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March 1, 2007 |
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Improving America's Security Act of 2007: The Senate continued consideration of S. 4, to make the United States more secure by implementing unfinished recommendations of the 9/11 Commission to fight the war on terror more effectively, to improve homeland security, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S. 4 Summary] [S. 4 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a vote of 58 yeas to 38 nays, (Vote No. 56), the Senate agreed to TABLE the Schumer Amendment No. 298, to strengthen the security of cargo containers.. 4:48 PM
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March 2, 2007 |
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Improving America's Security Act of 2007: The Senate continued consideration of S. 4, to make the United States more secure by implementing unfinished recommendations of the 9/11 Commission to fight the war on terror more effectively, to improve homeland security, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S. 4 Summary] [S. 4 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Adopted: ...By a vote of 82 yeas to 0 nays, (Vote No. 57), the Senate agreed to the Sununu Amendment No. 292, to expand the reporting requirement on cross border interoperability, and to prevent lengthy delays in the accessing frequencies and channels for public safety communication users and others. 10:24 AM
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Improving America's Security Act of 2007: The Senate continued consideration of S. 4, to make the United States more secure by implementing unfinished recommendations of the 9/11 Commission to fight the war on terror more effectively, to improve homeland security, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S. 4 Summary] [S. 4 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Adopted: ...By a vote of 82 yeas to 1 nay, (Vote No. 58), the Senate agreed to the Salazar Amendment No. 280 (to Amendment No. 275), to create a Rural Policing Institute as part of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center. 10:44 AM
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March 5, 2007 |
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Executive Nominations: By a vote of 87 yeas to 1 nay, (Vote No. 59 EX), the Senate confirmed the nomination of Carl Joseph Artman, of Colorado, to be an Assistant Secretary of the Interior (for Indian Affairs), vice David Wayne Anderson. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [Congressional Record Debate] 6:11 PM
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March 6, 2007 |
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Improving America's Security Act of 2007: The Senate continued consideration of S. 4, to make the United States more secure by implementing unfinished recommendations of the 9/11 Commission to fight the war on terror more effectively, to improve homeland security, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S. 4 Summary] [S. 4 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a vote of 51 yeas to 46 nays, (Vote No. 60), the Senate agreed to TABLE the DeMint Amendment No. 314, to strike the provision that revises the personnel management practices of the Transportation Security Administration (and allows unionization). 12:25 PM
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Improving America's Security Act of 2007: The Senate continued consideration of S. 4, to make the United States more secure by implementing unfinished recommendations of the 9/11 Commission to fight the war on terror more effectively, to improve homeland security, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S. 4 Summary] [S. 4 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a vote of 56 yeas to 43 nays, (Vote No. 61), the Senate agreed to TABLE the Feinstein Amendment No. 335, to improve the allocation of grants through the Department of Homeland Security. 5:55 PM
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Improving America's Security Act of 2007: The Senate continued consideration of S. 4, to make the United States more secure by implementing unfinished recommendations of the 9/11 Commission to fight the war on terror more effectively, to improve homeland security, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S. 4 Summary] [S. 4 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a vote of 59 yeas to 40 nays, (Vote No. 62), the Senate agreed to TABLE the Obama Amendment No. 338, to permit the consideration of high-risk qualifying criteria in allowing funds under the State Homeland Security Grant Program. 6:17 PM
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Improving America's Security Act of 2007: The Senate continued consideration of S. 4, to make the United States more secure by implementing unfinished recommendations of the 9/11 Commission to fight the war on terror more effectively, to improve homeland security, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S. 4 Summary] [S. 4 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a vote of 49 yeas to 50 nays, (Vote No. 63), the Senate rejected the Leahy Amendment No. 333, to increase the minimum allocation for states under the State Homeland Security Grant Program. 6:37 PM
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March 7, 2007 |
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Improving America's Security Act of 2007: The Senate continued consideration of S. 4, to make the United States more secure by implementing unfinished recommendations of the 9/11 Commission to fight the war on terror more effectively, to improve homeland security, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S. 4 Summary] [S. 4 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Adopted: ...By a vote of 51 yeas to 48 nays, (Vote No. 64), the Senate agreed to the McCaskill Amendment No. 316, to provide appeal rights and employee engagement mechanisms for passenger and property screeners. 2:08 PM
