Today --

• The Senate is considering S. 3254, the Defense Authorization bill.

Update (12:17 PM):

• At 2:00 PM, the Senate will conduct a ROLL CALL VOTE on Udall-CO amendment #2985 (strike section 313 re: alternative fuels) to the Defense Authorization bill.

Update (12:53 PM):

• Agreed to by Voice Vote: McCain amendment #3051 (additional Marine Corps personnel) to the Defense Authorization bill.

Update (2:37 PM):

• Agreed to, 62-37: Reid (for Udall-CO) amendment #2985 (strike section 313 re: alternative fuels) to the Defense Authorization bill.
• Agreed to by Voice Vote: Gillibrand amendment #3016 (administration separation re: sexual offenses) to the Defense Authorization bill.

Update (3:35 PM)

• Agreed to by Voice Vote: Murray amendment #3099 (mental health care programs) to the Defense Authorization bill.

Update (6:36 PM)

• Agreed to, 85-11: Leahy amendment #2955 (public safety officers' benefits program) to the Defense Authorization bill.