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#442
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Dec 18, 2007 |
On the Nomination PN768
(PN 768)
John Daniel Tinder, of Indiana, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Seventh Circuit
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Nomination Confirmed (93-0)
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93–0
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#441
|
Dec 18, 2007 |
On the Motion (Reid Motion to Concur in House Amdt. No. 1 to Senate Amdt. to H.R. 2764)
(H.R. 2764)
A bill making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes.
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Motion Agreed to (76-17)
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76–17
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#440
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Dec 18, 2007 |
On the Motion (Reid Motion to Concur in House Amdt. No. 1 to Senate Amdt. To H.R. 2764, with an Amdt. No. 3877)
(H.R. 2764)
A bill making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes.
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Motion Rejected (48-46, 3/5 majority required)
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48–46
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#439
|
Dec 18, 2007 |
On the Motion (McConnell Motion to Concur in House Amdt. No. 2 to the Senate Amdt. to H.R. 2764, with an Amdt. No. 3874)
(H.R. 2764)
A bill making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes.
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Motion Agreed to (70-25, 3/5 majority required)
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70–25
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#438
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Dec 18, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3876 to S.Amdt. 3874 to H.R. 2764 (Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Ac…
Amendment S.Amdt. 3876 (To express the sense of Congress on the transition of the missions of United States Forces in Iraq to a more limited set of missions as specified by the President on September…
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Amendment Rejected (50-45, 3/5 majority required)
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50–45
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#437
|
Dec 18, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3875 to S.Amdt. 3874 to H.R. 2764 (Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Ac…
Amendment S.Amdt. 3875 (To provide for the safe redeployment of United States troops from Iraq.)
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Amendment Rejected (24-71, 3/5 majority required)
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24–71
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#436
|
Dec 18, 2007 |
On the Cloture Motion H.R. 2764
(H.R. 2764)
A bill making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes.
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Cloture Motion Rejected (44-51, 3/5 majority required)
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44–51
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#435
|
Dec 17, 2007 |
On the Cloture Motion S. 2248
(S. 2248)
An original bill to amend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978, to modernize and streamline the provisions of that Act, and for other purposes.
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Cloture Motion Agreed to (76-10, 3/5 majority required)
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76–10
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#434
|
Dec 14, 2007 |
On Passage of the Bill H.R. 2419
(H.R. 2419)
A bill to provide for the continuation of agricultural programs through fiscal year 2012, and for other purposes.
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Bill Passed (79-14)
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79–14
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#433
|
Dec 14, 2007 |
On the Conference Report H.R. 1585
(H.R. 1585)
To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe …
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Conference Report Agreed to (90-3)
|
90–3
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#432
|
Dec 14, 2007 |
On Passage of the Bill S. 2338
(S. 2338)
An original bill to modernize and update the National Housing Act and enable the Federal Housing Administration to more effectively reach underserved borrowers, and for other purposes.
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Bill Passed (93-1)
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93–1
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#431
|
Dec 13, 2007 |
On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 3500 to H.R. 2419 (Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act of 2007)
Amendment S.Amdt. 3500 (In the nature of a substitute.)
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Cloture Motion Agreed to (78-12, 3/5 majority required)
|
78–12
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#430
|
Dec 13, 2007 |
On the Motion (Motion to Concur in the Amendment of the House to the Amendment of the Senate to the Text of H.R. 6, with an Amendment)
(H.R. 6)
An Act to move the United States toward greater energy independence and security, to increase the production of clean renewable fuels, to protect consumers, to increase the efficiency of products, b…
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Motion Agreed to (86-8)
|
86–8
|
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#429
|
Dec 13, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3640 to S.Amdt. 3500 to H.R. 2419 (Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act of 2007)
Amendment S.Amdt. 3640 (To prohibit the involuntary acquisition of farmland and grazing land by Federal, State, and local governments for parks, open space, or similar purposes.)
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Amendment Rejected (37-58, 3/5 majority required)
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37–58
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#428
|
Dec 13, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3819 to S.Amdt. 3500 to H.R. 2419 (Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act of 2007)
Amendment S.Amdt. 3819 (To increase funding for critical Farm Bill programs and improve crop insurance.)
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Amendment Rejected (32-63, 3/5 majority required)
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32–63
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#427
|
Dec 13, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3666 to S.Amdt. 3500 to H.R. 2419 (Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act of 2007)
Amendment S.Amdt. 3666 (To modify the provisions relating to unlawful practices under the Packers and Stockyards Act.)
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Amendment Rejected (40-55, 3/5 majority required)
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40–55
|
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#426
|
Dec 13, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3810 to S.Amdt. 3500 to H.R. 2419 (Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act of 2007)
Amendment S.Amdt. 3810 (To improve the adjusted gross income limitation and use the savings to provide additional funding for certain programs and reduce the Federal deficit.)
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Amendment Rejected (48-47, 3/5 majority required)
|
48–47
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#425
|
Dec 13, 2007 |
On the Cloture Motion H.R. 6
(H.R. 6)
An Act to move the United States toward greater energy independence and security, to increase the production of clean renewable fuels, to protect consumers, to increase the efficiency of products, b…
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Cloture Motion Rejected (59-40, 3/5 majority required)
|
59–40
|
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#424
|
Dec 13, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3695 to S.Amdt. 3500 to H.R. 2419 (Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act of 2007)
Amendment S.Amdt. 3695 (To strengthen payment limitations and direct the savings to increase funding for certain programs.)
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Amendment Rejected (56-43, 3/5 majority required)
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56–43
|
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#423
|
Dec 12, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3596 to S.Amdt. 3500 to H.R. 2419 (Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act of 2007)
Amendment S.Amdt. 3596 (To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a pilot program under which agricultural producers may establish and contribute to tax-exempt farm savings accounts in …
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Amendment Rejected (35-58)
|
35–58
|
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#422
|
Dec 12, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3673 to S.Amdt. 3500 to H.R. 2419 (Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act of 2007)
Amendment S.Amdt. 3673 (To improve women's access to heath care services in rural areas and provide improved medical care by reducing the excessive burden the liability system places on the delivery …
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Amendment Rejected (41-53, 3/5 majority required)
|
41–53
|
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#421
|
Dec 12, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3553 to S.Amdt. 3500 to H.R. 2419 (Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act of 2007)
Amendment S.Amdt. 3553 (To limit the tax credit for small wind energy property expenditures to property placed in service in connection with a farm or rural small business.)
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Amendment Rejected (14-79)
|
14–79
|
|
#420
|
Dec 12, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3551 to S.Amdt. 3500 to H.R. 2419 (Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act of 2007)
Amendment S.Amdt. 3551 (To increase funding for the Initiative for Future Agriculture and Food Systems, with an offset.)
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Amendment Rejected (19-75)
|
19–75
|
|
#419
|
Dec 12, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3672 to S.Amdt. 3500 to H.R. 2419 (Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act of 2007)
Amendment S.Amdt. 3672 (To strike a provision relating to market loss assistance for asparagus producers.)
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Amendment Rejected (39-56)
|
39–56
|
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#418
|
Dec 12, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3671 to S.Amdt. 3500 to H.R. 2419 (Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act of 2007)
Amendment S.Amdt. 3671 (To strike the section requiring the establishment of a Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network.)
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Amendment Rejected (37-58)
|
37–58
|
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#417
|
Dec 11, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3711 to S.Amdt. 3500 to H.R. 2419 (Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act of 2007)
Amendment S.Amdt. 3711 (Relative to traditional payments and loans.)
|
Amendment Rejected (37-58)
|
37–58
|
|
#416
|
Dec 7, 2007 |
On the Cloture Motion H.R. 6
(H.R. 6)
An Act to move the United States toward greater energy independence and security, to increase the production of clean renewable fuels, to protect consumers, to increase the efficiency of products, bu…
|
Cloture Motion Rejected (53-42, 3/5 majority required)
|
53–42
|
|
#415
|
Dec 6, 2007 |
On Passage of the Bill H.R. 3996
(H.R. 3996)
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring provisions, and for other purposes.
|
Bill Passed (88-5)
|
88–5
|
|
#414
|
Dec 6, 2007 |
On the Cloture Motion H.R. 3996
(H.R. 3996)
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring provisions, and for other purposes.
|
Cloture Motion Rejected (46-48, 3/5 majority required)
|
46–48
|
|
#413
|
Dec 4, 2007 |
On Passage of the Bill H.R. 3688
(H.R. 3688)
A bill to implement the United States-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement.
|
Bill Passed (77-18)
|
77–18
|
|
#412
|
Nov 16, 2007 |
On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 3500 to H.R. 2419 (Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act of 2007)
Amendment S.Amdt. 3500 (In the nature of a substitute.)
|
Cloture Motion Rejected (55-42, 3/5 majority required)
|
55–42
|
|
#411
|
Nov 16, 2007 |
On the Cloture Motion H.R. 4156
(H.R. 4156)
A bill making emergency supplemental appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes.
|
Cloture Motion Rejected (53-45, 3/5 majority required)
|
53–45
|
|
#410
|
Nov 16, 2007 |
On the Cloture Motion S. 2340
(S. 2340)
A bill making emergency supplemental appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes.
|
Cloture Motion Rejected (45-53, 3/5 majority required)
|
45–53
|
|
#409
|
Nov 14, 2007 |
On the Conference Report H.R. 1429
(H.R. 1429)
A bill to reauthorize the Head Start Act, to improve program quality, to expand access, and for other purposes.
|
Conference Report Agreed to (95-0)
|
95–0
|
|
#408
|
Nov 13, 2007 |
On the Nomination PN776
(PN 776)
Robert M. Dow, Jr., of Illinois, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Illinois
|
Nomination Confirmed (86-0)
|
86–0
|
|
#407
|
Nov 8, 2007 |
On the Nomination PN958
(PN 958)
Michael B. Mukasey, of New York, to be Attorney General
|
Nomination Confirmed (53-40)
|
53–40
|
|
#406
|
Nov 8, 2007 |
On Overriding the Veto H.R. 1495
(H.R. 1495)
A bill to provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, to authorize the Secretary of the Army to construct various projects for improvements to rivers and harbors of t…
|
Veto Overridden (79-14, 2/3 majority required)
|
79–14
|
|
#405
|
Nov 7, 2007 |
On the Motion (Motion to Recede and Amend the Bill)
(H.R. 3043)
A bill making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes.
|
Motion Agreed to (56-37)
|
56–37
|
|
#404
|
Nov 7, 2007 |
On the Motion (Motion to Waive Rule XXVIII, Paragraph 3, Re: H.R. 3043 Conference Report)
(H.R. 3043)
A bill making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes.
|
Motion Rejected (47-46, 3/5 majority required)
|
47–46
|
|
#403
|
Nov 1, 2007 |
On Passage of the Bill H.R. 3963
(H.R. 3963)
A bill to amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to extend and improve the Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes.
|
Bill Passed (64-30)
|
64–30
|
|
#402
|
Nov 1, 2007 |
On the Cloture Motion H.R. 3963
(H.R. 3963)
A bill to amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to extend and improve the Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes.
|
Cloture Motion Agreed to (65-30, 3/5 majority required)
|
65–30
|
|
#401
|
Oct 31, 2007 |
On the Cloture Motion H.R. 3963
(H.R. 3963)
A bill to amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to extend and improve the Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes.
|
Cloture Motion Agreed to (62-33, 3/5 majority required)
|
62–33
|
|
#400
|
Oct 30, 2007 |
On Passage of the Bill S. 294
(S. 294)
A bill to reauthorize Amtrak, and for other purposes.
|
Bill Passed (70-22)
|
70–22
|
|
#399
|
Oct 30, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3467 to S. 294 (Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2007)
Amendment S.Amdt. 3467 (To require Amtrak to disclose the Federal subsidy of every ticket sold for transportation on Amtrak.)
|
Amendment Rejected (27-65)
|
27–65
|
|
#398
|
Oct 30, 2007 |
On the Cloture Motion S. 294
(S. 294)
A bill to reauthorize Amtrak, and for other purposes.
|
Cloture Motion Agreed to (79-13, 3/5 majority required)
|
79–13
|
|
#397
|
Oct 30, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3474 to S. 294 (Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2007)
Amendment S.Amdt. 3474 (To require Amtrak to regularly report to Congress on the profits or losses relating to the provision of food and beverage service and to limit such service on Amtrak rail line…
|
Amendment Rejected (24-67)
|
24–67
|
|
#396
|
Oct 25, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3456 to S. 294 (Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2007)
Amendment S.Amdt. 3456 (To remove the limitation on the number of Amtrak routes available for competitive bid.)
|
Amendment Rejected (27-64)
|
27–64
|
|
#395
|
Oct 25, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3453 to S. 294 (Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2007)
Amendment S.Amdt. 3453 (To prohibit Federal subsidies in excess of specified amounts on any Amtrak train route.)
|
Amendment Rejected (28-66)
|
28–66
|
|
#394
|
Oct 24, 2007 |
On the Cloture Motion S. 2205
(S. 2205)
A bill to authorize the cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain alien students who are long-term United States residents and who entered the United States as children, and for oth…
|
Cloture Motion Rejected (52-44, 3/5 majority required)
|
52–44
|
|
#393
|
Oct 24, 2007 |
On the Nomination PN2
(PN 2)
Leslie Southwick, of Mississippi, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Fifth Circuit
|
Nomination Confirmed (59-38)
|
59–38
|
|
#392
|
Oct 24, 2007 |
On the Cloture Motion PN2
(PN 2)
Leslie Southwick, of Mississippi, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Fifth Circuit
|
Cloture Motion Agreed to (62-35, 3/5 majority required)
|
62–35
|
|
#391
|
Oct 23, 2007 |
On Passage of the Bill H.R. 3043
(H.R. 3043)
A bill making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes.
|
Bill Passed (75-19)
|
75–19
|
|
#390
|
Oct 23, 2007 |
On the Motion (McConnell Motion to Commit H.R. 3043 to the Committee on Appropriations, with Instructions)
(H.R. 3043)
A bill making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes.
|
Motion Rejected (40-54)
|
40–54
|
|
#389
|
Oct 23, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3440 to S.Amdt. 3325 to H.R. 3043 (Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Age…
Amendment S.Amdt. 3440 (Of a perfecting nature.)
|
Amendment Agreed to (88-6)
|
88–6
|
|
#388
|
Oct 23, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3352 to S.Amdt. 3325 to H.R. 3043 (Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Age…
Amendment S.Amdt. 3352 (To prohibit the use of funds to process claims based on illegal work for purposes of receiving Social Security benefits.)
|
Amendment Agreed to (92-2)
|
92–2
|
|
#387
|
Oct 23, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3342 to S.Amdt. 3325 to H.R. 3043 (Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Age…
Amendment S.Amdt. 3342 (To prohibit the use of funds to administer Social Security benefit payments under a totalization agreement with Mexico.)
