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U.S. Senate Roll Call Votes (112th Congress, 2011–2012)

Every recorded vote of the 112th Congress — 486 roll calls on bills, nominations, and procedural questions. Click any vote to see how all 100 senators voted, or explore senator-by-senator voting analysis.

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112th Congress (2011–2012)
Jan 1, 2013
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Session 2 (2012)

Session 2 (2012)

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Vote # Date Question Result Tally
#251 Jan 1, 2013 On Passage of the Bill H.R. 8 (H.R. 8) An act entitled the "American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012". Bill Passed (89-8, 3/5 majority required) 898
#250 Dec 30, 2012 On the Nomination PN1064 (PN 1064) Carol J. Galante, of California, to be an Assistant Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Nomination Confirmed (69-24, 3/5 majority required) 6924
#249 Dec 30, 2012 On the Nomination PN1354 (PN 1354) William Joseph Baer, of Maryland, to be an Assistant Attorney General Nomination Confirmed (64-26) 6426
#248 Dec 28, 2012 On Passage of the Bill H.R. 1 (H.R. 1) An act making appropriations for disaster relief for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013, and for other purposes. Bill Passed (62-32) 6232
#247 Dec 28, 2012 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3391 to S.Amdt. 3395 to H.R. 1 (Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011) Amendment S.Amdt. 3391 (In the nature of a substitute.) Amendment Rejected (41-54, 3/5 majority required) 4154
#246 Dec 28, 2012 On the Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Merkley Amdt. No. 3367, as Modified Further) Amendment S.Amdt. 3367 (To extend certain supplemental agriculture disaster assistance programs.) Motion Rejected (55-40, 3/5 majority required) 5540
#245 Dec 28, 2012 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3355 to S.Amdt. 3395 to H.R. 1 (Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011) Amendment S.Amdt. 3355 (To strike funding for the emergency forest restoration program.) Amendment Rejected (46-49, 3/5 majority required) 4649
#244 Dec 28, 2012 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3410 to S.Amdt. 3395 to H.R. 1 (Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011) Amendment S.Amdt. 3410 (To offset the cost of the bill and to put the spending on budget as regular spending and not emergency.) Amendment Rejected (3-91, 3/5 majority required) 391
#243 Dec 28, 2012 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3376 to S.Amdt. 3395 to H.R. 1 (Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011) Amendment S.Amdt. 3376 (To provide for the nonapplication of the Davis-Bacon Act in the case of projects funded under this Act.) Amendment Rejected (42-52, 3/5 majority required) 4252
#242 Dec 28, 2012 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3382 to S.Amdt. 3395 to H.R. 1 (Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011) Amendment S.Amdt. 3382 (To require merit-based and competitive awards of disaster recovery contracts.) Amendment Rejected (48-47, 3/5 majority required) 4847
#241 Dec 28, 2012 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3371 to S.Amdt. 3395 to H.R. 1 (Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011) Amendment S.Amdt. 3371 (To ensure that Federal disaster assistance is available for the most severe disasters, and for other purposes.) Amendment Rejected (40-55, 3/5 majority required) 4055
#240 Dec 28, 2012 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3370 to S.Amdt. 3395 to H.R. 1 (Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011) Amendment S.Amdt. 3370 (To ensure funding for victims of Hurricane Sandy is not spent on tax cheats, deceased individuals, or fisheries outside of the affected area.) Amendment Rejected (35-60, 3/5 majority required) 3560
#239 Dec 28, 2012 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3368 to S.Amdt. 3395 to H.R. 1 (Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011) Amendment S.Amdt. 3368 (To clarify cost-sharing requirements for certain Corps of Engineers activities.) Amendment Rejected (44-51, 3/5 majority required) 4451
#238 Dec 28, 2012 On the Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Tester Amdt. No. 3350) Amendment S.Amdt. 3350 (To provide additional funds for wildland fire management.) Motion Rejected (51-44, 3/5 majority required) 5144
#237 Dec 28, 2012 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3344 to S.Amdt. 3395 to H.R. 1 (Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011) Amendment S.Amdt. 3344 (To provide for the approval of an agreement between the United States and the Republic of Palau in response to Super Typhoon Bopha.) Amendment Rejected (52-43, 3/5 majority required) 5243
#236 Dec 28, 2012 On Passage of the Bill H.R. 5949 (H.R. 5949) A bill to extend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 for five years. Bill Passed (73-23, 3/5 majority required) 7323
#235 Dec 28, 2012 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3439 to H.R. 5949 (FISA Amendments Act Reauthorization Act of 2012) Amendment S.Amdt. 3439 (To require a report on the impact of the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 on the privacy of the people of the United States.) Amendment Rejected (43-52, 3/5 majority required) 4352
#234 Dec 27, 2012 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3436 to H.R. 5949 (FISA Amendments Act Reauthorization Act of 2012) Amendment S.Amdt. 3436 (To ensure adequate protection of the rights under the Fourth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States.) Amendment Rejected (12-79, 3/5 majority required) 1279
#233 Dec 27, 2012 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3435 to H.R. 5949 (FISA Amendments Act Reauthorization Act of 2012) Amendment S.Amdt. 3435 (To require the Attorney General to disclose each decision, order, or opinion of a Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court that includes significant legal interpretation of sec… Amendment Rejected (37-54, 3/5 majority required) 3754
#232 Dec 27, 2012 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3437 to H.R. 5949 (FISA Amendments Act Reauthorization Act of 2012) Amendment S.Amdt. 3437 (In the nature of a substitute.) Amendment Rejected (38-52, 3/5 majority required) 3852
#231 Dec 21, 2012 On the Motion (Motion to Waive Sec. 314(e)(1) of the Congressional Budget Act) Amendment S.Amdt. 3395 (In the nature of a substitute.) Motion Rejected (57-34, 3/5 majority required) 5734
#230 Dec 21, 2012 On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 3395 to H.R. 1 (Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011) Amendment S.Amdt. 3395 (In the nature of a substitute.) Cloture Motion Agreed to (91-1, 3/5 majority required) 911
#229 Dec 21, 2012 On the Conference Report H.R. 4310 (H.R. 4310) To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2013 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe … Conference Report Agreed to (81-14) 8114
#228 Dec 13, 2012 On the Nomination PN1556 (PN 1556) Lorna G. Schofield, of New York, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of New York Nomination Confirmed (91-0) 910
#227 Dec 13, 2012 On the Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: S.3637) (S. 3637) A bill to temporarily extend the transaction account guarantee program, and for other purposes. Motion Rejected (50-42, 3/5 majority required) 5042
#226 Dec 11, 2012 On the Nomination PN1405 (PN 1405) John E. Dowdell, of Oklahoma, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Oklahoma Nomination Confirmed (95-0) 950
#225 Dec 11, 2012 On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 3637 (S. 3637) A bill to temporarily extend the transaction account guarantee program, and for other purposes. Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to (76-20, 3/5 majority required) 7620
#224 Dec 6, 2012 On the Nomination PN1383 (PN 1383) Mark E. Walker, of Florida, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Florida Nomination Confirmed (94-0) 940
#223 Dec 6, 2012 On Passage of the Bill H.R. 6156 (H.R. 6156) A bill to authorize the extension of nondiscriminatory treatment (normal trade relations treatment) to products of the Russian Federation and Moldova and to require reports on the compliance of the R… Bill Passed (92-4) 924
#222 Dec 5, 2012 On the Nomination PN1341 (PN 1341) Michael P. Shea, of Connecticut, to be United States District Judge for the District of Connecticut Nomination Confirmed (72-23) 7223
#221 Dec 4, 2012 On Passage of the Bill S. 3254 (S. 3254) An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2013 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Ener… Bill Passed (98-0) 980
#220 Dec 4, 2012 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3262 to S. 3254 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013) Amendment S.Amdt. 3262 (To require a report on military activities to deny or significantly degrade the use of air power against civilian and opposition groups in Syria.) Amendment Agreed to (92-6) 926
#219 Dec 4, 2012 On the Resolution of Ratification Treaty Doc. 112-7 (Treaty Doc. 112-7) The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on December 13, 2006, and signed by the United States of America on June 30, 2009 (the "Conve… Resolution of Ratification Rejected (61-38, 2/3 majority required) 6138
#218 Dec 3, 2012 On the Cloture Motion S. 3254 (S. 3254) An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2013 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Ener… Cloture Motion Agreed to (93-0, 3/5 majority required) 930
#217 Dec 3, 2012 On the Nomination PN1381 (PN 1381) Paul William Grimm, of Maryland, to be United States District Judge for the District of Maryland Nomination Confirmed (92-1) 921
#216 Nov 30, 2012 On the Motion (Motion to Waive Sec. 302(f) of the CBA) Amendment S.Amdt. 3073 (To repeal the requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan by veterans' dependency and indemnity compensation.) Motion Rejected (58-34, 3/5 majority required) 5834
#215 Nov 30, 2012 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3232 to S. 3254 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013) Amendment S.Amdt. 3232 (To enhance sanctions imposed with respect to Iran.) Amendment Agreed to (94-0) 940
#214 Nov 30, 2012 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3025 to S. 3254 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013) Amendment S.Amdt. 3025 (To ensure sufficient sizing of the civilian and contract services workforces of the Department of Defense.) Amendment Rejected (41-53) 4153
#213 Nov 29, 2012 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3018 to S. 3254 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013) Amendment S.Amdt. 3018 (To clarify that an authorization to use military force, a declaration of war, or any similar authority shall not authorize the detention without charge or trial of a citizen o… Amendment Agreed to (67-29) 6729
#212 Nov 29, 2012 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3245 to S. 3254 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013) Amendment S.Amdt. 3245 (To prohibit the use of funds for the transfer or release of certain individuals from United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.) Amendment Agreed to (54-41) 5441
#211 Nov 29, 2012 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3058 to S. 3254 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013) Amendment S.Amdt. 3058 (To provide for certain treatment of autism under the TRICARE program.) Amendment Agreed to (66-29) 6629
#210 Nov 29, 2012 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3096 to S. 3254 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013) Amendment S.Amdt. 3096 (To express the sense of Congress on the accelerated transition of United States combat and military and security operations to the Government of Afghanistan.) Amendment Agreed to (62-33) 6233
#209 Nov 29, 2012 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3095 to S. 3254 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013) Amendment S.Amdt. 3095 (To strike the prohibition on biofuel refinery construction.) Amendment Agreed to (54-41) 5441
#208 Nov 29, 2012 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3158 to S. 3254 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013) Amendment S.Amdt. 3158 (To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit to Congress a plan to reduce the current backlog of veterans claims.) Amendment Agreed to (95-0) 950
#207 Nov 28, 2012 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2955 to S. 3254 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013) Amendment S.Amdt. 2955 (To improve the Public Safety Officers' Benefits Program.) Amendment Agreed to (85-11) 8511
#206 Nov 28, 2012 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2985 to S. 3254 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013) Amendment S.Amdt. 2985 (To strike section 313, relating to a limitation on the availability of funds for the procurement of alternative fuel.) Amendment Agreed to (62-37) 6237
#205 Nov 27, 2012 On the Motion to Proceed Treaty Doc. 112-7 (Treaty Doc. 112-7) The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on December 13, 2006, and signed by the United States of America on June 30, 2009 (the "Conve… Motion to Proceed Agreed to (61-36) 6136
#204 Nov 26, 2012 On the Motion (Motion to Waive all Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Amdt. No. 2875) Amendment S.Amdt. 2875 (In the nature of a substitute.) Motion Rejected (50-44, 3/5 majority required) 5044
#203 Nov 15, 2012 On the Cloture Motion S. 3525 (S. 3525) A bill to protect and enhance opportunities for recreational hunting, fishing, and shooting, and for other purposes. Cloture Motion Agreed to (84-12, 3/5 majority required) 8412
#202 Nov 14, 2012 On the Cloture Motion S. 3414 (S. 3414) A bill to enhance the security and resiliency of the cyber and communications infrastructure of the United States. Cloture Motion Rejected (51-47, 3/5 majority required) 5147
#201 Nov 13, 2012 On the Motion to Proceed S. 3525 (S. 3525) A bill to protect and enhance opportunities for recreational hunting, fishing, and shooting, and for other purposes. Motion to Proceed Agreed to (92-5) 925
#200 Sep 22, 2012 On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 3525 (S. 3525) A bill to protect and enhance opportunities for recreational hunting, fishing, and shooting, and for other purposes. Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to (84-7, 3/5 majority required) 847
#199 Sep 22, 2012 On the Joint Resolution H.J.Res. 117 (H.J.Res. 117) A joint resolution making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2013, and for other purposes. Joint Resolution Passed (62-30) 6230
#198 Sep 22, 2012 On the Cloture Motion H.J.Res. 117 (H.J.Res. 117) A joint resolution making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2013, and for other purposes. Cloture Motion Agreed to (62-30, 3/5 majority required) 6230
#197 Sep 22, 2012 On the Joint Resolution S.J.Res. 41 (S.J.Res. 41) A joint resolution expressing the sense of Congress regarding the nuclear program of the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Joint Resolution Passed (90-1) 901
#196 Sep 22, 2012 On Passage of the Bill S. 3576 (S. 3576) A bill to provide limitations on United States assistance, and for other purposes. Bill Defeated (10-81, 3/5 majority required) 1081
#195 Sep 20, 2012 On the Motion to Proceed H.J.Res. 117 (H.J.Res. 117) A joint resolution making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2013, and for other purposes. Motion to Proceed Agreed to (67-31) 6731
#194 Sep 19, 2012 On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.J.Res. 117 (H.J.Res. 117) A joint resolution making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2013, and for other purposes. Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to (76-22, 3/5 majority required) 7622
#193 Sep 19, 2012 On the Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Amdt. No. 2789) Amendment S.Amdt. 2789 (In the nature of a substitute.) Motion Rejected (58-40, 3/5 majority required) 5840
#192 Sep 12, 2012 On the Motion to Proceed S. 3457 (S. 3457) A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a veterans jobs corps, and for other purposes. Motion to Proceed Agreed to (84-8) 848
#191 Sep 11, 2012 On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 3457 (S. 3457) A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a veterans jobs corps, and for other purposes. Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to (95-1, 3/5 majority required) 951
#190 Sep 10, 2012 On the Nomination PN1342 (PN 1342) Stephanie Marie Rose, of Iowa, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Iowa Nomination Confirmed (89-1) 891
#189 Aug 2, 2012 On the Nomination PN1123 (PN 1123) Gershwin A. Drain, of Michigan, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Michigan Nomination Confirmed (55-41) 5541
#188 Aug 2, 2012 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2771 to S. 3326 (No short title on file) Amendment S.Amdt. 2771 (In the nature of a substitute.) Amendment Rejected (40-58) 4058
