government payments to contractors like Halliburton]. 11:52 AM
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Congressional Budget Resolution for Fiscal Year 2007: The Senate continued consideration of S.Con.Res. 83, setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2007 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2006 and 2008 through 2011. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S.Con.Res. 83 Summary] [S.Con.Res. 83 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Adopted: ...By a vote of 99 yeas to 1 nays, (Vote No. 56), the Senate agreed to the Burr Amendment No. 3114, regarding Avian Flu [to provide for the establishment of a reserve fund concerning pandemic influenza preparedness planning]. 12:08 PM
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Congressional Budget Resolution for Fiscal Year 2007: The Senate continued consideration of S.Con.Res. 83, setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2007 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2006 and 2008 through 2011. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S.Con.Res. 83 Summary] [S.Con.Res. 83 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Adopted: ...By a vote of 51 yeas to 49 nays, (Vote No. 57), the Senate agreed to the Reed Amendment No. 3074, to increase LIHEAP by $3.3 billion [increase funding for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program by $3,318,000,000 for fiscal year 2007, increasing the funds available to carry out that program to the fully authorized level of $5,100,000,000, to be paid for by closing corporate tax loopholes.] 1:58 PM
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Congressional Budget Resolution for Fiscal Year 2007: The Senate continued consideration of S.Con.Res. 83, setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2007 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2006 and 2008 through 2011. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S.Con.Res. 83 Summary] [S.Con.Res. 83 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Adopted: ...By a vote of 73 yeas to 27 nays, (Vote No. 58), the Senate agreed to the Specter Amendment No. 3048, to increase the advance appropriations allowance in order to fund health, education and training, and low-income programs. 2:23 PM
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Congressional Budget Resolution for Fiscal Year 2007: The Senate continued consideration of S.Con.Res. 83, setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2007 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2006 and 2008 through 2011. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S.Con.Res. 83 Summary] [S.Con.Res. 83 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a vote of 43 yeas to 53 nays, (Vote No. 59), the Senate rejected the Lieberman Amendment No. 3034, adding $8 billion for Homeland Security. [To protect the American people from terrorist attacks by providing $8 billion in additional funds for homeland security government-wide, by restoring cuts to vital first responder programs in the Departments of Homeland Security and Justice, by providing an additional $1.2 billion for first responders, $1.7 billion for the Coast Guard and port security, $150 million for chemical security, $1 billion for rail and transit security, $456 million for FEMA, $1 billion for health preparedness programs, and $752 million for aviation security.] 2:39 PM
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Congressional Budget Resolution for Fiscal Year 2007: The Senate continued consideration of S.Con.Res. 83, setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2007 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2006 and 2008 through 2011. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S.Con.Res. 83 Summary] [S.Con.Res. 83 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a vote of 48 yeas to 49 nays, (Vote No. 60), the Senate rejected the Sarbanes Amendment No. 3103, regarding Function 300 [environmental programs] [To restore funding for the civil works programs of the Corps of Engineers, the Federal Water Pollution Control State Revolving Fund, the National Park Service, the Forest Service, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Federal conservation programs, and other natural resource needs, through an offset achieved by closing corporate tax loopholes.] 2:56 PM
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Congressional Budget Resolution for Fiscal Year 2007: The Senate continued consideration of S.Con.Res. 83, setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2007 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2006 and 2008 through 2011. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S.Con.Res. 83 Summary] [S.Con.Res. 83 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a vote of 42 yeas to 56 nays, (Vote No. 61), the Senate rejected the Dorgan Amendment No. 3102, regarding tribal issues [adding $1 billion] [To increase funding by $1 billion for various tribal programs and provide necessary additional funding based on recommendations from Indian country, by closing corporate tax loopholes.] 3:08 PM
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Congressional Budget Resolution for Fiscal Year 2007: The Senate continued consideration of S.Con.Res. 83, setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2007 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2006 and 2008 through 2011. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S.Con.Res. 83 Summary] [S.Con.Res. 83 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a vote of 43 yeas to 57 nays, (Vote No. 62), the Senate rejected the Cornyn Amendment No. 3100, to direct the Senate Finance Committee to find $10 billion in savings [Reconciliation]. [To provide for reconciliation instructions to the Committee on Finance to reduce mandatory spending.] 3:25 PM
