After blocking three Democratic efforts to address our energy crisis by investing in renewable energy just this month, Bush-McCain Republicans are now offering what they are calling a “new” energy bill that offers more of their same failed policies. The bill calls for opening up additional drilling off America’s shores, despite the 68 million acres…
H.R.6034, FISA, post cloture. H.R.2642, Supplemental Appropriation Senate stands adjourned until 9:45am tomorrow.
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed: Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed to H.R.6304; A bill to amend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 to establish a procedure for authorizing certain acquisitions of foreign intelligence, and for other purposes.Result: Agreed to (80-15, 5 members not voting, 3/5 threshold)Details: [click here]
On the Motion: Motion to Concur in the Amdt. of the House, Striking Section 1 through Title V and Inserting Certain Language, to the Senate Amdt. to H.R.3221, with an Amdt No. 4983, as Amended; A bill to provide needed housing reform and for other purposes.Result: Agreed to (79-16, 5 members not voting, 1/2 threshold)Details:…
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed: Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed to H.R.6304; A bill to amend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 to establish a procedure for authorizing certain acquisitions of foreign intelligence, and for other purposes.Result: Agreed to (80-15, 5 members not voting, 3/5 threshold)Details: [click here]
On the Motion: Motion to Concur in the Amdt. of the House, Striking Section 1 through Title V and Inserting Certain Language, to the Senate Amdt. to H.R.3221, with an Amdt No. 4983, as Amended; A bill to provide needed housing reform and for other purposes.Result: Agreed to (79-16, 5 members not voting, 1/2 threshold)Details:…
The bipartisan housing bill on the floor of the Senate has garnered support from industry experts, housing advocates and economists, who all believe this legislation is a critical step towards stabilizing the housing market and get our economy back on track. The bill reforms regulation of the Government Sponsored Enterprises, modernizes the FHA, helps families…
Washington, DC—Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid made the following statement today after Senate negotiators reached an agreement in principle on the global HIV/AIDS legislation. “In 2003, Congress responded to the President’s call to action by creating the global HIV and AIDS program to confront the crisis which has killed more than 30 million Africans since…
Resume consideration of the House Message to accompany H.R.3221, Housing Reform. Bond amendment #4987 (Disclosure Requirements), agreed to as modified. Dole amendment #4984, withdrawn.(Appraisal Standards Sununu amendment #4999, agreed to as modified. (Public Housing Agencies) The Senate is now debating the motion to proceed to H.R.6304, FISA, post cloture. There will be no further roll…