Confirmation of President Donald Trump's nomination of Andrew Wheeler of Virginia to be administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency.
Vote (45-44)
On the Nomination PN22: Andrew Wheeler, of Virginia, to be Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency
Confirmation of President Donald Trump's nomination of Andrew Wheeler of Virginia to be administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency.
Confirmed by a vote of 52 - 47:
- Republicans 52-1
- Democrats 0-44
- Independents 0-2
02-28-2019
Twenty Day Gun Background Check (H.R.1112) - House Passage
Would require a licensed gun dealer to wait up to 20 business days, as opposed to three under current law, to hear from the FBI regarding an individual's background check
Vote (200-155)
On Passage: H R 1112 Enhanced Background Checks Act
Passage of the bill that would require a licensed gun dealer to wait up to 20 business days, as opposed to three under current law, to hear from the FBI regarding an individual's background check, in instances in which no immediate determination on the individual had been made through the NICS system, before being allowed to complete the sale or transfer of a firearm. It would allow a prospective gun purchaser to petition the Justice Department for the weapon after 10 days. The bill would also modify the language that prohibits the sale of firearms to individuals on the basis of mental illness to bar sales to individuals "adjudicated with mental illness, severe developmental disability, or severe emotional instability."
Passed by a vote of 228 - 198:
- Republicans 3-191
- Democrats 225-7
02-28-2019
Pick Up Time Requirement (H.R.1112) - Amendment
Background check certifying that an individual meets legal requirements to purchase or receive transfer of a firearm for 25 days after the licensee is notified
Vote (202-154)
On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 5 to H R 1112
Van Drew (D-NJ) amendment that would allow a federally licensed firearms dealer, importer, manufacturer or collector (licensee) to rely on a background check certifying that an individual meets legal requirements to purchase or receive transfer of a firearm for 25 days after the licensee is notified, if the licensee is notified more than 3 days after initial contact. The amendment would specify that the provisions of the bill would take effect 210 days after enactment.
Adopted in Committee of the Whole by a vote of 234 - 193:
- Republicans 3-192
- Democrats 230-1
- Independents 1-0
02-28-2019
Report on Extended Check Petitions (H.R.1112) - Amendment
Would require the FBI to report to the public on the the number of petitions received from prospective gun purchasers in instances in which a National Instant Criminal Background Check System determination was not made within 10 days
Vote (240-117)
On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 2 to H R 1112
Schneider (D-IL) amendment that would require the FBI to report to the public on the the number of petitions received from prospective gun purchasers in instances in which a National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) determination was not made within 10 days.
Adopted in Committee of the Whole by a vote of 282 - 144:
- Republicans 49-144
- Democrats 232-0
- Independents 1-0
02-27-2019
Expanding Firearm Background Checks (H.R.8) - House Passage
Would require most purchasers of firearms to undergo a background check through the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS)
Vote (207-151)
On Passage: H R 8 Bipartisan Background Checks Act - Passed
Passage of the bill that would require most purchasers of firearms to undergo a background check through the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS), including all sales and transfers of firearms through public and private purchases. The bill would specify instances in which a background check could be foregone at the time of a firearm's transfer, including when transferred as a loan or gift between family members, when transferred for hunting or fishing purposes, or when transferred for use in a shooting range, so long as the weapon remains in the presence of its owner. The bill's requirements for background checks would not apply to the transfer of firearms to law enforcement personnel, including any law enforcement agency, armed private security professional, or member of the armed forces, insofar as the transfer is associated with official duties.
Passed by a vote of 240 - 190:
- Republicans 8-188
- Democrats 232-2
Require that the National Instant Criminal Background Check System notify U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement when a background check for an individual seeking to purchase a firearm finds that the individual is an illegal immigrant
Vote (173-184)
On Motion to Recommit with Instructions: H R 8 Bipartisan Background Checks Act
Motion to recommit the bill to the House Judiciary Committee with instructions to report back immediately with an amendment that would require that the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) notify U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement when a background check for an individual seeking to purchase a firearm finds that the individual is an undocumented immigrant.
Motion agreed to by a vote of 220 - 209:
- Republicans 194-1
- Democrats 26-208
02-27-2019
Imminent Danger Exemption (H.R.8) - Amendment
Would clarify that the exemption from the bill's background check requirements in the case of temporary transfer to prevent death or great bodily harm would include cases of domestic violence or abuse, sexual assault, and stalking
Vote (260-97)
On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 3 to H R 8
Horn (D-OK) amendment that would clarify that the exemption from the bill's background check requirements in the case of temporary transfer to prevent death or great bodily harm would include cases of domestic violence or abuse, sexual assault, and stalking.
Adopted in Committee of the Whole by a vote of 310 - 119:
- Republicans 79-117
- Democrats 230-2
- Independents 1-0
02-27-2019
TSA Pre-Check Exemption (H.R. 8) - Amendment
Would exempt from the bill's background check requirements any transfer of firearms to participants in Homeland Security Department-trusted traveler programs
Vote (144-216)
On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 1 to H R 8 - Failed
Lesko (R-AZ) amendment that would exempt from the bill's background check requirements any transfer of firearms to participants in Homeland Security Department-trusted traveler programs.
