Ratified Treaty document #111-4, Protocol amending Tax Convention with France. Adopted S.Res.337, a resolution designating December 6, 2009 as “National Miners Day”. S.Res.369, to permit the collection of clothing, toys, food and housewares during the holiday season for charitable purposes in Senate buildings. Confirmed the following nominations: David Michaels to be Assistant Secretary of Labor…
On the Motion: McCain Motion to Commit H.R.3590 to the Committee on Finance; An act entitled The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.Result: Rejected (42-58, 3/5 threshold)Details: [click here]
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2826: Bennet S.Amdt.2826; To protect and improve guaranteed Medicare benefits.Result: Agreed to (100-0, 3/5 threshold)Details: [click here]
On the Motion: McCain Motion to Commit H.R.3590 to the Committee on Finance; An act entitled The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.Result: Rejected (42-58, 3/5 threshold)Details: [click here]
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2826: Bennet S.Amdt.2826; To protect and improve guaranteed Medicare benefits.Result: Agreed to (100-0, 3/5 threshold)Details: [click here]
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2836: Murkowski S.Amdt.2836; To ensure patients receive doctor recommendations for preventive health services, including mammograms and cervical cancer screening, without interference from government or insurance company bureaucrats.Result: Rejected (41-59, 3/5 threshold)Details: [click here]
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2791: Mikulski Amdt. 2791 As Amended; To clarify provisions relating to first dollar coverage for preventive services for women.Result: Agreed to (61-39, 3/5 threshold)Details: [click here]
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2836: Murkowski S.Amdt.2836; To ensure patients receive doctor recommendations for preventive health services, including mammograms and cervical cancer screening, without interference from government or insurance company bureaucrats.Result: Rejected (41-59, 3/5 threshold)Details: [click here]
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2791: Mikulski Amdt. 2791 As Amended; To clarify provisions relating to first dollar coverage for preventive services for women.Result: Agreed to (61-39, 3/5 threshold)Details: [click here]