#187 Aug 2, 2012 On the Cloture Motion S. 3414 (S. 3414) A bill to enhance the security and resiliency of the cyber and communications infrastructure of the United States. Cloture Motion Rejected (52-46, 3/5 majority required) 5246
#186 Jul 30, 2012 On the Cloture Motion PN1201 (PN 1201) Robert E. Bacharach, of Oklahoma, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Tenth Circuit Cloture Motion Rejected (56-34, 3/5 majority required) 5634
#185 Jul 26, 2012 On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 3414 (S. 3414) A bill to enhance the security and resiliency of the cyber and communications infrastructure of the United States. Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to (84-11, 3/5 majority required) 8411
#184 Jul 25, 2012 On Passage of the Bill S. 3412 (S. 3412) A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax relief to middle-class families. Bill Passed (51-48) 5148
#183 Jul 25, 2012 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2573 to S. 3412 (Middle Class Tax Cut Act) Amendment S.Amdt. 2573 (In the nature of a substitute.) Amendment Rejected (45-54) 4554
#182 Jul 23, 2012 On the Nomination PN1203 (PN 1203) Michael A. Shipp, of New Jersey, to be United States District Judge for the District of New Jersey Nomination Confirmed (91-1) 911
#181 Jul 19, 2012 On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 3364 (S. 3364) A bill to provide an incentive for businesses to bring jobs back to America. Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (56-42, 3/5 majority required) 5642
#180 Jul 17, 2012 On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 3369 (S. 3369) A bill to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, Super PACs and other entities, and for other purpose… Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (53-45, 3/5 majority required) 5345
#179 Jul 16, 2012 On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 3369 (S. 3369) A bill to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, Super PACs and other entities, and for other purpose… Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (51-44, 3/5 majority required) 5144
#178 Jul 16, 2012 On the Nomination PN1197 (PN 1197) Kevin McNulty, of New Jersey, to be United States District Judge for the District of New Jersey Nomination Confirmed (91-3) 913
#177 Jul 12, 2012 On the Cloture Motion S. 2237 (S. 2237) A bill to provide a temporary income tax credit for increased payroll and extend bonus depreciation for an additional year, and for other purposes. Cloture Motion Rejected (53-44, 3/5 majority required) 5344
#176 Jul 12, 2012 On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 2521 to S. 2237 (Small Business Jobs and Tax Relief Act) Amendment S.Amdt. 2521 (In the nature of a substitute.) Cloture Motion Rejected (57-41, 3/5 majority required) 5741
#175 Jul 12, 2012 On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 2524 to S. 2237 (Small Business Jobs and Tax Relief Act) Amendment S.Amdt. 2524 (Of a perfecting nature.) Motion to Table Agreed to (73-24) 7324
#174 Jul 10, 2012 On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 2237 (S. 2237) A bill to provide a temporary income tax credit for increased payroll and extend bonus depreciation for an additional year, and for other purposes. Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to (80-14, 3/5 majority required) 8014
#173 Jul 10, 2012 On the Nomination PN1196 (PN 1196) John Thomas Fowlkes, Jr., of Tennessee, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Tennessee Nomination Confirmed (94-2) 942
#172 Jun 29, 2012 On the Conference Report H.R. 4348 (H.R. 4348) Amended during conference: "An act to authorize funds for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs, and for other purposes." Conference Report Agreed to (74-19, 3/5 majority required) 7419
#171 Jun 29, 2012 On the Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline) (H.R. 4348) Amended during conference: "An act to authorize funds for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs, and for other purposes." Motion Agreed to (63-30, 3/5 majority required) 6330
#170 Jun 29, 2012 On the Motion (Motion to Waive Paragraph 3 of Rule 28) (H.R. 4348) Amended during conference: "An act to authorize funds for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs, and for other purposes." Motion Agreed to (66-28, 3/5 majority required) 6628
#169 Jun 29, 2012 On the Motion (Motion to Waive Paragraph 9 of Rule 28) (H.R. 4348) Amended during conference: "An act to authorize funds for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs, and for other purposes." Motion Agreed to (72-22, 3/5 majority required) 7222
#168 Jun 26, 2012 On the Motion (Motion to Concur in the House Amendment to Accompany S. 3187) (S. 3187) A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices, to establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and bi… Motion Agreed to (92-4) 924
#167 Jun 26, 2012 On the Nomination PN1132 (PN 1132) Robin S. Rosenbaum, of Florida, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Florida Nomination Confirmed (92-3) 923
#166 Jun 25, 2012 On the Cloture Motion S. 3187 (S. 3187) A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices, to establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and bi… Cloture Motion Agreed to (89-3, 3/5 majority required) 893
#165 Jun 21, 2012 On the Cloture Motion S. 1940 (S. 1940) An original bill to amend the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968, to restore the financial solvency of the flood insurance fund, and for other purposes. Cloture Motion Agreed to (96-2, 3/5 majority required) 962
#164 Jun 21, 2012 On Passage of the Bill S. 3240 (S. 3240) An original bill to reauthorize agricultural programs through 2017, and for other purposes. Bill Passed (64-35, 3/5 majority required) 6435
#163 Jun 21, 2012 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2166 to S. 3240 (Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012) Amendment S.Amdt. 2166 (To amend the National Labor Relations Act to permit employers to pay higher wages to their employees.) Amendment Rejected (45-54, 3/5 majority required) 4554
#162 Jun 21, 2012 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2214 to S. 3240 (Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012) Amendment S.Amdt. 2214 (To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prohibit the use of public funds for political party conventions, and to provide for the return of previously distributed funds f… Amendment Agreed to (95-4, 3/5 majority required) 954
#161 Jun 21, 2012 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2310 to S. 3240 (Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012) Amendment S.Amdt. 2310 (To permit States to require that any food, beverage, or other edible product offered for sale have a label on indicating that the food, beverage, or other edible product conta… Amendment Rejected (26-73, 3/5 majority required) 2673
#160 Jun 21, 2012 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2247 to S. 3240 (Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012) Amendment S.Amdt. 2247 (To reduce unnecessary paperwork burdens on community water systems.) Amendment Rejected (58-41, 3/5 majority required) 5841
#159 Jun 21, 2012 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2372 to S. 3240 (Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012) Amendment S.Amdt. 2372 (To prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency from conducting aerial surveillance to inspect agricultural operations or to record images of agricultural… Amendment Rejected (56-43, 3/5 majority required) 5643
#158 Jun 21, 2012 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2456 to S. 3240 (Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012) Amendment S.Amdt. 2456 (Of a perfecting nature.) Amendment Rejected (47-48, 3/5 majority required) 4748
#157 Jun 20, 2012 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2439 to S. 3240 (Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012) Amendment S.Amdt. 2439 (To limit the amount of premium subsidy provided by the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation on behalf of any person or legal entity with an average adjusted gross income in exce… Amendment Agreed to (66-33) 6633
#156 Jun 20, 2012 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2437 to S. 3240 (Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012) Amendment S.Amdt. 2437 (To limit the amount of premium subsidy provided by the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation on behalf of any person or legal entity with an average adjusted gross income in exce… Amendment Rejected (44-55) 4455
#155 Jun 20, 2012 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2438 to S. 3240 (Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012) Amendment S.Amdt. 2438 (To establish highly erodible land and wetland conservation compliance requirements for the Federal crop insurance program.) Amendment Agreed to (52-47) 5247
#154 Jun 20, 2012 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2363 to S. 3240 (Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012) Amendment S.Amdt. 2363 (To ensure that extras in film and television who bring personal, common domesticated household pets do not face unnecessary regulations and to prohibit attendance at an animal… Amendment Agreed to (88-11, 3/5 majority required) 8811
#153 Jun 20, 2012 On the Motion (Johnson (WI) Motion to Recommit with Instructions) (S. 3240) An original bill to reauthorize agricultural programs through 2017, and for other purposes. Motion Rejected (40-59) 4059
#152 Jun 20, 2012 On the Motion to Recommit S. 3240 (S. 3240) An original bill to reauthorize agricultural programs through 2017, and for other purposes. Motion to Recommit Rejected (29-70) 2970
#151 Jun 20, 2012 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2433 to S. 3240 (Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012) Amendment S.Amdt. 2433 (To reform the sugar program.) Amendment Rejected (46-53) 4653
#150 Jun 20, 2012 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2226 to S. 3240 (Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012) Amendment S.Amdt. 2226 (To eliminate biorefinery, renewable chemical, and biobased product manufacturing assistance.) Amendment Rejected (36-63) 3663
#149 Jun 20, 2012 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2360 to S. 3240 (Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012) Amendment S.Amdt. 2360 (To provide for emergency food assistance, and for other purposes.) Amendment Rejected (35-63) 3563
#148 Jun 20, 2012 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2314 to S. 3240 (Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012) Amendment S.Amdt. 2314 (To repeal the conservation stewardship program and the conservation reserve program.) Amendment Rejected (15-84) 1584
#147 Jun 20, 2012 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2313 to S. 3240 (Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012) Amendment S.Amdt. 2313 (To repeal the forest legacy program.) Amendment Rejected (21-77) 2177
#146 Jun 20, 2012 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2295 to S. 3240 (Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012) Amendment S.Amdt. 2295 (To increase the amounts authorized to be appropriated for the designation of treatment areas.) Amendment Agreed to (77-22) 7722
#145 Jun 20, 2012 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2354 to S. 3240 (Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012) Amendment S.Amdt. 2354 (To prohibit assistance to North Korea under title II of the Food for Peace Act.) Amendment Rejected (43-56) 4356
#144 Jun 20, 2012 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2454 to S. 3240 (Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012) Amendment S.Amdt. 2454 (To prohibit assistance to North Korea under title II of the Food for Peace Act unless the President issues a national interest waiver.) Amendment Agreed to (59-40) 5940
#143 Jun 20, 2012 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2293 to S. 3240 (Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012) Amendment S.Amdt. 2293 (To limit subsidies for millionaires.) Amendment Agreed to (62-37) 6237
#142 Jun 20, 2012 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2289 to S. 3240 (Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012) Amendment S.Amdt. 2289 (To reduce funding for the market access program and to prohibit the use of funds for reality television shows, wine tastings, animal spa products, and cat or dog food.) Amendment Rejected (30-69) 3069
#141 Jun 20, 2012 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2273 to S. 3240 (Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012) Amendment S.Amdt. 2273 (To eliminate the authority of the Secretary to increase the amount of grants provided to eligible entities relating to providing access to broadband telecommunications service… Amendment Rejected (44-55) 4455
#140 Jun 20, 2012 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2382 to S. 3240 (Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012) Amendment S.Amdt. 2382 (To require the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation to provide crop insurance for organic crops under similar terms and conditions to crop insurance provided for other crops.) Amendment Agreed to (63-36) 6336
#139 Jun 20, 2012 On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 37 (S.J.Res. 37) A joint resolution to disapprove a rule promulgated by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency relating to emission standards for certain steam generating units. Motion to Proceed Rejected (46-53) 4653
#138 Jun 19, 2012 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2276 to S. 3240 (Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012) Amendment S.Amdt. 2276 (To prohibit mandatory or compulsory check off programs.) Amendment Rejected (20-79) 2079
#137 Jun 19, 2012 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2268 to S. 3240 (Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012) Amendment S.Amdt. 2268 (To prohibit the Secretary from making loan guarantees.) Amendment Rejected (14-84) 1484
#136 Jun 19, 2012 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2263 to S. 3240 (Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012) Amendment S.Amdt. 2263 (To maintain funding at current levels for programs providing access to broadband telecommunications services in rural areas.) Amendment Rejected (45-54) 4554
#135 Jun 19, 2012 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2156 to S. 3240 (Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012) Amendment S.Amdt. 2156 (To strike a reduction in the supplemental nutrition assistance program and increase funding for the fresh fruit and vegetable program, with an offset that limits crop insuranc… Amendment Rejected (33-66) 3366
#134 Jun 19, 2012 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2217 to S. 3240 (Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012) Amendment S.Amdt. 2217 (To eliminate the organic certification cost share assistance program.) Amendment Rejected (42-57) 4257
#133 Jun 19, 2012 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2309 to S. 3240 (Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012) Amendment S.Amdt. 2309 (To require a study into the feasibility of an insurance product that covers food safety recalls.) Amendment Agreed to (76-23) 7623
#132 Jun 19, 2012 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2191 to S. 3240 (Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012) Amendment S.Amdt. 2191 (To provide that any cooperative organization or other entity that receives a business and industry direct or guaranteed loan for a wind energy project is ineligible for any ot… Amendment Rejected (33-66) 3366
#131 Jun 19, 2012 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2181 to S. 3240 (Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012) Amendment S.Amdt. 2181 (To establish an average adjusted gross income limitation of $250,000 for all payments and benefits under the Farm Bill.) Amendment Rejected (15-84) 1584
#130 Jun 19, 2012 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2238 to S. 3240 (Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012) Amendment S.Amdt. 2238 (To require more frequent dairy reporting.) Amendment Agreed to (73-26) 7326
#129 Jun 19, 2012 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2172 to S. 3240 (Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012) Amendment S.Amdt. 2172 (To end the State bonus payments for administering the supplemental nutrition assistance programs.) Amendment Rejected (41-58) 4158
#128 Jun 19, 2012 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2370 to S. 3240 (Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012) Amendment S.Amdt. 2370 (To encourage the purchase of pulse crop products for school meals programs.) Amendment Agreed to (58-41) 5841
#127 Jun 19, 2012 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2174 to S. 3240 (Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012) Amendment S.Amdt. 2174 (To limit categorical eligibility for the supplemental nutrition assistance program to those who receive cash assistance.) Amendment Rejected (43-56) 4356