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Congressional Budget Resolution for Fiscal Year 2007: The Senate continued consideration of S.Con.Res. 83, setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2007 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2006 and 2008 through 2011. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S.Con.Res. 83 Summary] [S.Con.Res. 83 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a vote of 46 yeas to 54 nays, (Vote No. 63), the Senate rejected the Stabenow Amendment No. 3141, regarding Veterans. [To provide an assured stream of funding for veteran's health care that will take into account the annual changes in the veteran's population and inflation to be paid for by restoring the pre-2001 top rate for income over $1 million, closing corporate tax loopholes and delaying tax cuts for the wealthy.] [Landrieu changed her vote to "Y". All totals have been changed accordingly.] 3:41 PM
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Congressional Budget Resolution for Fiscal Year 2007: The Senate continued consideration of S.Con.Res. 83, setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2007 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2006 and 2008 through 2011. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S.Con.Res. 83 Summary] [S.Con.Res. 83 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a vote of 49 yeas to 51 nays, (Vote No. 64), the Senate rejected the Akaka Amendment No. 3071, to add $3 billion for Title I. [To increase funding for Title I grants and reduce debt by closing corporate tax loopholes.] 3:59 PM
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Congressional Budget Resolution for Fiscal Year 2007: The Senate continued consideration of S.Con.Res. 83, setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2007 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2006 and 2008 through 2011. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S.Con.Res. 83 Summary] [S.Con.Res. 83 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a vote of 35 yeas to 62 nays, (Vote No. 65), the Senate rejected the Inhofe Amendment No. 3093, to require a 2/3 vote to increase a budget item over the previous year's amount. 4:19 PM
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Congressional Budget Resolution for Fiscal Year 2007: The Senate continued consideration of S.Con.Res. 83, setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2007 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2006 and 2008 through 2011. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S.Con.Res. 83 Summary] [S.Con.Res. 83 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a vote of 48 yeas to 52 nays, (Vote No. 66), the Senate rejected the Lincoln Amendment No. 3106, regarding rural America. [To restore the discretionary budget for the Department of Agriculture with an offset achieved by closing corporate tax loopholes.] 4:35 PM
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Congressional Budget Resolution for Fiscal Year 2007: The Senate continued consideration of S.Con.Res. 83, setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2007 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2006 and 2008 through 2011. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S.Con.Res. 83 Summary] [S.Con.Res. 83 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a vote of 46 yeas to 53 nays, (Vote No. 67), the Senate rejected the Kerry Amendment No. 3143, regarding VA health care. [To prevent the imposition of excessive TRICARE fees and co-pays on military retirees. 4:55 PM
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Congressional Budget Resolution for Fiscal Year 2007: The Senate continued consideration of S.Con.Res. 83, setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2007 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2006 and 2008 through 2011. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S.Con.Res. 83 Summary] [S.Con.Res. 83 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a vote of 46 yeas to 54 nays, (Vote No. 68), the Senate rejected the DeMint Amendment No. 3087, regarding reserve fund for Social Security reform. 5:11 PM
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Congressional Budget Resolution for Fiscal Year 2007: The Senate continued consideration of S.Con.Res. 83, setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2007 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2006 and 2008 through 2011. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S.Con.Res. 83 Summary] [S.Con.Res. 83 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a vote of 43 yeas to 57 nays, (Vote No. 69), the Senate rejected the Boxer Amendment No. 3105, add funds to After School Programs. 5:33 PM
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Congressional Budget Resolution for Fiscal Year 2007: The Senate continued consideration of S.Con.Res. 83, setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2007 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2006 and 2008 through 2011. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S.Con.Res. 83 Summary] [S.Con.Res. 83 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a vote of 50 yeas to 50 nays, (Vote No. 70), the Senate rejected the Bingaman Amendment No. 3121, to strike section 406 [To strike the direct spending limitation]. 5:55 PM
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Congressional Budget Resolution for Fiscal Year 2007: The Senate continued consideration of S.Con.Res. 83, setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2007 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2006 and 2008 through 2011. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S.Con.Res. 83 Summary] [S.Con.Res. 83 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a vote of 39 yeas to 60 nays, (Vote No. 71), the Senate rejected the Stabenow Amendment No. 3164, regarding Medicare Prescription Drug benefit. [To establish a reserve fund to allow for deficit-neutral legislation that would provide seniors with a prescription drug benefit option that is affordable, user-friendly, and administered directly by the Secretary of Health and Human Services.] 6:16 PM
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Congressional Budget Resolution for Fiscal Year 2007: The Senate continued consideration of S.Con.Res. 83, setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2007 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2006 and 2008 through 2011. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S.Con.Res. 83 Summary] [S.Con.Res. 83 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Adopted: ...By a vote of 51 yeas to 49 nays, (Vote No. 72), the Senate agreed to the Domenici Amendment No. 3128, to fund certain energy programs from receipts from ANWR. [To provide funding for implementing the Energy Policy Act of 2005 from ANWR.] 6:45 PM
