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Democrats Keep Senate in Session All Night Demand Up-or-Down Vote on Iraq
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July 17, 2007 - Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Democrats from both the Senate and the House joined concerned citizens tonight at the Upper Senate Park in calling on Republicans to stop blocking a change of course in Iraq.
Democrats are keeping the chamber in session all night Tuesday to force Republicans to allow an up-or-down vote on the Levin-Reed Amendment to the Defense Authorization bill, which would transition the mission toward counterterrorism and training, reduce the U.S. combat presence, and launch a comprehensive diplomatic effort in the region.
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The Senate will convene at 2:00 p.m. and proceed to a period of morning business until 3:00 p.m. with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.
At 3:00 p.m., the Senate will resume consideration of H.R. 3082, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations.
At 4:30 p.m., the Senate will proceed to the nomination of Andre Davis to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Fourth Circuit.
At 5:30 p.m., the Senate will vote on confirmation of the nomination. An additional vote in relation to an amendment to Military Construction/VA appropriations is possible following the 5:30 p.m. vote.
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