Thursday, February 4, Friday February 5, 2021

5:39 a.m. The Senate adjourned.

5:36 a.m. ML Schumer wrapped up for the morning.

5:34 a.m. By a vote of 51-50 the Senate agreed to S.Con.Res.5, Sanders Budget Resolution, as amended. Vice President Harris cast the tie breaking vote.

5:24 a.m. The Senate began a vote on adoption of S.Con.Res.5, Budget Resolution, as amended.

5:22 a.m. Senator Sanders spoke supporting the relief package.

5:21 a.m. The Senate did not agree to the McConnell amendment #889 by a vote of 50-50.

5:14 a.m. RL McConnell spoke supporting his amendment #889.

5:13 a.m. The Senate adopted the Schumer substitute amendment #888 by a vote of 51-50 with Vice President Harris breaking the tie.

5:05 a.m. By a tally of 50-50 the Senate did not agree to the Rubio amendment #651 relating to catch and release policies and the migrant protection protocols.

4:30 a.m. By a tally of 51-49 the Senate did not agree to waive the Budget Act with respect to Sullivan Amendment #461 re: natural gas in relation to S.Con.Res.5, Budget Resolution.

4:21 a.m. Adopted by voice vote: Murkowski Amendment #806 (Re: oil and gas imports) in relation to S.Con.Res.5, Budget Resolution.

4:17 a.m. By a vote of 26-74, the Senate did not agree to the Cruz amendment #871 regarding conventional biofuel credit cap.

4:03 a.m. By a vote of 53-47 the Senate adopted the Lee amend #253 (Expanding health savings accounts).

Senators Kelly, Manchin and Sinema voted yes.

3:54 a.m. By a tally of 71-29, the Senate agreed to the Romney amendment #803 to create bipartisan Congressional committees to improve the solvency of major federal trust funds.

3:38 a.m. The Senate agreed to the Portman amendment #803 to keep the
public informed of how funds for covid relief are expended by voice vote.

3:36 a.m. The Senate did not agree to the Hoeven amdt #887 50-50.

3:28 a.m. Senate did not agree to the Crapo Amendment #55 (Re: permanent lower tax rates) in relation to S.Con.Res.5, Budget Resolution by a tally of 50-50

3:20 a.m. The Senate adopted the Lankford Amendment #837 (Re: House of Worship) in relation to S.Con.Res.5, Budget Resolution by a tally of 51-49.

3:05 a.m. The Senate agreed to the Capito amendment #655 regarding
navigable water protections rule, 51-49 with Senator Manchin joining in favor.

2:55 a.m. The Senate did not agree (50-50) to the Scott of Florida amendment regarding immigration.

2:48 a.m. The Senate did not waive the budget act with respect to the Cruz amendment #811 regarding immigration by a tally of 40-60.

2:40 a.m. The Senate did not agree to the Lee amendment #770 by a tally of 50-50.

2:34 p.m. Senate began a vote on adoption of Lee amendment #770 (Re: Energy Royalties – Let federal revenues reflect continued leasing of oil and gas on federal lands) in relation to S.Con.Res.5, Budget Resolution.

2:34 a.m. The Paul amendment #441 was not agreed to 8-92.

2:22 a.m. Senators Paul and Graham spoke on the Paul amendment #441 regarding foreign aid, and a roll call vote began on the amendment.

2:21 a.m. The Kennedy Amendment #782 was not agreed to by a tally of 49-51.

Senator Collins joined all Democrats and voted no.

2:08 a.m. The Senate began a vote on adoption of Kennedy Amendment #782 (Re: Preventing SBA assistance to anyone convicted in connection with a riot/civil disorder) in relation to S.Con.Res.5, Budget Resolution.

2:06 a.m. Majority Leader Schumer listed the next set of amendments: Kennedy #782, Paul #441, Lee #770, Cruz #11, Scott (FL) #782, Capito #655, Lankford #837.

2:05 a.m. The Cassidy did not waive the budget act with respect to the Cassidy amendment on a party line tally of 50-50.

1:49 a.m. Roll call vote began on the motion to waive the budget act with respect to the Cassidy amendment #483.

