Today’s Agenda
Today, Senator Lee will meet with representatives of the Utah Insurance Department, Emery County, Wheeler Machinery, the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the Federal Bar Association, the Creative Coalition, and the Association of Governments.
From the Senator’s Desk
From the Whip
The Senate will convene at 9:30am and will resume consideration of S. 1925, the Violence Against Women Act. The time until 11:30am will be for debate only.
At 11:30am, the Senate will begin up to 30 minutes of debate on executive calendar #509, Gregg Jeffrey Costa, of Texas, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Texas, and executive calendar #510, David Campos Guaderrama, of Texas, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Texas.
Around 12:00pm, the Senate will proceed to two Roll Call Votes on confirmation of the nominations.
Following the votes, the Senate will resume consideration of S. 1925 and Majority Leader Reid will be recognized. The two Leaders are still discussing a path forward on VAWA.
Wednesday’s Session:
Roll Call Votes:
-Manchin #2079 (mandatory 2 year closure moratorium)(43-53) not agreed to
-Paul #2028 (local postal autonomy)(35-64) not agreed to
-Paul #2039 (collective bargaining)(23-76) not agreed to
-Casey #2042 (maintain delivery standards)(44-54) not agreed to
-DeMint #2046 (union dues)(46-53) not agreed to
-Passage of S.1789, the Postal Reform bill, as amended (62-37) passed
UC Items:
S.Res.437 (Boston College Men’s Hockey)
S.Res.438 (National Safe Digging Month)
On Twitter
MT @senleecoms: Happy Anniversary Harry! Sunday marks 3rd full year the Dem-controlled Senate has failed to produce a budget #3yearsnobudget
— Mike Lee (@SenMikeLee) April 26, 2012
LEE:”Shldnt allow desire by some to score political points to prevent states from effectively serving women, victims of dom violence” #VAWA
— Brian Phillips (@SenLeeComs) April 26, 2012
RT: @TheJenReport: Salazar’s political game with Utahn’s jobs, education thejenaustinreport.com/?p=128 #utah #utpol
— Emily Bennion (@SenLeePressSec) April 26, 2012
Featured Tweet
My next #FF goes out to @SenMikeLee – A wonderful staff member attended our Foreclosure Luncheon yesterday. We appreciate the support!
— NeighborWrksSaltLake (@NWSaltLake) April 27, 2012
Around the Water Cooler
Analysts say North Korea’s new missiles are fakes
Analysts who have studied photos of a half-dozen ominous new North Korean missiles showcased recently at a lavish military parade say they were fakes, and not very convincing ones, casting further doubt on the country’s claims of military prowess.
Sen. James Inhofe (R-OK) took to the Senate floor today to draw attention to a video of a top EPA official saying the EPA’s “philosophy” is to “crucify” and “make examples” of oil and gas companies – just as the Romans crucified random citizens in areas they conquered to ensure obedience.
Looking Ahead
Tomorrow, Senator Lee will be back in Utah to meet with constituents.