Vote
No.
Session Date Vote Question
Description
Result Position
22 2 2/09/10 On the Cloture Motion PN1351
Craig Becker, of Illinois, to be a Member of the National Labor Relations Board for the term of five years expiring December 16, 2014
Cloture Motion Rejected (52-33, 3/5 majority required) Nay
21 2 2/09/10 On the Nomination PN634
Joseph A. Greenaway, Jr., of New Jersey, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Third Circuit
Nomination Confirmed (84-0) Yea
20 2 2/04/10 On the Nomination PN393
Martha N. Johnson, of Maryland, to be Administrator of General Services
Nomination Confirmed (96-0) Yea
19 2 2/04/10 On the Cloture Motion PN393
Martha N. Johnson, of Maryland, to be Administrator of General Services
Cloture Motion Agreed to (82-16, 3/5 majority required) Yea
18 2 2/04/10 On the Nomination PN319
M. Patricia Smith, of New York, to be Solicitor for the Department of Labor
Nomination Confirmed (60-37) Nay
17 2 2/01/10 On the Cloture Motion PN319
M. Patricia Smith, of New York, to be Solicitor for the Department of Labor
Cloture Motion Agreed to (60-32, 3/5 majority required) Nay
16 2 1/28/10 On the Nomination PN959
Ben S. Bernanke, of New Jersey, to be Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System for a term of four years
Nomination Confirmed (70-30) Nay
15 2 1/28/10 On the Cloture Motion PN959
Ben S. Bernanke, of New Jersey, to be Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System for a term of four years
Cloture Motion Agreed to (77-23, 3/5 majority required) Nay
14 2 1/28/10 On the Joint Resolution H.J.Res. 45
A joint resolution increasing the statutory limit on the public debt.
Joint Resolution Passed (60-39, 3/5 majority required) Nay
13 2 1/28/10 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3299 to H.J.Res. 45 (No short title on file)
In the nature of a substitute.
Amendment Agreed to (60-40, 3/5 majority required) Nay
12 2 1/28/10 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3305 to S.Amdt. 3299 to H.J.Res. 45 (No short title on file)
To reimpose statutory pay-as-you-go.
Amendment Agreed to (60-40, 3/5 majority required) Nay
11 2 1/28/10 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3308 to S.Amdt. 3299 to H.J.Res. 45 (No short title on file)
To reduce the deficit by establishing 5-year discretionary spending caps.
Amendment Rejected (56-44, 3/5 majority required) Yea
10 2 1/28/10 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3309 to S.Amdt. 3299 to H.J.Res. 45 (No short title on file)
To establish a Commission on Congressional Budgetary Accountability and Review of Federal Agencies.
Amendment Rejected (51-49, 3/5 majority required) Yea
9 2 1/26/10 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3303 to S.Amdt. 3299 to H.J.Res. 45 (No short title on file)
To rescind $120 billion in Federal spending by consolidating duplicative government programs, cutting wasteful Washington spending, and returning billions of dollars of unspent money.
Amendment Rejected (37-57, 3/5 majority required) Yea
8 2 1/26/10 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3303 to S.Amdt. 3299 to H.J.Res. 45 (No short title on file)
To rescind $120 billion in Federal spending by consolidating duplicative government programs, cutting wasteful Washington spending, and returning billions of dollars of unspent money.
Amendment Rejected (33-61, 3/5 majority required) Yea
7 2 1/26/10 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3303 to S.Amdt. 3299 to H.J.Res. 45 (No short title on file)
To rescind $120 billion in Federal spending by consolidating duplicative government programs, cutting wasteful Washington spending, and returning billions of dollars of unspent money.
Amendment Rejected (46-48, 3/5 majority required) Yea
6 2 1/26/10 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3303 to S.Amdt. 3299 to H.J.Res. 45 (No short title on file)
To rescind $120 billion in Federal spending by consolidating duplicative government programs, cutting wasteful Washington spending, and returning billions of dollars of unspent money.
Amendment Agreed to (94-0, 3/5 majority required) Yea
5 2 1/26/10 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3302 to S.Amdt. 3299 to H.J.Res. 45 (No short title on file)
To establish a Bipartisan Task Force for Responsible Fiscal Action, to assure the long-term fiscal stability and economic security of the Federal Government of the United States, and to expand future prosperity and growth for all Americans.
Amendment Rejected (53-46, 3/5 majority required) Yea
4 2 1/26/10 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3300 to S.Amdt. 3299 to H.J.Res. 45 (No short title on file)
To protect Social Security.
Amendment Agreed to (97-0, 3/5 majority required) Yea
3 2 1/25/10 On the Nomination PN1077
Rosanna Malouf Peterson, of Washington, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Washington
Nomination Confirmed (89-0) Yea
2 2 1/21/10 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3301 to S.Amdt. 3299 to H.J.Res. 45 (No short title on file)
To terminate authority under the Troubled Asset Relief Program, and for other purposes.
Amendment Rejected (53-45, 3/5 majority required) Yea
1 2 1/20/10 On the Nomination PN635
Beverly Baldwin Martin, of Georgia, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Eleventh Circuit
Nomination Confirmed (97-0) Yea
397 1 12/24/09 On Passage of the Bill H.R. 4314
A bill to permit continued financing of Government operations.
Bill Passed (60-39, 3/5 majority required) Nay
396 1 12/24/09 On Passage of the Bill H.R. 3590
An act entitled The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Bill Passed (60-39) Nay
395 1 12/23/09 On the Cloture Motion H.R. 3590
An act entitled The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Cloture Motion Agreed to (60-39, 3/5 majority required) Nay
394 1 12/23/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2786 to H.R. 3590 (Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act)
In the nature of a substitute.
Amendment Agreed to (60-39) Nay
393 1 12/23/09 On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 2786 to H.R. 3590 (Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act)
In the nature of a substitute.
Motion to Table Agreed to (53-46) Nay
392 1 12/23/09 On the Point of Order S.Amdt. 2786 to H.R. 3590 (Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act)
In the nature of a substitute.
Point of Order Not Well Taken (39-60) Yea
391 1 12/23/09 On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 2786 to H.R. 3590 (Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act)
In the nature of a substitute.
Motion to Table Agreed to (57-42) Nay
390 1 12/23/09 On the Motion (Motion to Waive the CBA Section 425 A(2) re: Reid Amdt. No. 2786)
In the nature of a substitute.
Motion Agreed to (55-44) Nay
389 1 12/23/09 On the Point of Order S.Amdt. 2786 to H.R. 3590 (Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act)
In the nature of a substitute.
Point of Order Not Well Taken (39-60) Yea
388 1 12/22/09 On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 2786 to H.R. 3590 (Service Members Home Ownership Tax Act of 2009)
In the nature of a substitute.
Cloture Motion Agreed to (60-39, 3/5 majority required) Nay
387 1 12/22/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3276 to S.Amdt. 2786 to H.R. 3590 (Service Members Home Ownership Tax Act of 2009)
To improve the bill.
Amendment Agreed to (60-39) Nay
386 1 12/22/09 On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 3278 to H.R. 3590 (Service Members Home Ownership Tax Act of 2009)
To change the enactment date.
Motion to Table Agreed to (60-39) Nay
385 1 12/21/09 On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 3276 to S.Amdt. 2786 to H.R. 3590 (Service Members Home Ownership Tax Act of 2009)
To improve the bill.
Cloture Motion Agreed to (60-40, 3/5 majority required) Nay
384 1 12/19/09 On the Motion (Motion To Concur In The House Amdt. To The Senate Amdt.)
A bill making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.
Motion Agreed to (88-10) Yea
383 1 12/19/09 On the Motion (Motion to Waive CBA and All Budget Resolutions Re: Motion to Concur in House Amdt. to H.R. 3326)
A bill making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.
Motion Agreed to (63-35, 3/5 majority required) Nay
382 1 12/19/09 On the Motion to Table H.R. 3326
A bill making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.
Motion to Table Agreed to (63-35) Nay
381 1 12/18/09 On the Cloture Motion H.R. 3326
A bill making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.
Cloture Motion Agreed to (63-33, 3/5 majority required) Not Voting
380 1 12/17/09 On the Motion (Reid Motion to Recess Until 12:01 A.M., Friday, December 18, 2009)
A bill making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.
Motion Agreed to (59-38) Nay
379 1 12/16/09 On the Motion to Table H.R. 3590
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the first-time homebuyers credit in the case of members of the Armed Forces and certain other Federal employees, and for other purposes.
Motion to Table Agreed to (56-41) Nay
378 1 12/15/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3156 to S.Amdt. 2786 to H.R. 3590 (Service Members Home Ownership Tax Act of 2009)
To provide for the importation of prescription drugs.
Amendment Rejected (56-43, 3/5 majority required) Yea
377 1 12/15/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2793 to S.Amdt. 2786 to H.R. 3590 (Service Members Home Ownership Tax Act of 2009)
To provide for the importation of prescription drugs.
Amendment Rejected (51-48, 3/5 majority required) Yea
376 1 12/15/09 On the Motion (Crapo Motion to Commit H.R. 3590 to the Committee on Finance)
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the first-time homebuyers credit in the case of members of the Armed Forces and certain other Federal employees, and for other purposes.
Motion Rejected (45-54, 3/5 majority required) Yea
375 1 12/15/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3183 to S.Amdt. 2786 to H.R. 3590 (Service Members Home Ownership Tax Act of 2009)
To protect middle class families from tax increases.
Amendment Agreed to (97-1, 3/5 majority required) Yea
374 1 12/13/09 On the Conference Report H.R. 3288
A bill making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.
Conference Report Agreed to (57-35) Nay
373 1 12/12/09 On the Cloture Motion H.R. 3288
A bill making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.
Cloture Motion Agreed to (60-34, 3/5 majority required) Nay
372 1 12/11/09 On the Motion (Motion to Waive Rule XXVIII Re: Conference Report to Accompany H.R. 3288)
A bill making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.
Motion Agreed to (60-36, 3/5 majority required) Nay
371 1 12/10/09 On the Motion to Proceed H.R. 3288
A bill making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.
Motion to Proceed Agreed to (56-43) Nay
370 1 12/08/09 On the Motion (McCain Motion to Commit H.R. 3590 to the Committee on Finance)
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the first-time homebuyers credit in the case of members of the Armed Forces and certain other Federal employees, and for other purposes.
Motion Rejected (42-57, 3/5 majority required) Yea
369 1 12/08/09 On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 2962 to S.Amdt. 2786 to H.R. 3590 (Service Members Home Ownership Tax Act of 2009)
To prohibit the use of Federal funds for abortions.
Motion to Table Agreed to (54-45) Nay
368 1 12/07/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2942 to S.Amdt. 2786 to H.R. 3590 (Service Members Home Ownership Tax Act of 2009)
To prevent Medicare from being raided for new entitlements and to use Medicare savings to save Medicare.