|
Amendment Agreed to (91-3)
|
91–3
|
|
#386
|
Oct 23, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3400 to S.Amdt. 3325 to H.R. 3043 (Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Age…
Amendment S.Amdt. 3400 (To provide support to Iraqis and Afghans who arrives in the United States under the Special Immigrant Visa program.)
|
Amendment Agreed to (92-0)
|
92–0
|
|
#385
|
Oct 23, 2007 |
On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 3387 to S.Amdt. 3325 to H.R. 3043 (Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Relat…
Amendment S.Amdt. 3387 (To replace non-competitive earmarks for the AFL-CIO with competitive grants.)
|
Motion to Table Agreed to (60-34)
|
60–34
|
|
#384
|
Oct 23, 2007 |
On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 3358 to S.Amdt. 3325 to H.R. 3043 (Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Relat…
Amendment S.Amdt. 3358 (To require Congress to provide health care for all children in the U.S. before funding special interest pork projects.)
|
Motion to Table Agreed to (68-26)
|
68–26
|
|
#383
|
Oct 23, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3437 to S.Amdt. 3325 to H.R. 3043 (Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Age…
Amendment S.Amdt. 3437 (To prohibit the use of funds to modify certain HIV/AIDS funding formulas.)
|
Amendment Agreed to (65-28)
|
65–28
|
|
#382
|
Oct 22, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3347 to S.Amdt. 3325 to H.R. 3043 (Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Age…
Amendment S.Amdt. 3347 (To provide funding for the activities under the Patient Navigator Outreach and Chronic Disease Prevention Act of 2005.)
|
Amendment Agreed to (88-3)
|
88–3
|
|
#381
|
Oct 22, 2007 |
On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 3369 to S.Amdt. 3325 to H.R. 3043 (Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Relat…
Amendment S.Amdt. 3369 (To reduce the total amount appropriated to any program that is rated ineffective by the Office of Management and Budget through the Program Assessment Rating Tool (PART).)
|
Motion to Table Agreed to (68-21)
|
68–21
|
|
#380
|
Oct 18, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3373 to S.Amdt. 3325 to H.R. 3043 (Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Age…
Amendment S.Amdt. 3373 (To increase the amount of funds available for the Office of Labor Management Standards.)
|
Amendment Rejected (46-47)
|
46–47
|
|
#379
|
Oct 18, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3330 to S.Amdt. 3325 to H.R. 3043 (Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Age…
Amendment S.Amdt. 3330 (To prohibit the provision of funds to grantees who perform abortions.)
|
Amendment Rejected (41-52)
|
41–52
|
|
#378
|
Oct 18, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3395 to S.Amdt. 3325 to H.R. 3043 (Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Age…
Amendment S.Amdt. 3395 (To clarify the application of current law.)
|
Amendment Agreed to (68-25)
|
68–25
|
|
#377
|
Oct 18, 2007 |
On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 3321 to S.Amdt. 3325 to H.R. 3043 (Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Relat…
Amendment S.Amdt. 3321 (To provide additional care for pregnant women, mothers, and infants by eliminating a $1,000,000 earmark for a museum dedicated to Woodstock.)
|
Motion to Table Failed (42-52)
|
42–52
|
|
#376
|
Oct 18, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3348 to S.Amdt. 3325 to H.R. 3043 (Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Age…
Amendment S.Amdt. 3348 (To provide funding for the Underground Railroad Educational and Cultural Program.)
|
Amendment Agreed to (81-12)
|
81–12
|
|
#375
|
Oct 18, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3362 to S.Amdt. 3325 to H.R. 3043 (Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Age…
Amendment S.Amdt. 3362 (To increase funding for the Mine Safety and Health Administration.)
|
Amendment Agreed to (89-4)
|
89–4
|
|
#374
|
Oct 18, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3368 to S.Amdt. 3325 to H.R. 3043 (Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Age…
Amendment S.Amdt. 3368 (To provide funding for activities to reduce infections from methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and related infections.)
|
Amendment Agreed to (90-3)
|
90–3
|
|
#373
|
Oct 18, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3338 to S.Amdt. 3325 to H.R. 3043 (Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Age…
Amendment S.Amdt. 3338 (To provide a limitation on funds with respect to the Charles B. Rangel Center for Public Service.)
|
Amendment Rejected (34-61)
|
34–61
|
|
#372
|
Oct 16, 2007 |
On Passage of the Bill H.R. 3093
(H.R. 3093)
A bill making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, and Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes.
|
Bill Passed (75-19)
|
75–19
|
|
#371
|
Oct 16, 2007 |
On the Motion (Motion to Commit H.R.3093 to the Committee on Appropriations, with Instructions)
(H.R. 3093)
A bill making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, and Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes.
|
Motion Rejected (44-50)
|
44–50
|
|
#370
|
Oct 16, 2007 |
On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 3277 to H.R. 3093 (Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008)
Amendment S.Amdt. 3277 (To prohibit funds from being used in contravention of section 642(a) of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996.)
|
Motion to Table Agreed to (52-42)
|
52–42
|
|
#369
|
Oct 16, 2007 |
On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 3313 to H.R. 3093 (Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008)
Amendment S.Amdt. 3313 (To set aside $75,000,000 of the funds appropriated under the heading State and Local Law Enforcement Assistance for activities that support State and local law enforcement age…
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Motion to Table Agreed to (50-42)
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50–42
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#368
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Oct 16, 2007 |
On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 3317 to H.R. 3093 (Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008)
Amendment S.Amdt. 3317 (To provide, in a fiscally responsible manner, additional funding for United States attorneys to prosecute violent crimes in Indian country.)
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Motion to Table Agreed to (62-31)
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62–31
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#367
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Oct 16, 2007 |
On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 3295 to H.R. 3093 (Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008)
Amendment S.Amdt. 3295 (To increase funding for the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program and offset the increase by reducing NASA funding.)
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Motion to Table Agreed to (68-25)
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68–25
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#366
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Oct 16, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3294 to H.R. 3093 (Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008)
Amendment S.Amdt. 3294 (To increase funding for the United States Marshals Service to ensure full funding for the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006 and offset the increase by reducin…
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Amendment Agreed to (91-0)
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91–0
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#365
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Oct 16, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3289 to H.R. 3093 (Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008)
Amendment S.Amdt. 3289 (To prevent Federal employees from purchasing unnecessary first-class or premium-class airline tickets at taxpayers' expense.)
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Amendment Agreed to (90-0)
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90–0
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#364
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Oct 15, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3260 to H.R. 3093 (Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008)
Amendment S.Amdt. 3260 (To prohibit the use of any funds made available in this Act in a manner that is inconsistent with the trade remedy laws of the United States, and for other purposes.)
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Amendment Agreed to (85-3)
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85–3
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#363
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Oct 4, 2007 |
On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 3243 to H.R. 3093 (Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008)
Amendment S.Amdt. 3243 (To provide $1,680,000 to investigate and prosecute unsolved civil rights crimes in a fiscally responsible manner by prioritizing spending.)
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Motion to Table Agreed to (61-31)
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61–31
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#362
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Oct 3, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3164 to H.R. 3222 (Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2008)
Amendment S.Amdt. 3164 (To safely redeploy United States troops from Iraq.)
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Amendment Rejected (28-68, 3/5 majority required)
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28–68
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#361
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Oct 3, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3117 to H.R. 3222 (Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2008)
Amendment S.Amdt. 3117 (To improve the security of United States borders.)
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Amendment Agreed to (95-1)
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95–1
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#360
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Oct 2, 2007 |
On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 3126 to H.R. 3222 (Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2008)
Amendment S.Amdt. 3126 (To prohibit waivers for enlistment in the Armed Forces of individuals with certain felony offenses.)
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Motion to Table Agreed to (53-41)
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53–41
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#359
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Oct 1, 2007 |
On Passage of the Bill H.R. 1585
(H.R. 1585)
To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe …
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Bill Passed (92-3)
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92–3
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#358
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Oct 1, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3058 to S.Amdt. 2011 to H.R. 1585 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008)
Amendment S.Amdt. 3058 (To provide for certain public-private competition requirements.)
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Amendment Agreed to (51-44)
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51–44
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#357
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Sep 27, 2007 |
On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 2011 to H.R. 1585 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2011 (In the nature of a substitute.)
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Cloture Motion Agreed to (89-6, 3/5 majority required)
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89–6
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#356
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Sep 27, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2196 to S.Amdt. 2011 to H.R. 1585 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2196 (To eliminate wasteful spending and improve the management of counter-drug intelligence.)
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Amendment Rejected (26-69)
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26–69
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#355
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Sep 27, 2007 |
On the Joint Resolution H.J.Res. 52
(H.J.Res. 52)
A joint resolution making continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2008, and for other purposes.
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Joint Resolution Passed (94-1)
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94–1
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#354
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Sep 27, 2007 |
On the Joint Resolution H.J.Res. 43
(H.J.Res. 43)
A joint resolution increasing the statutory limit on the public debt.
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Joint Resolution Passed (53-42)
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53–42
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#353
|
Sep 27, 2007 |
On the Motion (Motion to Concur in the Amendments of the House to the Amendments of the Senate to H.R.976)
(H.R. 976)
An act to amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to extend and improve the Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes.
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Motion Agreed to (67-29)
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67–29
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#352
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Sep 27, 2007 |
On the Cloture Motion H.R. 976
(H.R. 976)
An act to amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to extend and improve the Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes.
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Cloture Motion Agreed to (69-30, 3/5 majority required)
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69–30
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#351
|
Sep 27, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3047 to S.Amdt. 2011 to H.R. 1585 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008)
Amendment S.Amdt. 3047 (To require comprehensive study and support for criminal investigations and prosecutions by State and local law enforcement officials.)
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Amendment Agreed to (96-3)
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96–3
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#350
|
Sep 27, 2007 |
On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 3035 to H.R. 1585 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008)
Amendment S.Amdt. 3035 (To provide Federal assistance to States, local jurisdictions, and Indian tribes to prosecute hate crimes, and for other purposes.)
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Cloture Motion Agreed to (60-39, 3/5 majority required)
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60–39
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#349
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Sep 26, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3017 to S.Amdt. 2011 to H.R. 1585 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008)
Amendment S.Amdt. 3017 (To express the sense of the Senate regarding Iran.)
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Amendment Agreed to (76-22, 3/5 majority required)
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76–22
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#348
|
Sep 26, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2997 to S.Amdt. 2011 to H.R. 1585 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2997 (To express the sense of Congress on federalism in Iraq.)
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Amendment Agreed to (75-23, 3/5 majority required)
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75–23
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#347
|
Sep 24, 2007 |
On the Conference Report H.R. 1495
(H.R. 1495)
A bill to provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, to authorize the Secretary of the Army to construct various projects for improvements to rivers and harbors of t…
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Conference Report Agreed to (81-12)
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81–12
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#346
|
Sep 21, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2898 to S.Amdt. 2011 to H.R. 1585 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2898 (To provide for a reduction and transition of United States forces in Iraq.)
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Amendment Rejected (47-47, 3/5 majority required)
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47–47
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#345
|
Sep 20, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2924 to S.Amdt. 2011 to H.R. 1585 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2924 (To safely redeploy United States troops from Iraq.)
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Amendment Rejected (28-70, 3/5 majority required)
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28–70
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#344
|
Sep 20, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2934 to S.Amdt. 2011 to H.R. 1585 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2934 (To express the sense of the Senate that General David H. Petraeus, Commanding General, Multi-National Force-Iraq, deserves the full support of the Senate and strongly condemn …
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Amendment Agreed to (72-25, 3/5 majority required)
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72–25
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#343
|
Sep 20, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2947 to S.Amdt. 2011 to H.R. 1585 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2947 (To reaffirm strong support for all the men and women of the United States Armed Forces and to strongly condemn attacks on the honor, integrity, and patriotism of any individua…
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Amendment Rejected (50-47, 3/5 majority required)
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50–47
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#342
|
Sep 19, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2918 to S.Amdt. 2011 to H.R. 1585 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2918 (To express the sense of Congress on Department of Defense policy regarding dwell time.)
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Amendment Rejected (55-45, 3/5 majority required)
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55–45
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#341
|
Sep 19, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2909 to S.Amdt. 2011 to H.R. 1585 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2909 (To specify minimum periods between deployment of units and members of the Armed Forces deployed for Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom.)
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Amendment Rejected (56-44, 3/5 majority required)
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56–44
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#340
|
Sep 19, 2007 |
On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 2022 to S.Amdt. 2011 to H.R. 1585 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2022 (To restore habeas corpus for those detained by the United States.)
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Cloture Motion Rejected (56-43, 3/5 majority required)
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56–43
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#339
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Sep 18, 2007 |
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 1257
(S. 1257)
A bill to provide the District of Columbia a voting seat and the State of Utah an additional seat in the House of Representatives.
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Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (57-42, 3/5 majority required)
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57–42
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#338
|
Sep 18, 2007 |
On Passage of the Bill H.R. 1124
(H.R. 1124)
A bill to extend the District of Columbia College Access Act of 1999.
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Bill Passed (96-0)
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96–0
|
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#337
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Sep 18, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2888 to H.R. 1124 (No short title on file)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2888 (To prohibit the Federal Government from favoring public colleges and universities over private colleges and universities under the District of Columbia College Access Act of 1…
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Amendment Rejected (38-59)
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38–59
|
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#336
|
Sep 12, 2007 |
On Passage of the Bill H.R. 3074
(H.R. 3074)
A bill making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes.
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Bill Passed (88-7)
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88–7
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#335
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Sep 12, 2007 |
On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 2814 to H.R. 3074 (Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2…
Amendment S.Amdt. 2812 (To prohibit the use of funds for the construction of a baseball facility in Billings, Montana, and to reduce the amounts made available for the Economic Development Initiative…
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Motion to Table Agreed to (63-32)
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63–32
|
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#334
|
Sep 12, 2007 |
On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 2844 to H.R. 3074 (Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2…
Amendment S.Amdt. 2844 (To provide a system for better construction and maintenance of America's aging bridge infrastructure by spending American tax dollars more effectively and efficiently.)
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Motion to Table Agreed to (56-37)
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56–37
|
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#333
|
Sep 11, 2007 |
On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 2811 to H.R. 3074 (Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2…
Amendment S.Amdt. 2811 (To prohibit the use of funds made available under this Act for bicycle paths so that the funds can be used to improve bridge and road safety.)
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Motion to Table Agreed to (80-18)
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80–18
|
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#332
|
Sep 11, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2842 to H.R. 3074 (Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2842 (To ensure that every motor carrier entering the United States through the cross-border motor carrier demonstration program is inspected and meets all applicable safety standar…
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Amendment Rejected (29-69)
|
29–69
|
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#331
|
Sep 11, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2797 to H.R. 3074 (Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2797 (To prohibit the establishment of a program that allows Mexican truck drivers to operate beyond the commercial zones near the Mexican border.)