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Improving America's Security Act of 2007: The Senate continued consideration of S. 4, to make the United States more secure by implementing unfinished recommendations of the 9/11 Commission to fight the war on terror more effectively, to improve homeland security, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S. 4 Summary] [S. 4 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a vote of 47 yeas to 52 nays, (Vote No. 65), the Senate rejected the Collins Amendment No. 342, to provide certain employment rights and an employee engagement mechanism for passenger and property screeners. [Cornyn later changed his vote to "Y". All totals have been changed accordingly.] 2:30 PM
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Improving America's Security Act of 2007: The Senate continued consideration of S. 4, to make the United States more secure by implementing unfinished recommendations of the 9/11 Commission to fight the war on terror more effectively, to improve homeland security, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S. 4 Summary] [S. 4 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a vote of 71 yeas to 25 nays, (Vote No. 66), the Senate agreed to TABLE the Coburn Amendment No. 345, to authorize funding for the Emergency Communications and Interoperability Grants program, to require the Secretary to examine the possibility of allowing commercial entities to develop public safety communications networks, and for other purposes. 6:16 PM
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March 8, 2007 |
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Executive Nominations: By a vote of 95 yeas to 0 nays, (Vote No. 67 EX), the Senate confirmed the nomination of John Alfred Jarvey , of Iowa, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Iowa, vice Ronald E. Longstaff, retired. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [Congressional Record Debate] 6:36 PM
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March 9, 2007 |
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Improving America's Security Act of 2007: The Senate continued consideration of S. 4, to make the United States more secure by implementing unfinished recommendations of the 9/11 Commission to fight the war on terror more effectively, to improve homeland security, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S. 4 Summary] [S. 4 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a vote of 46 yeas to 49 nays, (Vote No. 68), 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 Cornyn Modified Amendment No. 312, to prohibit the recruitment of persons to participate in terrorism, to clarify that the revocation of an alien's visa or other documentation is not subject to judicial review, to strengthen the Federal Government's ability to detain dangerous criminal aliens, including murderers, rapists, and child molesters, until they can be removed from the United States, to prohibit the rewarding of suicide bombings and allow adequate punishments for terrorist murders, kidnappings, and sexual assaults. 9:55 AM
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Improving America's Security Act of 2007: The Senate continued consideration of S. 4, to make the United States more secure by implementing unfinished recommendations of the 9/11 Commission to fight the war on terror more effectively, to improve homeland security, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S. 4 Summary] [S. 4 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Adopted: ...By a vote of 69 yeas to 26 nays, (Vote No. 69), 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 Reid Amendment No. 275, in the nature of a substitute. 10:18 AM
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March 13, 2007 |
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Improving America's Security Act of 2007: The Senate continued consideration of S. 4, to make the United States more secure by implementing unfinished recommendations of the 9/11 Commission to fight the war on terror more effectively, to improve homeland security, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S. 4 Summary] [S. 4 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a vote of 60 yeas to 38 nays, (Vote No. 70), the Senate agreed to TABLE the Coburn Amendment No. 294, to provide that the provisions of the Act shall cease to have any force or effect on and after December 31, 2012, to ensure congressional review and oversight of the Act. 12:10 PM
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Improving America's Security Act of 2007: The Senate continued consideration of S. 4, to make the United States more secure by implementing unfinished recommendations of the 9/11 Commission to fight the war on terror more effectively, to improve homeland security, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S. 4 Summary] [S. 4 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a vote of 66 yeas to 31 nays, (Vote No. 71), the Senate agreed to TABLE the Coburn Amendment No. 325, to ensure the fiscal integrity of grants awarded by the Department of Homeland Security. 12:33 PM
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Improving America's Security Act of 2007: The Senate continued consideration of S. 4, to make the United States more secure by implementing unfinished recommendations of the 9/11 Commission to fight the war on terror more effectively, to improve homeland security, and for other purposes. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S. 4 Summary] [S. 4 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a vote of 73 yeas to 25 nays, (Vote No. 72), the Senate agreed to TABLE the Biden Amendment No. 383, to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to develop regulations regarding the transportation of high hazard materials, and for other purposes. 4:45 PM