Amendment Rejected (43-56, 3/5 majority required) Yea
367 1 12/07/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2939 to S.Amdt. 2786 to H.R. 3590 (Service Members Home Ownership Tax Act of 2009)
To require the Secretary to provide information regarding enrollee satisfaction with qualified health plans offered through an Exchange through the Internet portal.
Amendment Agreed to (98-0, 3/5 majority required) Yea
366 1 12/06/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2927 to S.Amdt. 2786 to H.R. 3590 (Service Members Home Ownership Tax Act of 2009)
Relative to limitation on amount of attorneys contingency fees.
Amendment Rejected (32-66, 3/5 majority required) Yea
365 1 12/06/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2905 to S.Amdt. 2786 to H.R. 3590 (Service Members Home Ownership Tax Act of 2009)
To modify the limit on excessive remuneration paid by certain health insurance providers to set the limit at the same levels as the salary of the President of the United States.
Amendment Rejected (56-42, 3/5 majority required) Nay
364 1 12/05/09 On the Motion (Johanns Motion to Commit to the Committee on Finance)
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the first-time homebuyers credit in the case of members of the Armed Forces and certain other Federal employees, and for other purposes.
Motion Rejected (41-53, 3/5 majority required) Yea
363 1 12/05/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2926 to S.Amdt. 2786 to H.R. 3590 (Service Members Home Ownership Tax Act of 2009)
To protect home health benefits.
Amendment Agreed to (96-0, 3/5 majority required) Yea
362 1 12/04/09 On the Motion (Hatch Motion to Commit H.R. 3590 to the Committee on Finance)
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the first-time homebuyers credit in the case of members of the Armed Forces and certain other Federal employees, and for other purposes.
Motion Rejected (41-57, 3/5 majority required) Yea
361 1 12/04/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2899 to S.Amdt. 2786 to H.R. 3590 (Service Members Home Ownership Tax Act of 2009)
To ensure that there is no reduction or elimination of any benefits guaranteed by law to participants in Medicare Advantage plans.
Amendment Agreed to (97-1, 3/5 majority required) Yea
360 1 12/04/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2901 to S.Amdt. 2786 to H.R. 3590 (Service Members Home Ownership Tax Act of 2009)
To eliminate new entitlement programs and limit the government control over the health care of American families.
Amendment Rejected (51-47, 3/5 majority required) Yea
359 1 12/04/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2870 to S.Amdt. 2786 to H.R. 3590 (Service Members Home Ownership Tax Act of 2009)
To promote fiscal responsibility by protecting the Social Security surplus and CLASS program savings in this Act.
Amendment Agreed to (98-0, 3/5 majority required) Yea
358 1 12/03/09 On the Motion (McCain Motion to Commit H.R. 3590 to the Committee on Finance)
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the first-time homebuyers credit in the case of members of the Armed Forces and certain other Federal employees, and for other purposes.
Motion Rejected (42-58, 3/5 majority required) Yea
357 1 12/03/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2826 to S.Amdt. 2786 to H.R. 3590 (Service Members Home Ownership Tax Act of 2009)
To protect and improve guaranteed Medicare benefits.
Amendment Agreed to (100-0, 3/5 majority required) Yea
356 1 12/03/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2836 to S.Amdt. 2786 to H.R. 3590 (Service Members Home Ownership Tax Act of 2009)
To ensure patients receive doctor recommendations for preventive health services, including mammograms and cervical cancer screening, without interference from government or insurance company bureaucrats.
Amendment Rejected (41-59, 3/5 majority required) Yea
355 1 12/03/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2791 to S.Amdt. 2786 to H.R. 3590 (Service Members Home Ownership Tax Act of 2009)
To clarify provisions relating to first dollar coverage for preventive services for women.
Amendment Agreed to (61-39, 3/5 majority required) Nay
354 1 12/01/09 On the Nomination PN841
Jacqueline H. Nguyen, of California, to be United States District Judge for the Central District of California
Nomination Confirmed (97-0) Yea
353 1 11/21/09 On the Cloture Motion H.R. 3590
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the first-time homebuyers credit in the case of members of the Armed Forces and certain other Federal employees, and for other purposes.
Cloture Motion Agreed to (60-39, 3/5 majority required) Nay
352 1 11/19/09 On Passage of the Bill S. 1963
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide assistance to caregivers of veterans, to improve the provision of health care to veterans, and for other purposes.
Bill Passed (98-0) Yea
351 1 11/19/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2785 to S. 1963 (Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act of 2009)
To transfer funding for the United Nations contributions to offset costs of providing assistance to family caregivers of disabled veterans.
Amendment Rejected (32-66) Yea
350 1 11/19/09 On the Nomination PN187
David F. Hamilton, of Indiana, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Seventh Circuit
Nomination Confirmed (59-39) Nay
349 1 11/17/09 On the Motion (Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Nomination of David F. Hamilton, of Indiana, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Seventh Circuit.)
David F. Hamilton, of Indiana, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Seventh Circuit
Motion Agreed to (70-29, 3/5 majority required) Yea
348 1 11/17/09 On Passage of the Bill H.R. 3082
A bill making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.
Bill Passed (100-0) Yea
347 1 11/17/09 On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 2774 to S.Amdt. 2730 to H.R. 3082 (Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2010)
To prohibit the use of funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this Act to construct or modify a facility in the United States or its territories to permanently or temporarily hold any individual held at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
Motion to Table Agreed to (57-43) Nay
346 1 11/17/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2733 to S.Amdt. 2730 to H.R. 3082 (Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2010)
To increase by $50,000,000 the amount available for the Department of Veterans Affairs for minor construction projects for the purpose of converting unused Department of Veterans Affairs structures into housing with supportive services for homeless veterans, and to provide an offset.
Amendment Agreed to (98-1) Yea
345 1 11/16/09 On the Motion (Coburn Motion to Commit H.R. 3082 to the Committee on Appropriations)
A bill making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.
Motion Rejected (24-69) Yea
344 1 11/16/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2757 to S.Amdt. 2730 to H.R. 3082 (Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2010)
To require public disclosure of certain reports.
Amendment Agreed to (93-0) Yea
343 1 11/09/09 On the Nomination PN680
Charlene Edwards Honeywell, of Florida, to be United States District Judge for the Middle District of Florida
Nomination Confirmed (88-0) Not Voting
342 1 11/09/09 On the Nomination PN262
Andre M. Davis, of Maryland, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Fourth Circuit
Nomination Confirmed (72-16) Not Voting
341 1 11/05/09 On the Nomination PN557
Ignacia S. Moreno, of New York, to be an Assistant Attorney General
Nomination Confirmed (93-0) Yea
340 1 11/05/09 On Passage of the Bill H.R. 2847
A bill making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, and Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.
Bill Passed (71-28) Nay
339 1 11/05/09 On the Motion (Motion to Waive Sec. 302(F) of CBA Ensign Amdt. No. 2648 as modified.)
To provide additional funds for the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program by reducing corporate welfare programs.
Motion Rejected (32-67) Yea
338 1 11/05/09 On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 2669 to H.R. 2847 (Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010)
To prohibit the use of funds for the prosecution in Article III courts of the United States of individuals involved in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
Motion to Table Agreed to (54-45) Nay
337 1 11/05/09 On the Motion (Motion to Waive Section 302(F) of CBA re: Coburn Amdt. No. 2667)
To reduce waste and abuse at the Department of Commerce.
Motion Rejected (42-57, 3/5 majority required) Yea
336 1 11/05/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2631 to H.R. 2847 (Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010)
To redirect funding of the National Science Foundation toward practical scientific research
Amendment Rejected (36-62) Nay
335 1 11/05/09 On the Motion (Upon Reconsideration Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Reported Committee Substitute to H.R. 2847.)
A bill making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, and Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.
Motion Agreed to (60-39, 3/5 majority required) Nay
334 1 11/04/09 On Passage of the Bill H.R. 3548
A bill to amend the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008 to provide for the temporary availability of certain additional emergency unemployment compensation, and for other purposes.
Bill Passed (98-0) Yea
333 1 11/04/09 On the Motion (Motion to Invoke Cloture on H.R. 3548)
A bill to amend the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008 to provide for the temporary availability of certain additional emergency unemployment compensation, and for other purposes.
Motion Agreed to (97-1, 3/5 majority required) Yea
332 1 11/02/09 On the Motion (Motion to invoke cloture on the Baucus Amdt. No. 2712 to H.R. 3548.)
In the nature of a substitute.
Motion Agreed to (85-2, 3/5 majority required) Not Voting
331 1 10/29/09 On the Conference Report H.R. 2996
A bill making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.
Conference Report Agreed to (72-28) Nay
330 1 10/29/09 On the Motion (Motion to Waive Rule XXVIII Re: H.R. 2996.)
A bill making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.
Motion Agreed to (60-40, 3/5 majority required) Nay
329 1 10/27/09 On the Cloture Motion H.R. 3548
A bill to amend the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008 to provide for the temporary availability of certain additional emergency unemployment compensation, and for other purposes.
Cloture Motion Agreed to (87-13, 3/5 majority required) Nay
328 1 10/27/09 On the Nomination PN715
Irene Cornelia Berger, of West Virginia, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of West Virginia
Nomination Confirmed (97-0) Yea
327 1 10/22/09 On the Conference Report H.R. 2647
To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2010 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, to provide special pays and allowances to certain members of the Armed Forces, expand concurrent receipt of military retirement and VA disability benefits to disabled military retirees, and for other purposes.
Conference Report Agreed to (68-29) Yea
326 1 10/22/09 On the Cloture Motion H.R. 2647
To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2010 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, to provide special pays and allowances to certain members of the Armed Forces, expand concurrent receipt of military retirement and VA disability benefits to disabled military retirees, and for other purposes.
Cloture Motion Agreed to (64-35, 3/5 majority required) Nay
325 1 10/21/09 On the Cloture Motion S. 1776
A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the update under the Medicare physician fee schedule for years beginning with 2010 and to sunset the application of the sustainable growth rate formula, and for other purposes.
Cloture Motion Rejected (47-53, 3/5 majority required) Nay
324 1 10/21/09 On the Nomination PN716
Roberto A. Lange, of South Dakota, to be United States District Judge for the District of South Dakota
Nomination Confirmed (100-0) Yea
323 1 10/20/09 On the Conference Report H.R. 2892
A bill making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.
Conference Report Agreed to (79-19) Yea
322 1 10/15/09 On the Conference Report H.R. 3183
A bill making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.
Conference Report Agreed to (80-17) Yea
321 1 10/14/09 On the Cloture Motion H.R. 3183
A bill making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.