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Amendment Agreed to (75-23)
|
75–23
|
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#330
|
Sep 11, 2007 |
On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 2810 to H.R. 3074 (Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2…
Amendment S.Amdt. 2810 (To prohibit funds appropriated under title I from being used for earmarks until all structurally deficient and functionally obsolete bridges have been repaired, with limited e…
|
Motion to Table Agreed to (82-14)
|
82–14
|
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#329
|
Sep 10, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2792 to S.Amdt. 2791 to H.R. 3074 (Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriati…
Amendment S.Amdt. 2792 (To expand the extension of authority of the Secretary of Transportation and provide additional obligation authority for the highway bridge program.)
|
Amendment Agreed to (60-33)
|
60–33
|
|
#328
|
Sep 10, 2007 |
On the Nomination PN353
(PN 353)
Janis Lynn Sammartino, of California, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of California
|
Nomination Confirmed (90-0)
|
90–0
|
|
#327
|
Sep 10, 2007 |
On the Nomination PN25
(PN 25)
William Lindsay Osteen, Jr., of North Carolina, to be United States District Judge for the Middle District of North Carolina
|
Nomination Confirmed (86-0)
|
86–0
|
|
#326
|
Sep 7, 2007 |
On the Conference Report H.R. 2669
(H.R. 2669)
A bill to provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 601 of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2008.
|
Conference Report Agreed to (79-12)
|
79–12
|
|
#325
|
Sep 6, 2007 |
On Passage of the Bill H.R. 2764
(H.R. 2764)
A bill making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes.
|
Bill Passed (81-12)
|
81–12
|
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#324
|
Sep 6, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2704 to H.R. 2764 (Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2008)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2704 (To provide that none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this Act for "Contribution to the International Development Association" may be made available fo…
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Amendment Rejected (33-60)
|
33–60
|
|
#323
|
Sep 6, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2716 to H.R. 2764 (Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2008)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2716 (To provide for the spending of $106,763,000 on programs that save children's lives, such as the President's Malaria Initiative, rather than lower priority programs, such as th…
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Amendment Rejected (46-47)
|
46–47
|
|
#322
|
Sep 6, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2773 to H.R. 2764 (Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2008)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2773 (To ensure that the United States contribution to the United Nations is not being lost to waste, fraud, abuse or corruption by maximizing the public transparency of all United …
|
Amendment Agreed to (92-1)
|
92–1
|
|
#321
|
Sep 6, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2774 to H.R. 2764 (Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2008)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2774 (To prohibit the use of funds by international organizations, agencies, and entities that require the registration of, or taxes guns owned by citizens of the United States.)
|
Amendment Agreed to (81-10)
|
81–10
|
|
#320
|
Sep 6, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2708 to H.R. 2764 (Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2008)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2708 (To prevent contributions to organizations that perform or promote abortion as a method of family planning.)
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Amendment Rejected (40-54)
|
40–54
|
|
#319
|
Sep 6, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2719 to H.R. 2764 (Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2008)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2719 (To prohibit the application of certain restrictive eligibility requirements to foreign nongovernmental organizations with respect to the provision of assistance under part I o…
|
Amendment Agreed to (53-41)
|
53–41
|
|
#318
|
Sep 6, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2707 to H.R. 2764 (Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2008)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2707 (To prohibit funding of organizations that support coercive abortion.)
|
Amendment Agreed to (48-45)
|
48–45
|
|
#317
|
Sep 6, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2700 to H.R. 2764 (Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2008)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2700 (To strike the provision in section 113 that increases the limit on the United States' share for United Nations peacekeeping operations during fiscal year 2008 from 25 percent …
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Amendment Rejected (30-63)
|
30–63
|
|
#316
|
Sep 6, 2007 |
On Passage of the Bill H.R. 2642
(H.R. 2642)
A bill making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes.
|
Bill Passed (92-1)
|
92–1
|
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#315
|
Sep 6, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2673 to H.R. 2642 (Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2008)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2673 (To limit the cases in which funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this Act may be used to convert to contractor performance an activity or function of the Departme…
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Amendment Agreed to (52-39)
|
52–39
|
|
#314
|
Sep 6, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2662 to H.R. 2642 (Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2008)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2662 (To prohibit the use of funds to expand the boundaries or size of the Pinon Canyon Maneuver Site, Colorado.)
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Amendment Agreed to (47-45)
|
47–45
|
|
#313
|
Sep 6, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2687 to H.R. 2642 (Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2008)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2687 (To provide funding for security associated with the national party conventions.)
|
Amendment Agreed to (76-15)
|
76–15
|
|
#312
|
Sep 5, 2007 |
On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 2686 to H.R. 2642 (Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2008)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2686 (To strike section 225, relating to a prohibition on the disposal of Department of Veterans Affairs lands and improvements at West Los Angeles Medical Center, California.)
|
Motion to Table Agreed to (66-25)
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66–25
|
|
#311
|
Sep 4, 2007 |
On the Nomination PN688
(PN 688)
Jim Nussle, of Iowa, to be Director of the Office of Management and Budget
|
Nomination Confirmed (69-24)
|
69–24
|
|
#310
|
Aug 3, 2007 |
On Passage of the Bill S. 2011
(S. 2011)
A bill entitled "The Protect America Act of 2007".
|
Bill Defeated (43-45, 3/5 majority required)
|
43–45
|
|
#309
|
Aug 3, 2007 |
On Passage of the Bill S. 1927
(S. 1927)
A bill to amend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 to provide additional procedures for authorizing certain acquisitions of foreign intelligence information and for other purposes.
|
Bill Passed (60-28, 3/5 majority required)
|
60–28
|
|
#308
|
Aug 3, 2007 |
On the Nomination PN253
(PN 253)
Timothy D. DeGiusti, of Oklahoma, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Oklahoma
|
Nomination Confirmed (96-0)
|
96–0
|
|
#307
|
Aug 2, 2007 |
On Passage of the Bill H.R. 976
(H.R. 976)
A bill to amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to reauthorize the State Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes.
|
Bill Passed (68-31)
|
68–31
|
|
#306
|
Aug 2, 2007 |
On the Motion (Motion to Waive CBA on Baucus Amdt. No. 2530)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2530 (In the nature of a substitute.)
|
Motion Agreed to (67-32, 3/5 majority required)
|
67–32
|
|
#305
|
Aug 2, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2577 to S.Amdt. 2530 to H.R. 976 (Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2007)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2577 (To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for cooperative governing of individual health insurance coverage offered in interstate commerce.)
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Amendment Rejected (37-62)
|
37–62
|
|
#304
|
Aug 2, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2562 to S.Amdt. 2530 to H.R. 976 (Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2007)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2562 (To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the 15-year straight-line cost recovery for qualified leasehold improvements and qualified restaurant improveme…
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Amendment Rejected (49-50, 3/5 majority required)
|
49–50
|
|
#303
|
Aug 2, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2620 to S.Amdt. 2530 to H.R. 976 (Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2007)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2620 (To increase access to health insurance for low-income children based on actual need, as adjusted for cost-of-living.)
|
Amendment Rejected (21-78)
|
21–78
|
|
#302
|
Aug 2, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2535 to S.Amdt. 2530 to H.R. 976 (Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2007)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2535 (To codify the unborn child rule.)
|
Amendment Rejected (49-50)
|
49–50
|
|
#301
|
Aug 2, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2596 to S.Amdt. 2530 to H.R. 976 (Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2007)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2596 (To require individuals who are eligible for SCHIP and employer-sponsored coverage to use the employer-sponsored coverage instead of SCHIP.)
|
Amendment Rejected (35-64)
|
35–64
|
|
#300
|
Aug 2, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2627 to S.Amdt. 2530 to H.R. 976 (Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2007)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2627 (To ensure that children and pregnant women whose family income exceeds 200 percent of the poverty line and who have access to employer-sponsored coverage receive premium assis…
|
Amendment Rejected (37-62)
|
37–62
|
|
#299
|
Aug 2, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2537 to S.Amdt. 2530 to H.R. 976 (Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2007)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2537 (To minimize the erosion of private health coverage.)
|
Amendment Rejected (37-62)
|
37–62
|
|
#298
|
Aug 2, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2579 to S.Amdt. 2530 to H.R. 976 (Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2007)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2579 (To exclude individuals with alternative minimum tax liability from eligibility for SCHIP coverage.)
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Amendment Rejected (42-57)
|
42–57
|
|
#297
|
Aug 2, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2540 to S.Amdt. 2530 to H.R. 976 (Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2007)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2540 (To prohibit a State from using SCHIP funds to provide coverage for nonpregnant adults until the State first demonstrates that it has adequately covered targeted low-income chi…
|
Amendment Rejected (43-55)
|
43–55
|
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#296
|
Aug 2, 2007 |
On the Motion (Motion to Waive CBA Graham Amdt. No 2558 As Modified)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2558 (To sunset the increase in the tax on tobacco products on September 30, 2012.)
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Motion Rejected (39-60, 3/5 majority required)
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39–60
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#295
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Aug 2, 2007 |
On the Motion (Motion to Waive CBA Specter Amdt. 2557)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2557 (To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reset the rate of tax under the alternative minimum tax at 24 percent.)
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Motion Rejected (47-52, 3/5 majority required)
|
47–52
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#294
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Aug 2, 2007 |
On the Motion (Motion to Concur in the Amendment of the House to S.1)
(S. 1)
A bill to provide greater transparency in the legislative process.
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Motion Agreed to (83-14)
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83–14
|
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#293
|
Aug 2, 2007 |
On the Cloture Motion S. 1
(S. 1)
A bill to provide greater transparency in the legislative process.
|
Cloture Motion Agreed to (80-17, 2/3 majority required)
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80–17
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#292
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Aug 1, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2602 to S.Amdt. 2530 to H.R. 976 (Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2007)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2602 (To provide sufficient funding and incentives to increase the enrollment of uninsured children.)
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Amendment Rejected (36-60)
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36–60
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#291
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Aug 1, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2593 to S.Amdt. 2530 to H.R. 976 (Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2007)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2593 (To provide a perfecting amendment.)
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Amendment Rejected (35-61)
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35–61
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#290
|
Aug 1, 2007 |
On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 2547 to S.Amdt. 2530 to H.R. 976 (Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2007)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2547 (To eliminate the exception for certain States to cover children under SCHIP whose income exceeds 300 percent of the Federal poverty level.)
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Motion to Table Agreed to (53-43)
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53–43
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#289
|
Aug 1, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2554 to S.Amdt. 2530 to H.R. 976 (Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2007)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2554 (To amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to provide for a 60-vote point of order against legislation that includes a Federal excise tax rate increase which disproportiona…
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Amendment Rejected (32-64)
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32–64
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#288
|
Aug 1, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2587 to S.Amdt. 2530 to H.R. 976 (Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2007)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2587 (To limit the matching rate for coverage other than for low-income children or pregnant women covered through a waiver and to prohibit any new waivers for coverage of adults ot…
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Amendment Rejected (42-53)
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42–53
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#287
|
Aug 1, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2538 to S.Amdt. 2530 to H.R. 976 (Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2007)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2538 (To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create a Disease Prevention and Treatment Research Trust Fund.)
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Amendment Rejected (26-58)
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26–58
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#286
|
Jul 31, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2536 to S.Amdt. 2530 to H.R. 976 (Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2007)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2536 (To standardize the determination of income for purposes of eligibility for SCHIP.)
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Amendment Rejected (37-59)
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37–59
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#285
|
Jul 30, 2007 |
On the Cloture Motion H.R. 976
(H.R. 976)
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax relief for small businesses, and for other purposes.
|
Cloture Motion Agreed to (80-0, 3/5 majority required)
|
80–0
|
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#284
|
Jul 26, 2007 |
On the Conference Report H.R. 1
(H.R. 1)
A bill to provide for the implementation of the recommendations of the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States.
|
Conference Report Agreed to (85-8)
|
85–8
|
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#283
|
Jul 26, 2007 |
On the Motion to Recommit H.R. 1
(H.R. 1)
A bill to provide for the implementation of the recommendations of the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States.
|
Motion to Recommit Rejected (26-67)
|
26–67
|
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#282
|
Jul 26, 2007 |
On Passage of the Bill H.R. 2638
(H.R. 2638)
A bill making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Securityfor the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes.
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Bill Passed (89-4)
|
89–4
|
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#281
|
Jul 26, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2481 to S.Amdt. 2383 to H.R. 2638 (Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2008)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2481 (To prohibit the use of funds to remove offenses from the list of criminal offenses disqualifying individuals from receiving TWIC cards.)
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Amendment Agreed to (93-1)
|
93–1
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#280
|
Jul 26, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2498 to S.Amdt. 2383 to H.R. 2638 (Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2008)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2498 (To prohibit funds made available in this Act from being used to implement a rule or regulation related to certain petitions for aliens to perform temporary labor in the United…
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Amendment Agreed to (51-43)
|
51–43
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#279
|
Jul 26, 2007 |
On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 2405 to S.Amdt. 2383 to H.R. 2638 (Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2008)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2405 (To make $300,000,000 available for grants to States to carry out the REAL ID Act of 2005.)
