http://www.c-spanvideo.org/person/60672 David Vitter's recent appearances from the C-SPAN networks en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Sat, 25 May 2013 16:52:12 GMT C-SPAN Person Recent Appearances http://www.c-spanvideo.org/videoLibrary/showPicture.php?personid=60672&width=130 http://www.c-spanvideo.org/person/60672 136 728 Head shot of {$person->name} The Senate convened for a period of morning business and then resumed consideration of S.954, the farm bill. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312900-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312900-1 Wed, 22 May 2013 13:30:11 GMT The Senate esumed consideration of S.954, the farm bill. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312889-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312889-2 Tue, 21 May 2013 18:15:18 GMT The Committee on Environment and Public Works held a business meeting to consider the nomination of Gina McCarthy to be administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The committee voted 10-8 along party lines to move her nomination to the full Senate. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312780-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312780-1 Thu, 16 May 2013 23:40:29 GMT The Senate passed the Water Resources Development bill, as amended, by a vote of 83 to 14. Members also considered two nominations: William Orrick to be a U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of California, and Marilyn Tavenner to be administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312767-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312767-1 Wed, 15 May 2013 13:30:17 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312680-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312680-2 Tue, 14 May 2013 18:15:10 GMT The Senate convened for a period of morning business and then resumed consideration of S. 601, the water resources development bill. The Senate also considered two judicial nominations. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312643-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312643-1 Thu, 09 May 2013 13:29:35 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312632-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312632-2 Wed, 08 May 2013 15:32:00 GMT Senators Jeff Sessions (R-AL) and David Vitter (R-LA) spoke to reporters about immigration security and concerns regarding the "Gang of Eight's" immigration reform proposal. They were joined by a number of law enforcement personnel and talked about topics related to public safety, immigration security, and border enforcement. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312241-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) News Conference http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312241-1 Thu, 18 Apr 2013 21:31:56 GMT The U.S. Senate convenes to resume consideration of S Con Res 8, the budget resolution for fiscal 2014, offered by Budget Committee Chairman Senator Patty Murray (D-WA). http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311684-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311684-1 Fri, 22 Mar 2013 13:00:16 GMT The Senate resumed consideration of S. Con. Res, 8, the Budget Resolution for fiscal 2014 offered by Budget Committee Chair Senator Patty Murray (D-WA). http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311654-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311654-1 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 13:00:05 GMT The Senate convened and resumed consideration of the motion to proceed to H.R. 9. a continuing resolution to fund the government through the end of September 2013. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311473-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311473-1 Wed, 13 Mar 2013 13:30:18 GMT The Senate convened and began a period of morning business. Thereafter, the Senate resumed consideration of the motion to proceed to S.388, the American Family Economic Protection Act. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311248-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311248-1 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 15:00:10 GMT Ben Bernanke testified on the U.S. economic outlook for the year and the future of economic growth. In his remarks he defended the U.S. central bank's bond-buying stimulus, urged lawmakers to avoid sharp spending cuts set to go into effect by the end of the week, and spoke about successful efforts to curb inflation to stimulate the economy. The first 15 minutes of the hearing were devoted to executive committee business. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311156-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311156-1 Tue, 26 Feb 2013 15:04:24 GMT The Senate convened for a legislative session. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310979-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310979-1 Wed, 13 Feb 2013 15:00:24 GMT The Senate Armed Services Committee approved the nomination of Chuck Hagel to be secretary of defense by a 14-11 margin. All 14 Democrats supported the nomination, and 11 Republicans opposed. Senator David Vitter (R-LA) was not in the room at the time of the vote. Several Republican members voiced concerns over the nominee. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) accused former Senator Hagel of taking money for foreign entities and implied he lied about speeches he had given in the past. Chair Carl Levin (D-MI) reminded members of the committee's bipartisan history, saying, "We have survived party lines vote before. We will survive this one." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310957-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310957-1 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 19:56:35 GMT Alabama, California and Louisiana Port Authority officials testified about the state of U.S. ports and harbors. They urged Congress to change the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund (HMTF) to allow excess funds to be used to update America's ports and harbors. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310712-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310712-1 Thu, 31 Jan 2013 21:28:59 GMT Former Senator Chuck Hagel continued testimony on his nomination to be secretary of defense.