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Improving America's Security Act of 2007: By a vote of 60 yeas to 38 nays, (Vote No. 73), the Senate passed S. 4, to make the United States more secure by implementing unfinished recommendations of the 9/11 Commission to fight the war on terror more effectively, to improve homeland security, and for other purposes. [Not enough "Y" votes to overide a threatened Presidential veto.] [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S. 4 Summary] [S. 4 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 5:33 PM
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March 14, 2007 |
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United States Policy in Iraq Resolution of 2007: The Senate began consideration of S.J.Res. 9, to revise United States policy on Iraq. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S.J.Res. 9 Summary] [S.J.Res. 9 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Adopted: ...By a vote of 89 yeas to 9 nays, (Vote No. 74), 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 motion to proceed to the joint resolution, S.J.Res. 9. 11:40 AM
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March 15, 2007 |
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United States Policy in Iraq Resolution of 2007 [Reid Resolution]: By a vote of 48 yeas to 50 nays, (Vote No. 75), the Senate FAILED to pass S.J.Res. 9, to revise United States policy on Iraq. [Under unanimous consent this resolution needed 60 votes to pass.] [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S.J.Res. 9 Summary] [S.J.Res. 9 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 4:14 PM
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United States Policy in Iraq Resolution of 2007 [Murray Resolution]: By a vote of 96 yeas to 2 nays, (Vote No. 76), the Senate passed S.Res. 107, to fully support the troops. [Under unanimous consent this resolution needed 60 votes to pass.] [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S.Res. 107 Summary] [S.Res. 107 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 4:34 PM
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United States Policy in Iraq Resolution of 2007 [Gregg Resolution]: By a vote of 82 yeas to 16 nays, (Vote No. 77), the Senate passed S.Con.Res. 20, to prohibit any cut in troop funding. [Under unanimous consent this resolution needed 60 votes to pass.] [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S.Con.Res. 20 Summary] [S.Con.Res. 20 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 4:55 PM
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Executive Nominations: By a vote of 95 yeas to 0 nays, (Vote No. 78 EX), the Senate confirmed the nomination of Thomas M. Hardiman, of Pennsylvania, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Third Circuit, vice Richard L. Nygaard, retired. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [Congressional Record Debate] 5:22 PM
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March 20, 2007 |
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Preserving United States Attorney Independence Act of 2007: The Senate continued consideration of S. 214, to amend chapter 35 of title 28, United States Code, to preserve the independence of United States attorneys. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S. 214 Summary] [S. 214 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a vote of 40 yeas to 56 nays, (Vote No. 79), the Senate rejected the Kyl Amendment No. 459, to ensure that United States attorneys are promptly nominated by the President, and are appointed by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. 11:55 AM
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Preserving United States Attorney Independence Act of 2007: The Senate continued consideration of S. 214, to amend chapter 35 of title 28, United States Code, to preserve the independence of United States attorneys. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S. 214 Summary] [S. 214 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a vote of 47 yeas to 50 nays, (Vote No. 80), the Senate rejected the Sessions Amendment No. 460, to require appropriate qualifications for interim United States attorneys. 12:15 PM
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Preserving United States Attorney Independence Act of 2007: By a vote of 94 yeas to 2 nays, (Vote No. 81), the Senate passed S. 214, to amend chapter 35 of title 28, United States Code, to preserve the independence of United States attorneys. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S. 214 Summary] [S. 214 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 12:34 PM
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March 21, 2007 |
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Congressional Budget Resolution for Fiscal Year 2008: The Senate continued consideration of S.Con.Res. 21, setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2008 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2007 and 2009 through 2012. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S.Con.Res. 21 Summary] [S.Con.Res. 21 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Adopted: ...By a vote of 97 yeas to 1 nay, (Vote No. 82), the Senate agreed to the Baucus Amendment No. 492, to provide tax relief to middle class families and small businesses and to expand health insurance coverage for children. 5:25 PM
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Congressional Budget Resolution for Fiscal Year 2008: The Senate continued consideration of S.Con.Res. 21, setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2008 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2007 and 2009 through 2012. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S.Con.Res. 21 Summary] [S.Con.Res. 21 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a vote of 47 yeas to 51 nays, (Vote No. 83), the Senate rejected the Kyl Amendment No. 507, regarding the death tax exemption and the death tax rate. 5:43 PM