#126 Jun 19, 2012 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2445 to S. 3240 (Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012) Amendment S.Amdt. 2445 (To strengthen rural communities and foster the next generation of farmers and ranchers.) Amendment Agreed to (55-44) 5544
#125 Jun 19, 2012 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2167 to S. 3240 (Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012) Amendment S.Amdt. 2167 (To provide payment limitations for marketing loan gains and loan deficiency payments.) Amendment Agreed to (75-24) 7524
#124 Jun 19, 2012 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2190 to S. 3240 (Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012) Amendment S.Amdt. 2190 (To require Federal milk marketing order reform.) Amendment Agreed to (66-33) 6633
#123 Jun 19, 2012 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2192 to S. 3240 (Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012) Amendment S.Amdt. 2192 (To improve the program of value-added agricultural producer grants.) Amendment Rejected (38-61) 3861
#122 Jun 18, 2012 On the Nomination PN349 (PN 349) Mary Geiger Lewis, of South Carolina, to be United States District Judge for the District of South Carolina Nomination Confirmed (64-27) 6427
#121 Jun 14, 2012 On the Cloture Motion PN267 (PN 267) Mari Carmen Aponte, of the District of Columbia, to be Ambassador to the Republic of El Salvador Cloture Motion Agreed to (62-37, 3/5 majority required) 6237
#120 Jun 13, 2012 On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 2392 to S.Amdt. 2391 to S. 3240 (Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012) Amendment S.Amdt. 2392 (To empower States with programmatic flexibility and predictability to administer a supplemental nutrition assistance block grant program under which, at the request of a State… Motion to Table Agreed to (65-33) 6533
#119 Jun 13, 2012 On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 2393 to S.Amdt. 2392 to S.Amdt. 2391 to S. 3240 Amendment S.Amdt. 2393 (To phase out the Federal sugar program.) Motion to Table Agreed to (50-46) 5046
#118 Jun 11, 2012 On the Cloture Motion PN1104 (PN 1104) Andrew David Hurwitz, of Arizona, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Ninth Circuit Cloture Motion Agreed to (60-31, 3/5 majority required) 6031
#117 Jun 7, 2012 On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 3240 (S. 3240) An original bill to reauthorize agricultural programs through 2017, and for other purposes. Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to (90-8, 3/5 majority required) 908
#116 Jun 6, 2012 On the Nomination PN525 (PN 525) Jeffrey J. Helmick, of Ohio, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Ohio Nomination Confirmed (62-36) 6236
#115 Jun 5, 2012 On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 3220 (S. 3220) A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide more effective remedies to victims of discrimination in the payment of wages on the basis of sex, and for other purposes. Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (52-47, 3/5 majority required) 5247
#114 Jun 4, 2012 On the Nomination PN1131 (PN 1131) Timothy S. Hillman, of Massachusetts, to be United States District Judge for the District of Massachusetts Nomination Confirmed (88-1) 881
#113 May 24, 2012 On Passage of the Bill S. 2343 (S. 2343) A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans, and for other purposes. Bill Defeated (51-43, 3/5 majority required) 5143
#112 May 24, 2012 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2153 to S. 2343 (Stop the Student Loan Interest Rate Hike Act of2012) Amendment S.Amdt. 2153 (In the nature of a substitute.) Amendment Rejected (34-62, 3/5 majority required) 3462
#111 May 24, 2012 On Passage of the Bill S. 3187 (S. 3187) A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices, to establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and bi… Bill Passed (96-1) 961
#110 May 24, 2012 On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 2127 to S. 3187 (No short title on file) Amendment S.Amdt. 2127 (To require manufacturers of dietary supplements to register dietary supplement products with the Food and Drug Administration.) Motion to Table Agreed to (77-20) 7720
#109 May 24, 2012 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2109 to S. 3187 (No short title on file) Amendment S.Amdt. 2109 (To revoke the exclusivity of certain entities that are responsible for violations of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, the False Claims Act, and other certain laws.) Amendment Rejected (9-88, 3/5 majority required) 988
#108 May 24, 2012 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2107 to S. 3187 (No short title on file) Amendment S.Amdt. 2107 (To allow the importation by individuals of safe and affordable drugs from Canada.) Amendment Rejected (43-54, 3/5 majority required) 4354
#107 May 24, 2012 On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 2143 to S. 3187 (No short title on file) Amendment S.Amdt. 2143 (To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act concerning claims about the effects of foods and dietary supplements on health-related conditions and disease, to prohibit em… Motion to Table Agreed to (78-15) 7815
#106 May 24, 2012 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2108 to S. 3187 (No short title on file) Amendment S.Amdt. 2108 (To prohibit approval by the Food and Drug Administration of genetically engineered fish unless the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration concurs with such approval.) Amendment Rejected (46-50, 3/5 majority required) 4650
#105 May 24, 2012 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2111 to S. 3187 (No short title on file) Amendment S.Amdt. 2111 (To provide substantial savings in health care costs to the Federal government and consumers by fostering competition among generic pharmaceutical manufacturers and ensuring th… Amendment Rejected (28-67, 3/5 majority required) 2867
#104 May 21, 2012 On the Nomination PN1049 (PN 1049) Paul J. Watford, of California, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Ninth Circuit Nomination Confirmed (61-34) 6134
#103 May 17, 2012 On the Nomination PN1226 (PN 1226) Jerome H. Powell, of Maryland, to be a Member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System for the unexpired term of fourteen years from February 1, 2000 Nomination Confirmed (74-21, 3/5 majority required) 7421
#102 May 17, 2012 On the Nomination PN1225 (PN 1225) Jeremy C. Stein, of Massachusetts, to be a Member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System for the unexpired term of fourteen years from February 1, 2004 Nomination Confirmed (70-24, 3/5 majority required) 7024
#101 May 16, 2012 On the Motion to Proceed S.Con.Res. 44 (S.Con.Res. 44) A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2013 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2014 through 2… Motion to Proceed Rejected (17-82) 1782
#100 May 16, 2012 On the Motion to Proceed S.Con.Res. 42 (S.Con.Res. 42) A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2013, revising the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal year 2012, and setting forth… Motion to Proceed Rejected (16-83) 1683
#99 May 16, 2012 On the Motion to Proceed S.Con.Res. 37 (S.Con.Res. 37) A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2013, and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2014 through … Motion to Proceed Rejected (42-57) 4257
#98 May 16, 2012 On the Motion to Proceed H.Con.Res. 112 (H.Con.Res. 112) A concurrent resolution establishing the budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2013 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2014 through 2022. Motion to Proceed Rejected (41-58) 4158
#97 May 16, 2012 On the Motion to Proceed S.Con.Res. 41 (S.Con.Res. 41) A concurrent resolution setting forth the President's budget request for the United States Government for fiscal year 2013, and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2014 th… Motion to Proceed Rejected (0-99) 099
#96 May 15, 2012 On Passage of the Bill H.R. 2072 (H.R. 2072) A bill to reauthorize the Export-Import Bank of the United States, and for other purposes. Bill Passed (78-20, 3/5 majority required) 7820
#95 May 15, 2012 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2104 to H.R. 2072 (Export-Import Bank Reauthorization Act of 2012) Amendment S.Amdt. 2104 (To prohibit an increase in the lending authority of the Export-Import Bank of the United States to more than $100,000,000,000 until the Secretary of the Treasury certifies tha… Amendment Rejected (35-63, 3/5 majority required) 3563
#94 May 15, 2012 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2103 to H.R. 2072 (Export-Import Bank Reauthorization Act of 2012) Amendment S.Amdt. 2103 (To clarify the requirement that the Export-Import Bank of the United States not make or guarantee loans that are subordinate to other loans, to restrict financing of certain f… Amendment Rejected (37-61, 3/5 majority required) 3761
#93 May 15, 2012 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2102 to H.R. 2072 (Export-Import Bank Reauthorization Act of 2012) Amendment S.Amdt. 2102 (To require the Export-Import Bank of the United States to provide financing only for transactions subsidized by export credit agencies of other countries or for which private … Amendment Rejected (36-62, 3/5 majority required) 3662
#92 May 15, 2012 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2101 to H.R. 2072 (Export-Import Bank Reauthorization Act of 2012) Amendment S.Amdt. 2101 (To prohibit the Export-Import Bank of the United States from providing financing to a person or for a project in a country the government or central bank of which holds debt i… Amendment Rejected (9-89, 3/5 majority required) 989
#91 May 15, 2012 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2100 to H.R. 2072 (Export-Import Bank Reauthorization Act of 2012) Amendment S.Amdt. 2100 (To phase out the authority of the Export-Import Bank of the United States and to require the President to initiate negotiations with other major exporting countries to end sub… Amendment Rejected (12-86, 3/5 majority required) 1286
#90 May 14, 2012 On the Nomination PN1118 (PN 1118) John J. Tharp, Jr., of Illinois, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Illinois Nomination Confirmed (86-1) 861
#89 May 8, 2012 On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 2343 (S. 2343) A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans, and for other purposes. Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (52-45, 3/5 majority required) 5245
#88 May 7, 2012 On the Nomination PN985 (PN 985) Jacqueline H. Nguyen, of California, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Ninth Circuit Nomination Confirmed (91-3) 913
#87 Apr 26, 2012 On Passage of the Bill S. 1925 (S. 1925) A bill to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act of 1994. Bill Passed (68-31) 6831
#86 Apr 26, 2012 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2095 to S.Amdt. 2093 to S. 1925 (Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2011) Amendment S.Amdt. 2095 (In the nature of a substitute.) Amendment Rejected (37-62, 3/5 majority required) 3762
#85 Apr 26, 2012 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2086 to S.Amdt. 2093 to S. 1925 (Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2011) Amendment S.Amdt. 2086 (To amend title 18 of the United States Code and other provisions of law to strengthen provisions of the Violence Against Women Act and improve justice for crime victims.) Amendment Rejected (50-48, 3/5 majority required) 5048
#84 Apr 26, 2012 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2094 to S.Amdt. 2093 to S. 1925 (Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2011) Amendment S.Amdt. 2094 (To provide Debbie Smith grants for auditing sexual assault evidence backlogs.) Amendment Rejected (57-41, 3/5 majority required) 5741
#83 Apr 26, 2012 On the Nomination PN920 (PN 920) Gregg Jeffrey Costa, of Texas, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Texas Nomination Confirmed (97-2) 972
#82 Apr 25, 2012 On Passage of the Bill S. 1789 (S. 1789) A bill to improve, sustain, and transform the United States Postal Service. Bill Passed (62-37, 3/5 majority required) 6237
#81 Apr 25, 2012 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2046 to S.Amdt. 2000 to S. 1789 (21st Century Postal Service Act of 2012) Amendment S.Amdt. 2046 (To provide protections for postal workers with respect to their right not to subsidize union nonrepresentational activities.) Amendment Rejected (46-53, 3/5 majority required) 4653
#80 Apr 25, 2012 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2042 to S.Amdt. 2000 to S. 1789 (21st Century Postal Service Act of 2012) Amendment S.Amdt. 2042 (To maintain current delivery time for market-dominant products.) Amendment Rejected (44-54, 3/5 majority required) 4454
#79 Apr 25, 2012 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2039 to S.Amdt. 2000 to S. 1789 (21st Century Postal Service Act of 2012) Amendment S.Amdt. 2039 (To prohibit employees of the United States Postal Service from engaging in collective bargaining.) Amendment Rejected (23-76, 3/5 majority required) 2376
#78 Apr 25, 2012 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2028 to S.Amdt. 2000 to S. 1789 (21st Century Postal Service Act of 2012) Amendment S.Amdt. 2028 (To establish a pilot program to test alternative methods for the delivery of postal services.) Amendment Rejected (35-64, 3/5 majority required) 3564
#77 Apr 25, 2012 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2079 to S.Amdt. 2000 to S. 1789 (21st Century Postal Service Act of 2012) Amendment S.Amdt. 2079 (To extend the moratorium on the closing and consolidation of postal facilities or post offices, stations, or branches.) Amendment Rejected (43-53, 3/5 majority required) 4353
#76 Apr 24, 2012 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2025 to S.Amdt. 2000 to S. 1789 (21st Century Postal Service Act of 2012) Amendment S.Amdt. 2025 (To end the mailbox use monopoly.) Amendment Rejected (35-64, 3/5 majority required) 3564
#75 Apr 24, 2012 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2049 to S.Amdt. 2000 to S. 1789 (21st Century Postal Service Act of 2012) Amendment S.Amdt. 2049 (To allow supervisory and other managerial organizations to participate in the planning and development of changes in, or termination of, pay policies and schedules and fringe … Amendment Rejected (57-42, 3/5 majority required) 5742
#74 Apr 24, 2012 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2083 to S.Amdt. 2000 to S. 1789 (21st Century Postal Service Act of 2012) Amendment S.Amdt. 2083 (To improve the bill.) Amendment Rejected (29-70, 3/5 majority required) 2970
#73 Apr 24, 2012 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2034 to S.Amdt. 2000 to S. 1789 (21st Century Postal Service Act of 2012) Amendment S.Amdt. 2034 (To provide appropriate workers compensation for Federal employees.) Amendment Rejected (46-53, 3/5 majority required) 4653
#72 Apr 24, 2012 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2043 to S.Amdt. 2000 to S. 1789 (21st Century Postal Service Act of 2012) Amendment S.Amdt. 2043 (To strike the limitations on changes to mail delivery schedule, with an offset.) Amendment Rejected (43-56, 3/5 majority required) 4356
#71 Apr 24, 2012 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2061 to S.Amdt. 2000 to S. 1789 (21st Century Postal Service Act of 2012) Amendment S.Amdt. 2061 (To achieve long-term cost-savings by allowing the Postmaster General to reduce the postal workforce through mandatory retirements for eligible employees.) Amendment Rejected (33-65, 3/5 majority required) 3365
#70 Apr 24, 2012 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2033 to S.Amdt. 2000 to S. 1789 (21st Century Postal Service Act of 2012) Amendment S.Amdt. 2033 (To establish the Commission on Postal Reorganization.) Amendment Rejected (30-69, 3/5 majority required) 3069
#69 Apr 24, 2012 On the Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Amdt. No. 2000 As Modified) Amendment S.Amdt. 2000 (In the nature of a substitute.) Motion Agreed to (62-37, 3/5 majority required) 6237
#68 Apr 24, 2012 On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 36 (S.J.Res. 36) A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Labor Relations Board relating to representation elect… Motion to Proceed Rejected (45-54) 4554
#67 Apr 23, 2012 On the Nomination PN986 (PN 986) Brian C. Wimes, of Missouri, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern and Western Districts of Missouri Nomination Confirmed (92-1) 921
#66 Apr 17, 2012 On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 1789 (S. 1789) A bill to improve, sustain, and transform the United States Postal Service. Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to (74-22, 3/5 majority required) 7422
#65 Apr 16, 2012 On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 2230 (S. 2230) A bill to reduce the deficit by imposing a minimum effective tax rate for high-income taxpayers. Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (51-45, 3/5 majority required) 5145