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Motion to Table Agreed to (50-44)
|
50–44
|
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#278
|
Jul 26, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2480 to S.Amdt. 2383 to H.R. 2638 (Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2008)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2480 (To ensure control over the United States borders and strengthen enforcement of the immigration laws.)
|
Amendment Agreed to (89-1)
|
89–1
|
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#277
|
Jul 25, 2007 |
On the Decision of the Chair S.Amdt. 2412 to S.Amdt. 2383 to H.R. 2638 (Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2008)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2412 (To ensure control over the United States borders and strengthen enforcement of the immigration laws.)
|
Decision of Chair Sustained (52-44)
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52–44
|
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#276
|
Jul 24, 2007 |
On the Joint Resolution H.J.Res. 44
(H.J.Res. 44)
Joint resolution approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003, and for other purposes.
|
Joint Resolution Passed (93-1)
|
93–1
|
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#275
|
Jul 24, 2007 |
On Passage of the Bill S. 1642
(S. 1642)
A bill to extend the authorization of programs under the Higher Education Act of 1965, and for other purposes.
|
Bill Passed (95-0)
|
95–0
|
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#274
|
Jul 24, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2381 to S.Amdt. 2369 to S. 1642 (Higher Education Amendments of 2007)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2381 (To provide for a demonstration and certification regarding the use of certain Federal funds.)
|
Amendment Agreed to (93-0)
|
93–0
|
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#273
|
Jul 23, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2376 to S. 1642 (Higher Education Amendments of 2007)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2376 (To provide for a Federal supplemental loan program.)
|
Amendment Rejected (37-54)
|
37–54
|
|
#272
|
Jul 20, 2007 |
On Passage of the Bill H.R. 2669
(H.R. 2669)
A bill to provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 601 of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2008.
|
Bill Passed (78-18)
|
78–18
|
|
#271
|
Jul 20, 2007 |
On the Motion (Motion to Waive C.B.A. re: Kyl Amdt. No. 2353)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2353 (To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the individual alternative minimum tax.)
|
Motion Rejected (47-49, 3/5 majority required)
|
47–49
|
|
#270
|
Jul 20, 2007 |
On the Motion (Motion to Waive CBA Kerry Amdt. No. 2364.)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2364 (A sense of the Senate relative to the Alternative Minimum Tax.)
|
Motion Rejected (48-48, 3/5 majority required)
|
48–48
|
|
#269
|
Jul 19, 2007 |
On the Motion (Motion to Waive CBA Dole Amdt. No. 2350)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2350 (To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require individuals voting in person to present photo identification.)
|
Motion Rejected (42-54, 3/5 majority required)
|
42–54
|
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#268
|
Jul 19, 2007 |
On the Motion (Motion to Waive CBA DeMint Amdt. 2362)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2362 (To repeal the sunset of the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001 with respect to the expansion of the adoption credit and adoption assistance programs.)
|
Motion Rejected (48-48, 3/5 majority required)
|
48–48
|
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#267
|
Jul 19, 2007 |
On the Motion (Motion to Waive CBA Landrieu Amdt. No. 2363)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2363 (A sense of the Senate relative to the adoption tax credit)
|
Motion Rejected (48-48, 3/5 majority required)
|
48–48
|
|
#266
|
Jul 19, 2007 |
On the Motion (Motion to Waive CBA Cornyn Amdt No. 2339)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2339 (To provide interim relief for shortages in employment-based visas for aliens with extraordinary ability and advanced degrees and for nurses.)
|
Motion Rejected (55-40, 3/5 majority required)
|
55–40
|
|
#265
|
Jul 19, 2007 |
On the Motion (Motion to Waive CBA Sununu Amdt. No. 2341)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2341 (To permanently extend certain education-related tax incentives.)
|
Motion Rejected (47-48, 3/5 majority required)
|
47–48
|
|
#264
|
Jul 19, 2007 |
On the Motion (Motion to Waive CBA Schumer Amdt. No. 2361)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2361 (A sense of the Senate relative to tax policy.)
|
Motion Rejected (48-48, 3/5 majority required)
|
48–48
|
|
#263
|
Jul 19, 2007 |
On the Motion (Motion to Waive CBA Ensign Amdt. No. 2355)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2355 (To reduce document fraud, prevent identity theft, and preserve the integrity of the Social Security system, by ensuring that individuals are not able to receive Social Securit…
|
Motion Rejected (57-40, 3/5 majority required)
|
57–40
|
|
#262
|
Jul 19, 2007 |
On the Motion (Motion to Waive CBA Stabenow Amdt. No 2358)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2356 (Relative to illegal aliens qualifying for Social Security benefits; and Relative to I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby.)
|
Motion Rejected (53-44, 3/5 majority required)
|
53–44
|
|
#261
|
Jul 19, 2007 |
On the Motion (Motion to Waive CBA Collins Amdt. No. 2340)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2340 (To provide limited immunity for reports of suspicious behavior and response.)
|
Motion Rejected (57-39, 3/5 majority required)
|
57–39
|
|
#260
|
Jul 19, 2007 |
On the Motion (Motion to Waive CBA DeMint Amdt. No. 2352)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2352 (To amend the National Labor Relations Act to ensure the right of employees to a secret-ballot election conducted by the National Labor Relations Board.)
|
Motion Rejected (42-54, 3/5 majority required)
|
42–54
|
|
#259
|
Jul 19, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2351 to S.Amdt. 2327 to H.R. 2669 (College Cost Reduction Act of 2007)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2351 (To express the sense of the Senate on the detainees of Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.)
|
Amendment Agreed to (94-3)
|
94–3
|
|
#258
|
Jul 19, 2007 |
On the Motion (Motion to Waive CBA Re: Coleman Amdt. No. 2334)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2334 (To prevent the Federal Communications Commission from repromulgating the fairness doctrine.)
|
Motion Rejected (49-48, 3/5 majority required)
|
49–48
|
|
#257
|
Jul 19, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2333 to S.Amdt. 2327 to H.R. 2669 (College Cost Reduction Act of 2007)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2333 (To strike the provisions relating to loan forgiveness for public service employees.)
|
Amendment Rejected (42-55)
|
42–55
|
|
#256
|
Jul 19, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2337 to S.Amdt. 2327 to H.R. 2669 (College Cost Reduction Act of 2007)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2337 (To amend the special allowance payments.)
|
Amendment Rejected (35-62)
|
35–62
|
|
#255
|
Jul 19, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2330 to S.Amdt. 2327 to H.R. 2669 (College Cost Reduction Act of 2007)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2330 (To amend the amounts appropriated for Promise Grants for fiscal years 2014 through 2017.)
|
Amendment Agreed to (52-45)
|
52–45
|
|
#254
|
Jul 19, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2329 to S.Amdt. 2327 to H.R. 2669 (College Cost Reduction Act of 2007)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2329 (To increase the amount appropriated for the college access partnership grant program.)
|
Amendment Agreed to (73-24)
|
73–24
|
|
#253
|
Jul 18, 2007 |
On the Motion to Proceed H.R. 2669
(H.R. 2669)
A bill to provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 601 of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2008.
|
Motion to Proceed Agreed to (49-48)
|
49–48
|
|
#252
|
Jul 18, 2007 |
On the Motion (Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Levin Amdt. No. 2087)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2087 (To provide for a reduction and transition of United States forces in Iraq.)
|
Motion Rejected (52-47, 3/5 majority required)
|
52–47
|
|
#251
|
Jul 18, 2007 |
On the Motion (Motion to Instruct Sgt. At Arms)
(H.R. 1585)
To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe …
|
Motion Agreed to (37-23)
|
37–23
|
|
#250
|
Jul 17, 2007 |
On the Motion (Motion to Instruct the Sgt. at Arms)
(H.R. 1585)
To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe …
|
Motion Agreed to (41-37)
|
41–37
|
|
#249
|
Jul 17, 2007 |
On the Motion (Motion to Instruct the Sgt. At Arms)
(H.R. 1585)
To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe …
|
Motion Rejected (44-47)
|
44–47
|
|
#248
|
Jul 17, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2100 to S.Amdt. 2011 to H.R. 1585 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2100 (To express the sense of the Senate that it is in the national security interest of the United States that Iraq not become a failed state and a safe haven for terrorists.)
|
Amendment Agreed to (94-3)
|
94–3
|
|
#247
|
Jul 13, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2135 to S.Amdt. 2011 to H.R. 1585 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2135 (Relative to bringing Osama bin Laden and other leaders of al Qaeda to justice.)
|
Amendment Agreed to (87-1)
|
87–1
|
|
#246
|
Jul 12, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2019 to S.Amdt. 2011 to H.R. 1585 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2019 (To provide for the care and management of wounded warriors.)
|
Amendment Agreed to (94-0)
|
94–0
|
|
#245
|
Jul 12, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2024 to S.Amdt. 2011 to H.R. 1585 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2024 (To state the policy of the United States on the protection of the United States and its allies against Iranian ballistic missiles.)
|
Amendment Agreed to (90-5)
|
90–5
|
|
#244
|
Jul 11, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2078 to H.R. 1585 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2078 (To express the sense of Congress on length of time between deployments for members of the Armed Forces.)
|
Amendment Rejected (41-55, 3/5 majority required)
|
41–55
|
|
#243
|
Jul 11, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2032 to S.Amdt. 2011 to H.R. 1585 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2032 (To limit the length of deployment of members of the Armed Forced for Operation Iraqi Freedom.)
|
Amendment Rejected (52-45, 3/5 majority required)
|
52–45
|
|
#242
|
Jul 11, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2073 to S.Amdt. 2011 to H.R. 1585 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2073 (To require a report on support provided by the Government of Iran for attacks against coalition forces in Iraq.)
|
Amendment Agreed to (97-0)
|
97–0
|
|
#241
|
Jul 11, 2007 |
On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 2012 to S.Amdt. 2011 to H.R. 1585 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008)
Amendment S.Amdt. 2012 (To specify minimum periods between deployment of units and members of the Armed Forces for Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom.)
|
Cloture Motion Rejected (56-41, 3/5 majority required)
|
56–41
|
|
#240
|
Jul 9, 2007 |
On the Nomination PN347
(PN 347)
Janet T. Neff, of Michigan, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Michigan
|
Nomination Confirmed (83-4)
|
83–4
|
|
#239
|
Jul 9, 2007 |
On the Nomination PN23
(PN 23)
Liam O'Grady, of Virginia, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Virginia
|
Nomination Confirmed (88-0)
|
88–0
|
|
#238
|
Jun 28, 2007 |
On the Nomination PN252
(PN 252)
Richard Sullivan, of New York, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of New York
|
Nomination Confirmed (99-0)
|
99–0
|
|
#237
|
Jun 28, 2007 |
On the Nomination PN30
(PN 30)
Benjamin Hale Settle, of Washington, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Washington
|
Nomination Confirmed (99-0)
|
99–0
|
|
#236
|
Jun 28, 2007 |
On the Nomination PN599
(PN 599)
Lt. Gen. Douglas E. Lute, in the Army, to be Lieutenant General
|
Nomination Confirmed (94-4)
|
94–4
|
|
#235
|
Jun 28, 2007 |
On the Cloture Motion S. 1639
(S. 1639)
A bill to provide for comprehensive immigration reform and for other purposes.
|
Cloture Motion Rejected (46-53, 3/5 majority required)
|
46–53
|
|
#234
|
Jun 27, 2007 |
On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 1934 to S. 1639 (No short title on file)
Amendment S.Amdt. 1934 (Of a perfecting nature.)
|
Motion to Table Failed (45-52)
|
45–52
|
|
#233
|
Jun 27, 2007 |
On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 1934 to S. 1639 (No short title on file)
Amendment S.Amdt. 1934 (Of a perfecting nature.)
|
Motion to Table Agreed to (55-40)
|
55–40
|
|
#232
|
Jun 27, 2007 |
On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 1934 to S. 1639 (No short title on file)
Amendment S.Amdt. 1934 (Of a perfecting nature.)
|
Motion to Table Agreed to (56-41)
|
56–41
|
|
#231
|
Jun 27, 2007 |
On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 1934 to S. 1639 (No short title on file)
Amendment S.Amdt. 1934 (Of a perfecting nature.)
|
Motion to Table Agreed to (57-40)
|
57–40
|
|
#230
|
Jun 27, 2007 |
On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 1934 to S. 1639 (No short title on file)
Amendment S.Amdt. 1934 (Of a perfecting nature.)
|
Motion to Table Agreed to (79-18)
|
79–18
|
|
#229
|
Jun 27, 2007 |
On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 1934 to S. 1639 (No short title on file)
Amendment S.Amdt. 1934 (Of a perfecting nature.)
|
Motion to Table Agreed to (53-45)
|
53–45
|
|
#228
|
Jun 26, 2007 |
On the Cloture Motion S. 1639
(S. 1639)
A bill to provide for comprehensive immigration reform and for other purposes.
|
Cloture Motion Agreed to (64-35, 3/5 majority required)
|
64–35
|
|
#227
|
Jun 26, 2007 |
On the Cloture Motion H.R. 800
(H.R. 800)
A bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act to establish an efficient system to enable employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations, to provide for mandatory injunctions for unfair lab…
|
Cloture Motion Rejected (51-48, 3/5 majority required)
|
51–48
|
|
#226
|
Jun 21, 2007 |
On Passage of the Bill H.R. 6
(H.R. 6)
An Act to move the United States toward greater energy independence and security, to increase the production of clean renewable fuels, to protect consumers from price gouging, to increase the energy …
|
Bill Passed (65-27)
|
65–27
|
|
#225
|
Jun 21, 2007 |
On the Cloture Motion H.R. 6
(H.R. 6)
An Act to move the United States toward greater energy independence and security, to increase the production of clean renewable fuels, to protect consumers from price gouging, to increase the energy …
|
Cloture Motion Agreed to (62-32, 3/5 majority required)
|
62–32
|
|
#224
|
Jun 21, 2007 |
On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 1502 to H.R. 6 (CLEAN Energy Act of 2007)
Amendment S.Amdt. 1502 (In the nature of a substitute.)
|
Cloture Motion Agreed to (61-32, 3/5 majority required)
|
61–32
|
|
#223
|
Jun 21, 2007 |
On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 1704 to S.Amdt. 1502 to H.R. 6 (CLEAN Energy Act of 2007)
Amendment S.Amdt. 1704 (To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for energy advancement and investment, and for other purposes.)
|
Cloture Motion Rejected (57-36, 3/5 majority required)
|
57–36
|
|
#222
|
Jun 21, 2007 |
On the Motion (Motion to Waive CBA Re: Kyl Amdt. No. 1733 as Modified)
Amendment S.Amdt. 1733 (To provide a condition precedent for the effective date of the revenue raisers.)
|
Motion Rejected (38-55, 3/5 majority required)
|
38–55
|
|
#221
|
Jun 20, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1800 to S.Amdt. 1704 to S.Amdt. 1502 to H.R. 6
Amendment S.Amdt. 1800 (To disallow the credit for renewable diesel for fuel that is coprocessed with petroleum.)
|
Amendment Rejected (45-49)
|
45–49
|
|
#220
|
Jun 20, 2007 |
On the Motion (Motion to Waive C.B.A. re: Inhofe Amdt. No. 1666)
Amendment S.Amdt. 1666 (To ensure agricultural equity with respect to the renewable fuels standard.)
|
Motion Rejected (31-63, 3/5 majority required)
|
31–63
|
|
#219
|
Jun 20, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1693 to S.Amdt. 1502 to H.R. 6 (CLEAN Energy Act of 2007)
Amendment S.Amdt. 1693 (To ensure that the renewable fuel standard does not harm the environment.)
|
Amendment Agreed to (58-34)
|
58–34
|
|
#218
|
Jun 20, 2007 |
On the Motion (Motion to Waive C.B.A. re: Gregg Amdt. No. 1718)
Amendment S.Amdt. 1718 (To strike the provision extending the additional duty on ethanol and for other purposes.)
|
Motion Rejected (36-56, 3/5 majority required)
|
36–56
|
|
#217
|
Jun 20, 2007 |
On the Motion (Motion to Waive C.B.A. re: DeMint Amdt. No. 1546)
Amendment S.Amdt. 1546 (To provide that legislation that would increase the national average fuel prices for automobiles is subject to a point of order in the Senate.)
|
Motion Rejected (37-55, 3/5 majority required)
|
37–55
|
|
#216
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Jun 19, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1610 to S.Amdt. 1502 to H.R. 6 (CLEAN Energy Act of 2007)
Amendment S.Amdt. 1610 (To provide for the siting, construction, expansion, and operation of liquefied natural gas terminals.)