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Congressional Budget Resolution for Fiscal Year 2008: The Senate continued consideration of S.Con.Res. 21, setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2008 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2007 and 2009 through 2012. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S.Con.Res. 21 Summary] [S.Con.Res. 21 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Adopted: ...By a vote of 63 yeas to 35 nays, (Vote No. 84), the Senate agreed to the Cornyn Amendment No. 477, to provide for a (60 vote) budget point of order against legislation that increases income taxes on taxpayers, including hard-working middle-income families, entrepreneurs, and college students. 5:58 PM
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Congressional Budget Resolution for Fiscal Year 2008: The Senate continued consideration of S.Con.Res. 21, setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2008 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2007 and 2009 through 2012. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S.Con.Res. 21 Summary] [S.Con.Res. 21 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a vote of 46 yeas to 52 nays, (Vote No. 85), the Senate rejected the Sessions Amendment No. 466, to exclude the extension of tax relief provided in 2001 and 2003 from points of order provided in the resolution and other budget points of order. 6:13 PM
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Congressional Budget Resolution for Fiscal Year 2008: The Senate continued consideration of S.Con.Res. 21, setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2008 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2007 and 2009 through 2012. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S.Con.Res. 21 Summary] [S.Con.Res. 21 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a vote of 47 yeas to 51 nays, (Vote No. 86), the Senate rejected the Ensign Amendment No. 476, to provide for a (60 vote) budget point of order against the transfer of funds from the Defense Department to domestic spending (Defense Firewall). 6:28 PM
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Congressional Budget Resolution for Fiscal Year 2008: The Senate continued consideration of S.Con.Res. 21, setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2008 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2007 and 2009 through 2012. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S.Con.Res. 21 Summary] [S.Con.Res. 21 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Adopted: ...By a vote of 98 yeas to 0 nays, (Vote No. 87), the Senate agreed to the Bunning Amendment No. 483, to provide for a (60 vote) budget point of order against any budget resolution that fails to achieve an on-budget balance within 5 years. 6:48 PM
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Congressional Budget Resolution for Fiscal Year 2008: The Senate continued consideration of S.Con.Res. 21, setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2008 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2007 and 2009 through 2012. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S.Con.Res. 21 Summary] [S.Con.Res. 21 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Adopted: ...By a vote of 97 yeas to 1 nay, (Vote No. 88), the Senate agreed to the Bingaman Amendment No. 486, to provide additional funding resources for investments in innovation and education. 6:58 PM
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March 22, 2007 |
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Congressional Budget Resolution for Fiscal Year 2008: The Senate continued consideration of S.Con.Res. 21, setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2008 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2007 and 2009 through 2012. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S.Con.Res. 21 Summary] [S.Con.Res. 21 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a vote of 45 yeas to 52 nays, (Vote No. 89), the Senate rejected the DeMint Amendment No. 489, to establish a reserve fund for Social Security reform. 11:57 AM
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Congressional Budget Resolution for Fiscal Year 2008: The Senate continued consideration of S.Con.Res. 21, setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2008 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2007 and 2009 through 2012. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S.Con.Res. 21 Summary] [S.Con.Res. 21 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a vote of 33 yeas to 64 nays, (Vote No. 90), the Senate rejected the Allard Amendment No. 491, to pay down the Federal debt and eliminate government waste by reducing spending on programs rated ineffective by the Program Assessment Rating Tool. 12:15 PM
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Congressional Budget Resolution for Fiscal Year 2008: The Senate continued consideration of S.Con.Res. 21, setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2008 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2007 and 2009 through 2012. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S.Con.Res. 21 Summary] [S.Con.Res. 21 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a vote of 38 yeas to 59 nays, (Vote No. 91), the Senate rejected the Cornyn Amendment No. 511, to provide a deficit-neutral reserve fund for the reauthorization of the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) that will cover kids first. 12:35 PM
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Congressional Budget Resolution for Fiscal Year 2008: The Senate continued consideration of S.Con.Res. 21, setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2008 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2007 and 2009 through 2012. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S.Con.Res. 21 Summary] [S.Con.Res. 21 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a vote of 23 yeas to 74 nays, (Vote No. 92), the Senate rejected the Cornyn Amendment No. 525, to provide reconciliation instructions to the Committee on Finance to reform entitlement programs, to reduce the national debt and to improve the standard of living for our children and grandchildren. 1:00 PM