#64 Apr 16, 2012 On the Nomination PN919 (PN 919) Stephanie Dawn Thacker, of West Virginia, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Fourth Circuit Nomination Confirmed (91-3) 913
#63 Mar 29, 2012 On the Cloture Motion S. 2204 (S. 2204) A bill to eliminate unnecessary tax subsidies and promote renewable energy and energy conservation. Cloture Motion Rejected (51-47, 3/5 majority required) 5147
#62 Mar 28, 2012 On the Nomination PN633 (PN 633) Susie Morgan, of Louisiana, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Louisiana Nomination Confirmed (96-1) 961
#61 Mar 28, 2012 On the Nomination PN865 (PN 865) Miranda Du, of Nevada, to be United States District Judge for the District of Nevada Nomination Confirmed (59-39) 5939
#60 Mar 27, 2012 On the Cloture Motion S. 1789 (S. 1789) A bill to improve, sustain, and transform the United States Postal Service. Cloture Motion Rejected (51-46, 3/5 majority required) 5146
#59 Mar 26, 2012 On the Cloture Motion S. 2204 (S. 2204) A bill to eliminate unnecessary tax subsidies and promote renewable energy and energy conservation. Cloture Motion Agreed to (92-4, 3/5 majority required) 924
#58 Mar 22, 2012 On the Nomination PN857 (PN 857) Ronnie Abrams, of New York, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of New York Nomination Confirmed (96-2) 962
#57 Mar 22, 2012 On the Nomination PN735 (PN 735) David Nuffer, of Utah, to be United States District Judge for the District of Utah Nomination Confirmed (96-2) 962
#56 Mar 22, 2012 On the Cloture Motion S. 2038 (S. 2038) An original bill to prohibit Members of Congress and employees of Congress from using nonpublic information derived from their official positions for personal benefit, and for other purposes. Cloture Motion Agreed to (96-3, 3/5 majority required) 963
#55 Mar 22, 2012 On Passage of the Bill H.R. 3606 (H.R. 3606) A bill to increase American job creation and economic growth by improving access to the public capital markets for emerging growth companies. Bill Passed (73-26) 7326
#54 Mar 22, 2012 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1884 to H.R. 3606 (Reopening American Capital Markets to Emerging Growth Companies Act of 2011) Amendment S.Amdt. 1884 (To amend the securities laws to provide for registration exemptions for certain crowdfunded securities, and for other purposes.) Amendment Agreed to (64-35) 6435
#53 Mar 21, 2012 On the Cloture Motion H.R. 3606 (H.R. 3606) A bill to increase American job creation and economic growth by improving access to the public capital markets for emerging growth companies. Cloture Motion Agreed to (76-22, 3/5 majority required) 7622
#52 Mar 20, 2012 On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 1836 to H.R. 3606 (Reopening American Capital Markets to Emerging Growth Companies Act of 2011) Amendment S.Amdt. 1836 (To reauthorize the Export-Import Bank of the United States.) Cloture Motion Rejected (55-44, 3/5 majority required) 5544
#51 Mar 20, 2012 On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 1833 to H.R. 3606 (Reopening American Capital Markets to Emerging Growth Companies Act of 2011) Amendment S.Amdt. 1833 (In the nature of a substitute.) Cloture Motion Rejected (54-45, 3/5 majority required) 5445
#50 Mar 15, 2012 On the Nomination PN786 (PN 786) Michael Walter Fitzgerald, of California, to be United States District Judge for the Central District of California Nomination Confirmed (91-6) 916
#49 Mar 15, 2012 On the Nomination PN566 (PN 566) Gina Marie Groh, of West Virginia, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of West Virginia Nomination Confirmed (95-2) 952
#48 Mar 14, 2012 On Passage of the Bill S. 1813 (S. 1813) A bill to reauthorize Federal-aid highway and highway safety construction programs, and for other purposes. Bill Passed (74-22) 7422
#47 Mar 14, 2012 On the Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Disciple Re: Paul Amdt. No. 1556) Amendment S.Amdt. 1556 (To permit emergency exemptions from compliance with certain laws for highway construction projects.) Motion Rejected (42-54, 3/5 majority required) 4254
#46 Mar 14, 2012 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1816 to S.Amdt. 1761 to S. 1813 (MAP-21) Amendment S.Amdt. 1816 (To express the sense of the Senate that Federal agencies should ensure that all applicable environmental reviews, approvals, licensing, and permit requirements under Federal l… Amendment Agreed to (76-20) 7620
#45 Mar 13, 2012 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1742 to S. 1813 (MAP-21) Amendment S.Amdt. 1742 (To allow States to permit nonhighway uses in rest areas along any highway.) Amendment Rejected (12-86) 1286
#44 Mar 13, 2012 On the Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Provisions Re: Corker Amdt. No. 1785, As Modified) Amendment S.Amdt. 1785 (To lower the FY13 discretionary budget authority cap as set in the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 by $11,000,000,000 in order to offset the general … Motion Rejected (40-58, 3/5 majority required) 4058
#43 Mar 13, 2012 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1736 to S. 1813 (MAP-21) Amendment S.Amdt. 1736 (To free States to spend gas taxes on their transportation priorities.) Amendment Rejected (30-68) 3068
#42 Mar 13, 2012 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1517 to S. 1813 (MAP-21) Amendment S.Amdt. 1517 (To modify the apportionment formula to ensure that the percentage of apportioned funds received by a State is the same as the percentage of total gas taxes paid by the State.) Amendment Rejected (28-70) 2870
#41 Mar 13, 2012 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1782 to S. 1813 (MAP-21) Amendment S.Amdt. 1782 (To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify certain tax credits relating to energy, and for other purposes.) Amendment Rejected (51-47, 3/5 majority required) 5147
#40 Mar 13, 2012 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1589 to S. 1813 (MAP-21) Amendment S.Amdt. 1589 (To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to terminate certain energy tax subsidies and lower the corporate income tax rate.) Amendment Rejected (26-72, 3/5 majority required) 2672
#39 Mar 13, 2012 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1812 to S. 1813 (MAP-21) Amendment S.Amdt. 1812 (To prevent a tax increase on American businesses and to provide certainty to job creators by extending certain expiring tax credits relating to energy.) Amendment Rejected (49-49, 3/5 majority required) 4949
#38 Mar 13, 2012 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1826 to S. 1813 (MAP-21) Amendment S.Amdt. 1826 (Of a perfecting nature.) Amendment Rejected (41-57, 3/5 majority required) 4157
#37 Mar 13, 2012 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1759 to S. 1813 (MAP-21) Amendment S.Amdt. 1759 (To remove privatized highways from consideration in apportioning highway funding among States.) Amendment Agreed to (50-47) 5047
#36 Mar 13, 2012 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1756 to S. 1813 (MAP-21) Amendment S.Amdt. 1756 (To return to the individual States maximum discretionary authority and fiscal responsibility for all elements of the national surface transportation systems that are not withi… Amendment Rejected (30-67) 3067
#35 Mar 8, 2012 On the Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: S.1813) (S. 1813) A bill to reauthorize Federal-aid highway and highway safety construction programs, and for other purposes. Motion Agreed to (66-31, 3/5 majority required) 6631
#34 Mar 8, 2012 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1537 to S. 1813 (MAP-21) Amendment S.Amdt. 1537 (To approve the Keystone XL pipeline project and provide for environmental protection and government oversight.) Amendment Rejected (56-42, 3/5 majority required) 5642
#33 Mar 8, 2012 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1817 to S. 1813 (MAP-21) Amendment S.Amdt. 1817 (To ensure the expeditious processing of Keystone XL permit applications consistent with current law, prohibit the export of crude oil produced in Canada and transported by the… Amendment Rejected (33-65, 3/5 majority required) 3365
#32 Mar 8, 2012 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1822 to S. 1813 (MAP-21) Amendment S.Amdt. 1822 (To provide for the restoration of the natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, marine and wildlife habitats, beaches, and coastal wetlands of Gulf Coast States and to provide… Amendment Agreed to (76-22, 3/5 majority required) 7622
#31 Mar 8, 2012 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1738 to S. 1813 (MAP-21) Amendment S.Amdt. 1738 (To prevent the creation of duplicative and overlapping Federal programs.) Amendment Rejected (52-46, 3/5 majority required) 5246
#30 Mar 8, 2012 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1660 to S. 1813 (MAP-21) Amendment S.Amdt. 1660 (To provide additional time for the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to issue achievable standards for industrial, commercial, and institutional boilers, pr… Amendment Rejected (52-46, 3/5 majority required) 5246
#29 Mar 8, 2012 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1825 to S. 1813 (MAP-21) Amendment S.Amdt. 1825 (To reauthorize for 1 year the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000 and to provide full funding for the Payments in Lieu of Taxes program for 1 yea… Amendment Agreed to (82-16, 3/5 majority required) 8216
#28 Mar 8, 2012 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1535 to S. 1813 (MAP-21) Amendment S.Amdt. 1535 (To provide for an extension of the Draft Proposed Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program 2010-2015.) Amendment Rejected (43-55, 3/5 majority required) 4355
#27 Mar 6, 2012 On the Nomination PN736 (PN 736) Thomas Owen Rice, of Washington, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Washington Nomination Confirmed (93-4) 934
#26 Mar 6, 2012 On the Nomination PN634 (PN 634) Mary Elizabeth Phillips, of Missouri, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Missouri Nomination Confirmed (95-2) 952
#25 Mar 6, 2012 On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 1761 to S. 1813 (MAP-21) Amendment S.Amdt. 1761 (Of a perfecting nature.) Cloture Motion Rejected (52-44, 3/5 majority required) 5244
#24 Mar 1, 2012 On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 1520 to S.Amdt. 1730 to S. 1813 (MAP-21) Amendment S.Amdt. 1520 (To amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to protect rights of conscience with regard to requirements for coverage of specific items and services.) Motion to Table Agreed to (51-48) 5148
#23 Feb 27, 2012 On the Nomination PN631 (PN 631) Margo Kitsy Brodie, of New York, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of New York Nomination Confirmed (86-2) 862
#22 Feb 17, 2012 On the Conference Report H.R. 3630 (H.R. 3630) A bill to extend the payroll tax holiday, unemployment compensation, Medicare physician payment, provide for the consideration of the Keystone XL pipeline, and for other purposes. Conference Report Agreed to (60-36) 6036
#21 Feb 17, 2012 On the Nomination PN632 (PN 632) Jesse M. Furman, of New York, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of New York Nomination Confirmed (62-34) 6234
#20 Feb 17, 2012 On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 1633 to S. 1813 (MAP-21) Amendment S.Amdt. 1633 (Of a perfecting nature.) Cloture Motion Rejected (54-42, 3/5 majority required) 5442
#19 Feb 15, 2012 On the Nomination PN864 (PN 864) Adalberto Jose Jordan, of Florida, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Eleventh Circuit Nomination Confirmed (94-5) 945
#18 Feb 13, 2012 On the Cloture Motion PN864 (PN 864) Adalberto Jose Jordan, of Florida, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Eleventh Circuit Cloture Motion Agreed to (89-5, 3/5 majority required) 895
#17 Feb 9, 2012 On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 1813 (S. 1813) A bill to reauthorize Federal-aid highway and highway safety construction programs, and for other purposes. Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to (85-11, 3/5 majority required) 8511
#16 Feb 9, 2012 On the Nomination PN524 (PN 524) Cathy Ann Bencivengo, of California, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of California Nomination Confirmed (90-6) 906
#15 Feb 6, 2012 On the Conference Report H.R. 658 (H.R. 658) A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to authorize appropriations for the Federal Aviation Administration for fiscal years 2011 through 2014, to streamline programs, create efficiencies, redu… Conference Report Agreed to (75-20, 3/5 majority required) 7520
#14 Feb 2, 2012 On Passage of the Bill S. 2038 (S. 2038) An original bill to prohibit Members of Congress and employees of Congress from using nonpublic information derived from their official positions for personal benefit, and for other purposes. Bill Passed (96-3) 963
#13 Feb 2, 2012 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1481 to S.Amdt. 1470 to S. 2038 (Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge Act of 2012) Amendment S.Amdt. 1481 (To prohibit financial conflicts of interest by Senators and staff.) Amendment Rejected (26-73, 3/5 majority required) 2673
#12 Feb 2, 2012 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1493 to S.Amdt. 1470 to S. 2038 (Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge Act of 2012) Amendment S.Amdt. 1493 (To require disclosure of political intelligence activities under Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995.) Amendment Agreed to (60-39, 3/5 majority required) 6039
#11 Feb 2, 2012 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1488 to S.Amdt. 1470 to S. 2038 (Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge Act of 2012) Amendment S.Amdt. 1488 (To express the sense of the Senate that the Senate should pass a joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution that limits the number of terms a Member of Congre… Amendment Rejected (24-75, 3/5 majority required) 2475
#10 Feb 2, 2012 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1473 to S.Amdt. 1470 to S. 2038 (Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge Act of 2012) Amendment S.Amdt. 1473 (To prevent the creation of duplicative and overlapping Federal programs.) Amendment Rejected (60-39, 2/3 majority required) 6039
#9 Feb 2, 2012 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1500 to S.Amdt. 1470 to S. 2038 (Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge Act of 2012) Amendment S.Amdt. 1500 (To prohibit unauthorized earmarks.) Amendment Rejected (26-73, 3/5 majority required) 2673
#8 Feb 2, 2012 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1472 to S.Amdt. 1470 to S. 2038 (Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge Act of 2012) Amendment S.Amdt. 1472 (To prohibit earmarks.) Amendment Rejected (40-59, 3/5 majority required) 4059
#7 Feb 2, 2012 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1491 to S.Amdt. 1470 to S. 2038 (Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge Act of 2012) Amendment S.Amdt. 1491 (To extend the STOCK Act to ensure that the reporting requirements set forth in the STOCK Act apply to the executive branch and independent agencies.) Amendment Agreed to (58-41) 5841
#6 Feb 2, 2012 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1511 to S.Amdt. 1470 to S. 2038 (Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge Act of 2012) Amendment S.Amdt. 1511 (To extend the STOCK Act to ensure that the reporting requirements set forth in the STOCK Act apply to the executive branch and independent agencies.) Amendment Agreed to (81-18) 8118
#5 Feb 2, 2012 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1487 to S.Amdt. 1470 to S. 2038 (Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge Act of 2012) Amendment S.Amdt. 1487 (To prohibit executive branch appointees or staff holding positions that give them oversight, rule-making, loan or grant-making abilities over industries or companies in which … Amendment Rejected (48-51, 3/5 majority required) 4851
#4 Feb 2, 2012 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1484 to S.Amdt. 1470 to S. 2038 (Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge Act of 2012) Amendment S.Amdt. 1484 (To require Members of Congress to certify that they are not trading using material, non-public information.) Amendment Rejected (37-61) 3761
#3 Jan 30, 2012 On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 2038 (S. 2038) An original bill to prohibit Members of Congress and employees of Congress from using nonpublic information derived from their official positions for personal benefit, and for other purposes. Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to (93-2, 3/5 majority required) 932
#2 Jan 26, 2012 On the Motion to Proceed H.J.Res. 98 (H.J.Res. 98) A joint resolution relating to the disapproval of the President's exercise of authority to increase the debt limit, as submitted under section 3101A of title 31, United States Code, on January 12, 20… Motion to Proceed Rejected (44-52) 4452
#1 Jan 23, 2012 On the Nomination PN468 (PN 468) John M. Gerrard, of Nebraska, to be United States District Judge for the District of Nebraska Nomination Confirmed (74-16) 7416

Session 1 (2011)

235 roll call votes, newest first. Click any column header to re-sort.

