First of 6 bills listed under "Suspensions"
Suspensions (6 Bills)
- Senate Amendments to H.R. 3548 - Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009 (Rep. McDermott – Ways and Means)
This Blog is for People who are interested in HR3548 The Emergency Unemployment Benefits Extension Bill and what is happening to get it passed.
Suspensions (6 Bills)
Just a reminder, since we have been so bogged down in the bizarre Rules of the Senate for 6 weeks....HR 3548 originally passed through the House under Suspension Rules
ReplyDeleteIt allows for a swift passage of 'non-controversial bills', debate is limited to 40 minutes, no amendments can be offered to the motion or the underlying matter, and a 2/3 majority is required to agree to the motion.
Schedule says first vote is expected around 11-12 tomorrow, last vote expected 5-6.
Good luck, hope y'all are able to get some much needed sleep tonight!!