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Adopted S.Res.355, a resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the government of the Islamic Republic of Iran has systematically violated its obligations to uphold human rights provided for under its constitution and international law.
On Passage of the Bill: S.1963; A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide assistance to caregivers of veterans, to improve the provision of health care to veterans, and for other purposes.Result: Passed (98-0, 2 members not voting, 1/2 threshold)Details: [click here]
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2785: Coburn S.Amdt.2785; To transfer funding for the United Nations contributions to offset costs of providing assistance to family caregivers of disabled veterans.Result: Rejected (32-66, 2 members not voting, 1/2 threshold)Details: [click here]
On the Nomination: Confirmation David F. Hamilton, of Indiana, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Seventh Circuit.Result: Confirmed (59-39, 2 members not voting, 1/2 threshold)Details: [click here]
On Passage of the Bill: S.1963; A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide assistance to caregivers of veterans, to improve the provision of health care to veterans, and for other purposes.Result: Passed (98-0, 2 members not voting, 1/2 threshold)Details: [click here]
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2785: Coburn S.Amdt.2785; To transfer funding for the United Nations contributions to offset costs of providing assistance to family caregivers of disabled veterans.Result: Rejected (32-66, 2 members not voting, 1/2 threshold)Details: [click here]
On the Nomination: Confirmation David F. Hamilton, of Indiana, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Seventh Circuit.Result: Confirmed (59-39, 2 members not voting, 1/2 threshold)Details: [click here]
Washington, DC— Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid delivered the following remarks this morning on the Senate floor to discuss The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, which was introduced last night. Below are his remarks as prepared for delivery: “We have traveled a great distance to get to where we stand today. With the…
Washington, DC– Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, Senate HELP Committee Senior Member Chris Dodd, Assistant Senate Majority Leader Dick Durbin, Democratic Conference Vice Chairman Charles Schumer, Democratic Conference Secretary Patty Murray and Senate HELP Chairman Tom Harkin joined Loretta Johnson, a home health care worker from Virginia, and representatives from health care advocacy groups to…
Washington, D.C.—Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid made the following remarks at a rally this afternoon to celebrate the introduction of historic health insurance reform legislation, The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Below are his remarks as prepared for delivery: “By now you’ve heard and read about what the Senate’s historic health reform plan…