Vote # Date Question Result Tally
#235 Dec 17, 2011 On the Conference Report H.R. 2055 (H.R. 2055) A bill making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes. Conference Report Agreed to (67-32, 3/5 majority required) 6732
#234 Dec 17, 2011 On the Concurrent Resolution H.Con.Res. 94 (H.Con.Res. 94) A concurrent resolution directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make corrections in the enrollment of H.R. 3672. Concurrent Resolution Rejected (43-56, 3/5 majority required) 4356
#233 Dec 17, 2011 On Passage of the Bill H.R. 3672 (H.R. 3672) A bill making appropriations for disaster relief requirements for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes. Bill Passed (72-27, 3/5 majority required) 7227
#232 Dec 17, 2011 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1465 to H.R. 3630 (Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2011) Amendment S.Amdt. 1465 (In the nature of a substitute.) Amendment Agreed to (89-10, 3/5 majority required) 8910
#231 Dec 15, 2011 On the Nomination PN555 (PN 555) Morgan Christen, of Alaska, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Ninth Circuit Nomination Confirmed (95-3) 953
#230 Dec 15, 2011 On the Conference Report H.R. 1540 (H.R. 1540) To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2012 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe … Conference Report Agreed to (86-13) 8613
#229 Dec 14, 2011 On the Joint Resolution S.J.Res. 10 (S.J.Res. 10) Joint resolution proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States. Joint Resolution Defeated (47-53, 2/3 majority required) 4753
#228 Dec 14, 2011 On the Joint Resolution S.J.Res. 24 (S.J.Res. 24) Joint resolution proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States. Joint Resolution Defeated (21-79, 2/3 majority required) 2179
#227 Dec 12, 2011 On the Cloture Motion PN267 (PN 267) Mari Carmen Aponte, of the District of Columbia, to be Ambassador to the Republic of El Salvador Cloture Motion Rejected (49-37, 3/5 majority required) 4937
#226 Dec 12, 2011 On the Cloture Motion PN113 (PN 113) Norman L. Eisen, of the District of Columbia, to be Ambassador to the Czech Republic (Recess Appointment) Cloture Motion Agreed to (70-16, 3/5 majority required) 7016
#225 Dec 8, 2011 On the Motion to Proceed S. 1931 (S. 1931) A bill to provide civilian payroll tax relief, to reduce the Federal budget deficit, and for other purposes. Motion to Proceed Rejected (22-76, 3/5 majority required) 2276
#224 Dec 8, 2011 On the Motion to Proceed S. 1944 (S. 1944) A bill to create jobs by providing payroll tax relief for middle class families and businesses, and for other purposes. Motion to Proceed Rejected (50-48, 3/5 majority required) 5048
#223 Dec 8, 2011 On the Cloture Motion PN784 (PN 784) Richard Cordray, of Ohio, to be Director, Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection for a term of five years Cloture Motion Rejected (53-45, 3/5 majority required) 5345
#222 Dec 6, 2011 On the Cloture Motion PN5 (PN 5) Caitlin Joan Halligan, of New York, to be United States Circuit Judge for the District of Columbia Circuit Cloture Motion Rejected (54-45, 3/5 majority required) 5445
#221 Dec 5, 2011 On the Nomination PN470 (PN 470) Edgardo Ramos, of Connecticut, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of New York Nomination Confirmed (89-0) 890
#220 Dec 1, 2011 On the Motion to Proceed S. 1931 (S. 1931) A bill to provide civilian payroll tax relief, to reduce the Federal budget deficit, and for other purposes. Motion to Proceed Rejected (20-78, 3/5 majority required) 2078
#219 Dec 1, 2011 On the Motion to Proceed S. 1917 (S. 1917) A bill to create jobs by providing payroll tax relief for middle class families and businesses, and for other purposes. Motion to Proceed Rejected (51-49, 3/5 majority required) 5149
#218 Dec 1, 2011 On Passage of the Bill S. 1867 (S. 1867) An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2012 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Ener… Bill Passed (93-7) 937
#217 Dec 1, 2011 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1274 to S. 1867 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012) Amendment S.Amdt. 1274 (To clarify the disposition under the law of war of persons detained by the Armed Forces of the United States pursuant to the Authorization for Use of Military Force.) Amendment Rejected (41-59) 4159
#216 Dec 1, 2011 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1414 to S. 1867 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012) Amendment S.Amdt. 1414 (To require the imposition of sanctions with respect to the financial sector of Iran, including the Central Bank of Iran.) Amendment Agreed to (100-0) 1000
#215 Dec 1, 2011 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1456 to S. 1867 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012) Amendment S.Amdt. 1456 (Of a perfecting nature.) Amendment Agreed to (99-1) 991
#214 Dec 1, 2011 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1126 to S. 1867 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012) Amendment S.Amdt. 1126 (To limit the authority of the Armed Forces to detain citizens of the United States under section 1031.) Amendment Rejected (45-55) 4555
#213 Dec 1, 2011 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1125 to S. 1867 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012) Amendment S.Amdt. 1125 (To clarify the applicability of requirements for military custody with respect to detainees.) Amendment Rejected (45-55) 4555
#212 Nov 30, 2011 On the Cloture Motion S. 1867 (S. 1867) An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2012 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Ener… Cloture Motion Agreed to (88-12, 3/5 majority required) 8812
#211 Nov 29, 2011 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1064 to S. 1867 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012) Amendment S.Amdt. 1064 (To repeal the Authorization for the Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002.) Amendment Rejected (30-67, 3/5 majority required) 3067
#210 Nov 29, 2011 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1107 to S. 1867 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012) Amendment S.Amdt. 1107 (To revise the provisions relating to detainee matters.) Amendment Rejected (38-60) 3860
#209 Nov 28, 2011 On the Nomination PN465 (PN 465) Christopher Droney, of Connecticut, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Second Circuit Nomination Confirmed (88-0) 880
#208 Nov 17, 2011 On the Conference Report H.R. 2112 (H.R. 2112) An act making consolidated appropriations for the Departments of Agriculture, Commerce, Justice, Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related programs for the fiscal year ending Sep… Conference Report Agreed to (70-30, 3/5 majority required) 7030
#207 Nov 15, 2011 On the Nomination PN469 (PN 469) Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers, of California, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of California Nomination Confirmed (89-6) 896
#206 Nov 15, 2011 On the Nomination PN398 (PN 398) Sharon L. Gleason, of Alaska, to be United States District Judge for the District of Alaska Nomination Confirmed (87-8) 878
#205 Nov 10, 2011 On the Cloture Motion H.R. 2354 (H.R. 2354) A bill making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes. Cloture Motion Agreed to (81-14, 3/5 majority required) 8114
#204 Nov 10, 2011 On Passage of the Bill H.R. 674 (H.R. 674) To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the imposition of 3 percent withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities, to modify the calculation of modified adjusted… Bill Passed (95-0) 950
#203 Nov 10, 2011 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 927 to H.R. 674 (No short title on file) Amendment S.Amdt. 927 (To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit a 100 percent levy for payments to Federal vendors relating to property, to require a study on how to reduce the amount of … Amendment Agreed to (94-1, 3/5 majority required) 941
#202 Nov 10, 2011 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 928 to S.Amdt. 927 to H.R. 674 (No short title on file) Amendment S.Amdt. 928 (To provide American jobs through economic growth.) Amendment Rejected (40-56, 3/5 majority required) 4056
#201 Nov 10, 2011 On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 27 (S.J.Res. 27) A joint resolution disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the mitigation by States of cross-border air pollution under the Clean Air Act. Motion to Proceed Rejected (41-56) 4156
#200 Nov 10, 2011 On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 6 (S.J.Res. 6) A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to regulating the Internet and broadband industry practices. Motion to Proceed Rejected (46-52) 4652
#199 Nov 8, 2011 On the Nomination PN856 (PN 856) Evan Jonathan Wallach, of New York, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Federal Circuit Nomination Confirmed (99-0) 990
#198 Nov 7, 2011 On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 674 (H.R. 674) To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the imposition of 3 percent withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities, to modify the calculation of modified adjusted… Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to (94-1, 3/5 majority required) 941
#197 Nov 3, 2011 On the Nomination PN261 (PN 261) Scott Wesley Skavdahl, of Wyoming, to be United States District Judge for the District of Wyoming Nomination Confirmed (96-0) 960
#196 Nov 3, 2011 On the Motion to Proceed S. 1786 (S. 1786) A bill to facilitate job creation by reducing regulatory uncertainty, providing for rational evaluation of regulations, providing flexibilities to States and localities, providing for infrastructure … Motion to Proceed Rejected (47-53, 3/5 majority required) 4753
#195 Nov 3, 2011 On the Motion to Proceed S. 1769 (S. 1769) A bill to put workers back on the job while rebuilding and modernizing America. Motion to Proceed Rejected (51-49, 3/5 majority required) 5149
#194 Nov 1, 2011 On Passage of the Bill H.R. 2112 (H.R. 2112) An act making consolidated appropriations for the Departments of Agriculture, Commerce, Justice, Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related programs for the fiscal year ending Sep… Bill Passed (69-30) 6930
#193 Nov 1, 2011 On the Motion to Recommit H.R. 2112 (H.R. 2112) An act making consolidated appropriations for the Departments of Agriculture, Commerce, Justice, Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related programs for the fiscal year ending Sep… Motion to Recommit Rejected (39-60) 3960
#192 Nov 1, 2011 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 801 to S.Amdt. 738 to H.R. 2112 (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencie… Amendment S.Amdt. 801 (To eliminate funding for the Small Community Air Service Development Program.) Amendment Rejected (41-57) 4157
#191 Nov 1, 2011 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 763 to S.Amdt. 738 to H.R. 2112 (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencie… Amendment S.Amdt. 763 (To prohibit the use of funds to implement regulations regarding the removal of essential-use designation for epinephrine used in oral pressurized metered-dose inhalers.) Amendment Rejected (44-54) 4454
#190 Nov 1, 2011 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 821 to H.R. 2112 (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriation… Amendment S.Amdt. 821 (To reallocate 10 percent of the amounts appropriated for capital investments in surface transportation infrastructure from transportation enhancement activities to the highway … Amendment Rejected (38-60, 3/5 majority required) 3860
#189 Nov 1, 2011 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 800 to S.Amdt. 738 to H.R. 2112 (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencie… Amendment S.Amdt. 800 (To reduce funding for the Rural Development Agency.) Amendment Rejected (13-85) 1385
#188 Oct 31, 2011 On the Nomination PN511 (PN 511) Stephen A. Higginson, of Louisiana, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Fifth Circuit Nomination Confirmed (88-0) 880
#187 Oct 21, 2011 On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 738 to H.R. 2112 (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropri… Amendment S.Amdt. 738 (In the nature of a substitute.) Cloture Motion Agreed to (82-16, 3/5 majority required) 8216
#186 Oct 21, 2011 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 753 to S.Amdt. 738 to H.R. 2112 (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencie… Amendment S.Amdt. 753 (To prohibit the use of funds for the prosecution of enemy combatants in Article III courts of the United States.) Amendment Rejected (47-52, 3/5 majority required) 4752
#185 Oct 21, 2011 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 796 to S.Amdt. 738 to H.R. 2112 (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencie… Amendment S.Amdt. 796 (To end lending schemes that force taxpayers to repay the loans of delinquent developers and bailout failed or poorly planned local projects.) Amendment Agreed to (73-26, 3/5 majority required) 7326
#184 Oct 21, 2011 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 792 to S.Amdt. 738 to H.R. 2112 (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencie… Amendment S.Amdt. 792 (To end payments to landlords who are endangering the lives of children and needy families.) Amendment Rejected (59-40, 3/5 majority required) 5940
#183 Oct 21, 2011 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 791 to S.Amdt. 738 to H.R. 2112 (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencie… Amendment S.Amdt. 791 (To prohibit the use of funds to provide direct payments to persons or legal entities with an average adjusted gross income in excess of $1,000,000.) Amendment Agreed to (84-15) 8415
#182 Oct 20, 2011 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 810 to S.Amdt. 738 to H.R. 2112 (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencie… Amendment S.Amdt. 810 (To prohibit the use of funds to allow categorical eligibility for the supplemental nutrition assistance program.) Amendment Rejected (41-58, 3/5 majority required) 4158
#181 Oct 20, 2011 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 869 to S.Amdt. 738 to H.R. 2112 (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencie… Amendment S.Amdt. 869 (To increase funding for the emergency conservation program and the emergency watershed protection program.) Amendment Agreed to (58-41) 5841
#180 Oct 20, 2011 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 857 to S.Amdt. 738 to H.R. 2112 (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencie… Amendment S.Amdt. 857 (To extend loan limits for programs of the government-sponsored enterprises, the Federal Housing Administration, and the Veterans Affairs Administration, and for other purposes.) Amendment Agreed to (60-38, 3/5 majority required) 6038
#179 Oct 20, 2011 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 917 to S.Amdt. 857 to S.Amdt. 738 to H.R. 2112 Amendment S.Amdt. 917 (To reestablish the maximum aggregate amount permitted to be provided by the taxpayers to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.) Amendment Rejected (41-57, 3/5 majority required) 4157
