Senate
H.R. 815: National Security Act, 2024
This version of H.R. 815, titled the National Security Act, 2024, focused on provisions and funding aimed at enhancing the United States’ national security infrastructure for the upcoming fiscal year. 7 pointsMotion to Invoke Cloture: Motion to Proceed to H.R. 815
This motion aimed to end debate and proceed to formal consideration of H.R. 815, allowing the legislative process to advance towards a final vote. 1 pointsOn the Motion to Reconsider H.R. 815
This motion sought to revisit and reconsider a previous vote or decision related to H.R. 815, offering another opportunity to deliberate on the bill’s contents. 1 pointsUpon Reconsideration, Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed to H.R. 815
This motion was a second attempt to end debate and move forward with the proceedings on H.R. 815 after initial efforts to invoke cloture were reconsidered. 1 pointsMotion to Proceed on H.R. 815: RELIEVE Act
This motion was a procedural step to begin formal consideration of the RELIEVE Act as part of H.R. 815, allowing debate and amendments to take place. 1 pointsOn the Motion to Table H.R. 815
This motion sought to set aside or halt further consideration of H.R. 815, effectively stopping the bill from advancing. 1 pointsS.Amdt. 1388 (Murray) to H.R. 815: In the nature of a substitute
This amendment, introduced by Senator Murray, proposed replacing the original text of H.R. 815 with a new version, serving as a substitute to address specific legislative goals. 4 pointsMotion to Invoke Cloture Re: H.R. 815
This motion aimed to end debate on H.R. 815 and move forward to a final vote, preventing any filibusters or prolonged discussions that could delay the bill’s passage. 4 pointsOn the Motion to Table H.R. 815
This motion aimed to "table" or set aside H.R. 815, effectively stopping further consideration of the bill. Tabling is a procedural strategy commonly used to halt a bill without a direct vote on its content. 1 pointsMotion to Invoke Cloture: Motion to Concur in the House Amdt. to the Senate Amdt. to H.R. 815
This motion sought to invoke cloture, ending debate and forcing a vote on whether to agree to the House's amendment to the Senate's version of H.R. 815. Cloture is a procedural move often used to prevent filibusters or lengthy debates, ensuring the bill progresses to a final vote. 10 pointsOn the Motion (Motion to Waive: Section 314(e) of the C.B.A. re: the House Amdt. to the Senate Amdt. to H.R. 815)
This motion was introduced to waive Section 314(e) of the Congressional Budget Act (CBA), which imposes budgetary limits. By waiving this section, Congress could consider the House's amendment to the Senate's version of H.R. 815 without being bound by these fiscal constraints. This was key to advancing the bill despite budget concerns. 10 pointsH.R. 815: Making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes.
This bill provides emergency supplemental funding for various government needs for fiscal year 2024, addressing urgent matters like disaster relief and national security. 10 points