1:47 a.m. Senators Cassidy and Wyden spoke on the Cassidy amendment #483 regarding stimulus checks to inmates.

1:46 a.m. By a tally of 50-50, the Senate did not waive the Budget act with respect to the Cotton amendment #66.

1:27 a.m. Roll call vote began on the motion to waive the budget act with respect to the Cotton amendment #66 (regarding SCOTUS seats).

1:25 a.m. Senators Cotton and Durbin spoke on amendment #66 regarding the Supreme Court and the number of Justices. Senator Durbin made a motion that the amendment is not germane.

1:24 a.m. The Cornyn amendment was agreed to 100-0.

1:07 a.m. Roll call vote began on the Cornyn amendment.

1:06 a.m. Senator Cornyn spoke on his amendment #558 related to police funding.

1:05 a.m. Senate did not agree to the Lee amendment #821 by a tally of 50-50. Senator Manchin voted yes and Senator Collins voted no.

12:36 a.m. Roll call vote began on the Lee amendment.

12:35 a.m. Senators Lee and Durbin spoke on the Lee amendment #821
prohibiting infringement on the free exercise of religion .

12:34 a.m. The Johnson amendment was not agreed to 50-50. Senator Collins voted against, Senator Manchin voted in favor.

12:17 a.m. Roll call vote began on the Johnson amendment.

12:15 a.m. Senators Johnson and Peters spoke about the border wall and the Johnson amendment #542.

12:14 a.m. The Senate adopted the Daines amendment #678 by a tally of 52-48.

Senators Manchin and Tester joined all Republicans and voted yes.

11:52 p.m. Roll call vote began on the Daines amendment #678 (Re: Keystone XL Pipeline) in relation to S.Con.Res.5, Sanders Budget Resolution.

11:50 p.m. Senator Daines spoke on his amendment #678 regarding the Keystone pipeline.

11:48 p.m. The Ernst amendment was agreed to by voice vote.

11:46 p.m. Senators Ernst and Sanders spoke on her amendment #767 prohibiting a federal $15.00 minimum wage.

11:45 p.m. The Paul substitute amendment #1 was not agreed to 29-71.

11:24 p.m. Senator Paul spoke in favor of his amendment #1; a substitute amendment and a roll call vote began on the amendment.

11:23 p.m. The Senate adopted the Inhofe amendment #786 (re: US embassy in Jerusalem) by a vote of 97-3.

Senators voting against: Carper, Sanders and Warren.

11:04 p.m. The Senate began a vote on adoption of Inhofe Amendment #786 (Re: maintaining the US Embassy in Jerusalem) in relation to S.Con.Res.5, Budget Resolution.

11:02 p.m. The Senate agreed to the Cortez Masto Amendment #853 (Re: support for hospitality and entertainment industries) in relation to S.Con.Res.5, Budget Resolution by a voice vote.

11:01 p.m. Cortez Masto spoke about expanding support for hospitality industry.

11:00 p.m. By a tally of 49-51, the Senate did not waive the budget act (3/5 needed to waive) with respect to the Grassley amendment #91 prohibiting a temporary repeal of the state and local tax deduction cap. Senator Paul joined all Democrats and Independents voting against.

10:32 p.m. Roll call vote began on the motion to waive the Budget Act with respect to the Grassley amendment.

10:32 p.m. Senators Grassley and Wyden spoke on the Grassley amendment #91 prohibiting a temporary repeal of the state and local tax deduction cap.

10:32 p.m. Senator Sanders achieved UC that the next set of amendments were Grassley #91, Cortez Masto #853, Inhofe #786, Paul #1, Ernst #767, Daines #678, Johnson #542 and Lee # 821.

10:29 p.m. The Braun amendment was agreed to 57-43. Democrats voting in favor: Bennet, Casey, Heinrich, Hickenlooper, Lujan, Manchin and Tester.

10:08 p.m. The Senate began a vote on adoption of Braun Amendment #833 (Re: Prohibits Council on Environmental Quality and EPA from banning fracking) in relation to S.Con.Res.5, Budget Resolution.

10:06 p.m. Senator Carper spoke against the Braun amendment #833.

10:05 p.m. Senator Braun spoke against banning fracking.