#178 Oct 20, 2011 On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 1726 (S. 1726) A bill to repeal the imposition of withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities. Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (57-43, 3/5 majority required) 5743
#177 Oct 20, 2011 On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 1723 (S. 1723) A bill to provide for teacher and first responder stabilization. Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (50-50, 3/5 majority required) 5050
#176 Oct 20, 2011 On the Nomination PN677 (PN 677) John Edgar Bryson, of California, to be Secretary of Commerce Nomination Confirmed (74-26, 3/5 majority required) 7426
#175 Oct 20, 2011 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 860 to S.Amdt. 738 to H.R. 2112 (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencie… Amendment S.Amdt. 860 (To ensure accountability in Federal grant programs administered by the Department of Justice.) Amendment Rejected (46-54, 3/5 majority required) 4654
#174 Oct 20, 2011 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 879 to S.Amdt. 738 to H.R. 2112 (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencie… Amendment S.Amdt. 879 (To prohibit amounts appropriated under this Act to carry out parts A and B of subtitle V of title 49, United States Code, from being expended unless all the steel, iron, and ma… Amendment Rejected (55-44, 3/5 majority required) 5544
#173 Oct 20, 2011 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 750 to S.Amdt. 738 to H.R. 2112 (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencie… Amendment S.Amdt. 750 (To establish the National Criminal Justice Commission.) Amendment Rejected (57-43, 3/5 majority required) 5743
#172 Oct 20, 2011 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 769 to S.Amdt. 738 to H.R. 2112 (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencie… Amendment S.Amdt. 769 (To prohibit the Food and Drug Administration from preventing an individual not in the business of importing a prescription drug from importing an FDA-approved prescription drug… Amendment Rejected (45-55, 3/5 majority required) 4555
#171 Oct 20, 2011 On the Nomination PN154 (PN 154) Heather A. Higginbottom, of the District of Columbia, to be Deputy Director of the Office of Management and Budget Nomination Confirmed (64-36) 6436
#170 Oct 19, 2011 On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 739 to S.Amdt. 738 to H.R. 2112 (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related A… Amendment S.Amdt. 739 (To ensure that the critical surface transportation needs of the United States are made a priority by prohibiting funds from being used on lower-priority projects, such as trans… Motion to Table Agreed to (59-39) 5939
#169 Oct 19, 2011 On the Nomination PN30 (PN 30) Robert David Mariani, of Pennsylvania, to be United States District Judge for the Middle District of Pennsylvania Nomination Confirmed (82-17) 8217
#168 Oct 18, 2011 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 740 to S.Amdt. 738 to H.R. 2112 (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencie… Amendment S.Amdt. 740 (To eliminate funding for the trade adjustment assistance for firms program.) Amendment Rejected (44-55) 4455
#167 Oct 18, 2011 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 775 to S.Amdt. 738 to H.R. 2112 (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencie… Amendment S.Amdt. 775 (To prohibit funding for Operation Fast and Furious or similar "gun walking" programs.) Amendment Agreed to (99-0) 990
#166 Oct 17, 2011 On the Nomination PN11 (PN 11) Cathy Bissoon, of Pennsylvania, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Pennsylvania Nomination Confirmed (82-3) 823
#165 Oct 13, 2011 On the Nomination PN399 (PN 399) Susan Owens Hickey, of Arkansas, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Arkansas Nomination Confirmed (83-8) 838
#164 Oct 13, 2011 On the Nomination PN375 (PN 375) Alison J. Nathan, of New York, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of New York Nomination Confirmed (48-44) 4844
#163 Oct 12, 2011 On Passage of the Bill H.R. 3078 (H.R. 3078) A bill to implement the United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement. Bill Passed (66-33) 6633
#162 Oct 12, 2011 On Passage of the Bill H.R. 3079 (H.R. 3079) A bill to implement the United States-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement. Bill Passed (77-22) 7722
#161 Oct 12, 2011 On Passage of the Bill H.R. 3080 (H.R. 3080) A bill to implement the United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement. Bill Passed (83-15) 8315
#160 Oct 11, 2011 On the Cloture Motion S. 1660 (S. 1660) A bill to provide tax relief for American workers and businesses, to put workers back on the job while rebuilding and modernizing America, and to provide pathways back to work for Americans looking f… Cloture Motion Rejected (50-49, 3/5 majority required) 5049
#159 Oct 11, 2011 On Passage of the Bill S. 1619 (S. 1619) A bill to provide for identification of misaligned currency, require action to correct the misalignment, and for other purposes. Bill Passed (63-35) 6335
#158 Oct 11, 2011 On the Nomination PN350 (PN 350) Jane Margaret Triche-Milazzo, of Louisiana, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Louisiana Nomination Confirmed (98-0) 980
#157 Oct 6, 2011 On the Decision of the Chair S. 1619 (S. 1619) A bill to provide for identification of misaligned currency, require action to correct the misalignment, and for other purposes. Decision of Chair Not Sustained (48-51) 4851
#156 Oct 6, 2011 On the Cloture Motion S. 1619 (S. 1619) A bill to provide for identification of misaligned currency, require action to correct the misalignment, and for other purposes. Cloture Motion Agreed to (62-38, 3/5 majority required) 6238
#155 Oct 3, 2011 On the Cloture Motion S. 1619 (S. 1619) A bill to provide for identification of misaligned currency, require action to correct the misalignment, and for other purposes. Cloture Motion Agreed to (79-19, 3/5 majority required) 7919
#154 Oct 3, 2011 On the Nomination PN90 (PN 90) Henry F. Floyd, of South Carolina, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Fourth Circuit Nomination Confirmed (96-0) 960
#153 Sep 26, 2011 On the Motion (Motion to Concur in the House Amdt. to the Senate Amdt. with an Amdt. No. 665) (H.R. 2608) Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2012, and for other purposes. Motion Agreed to (79-12, 3/5 majority required) 7912
#152 Sep 26, 2011 On the Cloture Motion H.R. 2608 (H.R. 2608) Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2012, and for other purposes. Cloture Motion Rejected (54-35, 3/5 majority required) 5435
#151 Sep 23, 2011 On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 655 to H.R. 2608 (Continuing Appropriations Act, 2012) Amendment S.Amdt. 655 (To provide continuing appropriations in fiscal year 2011 and additional appropriations for disaster relief in fiscal years 2011 and 2012.) Motion to Table Agreed to (59-36) 5936
#150 Sep 22, 2011 On Passage of the Bill H.R. 2832 (H.R. 2832) A bill to extend the Generalized System of Preferences, and for other purposes. Bill Passed (70-27, 3/5 majority required) 7027
#149 Sep 22, 2011 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 633 to H.R. 2832 (Trade Adjustment Assistance Extension Act of 2011) Amendment S.Amdt. 633 (To extend and modify trade adjustment assistance.) Amendment Agreed to (69-28, 3/5 majority required) 6928
#148 Sep 22, 2011 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 634 to H.R. 2832 (Trade Adjustment Assistance Extension Act of 2011) Amendment S.Amdt. 634 (To provide Taiwan with critically needed United States-built multirole fighter aircraft to strengthen its self-defense capability against the increasing military threat from Ch… Amendment Rejected (48-48, 3/5 majority required) 4848
#147 Sep 22, 2011 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 650 to H.R. 2832 (Trade Adjustment Assistance Extension Act of 2011) Amendment S.Amdt. 650 (To require a report on the consequences of failing to act on trade agreements.) Amendment Rejected (44-52, 3/5 majority required) 4452
#146 Sep 22, 2011 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 651 to S.Amdt. 633 to H.R. 2832 (Trade Adjustment Assistance Extension Act of 2011) Amendment S.Amdt. 651 (To limit eligibility for trade adjustment assistance to workers who are laid off because of an increase in imports from, or a shift in production to, a country with which the U… Amendment Rejected (34-62, 3/5 majority required) 3462
#145 Sep 21, 2011 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 645 to S.Amdt. 633 to H.R. 2832 (No short title on file) Amendment S.Amdt. 645 (To repeal trade adjustment assistance for firms.) Amendment Rejected (43-54, 3/5 majority required) 4354
#144 Sep 21, 2011 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 642 to S.Amdt. 633 to H.R. 2832 (No short title on file) Amendment S.Amdt. 642 (To modify the eligibility requirements for trade adjustment assistance.) Amendment Rejected (40-57, 3/5 majority required) 4057
#143 Sep 21, 2011 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 625 to S.Amdt. 633 to H.R. 2832 (No short title on file) Amendment S.Amdt. 625 (To extend the trade adjustment assistance as in effect before the enactment of the Trade and Globalization Adjustment Assistance of 2009.) Amendment Rejected (46-53, 3/5 majority required) 4653
#142 Sep 21, 2011 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 641 to S.Amdt. 633 to H.R. 2832 (No short title on file) Amendment S.Amdt. 641 (To make the effective date of the amendments expanding the trade adjustment assistance program contingent on the enactment of the United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement Imple… Amendment Rejected (44-54, 3/5 majority required) 4454
#141 Sep 20, 2011 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 626 to S.Amdt. 633 to H.R. 2832 (No short title on file) Amendment S.Amdt. 626 (To provide trade promotion authority for the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement and for other trade agreements.) Amendment Rejected (45-55, 3/5 majority required) 4555
#140 Sep 20, 2011 On the Nomination PN260 (PN 260) Timothy M. Cain, of South Carolina, to be United States District Judge for the District of South Carolina Nomination Confirmed (99-0) 990
#139 Sep 19, 2011 On the Cloture Motion H.R. 2832 (H.R. 2832) A bill to extend the Generalized System of Preferences, and for other purposes. Cloture Motion Agreed to (84-8, 3/5 majority required) 848
#138 Sep 15, 2011 On Passage of the Bill H.R. 2887 (H.R. 2887) A bill to provide an extension of surface and air transportation programs, and for other purposes. Bill Passed (92-6) 926
#137 Sep 15, 2011 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 622 to H.R. 2887 (Surface and Air Transportation Programs Extension Act of 2011) Amendment S.Amdt. 622 (To decrease the authorizations of appropriations for the Federal Aviation Administration to fiscal year 2008 levels.) Amendment Rejected (36-61, 3/5 majority required) 3661
#136 Sep 15, 2011 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 621 to H.R. 2887 (Surface and Air Transportation Programs Extension Act of 2011) Amendment S.Amdt. 621 (To limit the amount authorized to be expended from the Highway Trust Fund in any fiscal year to the amount anticipated to be deposited into the Highway Trust Fund in that fisca… Amendment Rejected (14-84, 3/5 majority required) 1484
#135 Sep 15, 2011 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 602 to H.J.Res. 66 (No short title on file) Amendment S.Amdt. 602 (In the nature of a substitute.) Amendment Agreed to (62-37, 3/5 majority required) 6237
#134 Sep 15, 2011 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 613 to S.Amdt. 602 to H.J.Res. 66 (No short title on file) Amendment S.Amdt. 613 (To offset the disaster relief appropriations by rescinding amounts for foreign assistance programs.) Amendment Rejected (20-78, 3/5 majority required) 2078
#133 Sep 15, 2011 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 610 to S.Amdt. 602 to H.J.Res. 66 (No short title on file) Amendment S.Amdt. 610 (To save at least $7,000,000,000 by consolidating some duplicative and overlapping Government programs.) Amendment Rejected (54-45, 3/5 majority required) 5445
#132 Sep 13, 2011 On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.J.Res. 66 (H.J.Res. 66) A joint resolution approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003. Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to (61-38, 3/5 majority required) 6138
#131 Sep 12, 2011 On the Cloture Motion H.J.Res. 66 (H.J.Res. 66) A joint resolution approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003. Cloture Motion Rejected (53-33, 3/5 majority required) 5333
#130 Sep 8, 2011 On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 25 (S.J.Res. 25) A joint resolution relating to the disapproval of the President's exercise of authority to increase the debt limit, as submitted under section 3101A of title 31, United States Code, on August 2, 2011. Motion to Proceed Rejected (45-52) 4552
#129 Sep 8, 2011 On Passage of the Bill H.R. 1249 (H.R. 1249) A bill to amend title 35, United States Code, to provide for patent reform. Bill Passed (89-9) 899
#128 Sep 8, 2011 On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 599 to H.R. 1249 (Leahy-Smith America Invents Act) Amendment S.Amdt. 599 (To amend the provision relating to funding the Patent and Trademark Office by establishing a United States Patent and Trademark Office Public Enterprise Fund, and for other pur… Motion to Table Agreed to (50-48) 5048
#127 Sep 8, 2011 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 595 to H.R. 1249 (Leahy-Smith America Invents Act) Amendment S.Amdt. 595 (To establish a transitional program for covered business method patents.) Amendment Rejected (13-85) 1385
#126 Sep 8, 2011 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 600 to H.R. 1249 (Leahy-Smith America Invents Act) Amendment S.Amdt. 600 (To strike the provision relating to the calculation of the 60-day period for application of patent term extension.) Amendment Rejected (47-51) 4751
#125 Sep 6, 2011 On the Cloture Motion H.R. 1249 (H.R. 1249) A bill to amend title 35, United States Code, to provide for patent reform. Cloture Motion Agreed to (93-5, 3/5 majority required) 935
#124 Sep 6, 2011 On the Nomination PN7 (PN 7) Bernice Bouie Donald, of Tennessee, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Sixth Circuit Nomination Confirmed (96-2) 962
#123 Aug 2, 2011 On the Motion (Motion to Concur in the House Amendment to S. 365) (S. 365) An act to provide for budget control. Motion Agreed to (74-26, 3/5 majority required) 7426
#122 Jul 31, 2011 On the Cloture Motion S. 627 (S. 627) A bill to establish the Commission on Freedom of Information Act Processing Delays. Cloture Motion Rejected (50-49, 3/5 majority required) 5049
#121 Jul 30, 2011 On the Motion (Motion to Instruct the Sgt. At Arms to Request Absent Senators) (S. 627) A bill to establish the Commission on Freedom of Information Act Processing Delays. Motion Agreed to (75-20) 7520
