Washington, D.C.—Nevada Senator Harry Reid issued the following statement after the confirmation of John Bryson as U.S. Secretary of Commerce. “As an experienced businessman with a track record for thinking outside the box, Secretary Bryson will bring important hands-on experience to the challenge of putting Americans back to work and getting our economy moving again.…
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 810: Sessions S.Amdt.810; To prohibit the use of funds to allow categorical eligibility for the supplemental nutrition assistance program.Result: Rejected (41-58, 1 member not voting, 3/5 threshold)Details: [click here]
10:47pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the Vitter #917 to Menendez #857 (60-vote threshold); Not Agreed To: 41-57, 1 voted present
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 917: Vitter S.Amdt.917; To reestablish the maximum aggregate amount permitted to be provided by the taxpayers to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.Result: Rejected (41-57-1, 1 member not voting, 3/5 threshold)Details: [click here]
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 869: Gillibrand S.Amdt.869; To increase funding for the emergency conservation program and the emergency watershed protection program.Result: Agreed to (58-41, 1 member not voting, 1/2 threshold)Details: [click here]
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed: Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed to S.1726; A bill to repeal the imposition of withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities.Result: Rejected (57-43, 3/5 threshold)Details: [click here]
10:23pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the McConnell motion to proceed to S.1726, Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2011. Not Agreed To: 57-43
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 857: Menendez S.Amdt.857; To extend loan limits for programs of the government-sponsored enterprises, the Federal Housing Administration, and the Veterans Affairs Administration, and for other purposes.Result: Agreed to (60-38-1, 1 member not voting, 3/5 threshold)Details: [click here]
9:55pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the Reid motion to proceed to S.1723, Teachers and First Responders Back to Work Act of 2011. Not Agreed To: 50-50
The Senate will conduct up to 27 votes, with 17 expected roll call votes, in relation to the following shortly: – cloture on the motion to proceed to S.1723 – cloture on the motion to proceed to S.1726 – Landrieu #781, as modified, with the changes which are at the desk (expected voice vote);…