So… our new governor, second day on the job, making a statement by flying around the state in a plane seized from a drug dealer.
Perhaps they should have fixed it first?
https://www.wfla.com/news/florida/plane-carrying-gov-ron-desantis-makes-emergency-landing-in-st-pete/1697928039
https://www.rollcall.com/news/whitehouse/trump-funds-california-forest-fires
Yup, this makes a lot of sense. Tweet included.
This is going to deeply affect food prices in the next few years. It is already affecting citrus harvests here in Florida.
https://www.upi.com/Farmers-struggle-to-legally-import-workers-threatens-US-crops/3711537355230/
It sucks for the federal employees that have been furloughed. However, I want to bring a reminder to these conversations that this is the life of employees in the private sector and always has been. Because of employment at will laws our jobs, paychecks, and benefits can disappear at any point in time.
And… we do not have the ability to get paid for furlough time when the government gets funded again.
This is not that I do not care, but I honestly believe that we would solve this problem through the democratic process very fast if we did not make sure that back pay was granted. 800,000 votes would sure make a difference in forcing change at the next election.
I have been trying to be nice but this deserves to be shared:
Estimated $5 Billion US tax dollars to build a wall. I could think of a few better ways MY money could be spent, as we all know, Mexico ain’t paying a dime.
1. free health care for ALL regardless of pre existing conditions.
2. increased monthly social security payments to senior citizens
3. Financial investment in our public schools, especially inner cities.
4. Fixing highways, bridges, tunnels, etc.
5. Fixing our taxation system so NO ONE doesn’t pay their fair share.
6. Hire border patrol personnel, surveillance systems, etc.
7. Access for all to trade schools, apprenticeships, etc. as too many college educated people are unemployed.
8. Increased opportunities for pathways to citizenship for hard working, “non criminal” illegals.
I have begun to block links from biased reporting and fake news sites. I don’t want to see it and I don’t want the link to increase the “hits” on their sites. I blame much of what happened in November 2016 on fake news and biased reporting. This list may not be 100% accurate, but I go with NPR and Reuters most of the time for accurate information.
Suggestion: For a true record of what happens in the Senate:
http://www.senate.gov/
For a true record of what happens in the House:
http://www.house.gov/
The floor activity on both sites will link you to the actual transcripts and the bills discussed.
Oh, to learn about our system of government, please go review:
STOP RELYING ON FACEBOOK NEWS POSTS!!! IT IS WHAT CAUSED THIS PROBLEM TO START WITH!
And another actual record:
The President pro tempore called the Senate to order at 12 noon, the Chaplain offered a prayer, and the
President pro tempore led the Senate in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United
States of America.
The Journal
Pursuant to the order of yesterday, the Journal of the proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved
to date.
Certain Procedures Dispensed With
Pursuant to the order of yesterday, the morning hour being deemed expired, and the times for the
recognition of the two leaders being reserved.
Transaction of Morning Business
Pursuant to the order of yesterday, the Senate proceeded to a period for the transaction of morning
business.
Legislative Business (Wednesday, January 11)
S.Con.Res. 3 (Sen. Enzi): A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the
United States Government for fiscal year 2017 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for
fiscal years 2018 through 2026.
— Considered by Senate.
— Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 – 48. Record Vote
Number: 26
S.Amdt. 13 (Sen. Nelson): To create a point of order against legislation that would repeal
health reforms that closed the prescription drug coverage gap under Medicare.
— Amendment SA 13 proposed by Senator Sanders for Senator Nelson.
— Point of order that the amendment violates section 305(b)(2) of the CBA raised in
Senate with respect to amendment SA 13.
— Motion to waive section 305(b)(2) of the CBA with respect to amendment SA 13
rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 – 51. Record Vote Number: 7
— Amendment SA 13 ruled out of order by the chair.
S.Amdt. 60 (Sen. King): To create a point of order against legislation that would reduce
health insurance access and affordability for individuals based on their occupation.
— Amendment SA 60 proposed by Senator Sanders for Senator King.
— Point of order that the amendment violates section 305(b)(2) of the CBA raised in
Senate with respect to amendment SA 60.