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Amendment Rejected (37-56)
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37–56
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#215
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Jun 19, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1519 to S.Amdt. 1502 to H.R. 6 (CLEAN Energy Act of 2007)
Amendment S.Amdt. 1519 (To amend the Sherman Act to make oil-producing and exporting cartels illegal.)
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Amendment Agreed to (70-23)
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70–23
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#214
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Jun 19, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1614 to S.Amdt. 1502 to H.R. 6 (CLEAN Energy Act of 2007)
Amendment S.Amdt. 1614 (To establish a program to provide loans for projects to produce syngas from coal and other feedstocks while simultaneously reducing greenhouse gas emissions and reliance of th…
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Amendment Rejected (33-61)
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33–61
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#213
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Jun 19, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1628 to S.Amdt. 1502 to H.R. 6 (CLEAN Energy Act of 2007)
Amendment S.Amdt. 1628 (To provide standards for clean coal-derived fuels.)
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Amendment Rejected (39-55)
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39–55
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#212
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Jun 14, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1566 to S.Amdt. 1502 to H.R. 6 (CLEAN Energy Act of 2007)
Amendment S.Amdt. 1566 (To authorize the State of Virginia to petition for authorization to conduct natural gas exploration and drilling activities in the coastal zone of the State.)
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Amendment Rejected (43-44, 3/5 majority required)
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43–44
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#211
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Jun 14, 2007 |
On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 1538 to S.Amdt. 1537 to S.Amdt. 1502 to H.R. 6
Amendment S.Amdt. 1538 (To provide for the establishment of a Federal clean portfolio standard.)
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Motion to Table Agreed to (56-39)
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56–39
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#210
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Jun 13, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1505 to S.Amdt. 1502 to H.R. 6 (CLEAN Energy Act of 2007)
Amendment S.Amdt. 1505 (To improve domestic fuels security.)
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Amendment Rejected (43-52)
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43–52
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#209
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Jun 12, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1508 to S.Amdt. 1502 to H.R. 6 (CLEAN Energy Act of 2007)
Amendment S.Amdt. 1508 (To provide for the publication and implementation of an action plan to reduce the quantity of oil used annually in the United States.)
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Amendment Agreed to (63-30)
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63–30
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#208
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Jun 11, 2007 |
On the Cloture Motion H.R. 6
(H.R. 6)
A bill to reduce our Nation's dependency on foreign oil by investingin clean, renewable, and alternative energy resources, promoting newemerging energy technologies, developing greater efficiency, an…
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Cloture Motion Agreed to (91-0, 3/5 majority required)
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91–0
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#207
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Jun 11, 2007 |
On the Cloture Motion S.J.Res. 14
(S.J.Res. 14)
A joint resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that Attorney General Alberto Gonzales no longer holds the confidence of the Senate and of the American people.
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Cloture Motion Rejected (53-38, 3/5 majority required)
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53–38
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#206
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Jun 7, 2007 |
On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 1150 to S. 1348 (Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2007)
Amendment S.Amdt. 1150 (In the nature of a substitute.)
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Cloture Motion Rejected (45-50, 3/5 majority required)
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45–50
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#205
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Jun 7, 2007 |
On the Motion (Motion to Instruct Sgt. at Arms)
(S. 1348)
A bill to provide for comprehensive immigration reform and for other purposes.
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Motion Agreed to (72-13)
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72–13
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#204
|
Jun 7, 2007 |
On the Cloture Motion S. 1348
(S. 1348)
A bill to provide for comprehensive immigration reform and for other purposes.
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Cloture Motion Rejected (34-61, 3/5 majority required)
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34–61
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#203
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Jun 7, 2007 |
On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 1150 to S. 1348 (Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2007)
Amendment S.Amdt. 1150 (In the nature of a substitute.)
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Cloture Motion Rejected (33-63, 3/5 majority required)
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33–63
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#202
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Jun 7, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1311 to S.Amdt. 1150 to S. 1348 (Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2007)
Amendment S.Amdt. 1311 (To require the enforcement of existing border security and immigration laws and Congressional approval before amnesty can be granted.)
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Amendment Rejected (42-54)
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42–54
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#201
|
Jun 6, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1316 to S.Amdt. 1150 to S. 1348 (Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2007)
Amendment S.Amdt. 1316 (To sunset the Y-1 nonimmigrant visa program after a 5-yer period.)
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Amendment Agreed to (49-48)
|
49–48
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#200
|
Jun 6, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1202 to S.Amdt. 1150 to S. 1348 (Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2007)
Amendment S.Amdt. 1202 (To provide a date on which the authority of the section relating to the increasing of American competitiveness through a merit-based evaluation system for immigrants shall be …
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Amendment Rejected (42-55)
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42–55
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#199
|
Jun 6, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1339 to S.Amdt. 1150 to S. 1348 (Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2007)
Amendment S.Amdt. 1339 (To require that the U.S. VISIT system- the biometric border check-in/check-out system first required by Congress in 1996 that is already well past its already postponed 2005 i…
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Amendment Rejected (48-49)
|
48–49
|
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#198
|
Jun 6, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1151 to S.Amdt. 1150 to S. 1348 (Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2007)
Amendment S.Amdt. 1151 (To amend title 4, United States Code, to declare English as the national language of the Government of the United States, and for other purposes.)
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Amendment Agreed to (64-33)
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64–33
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#197
|
Jun 6, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1384 to S.Amdt. 1150 to S. 1348 (Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2007)
Amendment S.Amdt. 1384 (To preserve and enhance the role of the English language.)
|
Amendment Agreed to (58-39)
|
58–39
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#196
|
Jun 6, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1374 to S.Amdt. 1150 to S. 1348 (Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2007)
Amendment S.Amdt. 1374 (To improve the criteria and weights of the merit-based evaluation system.)
|
Amendment Rejected (42-55)
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42–55
|
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#195
|
Jun 6, 2007 |
On the Motion (Motion to Waive CBA Re: Clinton Amdt. No. 1183, As Further Modified)
Amendment S.Amdt. 1183 (To reclassify the spouses and minor children of lawful permanent residents as immediate relatives.)
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Motion Rejected (44-53, 3/5 majority required)
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44–53
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#194
|
Jun 6, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1460 to S.Amdt. 1150 to S. 1348 (Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2007)
Amendment S.Amdt. 1460 (To modify the allocation of visas with respect to the backlog of family-based visa petitions.)
|
Amendment Agreed to (51-46)
|
51–46
|
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#193
|
Jun 6, 2007 |
On the Motion (Motion to Waive CBA Re: Menendez Amdt. No 1194)
Amendment S.Amdt. 1194 (To modify the deadline for the family backlog reduction.)
|
Motion Rejected (53-44, 3/5 majority required)
|
53–44
|
|
#192
|
Jun 6, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1234 to S.Amdt. 1150 to S. 1348 (Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2007)
Amendment S.Amdt. 1234 (To save American taxpayers up to $24 billion in the 10 years after passage of this Act, by preventing the earned income tax credit, which is, according to the Congressional Re…
|
Amendment Agreed to (56-41)
|
56–41
|
|
#191
|
Jun 6, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1331 to S.Amdt. 1150 to S. 1348 (Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2007)
Amendment S.Amdt. 1331 (To clarify the application of the earned income tax credit.)
|
Amendment Agreed to (57-40)
|
57–40
|
|
#190
|
Jun 6, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1250 to S.Amdt. 1150 to S. 1348 (Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2007)
Amendment S.Amdt. 1250 (To address documentation of employment and to make an amendment with respect to mandatory disclosure of information.)
|
Amendment Agreed to (57-39)
|
57–39
|
|
#189
|
Jun 6, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1267 to S.Amdt. 1150 to S. 1348 (Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2007)
Amendment S.Amdt. 1267 (To remove the requirement that Y-1 nonimmigrant visa holders leave the United States before they are able to renew their visa.)
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Amendment Rejected (41-57)
|
41–57
|
|
#188
|
Jun 6, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1197 to S.Amdt. 1150 to S. 1348 (Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2007)
Amendment S.Amdt. 1197 (To require health care coverage for holders of Z nonimmigrant visas.)
|
Amendment Rejected (43-55)
|
43–55
|
|
#187
|
Jun 6, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1184 to S.Amdt. 1150 to S. 1348 (Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2007)
Amendment S.Amdt. 1184 (To establish a permanent bar for gang members, terrorists, and other criminals.)
|
Amendment Rejected (46-51)
|
46–51
|
|
#186
|
Jun 6, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1333 to S.Amdt. 1150 to S. 1348 (Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2007)
Amendment S.Amdt. 1333 (To increase the immigration-related penalties associated with various criminal activities.)
|
Amendment Agreed to (66-32)
|
66–32
|
|
#185
|
Jun 5, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1176 to S.Amdt. 1150 to S. 1348 (Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2007)
Amendment S.Amdt. 1176 (To establish commissions to review the facts and circumstances surrounding injustices suffered by European Americans, European Latin Americans, and Jewish refugees during Worl…
|
Amendment Agreed to (67-26, 3/5 majority required)
|
67–26
|
|
#184
|
Jun 5, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1170 to S.Amdt. 1150 to S. 1348 (Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2007)
Amendment S.Amdt. 1170 (To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require individuals voting in person to present photo identification.)
|
Amendment Rejected (41-52, 3/5 majority required)
|
41–52
|
|
#183
|
Jun 5, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1231 to S.Amdt. 1150 to S. 1348 (Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2007)
Amendment S.Amdt. 1231 (To ensure that employers make efforts to recruit American workers.)
|
Amendment Agreed to (71-22)
|
71–22
|
|
#182
|
Jun 5, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1189 to S.Amdt. 1150 to S. 1348 (Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2007)
Amendment S.Amdt. 1189 (To eliminate the preference given to people who entered the United States illegally over people seeking to enter the country legally in the merit-based evaluation system for v…
|
Amendment Rejected (31-62)
|
31–62
|
|
#181
|
May 24, 2007 |
On the Motion (Motion to Concur in House Amdt. to Senate Amdt to H.R.2206)
(H.R. 2206)
Making emergency supplemental appropriations and additional supplemental appropriations for agricultural and other emergency assistance for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and for other pu…
|
Motion Agreed to (80-14)
|
80–14
|
|
#180
|
May 24, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1157 to S.Amdt. 1150 to S. 1348 (Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2007)
Amendment S.Amdt. 1157 (To strike title VI (related to Nonimmigrants in the United States Previously in Unlawful Status).)
|
Amendment Rejected (29-66)
|
29–66
|
|
#179
|
May 24, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1223 to S.Amdt. 1150 to S. 1348 (Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2007)
Amendment S.Amdt. 1223 (To establish the American Competitiveness Scholarship Program.)
|
Amendment Agreed to (59-35)
|
59–35
|
|
#178
|
May 24, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1181 to S.Amdt. 1150 to S. 1348 (Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2007)
Amendment S.Amdt. 1181 (To sunset the Y-1 nonimmigrant visa program after a 5-year period.)
|
Amendment Rejected (48-49)
|
48–49
|
|
#177
|
May 24, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1158 to S.Amdt. 1150 to S. 1348 (Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2007)
Amendment S.Amdt. 1158 (To amend the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 to facilitate information sharing between federal and local law enforcement officials related …
|
Amendment Rejected (48-49)
|
48–49
|
|
#176
|
May 24, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1186 to S.Amdt. 1150 to S. 1348 (Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2007)
Amendment S.Amdt. 1186 (To exempt children of certain Filipino World War II veterans from the numerical limitations on immigrant visas.)
|
Amendment Agreed to (87-9)
|
87–9
|
|
#175
|
May 23, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1169 to S.Amdt. 1150 to S. 1348 (Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2007)
Amendment S.Amdt. 1169 (To reduce to 200,000 the number of certain non-immigrants permitted to be admitted during a fiscal year.)
|
Amendment Agreed to (74-24)
|
74–24
|
|
#174
|
May 22, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1153 to S.Amdt. 1150 to S. 1348 (Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2007)
Amendment S.Amdt. 1153 (To strike the Y nonimmigrant guestworker program.)
|
Amendment Rejected (31-64)
|
31–64
|
|
#173
|
May 21, 2007 |
On the Cloture Motion S. 1348
(S. 1348)
A bill to provide for comprehensive immigration reform and for other purposes.
|
Cloture Motion Agreed to (69-23, 3/5 majority required)
|
69–23
|
|
#172
|
May 17, 2007 |
On the Conference Report S.Con.Res. 21
(S.Con.Res. 21)
An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2008 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2007 and…
|
Conference Report Agreed to (52-40)
|
52–40
|
|
#171
|
May 17, 2007 |
On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 1123 to H.R. 2206 (U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriat…
Amendment S.Amdt. 1123 (Expressing the sense of the Congress that no action should be taken to undermine the safety of the Armed Forces of the United States or impact their ability to complete their …
|
Cloture Motion Agreed to (94-1, 3/5 majority required)
|
94–1
|
|
#170
|
May 16, 2007 |
On Passage of the Bill H.R. 1495
(H.R. 1495)
A bill to provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, to authorize the Secretary of the Army to construct various projects for improvements to rivers and harbors of t…
|
Bill Passed (91-4)
|
91–4
|
|
#169
|
May 16, 2007 |
On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 1135 to H.R. 1495 (Water Resources Development Act of 2007)
Amendment S.Amdt. 1135 (To express the sense of the Senate that Congress must send to the President acceptable legislation to continue funds for Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom…
|
Cloture Motion Agreed to (87-9, 3/5 majority required)
|
87–9
|
|
#168
|
May 16, 2007 |
On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 1134 to H.R. 1495 (Water Resources Development Act of 2007)
Amendment S.Amdt. 1134 (Relative to the President's strategy in Iraq.)
|
Cloture Motion Rejected (52-44, 3/5 majority required)
|
52–44
|
|
#167
|
May 16, 2007 |
On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 1098 to S.Amdt. 1097 to H.R. 1495 (Water Resources Development Act of 2007)
Amendment S.Amdt. 1098 (To provide for a transition of the Iraq mission.)
|
Cloture Motion Rejected (29-67, 3/5 majority required)
|
29–67
|
|
#166
|
May 15, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1094 to S.Amdt. 1065 to H.R. 1495 (Water Resources Development Act of 2007)
Amendment S.Amdt. 1094 (To require the consideration of certain factors relating to global climate change.)
