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On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2905: Lincoln Amdt. No. 2905; To modify the limit on excessive remuneration paid by certain health insurance providers to set the limit at the same levels as the salary of the President of the United States. Result: Rejected (56-42, 2 members not voting, 3/5...

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2927: Ensign Amdt. No. 2927; Relative to limitation on amount of attorney's contingency fees. Result: Rejected (32-66, 2 members not voting, 3/5 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2905: Lincoln Amdt. No. 2905; To modify the limit on excessive remuneration paid by certain health insurance providers to set the limit at the same levels as the salary of the President of the United States. Result: Rejected (56-42, 2 members not voting, 3/5...

Resume consideration of HR3590, Health Care Reform. The Majority will control the first 60 minutes, the Republicans will control the next 60 minutes, and the remaining time will be equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or designees. Senators will be permitted to speak for up to 10...

On the Motion: Johanns Motion to Commit to the Committee on Finance; An act entitled The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Result: Rejected (41-53, 6 members not voting, 3/5 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2926: Kerry Amdt No. 2926; To protect home health benefits. Result: Agreed to (96-0, 4 members not voting, 3/5 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Motion: Johanns Motion to Commit to the Committee on Finance; An act entitled The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Result: Rejected (41-53, 6 members not voting, 3/5 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2926: Kerry Amdt No. 2926; To protect home health benefits. Result: Agreed to (96-0, 4 members not voting, 3/5 threshold) Details: [click here]

Resume consideration of H.R.3590, Health Care Reform. Following leader remarks, the first 3 hours will be equally divided between the two Leaders or their designees and controlled in alternating 45 minute blocks of time. The Majority will control the first block of time. No motions or amendments are...

Adopted S. Res.341, a resolution supporting peace, security, and innocent civilians affected by conflict in Yemen. Adopted S.Res.370, a resolution regarding the death of former Senator Paula Hawkins.

On the Motion: Hatch Motion to Commit H.R. 3590 to the Committee on Finance; An act entitled The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Result: Rejected (41-57, 2 members not voting, 3/5 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2899: Stabenow Amdt. No. 2899; To ensure that there is no reduction or elimination of any benefits guaranteed by law to participants in Medicare Advantage plans. Result: Agreed to (97-1, 2 members not voting, 3/5 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2901: Thune Amdt. No. 2901; To eliminate new entitlement programs and limit the government control over the health care of American families. Result: Rejected (51-47, 2 members not voting, 3/5 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Motion: Hatch Motion to Commit H.R. 3590 to the Committee on Finance; An act entitled The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Result: Rejected (41-57, 2 members not voting, 3/5 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2870: Whitehouse Amdt. No. 2870; To promote fiscal responsibility by protecting the Social Security surplus and CLASS program savings in this Act. Result: Agreed to (98-0, 2 members not voting, 3/5 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2899: Stabenow Amdt. No. 2899; To ensure that there is no reduction or elimination of any benefits guaranteed by law to participants in Medicare Advantage plans. Result: Agreed to (97-1, 2 members not voting, 3/5 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2901: Thune Amdt. No. 2901; To eliminate new entitlement programs and limit the government control over the health care of American families. Result: Rejected (51-47, 2 members not voting, 3/5 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2870: Whitehouse Amdt. No. 2870; To promote fiscal responsibility by protecting the Social Security surplus and CLASS program savings in this Act. Result: Agreed to (98-0, 2 members not voting, 3/5 threshold) Details: [click here]

Resume consideration of HR3590 (Health Care Reform), with the time until 3:30am for debate only and equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees. The Majority will control the first half and the Republicans will control the next half. Roll Call Votes are expected at...

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...