• The Senate stands in adjournment until 9:30am on Wednesday, June 19, 2013.
• Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in morning business for one hour with the Republicans controlling the first half and the Majority controlling the final half.
• Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of S.744, the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act.
• The following amendments are the next amendments in order to be called up to S.744:-          Manchin amendment #1268 (border security contractor salaries);-          Pryor amendment #1298 (recruitment of former Armed Forces members for Customs and Border Protection);-          Merkley amendment #1237, as modified (H.R.2-B nonimmigrants);-          Boxer amendment #1240 (National Guard/Coast Guard training);-          Reed amendment #1224 (merit-based immigrant visa applicants)

  –          Cornyn amendment #1251 (Statement of Congressional findings);

  –          Lee amendment #1208 (Fast-track approval of border security);

  –          Paul amendment #1200, as modified (border security enhancements);

  –          Heller amendment #1227 (Nevada representative on Southern Border Security Commissions); and

  –          Cruz amendment #1320 (border security)

• We will continue to work through amendments to the Immigration bill during Wednesday’s session.  Senators will be notified when votes are scheduled.
• The following amendment are pending to S.744, the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act:
  • Leahy amendment #1183 (international participation in the performing arts)
  • Lee amendment #1208 (fast track approval for border security)
  • Boxer amendment #1240 (National Guard/Coast Guard training)
  • Heller amendment #1227 (NV rep on Southern Border Security Commissions)
  • Cruz amendment #1320 (border security)
  • Paul amendment #1200, as modified (border security enhancements)
  • Cornyn amendment #1251 (statement of Congressional findings)
  • Merkley amendment #1237, as modified (H.R.2-B nonimmigrants)
  • Manchin amendment #1268 (border security contractor salaries)
  • Pryor amendment #1298 (recruitment of former Armed Forces members for Customs and Border Protection)
  • Reed amendment #1224 (merit-based immigrant visa applicants)

  The following amendments have been considered to S.744:

  •  Grassley amendment #1195 (prohibit the granting of registered provisional immigrant status until the Secretary has maintained effective control of the borders for 6 months) Tabled: 57-43
  • Thune amendment #1197 (permanent resident status after border completion) (60-vote threshold); Not Agreed to: 39-54
  • Landrieu amendment #1222 (citizenship for internationally adopted children); Agreed to by voice vote
  • Vitter amendment #1228 (US-VISIT system)(60-vote threshold); Not Agreed to: 36-58
  • Tester amendment #1198 (modify Border Oversight Task Force to include tribal government officials) (60-vote threshold); Agreed to: 94-0
  • Senate Democrats have come to the floor 14 times since the Senate passed the concurrent resolution on the budget and asked consent to move to bipartisan budget negotiations with the House. Each time a Republican has objected to going to conference.This afternoon Senator Murray asked unanimous consent (the 14^th time) the Senate proceed to the consideration of Calendar #33, H.Con.Res.25; the amendment at the desk, which is the text of S.Con.Res.8, the budget resolution passed by the Senate, be inserted in lieu thereof; and that H.Con.Res.25, as amended, be agreed to. Further, that the Senate insist on its amendment, request a conference with the House on the disagreeing votes of the two Houses; and the Chair be authorized to appoint conferees on the part of the Senate; and that following the authorization, two motions to instruct conferees be in order from each side:- Motion to instruct relative to the debt limit; and- Motion to instruct relative to taxes/revenue;

    That there be two hours of debate equally divided between the two Leaders, or their designees, prior to votes in relation to the motions; further, that no amendments be in order to either of the motions prior to the votes; all of the above occurring with no intervening action or debate.

    Senator Toomey asked that the request be modified so that it not be in order for the Senate to consider a conference report that includes reconciliation instructions to raise the debt limit.

    Senator Murray explained that her request allows senators to vote on their request to prohibit reconciliation instructions to raise the debt limit and objected to the modification.

    Senator Toomey objected  to the original request.

  • The time until 4:35pm will be equally divided between the two Leaders, or their designees, with Senator Sessions controlling 7 minutes, for debate on the following amendments to S.744, Comprehensive Immigration Reform:-          Manchin #1268 (contractor salaries);-          Lee #1208, as modified (modification corrects reference to page number) (border security);

    –          Pryor #1298 (Former Armed Forces Recruitment for border security jobs);

    –          Heller #1227 ((NV rep on Southern Border Security Commissions); and

    –          Merkley #1237, as modified

    At 4:35pm, the Senate will proceed to votes in relation to the amendments in the order listed; that the amendments be subject to a 60 affirmative vote threshold; that there be two minutes equally divided prior to each vote; and all after the first vote be ten minute votes.

  • The time until 4:35pm will be equally divided between the two Leaders, or their designees, with Senator Sessions controlling 7 minutes, for debate on the following amendments to S.744, Comprehensive Immigration Reform:-          Manchin #1268 (contractor salaries);-          Lee #1208, as modified (modification corrects reference to page number) (border security);

    –          Pryor #1298 (Former Armed Forces Recruitment for border security jobs);

    –          Heller #1227 ((NV rep on Southern Border Security Commissions); and

    –          Merkley #1237, as modified

    At 4:35pm, the Senate will proceed to votes in relation to the amendments in the order listed; that the amendments be subject to a 60 affirmative vote threshold; that there be two minutes equally divided prior to each vote; and all after the first vote be ten minute votes.

