Executive Calendar #47, Nitza I Quinones Alejandro, of Pennsylvania, to be United States District Judge for the Easter District of Pennsylvania, was confirmed by voice vote.
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This Month
1 roll call vote expected at noon re: PA judge/Reid comments on immigration bill/noon vote/s last of the week
Jun 13, ’13
11:12 AM
At 11:30am, we will execute the previous order to consider the Alejandro and Schmehl nominations. At 11:30am, there will be up to 30 minutes for debate equally divided prior to votes on confirmation of the nominations. If all time is used, at approximately 12:00 noon the Senate will vote on confirmation of the following…
Agreement to call up 4 amendments—Thune, Landrieu, Vitter and Tester
Jun 13, ’13
10:41 AM
The Grassley amendment was tabled 57-43. Senator Reid then asked consent that at 11:30am today the Senate vote in relation to a series of amendments, with 60 vote thresholds (consent request can be found below). Senator Grassley objected. Senator Reid then asked consent to make those amendments pending. Senator Grassley asked that the Heller amendment…
10am roll call vote on motion to table Grassley amdt
Jun 13, ’13
9:47 AM
Following Senator McConnell’s remarks, there will be 10 minutes for debate equally divided prior to a roll call vote on the Reid motion to table Grassley amendment #1195 (border security). We expect this vote to begin around 10:00am.
Roll call vote expected to begin in 9:45-10am range
Jun 13, ’13
9:39 AM
The Senate has resumed consideration of S.744, the Comprehensive Immigration Reform bill. Following the remarks of Senator Reid and Senator McConnell, Senator Reid intends to move to table Grassley amendment #1195 (border security). Senators should expect the roll call vote to begin in the 9:45-10:00am range.
No votes tonight
Jun 12, ’13
5:47 PM
We have been unable to reach an agreement to vote on amendments tonight. However, we’ll resume consideration of the Comprehensive Immigration Reform bill tomorrow and hopefully be in a position to consider amendments. As a result, there will be no roll call votes tonight.
Objections to proceeding to votes at 4 or 4:30pm today
Jun 12, ’13
4:07 PM
Senator Reid asked unanimous consent that at 4:30pm today the Senate proceed to a series of 5 roll call votes in relation to the amendments listed below. That no second degree amendments be in order and that each amendment be subject to 60-vote thresholds. - Grassley #1195 (border security); - Thune #1197 (permanent resident…
Objections to Budget Conference
Jun 12, ’13
1:17 PM
This afternoon and for the 13th time since March 23rd when Senate passed a budget resolution, Senator Kaine asked unanimous consent the Senate proceed to the consideration of Calendar #33, H.Con.Res.25; the amendment at the desk, which is the text of S.Con.Res.8, the budget resolution passed by the Senate, be inserted in lieu thereof; and…
Grassley calls up amendment #1195 (border security)
Jun 11, ’13
4:58 PM
Senator Grassley called up amendment #1195 (prohibit the granting of registered provisional immigrant status until the Secretary has maintained effective control of the borders for 6 months).
Coburn objects to vote on student loan bill
Jun 11, ’13
4:47 PM
Senator Reed asked unanimous consent that at a time to be determined the Senate proceed to vote on passage of S.953, the Student Loan Affordability Act. Senator Coburn objected.