Cloture Motion Agreed to (79-17, 3/5 majority required) Nay
320 1 10/13/09 On the Cloture Motion H.R. 2847
A bill making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, and Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.
Cloture Motion Rejected (56-38, 3/5 majority required) Nay
319 1 10/08/09 On the Motion to Recommit H.R. 2847
A bill making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, and Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.
Motion to Recommit Rejected (33-65) Yea
318 1 10/08/09 On the Conference Report H.R. 2997
A bill making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.
Conference Report Agreed to (76-22) Nay
317 1 10/08/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2626 to H.R. 2847 (Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010)
To eliminate funding for Public Telecommunications Facilities, Planning and Construction.
Amendment Rejected (33-64) Yea
316 1 10/07/09 On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 2630 to H.R. 2847 (Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010)
To prohibit funds from being used in contravention of section 642(a) of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996.
Motion to Table Agreed to (61-38) Nay
315 1 10/06/09 On Passage of the Bill H.R. 3326
A bill making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.
Bill Passed (93-7) Yea
314 1 10/06/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2583 to H.R. 3326 (Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2010)
To strike funding for the MARIAH Hypersonic Wind Tunnel Development Program.
Amendment Rejected (43-55) Yea
313 1 10/06/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2623 to H.R. 3326 (Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2010)
To provide full and open competition for congressionally directed spending items.
Amendment Agreed to (77-21) Yea
312 1 10/06/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2580 to H.R. 3326 (Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2010)
To strike amounts available for procurement of C-17 aircraft in excess of the amount requested by the President in the budget for fiscal year 2010.
Amendment Rejected (30-68) Nay
311 1 10/06/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2566 to H.R. 3326 (Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2010)
To restore $166,000,000 for the Armed Forces to prepare for and conduct combat operations, by eliminating low-priority congressionally directed spending items for all operations and maintenance accounts.
Amendment Rejected (25-73) Yea
310 1 10/06/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2565 to H.R. 3326 (Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2010)
To ensure transparency and accountability by providing that each member of Congress and the Secretary of Defense has the ability to review $1,500,000,000 in taxpayer funds allocated to the National Guard and Reserve components of the Armed Forces.
Amendment Rejected (28-70) Nay
309 1 10/06/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2596 to H.R. 3326 (Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2010)
To limit the early retirement of tactical aircraft.
Amendment Agreed to (91-7) Yea
308 1 10/06/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2588 to H.R. 3326 (Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2010)
To prohibit the use of funds for any Federal contract with Halliburton Company, KBR, Inc., any of their subsidiaries or affiliates, or any other contracting party if such contractor or a subcontractor at any tier under such contract requires that employees or independent contractors sign mandatory arbitration clauses regarding certain claims.
Amendment Agreed to (68-30) Nay
307 1 10/06/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2567 to H.R. 3326 (Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2010)
To prohibit the use of funds for the Center on Climate Change and National Security of the Central Intelligence Agency.
Amendment Rejected (38-60) Yea
306 1 10/06/09 On the Nomination PN261
Thomas E. Perez, of Maryland, to be an Assistant Attorney General
Nomination Confirmed (72-22) Yea
305 1 10/01/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2575 to H.R. 3326 (Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2010)
To provide for testimony before Congress on the additional forces and resources required to meet United States objectives with respect to Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Amendment Rejected (40-59) Yea
304 1 10/01/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2593 to H.R. 3326 (Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2010)
Relating to hearings on strategy and resources with respect to Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Amendment Agreed to (60-39) Nay
303 1 9/30/09 On the Motion (Motion to Waive CBA McCain Amdt. No. 2558)
To strike amounts available for procurement of C-17 aircraft in excess of the amount requested by the President in the budget for fiscal year 2010 and to make such amounts available instead for operation and maintenance in accordance with amounts requested by the President in that budget and for Operation and Maintenance, Army, for overseas contingent operations.
Motion Rejected (34-64, 3/5 majority required) Nay
302 1 9/30/09 On the Conference Report H.R. 2918
A bill making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.
Conference Report Agreed to (62-38) Nay
301 1 9/30/09 On the Motion (Motion to Waive Budget Act Points of Order Re: H.R. 2918 Conference Report)
A bill making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.
Motion Agreed to (61-39, 3/5 majority required) Nay
300 1 9/30/09 On the Motion (Motion to Waive Rule XXVIII Re: H.R. 2918 Conference Report)
A bill making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.
Motion Agreed to (61-39, 3/5 majority required) Nay
299 1 9/29/09 On the Nomination PN681
Jeffrey L. Viken, of South Dakota, to be United States District Judge for the District of South Dakota
Nomination Confirmed (99-0) Yea
298 1 9/24/09 On Passage of the Bill H.R. 2996
A bill making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.
Bill Passed (77-21) Nay
297 1 9/24/09 On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 2483 to H.R. 2996 (Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010)
To help preserve America's national parks and other public land treasures by reducing maintenance backlogs that threaten the health and safety of visitors.
Motion to Table Agreed to (79-19) Nay
296 1 9/24/09 On the Motion to Table H.R. 2996
A bill making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.
Motion to Table Agreed to (64-34) Nay
295 1 9/24/09 On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 2549 to H.R. 2996 (Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010)
To ensure that the Assistant to the President for Energy and Climate Change (commonly known as the "White House Climate Change Czar") is not directing actions of departments and agencies funded by this Act.
Motion to Table Agreed to (57-41) Nay
294 1 9/23/09 On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 2514 to H.R. 2996 (Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010)
To strike the earmarks for the Save America's Treasure program and to provide criteria for the distribution of grants under that program.
Motion to Table Agreed to (72-26) Nay
293 1 9/23/09 On the Motion to Table H.R. 2996
A bill making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.
Motion to Table Agreed to (56-42) Nay
292 1 9/22/09 On the Motion (Motion to Table the DeMint Motion to Recommit to Committee on Appropriations)
A bill making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.
Motion Agreed to (61-36) Nay
291 1 9/22/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2461 to H.R. 2996 (Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010)
To prohibit the use of appropriated funds for the Des Moines Art Center in the State of Iowa.
Amendment Rejected (27-70) Yea
290 1 9/22/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2460 to H.R. 2996 (Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010)
To support the participation of the Smithsonian Institution in activities under the Civil Rights History Project Act of 2009.
Amendment Agreed to (95-0) Yea
289 1 9/17/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2394 to H.R. 2996 (Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010)
Prohibiting use of funds to fund the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now (ACORN).
Amendment Agreed to (85-11) Yea
288 1 9/17/09 On the Nomination PN263
Gerard E. Lynch, of New York, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Second Circuit
Nomination Confirmed (94-3) Yea
287 1 9/17/09 On Passage of the Bill H.R. 3288
A bill making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.
Bill Passed (73-25) Nay
286 1 9/17/09 On the Motion (Kyl Motion to Recommit H.R. 3288 to the Committee on Appropriations)
A bill making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.
Motion Rejected (34-64) Yea
285 1 9/17/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2403 to H.R. 3288 (Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010)
To prohibit the use of funds to carry out the Brownsfields Economic Development Initiative program administered by the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Amendment Rejected (37-60) Yea
284 1 9/17/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2410 to H.R. 3288 (Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010)
To limit the use of funds for the John Murtha Johnstown-Cambria County Airport.
Amendment Rejected (43-53) Yea
283 1 9/17/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2359 to H.R. 3288 (Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010)
To prohibit the use of funds for households that include convicted drug dealing or domestic violence offenders or members of violent gangs that occupy rebuilt public housing in New Orleans.
Amendment Rejected (34-62) Yea
282 1 9/16/09 On the Motion (Ensign Motion To Recommit Bill H.R. 3288 to the Committee on Appropriations)
A bill making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.
Motion Rejected (33-64) Yea
281 1 9/16/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2361 to H.R. 3288 (Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010)
To prohibit the use of stimulus funds for self-congratulatory signage that allows lawmakers to promote their spending of taxpayer dollars on stimulus projects.
Amendment Rejected (45-52) Yea
280 1 9/16/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2376 to H.R. 3288 (Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010)
To affirm the continuing existence of the community service requirements under section 12(c) of the United States Housing Act of 1937.
Amendment Agreed to (73-25) Yea
279 1 9/16/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2366 to H.R. 3288 (Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010)
To permit Amtrak passengers to safely transport firearms and ammunition in their checked baggage.
Amendment Agreed to (68-30) Yea
278 1 9/16/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2372 to H.R. 3288 (Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010)
To fully provide for the critical surface transportation needs of the United States by prohibiting funds from being used on lower-priority projects, such as transportation museums.
Amendment Rejected (41-57) Yea
277 1 9/16/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2371 to H.R. 3288 (Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010)
To remove an unnecessary and burdensome mandate on the States, by allowing them to opt out of a provision that requires States to spend 10 percent of their surface transportation funds on enhancement projects such as road-kill reduction and highway beautification.
Amendment Rejected (39-59) Yea
276 1 9/15/09 On the Motion (Motion To Table McCain Amdt. No. 2375)
To provide that all amounts in the bill provided for congressional earmarks shall be made available for NextGen and NextGen programs.
Motion Agreed to (68-26) Nay
275 1 9/14/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2355 to H.R. 3288 (Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010)
Prohibiting use of funds to fund the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now (ACORN).
Amendment Agreed to (83-7) Yea
274 1 9/10/09 On the Nomination PN323
Cass R. Sunstein, of Massachusetts, to be Administrator of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget
Nomination Confirmed (57-40) Nay
273 1 9/09/09 On the Cloture Motion PN323
Cass R. Sunstein, of Massachusetts, to be Administrator of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget
Cloture Motion Agreed to (63-35, 3/5 majority required) Nay
272 1 9/09/09 On Passage of the Bill S. 1023
A bill to establish a non-profit corporation to communicate United States entry policies and otherwise promote leisure, business, and scholarly travel to the United States.
Bill Passed (79-19) Nay
271 1 9/08/09 On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 1347 to S. 1023 (Travel Promotion Act of 2009)
Of a perfecting nature.
Cloture Motion Agreed to (80-19, 3/5 majority required) Nay
270 1 8/06/09 On Passage of the Bill H.R. 3435
A bill making supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2009 for the Consumer Assistance to Recycle and Save Program.
Bill Passed (60-37) Nay
269 1 8/06/09 On the Motion (Motion to Waive Sec. 403(e)(1), S. Con. Res. 13 of 111th Congress re: H.R. 3435)
A bill making supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2009 for the Consumer Assistance to Recycle and Save Program.
Motion Agreed to (60-37, 3/5 majority required) Nay
268 1 8/06/09 On the Motion (Motion to Waive Section 201, S. Con. Res. 21, 110th Congress re: Isakson Amdt. No. 2306)
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an income tax credit for certain home purchases, and to transfer to the Treasury unobligated funds made available by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act in the amount of the reduction in revenue resulting from such credit.
