On CSPAN there was an amendment to extend UE benefits to July 18

[JohnSJ]

The final vote was Yes 50 No 49

A couple of questions

I am somewhat confused because I thought we had an agreement to extend it to September, and who was the missing Senator?

[Justice]

1. I just posted same Q

Glad I’m not the only one confused!

[JohnSJ]

2. I saw it, and just responded to your thread. Hope someone knows what is going on

[mvd]

3. I assume it gets amended again when the Sept date is brought up?

Manchin did say he would vote for both.

[JohnSJ]

4. I hope so. That is what I was kind of thinking, Thanks

[Justice]

5. I assumed that. I guess the Dem amendment is

Technically a further extension from July 18 to sept 5 plus the tax relief so not necessarily conflicting.

[Laura PourMeADrink]

6. Was just about to post.. Is anyone still awake watching Senate?

[Celerity]

7. who was the missing Senator

Sullivan from Alaska

[Laura PourMeADrink]

8. He is gone

Sullivan returns to Alaska for family funeral amid Senate debate

[Celerity]

11. yes, that is what I just said nt

[Laura PourMeADrink]

12. Oh, thought you were asking a question

[Celerity]

13. no, sorry, I was quoting (forgot the brackets) the OP's question

here:

[Laura PourMeADrink]

14. Yeah! Just agreed to! Sept 6 !!!

[MoonlitKnight]

9. Manchin voted yes on the Portman Amendment

The amendment extends the $300 weekly supplemental benefit until July.

So he should then vote to support the one that extends until September and has the tax forgiveness. Hopefully he follows through with that later.

I think it’s well past time for the Senate to adopt electronic voting. The roll call is more outdated nonsense. One of many required reforms badly needed.

[dweller]

10. You can watch here

https://democraticunderground.com/1017644540

✌🏻

[Johnny2X2X]

15. It's extended to 9/6 now

Just passed. 50-49. Done deal.

[JohnSJ]

16. Thanks