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Congressional Budget Resolution for Fiscal Year 2008: The Senate continued consideration of S.Con.Res. 21, setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2008 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2007 and 2009 through 2012. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S.Con.Res. 21 Summary] [S.Con.Res. 21 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a vote of 44 yeas to 52 nays, (Vote No. 93), the Senate rejected the Ensign Amendment No. 472, to require wealthy Medicare beneficiaries to pay a greater share of their Medicare Part D premiums. 4:42 PM
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Congressional Budget Resolution for Fiscal Year 2008: The Senate continued consideration of S.Con.Res. 21, setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2008 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2007 and 2009 through 2012. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S.Con.Res. 21 Summary] [S.Con.Res. 21 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a vote of 38 yeas to 58 nays, (Vote No. 94), the Senate rejected the Sanders Amendment No. 545, to restore the top marginal tax rate to pre-2001 levels on taxable income in excess of $1 million [to increase funds for IDEA]. 4:59 PM
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Congressional Budget Resolution for Fiscal Year 2008: The Senate continued consideration of S.Con.Res. 21, setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2008 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2007 and 2009 through 2012. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S.Con.Res. 21 Summary] [S.Con.Res. 21 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a vote of 47 yeas to 49 nays, (Vote No. 95), the Senate rejected the Enzi Amendment No. 497, to establish a 60 vote point of order for legislation that creates unfunded mandates on small business concerns. 5:20 PM
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Congressional Budget Resolution for Fiscal Year 2008: The Senate continued consideration of S.Con.Res. 21, setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2008 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2007 and 2009 through 2012. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S.Con.Res. 21 Summary] [S.Con.Res. 21 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a vote of 29 yeas to 67 nays, (Vote No. 96), the Senate rejected the Thomas Amendment No. 498, to strike the reserve funds in the budget. 5:43 PM
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Congressional Budget Resolution for Fiscal Year 2008: The Senate continued consideration of S.Con.Res. 21, setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2008 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2007 and 2009 through 2012. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S.Con.Res. 21 Summary] [S.Con.Res. 21 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Adopted: ...By a vote of 54 yeas to 42 nays, (Vote No. 97), the Senate agreed to the Conrad Amendment No. 598, to supply electricity produced from renewable resources through a reserve fund rather than Section 920. 6:02 PM
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Congressional Budget Resolution for Fiscal Year 2008: The Senate continued consideration of S.Con.Res. 21, setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2008 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2007 and 2009 through 2012. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S.Con.Res. 21 Summary] [S.Con.Res. 21 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a vote of 42 yeas to 53 nays, (Vote No. 98), the Senate rejected the Coleman Amendment No. 577, to provide budget levels to extend through 2012 the production tax credit for electricity produced from renewable resources [funded through Section 920]. 6:22 PM
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March 23, 2007 |
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Congressional Budget Resolution for Fiscal Year 2008: The Senate continued consideration of S.Con.Res. 21, setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2008 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2007 and 2009 through 2012. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S.Con.Res. 21 Summary] [S.Con.Res. 21 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a vote of 38 yeas to 61 nays, (Vote No. 99), the Senate rejected the DeMint Amendment No. 513, to provide a debt-reduction account for every appropriations bill. 10:12 AM
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Congressional Budget Resolution for Fiscal Year 2008: The Senate continued consideration of S.Con.Res. 21, setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2008 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2007 and 2009 through 2012. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S.Con.Res. 21 Summary] [S.Con.Res. 21 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a vote of 46 yeas to 53 nays, (Vote No. 100), the Senate rejected the Sessions Amendment No. 473, to raise the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) exemption level. 10:37 AM
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Congressional Budget Resolution for Fiscal Year 2008: The Senate continued consideration of S.Con.Res. 21, setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2008 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2007 and 2009 through 2012. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S.Con.Res. 21 Summary] [S.Con.Res. 21 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a vote of 25 yeas to 74 nays, (Vote No. 101), the Senate rejected the Nelson (NE) Amendment No. 626, to change the death tax provisions. 10:58 AM
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Congressional Budget Resolution for Fiscal Year 2008: The Senate continued consideration of S.Con.Res. 21, setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2008 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2007 and 2009 through 2012. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S.Con.Res. 21 Summary] [S.Con.Res. 21 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a vote of 48 yeas to 51 nays, (Vote No. 102), the Senate rejected the Kyl Amendment No. 583, to revise the death tax provisions. 11:19 AM