— Motion to waive section 305(b)(2) of the CBA with respect to amendment SA 60
rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 – 50. Record Vote Number: 8
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— Amendment SA 60 ruled out of order by the chair.
S.Amdt. 61 (Sen. Casey): To create a point of order against legislation that would make
people with disabilities and chronic conditions sick again .
— Amendment SA 61 proposed by Senator Sanders for Senator Casey.
— Point of order that the amendment violates section 305(b)(2) of the CBA raised in
Senate with respect to amendment SA 61.
— Motion to waive section 305(b)(2) of the CBA with respect to amendment SA 61
rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 – 49. Record Vote Number: 15
— Amendment SA 61 ruled out of order by the chair.
S.Amdt. 63 (Sen. Manchin): To create a point of order against legislation that would reduce
access to substance use disorder treatment and worsen the opioid abuse epidemic.
— Amendment SA 63 proposed by Senator Sanders for Senator Manchin.
— Proposed amendment SA 63 withdrawn in Senate.
S.Amdt. 64 (Sen. Manchin): To create a point of order against legislation that would harm
rural hospitals and health care providers .
— Amendment SA 64 proposed by Senator Sanders for Senator Manchin.
— Point of order that the amendment violates section 305(b)(2) of the CBA raised in
Senate with respect to amendment SA 64.
— Motion to waive section 305(b)(2) of the CBA with respect to amendment SA 64
rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 – 47. Record Vote Number: 10
— Amendment SA 64 ruled out of order by the chair.
S.Amdt. 81 (Sen. Baldwin): To create a point of order against legislation that makes young
people sick again.
— Amendment SA 81 proposed by Senator Sanders for Senator Baldwin.
— Point of order that the amendment violates section 305(b)(2) of the CBA raised in
Senate with respect to amendment SA 81.
— Motion to waive section 305(b)(2) of the CBA with respect to amendment SA 81
rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 – 50. Record Vote Number: 12
— Amendment SA 81 ruled out of order by the chair.
S.Amdt. 82 (Sen. Gillibrand): To create a point of order against legislation that makes
women sick again.
— Amendment SA 82 proposed by Senator Sanders for Senator Gillibrand.
— Point of order that the amendment violates section 305(b)(2) of the CBA raised in
Senate with respect to amendment SA 82.
— Motion to waive section 305(b)(2) of the CBA with respect to amendment SA 82
rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 – 49. Record Vote Number: 23
— Amendment SA 82 ruled out of order by the chair.
S.Amdt. 83 (Sen. Menendez): To create a point of order against legislation that would
eliminate or reduce Federal funding to States under the Medicaid expansion.
— Amendment SA 83 proposed by Senator Sanders for Senator Menendez.
— Point of order that the amendment violates section 305(b)(2) of the CBA raised in
Senate with respect to amendment SA 83.
— Motion to waive all applicable budgetary discipline with respect to amendment SA 83
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rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 – 50. Record Vote Number: 18
— Amendment SA 83 ruled out of order by the chair.
S.Amdt. 86 (Sen. Brown): To create a point of order against legislation that would
undermine the historic coverage gains the United States has made in children’s health, which
have resulted in the lowest uninsured rate for children in the Nation’s history.
— Amendment SA 86 proposed by Senator Sanders for Senator Brown.
— Point of order that the amendment violates section 305(b)(2) of the CBA raised in
Senate with respect to amendment SA 86.
— Motion to waive section 305(b)(2) of the CBA with respect to amendment SA 86
rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 – 49. Record Vote Number: 25
— Amendment SA 86 ruled out of order by the chair.
S.Amdt. 94 (Sen. Stabenow): To create a point of order against legislation that would reduce
or eliminate access to mental health care .
— Amendment SA 94 proposed by Senator Sanders for Senator Stabenow.
— Proposed amendment SA 94 withdrawn in Senate.
S.Amdt. 104 (Sen. Tester): To create a point of order against legislation that would limit
veterans’ ability to choose VA health care .
— Amendment SA 104 proposed by Senator Sanders for Senator Tester.
— Point of order that the amendment violates section 305(b)(2) of the CBA raised in
Senate with respect to amendment SA 104.