Motion Rejected (47-50, 3/5 majority required) Yea
267 1 8/06/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2303 to H.R. 3435 (No short title on file)
To provide for a date certain for termination of the Troubled Asset Relief Program.
Amendment Rejected (41-56) Yea
266 1 8/06/09 On the Motion (Motion to Waive CBA re: Coburn Amdt. No. 2304)
To provide assistance to charities and families in need.
Motion Rejected (41-56, 3/5 majority required) Yea
265 1 8/06/09 On the Motion (Motion To Waive CBA re: Gregg Amdt. No. 2302)
To protect the generations of tomorrow from paying for new cars today.
Motion Rejected (46-51, 3/5 majority required) Yea
264 1 8/06/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2301 to H.R. 3435 (No short title on file)
In the nature of a substitute.
Amendment Rejected (40-57) Yea
263 1 8/06/09 On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 2300 to H.R. 3435 (No short title on file)
To limit the provision of vouchers to individuals with adjusted gross incomes of less than $50,000 or joint filers with adjusted gross incomes of less than $75,000.
Motion to Table Agreed to (65-32) Nay
262 1 8/06/09 On the Nomination PN506
Sonia Sotomayor, of New York, to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States
Nomination Confirmed (68-31) Nay
261 1 8/04/09 On Passage of the Bill H.R. 2997
A bill making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.
Bill Passed (80-17) Yea
260 1 8/04/09 On the Motion (Motion to Waive the CBA Sanders Amdt. No. 2276)
To modify the amount made available for the Farm Service Agency.
Motion Agreed to (60-37) Nay
259 1 8/04/09 On the Motion (Coburn Motion To Commit To The Committee on Appropriations )
A bill making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.
Motion Rejected (32-65) Yea
258 1 8/04/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2244 to S.Amdt. 1908 to H.R. 2997 (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010)
To support the proposal of the President to eliminate funding in the bill for digital conversion efforts of the Department of Agriculture that are duplicative of existing Federal efforts.
Amendment Rejected (37-60) Yea
257 1 8/04/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1912 to S.Amdt. 1908 to H.R. 2997 (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010)
To strike a provision relating to certain watershed and flood prevention operations.
Amendment Rejected (27-70) Yea
256 1 8/03/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1910 to S.Amdt. 1908 to H.R. 2997 (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010)
To strike a setaside for certain grants authorized under the Rural Electrification Act.
Amendment Rejected (41-55) Yea
255 1 8/03/09 On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 1908 to H.R. 2997 (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010)
In the nature of a substitute.
Cloture Motion Agreed to (83-11, 3/5 majority required) Yea
254 1 7/30/09 On Passage of the Bill H.R. 3357
A bill to restore sums to the Highway Trust Fund, and for other purposes.
Bill Passed (79-17) Yea
253 1 7/30/09 On the Motion (Motion to Waive CBA Re: H.R. 3357)
A bill to restore sums to the Highway Trust Fund, and for other purposes.
Motion Agreed to (71-26, 3/5 majority required) Nay
252 1 7/30/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2223 to H.R. 3357 (No short title on file)
To restore sums to the Highway Trust Fund.
Amendment Rejected (40-57) Yea
251 1 7/30/09 On the Motion (Motion to Waive CBA Bond Amdt. No. 1904)
To repeal a certain provision of the SAFETEA-LU.
Motion Rejected (34-63, 3/5 majority required) Yea
250 1 7/30/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1905 to H.R. 3357 (No short title on file)
To offset the appropriation of funds to replenish the Unemployment Trust Fund with unobligated nonveterans funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
Amendment Rejected (41-56) Yea
249 1 7/30/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1907 to H.R. 3357 (No short title on file)
To temporarily protect the solvency of the Highway Trust Fund.
Amendment Rejected (42-55) Yea
248 1 7/29/09 On Passage of the Bill H.R. 3183
A bill making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.
Bill Passed (85-9) Yea
247 1 7/29/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1884 to S.Amdt. 1813 to H.R. 3183 (Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010)
To prohibit no bid contracts by requiring the use of competitive procedures to award contracts and grants funded under this Act.
Amendment Rejected (26-71) Yea
246 1 7/29/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1895 to S.Amdt. 1813 to H.R. 3183 (Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010)
To provide requirements regarding the authority of the Department of Energy to enter into certain contracts.
Amendment Agreed to (79-18) Nay
245 1 7/29/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1879 to S.Amdt. 1813 to H.R. 3183 (Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010)
To reduce the appropriation for Departmental Administration of the Department of Energy so that the Department can set an example for all Americans by reducing unnecessary energy usage.
Amendment Rejected (35-62) Yea
244 1 7/29/09 On the Motion (Motion to Waive CBA re: Alexander Amdt. No. 1862)
To limit disbursement of additional funds under the Troubled Asset Relief Program to certain automobile manufacturers, to impose fiduciary duties on the Secretary of the Treasury with respect to shareholders of such automobile manufacturers, to require the issuance of shares of common stock to eligible taxpayers which represent the common stock holdings of the United States Government in such automobile manufacturers, and for other purposes.
Motion Rejected (38-59, 3/5 majority required) Yea
243 1 7/28/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1814 to S.Amdt. 1813 to H.R. 3183 (Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010)
To prohibit the use of funds to carry out any project or site-specific location identified in the committee report unless the project is specifically authorized or to carry out an unauthorized appropriation.
Amendment Rejected (25-72) Yea
242 1 7/23/09 On Passage of the Bill S. 1390
An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2010 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.
Bill Passed (87-7) Yea
241 1 7/23/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1525 to S. 1390 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010)
To repeal the sunset of authority to provide fire resistant rayon fiber for the production of uniforms from foreign sources.
Amendment Rejected (40-54) Yea
240 1 7/23/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1767 to S. 1390 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010)
To provide for the continued development of a competitive propulsion system for the Joint Strike Fighter program and additional amounts, with an offset, for UH-1Y/AH-1Z rotary wing aircraft and Joint Strike Fighter program management reserves.
Amendment Rejected (38-59) Yea
239 1 7/22/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1597 to S. 1390 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010)
To express the sense of the Senate that the Secretary of State should redesignate North Korea as a state sponsor of terrorism.
Amendment Rejected (43-54) Yea
238 1 7/22/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1761 to S. 1390 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010)
To express the sense of the Senate that the United States should fully enforce existing sanctions, and should explore additional sanctions, with respect to North Korea and to require a review to determine whether North Korea should be re-listed as a state sponsor of terrorism.
Amendment Agreed to (66-31) Nay
237 1 7/22/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1618 to S. 1390 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010)
To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to allow citizens who have concealed carry permits from the State in which they reside to carry concealed firearms in another State that grants concealed carry permits, if the individual complies with the laws of the State.
Amendment Rejected (58-39, 3/5 majority required) Yea
236 1 7/21/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1528 to S. 1390 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010)
To provide authority to increase Army active-duty end strengths for fiscal year 2010 as well as fiscal year 2011 and 2012.
Amendment Agreed to (93-1) Yea
235 1 7/21/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1469 to S. 1390 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010)
To strike $1,750,000,000 in Procurement, Air Force funding for F-22A aircraft procurement, and to restore operation and maintenance, military personnel, and other funding in divisions A and B that was reduced in order to authorize such appropriation.
Amendment Agreed to (58-40) Nay
234 1 7/20/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1616 to S. 1390 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010)
To prohibit assault or battery of a United States serviceman on account of the military service of the United States serviceman or status as a serviceman.
Amendment Agreed to (92-0) Yea
233 1 7/16/09 On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 1511 to S. 1390 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010)
To provide Federal assistance to States, local jurisdictions, and Indian tribes to prosecute hate crimes, and for other purposes.
Cloture Motion Agreed to (63-28, 3/5 majority required) Nay
232 1 7/16/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1610 to S.Amdt. 1511 to S. 1390 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010)
To clarify that the amendment shall not be construed or applied to infringe on First Amendment rights.
Amendment Agreed to (78-13) Yea
231 1 7/16/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1611 to S.Amdt. 1511 to S. 1390 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010)
To prevent duplication in the Federal government.
Amendment Rejected (29-62) Yea
230 1 7/13/09 On the Cloture Motion PN387
Robert M. Groves, of Michigan, to be Director of the Census
Cloture Motion Agreed to (76-15, 3/5 majority required) Nay
229 1 7/09/09 On Passage of the Bill H.R. 2892
A bill making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.
Bill Passed (84-6) Yea
228 1 7/09/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1430 to S.Amdt. 1373 to H.R. 2892 (Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2010)
To increase funding for firefighter assistance grants and recruitment and retention grants.
Amendment Rejected (32-58) Nay
227 1 7/09/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1434 to S.Amdt. 1373 to H.R. 2892 (Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2010)
To prohibit no bid contracts by requiring the use of competitive procedures to award contracts and grants funded under this Act.
Amendment Rejected (31-60) Yea
226 1 7/09/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1468 to S.Amdt. 1373 to H.R. 2892 (Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2010)
To prohibit certain funds from being used for certain efforts.
Amendment Agreed to (67-24) Nay
225 1 7/09/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1467 to S.Amdt. 1458 to S.Amdt. 1373 to H.R. 2892
To prevent funds from being used to prevent individuals from importing prescription drugs under certain circumstances.
Amendment Agreed to (55-36) Nay
224 1 7/09/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1378 to S.Amdt. 1373 to H.R. 2892 (Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2010)
To strike the appropriation for the Advanced Training Center.
Amendment Rejected (35-61) Yea
223 1 7/09/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1432 to S.Amdt. 1373 to H.R. 2892 (Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2010)
To strike the earmark for the City of Whitefish Emergency Operations Center.
Amendment Rejected (36-59) Yea
222 1 7/08/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1406 to S.Amdt. 1373 to H.R. 2892 (Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2010)
To strike the provision relating to the Loran-C signal, as recommended by the Administration.
Amendment Rejected (37-61) Yea
221 1 7/08/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1402 to S.Amdt. 1373 to H.R. 2892 (Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2010)
To require grants for Emergency Operations Centers and financial assistance for the predisaster mitigation program to be awarded without regard to earmarks.
Amendment Rejected (38-60) Yea
220 1 7/08/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1399 to S.Amdt. 1373 to H.R. 2892 (Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2010)
To require the completion of at least 700 miles of reinforced fencing along the southwest border by December 31, 2010.
Amendment Agreed to (54-44) Yea
219 1 7/08/09 On the Motion (Motion to Table Sessions Amdt. No. 1371)
To make the pilot program for employment eligibility confirmation for aliens permanent and to improve verification of immigration status of employees.
Motion Rejected (44-53) Nay
218 1 7/07/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1400 to S.Amdt. 1373 to H.R. 2892 (Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2010)
To eliminate the appropriation for the Over-the-Road Bus Security Assistance, as recommended by the Administration.