#120 Jul 29, 2011 On the Motion to Table S. 627 (S. 627) A bill to establish the Commission on Freedom of Information Act Processing Delays. Motion to Table Agreed to (59-41) 5941
#119 Jul 29, 2011 On the Motion (Motion to Instruct the Sergeant at Arms to Request Absent Senators) (S. 1323) A bill to express the sense of the Senate on shared sacrifice in resolving the budget deficit. Motion Agreed to (76-23) 7623
#118 Jul 27, 2011 On the Nomination PN847 (PN 847) Robert S. Mueller, III, of California, to be Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a term expiring September 4, 2013 Nomination Confirmed (100-0) 1000
#117 Jul 26, 2011 On the Nomination PN157 (PN 157) Paul A. Engelmayer, of New York, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of New York Nomination Confirmed (98-0) 980
#116 Jul 22, 2011 On the Motion to Table H.R. 2560 (H.R. 2560) A bill to cut, cap, and balance the Federal budget. Motion to Table Agreed to (51-46) 5146
#115 Jul 20, 2011 On Passage of the Bill H.R. 2055 (H.R. 2055) A bill making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes. Bill Passed (97-2) 972
#114 Jul 20, 2011 On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 564 to H.R. 2055 (Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012) Amendment S.Amdt. 564 (To require evidence of causal relationships for presumptions by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs of service connection for diseases associated with exposure to certain herbici… Motion to Table Agreed to (69-30) 6930
#113 Jul 20, 2011 On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 568 to H.R. 2055 (Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012) Amendment S.Amdt. 568 (To provide that none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this Act may be obligated or expended at a rate higher than the level of the Senate and House of R… Motion to Table Agreed to (69-30) 6930
#112 Jul 18, 2011 On the Nomination PN93 (PN 93) J. Paul Oetken, of New York, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of New York Nomination Confirmed (80-13) 8013
#111 Jul 14, 2011 On the Motion (Motion to Waive Section 303 of the Congressional Budget Act on H.R. 2055, any amendments thereto and motions thereon) (H.R. 2055) A bill making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes. Motion Agreed to (56-40) 5640
#110 Jul 14, 2011 On the Cloture Motion H.R. 2055 (H.R. 2055) A bill making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes. Cloture Motion Agreed to (71-26, 3/5 majority required) 7126
#109 Jul 13, 2011 On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 2055 (H.R. 2055) A bill making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes. Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to (89-11, 3/5 majority required) 8911
#108 Jul 13, 2011 On the Cloture Motion S. 1323 (S. 1323) A bill to express the sense of the Senate on shared sacrifice in resolving the budget deficit. Cloture Motion Rejected (51-49, 3/5 majority required) 5149
#107 Jul 11, 2011 On the Motion to Proceed S. 1323 (S. 1323) A bill to express the sense of the Senate on shared sacrifice in resolving the budget deficit. Motion to Proceed Agreed to (69-27) 6927
#106 Jul 7, 2011 On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 1323 (S. 1323) A bill to express the sense of the Senate on shared sacrifice in resolving the budget deficit. Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to (74-22, 3/5 majority required) 7422
#105 Jul 5, 2011 On the Motion (Motion to Instruct the Sergeant at Arms to Request Absent Senators) (S. 1323) A bill to express the sense of the Senate on shared sacrifice in resolving the budget deficit. Motion Agreed to (83-8) 838
#104 Jun 30, 2011 On the Nomination PN604 (PN 604) David H. Petraeus, of New Hampshire, to be Director of the Central Intelligence Agency Nomination Confirmed (94-0) 940
#103 Jun 29, 2011 On the Resolution S.Res. 116 (S.Res. 116) A resolution to provide for expedited Senate consideration of certain nominations subject to advice and consent. Resolution Agreed to (89-8) 898
#102 Jun 29, 2011 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 521 to S.Res. 116 (No short title on file) Amendment S.Amdt. 521 (To prevent the creation of duplicative and overlapping Federal programs.) Amendment Rejected (63-34, 2/3 majority required) 6334
#101 Jun 29, 2011 On Passage of the Bill S. 679 (S. 679) A bill to reduce the number of executive positions subject to Senate confirmation. Bill Passed (79-20, 3/5 majority required) 7920
#100 Jun 29, 2011 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 511 to S. 679 (Presidential Appointment Efficiency and Streamlining Act of 2011) Amendment S.Amdt. 511 (To enhance accountability and transparency among various Executive agencies.) Amendment Rejected (25-74) 2574
#99 Jun 29, 2011 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 501 to S. 679 (Presidential Appointment Efficiency and Streamlining Act of 2011) Amendment S.Amdt. 501 (To repeal the authority to provide certain loans to the International Monetary Fund, the increase in the United States quota to the Fund, and certain other related authorities,… Amendment Rejected (44-55, 3/5 majority required) 4455
#98 Jun 28, 2011 On the Motion (Motion to Instruct the Sgt At Arms to Request the Presence of Absentee Senators) (S. 679) A bill to reduce the number of executive positions subject to Senate confirmation. Motion Agreed to (44-40) 4440
#97 Jun 28, 2011 On the Nomination PN49 (PN 49) James Michael Cole, of the District of Columbia, to be Deputy Attorney General (Recess Appointment) Nomination Confirmed (55-42) 5542
#96 Jun 23, 2011 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 510 to S. 679 (Presidential Appointment Efficiency and Streamlining Act of 2011) Amendment S.Amdt. 510 (To strike the provision relating to the Director, Bureau of Justice Statistics.) Amendment Rejected (41-57) 4157
#95 Jun 23, 2011 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 499 to S. 679 (Presidential Appointment Efficiency and Streamlining Act of 2011) Amendment S.Amdt. 499 (To end the appointments of presidential Czars who have not been subject to the advice and consent of the Senate and to prohibit funds for any salaries and expenses for appointe… Amendment Rejected (47-51, 3/5 majority required) 4751
#94 Jun 21, 2011 On the Cloture Motion S. 782 (S. 782) A bill to amend the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 to reauthorize that Act, and for other purposes. Cloture Motion Rejected (49-51, 3/5 majority required) 4951
#93 Jun 21, 2011 On the Nomination PN598 (PN 598) Leon E. Panetta, of California, to be Secretary of Defense Nomination Confirmed (100-0) 1000
#92 Jun 21, 2011 On the Nomination PN39 (PN 39) Michael H. Simon, of Oregon, to be United States District Judge for the District of Oregon Nomination Confirmed (64-35) 6435
#91 Jun 16, 2011 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 411 to S. 782 (Economic Development Revitalization Act of 2011) Amendment S.Amdt. 411 (To prohibit the use of Federal funds to construct ethanol blender pumps or ethanol storage facilities.) Amendment Rejected (41-59, 3/5 majority required) 4159
#90 Jun 16, 2011 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 476 to S. 782 (Economic Development Revitalization Act of 2011) Amendment S.Amdt. 476 (To repeal the Volumetric Ethanol Excise Tax Credit.) Amendment Agreed to (73-27, 3/5 majority required) 7327
#89 Jun 14, 2011 On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 436 to S. 782 (Economic Development Revitalization Act of 2011) Amendment S.Amdt. 436 (To repeal the Volumetric Ethanol Excise Tax Credit.) Cloture Motion Rejected (40-59, 3/5 majority required) 4059
#88 Jun 14, 2011 On the Nomination PN15 (PN 15) Claire C. Cecchi, of New Jersey, to be United States District Judge for the District of New Jersey Nomination Confirmed (98-0) 980
#87 Jun 9, 2011 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 390 to S. 782 (Economic Development Revitalization Act of 2011) Amendment S.Amdt. 390 (To reform the regulatory process to ensure that small businesses are free to compete and to create jobs, and for other purposes.) Amendment Rejected (53-46, 3/5 majority required) 5346
#86 Jun 8, 2011 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 392 to S. 782 (Economic Development Revitalization Act of 2011) Amendment S.Amdt. 392 (To improve the regulatory structure for electronic debit card transactions, and for other purposes.) Amendment Rejected (54-45, 3/5 majority required) 5445
#85 Jun 6, 2011 On the Nomination PN97 (PN 97) Donald B. Verrilli, Jr., of the District of Columbia, to be Solicitor General of the United States Nomination Confirmed (72-16) 7216
#84 May 26, 2011 On the Motion (Motion to Concur in the House Amendment to S. 990 with Amdt. No. 347) (S. 990) A bill to provide for an additional temporary extension of programs under the Small Business Act and the Small Business Investment Act of 1958, and for other purposes. Motion Agreed to (72-23) 7223
#83 May 26, 2011 On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 365 to S.Amdt. 347 to S. 990 (PATRIOT Sunsets Extension Act of 2011) Amendment S.Amdt. 365 (To limit suspicious activity reporting requirements to requests from law enforcement agencies, and for other purposes.) Motion to Table Agreed to (91-4) 914
#82 May 26, 2011 On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 363 to S.Amdt. 347 to S. 990 (PATRIOT Sunsets Extension Act of 2011) Amendment S.Amdt. 363 (To clarify that the authority to obtain information under the USA PATRIOT Act and subsequent reauthorizations does not include authority to obtain certain firearms records.) Motion to Table Agreed to (85-10) 8510
#81 May 26, 2011 On the Cloture Motion S. 990 (S. 990) A bill to provide for an additional temporary extension of programs under the Small Business Act and the Small Business Investment Act of 1958, and for other purposes. Cloture Motion Agreed to (79-18, 3/5 majority required) 7918
#80 May 25, 2011 On the Motion to Proceed S.Con.Res. 20 (S.Con.Res. 20) A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2012 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2013 through 2… Motion to Proceed Rejected (7-90) 790
#79 May 25, 2011 On the Motion to Proceed S.Con.Res. 21 (S.Con.Res. 21) A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2012 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2013 through 2… Motion to Proceed Rejected (42-55) 4255
#78 May 25, 2011 On the Motion to Proceed S.Con.Res. 18 (S.Con.Res. 18) A concurrent resolution setting forth the President's budget request for the United States Government for fiscal year 2012, and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2013 th… Motion to Proceed Rejected (0-97) 097
#77 May 25, 2011 On the Motion to Proceed H.Con.Res. 34 (H.Con.Res. 34) A concurrent resolution establishing the budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2012 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2013 through 2021. Motion to Proceed Rejected (40-57) 4057
#76 May 24, 2011 On the Motion to Table S. 1038 (S. 1038) A bill to extend the expiring provisions of the USA PATRIOT Improvement and Reauthorization Act of 2005 and the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 until June 1, 2015, and for ot… Motion to Table Agreed to (74-13) 7413
#75 May 23, 2011 On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 1038 (S. 1038) A bill to extend the expiring provisions of the USA PATRIOT Improvement and Reauthorization Act of 2005 and the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 until June 1, 2015, and for ot… Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to (74-8, 3/5 majority required) 748
#74 May 19, 2011 On the Cloture Motion PN3 (PN 3) Goodwin Liu, of California, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Ninth Circuit Cloture Motion Rejected (52-43, 3/5 majority required) 5243
#73 May 18, 2011 On the Motion to Proceed S. 953 (S. 953) A bill to authorize the conduct of certain lease sales in the Outer Continental Shelf, to amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to modify the requirements for exploration, and for other purpose… Motion to Proceed Rejected (42-57) 4257
#72 May 17, 2011 On the Motion to Proceed S. 940 (S. 940) A bill to reduce the Federal budget deficit by closing big oil tax loopholes, and for other purposes. Motion to Proceed Rejected (52-48, 3/5 majority required) 5248
#71 May 17, 2011 On the Nomination PN8 (PN 8) Susan L. Carney, of Connecticut, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Second Circuit Nomination Confirmed (71-28) 7128
#70 May 12, 2011 On the Nomination PN41 (PN 41) Michael Francis Urbanski, of Virginia, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Virginia Nomination Confirmed (94-0) 940
#69 May 11, 2011 On the Nomination PN9 (PN 9) Arenda L. Wright Allen, of Virginia, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Virginia Nomination Confirmed (96-0) 960
#68 May 10, 2011 On the Nomination PN16 (PN 16) Edward Milton Chen, of California, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of California Nomination Confirmed (56-42) 5642
#67 May 9, 2011 On the Cloture Motion PN49 (PN 49) James Michael Cole, of the District of Columbia, to be Deputy Attorney General (Recess Appointment) Cloture Motion Rejected (50-40, 3/5 majority required) 5040
#66 May 4, 2011 On the Nomination PN32 (PN 32) John J. McConnell, Jr., of Rhode Island, to be United States District Judge for the District of Rhode Island Nomination Confirmed (50-44) 5044
#65 May 4, 2011 On the Cloture Motion PN32 (PN 32) John J. McConnell, Jr., of Rhode Island, to be United States District Judge for the District of Rhode Island Cloture Motion Agreed to (63-33, 3/5 majority required) 6333
#64 May 4, 2011 On the Cloture Motion S. 493 (S. 493) A bill to reauthorize and improve the SBIR and STTR programs, and for other purposes. Cloture Motion Rejected (52-44, 3/5 majority required) 5244
#63 May 3, 2011 On the Resolution S.Res. 159 (S.Res. 159) A resolution honoring the members of the military and intelligence community who carried out the mission that killed Osama bin Laden, and for other purposes. Resolution Agreed to (97-0) 970
#62 May 2, 2011 On the Nomination PN38 (PN 38) Kevin Hunter Sharp, of Tennessee, to be United States District Judge for the Middle District of Tennessee Nomination Confirmed (89-0) 890
#61 Apr 14, 2011 On Passage of the Bill H.R. 1473 (H.R. 1473) A bill making appropriations for the Department of Defense and the other departments and agencies of the Government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011, and for other purposes. Bill Passed (81-19, 3/5 majority required) 8119
#60 Apr 14, 2011 On the Concurrent Resolution H.Con.Res. 36 (H.Con.Res. 36) A concurrent resolution directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a correction in the enrollment of H.R. 1473. Concurrent Resolution Rejected (42-58, 3/5 majority required) 4258
#59 Apr 14, 2011 On the Concurrent Resolution H.Con.Res. 35 (H.Con.Res. 35) A concurrent resolution directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a correction in the enrollment of H.R. 1473. Concurrent Resolution Rejected (47-53, 3/5 majority required) 4753