  • The time until 4:35pm will be equally divided between the two Leaders, or their designees, with Senator Sessions controlling 7 minutes, for debate on the following amendments to S.744, Comprehensive Immigration Reform:-          Manchin #1268 (contractor salaries);-          Lee #1208, as modified (modification corrects reference to page number) (border security);

    –          Pryor #1298 (Former Armed Forces Recruitment for border security jobs);

    –          Heller #1227 ((NV rep on Southern Border Security Commissions); and

    –          Merkley #1237, as modified

    At 4:35pm, the Senate will proceed to votes in relation to the amendments in the order listed; that the amendments be subject to a 60 affirmative vote threshold; that there be two minutes equally divided prior to each vote; and all after the first vote be ten minute votes.

  • Manchin #1268 (contractor salaries);-          Lee #1208, as modified (modification corrects reference to page number) (border security);-          Pryor #1298 (Former Armed Forces Recruitment for border security jobs);-          Heller #1227 ((NV rep on Southern Border Security Commissions); and

    –          Merkley #1237, as modified;

    –          Confirmation of Executive Calendar #182, the nomination of Michael Froman, of New York, to be United States Trade Representative, with the rank of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary

  • 4:39pm The Senate began a roll call vote on Manchin #1268 (contractor salaries);Agreed To: 72-26
  • 5:08pm The Senate began a roll call vote on Lee amendment #1208, as modified (fast-track approval of border security);Not Agreed To: 39-59
  • The Pryor amendment was agreed to by voice vote.
  • 5:28pm The Senate began a roll call vote on Heller amendment #1227 (NV representative on Southern Border Security Commissions);Agreed to: 89-9
  • The following amendment are pending to S.744, the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act:
    • Leahy amendment #1183 (international participation in the performing arts)
    • Boxer amendment #1240 (National Guard/Coast Guard training)
    • Cruz amendment #1320 (border security)
    • Cornyn amendment #1251 (statement of Congressional findings)
    • Reed amendment #1224 (merit-based immigrant visa applicants)

    The following amendments have been considered to S.744:

    •  Grassley amendment #1195 (prohibit the granting of registered provisional immigrant status until the Secretary has maintained effective control of the borders for 6 months) Tabled: 57-43
    • Thune amendment #1197 (permanent resident status after border completion) (60-vote threshold); Not Agreed to: 39-54
    • Landrieu amendment #1222 (citizenship for internationally adopted children); Agreed to by voice vote
    • Vitter amendment #1228 (US-VISIT system)(60-vote threshold); Not Agreed to: 36-58
    • Tester amendment #1198 (modify Border Oversight Task Force to include tribal government officials) (60-vote threshold); Agreed to: 94-0
    • Paul amendment #1200, as modified (border security enhancements); Tabled: 61-37
    • Manchin amendment #1268 (border security contractor salaries)(60-vote threshold) Agreed to: 72-26
    • Lee amendment #1208 (fast track approval for border security)(60-vote threshold) Not Agreed to: 39-59
    • Pryor amendment #1298 (recruitment of former Armed Forces members for Customs and Border Protection) Agreed to by voice vote
    • Heller amendment #1227 (NV rep on Southern Border Security Commissions)(60-vote threshold) Agreed to: 89-9
    • Merkley amendment #1237, as modified (H.R.2-B nonimmigrants) Agreed to by voice vote
  • 5:54pm The Senate began a roll call vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #182, the nomination of Michael Froman, of New York, to be United States Trade Representative, with the rank of Ambassador Extraordinary and PlenipotentiaryConfirmed: 93-4 (1-voting present)
  • WRAP UP FOR WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19, 2013ROLL CALL VOTES1)      Motion to table the Paul amendment #1200, as modified (border security enhancements); Tabled: 61-37

    2)      Manchin amendment #1268 (border security contractor salaries)(60-vote threshold) Agreed to: 72-26

    3)      Lee amendment #1208 (fast track approval for border security)(60-vote threshold) Not Agreed to: 39-59

    4)      Heller amendment #1227 (NV rep on Southern Border Security Commissions)(60-vote threshold) Agreed to: 89-9

    5)      Confirmation of Executive Calendar #182, the nomination of Michael Froman, of New York, to be United States Trade Representative, with the rank of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary; Confirmed: 93-4-1(present)

     

    LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

    Adopted S.Res.175, observing Juneteenth Independence Day, June 19, 1865, the day on which slavery finally came to an end in the United States.

    Adopted S.Res.176, Designating July 12, 2013 as “Collector Car Appreciation Day” and recognizing that the collection and restoration of historic and classic cars is an important part of preserving the technological achievements and cultural heritage of the United States.

    Adopted S.Res.177, honoring the entrepreneurial spirit of small business concerns in the United States during National Small Business Week, which begins on June 17, 2013.

    Adopted S.Res.170, Commemorating John Lewis on the 50^th anniversary of his chairmanship of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (Isakson)

    Passed S.579, a bill to direct the Secretary of State to develop a strategy to obtain observer status for Taiwan at the triennial International Civil Aviation Organization Assembly, and for other purposes.

    The Senate passed the following Energy bills:

    –          S.23, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore;

    –          S.25, South Utah Valley Electric Service District;

    –          S.26, Bonneville Unit Clean Hydropower Facilitation;

    –          S.112, Alpine Lakes Wilderness;

    –          S.130, Powell Recreation District;

    –          S.157, Denali National Park;

    –          S.230, Peace Corps Commemorative Foundation;

    –          S.244, Federal Permit Streamlining Pilot Project;

    –          S.276, American Falls Reservoir Hydroelectric Project;

    –          S.304, Natchez Trace Parkway;

    –          S.352, Devil’s Staircase Wilderness;

    –          S.383, Illabot Creek;

    –          S.393, White Clay Creek; and

    –          S.459, Minuteman Missile National Historic Site

    No additional EXECUTIVE ITEMS

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