Amendment Rejected (47-51) Yea
217 1 7/06/09 On Passage of the Bill H.R. 2918
A bill making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.
Bill Passed (67-25) Nay
216 1 7/06/09 On the Point of Order S.Amdt. 1365 to H.R. 2918 (Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2010)
In the nature of a substitute.
Point of Order Not Sustained (70-23) Nay
215 1 7/06/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1366 to S.Amdt. 1365 to H.R. 2918 (Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2010)
To strike the earmark for the Durham Museum in Omaha, Nebraska.
Amendment Rejected (31-61) Yea
214 1 6/25/09 On the Motion (Motion to Table Motion to Commit H.R. 2918 to the Committee on Appropriations with Instructions)
A bill making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.
Motion Agreed to (65-31) Nay
213 1 6/25/09 On the Nomination PN225
Harold Hongju Koh, of Connecticut, to be Legal Adviser of the Department of State
Nomination Confirmed (62-35) Nay
212 1 6/24/09 On the Cloture Motion PN225
Harold Hongju Koh, of Connecticut, to be Legal Adviser of the Department of State
Cloture Motion Agreed to (65-31, 3/5 majority required) Nay
211 1 6/22/09 On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 1347 to S. 1023 (Travel Promotion Act of 2009)
Of a perfecting nature.
Cloture Motion Rejected (53-34, 3/5 majority required) Nay
210 1 6/18/09 On the Conference Report H.R. 2346
A bill making supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes.
Conference Report Agreed to (91-5) Yea
209 1 6/18/09 On the Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Points of Order Under Rule 44 on Conference Report on H.R. 2346)
A bill making supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes.
Motion Agreed to (60-36, 3/5 majority required) Nay
208 1 6/16/09 On the Cloture Motion S. 1023
A bill to establish a non-profit corporation to communicate United States entry policies and otherwise promote leisure, business, and scholarly travel to the United States.
Cloture Motion Agreed to (90-3, 3/5 majority required) Yea
207 1 6/11/09 On Passage of the Bill H.R. 1256
To protect the public health by providing the Food and Drug Administration with certain authority to regulate tobacco products, to amend title 5, United States Code, to make certain modifications in the Thrift Savings Plan, the Civil Service Retirement System, and the Federal Employees' Retirement System, and for other purposes.
Bill Passed (79-17) Yea
206 1 6/10/09 On the Cloture Motion H.R. 1256
To protect the public health by providing the Food and Drug Administration with certain authority to regulate tobacco products, to amend title 5, United States Code, to make certain modifications in the Thrift Savings Plan, the Civil Service Retirement System, and the Federal Employees' Retirement System, and for other purposes.
Cloture Motion Agreed to (67-30, 3/5 majority required) Yea
205 1 6/09/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1246 to S.Amdt. 1247 to H.R. 1256 (Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act)
In the nature of a substitute.
Amendment Rejected (36-60) Nay
204 1 6/08/09 On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 1247 to H.R. 1256 (Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act)
In the nature of a substitute.
Cloture Motion Agreed to (61-30, 3/5 majority required) Yea
203 1 6/02/09 On the Cloture Motion H.R. 1256
To protect the public health by providing the Food and Drug Administration with certain authority to regulate tobacco products, to amend title 5, United States Code, to make certain modifications in the Thrift Savings Plan, the Civil Service Retirement System, and the Federal Employees' Retirement System, and for other purposes.
Cloture Motion Agreed to (84-11, 3/5 majority required) Yea
202 1 5/21/09 On Passage of the Bill H.R. 2346
A bill making supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes.
Bill Passed (86-3) Yea
201 1 5/21/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1138 to H.R. 2346 (Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2009)
To strike the provisions relating to increased funding for the International Monetary Fund.
Amendment Rejected (30-64) Yea
200 1 5/21/09 On the Cloture Motion H.R. 2346
A bill making supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes.
Cloture Motion Agreed to (94-1, 3/5 majority required) Yea
199 1 5/20/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1140 to H.R. 2346 (Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2009)
To express the sense of the Senate on consultation with State and local governments in the transfer to the United States of detainees at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
Amendment Agreed to (94-0) Yea
198 1 5/20/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1136 to H.R. 2346 (Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2009)
To limit the release of detainees at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, pending a report on the prisoner population at the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay.
Amendment Agreed to (92-3) Yea
197 1 5/20/09 On the Conference Report S. 454
A bill to improve the organization and procedures of the Department of Defense for the acquisition of major weapon systems, and for other purposes.
Conference Report Agreed to (95-0) Yea
196 1 5/20/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1133 to H.R. 2346 (Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2009)
To prohibit funding to transfer, release, or incarcerate detainees detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to or within the United States.
Amendment Agreed to (90-6) Yea
195 1 5/19/09 On the Nomination PN65-3
Gary Gensler, of Maryland, to be a Commissioner of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission for a term expiring April 13, 2012
Nomination Confirmed (88-6) Yea
194 1 5/19/09 On Passage of the Bill H.R. 627
A bill to amend the Truth in Lending Act to establish fair and transparent practices relating to the extension of credit under an open end consumer credit plan, and for other purposes.
Bill Passed (90-5) Yea
193 1 5/19/09 On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 1058 to H.R. 627 (Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act of 2009)
In the nature of a substitute.
Cloture Motion Agreed to (92-2, 3/5 majority required) Yea
192 1 5/13/09 On the Motion (Motion to Waive CBA Re: Gregg Amdt. No. 1085)
To enhance public knowledge regarding the national debt by requiring the publication of the facts about the national debt on IRS instructions, Federal websites, and in new legislation.
Motion Rejected (59-35, 3/5 majority required) Yea
191 1 5/13/09 On the Motion (Motion to Waive CBA Sanders Amdt. No. 1062)
To establish a national consumer credit usury rate.
Motion Rejected (33-60, 3/5 majority required) Nay
169 1 4/23/09 On the Motion (Vitter Motion to Instruct Conferees Re: S. Con. Res. 13)
An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2010, revising the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal year 2009, and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2011 through 2014.
Motion Agreed to (63-30) Yea
168 1 4/23/09 On the Motion (DeMint Motion to Instruct Conferees Re: S. Con. Res. 13)
An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2010, revising the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal year 2009, and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2011 through 2014.
Motion Agreed to (79-14) Yea
167 1 4/23/09 On the Motion (Cornyn Motion to Instruct Conferees Re: S. Con. Res. 13)
An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2010, revising the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal year 2009, and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2011 through 2014.
Motion Agreed to (84-9) Yea
166 1 4/23/09 On the Motion (Sessions Motion to Instruct Conferees Re: S. Con. Res. 13)
An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2010, revising the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal year 2009, and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2011 through 2014.
Motion Rejected (38-56) Yea
165 1 4/23/09 On the Motion (Gregg Motion to Instruct Conferees Re: S. Con. Res. 13)
An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2010, revising the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal year 2009, and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2011 through 2014.
Motion Rejected (40-54) Yea
164 1 4/23/09 On the Motion (Johanns Motion to Instruct Conferees Re: S. Con. Res. 13)
An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2010, revising the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal year 2009, and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2011 through 2014.
Motion Agreed to (66-28) Yea
159 1 4/21/09 On the Nomination PN171
Christopher R. Hill, of Rhode Island, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Iraq
Nomination Confirmed (73-23) Nay
158 1 4/20/09 On the Cloture Motion PN171
Christopher R. Hill, of Rhode Island, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Iraq
Cloture Motion Agreed to (73-17, 3/5 majority required) Nay
157 1 4/20/09 On the Nomination PN89
Christine Anne Varney, of the District of Columbia, to be an Assistant Attorney General
Nomination Confirmed (87-1) Yea
156 1 4/20/09 On the Nomination PN88
Lanny A. Breuer, of the District of Columbia, to be an Assistant Attorney General
Nomination Confirmed (88-0) Yea
155 1 4/20/09 On the Nomination PN115
Tony West, of California, to be an Assistant Attorney General
Nomination Confirmed (82-4) Yea
154 1 4/02/09 On the Concurrent Resolution S.Con.Res. 13
An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2010, revising the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal year 2009, and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2011 through 2014.
Concurrent Resolution Agreed to (55-43) Nay
153 1 4/02/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 937 to S.Con.Res. 13 (No short title on file)
To require States to implement drug testing programs for applicants for and recipients of assistance under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program, which would encourage healthy, drug-free families instead of encouraging dependent behavior or on-going drug abuse.
Amendment Rejected (18-79) Yea
152 1 4/02/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 828 to S.Con.Res. 13 (No short title on file)
To protect the freedom of conscience for patients and the right of health care providers to serve patients without violating their moral and religious convictions.
Amendment Rejected (41-56) Yea
151 1 4/02/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 964 to S.Con.Res. 13 (No short title on file)
To establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund to protect small and home businesses from the burdensome and impractical requirements of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008.
Amendment Rejected (39-58) Nay
150 1 4/02/09 On the Motion (Motion to Waive CBA re: Sessions Amdt. No. 969)
To provide for a point of order against any appropriations bill that fails fully fund the construction of the Southwest border fence.
Motion Rejected (36-61, 3/5 majority required) Yea
149 1 4/02/09 On the Motion (Motion To Waive CBA DeMint Amdt. No. 967)
To implement President Obama's earmark reforms.
Motion Rejected (28-69, 3/5 majority required) Yea
148 1 4/02/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 965 to S.Con.Res. 13 (No short title on file)
To prevent taxpayer-funded bailouts for auto manufacturers.
Amendment Rejected (31-66) Yea
147 1 4/02/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 974 to S.Con.Res. 13 (No short title on file)
To provide that no additional estate tax relief beyone that which is already assumed in this resolution, which protects over 99.7 percent of estates from the estate tax, shall be allowed under any deficit-neutral reserve fund unless an equal amount of aggregate tax relief is also provided to Americans earning less than $100,000 per year.
Amendment Agreed to (56-43) Nay
146 1 4/02/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 873 to S.Con.Res. 13 (No short title on file)
To create a deficit-neutral reserve fund for estate tax relief.
Amendment Agreed to (51-48) Yea
145 1 4/02/09 On the Motion (Motion to Waive CBA re: Wicker Amdt. No. 798)
To ensure that law abiding Amtrak passengers are allowed to securely transport firearms in their checked baggage.
Motion Agreed to (63-35, 3/5 majority required) Yea
144 1 4/02/09 On the Motion (Motion to Waive CBA re: Cornyn Amdt. No. 934)
To increase transparency by requiring five days of public review of legislation before passage by the Senate.