— Motion to waive section 305(b)(2) of the CBA with respect to amendment SA 104
rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 – 50. Record Vote Number: 14
— Amendment SA 104 ruled out of order by the chair.
S.Amdt. 106 (Sen. Corker): To set an appropriate date for the reporting of a reconciliation
bill in the Senate.
— Amendment SA 106 proposed by Senator Corker.
— Proposed amendment SA 106 withdrawn in Senate.
S.Amdt. 126 (Sen. Coons): To create a point of order against legislation that would permit
lifetime limits on health care coverage .
— Amendment SA 126 proposed by Senator Sanders for Senator Coons.
— Proposed amendment SA 126 withdrawn in Senate.
S.Amdt. 143 (Sen. Cantwell): To create a point of order against any changes to the Medicare
program, the Medicaid program, or the number of Americans enrolled in private health
insurance coverage, in a manner that would result in reduced revenue to hospitals, health care
centers, and physicians and other health care providers, thereby reducing their investments in
health care delivery system reforms that improve patient health outcomes and reduce costs.
— Amendment SA 143 proposed by Senator Sanders for Senator Cantwell.
— Proposed amendment SA 143 withdrawn in Senate.
S.Amdt. 167 (Sen. Heller): To establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to
strengthening Social Security and repealing Obamacare, which has increased health care
costs, raised taxes on middle-class families, reduced access to high quality care, created
disincentives for work, and caused tens of thousands of Americans to lose coverage they had
and liked, and replacing it with patient-centered, step-by-step health reforms that provide
access to quality, affordable private health care coverage for all American’s and their families
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by increasing competition, State flexibility and individual choice, and safeguarding consumer
protections that Americans support.
— Amendment SA 167 proposed by Senator Enzi for Senator Heller.
— Point of order that the amendment violates section 305(b)(2) of the CBA raised in
Senate with respect to amendment SA 167.
— Motion to waive all applicable budgetary discipline with respect to amendment SA
167 rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 – 47. Record Vote Number: 11
— Amendment SA 167 ruled out of order by the chair.
S.Amdt. 172 (Sen. Klobuchar): To establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to
lowering prescription drug prices for Americans by importing drugs from Canada and other
countries.
— Amendment SA 172 proposed by Senator Sanders for Senator Klobuchar.
— Proposed amendment SA 172 withdrawn in Senate.
S.Amdt. 173 (Sen. Barrasso): To establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to rural
health and repealing and replacing Obamacare .
— Amendment SA 173 proposed by Senator Enzi for Senator Barrasso.
— Point of order that the amendment violates section 305(b)(2) of the CBA raised in
Senate with respect to amendment SA 173.
— Motion to waive all applicable budgetary discipline with respect to amendment SA
173 rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 – 47. Record Vote Number: 9
— Amendment SA 173 ruled out of order by the chair.
S.Amdt. 174 (Sen. Alexander): To strengthen Social Security and Medicare without raiding
them to pay for new government programs, like Obamacare, that have failed Americans by
increasing premiums and reducing affordable health care options, to reform Medicaid
without prioritizing able-bodied adults over the disabled, and to ensure that any importation
does not increase risk to public health according to the Secretary of Health and Human
Services .
— Amendment SA 174 proposed by Senator Alexander.
— Point of order that the amendment violates section 305(b)(2) of the CBA raised in
Senate with respect to amendment SA 174.
— Motion to waive all applicable budgetary discipline with respect to amendment SA
174 rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 – 49. Record Vote Number: 19
— Amendment SA 174 ruled out of order by the chair.
S.Amdt. 176 (Sen. Flake): To establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to enhancing
health care and housing for veterans and their dependents by repealing Obamacare,
facilitating medical facility leases, and prohibiting the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from
employing individuals who have been convicted of a felony and medical personnel who have
ever had their medical licenses or credentials revoked or suspended .
— Amendment SA 176 proposed by Senator Enzi for Senator Flake.
— Point of order that the amendment violates section 305(b)(2) of the CBA raised in
Senate with respect to amendment SA 176.