|
Amendment Rejected (51-42, 3/5 majority required)
|
51–42
|
|
#165
|
May 15, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1086 to S.Amdt. 1065 to H.R. 1495 (Water Resources Development Act of 2007)
Amendment S.Amdt. 1086 (To establish a Water Resources Commission to prioritize water resources projects in the United States.)
|
Amendment Rejected (22-69)
|
22–69
|
|
#164
|
May 15, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1089 to S.Amdt. 1065 to H.R. 1495 (Water Resources Development Act of 2007)
Amendment S.Amdt. 1089 (To prioritize Federal spending to ensure the needs of Louisiana residents who lost their homes as a result of Hurricane Katrina and Rita are met before spending money to desig…
|
Amendment Rejected (11-79)
|
11–79
|
|
#163
|
May 15, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1090 to S.Amdt. 1065 to H.R. 1495 (Water Resources Development Act of 2007)
Amendment S.Amdt. 1090 (To prioritize Federal spending to ensure the residents of the city of Sacramento are protected from the threat of floods before spending money to add sand to beaches in San Di…
|
Amendment Rejected (12-77)
|
12–77
|
|
#162
|
May 10, 2007 |
On the Cloture Motion H.R. 1495
(H.R. 1495)
A bill to provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, to authorize the Secretary of the Army to construct various projects for improvements to rivers and harbors of t…
|
Cloture Motion Agreed to (89-7, 3/5 majority required)
|
89–7
|
|
#161
|
May 9, 2007 |
On the Motion (Gregg Motion to Instruct Conferees Re: S. Con. Res. 21)
(S.Con.Res. 21)
An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2008 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2007 and…
|
Motion Rejected (44-51)
|
44–51
|
|
#160
|
May 9, 2007 |
On the Motion (Conrad Motion to Instruct Conferees Re: S. Con. Res.21)
(S.Con.Res. 21)
An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2008 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2007 and…
|
Motion Agreed to (51-44)
|
51–44
|
|
#159
|
May 9, 2007 |
On the Motion (Kyl Motion to Instruct Conferees Re: S. Con. Res. 21)
(S.Con.Res. 21)
An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2008 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2007 and…
|
Motion Agreed to (54-41)
|
54–41
|
|
#158
|
May 9, 2007 |
On the Nomination PN11
(PN 11)
Debra Ann Livingston, of New York, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Second Circuit
|
Nomination Confirmed (91-0)
|
91–0
|
|
#157
|
May 9, 2007 |
On Passage of the Bill S. 1082
(S. 1082)
An act to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and cosmetic Act and the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize drug and device user fees and ensure the safety of medical products, and for other purposes.
|
Bill Passed (93-1)
|
93–1
|
|
#156
|
May 9, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1034 to S. 1082 (Prescription Drug User Fee Amendments of 2007)
Amendment S.Amdt. 1034 (To reduce financial conflict of interest in FDA Advisory Panels.)
|
Amendment Rejected (47-47)
|
47–47
|
|
#155
|
May 9, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 998 to S. 1082 (Prescription Drug User Fee Amendments of 2007)
Amendment S.Amdt. 998 (To provide for the application of stronger civil penalties for violations of approved risk evaluation and mitigation strategies.)
|
Amendment Agreed to (64-30)
|
64–30
|
|
#154
|
May 9, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1039 to S. 1082 (Prescription Drug User Fee Amendments of 2007)
Amendment S.Amdt. 1039 (To clarify the authority of the Office of Surveillance and Epidemiology with respect to postmarket drug safety pursuant to recommendations by the Institute of Medicine.)
|
Amendment Rejected (46-47)
|
46–47
|
|
#153
|
May 8, 2007 |
On the Nomination PN20
(PN 20)
Frederick J. Kapala, of Illinois, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Illinois
|
Nomination Confirmed (91-0)
|
91–0
|
|
#152
|
May 7, 2007 |
On the Cloture Motion S. 1082
(S. 1082)
A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to reauthorize and amend the prescription drug user fee provisions, and for other purposes.
|
Cloture Motion Agreed to (82-8, 3/5 majority required)
|
82–8
|
|
#151
|
May 7, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1010 to S.Amdt. 990 to S. 1082 (Prescription Drug User Fee Amendments of 2007)
Amendment S.Amdt. 1010 (To protect the health and safety of the public.)
|
Amendment Agreed to (49-40)
|
49–40
|
|
#150
|
May 3, 2007 |
On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 990 to S. 1082 (Prescription Drug User Fee Amendments of 2007)
Amendment S.Amdt. 990 (To provide for the importation of prescription drugs.)
|
Cloture Motion Agreed to (63-28, 3/5 majority required)
|
63–28
|
|
#149
|
May 2, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1022 to S. 1082 (Prescription Drug User Fee Amendments of 2007)
Amendment S.Amdt. 1022 (To ensure the safety of human and pet food.)
|
Amendment Agreed to (94-0)
|
94–0
|
|
#148
|
May 2, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 982 to S. 1082 (Prescription Drug User Fee Amendments of 2007)
Amendment S.Amdt. 982 (To strike provisions related to market exclusivity.)
|
Amendment Rejected (41-53)
|
41–53
|
|
#147
|
Apr 26, 2007 |
On the Conference Report H.R. 1591
(H.R. 1591)
A bill making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and for other purposes.
|
Conference Report Agreed to (51-46)
|
51–46
|
|
#146
|
Apr 25, 2007 |
On Passage of the Bill S. 761
(S. 761)
A bill to invest in innovation and education to improve the competitiveness of the United States in the global economy.
|
Bill Passed (88-8)
|
88–8
|
|
#145
|
Apr 25, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 922 to S. 761 (No short title on file)
Amendment S.Amdt. 922 (To promote transparency at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.)
|
Amendment Agreed to (82-14)
|
82–14
|
|
#144
|
Apr 25, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 921 to S. 761 (No short title on file)
Amendment S.Amdt. 921 (To discontinue the Advanced Technology Program of the National Institute of Standards and Technology.)
|
Amendment Rejected (39-57)
|
39–57
|
|
#143
|
Apr 25, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 918 to S. 761 (No short title on file)
Amendment S.Amdt. 918 (To provide a sunset date.)
|
Amendment Rejected (27-67)
|
27–67
|
|
#142
|
Apr 25, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 930 to S. 761 (No short title on file)
Amendment S.Amdt. 930 (To prohibit congressional earmarks of funds appropriated pursuant to authorizations in the bill.)
|
Amendment Rejected (22-71)
|
22–71
|
|
#141
|
Apr 25, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 938 to S. 761 (No short title on file)
Amendment S.Amdt. 938 (To strike the provisions regarding strengthening the education and human resources directorate of the National Science Foundation.)
|
Amendment Rejected (24-74)
|
24–74
|
|
#140
|
Apr 24, 2007 |
On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 917 to S. 761 (No short title on file)
Amendment S.Amdt. 917 (To express the sense of the Senate that Congress has a moral obligation to offset the cost of new Government programs and initiatives.)
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Motion to Table Agreed to (54-43)
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54–43
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#139
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Apr 24, 2007 |
On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 928 to S. 761 (No short title on file)
Amendment S.Amdt. 928 (To amend the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, with respect to smaller public company options regarding internal controls.)
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Motion to Table Agreed to (62-35)
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62–35
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#138
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Apr 24, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 947 to S. 761 (No short title on file)
Amendment S.Amdt. 947 (To express the sense of the Senate with respect to small business growth and capital markets.)
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Amendment Agreed to (97-0)
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97–0
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#137
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Apr 24, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 929 to S. 761 (No short title on file)
Amendment S.Amdt. 929 (To require the study on barriers to innovation to include an examination of the impact of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 on innovation.)
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Amendment Agreed to (96-0)
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96–0
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#136
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Apr 24, 2007 |
On the Nomination PN26
(PN 26)
Halil Suleyman Ozerden, of Mississippi, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Mississippi
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Nomination Confirmed (95-0)
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95–0
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#135
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Apr 19, 2007 |
On Passage of the Bill S. 378
(S. 378)
A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to protect judges, prosecutors, witnesses, victims, and their family members, and for other purposes.
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Bill Passed (97-0)
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97–0
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#134
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Apr 18, 2007 |
On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 891 to S. 378 (Court Security Improvement Act of 2007)
Amendment S.Amdt. 891 (To express the sense of the Senate that Congress should offset the cost of new spending.)
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Motion to Table Agreed to (59-38)
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59–38
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#133
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Apr 18, 2007 |
On the Cloture Motion S. 378
(S. 378)
A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to protect judges, prosecutors, witnesses, victims, and their family members, and for other purposes.
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Cloture Motion Agreed to (93-3, 3/5 majority required)
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93–3
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#132
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Apr 18, 2007 |
On the Cloture Motion S. 3
(S. 3)
A bill to amend part D of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for fair prescription drug prices for Medicare beneficiaries.
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Cloture Motion Rejected (55-42, 3/5 majority required)
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55–42
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#131
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Apr 17, 2007 |
On the Cloture Motion S. 372
(S. 372)
An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2007 for the intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Intelligence Community Management Accou…
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Cloture Motion Rejected (50-45, 3/5 majority required)
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50–45
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#130
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Apr 16, 2007 |
On the Cloture Motion S. 372
(S. 372)
An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2007 for the intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Intelligence Community Management Accou…
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Cloture Motion Rejected (41-40, 3/5 majority required)
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41–40
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#129
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Apr 12, 2007 |
On the Cloture Motion S. 372
(S. 372)
An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2007 for the intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Intelligence Community Management Accou…
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Cloture Motion Agreed to (94-3, 3/5 majority required)
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94–3
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#128
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Apr 11, 2007 |
On Passage of the Bill S. 30
(S. 30)
A bill to intensify research to derive human pluripotent stem cell lines.
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Bill Passed (70-28, 3/5 majority required)
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70–28
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#127
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Apr 11, 2007 |
On Passage of the Bill S. 5
(S. 5)
A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for human embryonic stem cell research.
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Bill Passed (63-34, 3/5 majority required)
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63–34
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#126
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Mar 29, 2007 |
On Passage of the Bill H.R. 1591
(H.R. 1591)
A bill making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and for other purposes.
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Bill Passed (51-47)
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51–47
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#125
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Mar 29, 2007 |
Whether the Amendment is Germane S.Amdt. 641 to H.R. 1591 (U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Health, and Iraq Accountability Act, 2007)
Amendment S.Amdt. 641 (In the nature of a substitute.)
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Amendment Germane (57-41)
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57–41
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#124
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Mar 29, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 739 to H.R. 1591 (U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Health, and Iraq Accountability Act, 2007)
Amendment S.Amdt. 739 (To appropriate an additional $1,500,000,000 for Procurement, Marine Corps, to accelerate the procurement of an additional 2,500 Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicles for the…
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Amendment Agreed to (98-0)
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98–0
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#123
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Mar 29, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 704 to H.R. 1591 (U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Health, and Iraq Accountability Act, 2007)
Amendment S.Amdt. 704 (To prohibit the use of funds to make payments to certain spinach growers and first handlers.)
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Amendment Agreed to (97-0)
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97–0
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#122
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Mar 29, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 752 to H.R. 1591 (U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Health, and Iraq Accountability Act, 2007)
Amendment S.Amdt. 752 (To provide additional funding for certain programs under the Adam Walsh Child Safety and Protection Act of 2006, by increasing funding for the United States Marshals Service to…
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Amendment Agreed to (93-0)
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93–0
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#121
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Mar 28, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 648 to H.R. 1591 (U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Health, and Iraq Accountability Act, 2007)
Amendment S.Amdt. 648 (To remove $100 million in funding for the Republican and Democrat party conventions in 2008.)
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Amendment Rejected (45-51)
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45–51
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#120
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Mar 28, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 657 to H.R. 1591 (U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Health, and Iraq Accountability Act, 2007)
Amendment S.Amdt. 657 (To provide farm assistance in a fiscally responsible manner.)
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Amendment Rejected (23-74)
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23–74
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#119
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Mar 28, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 716 to H.R. 1591 (U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Health, and Iraq Accountability Act, 2007)
Amendment S.Amdt. 716 (To reauthorize the secure rural schools and community self-determination program and to provide funding for the payments in lieu of taxes program.)
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Amendment Rejected (8-89)
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8–89
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#118
|
Mar 28, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 709 to H.R. 1591 (U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Health, and Iraq Accountability Act, 2007)
Amendment S.Amdt. 709 (To reauthorize the secure rural schools and community self-determination program and to provide funding for the payments in lieu of taxes program.)
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Amendment Agreed to (74-23)
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74–23
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#117
|
Mar 28, 2007 |
On the Cloture Motion H.R. 1591
(H.R. 1591)
A bill making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and for other purposes.
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Cloture Motion Agreed to (97-0, 3/5 majority required)
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97–0
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#116
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Mar 27, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 643 to H.R. 1591 (U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Health, and Iraq Accountability Act, 2007)
Amendment S.Amdt. 643 (To strike language that would tie the hands of the Commander-in-Chief by imposing an arbitrary timetable for the withdrawal of U.S. forces from Iraq, thereby undermining the po…
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Amendment Rejected (48-50)
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48–50
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#115
|
Mar 27, 2007 |
On the Nomination PN33
(PN 33)
George H. Wu, of California, to be United States District Judge for the Central District of California
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Nomination Confirmed (95-0)
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95–0
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#114
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Mar 23, 2007 |
On the Resolution S.Con.Res. 21
(S.Con.Res. 21)
An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2008 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2007 and…
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Resolution Agreed to (52-47)
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52–47
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#113
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Mar 23, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 606 to S.Con.Res. 21 (No short title on file)
Amendment S.Amdt. 606 (To repeal section 13203 of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993 by restoring the Alternative Minimum Tax rates that had been in effect prior thereto.)
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Amendment Rejected (49-50)
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49–50
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#112
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Mar 23, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 536 to S.Con.Res. 21 (No short title on file)
Amendment S.Amdt. 536 (To provide a deficit-neutral reserve fund for the reauthorization of the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) that eliminates enhanced Federal matching payments fo…
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Amendment Rejected (44-55)
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44–55
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#111
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Mar 23, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 594 to S.Con.Res. 21 (No short title on file)
Amendment S.Amdt. 594 (To provide a deficit-neutral reserve fund for protecting State flexibility in Medicaid.)
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Amendment Rejected (44-55)
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44–55
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#110
|
Mar 23, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 529 to S.Con.Res. 21 (No short title on file)
Amendment S.Amdt. 529 (To increase funding for the COPS Program to $1.15 billion for FY 2008 to provide state and local law enforcement with critical resources necessary to prevent and respond to vio…
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Amendment Agreed to (65-33)
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65–33
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#109
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Mar 23, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 578 to S.Con.Res. 21 (No short title on file)
Amendment S.Amdt. 578 (To repeal the death tax.)