10:04 p.m. The Shaheen amendment was agreed to 100-0.

9:00 p.m. The Senate began a vote on the Shaheen amendment #834 as modified.

8:59 p.m. Senator Shaheen and Murkowski spoke about survivors of sexual assault and child abuse.

8:58 p.m. By a vote of 99-1 the Senate adopted the Collins amendment #546.

Senator Lee voted no.

8:33 p.m. The Senate began a vote on adoption of Collins Amendment #546 (Re: Strengthening the Provider Relief Fund; 20% set aside for rural hospitals) in relation to S.Con.Res.5, Sanders Budget Resolution.

8:30 p.m. Senators Collins, Manchin and Sanders spoke on the Collins amendment #546 to strengthen the provider relief fund.

8:28 p.m. Senators Romney, Durbin, Schumer and Lee spoke about how long the votes have been taking.

8:27 p.m. The motion to waive the budget act with respect to the Ernst amendment was not agreed to 52-48. (3/5th needed to waive)

Independent King and Democrat Manchin joined all Republicans in favor.

7:58 p.m. Roll call vote began on the motion to waive the Budget Act with respect to the Ernst amendment.

7:55 p.m. Senators Ernst and Sanders spoke on the Ernst amendment #132 regarding illegal immigrants charged with a crime that results in death or serious injury.

7:54 p.m. The motion to waive the budget act with respect to the Graham amendment was not agreed to on a party line tally of 50-50.

7:27 p.m. The Senate began a vote on the motion to waive the Budget Act with respect to Graham Amendment #687 (Re: Preserving the Remain in Mexico program) in relation to S.Con.Res.5, Sanders Budget Resolution.

7:25 p.m. Senators Graham and Menendez spoke on the Mexico program.

7:20 p.m. The motion to waive the budget act with respect to the Sasse amendment was not agreed to 52-48. (3/5th needed to waive) Senators Casey and Manchin joined all Republicans in favor.

6:57 p.m. Roll call vote began on the Sasse motion to waive the Durbin point of order that the Sasse amendment is not germane.

6:55 p.m. Senators Sasse and Durbin spoke on the Sasse amendment #192 regarding abortion.

6:54 p.m. The Senate adopted the Barrasso amendment #653 (Re: Supporting schools with lost revenue due to moratorium on oil and gas leasing) in relation to S.Con.Res.5, Budget Resolution by a tally of 98-2.

Voting against: Senators Lee and Paul.

6:32 p.m. Roll call vote began on the Barrasso amendment #687 regarding
supporting schools with lost revenue due to moratorium on oil and gas leasing.

6:31 p.m. Senators Barrasso and Heinrich spoke on oil and gas drilling moratorium and on impact of loss of revenue on primary and secondary schools.

6:30 p.m. The Cardin amendment was agreed to 100-0.

6:08 p.m. Roll call vote began on the Cardin amendment
regarding vaccine administration and a public awareness campaign.

6:07 p.m. Senators Cardin and Portman spoke in favor of the Cardin amendment.

6:06 p.m. Senator Sanders achieved UC that the next set of amendments are as follows: Cardin 716, Sasse 192, Graham 687, Ernst 132, Johnson 542, Shaheen 834.

6:05 p.m. The Toomey amendment was not agreed to 50-50.

5:31 p.m. Roll call vote began on the Toomey amendment #553 regarding
ensuring state & local law enforcement are permitted to cooperate with federal officials to enforce federal law.

5:30 p.m. Senators Toomey and Durbin spoke on the Toomey amendment.

5:29 p.m. The Manchin amendment was agreed to 99-1 with Senator Paul voting against.

5:04 p.m. Roll call vote began on the Manchin amendment #775.

5:03 p.m. Senators Manchin, Collins and Senator spoke on the Manchin amendment #775 regarding limiting stimulus checks for upper income Americans.

5:02 p.m. The Senate agreed to the Young amendment #54 by a tally of 58-42. Eight Democrats voted in favor: Hassan, Hickenlooper, Kelly, Manchin, Peters, Sinema, Stabenow and Tester.

4:37 p.m. The Senate began a roll call vote on the Young amendment #54 (Re: Banning illegal immigrants to receive economic impact payments) in relation to S.Con.Res.5, Budget Resolution.

