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Confirmed the nomination of Gary Locke, to be Secretary of Commerce. Adopted S. Con. Res.12, a concurrent resolution recognizing and honoring the signing by President Abraham Lincoln of the legislation authorizing the establishment of collegiate programs at Gallaudet University. Adopted S. Res.83, a...

Morning business for up to 1 hour with Senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each with the Republicans controlling the first half and the Majority controlling the final half. Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to H.R.1388, a bill to...

S. Res.61, a resolution commending the Columbus Crew Major League Soccer Team for winning the 2008 Major League Soccer Cup. S. Res.82, a resolution recognizing the 188th anniversary of the independence of Greece and American democracy.

On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed: Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed to H.R. 1388; A bill entitled "The Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act, an Act to reauthorize and reform the national service laws." Result: Agreed to (74-14, 11 members not voting, 3/5 threshold) Details:...

On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed: Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed to H.R. 1388; A bill entitled "The Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act, an Act to reauthorize and reform the national service laws." Result: Agreed to (74-14, 11 members not voting, 3/5 threshold) Details:...

Morning business until 4pm with Senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each. Following morning business, the Senate will resume the motion to proceed to H.R.1388, a bill to reauthorize and reform national service laws. 5:45pm Roll Call Vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to...

S. Res.80 designating the week of March 15 as National Safe Place Week Exec Cal #25, John Holdren to be Director of th Office of Science and Technology Exec Cal #26, Jane Lubchenco to be Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere Routine Coast Guard Promotions

On the Nomination: Confirmation Elena Kagan, of Massachusetts, to be Solicitor General Result: Confirmed (61-31, 7 members not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Nomination: Confirmation Elena Kagan, of Massachusetts, to be Solicitor General Result: Confirmed (61-31, 7 members not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]

On Passage of the Bill: H.R. 146 as Amended; An act to designate certain land as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System, to authorize certain programs and activities in the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture, and for other purposes. Result: Passed...

On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 683: Motion to Table Coburn Amdt. No. 683; To prohibit funding for congressional earmarks for wasteful and parochial pork projects. Result: Agreed to (70-27, 2 members not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]

On Passage of the Bill: H.R. 146 as Amended; An act to designate certain land as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System, to authorize certain programs and activities in the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture, and for other purposes. Result: Passed...

On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 677: Motion to Table Coburn Amdt. No. 677; To require Federal agencies to determine on an annual basis the quantity of land that is owned by each Federal agency and the cost to taxpayers of the ownership of the land. Result: Agreed to (58-39, 2 members not voting, 1/2...

On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 683: Motion to Table Coburn Amdt. No. 683; To prohibit funding for congressional earmarks for wasteful and parochial pork projects. Result: Agreed to (70-27, 2 members not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 677: Motion to Table Coburn Amdt. No. 677; To require Federal agencies to determine on an annual basis the quantity of land that is owned by each Federal agency and the cost to taxpayers of the ownership of the land. Result: Agreed to (58-39, 2 members not voting, 1/2...

Morning Business for up to 1 hour (10 minute limitations) The Majority controls the first 30 minutes and the Republicans control the final 30 minutes. Following Morning Business, resume H.R.146, Lands bill. There will then be up to 20 minutes for debate, equally divided and controlled between...

H.R.1512, FAA Extension Act (Extends through September 30, 2009) S. Res.78, National Rehabilitation Counselors Appreciation Day

On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 675: Motion to Table Coburn Amdt. No. 675; To prohibit the use of eminent domain and to ensure that no American has their property forcibly taken from them by authorities granted under this Act. Result: Agreed to (63-35, 1 member not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details:...

On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 679: Motion to Table Coburn Amdt. No. 679; To provide for the future energy needs of the United States and eliminate restrictions on the development of renewable energy. Result: Agreed to (65-33, 1 member not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 680: Motion to Table Coburn Amdt. No. 680; To ensure that the general public has full access to our national parks and to promote the health and safety of all visitors and employees of the National Park Service. Result: Agreed to (79-19, 1 member not voting, 1/2...