#58 Apr 12, 2011 On the Nomination PN29 (PN 29) John A. Kronstadt, of California, to be United States District Judge for the Central District of California Nomination Confirmed (96-0) 960
#57 Apr 6, 2011 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 273 to S. 493 (SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2011) Amendment S.Amdt. 273 (To save at least $5 billion by consolidating some duplicative and overlapping government programs.) Amendment Agreed to (64-36, 3/5 majority required) 6436
#56 Apr 6, 2011 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 286 to S. 493 (SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2011) Amendment S.Amdt. 286 (To provide for the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to submit recommended rescissions in accordance with the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of … Amendment Rejected (57-43, 3/5 majority required) 5743
#55 Apr 6, 2011 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 281 to S. 493 (SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2011) Amendment S.Amdt. 281 (To save at least $20 million annually by ending federal unemployment payments to jobless millionaires and billionaires.) Amendment Agreed to (100-0, 3/5 majority required) 1000
#54 Apr 6, 2011 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 183 to S. 493 (SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2011) Amendment S.Amdt. 183 (To prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency from promulgating any regulation concerning, taking action relating to, or taking into consideration the em… Amendment Rejected (50-50, 3/5 majority required) 5050
#53 Apr 6, 2011 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 215 to S. 493 (SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2011) Amendment S.Amdt. 215 (To suspend, until the end of the 2-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, any Environmental Protection Agency action under the Clean Air Act with respect t… Amendment Rejected (12-88, 3/5 majority required) 1288
#52 Apr 6, 2011 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 277 to S. 493 (SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2011) Amendment S.Amdt. 277 (To suspend, for 2 years, any Environmental Protection Agency enforcement of greenhouse gas regulations, to exempt American agriculture from greenhouse gas regulations, and to i… Amendment Rejected (7-93, 3/5 majority required) 793
#51 Apr 6, 2011 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 236 to S. 493 (SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2011) Amendment S.Amdt. 236 (To prohibit the regulation of greenhouse gases from certain sources.) Amendment Rejected (7-93, 3/5 majority required) 793
#50 Apr 5, 2011 On the Motion to Table S. 493 (S. 493) A bill to reauthorize and improve the SBIR and STTR programs, and for other purposes. Motion to Table Agreed to (90-10) 9010
#49 Apr 5, 2011 On Passage of the Bill H.R. 4 (H.R. 4) A bill to repeal the expansion of information reporting requirements for payments of $600 or more to corporations, and for other purposes. Bill Passed (87-12, 3/5 majority required) 8712
#48 Apr 5, 2011 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 284 to H.R. 4 (Comprehensive 1099 Taxpayer Protection and Repayment of Exchange Subsidy Overpayments Act of 2011) Amendment S.Amdt. 284 (To protect small businesses from health insurance premium increases or losses of health insurance coverage.) Amendment Rejected (41-58, 3/5 majority required) 4158
#47 Apr 4, 2011 On the Nomination PN1 (PN 1) Jimmie V. Reyna, of Maryland, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Federal Circuit Nomination Confirmed (86-0) 860
#46 Mar 28, 2011 On the Nomination PN18 (PN 18) Mae A. D'Agostino, of New York, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of New York Nomination Confirmed (88-0) 880
#45 Mar 17, 2011 On the Nomination PN26 (PN 26) Amy Berman Jackson, of the District of Columbia, to be United States District Judge for the District of Columbia Nomination Confirmed (97-0) 970
#44 Mar 17, 2011 On the Joint Resolution H.J.Res. 48 (H.J.Res. 48) A joint resolution making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2011, and for other purposes. Joint Resolution Passed (87-13) 8713
#43 Mar 16, 2011 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 216 to S. 493 (SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2011) Amendment S.Amdt. 216 (To require contractors to notify small business concerns that have been included in offers relating to contracts let by Federal agencies.) Amendment Agreed to (99-0) 990
#42 Mar 16, 2011 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 193 to S. 493 (SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2011) Amendment S.Amdt. 193 (To strike the Federal authorization of the National Veterans Business Development Corporation.) Amendment Agreed to (99-0) 990
#41 Mar 16, 2011 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 182 to S. 493 (SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2011) Amendment S.Amdt. 182 (Of a perfecting nature.) Amendment Agreed to (98-1) 981
#40 Mar 14, 2011 On the Motion to Proceed S. 493 (S. 493) A bill to reauthorize and improve the SBIR and STTR programs, and for other purposes. Motion to Proceed Agreed to (84-12, 3/5 majority required) 8412
#39 Mar 14, 2011 On the Nomination PN12 (PN 12) James Emanuel Boasberg, of the District of Columbia, to be United States District Judge for the District of Columbia Nomination Confirmed (96-0) 960
#38 Mar 10, 2011 On the Nomination PN17 (PN 17) Max Oliver Cogburn, Jr., of North Carolina, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of North Carolina Nomination Confirmed (96-0) 960
#37 Mar 9, 2011 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 149 to H.R. 1 (Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011) Amendment S.Amdt. 149 (In the nature of a substitute.) Amendment Rejected (42-58, 3/5 majority required) 4258
#36 Mar 9, 2011 On Passage of the Bill H.R. 1 (H.R. 1) A bill making appropriations for the Department of Defense and the other departments and agencies of the Government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011, and for other purposes. Bill Defeated (44-56, 3/5 majority required) 4456
#35 Mar 8, 2011 On Passage of the Bill S. 23 (S. 23) A bill to amend title 35, United States Code, to provide for patent reform. Bill Passed (95-5) 955
#34 Mar 7, 2011 On the Cloture Motion S. 23 (S. 23) A bill to amend title 35, United States Code, to provide for patent reform. Cloture Motion Agreed to (87-3, 3/5 majority required) 873
#33 Mar 7, 2011 On the Nomination PN10 (PN 10) Anthony J. Battaglia, of California, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of California Nomination Confirmed (89-0) 890
#32 Mar 7, 2011 On the Nomination PN37 (PN 37) James E. Shadid, of Illinois, to be United States District Judge for the Central District of Illinois Nomination Confirmed (89-0) 890
#31 Mar 3, 2011 On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 133 to S. 23 (Patent Reform Act of 2011) Amendment S.Amdt. 133 (To strike the first inventor to file requirement.) Motion to Table Agreed to (87-13) 8713
#30 Mar 2, 2011 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 115 to S. 23 (Patent Reform Act of 2011) Amendment S.Amdt. 115 (To express the sense of the Senate in support of a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.) Amendment Rejected (58-40, 3/5 majority required) 5840
#29 Mar 2, 2011 On the Joint Resolution H.J.Res. 44 (H.J.Res. 44) A joint resolution making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2011, and for other purposes. Joint Resolution Passed (91-9) 919
#28 Mar 1, 2011 On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 112 to S. 23 (Patent Reform Act of 2011) Amendment S.Amdt. 112 (To require that the Government prioritize all obligations on the debt held by the public in the event that the debt limit is reached.) Motion to Table Agreed to (52-47) 5247
#27 Mar 1, 2011 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 121 to S. 23 (Patent Reform Act of 2011) Amendment S.Amdt. 121 (To improve the bill.) Amendment Agreed to (97-2) 972
#26 Feb 28, 2011 On the Nomination PN28 (PN 28) Steve C. Jones, of Georgia, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Georgia Nomination Confirmed (90-0) 900
#25 Feb 17, 2011 On Passage of the Bill S. 223 (S. 223) A bill to modernize the air traffic control system, improve the safety, reliability, and availability of transportation by air in the United States, provide modernization of the air traffic control s… Bill Passed (87-8) 878
#24 Feb 17, 2011 On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 91 to S. 223 (FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act) Amendment S.Amdt. 91 (To decrease the Federal share of project costs under the airport improvement program for non-primary airports.) Motion to Table Agreed to (59-40) 5940
#23 Feb 17, 2011 On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 80 to S. 223 (FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act) Amendment S.Amdt. 80 (To limit essential air service to locations that are 100 or more miles away from the nearest medium or large hub airport.) Motion to Table Failed (34-65) 3465
#22 Feb 17, 2011 On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 18 to S. 223 (FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act) Amendment S.Amdt. 18 (To strike the provisions relating to clarifying a memorandum of understanding between the Federal Aviation Administration and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.) Motion to Table Agreed to (52-47) 5247
#21 Feb 17, 2011 On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 4 to S. 223 (FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act) Amendment S.Amdt. 4 (To repeal the essential air service program.) Motion to Table Agreed to (61-38) 6138
#20 Feb 17, 2011 On the Cloture Motion S. 223 (S. 223) A bill to modernize the air traffic control system, improve the safety, reliability, and availability of transportation by air in the United States, provide modernization of the air traffic control s… Cloture Motion Agreed to (96-2, 3/5 majority required) 962
#19 Feb 15, 2011 On Passage of the Bill H.R. 514 (H.R. 514) A bill to extend expiring provisions of the USA PATRIOT Improvement and Reauthorization Act of 2005 and Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 relating to access to business records… Bill Passed (86-12) 8612
#18 Feb 15, 2011 On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 21 to S. 223 (FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act) Amendment S.Amdt. 21 (To reduce the total amount authorized to be appropriated for the Federal Aviation Administration for fiscal year 2011 to the total amount authorized to be appropriated for the A… Motion to Table Agreed to (51-47) 5147
#17 Feb 15, 2011 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 14 to S. 223 (FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act) Amendment S.Amdt. 14 (To exclude employees of the Transportation Security Administration from the collective bargaining rights of Federal employees and provide employment rights and an employee engag… Amendment Rejected (47-51, 3/5 majority required) 4751
#16 Feb 15, 2011 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 58 to S. 223 (FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act) Amendment S.Amdt. 58 (To impose a criminal penalty for unauthorized recording or distribution of images produced using advanced imaging technology during screenings of individuals at airports and upo… Amendment Agreed to (98-0) 980
#15 Feb 14, 2011 On the Nomination PN21 (PN 21) Edward J. Davila, of California, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of California Nomination Confirmed (93-0) 930
#14 Feb 8, 2011 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 34 to S. 223 (FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act) Amendment S.Amdt. 34 (To strike section 605.) Amendment Agreed to (96-1) 961
#13 Feb 7, 2011 On the Nomination PN24 (PN 24) Paul Kinloch Holmes III, of Arkansas, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Arkansas Nomination Confirmed (95-0) 950
#12 Feb 7, 2011 On the Nomination PN36 (PN 36) Diana Saldana, of Texas, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Texas Nomination Confirmed (94-0) 940
#11 Feb 3, 2011 On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 19 to S. 223 (FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act) Amendment S.Amdt. 19 (To limit the application of the Davis-Bacon Act in the case of projects funded under this Act.) Motion to Table Agreed to (55-42) 5542
#10 Feb 3, 2011 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 8 to S. 223 (FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act) Amendment S.Amdt. 8 (To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide penalties for aiming laser pointers at airplanes, and for other purposes.) Amendment Agreed to (96-1) 961
#9 Feb 2, 2011 On the Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: McConnell Amdt. No. 13) Amendment S.Amdt. 13 (To repeal the job-killing health care law and health care-related provisions in the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010.) Motion Rejected (47-51, 3/5 majority required) 4751
#8 Feb 2, 2011 On the Motion (Motion to Waive All Budgetary Discipline Re: Stabenow Amdt. No. 9) Amendment S.Amdt. 9 (To repeal the expansion of information reporting requirements for payments of $600 or more to corporations, and for other purposes.) Motion Agreed to (81-17, 3/5 majority required) 8117
#7 Feb 2, 2011 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 28 to S. 223 (FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act) Amendment S.Amdt. 28 (To repeal the expansion of information reporting requirements under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, and for other purposes.) Amendment Rejected (44-54, 3/5 majority required) 4454
#6 Jan 27, 2011 On the Resolution S.Res. 21 (S.Res. 21) A resolution to amend the Standing Rules of the Senate to provide procedures for extended debate. Resolution Rejected (46-49, 2/3 majority required) 4649
#5 Jan 27, 2011 On the Resolution S.Res. 10 (S.Res. 10) A resolution to improve the debate and consideration of legislative matters and nominations in the Senate. Resolution Rejected (44-51, 2/3 majority required) 4451
#4 Jan 27, 2011 On the Resolution S.Res. 8 (S.Res. 8) A resolution amending the Standing Rules of the Senate to provide for cloture to be invoked with less than a three-fifths majority after additional debate. Resolution Rejected (12-84, 2/3 majority required) 1284
#3 Jan 27, 2011 On the Resolution S.Res. 29 (S.Res. 29) A resolution to permit the waiving of the reading of an amendment if the text and adequate notice are provided. Resolution Agreed to (81-15, 3/5 majority required) 8115
#2 Jan 27, 2011 On the Resolution S.Res. 28 (S.Res. 28) A resolution to establish as a standing order of the Senate that a Senator publicly disclose a notice of intent to objecting to any measure or matter. Resolution Agreed to (92-4, 3/5 majority required) 924
#1 Jan 26, 2011 On the Resolution S.Res. 14 (S.Res. 14) A resolution honoring the victims and heroes of the shooting on January 8, 2011 in Tucson, Arizona. Resolution Agreed to (97-0) 970

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