Thursday, March 25, 2010

Reconciliation Floor Update

Good morning (again). At 2:56 this morning, the Senate adjourned after completing general debate on reconciliation and dispensing with 29 amendments and motions. Per the UC entered into before adjournment, the Senate will re-convene at 9:45 AM to continue the vote-a-rama. No amendments or motions will be in order after 2:00 PM today, and upon disposition of all amendments and motions, the Senate will vote on passage of H.R. 4872.

You may have heard the press reports regarding Byrd rule violations in the reconciliation bill regarding Pell Grant language. That means that upon the Senate’s disposition of the bill, the House will need to consider the legislation again.

We will bring you information on amendments being offered as soon as it’s available.