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Congressional Budget Resolution for Fiscal Year 2008: The Senate continued consideration of S.Con.Res. 21, setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2008 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2007 and 2009 through 2012. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S.Con.Res. 21 Summary] [S.Con.Res. 21 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a vote of 49 yeas to 50 nays, (Vote No. 103), the Senate rejected the Hatch Amendment No. 508, to establish a budget neutral fund to protect Medicare coverage choices. 11:40 AM
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Congressional Budget Resolution for Fiscal Year 2008: The Senate continued consideration of S.Con.Res. 21, setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2008 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2007 and 2009 through 2012. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S.Con.Res. 21 Summary] [S.Con.Res. 21 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a vote of 39 yeas to 60 nays, (Vote No. 104), three-fifths (60) of those Senators duly chosen and sworn NOT having voted in the affirmative, the Senate FAILED to agreed to the motion to waive the applicable sections of the Congressional Budget Act with respect to the Allard Amendment No. 521, to establish a 1% reduction to eliminate waste, fraud and abuse. 11:55 AM
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Congressional Budget Resolution for Fiscal Year 2008: The Senate continued consideration of S.Con.Res. 21, setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2008 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2007 and 2009 through 2012. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S.Con.Res. 21 Summary] [S.Con.Res. 21 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Adopted: ...By a vote of 59 yeas to 40 nays, (Vote No. 105), the Senate agreed to the Smith Amendment No. 510, to reauthorize the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) program by raising taxes on tobacco. 12:12 PM
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Congressional Budget Resolution for Fiscal Year 2008: The Senate continued consideration of S.Con.Res. 21, setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2008 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2007 and 2009 through 2012. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S.Con.Res. 21 Summary] [S.Con.Res. 21 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a vote of 39 yeas to 59 nays, (Vote No. 106), the Senate rejected the Thomas Amendment No. 515, to establish a limit on the amount of additions that can be put on supplementals for defense spending [prevent the adding of extraneous earmarks to an emergency war supplemental]. 12:31 PM
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Congressional Budget Resolution for Fiscal Year 2008: The Senate continued consideration of S.Con.Res. 21, setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2008 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2007 and 2009 through 2012. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S.Con.Res. 21 Summary] [S.Con.Res. 21 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a vote of 46 yeas to 52 nays, (Vote No. 107), the Senate rejected the Graham Amendment No. 478, to extend a number of tax cuts that will expire in 2010. 12:49 PM
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Congressional Budget Resolution for Fiscal Year 2008: The Senate continued consideration of S.Con.Res. 21, setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2008 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2007 and 2009 through 2012. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S.Con.Res. 21 Summary] [S.Con.Res. 21 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a vote of 44 yeas to 53 nays, (Vote No. 108), the Senate rejected the Grassley Amendment No. 471, to repeal the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT). 1:07 PM
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Congressional Budget Resolution for Fiscal Year 2008: The Senate continued consideration of S.Con.Res. 21, setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2008 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2007 and 2009 through 2012. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S.Con.Res. 21 Summary] [S.Con.Res. 21 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a vote of 44 yeas to 55 nays, (Vote No. 109), the Senate rejected the DeMint Amendment No. 578, to repeal the death tax. 1:28 PM
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Congressional Budget Resolution for Fiscal Year 2008: The Senate continued consideration of S.Con.Res. 21, setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2008 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2007 and 2009 through 2012. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S.Con.Res. 21 Summary] [S.Con.Res. 21 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Adopted: ...By a vote of 65 yeas to 33 nays, (Vote No. 110), the Senate agreed to the Biden Amendment No. 529, to reinstate and fund the COPS program. 1:45 PM
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Congressional Budget Resolution for Fiscal Year 2008: The Senate continued consideration of S.Con.Res. 21, setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2008 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2007 and 2009 through 2012. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S.Con.Res. 21 Summary] [S.Con.Res. 21 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a vote of 44 yeas to 55 nays, (Vote No. 111), the Senate rejected the Bunning Amendment No. 594, to provide a deficit-neutral reserve fund for protecting State flexibility in Medicaid. 2:05 PM