4:35 p.m. The Senate adopted the Thune amendment #52, as modified, by voice vote. (Re: Promote mobile workforce — Limiting authority of states to tax income of employees working in other states) in relation to S.Con.Res.5, Budget Resolution.

4:32 p.m. Not adopted, 50-50: Blunt Amendment #48 in relation to S.Con.Res. 5, Budget Resolution.

4:03 p.m. The Senate began a vote on the Blunt amendment #48 (establish a DNRF re: prohibiting the provision of COVID-19 related kindergarten-12 emergency relief to schools that do not reopen for in-person learning after the teachers of such schools are vaccinated against COVID-19).

3:56 p.m. The Senate adopted the Rubio #69 amendment by a tally of 100-0.

3:38 p.m. The Senate began a vote on adoption of Rubio amendment #69 (Re: No tax increase on small business during a pandemic) in relation to S.Con.Res.5, Sanders Budget Resolution.

3:36 p.m. The Senate did not agree to the Scott (SC) #53 by a tally of 50-50.

3:13 p.m. The Senate began a vote on adoption of Scott (SC) amendment #53, establishing a deficit-neutral reserve fund (DNRF) re: ensuring the accurate reporting of COVID-19 related deaths of residents or staff at nursing homes, in relation to S.Con.Res. 5, Budget Resolution.

3:10 p.m. ML Schumer congratulated Senator Murray for casting her 9,000th vote.

3:09 p.m. The Senate adopted the Wicker amendment #261 by a tally of 90-10.

2:36 p.m. Senate began a vote on Adoption of Wicker Amendment #261 (DNRF re: to food service and drinking establishments affected by Covid-19) in relation to S.Con.Res.5, Budget Resolution.

2:34 p.m. Senator Sinema called up amendment #261 for herself and Senator Wicker.

2:15 p.m. Senator Sanders spoke on the Budget reconciliation and asked u.c. the Senate vote on the following amendments in order, Wicker/Sinema #261; Scott (SC) #53; Rubio/Scott #69; Blunt #48; Thune #52; Young #54.

2:03 p.m. Senator Graham spoke on the Budget reconciliation.

1:37 p.m. Senator Cardin spoke on the relief package.

1:30 p.m. Senator Menendez spoke on the relief package.

1:19 p.m. Senator Blumenthal spoke on the relief package.

1:12 p.m. Senator Brown spoke about the relief package.

12:57 p.m. Senator Tester spoke about the relief package.

12:38 p.m. Senator Toomey spoke about the relief package.

12:25 p.m. Senator Cornyn spoke about the relief package.

12:39 p.m. Senator Toomey spoke about the relief package.

12:17 p.m. Senator Lee spoke about amendments to the relief package.

11:54 a.m. Senator Van Hollen spoke about the relief package.

11:42 a.m. Senator Coons spoke about the relief package.

11:26 a.m. Senator Blumenthal spoke about school.

11:19 a.m. Senator Markey sapoke about the relief package.

11:16 a.m. Senator Lujan spoke about the relief package.

11:08 a.m. Senator Cantwell spoke about the relief package.

11:01 a.m. Senator Thune spoke about Biden administration actions.

10:39 a.m. Senator Durbin spoke about immigration.

10:29 a.m. Minority Leader McConnell spoke about the pandemic rescue package.

10:13 a.m. Majority Leader Schumer saluted Ann Berry upon her appointment as secretary of the Senate. He spoke about the pandemic and the relief measure within the budget reconciliation measure. He spoke about impeachment. He spoke about former President Trump and the attack on the Capitol. He spoke about student loan debt cancellation.

  • The Senate will convene at 10 a.m. and will resume consideration of S.Con.Res.5, a concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2021 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2022 through 2030 (the vehicle for coronavirus relief legislation).
  • Senators Sanders and Graham will equally share the budget debate time from 2 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. The Senate will then dispose of any pending amendments. There is no limit to the number of amendments that can be offered before the final vote on adoption of S.Con.Res.5.
  • “”Vote-a-rama,” a long series of roll call votes on budget amendments, will begin at about 2:30 p.m. A Whip Alert will be sent when voting begins.