Convenes: 12:30pm Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will recess for the Joint Session for the counting of the electoral votes. Senators will gather at 12:45pm to proceed together to the Joint Session. var addthis_options = “facebook,twitter,email,print,bitly,more”; var addthis_config = {“data_track_clickback”:true,”data_ga_property”:”UA-7132269-4″,”data_ga_social”:true,”data_track_addressbar”:false,”data_track_textcopy”:false};
No ROLL CALL VOTES LEGISLATIVE ITEMS Adopted S.Res.1, a resolution notifying the President that a quorum of each House has assembled. Adopted S.Res.2, a resolution notifying the House that a quorum of the Senate has assembled. Adopted S.Con.Res.1, a concurrent resolution to provide for the counting on January 4, 2013, of the…
Tammy Baldwin sworn in as U.S. Senator for Wisconsin Joe Donnelly sworn in as U.S. Senator for Indiana Martin Heinrich sworn in as U.S. Senator for New Mexico Heidi Heitkamp, Mazie Hirono, and Tim Kaine sworn in as U.S. Senators Angus King sworn in as U.S. Senator for Maine Chris…
“As we advance the debate over the best way to strengthen our economy and reduce our deficit during the 113th Congress, Democrats will continue to stand strong for the principle of balance.” “No major legislation can pass the Senate without the votes of both Democrats and Republicans. During the 113th Congress, the Speaker should strive…
The 113th Congress will convene at 12:00noon on Thursday, January 3, 2013. Following the prayer and pledge, the Senate will be presented with the certificates of election and subsequently swear-in elected Members. Following the swearing-in, the Senate will conduct a required live quorum. Senators are requested to be on the floor at this time.
No ROLL CALL VOTES LEGISLATIVE ITEMS Passed H.R.4606, a bill to authorize the issuance of right-of-way permits for natural gas pipelines in Glacier National Park, and for other purposes. Discharged the HELP committee, referred to the Finance committee and discharged the Finance committee of H.R.6655, Protect Our Kids Act of 2012 by voice…
Senator Reid asked unanimous consent the Senate take up and confirm the nomination of David Medine, of Maryland, to be Chairman and Member of the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board. Senator Grassley objected.
Convenes: 12:00pm Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business for debate only until 1:30pm with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.
No ROLL CALL VOTES LEGISLATIVE ITEMS Discharged the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs committee and Passed H.R.4365, to amend title 5, United States Code, to make clear that accounts in the Thrift Savings Fund are subject to certain Federal tax levies. Adopted H.Con.Res.147, a concurrent resolution waiving the requirement that measures enrolled during…
Convenes: 2:00pm The Senate will be in a period of morning business for debate only until 3:30pm with Senators permitted to speak there in for up to 10 minutes each.