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Congressional Budget Resolution for Fiscal Year 2008: The Senate continued consideration of S.Con.Res. 21, setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2008 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2007 and 2009 through 2012. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S.Con.Res. 21 Summary] [S.Con.Res. 21 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a vote of 44 yeas to 55 nays, (Vote No. 112), the Senate rejected the Chambliss Amendment No. 536, regarding the SCHIP program [provide a deficit-neutral reserve fund for the reauthorization of the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) that eliminates enhanced Federal matching payments for coverage of non-pregnant adults and permits States to offer supplemental dental and mental health benefits for children enrolled in SCHIP]. 2:05 PM
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Congressional Budget Resolution for Fiscal Year 2008: The Senate continued consideration of S.Con.Res. 21, setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2008 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2007 and 2009 through 2012. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S.Con.Res. 21 Summary] [S.Con.Res. 21 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a vote of 49 yeas to 50 nays, (Vote No. 113), the Senate rejected the Lott Amendment No. 606, repeals the AMT tax increase from 1993. 2:05 PM
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Congressional Budget Resolution for Fiscal Year 2008: By a vote of 52 yeas to 47 nays, (Vote No. 114), the Senate passed of S.Con.Res. 21, setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2008 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2007 and 2009 through 2012. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [S.Con.Res. 21 Summary] [S.Con.Res. 21 Legislative Status] [Congressional Record Debate] 3:17 PM
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Executive Nominations: By a vote of 95 yeas to 0 nays, (Vote No. 115 EX), the Senate confirmed the nomination of George H. Wu, of California, to be United States District Judge for the Central District of California, vice Ronald S. W. Lew, retired. [Legislative Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [Congressional Record Debate] 12:38 PM
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U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Health, and Iraq Accountability Act, 2007: The Senate continued consideration of H.R. 1591, making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and for other purposes. [Adopted the Byrd Amendment No. 641, with the language of S. 965, in the nature of a substitute]. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1591 Summary] [H.R. 1591 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 110-60] [2007 Presidential Position on H.R. 1591] [2007 Presidential Position on S. 965] [2007 C.B.O. Position on H.R. 1591] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a vote of 48 yeas to 50 nays, (Vote No. 116), the Senate rejected the Cochran Amendment No. 643, to strike language that would tie the hands of the Commander-in-Chief by imposing an arbitrary timetable for the withdrawal of U.S. forces from Iraq, thereby undermining the position of American Armed Forces and jeopardizing the successful conclusion of Operation Iraqi Freedom. 5:29 PM
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U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Health, and Iraq Accountability Act, 2007: The Senate continued consideration of H.R. 1591, making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and for other purposes. [Adopted the Byrd Amendment No. 641, with the language of S. 965, in the nature of a substitute]. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1591 Summary] [H.R. 1591 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 110-60] [2007 Presidential Position on H.R. 1591] [2007 Presidential Position on S. 965] [2007 C.B.O. Position on H.R. 1591] [Congressional Record Debate] Adopted: ...By a vote of 97 yeas to 0 nays, (Vote No. 117), 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, H.R. 1591. 12:25 PM
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U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Health, and Iraq Accountability Act, 2007: The Senate continued consideration of H.R. 1591, making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and for other purposes. [Adopted the Byrd Amendment No. 641, with the language of S. 965, in the nature of a substitute]. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1591 Summary] [H.R. 1591 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 110-60] [2007 Presidential Position on H.R. 1591] [2007 Presidential Position on S. 965] [2007 C.B.O. Position on H.R. 1591] [Congressional Record Debate] Adopted: ...By a vote of 74 yeas to 23 nays, (Vote No. 118), the Senate agreed to the Wyden Amendment No. 709, to reauthorize the secure rural schools and community self-determination program and to provide funding for the payments in lieu of taxes program. [The next day Graham changed his vote to "N". All totals reflect that change.] 3:14 PM
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U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Health, and Iraq Accountability Act, 2007: The Senate continued consideration of H.R. 1591, making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and for other purposes. [Adopted the Byrd Amendment No. 641, with the language of S. 965, in the nature of a substitute]. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1591 Summary] [H.R. 1591 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 110-60] [2007 Presidential Position on H.R. 1591] [2007 Presidential Position on S. 965] [2007 C.B.O. Position on H.R. 1591] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a vote of 8 yeas to 89 nays, (Vote No. 119), the Senate rejected the Burr Amendment No. 716, to require that payments to eligible States and eligible counties only be used for public schools. 3:28 PM