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Amendment Rejected (44-55)
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44–55
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#108
|
Mar 23, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 471 to S.Con.Res. 21 (No short title on file)
Amendment S.Amdt. 471 (To amend the budget resolution for fiscal year 2008 in order to accommodate the full repeal of the Alternative Minimum Tax preventing 23 million families and individuals from b…
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Amendment Rejected (44-53)
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44–53
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#107
|
Mar 23, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 478 to S.Con.Res. 21 (No short title on file)
Amendment S.Amdt. 478 (To extend the 35, 33, 28, and 25 percent income tax rate structure and protect nearly 28,000,000 families and individuals, including small business owners, from having their ta…
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Amendment Rejected (46-52)
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46–52
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#106
|
Mar 23, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 515 to S.Con.Res. 21 (No short title on file)
Amendment S.Amdt. 515 (To prevent the adding of extraneous earmarks to an emergency war supplemental.)
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Amendment Rejected (39-59)
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39–59
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#105
|
Mar 23, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 510 to S.Con.Res. 21 (No short title on file)
Amendment S.Amdt. 510 (To provide for the consideration of an increase in the tobacco products user fee rate, but only to the extent that such rate increase does not result in an increase of more tha…
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Amendment Agreed to (59-40)
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59–40
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#104
|
Mar 23, 2007 |
On the Motion (Motion to Waive CBA Re: Allard Amendment No. 521)
Amendment S.Amdt. 521 (To improve the economy, efficiency, and effectiveness of Federal programs and reduce the Federal debt by eliminating waste, fraud, and abuse.)
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Motion Rejected (39-60, 3/5 majority required)
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39–60
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#103
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Mar 23, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 508 to S.Con.Res. 21 (No short title on file)
Amendment S.Amdt. 508 (To establish a reserve fund for protecting coverage choices, additional benefits, and lower cost-sharing for Medicare beneficiaries.)
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Amendment Rejected (49-50)
|
49–50
|
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#102
|
Mar 23, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 583 to S.Con.Res. 21 (No short title on file)
Amendment S.Amdt. 583 (To reform the death tax by setting the exemption at $5 million per estate, indexed for inflation, and the top death tax rate at no more than 35% beginning in 2010; to avoid sub…
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Amendment Rejected (48-51)
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48–51
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#101
|
Mar 23, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 626 to S.Con.Res. 21 (No short title on file)
Amendment S.Amdt. 626 (To reform the estate tax to avoid subjecting thousands of families, family businesses, and family farms and ranches to the estate tax, and to promote continued economic growth …
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Amendment Rejected (25-74)
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25–74
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#100
|
Mar 23, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 473 to S.Con.Res. 21 (No short title on file)
Amendment S.Amdt. 473 (To save families from the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) first by permitting a deduction for personal exemptions for purposes of computing the AMT.)
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Amendment Rejected (46-53)
|
46–53
|
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#99
|
Mar 23, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 513 to S.Con.Res. 21 (No short title on file)
Amendment S.Amdt. 513 (To provide for true deficit reduction in appropriation bills.)
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Amendment Rejected (38-61)
|
38–61
|
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#98
|
Mar 22, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 577 to S.Con.Res. 21 (No short title on file)
Amendment S.Amdt. 577 (To provide budget levels to extend through 2012 the production tax credit for electricity produced from renewable resources, the Clean Renewable Energy Bonds, and energy tax pr…
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Amendment Rejected (42-53)
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42–53
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#97
|
Mar 22, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 598 to S.Con.Res. 21 (No short title on file)
Amendment S.Amdt. 598 (To create a deficit-neutral reserve fund for extending certain energy tax incentives.)
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Amendment Agreed to (54-42)
|
54–42
|
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#96
|
Mar 22, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 498 to S.Con.Res. 21 (No short title on file)
Amendment S.Amdt. 498 (To strike the reserve funds.)
|
Amendment Rejected (29-67)
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29–67
|
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#95
|
Mar 22, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 497 to S.Con.Res. 21 (No short title on file)
Amendment S.Amdt. 497 (To establish a 60-vote point of order for legislation that creates unfunded mandates on small business concerns.)
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Amendment Rejected (47-49)
|
47–49
|
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#94
|
Mar 22, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 545 to S.Con.Res. 21 (No short title on file)
Amendment S.Amdt. 545 (To restore the top marginal tax rate to pre-2001 levels on taxable income in excess of $1 million and use the increased revenue to increase funding for the Individuals with Dis…
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Amendment Rejected (38-58)
|
38–58
|
|
#93
|
Mar 22, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 472 to S.Con.Res. 21 (No short title on file)
Amendment S.Amdt. 472 (To require wealthy Medicare beneficiaries to pay a greater share of their Medicare Part D premiums.)
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Amendment Rejected (44-52)
|
44–52
|
|
#92
|
Mar 22, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 525 to S.Con.Res. 21 (No short title on file)
Amendment S.Amdt. 525 (To provide reconciliation instructions of $33.8 billion to make provider payments more accurate, to improve Medicare Part B income relation provisions, expand those provisions …
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Amendment Rejected (23-74)
|
23–74
|
|
#91
|
Mar 22, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 511 to S.Con.Res. 21 (No short title on file)
Amendment S.Amdt. 511 (To provide a deficit-neutral reserve fund for the reauthorization of the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) that will cover kids first.)
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Amendment Rejected (38-59)
|
38–59
|
|
#90
|
Mar 22, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 491 to S.Con.Res. 21 (No short title on file)
Amendment S.Amdt. 491 (To pay down the Federal debt and eliminate government waste by reducing spending on programs rated ineffective by the Program Assessment Rating Tool.)
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Amendment Rejected (33-64)
|
33–64
|
|
#89
|
Mar 22, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 489 to S.Con.Res. 21 (No short title on file)
Amendment S.Amdt. 489 (To establish a reserve fund for Social Security.)
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Amendment Rejected (45-52)
|
45–52
|
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#88
|
Mar 21, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 486 to S.Con.Res. 21 (No short title on file)
Amendment S.Amdt. 486 (To provide additional funding resources in FY2008 for investments in innovation and education in order to improve the competitiveness of the United States.)
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Amendment Agreed to (97-1)
|
97–1
|
|
#87
|
Mar 21, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 483 to S.Con.Res. 21 (No short title on file)
Amendment S.Amdt. 483 (To provide a point of order against any budget resolution that fails to achieve an on-budget balance within 5 years.)
|
Amendment Agreed to (98-0)
|
98–0
|
|
#86
|
Mar 21, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 476 to S.Con.Res. 21 (No short title on file)
Amendment S.Amdt. 476 (To ensure that our troops serving in harms way remain Americas top budget priority by ensuring full funding for the Department of Defense within the regular appropriations proc…
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Amendment Rejected (47-51)
|
47–51
|
|
#85
|
Mar 21, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 466 to S.Con.Res. 21 (No short title on file)
Amendment S.Amdt. 466 (To exclude the extension of tax relief provided in 2001 and 2003 from points of order provided in the resolution and other budget points of order.)
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Amendment Rejected (46-52)
|
46–52
|
|
#84
|
Mar 21, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 477 to S.Con.Res. 21 (No short title on file)
Amendment S.Amdt. 477 (To provide for a budget point of order against legislation that increases income taxes on taxpayers, including hard-working middle-income families, entrepreneurs, and college s…
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Amendment Agreed to (63-35)
|
63–35
|
|
#83
|
Mar 21, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 507 to S.Con.Res. 21 (No short title on file)
Amendment S.Amdt. 507 (To protect families, family farms and small businesses by raising the death tax exemption to $5 million and reducing the maximum death tax rate to no more than 35%, to extend c…
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Amendment Rejected (47-51)
|
47–51
|
|
#82
|
Mar 21, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 492 to S.Con.Res. 21 (No short title on file)
Amendment S.Amdt. 492 (To provide tax relief to middle class families and small businesses and to expand health insurance coverage for children.)
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Amendment Agreed to (97-1)
|
97–1
|
|
#81
|
Mar 20, 2007 |
On Passage of the Bill S. 214
(S. 214)
A bill to amend chapter 35 of title 28, United States Code, to preserve the independence of United States attorneys.
|
Bill Passed (94-2)
|
94–2
|
|
#80
|
Mar 20, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 460 to S. 214 (Preserving United States Attorney Independence Act of 2007)
Amendment S.Amdt. 460 (To require appropriate qualifications for interim United States attorneys.)
|
Amendment Rejected (47-50)
|
47–50
|
|
#79
|
Mar 20, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 459 to S. 214 (Preserving United States Attorney Independence Act of 2007)
Amendment S.Amdt. 459 (To ensure that United States attorneys are promptly nominated by the President, and are appointed by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.)
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Amendment Rejected (40-56)
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40–56
|
|
#78
|
Mar 15, 2007 |
On the Nomination PN8
(PN 8)
Thomas M. Hardiman, of Pennsylvania, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Third Circuit
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Nomination Confirmed (95-0)
|
95–0
|
|
#77
|
Mar 15, 2007 |
On the Concurrent Resolution S.Con.Res. 20
(S.Con.Res. 20)
A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that no funds should be cut off or reduced for American Troops in the field which would result in undermining their safety or their ability to…
|
Concurrent Resolution Agreed to (82-16, 3/5 majority required)
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82–16
|
|
#76
|
Mar 15, 2007 |
On the Resolution S.Res. 107
(S.Res. 107)
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that no action should be taken to undermine the safety of the Armed Forces of the United States or impact their ability to complete their assigned or f…
|
Resolution Agreed to (96-2, 3/5 majority required)
|
96–2
|
|
#75
|
Mar 15, 2007 |
On the Joint Resolution S.J.Res. 9
(S.J.Res. 9)
A joint resolution to revise United States policy on Iraq.
|
Joint Resolution Defeated (48-50, 3/5 majority required)
|
48–50
|
|
#74
|
Mar 14, 2007 |
On the Cloture Motion S.J.Res. 9
(S.J.Res. 9)
A joint resolution to revise United States policy on Iraq.
|
Cloture Motion Agreed to (89-9, 3/5 majority required)
|
89–9
|
|
#73
|
Mar 13, 2007 |
On Passage of the Bill S. 4
(S. 4)
A bill to make the United States more secure by implementing unfinished recommendations of the 9/11 Commission to fight the war on terror more effectively, to improve homeland security, and for other…
|
Bill Passed (60-38)
|
60–38
|
|
#72
|
Mar 13, 2007 |
On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 383 to S.Amdt. 275 to S. 4 (Improving America's Security Act of 2007)
Amendment S.Amdt. 383 (To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to develop regulations regarding the transportation of high hazard materials, and for other purposes.)
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Motion to Table Agreed to (73-25)
|
73–25
|
|
#71
|
Mar 13, 2007 |
On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 325 to S.Amdt. 275 to S. 4 (Improving America's Security Act of 2007)
Amendment S.Amdt. 325 (To ensure the fiscal integrity of grants awarded by the Department of Homeland Security.)
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Motion to Table Agreed to (66-31)
|
66–31
|
|
#70
|
Mar 13, 2007 |
On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 294 to S.Amdt. 275 to S. 4 (Improving America's Security Act of 2007)
Amendment S.Amdt. 294 (To provide that the provisions of the Act shall cease to have any force or effect on and after December, 31, 2012, to ensure congressional review and oversight of the Act.)
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Motion to Table Agreed to (60-38)
|
60–38
|
|
#69
|
Mar 9, 2007 |
On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 275 to S. 4 (Improving America's Security Act of 2007)
Amendment S.Amdt. 275 (In the nature of a substitute.)
|
Cloture Motion Agreed to (69-26, 3/5 majority required)
|
69–26
|
|
#68
|
Mar 9, 2007 |
On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 312 to S.Amdt. 275 to S. 4 (Improving America's Security Act of 2007)
Amendment S.Amdt. 312 (To prohibit the recruitment of persons to participate in terrorism, to clarify that the revocation of an alien's visa or other documentation is not subject to judicial review, …
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Cloture Motion Rejected (46-49, 3/5 majority required)
|
46–49
|
|
#67
|
Mar 8, 2007 |
On the Nomination PN19
(PN 19)
John Alfred Jarvey, of Iowa, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Iowa
|
Nomination Confirmed (95-0)
|
95–0
|
|
#66
|
Mar 7, 2007 |
On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 345 to S.Amdt. 275 to S. 4 (Improving America's Security Act of 2007)
Amendment S.Amdt. 345 (To authorize funding for the Emergency Communications and Interoperability Grants program, to require the Secretary to examine the possibility of allowing commercial entities t…
|
Motion to Table Agreed to (71-25)
|
71–25
|
|
#65
|
Mar 7, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 342 to S.Amdt. 275 to S. 4 (Improving America's Security Act of 2007)
Amendment S.Amdt. 342 (To provide certain employment rights and an employee engagement mechanism for passenger and property screeners, and for other purposes.)
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Amendment Rejected (47-52)
|
47–52
|
|
#64
|
Mar 7, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 316 to S.Amdt. 275 to S. 4 (Improving America's Security Act of 2007)
Amendment S.Amdt. 316 (To provide appeal rights and employee engagement mechanisms for passenger and property screeners.)
|
Amendment Agreed to (51-48)
|
51–48
|
|
#63
|
Mar 6, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 333 to S.Amdt. 275 to S. 4 (Improving America's Security Act of 2007)
Amendment S.Amdt. 333 (To increase the minimum allocation for States under the State Homeland Security Grant Program.)
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Amendment Rejected (49-50)
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49–50
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#62
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Mar 6, 2007 |
On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 338 to S.Amdt. 275 to S. 4 (Improving America's Security Act of 2007)
Amendment S.Amdt. 338 (To require consideration of high-risk qualifying criteria in allocating funds under the State Homeland Security Grant Program.)
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Motion to Table Agreed to (58-41)
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58–41
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#61
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Mar 6, 2007 |
On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 335 to S.Amdt. 275 to S. 4 (Improving America's Security Act of 2007)
Amendment S.Amdt. 335 (To improve the allocation of grants through the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.)
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Motion to Table Agreed to (56-43)
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56–43
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#60
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Mar 6, 2007 |
On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 314 to S.Amdt. 275 to S. 4 (Improving America's Security Act of 2007)
Amendment S.Amdt. 314 (To strike the provision that revises the personnel management practices of the Transportation Security Administration.)
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Motion to Table Agreed to (51-46)
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51–46
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#59
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Mar 5, 2007 |
On the Nomination PN104
(PN 104)
Carl Joseph Artman, of Colorado, to be an Assistant Secretary of the Interior
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Nomination Confirmed (87-1)
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87–1
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#58
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Mar 2, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 280 to S.Amdt. 275 to S. 4 (Improving America's Security Act of 2007)
Amendment S.Amdt. 280 (To create a Rural Policing Institute as part of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center.)