Motion Rejected (46-52, 3/5 majority required) Yea
143 1 4/02/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 954 to S.Con.Res. 13 (No short title on file)
To save the American taxpayer over $150,000,000,000 by adjusting spending levels beyond fiscal year 2010 to compensate for spending from the stimulus bill in the corresponding fiscal years.
Amendment Rejected (42-56) Yea
142 1 4/02/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 926 to S.Con.Res. 13 (No short title on file)
To protect workers from significant job loss by providing a point of order against climate change or similar legislation that raises Federal revenues to such an extent that it causes significant job loss in manufacturing- or coal-dependent U.S. regions such as the Midwest, Great Plains or South.
Amendment Agreed to (54-44) Yea
141 1 4/02/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 879 to S.Con.Res. 13 (No short title on file)
To modify the authorization for climate change legislation.
Amendment Agreed to (73-25) Nay
140 1 4/02/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 811 to S.Con.Res. 13 (No short title on file)
To provide for a deficit-neutral reserve fund to establish a national usury law, and for other purposes.
Amendment Rejected (31-67) Nay
139 1 4/02/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 950 to S.Con.Res. 13 (No short title on file)
To ensure that millions of middle-income families do not face an alternative minimum tax increase in 2013 and 2014 and that the budget resolution reflects that result.
Amendment Rejected (40-58) Yea
138 1 4/02/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 803 to S.Con.Res. 13 (No short title on file)
To protect charitable giving by ensuring that organizations that provide important religious, educational, cultural, health care, and environmental services are not negatively impacted by changes to the Federal income tax deduction for charitable donations.
Amendment Agreed to (94-3) Yea
137 1 4/02/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 953 to S.Con.Res. 13 (No short title on file)
To add a deficit-neutral reserve fund for the 21st Century Community Learning Centers afterschool program.
Amendment Agreed to (89-9) Yea
136 1 4/02/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 931 to S.Con.Res. 13 (No short title on file)
To establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund for outer Continental Shelf oil and natural gas leasing revenues.
Amendment Rejected (37-60) Yea
135 1 4/02/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 910 to S.Con.Res. 13 (No short title on file)
To protect middle-income taxpayers from a national energy tax.
Amendment Agreed to (65-33) Yea
134 1 4/02/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 787 to S.Con.Res. 13 (No short title on file)
To end $272 billion in spending on bailouts under TARP and reduce record deficits and levels of debt.
Amendment Rejected (28-70) Yea
133 1 4/02/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 949 to S.Con.Res. 13 (No short title on file)
To provide for the expenditure of the remaining Troubled Asset Relief Program funds for the benefit of consumers.
Amendment Agreed to (56-42) Nay
132 1 4/02/09 On the Motion to Recommit S.Con.Res. 13
An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2010, revising the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal year 2009, and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2011 through 2014.
Motion to Recommit Rejected (43-55) Yea
131 1 4/02/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 875 to S.Con.Res. 13 (No short title on file)
To require information from the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System about the use of emergency economic assistance.
Amendment Agreed to (59-39) Yea
130 1 4/02/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 913 to S.Con.Res. 13 (No short title on file)
To provide for enhanced oversight of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System concerning the use of emergency economic assistance.
Amendment Agreed to (96-2) Yea
129 1 4/02/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 882 to S.Con.Res. 13 (No short title on file)
In the nature of a substitute.
Amendment Rejected (38-60) Yea
128 1 4/02/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 805 to S.Con.Res. 13 (No short title on file)
To require certain higher-income beneficiaries enrolled in the Medicare prescription drug benefit to pay higher premiums, as is currently required for physicians' services and outpatient services, and as proposed in the budget of the United States Government most recently submitted by the President.
Amendment Rejected (39-58) Yea
127 1 4/01/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 793 to S.Con.Res. 13 (No short title on file)
To protect all patients by prohibiting the use of data obtained from comparative effectiveness research to deny coverage of items or services under Federal health care programs and to ensure that comparative effectiveness research accounts for advancements in genomics and personalized medicine, the unique needs of health disparity populations, and differences in the treatment response and the treatment preferences of patients.
Amendment Rejected (44-54) Yea
126 1 4/01/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 735 to S.Con.Res. 13 (No short title on file)
To prohibit the use of reconciliation in the Senate for climate change legislation involving a cap and trade system.
Amendment Agreed to (67-31) Yea
125 1 4/01/09 On the Motion (Motion to Waive CBA re: Whitehouse Amdt. No. 869)
Relative to a deficit-neutral reserve fund to invest in clean energy and preserve the environment.
Motion Rejected (42-56, 3/5 majority required) Nay
124 1 4/01/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 844 to S.Con.Res. 13 (No short title on file)
To protect the fiscal discipline on discretionary spending exercised by the reported budget resolution by extending the resolution's discretionary spending limits to exactly the same level as already assumed in the resolution to make sure that debt is not increased further than contemplated by this budget resolution as a result of subsequent budget resolution or appropriation bills.
Amendment Rejected (43-55) Yea
123 1 4/01/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 835 to S.Con.Res. 13 (No short title on file)
To establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund to address our Nations long term fiscal problems.
Amendment Rejected (44-54) Yea
122 1 4/01/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 806 to S.Con.Res. 13 (No short title on file)
To protect small businesses from higher taxes.
Amendment Agreed to (82-16) Yea
121 1 4/01/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 804 to S.Con.Res. 13 (No short title on file)
To protect middle-income taxpayers from tax increases by providing a point of order against legislation that increase taxes on them, including taxes that arise, directly or indirectly, from Federal revenues derived from climate change or similar legislation.
Amendment Agreed to (98-0) Yea
120 1 4/01/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 772 to S.Con.Res. 13 (No short title on file)
To restore the budget discipline of the Federal Government by freezing nondefense discretionary spending for fiscal years 2010 and 2011, and limiting the growth of nondefense discretionary spending to one percent annually for fiscal years 2012, 2013, and 2014.
Amendment Rejected (40-58) Yea
119 1 4/01/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 747 to S.Con.Res. 13 (No short title on file)
To create runaway debt point of order against consideration of a budget resolution that projects the ratio of public debt to GDP for any fiscal year in excess of 90% to ensure the continued viability of US dollar and prevent doubling or tripling the debt burden on future generations.
Amendment Rejected (43-55) Yea
118 1 3/31/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 739 to S.Con.Res. 13 (No short title on file)
To prohibit the consideration of any budget resolution, or amendment thereto, or conference report thereon, that shows an increase in the public debt, for the period of the current fiscal year through the next 10 years, equal to or greater than the debt accumulated from 1789 to January 20, 2009.
Amendment Rejected (43-54) Yea
117 1 3/31/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 731 to S.Con.Res. 13 (No short title on file)
To amend the deficit-neutral reserve fund for climate change legislation to require that such legislation does not increase electricity or gasoline prices.
Amendment Agreed to (89-8) Yea
116 1 3/31/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 749 to S.Con.Res. 13 (No short title on file)
To require that certain legislation relating to clean energy technologies not increase electricity or gasoline prices or increase the overall burden on consumers.
Amendment Agreed to (54-43) Nay
115 1 3/26/09 On Passage of the Bill H.R. 1388
A bill entitled "The Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act, an Act to reauthorize and reform the national service laws."
Bill Passed (79-19, 3/5 majority required) Nay
114 1 3/26/09 On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 705 to S.Amdt. 687 to H.R. 1388 (GIVE Act)
To prohibit ACORN, or organizations affiliated or co-located with ACORN, from receiving assistance under this Act.
Motion to Table Agreed to (53-43) Nay
113 1 3/26/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 716 to S.Amdt. 687 to H.R. 1388 (GIVE Act)
To express the sense of the Senate regarding the Federal income tax deduction for charitable giving.
Amendment Rejected (48-49) Yea
112 1 3/26/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 721 to S.Amdt. 687 to H.R. 1388 (GIVE Act)
To express the sense of the Senate regarding the Federal income tax charitable giving.
Amendment Agreed to (56-41) Nay
111 1 3/25/09 On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 715 to S.Amdt. 692 to S.Amdt. 687 to H.R. 1388
To clarify that nonprofit organizations assisted under the Nonprofit Capacity Building Program include certain crisis pregnancy centers, and organizations that serve battered women or victims of rape or incest.
Motion to Table Agreed to (56-41) Nay
110 1 3/25/09 On the Motion (Motion to Waive CBA Re: Crapo Amdt. No. 688)
To increase the borrowing authority of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and for other purposes.
Motion Rejected (48-49) Yea
109 1 3/25/09 On the Nomination PN80
David S. Kris, of Maryland, to be an Assistant Attorney General
Nomination Confirmed (97-0) Yea
108 1 3/23/09 On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 1388
A bill to reauthorize and reform the national service laws.
Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to (74-14, 3/5 majority required) Not Voting
107 1 3/19/09 On the Nomination PN67
Elena Kagan, of Massachusetts, to be Solicitor General of the United States
Nomination Confirmed (61-31) Nay
106 1 3/19/09 On Passage of the Bill H.R. 146
An act to designate certain land as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System, to authorize certain programs and activities in the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture, and for other purposes.
Bill Passed (77-20, 3/5 majority required) Nay
105 1 3/19/09 On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 683 to S.Amdt. 684 to H.R. 146 (Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009)
To prohibit funding for congressional earmarks for wasteful and parochial pork projects.
Motion to Table Agreed to (70-27) Nay
104 1 3/19/09 On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 677 to S.Amdt. 684 to H.R. 146 (Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009)
To require Federal agencies to determine on an annual basis the quantity of land that is owned by each Federal agency and the cost to taxpayers of the ownership of the land.
Motion to Table Agreed to (58-39) Nay
103 1 3/18/09 On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 675 to S.Amdt. 684 to H.R. 146 (Revolutionary War and War of 1812 Battlefield Protection Act)
To prohibit the use of eminent domain and to ensure that no American has their property forcibly taken from them by authorities granted under this Act.
Motion to Table Agreed to (63-35) Nay
102 1 3/18/09 On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 679 to S.Amdt. 684 to H.R. 146 (Revolutionary War and War of 1812 Battlefield Protection Act)
To provide for the future energy needs of the United States and eliminate restrictions on the development of renewable energy.
Motion to Table Agreed to (65-33) Nay
101 1 3/18/09 On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 680 to S.Amdt. 684 to H.R. 146 (Revolutionary War and War of 1812 Battlefield Protection Act)
To ensure that the general public has full access to our national parks and to promote the health and safety of all visitors and employees of the National Park Service.
Motion to Table Agreed to (79-19) Nay
100 1 3/18/09 On the Nomination PN64-9
Ronald Kirk, of Texas, to be United States Trade Representative, with the rank of Ambassador
Nomination Confirmed (92-5) Yea
99 1 3/16/09 On the Cloture Motion H.R. 146
A bill to establish a battlefield acquisition grant program for the acquisition and protection of nationally significant battlefields and associated sites of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812, and for other purposes.