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U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Health, and Iraq Accountability Act, 2007: The Senate continued consideration of H.R. 1591, making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and for other purposes. [Adopted the Byrd Amendment No. 641, with the language of S. 965, in the nature of a substitute]. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1591 Summary] [H.R. 1591 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 110-60] [2007 Presidential Position on H.R. 1591] [2007 Presidential Position on S. 965] [2007 C.B.O. Position on H.R. 1591] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a vote of 23 yeas to 74 nays, (Vote No. 120), the Senate rejected the Coburn Amendment No. 657, to provide farm assistance in a fiscally responsible manner. [Landrieu changed her vote to "N". All totals reflect that change.] 3:47 PM
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U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Health, and Iraq Accountability Act, 2007: The Senate continued consideration of H.R. 1591, making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and for other purposes. [Adopted the Byrd Amendment No. 641, with the language of S. 965, in the nature of a substitute]. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1591 Summary] [H.R. 1591 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 110-60] [2007 Presidential Position on H.R. 1591] [2007 Presidential Position on S. 965] [2007 C.B.O. Position on H.R. 1591] [Congressional Record Debate] Rejected: ...By a vote of 45 yeas to 51 nays, (Vote No. 121), the Senate rejected the Coburn Amendment No. 648, to remove $100 million in funding for the Republican and Democrat party conventions in 2008. 4:07 PM
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U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Health, and Iraq Accountability Act, 2007: The Senate continued consideration of H.R. 1591, making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and for other purposes. [Adopted the Byrd Amendment No. 641, with the language of S. 965, in the nature of a substitute]. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1591 Summary] [H.R. 1591 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 110-60] [2007 Presidential Position on H.R. 1591] [2007 Presidential Position on S. 965] [2007 C.B.O. Position on H.R. 1591] [Congressional Record Debate] Adopted: ...By a vote of 93 yeas to 0 nays, (Vote No. 122), the Senate agreed to the Ensign Modified Amendment No. 752, to increase the amount for prosecuting sexual predators. 9:33 AM
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U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Health, and Iraq Accountability Act, 2007: The Senate continued consideration of H.R. 1591, making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and for other purposes. [Adopted the Byrd Amendment No. 641, with the language of S. 965, in the nature of a substitute]. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1591 Summary] [H.R. 1591 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 110-60] [2007 Presidential Position on H.R. 1591] [2007 Presidential Position on S. 965] [2007 C.B.O. Position on H.R. 1591] [Congressional Record Debate] Adopted: ...By a vote of 97 yeas to 0 nays, (Vote No. 123), the Senate agreed to the DeMint Modified Amendment No. 704, to prohibit funds from being used to make payments to growers of fresh spinach that were unable to market spinach crops as a result of the FDA Public Health Advisory issued on September 14, 2006. [Baucus changed his vote to "Y". All totals reflect the change.] 9:52 AM
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U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Health, and Iraq Accountability Act, 2007: The Senate continued consideration of H.R. 1591, making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and for other purposes. [Adopted the Byrd Amendment No. 641, with the language of S. 965, in the nature of a substitute]. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1591 Summary] [H.R. 1591 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 110-60] [2007 Presidential Position on H.R. 1591] [2007 Presidential Position on S. 965] [2007 C.B.O. Position on H.R. 1591] [Congressional Record Debate] Adopted: ...By a vote of 98 yeas to 0 nays, (Vote No. 124), the Senate agreed to the Biden Modified Amendment No. 739, to increase funds by $1.5 billion for the Marine Corps for the procurement of an additional 2,500 Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles for the regular and reserve components of the Armed Forces. 10:11 AM
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U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Health, and Iraq Accountability Act, 2007: The Senate continued consideration of H.R. 1591, making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and for other purposes. [Adopted the Byrd Amendment No. 641, with the language of S. 965, in the nature of a substitute]. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1591 Summary] [H.R. 1591 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 110-60] [2007 Presidential Position on H.R. 1591] [2007 Presidential Position on S. 965] [2007 C.B.O. Position on H.R. 1591] [Congressional Record Debate] Adopted: ...By a vote of 57 yeas to 41 nays, (Vote No. 125), the Senate agreed to consider the House version of the bill as germane. 10:35 AM
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U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Health, and Iraq Accountability Act, 2007: By a vote of 51 yeas to 47 nays, (Vote No. 126), the Senate passed H.R. 1591, making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and for other purposes. [Adopted the Byrd Amendment No. 641, with the language of S. 965, in the nature of a substitute]. [Links are activated for C.O.P. Subscribers] [H.R. 1591 Summary] [H.R. 1591 Legislative Status] [House Reports: 110-60] [2007 Presidential Position on H.R. 1591] [2007 Presidential Position on S. 965] [2007 C.B.O. Position on H.R. 1591] [2007 C.O.P. House Vote No. 186] [Congressional Record Debate] 10:53 AM
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