— Motion to waive all applicable budgetary discipline with respect to amendment SA
176 rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 – 48. Record Vote Number: 13
— Amendment SA 176 ruled out of order by the chair.
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S.Amdt. 178 (Sen. Klobuchar): To establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to lower
prescription drug prices for Americans by importing drugs from Canada.
— Amendment SA 178 proposed by Senator Klobuchar.
— Amendment SA 178 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 – 52. Record Vote
Number: 20
S.Amdt. 179 (Sen. Hatch): To establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to reforming
housing and Medicaid without prioritizing able-bodied adults over the disabled or raiding the
Medicare Trust Funds to pay for new government programs, like Obamacare, which has
failed Americans by increasing premiums and reducing affordable health care opportunities .
— Amendment SA 179 proposed by Senator Enzi for Senator Hatch.
— Point of order that the amendment violates section 305(b)(2) of the CBA raised in
Senate with respect to amendment SA 179.
— Motion to waive all applicable budgetary discipline with respect to amendment SA
179 rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 – 47. Record Vote Number: 17
— Amendment SA 179 ruled out of order by the chair.
S.Amdt. 180 (Sen. Hatch): To establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to
strengthening Social Security and repealing and replacing Obamacare, which has increased
health care costs, raised taxes on middle-class families, reduced access to high quality care,
created disincentives for work, and caused tens of thousands of Americans to lose coverage
they had and liked, and replacing it with reforms that strengthen Medicaid, and the
Children?s Health Insurance Program without prioritizing able-bodied adults over the
disabled or children and lead to patient-centered step-by-step health reforms that provide
access to quality , affordable private health care coverage for all Americans and their families
by increasing competition, State flexibility, and individual choice, and safe-guarding
consumer protections that Americans support .
— Amendment SA 180 proposed by Senator Enzi for Senator Hatch.
— Point of order that the amendment violates section 305(b)(2) of the CBA raised in
Senate with respect to amendment SA 180.
— Motion to waive all applicable budgetary discipline with respect to amendment SA
180 rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 – 47. Record Vote Number: 24
— Amendment SA 180 ruled out of order by the chair.
S.Amdt. 181 (Sen. Barrasso): To establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to
strengthening Social Security and repealing and replacing Obamacare, which has increased
health care costs, raised taxes on middle-class families, reduced access to high quality care,
created disincentives for work, and caused tens of thousands of Americans to lose coverage
they had and liked, and replacing Obamacare with patient-centered step-by-step health
reforms that provide access to quality, affordable private health care coverage for all
Americans and their families by increasing competition, State flexibility, and individual
choice, and safe-guarding consumer protections, such as a ban on lifetime limits, that
Americans support.
— Amendment SA 181 proposed by Senator Enzi for Senator Barrasso.
— Point of order that the amendment violates section 305(b)(2) of the CBA raised in
Senate with respect to amendment SA 181.
— Motion to waive all applicable budgetary discipline with respect to amendment SA
181 rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 – 51. Record Vote Number: 16
— Amendment SA 181 ruled out of order by the chair.
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S.Amdt. 184 (Sen. Fischer): To establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to
strengthening Social Security or health care for women, which may include strengthening
community health centers, and repealing and replacing Obamacare.
— Amendment SA 184 proposed by Senator Fischer.
— Point of order that the amendment violates section 305(b)(2) of the CBA raised in
Senate with respect to amendment SA 184.
— Motion to waive all applicable budgetary discipline with respect to amendment SA
184 rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 – 46. Record Vote Number: 22
— Amendment SA 184 ruled out of order by the chair.
S.Amdt. 188 (Sen. Wyden): To create a point of order against legislation that does not lower
drug prices.
— Amendment SA 188 proposed by Senator Wyden.
— Point of order that the amendment violates section 305(b)(2) of the CBA raised in
Senate with respect to amendment SA 188.
— Motion to waive section 305(b)(2) of the CBA with respect to amendment SA 188
rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 – 51. Record Vote Number: 21
— Amendment SA 188 ruled out of order by the chair.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Enzi, at 1:36 a.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order
of today, until 12:30 p.m. tomorrow.