Cloture Motion Agreed to (73-21, 3/5 majority required) Nay
98 1 3/12/09 On the Nomination PN71
Thomas John Perrelli, of Virginia, to be Associate Attorney General
Nomination Confirmed (72-20) Not Voting
97 1 3/12/09 On the Nomination PN68
David W. Ogden, of Virginia, to be Deputy Attorney General
Nomination Confirmed (65-28) Not Voting
96 1 3/10/09 On the Cloture Motion H.R. 1105
A bill making omnibus appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes.
Cloture Motion Agreed to (62-35, 3/5 majority required) Nay
95 1 3/10/09 On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 621 to H.R. 1105 (Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009)
To repeal the provision of law that provides automatic pay adjustments for Members of Congress.
Motion to Table Agreed to (52-45) Nay
94 1 3/10/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 615 to H.R. 1105 (Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009)
To strike the restrictions on the District of Columbia Opportunity Scholarship Program.
Amendment Rejected (39-58) Yea
93 1 3/10/09 On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 604 to H.R. 1105 (Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009)
To extend the pilot program for employment eligibility confirmation established in title IV of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1966 for 6 years.
Motion to Table Agreed to (50-47) Nay
92 1 3/10/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 662 to H.R. 1105 (Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009)
To prohibit the use of funds by the Federal Communications Commission to repromulgate the Fairness Doctrine.
Amendment Rejected (47-50) Yea
91 1 3/10/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 674 to H.R. 1105 (Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009)
To prohibit the use of funds to implement an Executive Order relating to employee notice of rights under Federal labor laws.
Amendment Rejected (38-59) Yea
90 1 3/10/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 673 to H.R. 1105 (Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009)
To prevent collection of excessive contingency legal fees by lawyers hired to protect the public interest.
Amendment Rejected (32-64) Yea
89 1 3/09/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 668 to H.R. 1105 (Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009)
To prohibit the use of funds to modify certain HIV/AIDS funding formulas.
Amendment Rejected (42-53) Yea
88 1 3/09/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 631 to H.R. 1105 (Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009)
To require the Secretary of State to certify that funds made available for reconstruction efforts in Gaza will not be diverted to Hamas or entities controlled by Hamas.
Amendment Rejected (39-56) Yea
87 1 3/09/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 630 to H.R. 1105 (Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009)
To require a report on counter-smuggling efforts in Gaza.
Amendment Rejected (34-61) Yea
86 1 3/09/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 593 to H.R. 1105 (Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009)
To prohibit the use of funds provided in the bill.
Amendment Rejected (32-63) Yea
85 1 3/05/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 634 to H.R. 1105 (Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009)
To prohibit the expenditure of amounts made available under this Act in a contract with any company that has a business presence in Iran's energy sector.
Amendment Rejected (41-53) Yea
84 1 3/05/09 On the Motion (Motion to Waive the CBA re: Thune Amdt. No. 635 as Modified)
To provide funding for the Emergency Fund for Indian Safety and Health, with an offset.
Motion Rejected (26-68, 3/5 majority required) Yea
83 1 3/05/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 613 to H.R. 1105 (Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009)
To provide that no funds may be made available to make any assessed contribution or voluntary payment of the United Nations if the United Nations implements or imposes any taxation on any United States persons.
Amendment Rejected (43-51) Yea
82 1 3/05/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 599 to H.R. 1105 (Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009)
To modify a provision relating to the repromulgation of final rules by the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Commerce.
Amendment Rejected (42-52) Yea
81 1 3/05/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 607 to H.R. 1105 (Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009)
To require that amounts appropriated for the United Nations Population Fund are not used by organizations which support coercive abortion or involuntary sterilization.
Amendment Rejected (39-55) Yea
80 1 3/04/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 623 to H.R. 1105 (Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009)
To prohibit taxpayer dollars from being earmarked to 14 clients of a lobbying firm under Federal investigation for making campaign donations in exchange for political favors for the group's clients.
Amendment Rejected (43-52) Yea
79 1 3/04/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 610 to H.R. 1105 (Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009)
To prohibit funding for congressional earmarks for wasteful and parochial pork projects.
Amendment Rejected (34-61) Yea
78 1 3/04/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 608 to H.R. 1105 (Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009)
To provide funds for the Emmett Till Unsolved Civil Rights Crime Act from funds already provided for the Weed and Seed Program.
Amendment Rejected (37-58) Yea
77 1 3/04/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 596 to H.R. 1105 (Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009)
To require the use of competitive procedures to award contracts, grants, and cooperative agreements funded under this Act.
Amendment Rejected (38-57) Yea
76 1 3/03/09 On the Motion (Hutchison Motion to Commit with Instructions re: H.R. 1105)
A bill making omnibus appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes.
Motion Rejected (40-55) Yea
75 1 3/03/09 On the Motion (Ensign Motion to Commit with Instructions re: H.R. 1105)
A bill making omnibus appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes.
Motion Rejected (33-61) Yea
74 1 3/03/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 592 to H.R. 1105 (Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009)
In the nature of a substitute.
Amendment Rejected (32-63) Yea
73 1 2/26/09 On Passage of the Bill S. 160
A bill to provide the District of Columbia a voting seat and the State of Utah an additional seat in the House of Representatives.
Bill Passed (61-37, 3/5 majority required) Nay
72 1 2/26/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 575 to S. 160 (District of Columbia House Voting Rights Act of 2009)
To restore Second Amendment rights in the District of Columbia.
Amendment Agreed to (62-36) Yea
71 1 2/26/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 573 to S. 160 (District of Columbia House Voting Rights Act of 2009)
To prevent the Federal Communications Commission from repromulgating the fairness doctrine.
Amendment Agreed to (87-11) Yea
70 1 2/26/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 591 to S. 160 (District of Columbia House Voting Rights Act of 2009)
To encourage and promote diversity in communication media ownership, and to ensure that the public airwaves are used in the public interest.
Amendment Agreed to (57-41) Nay
69 1 2/26/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 585 to S. 160 (District of Columbia House Voting Rights Act of 2009)
To provide for the retrocession of the District of Columbia to the State of Maryland, and for other purposes.
Amendment Rejected (30-67) Yea
68 1 2/25/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 581 to S. 160 (District of Columbia House Voting Rights Act of 2009)
In the nature of a substitute.
Amendment Rejected (7-91) Nay
67 1 2/25/09 On the Point of Order S. 160
A bill to provide the District of Columbia a voting seat and the State of Utah an additional seat in the House of Representatives.
Point of Order Not Well Taken (36-62) Yea
66 1 2/24/09 On the Nomination PN64-18
Hilda L. Solis, of California, to be Secretary of Labor
Nomination Confirmed (80-17) Nay
65 1 2/24/09 On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 160
A bill to provide the District of Columbia a voting seat and the State of Utah an additional seat in the House of Representatives.
Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to (62-34, 3/5 majority required) Nay
64 1 2/13/09 On the Conference Report H.R. 1
A bill making supplemental appropriations for job preservation and creation, infrastructure investment, energy efficiency and science, assistance to the unemployed, and State and local fiscal stabilization, for fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes.
Conference Report Agreed to (60-38, 3/5 majority required) Nay
63 1 2/13/09 On the Motion (Motion to Waive Sec. 204(a)(5)(A) of S.Con.Res. 21, 110th Congress)
A bill making supplemental appropriations for job preservation and creation, infrastructure investment, energy efficiency and science, assistance to the unemployed, and State and local fiscal stabilization, for fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes.
Motion Agreed to (60-38, 3/5 majority required) Nay
62 1 2/11/09 On the Nomination PN65-11
William J. Lynn, III, of Virginia, to be Deputy Secretary of Defense
Nomination Confirmed (93-4) Nay
61 1 2/10/09 On Passage of the Bill H.R. 1
A bill making supplemental appropriations for job preservation and creation, infrastructure investment, energy efficiency and science, assistance to the unemployed, and State and local fiscal stabilization, for fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes.
Bill Passed (61-37) Nay
60 1 2/10/09 On the Motion (Motion to Waive Sec. 201 of S. Con. Res. 21, 110th Congress Re: Amdt. No. 570)
In the nature of a substitute.
Motion Agreed to (61-37, 3/5 majority required) Nay
59 1 2/09/09 On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 570 to H.R. 1 (American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009)
In the nature of a substitute.
Cloture Motion Agreed to (61-36, 3/5 majority required) Not Voting
58 1 2/06/09 On the Motion (Motion to Waive Sec. 201, S. Con. Res. 21, 110th Congress Thune Amdt. No. 538)
No Statement of Purpose on File.
Motion Rejected (35-61, 3/5 majority required) Yea
57 1 2/06/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 531 to S.Amdt. 98 to H.R. 1 (American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009)
To temporarily increase the limitations on offsetting ordinary income with capital losses and to strike the 5-year carry back of general business credits.
Amendment Rejected (41-55) Yea
56 1 2/06/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 107 to S.Amdt. 98 to H.R. 1 (American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009)
Prohibiting direct or indirect use of funds to fund the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now (ACORN).
Amendment Rejected (45-51) Yea
55 1 2/06/09 On the Motion (Motion to Waive CBA Re: Cantwell Amdt. No. 274)
To improve provisions relating to energy tax incentives and provisions relating manufacturing tax incentives for energy property.
Motion Agreed to (80-16, 3/5 majority required) Nay
54 1 2/06/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 297 to S.Amdt. 98 to H.R. 1 (American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009)
To provide the same temporary increase in the FMAP for all States and to permit States to choose the period through June 2011 for receiving the increase.
Amendment Rejected (47-49) Yea
53 1 2/06/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 501 to S.Amdt. 98 to H.R. 1 (American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009)
To limit wasteful spending, to fund a systematic program of foreclosure prevention, to be administered by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and for other purposes.
Amendment Rejected (39-57) Yea
52 1 2/06/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 176 to S.Amdt. 98 to H.R. 1 (American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009)
To require the use of competitive procedures to award contracts, grants, and cooperative agreements funded under this Act.
Amendment Agreed to (97-0) Yea
51 1 2/06/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 309 to S.Amdt. 98 to H.R. 1 (American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009)
To ensure that taxpayer money is not lost on wasteful and non-stimulative projects.
Amendment Agreed to (73-24) Yea
50 1 2/05/09 On the Motion (Motion to Table Coburn Amdt. No. 176)
To require the use of competitive procedures to award contracts, grants, and cooperative agreements funded under this Act.
Motion Rejected (1-96) Nay
49 1 2/05/09 On the Motion (Motion to Waive CBA Thune Amdt. No. 197)
In the nature of a substitute.
Motion Rejected (37-60, 3/5 majority required) Yea
48 1 2/05/09 On the Motion (Motion to Waive CBA Ensign Amdt. No. 353)
In the nature of a substitute.