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Amendment Agreed to (82-1)
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82–1
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#57
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Mar 2, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 292 to S.Amdt. 275 to S. 4 (Improving America's Security Act of 2007)
Amendment S.Amdt. 292 (To expand the reporting requirement on cross border interoperability, and to prevent lengthy delays in the accessing frequencies and channels for public safety communication us…
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Amendment Agreed to (82-0)
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82–0
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#56
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Mar 1, 2007 |
On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 298 to S.Amdt. 275 to S. 4 (Improving America's Security Act of 2007)
Amendment S.Amdt. 298 (To strengthen the security of cargo containers.)
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Motion to Table Agreed to (58-38)
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58–38
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#55
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Feb 28, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 279 to S.Amdt. 275 to S. 4 (Improving America's Security Act of 2007)
Amendment S.Amdt. 279 (To specify the criminal offenses that disqualify an applicant from the receipt of a transportation security card.)
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Amendment Agreed to (94-2)
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94–2
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#54
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Feb 28, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 285 to S.Amdt. 275 to S. 4 (Improving America's Security Act of 2007)
Amendment S.Amdt. 285 (To specify the criminal offenses that disqualify an applicant from the receipt of a transportation security card.)
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Amendment Agreed to (58-37)
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58–37
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#53
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Feb 27, 2007 |
On the Cloture Motion S. 4
(S. 4)
A bill to make the United States more secure by implementing unfinished recommendations of the 9/11 Commission to fight the war on terror more effectively, to improve homeland security, and for other…
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Cloture Motion Agreed to (97-0, 3/5 majority required)
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97–0
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#52
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Feb 17, 2007 |
On Passage of the Bill H.Con.Res. 67
(H.Con.Res. 67)
A concurrent resolution providing for a conditional adjournment of the House of Representatives and a conditional recess or adjournment of the Senate.
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Bill Passed (47-33)
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47–33
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#51
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Feb 17, 2007 |
On the Cloture Motion S. 574
(S. 574)
A bill to express the sense of Congress on Iraq.
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Cloture Motion Rejected (56-34, 3/5 majority required)
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56–34
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#50
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Feb 15, 2007 |
On the Nomination PN18
(PN 18)
Marcia Morales Howard, of Florida, to be United States District Judge for the Middle District of Florida
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Nomination Confirmed (93-0)
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93–0
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#49
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Feb 15, 2007 |
On the Nomination PN183
(PN 183)
Norman Randy Smith, of Idaho, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Ninth Circuit
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Nomination Confirmed (94-0)
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94–0
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#48
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Feb 14, 2007 |
On the Joint Resolution H.J.Res. 20
(H.J.Res. 20)
A joint resolution making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2007, and for other purposes.
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Joint Resolution Passed (81-15)
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81–15
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#47
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Feb 14, 2007 |
On the Nomination PN15
(PN 15)
Nora Barry Fischer, of Pennsylvania, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Pennsylvania
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Nomination Confirmed (96-0)
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96–0
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#46
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Feb 13, 2007 |
On the Motion (Motion to Invoke Cloture on H.J.Res. 20)
(H.J.Res. 20)
A joint resolution making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2007, and for other purposes.
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Motion Agreed to (71-26, 3/5 majority required)
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71–26
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#45
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Feb 8, 2007 |
On the Nomination PN177
(PN 177)
Gen. George W. Casey, Jr., in the Army, to be General
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Nomination Confirmed (83-14)
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83–14
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#44
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Feb 5, 2007 |
On the Cloture Motion S. 470
(S. 470)
A bill to express the sense of Congress on Iraq.
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Cloture Motion Rejected (49-47, 3/5 majority required)
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49–47
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#43
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Feb 1, 2007 |
On the Motion (Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed to S.Con.Res.2)
(S.Con.Res. 2)
A concurrent resolution expressing the bipartisan resolution on Iraq.
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Motion Rejected (0-97, 3/5 majority required)
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0–97
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#42
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Feb 1, 2007 |
On Passage of the Bill H.R. 2
(H.R. 2)
A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide for an increase in the Federal minimum wage.
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Bill Passed (94-3)
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94–3
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#41
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Feb 1, 2007 |
On the Nomination PN16
(PN 16)
Gregory Kent Frizzell, of Oklahoma, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Oklahoma
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Nomination Confirmed (99-0)
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99–0
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#40
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Feb 1, 2007 |
On the Nomination PN24
(PN 24)
Lawrence Joseph O'Neill, of California, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of California
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Nomination Confirmed (97-0)
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97–0
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#39
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Jan 31, 2007 |
On the Motion (Motion to Invoke Cloture on H.R.2, As Amended)
(H.R. 2)
A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide for an increase in the Federal minimum wage.
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Motion Agreed to (88-8, 3/5 majority required)
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88–8
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#38
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Jan 31, 2007 |
On the Motion (Motion to Waive C.B.A. Re: Kyl Amdt. No. 115)
Amendment S.Amdt. 115 (To extend through December 31, 2008, the depreciation treatment of leasehold, restaurant, and retail space improvements.)
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Motion Rejected (46-50, 3/5 majority required)
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46–50
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#37
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Jan 31, 2007 |
On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 209 to S.Amdt. 100 to H.R. 2 (Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2007)
Amendment S.Amdt. 209 (To extend through December 31, 2012, the increased expensing for small businesses.)
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Motion to Table Agreed to (49-48)
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49–48
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#36
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Jan 30, 2007 |
On the Nomination PN17
(PN 17)
Philip S. Gutierrez, of California, to be United States District Judge for the Central District of California
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Nomination Confirmed (97-0)
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97–0
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#35
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Jan 30, 2007 |
On the Nomination PN31
(PN 31)
Lisa Godbey Wood, of Georgia, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Georgia
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Nomination Confirmed (97-0)
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97–0
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#34
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Jan 30, 2007 |
On the Motion (Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Baucus Amdt. No. 100)
Amendment S.Amdt. 100 (In the nature of a substitute.)
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Motion Agreed to (87-10, 3/5 majority required)
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87–10
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#33
|
Jan 26, 2007 |
On the Nomination PN178
(PN 178)
Lt. Gen. David H. Petraeus, in the Army, to be General
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Nomination Confirmed (81-0)
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81–0
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#32
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Jan 25, 2007 |
On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 205 to S.Amdt. 100 to H.R. 2 (Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2007)
Amendment S.Amdt. 205 (To extend through December 31, 2008, the depreciation treatment of leasehold, restaurant, and retail space improvements, and for other purposes.)
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Motion to Table Agreed to (50-42)
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50–42
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#31
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Jan 25, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 148 to S.Amdt. 100 to H.R. 2 (Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2007)
Amendment S.Amdt. 148 (To prohibit employers who unlawfully employ aliens from receiving government contracts.)
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Amendment Agreed to (94-0)
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94–0
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#30
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Jan 25, 2007 |
On the Motion (Motion to Waive CBA, Smith Amdt. No. 113, As Amended)
Amendment S.Amdt. 113 (To make permanent certain education-related tax incentives.)
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Motion Rejected (43-50, 3/5 majority required)
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43–50
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#29
|
Jan 25, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 206 to S.Amdt. 100 to H.R. 2 (Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2007)
Amendment S.Amdt. 206 (To express the sense of the Senate that Congress should make permanent the tax incentives to make education more affordable and more accessible for American families and elimin…
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Amendment Agreed to (90-0)
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90–0
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#28
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Jan 25, 2007 |
On the Motion (Motion to Waive CBA, Bunning Amdt. No. 119)
Amendment S.Amdt. 119 (To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the 1993 income tax increase on Social Security benefits.)
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Motion Rejected (42-51, 3/5 majority required)
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42–51
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#27
|
Jan 25, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 207 to S.Amdt. 100 to H.R. 2 (Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2007)
Amendment S.Amdt. 207 (To express the sense of the Senate that Congress should repeal the 1993 tax increase on Social Security benefits and eliminate wasteful spending, such as spending on unnecessar…
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Amendment Agreed to (93-0)
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93–0
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#26
|
Jan 25, 2007 |
On the Motion (Motion to Waive CBA, Ensign Amdt. No. 154)
Amendment S.Amdt. 154 (To improve access to affordable health care.)
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Motion Rejected (47-48, 3/5 majority required)
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47–48
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#25
|
Jan 25, 2007 |
On the Motion (Motion to Waive Re: DeMint Amdt. No. 158)
Amendment S.Amdt. 158 (To increase the Federal minimum wage by an amount that is based on applicable State minimum wages.)
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Motion Rejected (18-76, 3/5 majority required)
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18–76
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#24
|
Jan 24, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 116 to S.Amdt. 100 to H.R. 2 (Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2007)
Amendment S.Amdt. 116 (To afford States the rights and flexibility to determine minimum wage.)
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Amendment Rejected (28-69)
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28–69
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#23
|
Jan 24, 2007 |
On the Cloture Motion H.R. 2
(H.R. 2)
A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide for an increase in the Federal minimum wage.
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Cloture Motion Rejected (54-43, 3/5 majority required)
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54–43
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#22
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Jan 24, 2007 |
On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 101 to S.Amdt. 100 to H.R. 2 (Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2007)
Amendment S.Amdt. 101 (To provide Congress a second look at wasteful spending by establishing enhance rescission authority under fast-track procedures.)
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Cloture Motion Rejected (49-48, 3/5 majority required)
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49–48
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#21
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Jan 23, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 106 to S.Amdt. 100 to H.R. 2 (Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2007)
Amendment S.Amdt. 106 (To express the sense of the Senate that increasing personal savings is a necessary step toward ensuring the economic security of all the people of the United States upon retire…
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Amendment Agreed to (98-0)
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98–0
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#20
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Jan 23, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 103 to S.Amdt. 100 to H.R. 2 (Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2007)
Amendment S.Amdt. 103 (In the nature of a substitute.)
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Amendment Agreed to (99-0)
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99–0
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#19
|
Jan 18, 2007 |
On Passage of the Bill S. 1
(S. 1)
A bill to provide greater transparency in the legislative process.
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Bill Passed (96-2)
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96–2
|
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#18
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Jan 18, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 30 to S.Amdt. 3 to S. 1 (No short title on file)
Amendment S.Amdt. 30 (To establish a Senate Office of Public Integrity.)
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Amendment Rejected (27-71)
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27–71
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#17
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Jan 18, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 20 to S.Amdt. 3 to S. 1 (No short title on file)
Amendment S.Amdt. 20 (To strike a provision relating to paid efforts to stimulate grassroots lobbying.)
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Amendment Agreed to (55-43)
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55–43
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#16
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Jan 17, 2007 |
On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 3 to S. 1 (No short title on file)
Amendment S.Amdt. 3 (In the nature of a substitute.)
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Cloture Motion Rejected (51-46, 2/3 majority required)
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51–46
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#15
|
Jan 17, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4 to S.Amdt. 3 to S. 1 (No short title on file)
Amendment S.Amdt. 4 (To strengthen the gift and travel bans.)
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Amendment Agreed to (88-9)
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88–9
|
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#14
|
Jan 17, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 81 to S.Amdt. 4 to S.Amdt. 3 to S. 1
Amendment S.Amdt. 81 (To permit travel hosted by preapproved 501(c)(3) organizations.)
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Amendment Agreed to (51-46)
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51–46
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#13
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Jan 17, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 65 to S.Amdt. 4 to S.Amdt. 3 to S. 1
Amendment S.Amdt. 65 (To prohibit lobbyists and entities that retain or employ lobbyists from throwing lavish parties honoring Members at party conventions.)
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Amendment Agreed to (89-5)
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89–5
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#12
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Jan 16, 2007 |
On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 4 to S.Amdt. 3 to S. 1 (No short title on file)
Amendment S.Amdt. 4 (To strengthen the gift and travel bans.)
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Cloture Motion Agreed to (95-2, 2/3 majority required)
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95–2
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#11
|
Jan 16, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 11 to S.Amdt. 3 to S. 1 (No short title on file)
Amendment S.Amdt. 11 (To strengthen earmark reform.)
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Amendment Agreed to (98-0)
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98–0
|
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#10
|
Jan 16, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 44 to S.Amdt. 11 to S.Amdt. 3 to S. 1
Amendment S.Amdt. 44 (To strengthen earmark reform.)
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Amendment Agreed to (98-0)
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98–0
|
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#9
|
Jan 12, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 10 to S.Amdt. 3 to S. 1 (No short title on file)
Amendment S.Amdt. 10 (To increase the penalty for failure to comply with lobbying disclosure requirements.)
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Amendment Agreed to (81-6)
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81–6
|
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#8
|
Jan 12, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1 to S.Amdt. 3 to S. 1 (No short title on file)
Amendment S.Amdt. 1 (To amend title 5, United States Code, to deny Federal retirement benefits to individuals convicted of certain offenses, and for other purposes.)
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Amendment Agreed to (87-0)
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87–0
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#7
|
Jan 11, 2007 |
On the Motion (Motion to Instruct Sgt. at Arms)
(S. 1)
A bill to provide greater transparency in the legislative process.
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Motion Agreed to (90-6)
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90–6
|
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#6
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Jan 11, 2007 |
On the Motion (Motion to Waive CBA DeMint Amdt. No. 13)
Amendment S.Amdt. 13 (To prevent government shutdowns.)
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Motion Rejected (25-72, 3/5 majority required)
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25–72
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#5
|
Jan 11, 2007 |
On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 11 to S.Amdt. 3 to S. 1 (No short title on file)
Amendment S.Amdt. 11 (To strengthen earmark reform.)
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Motion to Table Failed (46-51)
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46–51
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#4
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Jan 10, 2007 |
On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 6 to S.Amdt. 3 to S. 1 (No short title on file)
Amendment S.Amdt. 6 (to prohibit authorized committees and leadership PACs from employing the spouse or immediate family members of any candidate or Federal office holder connected to the committee.)
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Motion to Table Agreed to (54-41)
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54–41
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#3
|
Jan 10, 2007 |
On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 5 to S.Amdt. 3 to S. 1 (No short title on file)
Amendment S.Amdt. 5 (To modify the application of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to Indian tribes.)
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Motion to Table Agreed to (56-40)
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56–40
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#2
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Jan 10, 2007 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 7 to S.Amdt. 3 to S. 1 (No short title on file)
Amendment S.Amdt. 7 (To amend the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 to establish criminal penalties for knowingly and willfully falsifying or failing to file or report certain information required to …
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Amendment Agreed to (93-2)
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93–2
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#1
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Jan 8, 2007 |
On the Resolution S.Res. 19
(S.Res. 19)
A resolution honoring President Gerald Rudolph Ford.
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Resolution Agreed to (88-0)
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88–0
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