Rejected in Committee of the Whole by a vote of 182 - 250:
- Republicans 181-15
- Democrats 1-234
- Independents 0-1
02-27-2019
Confirmation of Michael Desmond to be Chief Counsel for the IRS and an Assistant General Counsel in the Department of the Treasury - Confirmed
Confirmation of President Donald Trump's nomination of Michael J. Desmond of California to be chief counsel for the Internal Revenue Service and an assistant general counsel in the Department of the Treasury
Vote (74-14)
On the Nomination PN89: Michael J. Desmond, of California, to be Chief Counsel for the Internal Revenue Service and an Assistant General Counsel in the Department of the Treasury
Confirmation of President Donald Trump's nomination of Michael J. Desmond of California to be chief counsel for the Internal Revenue Service and an assistant general counsel in the Department of the Treasury.
Confirmed by a vote of 83 - 15:
- Republicans 52-0
- Democrats 30-14
- Independents 1-1
02-26-2019
Public Lands Package (S.47) - House Passage
Would permanently reauthorize the Land and Water Conservation Fund, with at least 40 percent of the fund to be used for state projects, at least 40 percent for federal projects, and at least 3 percent toward increasing recreational access to federal lands
Vote (306-48)
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass: S 47 Natural Resources Management Act
Motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill that would permanently reauthorize the Land and Water Conservation Fund, with at least 40 percent of the fund to be used for state projects, at least 40 percent for federal projects, and at least 3 percent toward increasing recreational access to federal lands. It would also reauthorize, through 2023, the national volcano monitoring system and the U.S. Geological Survey. Through 2022, it would reauthorize several programs related to wildlife conservation, invasive species management, and prevention of illegal poaching and trafficking. The bill also includes a number of provisions related to the designation, regulation, exchange, and management of federal public lands and forests. It would make additions and boundary adjustments to several national parks, monuments, and historic sites. It would authorize and establish procedures for the transfer of water and power facilities from the Bureau of Reclamation to state and local entities and would authorize a Reclamation water management project in south-central Washington State. It also contains provisions related to federal land access for hunting and ordering studies on federal land designation, among other provisions.
Passed (thus cleared for the president) by a vote of 363 - 62:
- Republicans 133-62
- Democrats 230-0
02-26-2019
National Emergency Disapproval Resolution (H.J.Res.4) - House Passage
A resolution that would terminate the president's national emergency declaration concerning the security situation at the southern border
Vote (207-148)
On Passage: H J RES 46 Relating to a national emergency declared by the President on February 15, 2019 - Passed
Adoption of the resolution that would terminate the president's national emergency declaration concerning the security situation at the southern border.
Passed by a vote of 245 - 182:
- Republicans 13-182
- Democrats 232-0
02-26-2019
Confirmation of Eric Miller to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Ninth Circuit - Confirmed
Confirmation of President Donald Trump's nomination of Eric D. Miller of Washington to be United States circuit judge for the Ninth Circuit
Vote (46-43)
On the Nomination PN239: Eric D. Miller, of Washington, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Ninth Circuit
Confirmation of President Donald Trump's nomination of Eric D. Miller of Washington to be United States circuit judge for the Ninth Circuit.
Confirmed by a vote of 53 - 46:
- Republicans 53-0
- Democrats 0-44
- Independents 0-2
02-25-2019
Recognizing School Employees (H.R.276) - House Passage
Would create the Recognizing Inspiring School Employees (RISE) Award Program to honor excellence by non-profit school employees who provide services to students enrolled in pre-kindergarten through high school
Vote (327-14)
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass: H R 276 Recognizing Achievement in Classified School Employees Act
Motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill that would create the Recognizing Inspiring School Employees (RISE) Award Program to honor excellence by non-profit school employees who provide services to students enrolled in pre-kindergarten through high school.
Motion agreed to by a vote of 387 - 19:
- Republicans 170-19
- Democrats 217-0
02-25-2019
Expanding Entrepreneurship Programs (H.R.539) - House Passage
Would develop an Innovation Corps (I-Corps) course through the National Science Foundation to further support the commercialization of products and services through federally funded research
Vote (322-16)
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass: H.R. 539 Innovators to Entrepreneurs Act - Passed
Motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill that would develop an Innovation Corps (I-Corps) course through the National Science Foundation to further support the commercialization of products and services through federally funded research. The bill would expand the program to include individuals who receive grants under the Small Business Innovation Research Program.
Motion agreed to by a vote of 385 - 18:
- Republicans 171-18
- Democrats 214-0
02-25-2019
Abortion Medical Care (S.311) - Cloture
Motion to proceed to the bill that would require health care practitioners to provide medical care to any infant that survives an abortion procedure
Vote (45-42)
Motion to Invoke Cloture Re: The Motion to Proceed to S. 311 - Failed
Motion to invoke cloture on the McConnell motion to proceed to the bill that would require health care practitioners to provide medical care to any infant that survives an abortion procedure, to the extent legally required for any infant born at the same gestational age.
Motion rejected by a vote of 53 - 44:
- Republicans 50-0
- Democrats 3-42
- Independents 0-2
Note: It requires a three-fifths majority (60 if all Senators are present) to invoke cloture and end debate.