Motion Rejected (35-62, 3/5 majority required) Yea
47 1 2/05/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 189 to S.Amdt. 98 to H.R. 1 (American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009)
To allow the free exercise of religion at institutions of higher education that receive funding under section 803 of division A.
Amendment Rejected (43-54) Yea
46 1 2/05/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 140 to S.Amdt. 98 to H.R. 1 (American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009)
To provide greater accountability of taxpayers' dollars by curtailing congressional earmarking and requiring disclosure of lobbying by recipients of Federal funds.
Amendment Rejected (32-65) Yea
45 1 2/05/09 On the Motion (Motion to Waive CBA McCain Amdt. No. 364 As Modified)
In the nature of a substitute.
Motion Rejected (40-57, 3/5 majority required) Yea
44 1 2/04/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 279 to S.Amdt. 98 to H.R. 1 (American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009)
To prohibit the applicability of Buy American requirements in the Act to the utilization of funds provided by the Act.
Amendment Rejected (31-65) Yea
43 1 2/04/09 On the Motion (Motion to Waive Section 201, S. Con. Res. 21, 110th Congress, Bunning Amdt. No. 242)
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to suspend for 2009 the 1993 income tax increase on Social Security benefits, and for other purposes.
Motion Rejected (39-57, 3/5 majority required) Yea
42 1 2/04/09 On the Motion (Motion to Waive Sec. 201 of S. Con. Res. 21, 110th Congress, Re: Cornyn Amdt. No. 277)
To reduce income taxes for all working taxpayers.
Motion Rejected (37-60, 3/5 majority required) Yea
41 1 2/04/09 On the Motion (Motion to Waive CBA Inhofe Amdt. No. 262)
To appropriate, with an offset, $5,232,000,000 for procurement for the Department of Defense to reconstitute military units to an acceptable readiness rating and to restock prepositioned assets and war reserve material.
Motion Rejected (38-59, 3/5 majority required) Yea
40 1 2/04/09 On the Motion (Motion to Waive CBA Re: McCain Amdt. No. 278)
To reimplement Gramm-Rudman-Hollings to require deficit reduction and spending cuts upon 2 consecutive quarters of positive GDP growth.
Motion Rejected (44-53, 3/5 majority required) Yea
39 1 2/04/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 238 to S.Amdt. 98 to H.R. 1 (American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009)
To ensure that the $1 trillion spending bill is not used to expand the scope of the Federal Government by adding new spending programs.
Amendment Rejected (35-62) Yea
38 1 2/04/09 On the Motion (Motion to Waive Sec. 201 of S. Con. Res. 21, 110th Congress, Re: DeMint Amdt. No. 168)
In the nature of a substitute.
Motion Rejected (36-61, 3/5 majority required) Yea
37 1 2/04/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 179 to S.Amdt. 98 to H.R. 1 (American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009)
To eliminate unnecessary spending.
Amendment Rejected (32-65) Yea
36 1 2/03/09 On the Motion (Motion to Waive Sec. 201 of S. Con. Res. 21, 110th Congress Re: Boxer Amdt. No. 112)
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow the deduction for dividends received from controlled foreign corporations for an additional year, and for other purposes.
Motion Rejected (42-55, 3/5 majority required) Yea
35 1 2/03/09 On the Motion (Motion to Waive Sec. 201 of S. Con. Res. 21, 110th Congress Re: Mikulski Amdt. 104)
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow an above-the-line deduction against individual income tax for interest on indebtedness and for State sales and excise taxes with respect to the purchase of certain motor vehicles.
Motion Agreed to (71-26, 3/5 majority required) Yea
34 1 2/03/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 109 to S.Amdt. 98 to H.R. 1 (American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009)
To strike the $246 million tax earmark for Hollywood production companies.
Amendment Agreed to (52-45) Yea
33 1 2/03/09 On the Motion (Motion to Waive CBA Re: Murray Amdt. No. 110 Emergency Designation)
To strengthen the infrastructure investments made by the bill.
Motion Rejected (58-39, 3/5 majority required) Nay
32 1 2/02/09 On the Nomination PN64-7
Eric H. Holder, Jr., of the District of Columbia, to be Attorney General
Nomination Confirmed (75-21) Nay
31 1 1/29/09 On Passage of the Bill H.R. 2
A bill to amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to extend and improve the Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes.
Bill Passed (66-32) Nay
30 1 1/29/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 93 to H.R. 2 (Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009)
To provide assistance for States with percentages of children with no health insurance coverage above the national average.
Amendment Rejected (17-81) Yea
29 1 1/29/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 63 to H.R. 2 (Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009)
To clarify that new paperwork and enrollment barriers are not created in the Express Lane Enrollment option and that income may be determined by Express Lane agencies based on State income tax records or returns.
Amendment Agreed to (55-43) Nay
28 1 1/29/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 86 to H.R. 2 (Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009)
To ensure that American children have high-quality health coverage that fits their individual needs.
Amendment Rejected (36-62) Yea
27 1 1/29/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 85 to H.R. 2 (Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009)
To provide an above-the-line Federal income tax deduction for health care costs of certain children in an amount comparable to the average federal share of the benefit provided to any non-citizen child for medical assistance or child health assistance.
Amendment Rejected (40-58) Yea
26 1 1/29/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 80 to H.R. 2 (Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009)
To codify regulations specifying that an unborn child is eligible for child health assistance.
Amendment Rejected (39-59) Yea
25 1 1/29/09 On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 74 to H.R. 2 (Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009)
To eliminate any exceptions to the prohibition on States receiving an enhanced Federal matching rate for providing coverage to children whose family income exceeds 300 percent of the poverty line.
Motion to Table Agreed to (54-44) Nay
24 1 1/29/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 47 to H.R. 2 (Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009)
To ensure that children do not lose their private insurance and that uninsured children can get access to private insurance.
Amendment Rejected (36-62) Yea
23 1 1/28/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 77 to H.R. 2 (Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009)
To provide for the development of best practice recommendations and to ensure coverage of low income children.
Amendment Rejected (47-51) Yea
22 1 1/28/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 46 to H.R. 2 (Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009)
To reinstate the crowd out policy agreed to in section 116 of H.R. 3963 (CHIPRA II), as agreed to and passed by the House and Senate.
Amendment Rejected (42-56) Yea
21 1 1/28/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 75 to H.R. 2 (Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009)
To prohibit CHIP coverage for higher income children and to prohibit any payments to a State from its CHIP allotments for any fiscal year quarter in which the State Medicaid income eligibility level for children is greater than the income eligibility level for children under CHIP.
Amendment Rejected (36-60) Yea
20 1 1/28/09 On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 67 to H.R. 2 (Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009)
To ensure redistributed funds go towards coverage of low-income children or outreach and enrollment of low-income children, rather than to States that will use the funds to cover children from higher income families.
Motion to Table Agreed to (64-33) Nay
19 1 1/28/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 65 to H.R. 2 (Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009)
To restore the prohibition on funding of nongovernmental organizations that promote abortion as a method of birth control (the "Mexico City Policy").
Amendment Rejected (37-60) Yea
18 1 1/28/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 40 to H.R. 2 (Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009)
In the nature of a substitute.
Amendment Rejected (32-65) Yea
17 1 1/27/09 On the Nomination PN65-17
Daniel K. Tarullo, of Massachusetts, to be a Member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System for a term of fourteen years from February 1, 2008
Nomination Confirmed (96-1) Yea
16 1 1/27/09 On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 43 to S.Amdt. 39 to H.R. 2 (Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009)
To require States to impose cost-sharing for any individual enrolled in a State child health plan whose income exceeds 200 percent of the poverty line.
Motion to Table Agreed to (60-37) Nay
15 1 1/26/09 On the Nomination PN64-6
Timothy F. Geithner, of New York, to be Secretary of the Treasury
Nomination Confirmed (60-34) Yea
14 1 1/22/09 On Passage of the Bill S. 181
A bill to amend title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, and to modify the operation of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, to clarify that a discriminatory compensation decision or other practice that is unlawful under such Acts occurs each time compensation is paid pursuant to the discriminatory compensation decision or other practice, and for other purposes.
Bill Passed (61-36, 3/5 majority required) Nay
13 1 1/22/09 On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 34 to S. 181 (Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009)
To preserve open competition and Federal Government neutrality towards the labor relations of Federal Government contractors on Federal and federally funded construction projects.
Motion to Table Agreed to (59-38) Nay
12 1 1/22/09 On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 37 to S. 181 (Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009)
To limit the application of the Act to claims resulting from discriminatory compensation decisions that are adopted on or after the date of enactment of the Act.
Motion to Table Agreed to (59-38) Nay
11 1 1/22/09 On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 31 to S. 181 (Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009)
To preserve and protect the free choice of individual employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations, or to refrain from such activities.
Motion to Table Agreed to (66-31) Nay
10 1 1/22/09 On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 28 to S. 181 (Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009)
To clarify standing.
Motion to Table Agreed to (55-41) Nay
9 1 1/22/09 On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 27 to S. 181 (Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009)
To limit the application of the bill to discriminatory compensation decisions.
Motion to Table Agreed to (55-39) Nay
8 1 1/22/09 On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 26 to S. 181 (Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009)
To provide a rule of construction.
Motion to Table Agreed to (53-43) Nay
7 1 1/22/09 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 25 to S. 181 (Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009)
In the nature of a substitute.
Amendment Rejected (40-55) Yea
6 1 1/21/09 On the Nomination PN64-1
Hillary Rodham Clinton, of New York, to be Secretary of State
Nomination Confirmed (94-2) Yea
5 1 1/15/09 On the Joint Resolution S.J.Res. 5
A joint resolution relating to the disapproval of obligations under the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008.
Joint Resolution Defeated (42-52) Yea
4 1 1/15/09 On the Cloture Motion S. 181
A bill to amend title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, and to modify the operation of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, to clarify that a discriminatory compensation decision or other practice that is unlawful under such Acts occurs each time compensation is paid pursuant to the discriminatory compensation decision or other practice, and for other purposes.
Cloture Motion Agreed to (72-23, 3/5 majority required) Nay
3 1 1/15/09 On Passage of the Bill S. 22
A bill to designate certain land as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System, to authorize certain programs and activities in the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture, and for other purposes.
Bill Passed (73-21) Nay
2 1 1/14/09 On the Cloture Motion S. 22
A bill to designate certain land as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System, to authorize certain programs and activities in the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture, and for other purposes.
Cloture Motion Agreed to (68-24, 3/5 majority required) Nay
1 1 1/11/09 On the Cloture Motion S. 22
A bill to designate certain land components of the National Wilderness Preservation System, to authorize certain programs and activities in the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture, and for other purposes.
Cloture Motion Agreed to (66-12, 3/5 majority required) Not Voting