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During the opening, Senate Reid renewed the motion to proceed to S.1569, a bill to ensure the complete and timely payment of the obligations of the United States Government until December 31, 2014. The Senate will recess from 12:30 until 2:15pm today to allow for the weekly caucus meetings.

The Senate stands adjourned until 10:00am on Tuesday, October 15, 2013.  Following the prayer and pledge, it is expected the Majority Leader will renew his motion to proceed to S.1569, a bill to ensure the complete and timely payment of the obligations of the United States Government until December...

ROLL CALL VOTE 1)      Confirmation of Executive Calendar #207, the nomination of Madeline Haikala, of Alabama, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Alabama; Confirmed: 90-0 No LEGISLATIVE ITEMS EXECUTIVE ITEMS Confirmed Executive Calendar #206, the nomination of Andrea...

There will be no further roll call votes today.

5:31pm The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #207, the nomination of Madeline Haikala, of Alabama, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Alabama. Confirmed: 90-0

Executive Calendar #206, the nomination of Andrea Wood, of Illinois, to be a United States District Judge for the Northern District of Illinois, was confirmed by voice vote.

At approximately 5:30pm, the Senate will vote on confirmation of the following nominations: -          Executive Calendar #206, the nomination of Andrea Wood, of Illinois, to be a United States District Judge for the Northern District of Illinois; and -          Executive Calendar #207, the...

SCHEDULE FOR MONDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2013 The Senate stands adjourned until 2:00pm on Monday, October 14. When the Senate convenes, Senator Reid intends to renew the motion to proceed to S.1569, a bill to ensure the complete and timely payment of the obligations of the United States Government until...

WRAP UP FOR SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2013 No ROLL CALL VOTES LEGISLATIVE ITEMS Completed the Rule 14 process of H.J.Res.76, National Nuclear Security Administration Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014 No EXECUTIVE ITEMS

The Senate stands adjourned until 1:00pm on Sunday, October 13, 2013.  Following any Leader remarks, Senators will be permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.

ROLL CALL VOTE 1)      Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.1569, a bill to ensure the complete and timely payment of the obligations of the United States Government until December 31, 2014; Not Invoked: 53-46 LEGISLATIVE ITEMS Discharged the Energy Committee and passed S.812, a...

The Senate has reconvened and has resumed consideration of the motion to proceed to S.1569, a bill to ensure the complete and timely payment of the obligations of the United States Government until December 31, 2014, with senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each

The Senate stands in recess subject to the call of the Chair

12:00 noon The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.1569, a bill to ensure the complete and timely payment of the obligations of the United States Government until December 31, 2014; Not Invoked: 53-45 Senator Reid changed his vote to...

By unanimous consent, the Senate confirmed Executive Calendar #340, the nomination of Lt. Gen. James M. Kowalski, to be Lieutenant General in the Air Force.

The Senate stands in adjournment until 11:00am on Saturday, October 12, 2013.  The time until noon will be equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees. At noon, there will be a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.1569, a bill to...

No ROLL CALL VOTES   LEGISLATIVE ITEMS Began the Rule 14 process of H.J.Res.79, Border Security and Enforcement Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014 No EXECUTIVE ITEMS

At 12:00 noon on Saturday, October 12, there will be a cloture vote on the motion to proceed to S.1569, Default Prevention Act of 2013 (debt limit through December 31, 2014).

The Senate has reconvened and is debating the motion to proceed to S. 1569, the Default Prevention Act of 2013 (debt limit through December 31, 2014). Senators are permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each.

After the Senate convened this morning, Senator Reid renewed his motion to proceed to S.1569, Default Prevention Act of 2013 (extends debt limit until December 31, 2014). As a reminder, yesterday he filed cloture on the motion to proceed. Barring an agreement, that cloture vote will occur one hour...