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Congressional Budget Resolution for Fiscal Year 2007: The Senate continued consideration of S.Con.Res. 83, setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2007 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2006 and 2008 through 2011. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S.Con.Res. 83 Summary] [S.Con.Res. 83 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a vote of 50 yeas to 50 nays, (Vote No. 73), the Senate rejected the Ensign Amendment No. 3166, regarding the UN Human Rights Council. 6:45 PM
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Congressional Budget Resolution for Fiscal Year 2007: By a vote of 51 yeas to 49 nays, (Vote No. 74), the Senate passed S.Con.Res. 83, setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2007 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2006 and 2008 through 2011. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S.Con.Res. 83 Summary] [S.Con.Res. 83 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 7:34 PM
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Executive Nominations: By a vote of 96 yeas to 0 nays, (Vote No. 75 EX), the Senate confirmed the nomination of Jack Zouhary, of Ohio, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Ohio, vice David A. Katz, retired. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [Congressional Record Debate] 8:04 PM
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Executive Nominations: By a vote of 88 yeas to 0 nays, (Vote No. 76 EX), the Senate confirmed the nomination of Dennis R. Spurgeon, of Florida, to be an Assistant Secretary of Energy (Nuclear Energy). (New Position). [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [Congressional Record Debate] 6:17 PM
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Legislative Transparency and Accountability Act of 2006: The Senate continued consideration of S. 2349, to provide greater transparency in the legislative process. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S. 2349 Summary] [S. 2349 Legislative Status] Rejected: ...By a vote of 30 yeas to 67 nays, (Vote No. 77), the Senate rejected the Collins Amendment No. 3176, (to the Wyden Amendment No. 2944, to establish as a standing order of the Senate a requirement that a Senator publicly disclose a notice of intent to object to proceeding to any measure or matter) to provide for the creation of an Office of Public Integrity. 5:24 PM
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Legislative Transparency and Accountability Act of 2006: The Senate continued consideration of S. 2349, to provide greater transparency in the legislative process. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S. 2349 Summary] [S. 2349 Legislative Status] Adopted: ...By a vote of 84 yeas to 13 nays, (Vote No. 78), the Senate agreed to the Wyden Amendment No. 2944, to establish as a standing order of the Senate a requirement that a Senator publicly disclose a notice of intent to object to proceeding to any measure or matter. 5:51 PM
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Legislative Transparency and Accountability Act of 2006: The Senate continued consideration of S. 2349, to provide greater transparency in the legislative process. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S. 2349 Summary] [S. 2349 Legislative Status] Adopted: ...Upon reconsideration, by a vote of 81 yeas to 16 nays, (Vote No. 79), in accordance with provisions of Rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Senate, two-thirds (67) of those Senators present, a quorum being present, having voted in the affirmative, the Senate agreed to close debate (invoke cloture) on the bill. 6:24 PM
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March 29, 2006 |
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Legislative Transparency and Accountability Act of 2006: The Senate continued consideration of S. 2349, to provide greater transparency in the legislative process. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S. 2349 Summary] [S. 2349 Legislative Status] Rejected: ...By a vote of 68 yeas to 30 nays, (Vote No. 80), the Senate agreed to TABLE the Feingold Amendment No. 2962, to extend the term Lobbyist and gift ban to all employees. 12:12 PM
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Legislative Transparency and Accountability Act of 2006: The Senate continued consideration of S. 2349, to provide greater transparency in the legislative process. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S. 2349 Summary] [S. 2349 Legislative Status] Rejected: ...By a vote of 57 yeas to 41 nays, (Vote No. 81), the Senate agreed to TABLE the Ensign Amendment No. 2980, to extend the ban to Federal earmarks. 4:05 PM
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Legislative Transparency and Accountability Act of 2006: By a vote of 90 yeas to 8 nays, (Vote No. 82), the Senate passed S. 2349, to provide greater transparency in the legislative process. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S. 2349 Summary] [S. 2349 Legislative Status] 4:55 PM
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March 30, 2006 |
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Securing America's Borders Act: The Senate continued consideration of S. 2454, to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for comprehensive reform and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S. 2454 Summary] [S. 2454 Legislative Status] Adopted: ...By a vote of 94 yeas to 0 nays, (Vote No. 83), the Senate agreed to the Frist Amendment No. 3191, to require a report of all border deaths [require the Commissioner of the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection to collect statistics, and prepare reports describing the statistics, relating to deaths occurring at the border between the United States and Mexico]. 3:40 PM
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