*Among the topics he addressed were military operations in Afghanistan and Iraq, his opinions and votes on military operations, U.S. relations with Israel, projected Defense Department budget cuts, service by openly gay and lesbian personnel, Iranian nuclear development programs, and future roles for the U.S. military. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310498-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310498-3 Thu, 31 Jan 2013 20:50:33 GMT The Senate passed H.R. 325, a bill to suspend the debt ceiling until May 19, 2013, while providing that if any chamber of Congress did not pass a budget by April 15, 2013, the salaries of the members of that chamber would be put in escrow. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310721-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310721-2 Thu, 31 Jan 2013 19:15:12 GMT The Senate began consideration of H.R. 325, the House-passed debt ceilling bill that would "ensure the complete and timely payment of the obligations of the United States Government until May 19, 2013." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310721-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310721-1 Thu, 31 Jan 2013 14:30:03 GMT The Senate convened for a period of morning business. Senator John Kerry (D-MA) gave his farewell address. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310699-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310699-1 Wed, 30 Jan 2013 14:29:58 GMT The Senate passed a bill for relief for the victims of Hurricane Sandy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310617-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310617-1 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 19:00:27 GMT The Senate re-convened from recess to continue as if the first legislative day of the session. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310558-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310558-1 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 14:30:03 GMT The Senate convened for a legislative session. The Senate considered H.R.1, the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Bill for the relief of victims of Hurricane Sandy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310045-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310045-1 Thu, 20 Dec 2012 16:00:31 GMT The Senate considered relief for victims of Hurricane Sandy. Tributes were made to Senator Daniel Inouye (D-HI), who died the previous day. The Senate adjourned under the provisions of S.Res.624, as a mark of further respect to the memory of Senator Daniel K. Inouye (D-HI). http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310000-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310000-2 Tue, 18 Dec 2012 19:16:34 GMT Small Business Administration (SBA) employees and local officials from New Jersey and New York testified on the impact to small businesses of Hurricane Sandy. Much of the hearing was focused on the amount SBA takes to process loan applications and disbursements, and SBA loan interest rates. Hoboken Mayor Dawn Zimmer urged Congress to approve supplemental funding for New Jersey and other states affected by Hurricane Sandy, saying that funding was crucial to her city's recovery. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309927-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309927-1 Thu, 13 Dec 2012 21:12:17 GMT Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan testified on the financial health of the Federal Housing Administration (FHA). The agency had a $16 billion deficit due to mortgage lending activity during the financial crisis. Secretary Donovan said he could not guarantee the agency would not need to draw money from the Treasury Department at the end of 2013. He also outlined a number of policy changes being enacted or contemplated that would affect millions of Americans seeking mortgages through FHA. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309759-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309759-1 Thu, 06 Dec 2012 15:06:40 GMT Members of Congress from New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Maryland and Delaware spoke about damage and ongoing recovery from Hurricane Sandy. During their comments several members showed photographs of destruction to businesses, personal property, and beaches in their districts and states. Senator Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) held back tears as she told stories of families who lost children to the storm. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309673-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309673-1 Fri, 30 Nov 2012 11:43:54 GMT The Senate began debate on a bill about equal rights for people with disabilities. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309630-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309630-2 Tue, 27 Nov 2012 19:16:18 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308299-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308299-1 Thu, 20 Sep 2012 13:30:05 GMT Treasury Secretary Geithner testified on the recently approved Financial Stability Oversight Council's (FSOC) annual report. In addition to questions about the FSOC report, senators also asked about sequestration and his handling of the scandal surrounding the London Interbank Offered Rate's (LIBOR) manipulation of interest rates, which occurred.during his tenure as head of the New York Federal Reserve. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307258-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307258-1 Thu, 26 Jul 2012 13:59:26 GMT Federal Reserve Chair Ben Bernanke presented the Federal Reserve Board's semiannual report on monetary policy. In his testimony he said the two main sources of risk to the economy were the European Union debt crisis and impending tax increases and budget cuts at the end of 2012 if Congress cannot reach a new budget agreement. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307092-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307092-1 Wed, 18 Jul 2012 00:42:04 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307000-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307000-2 Wed, 11 Jul 2012 13:30:45 GMT The Senate continued working on S. 1940, the flood insurance program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306812-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306812-1 Thu, 28 Jun 2012 13:30:00 GMT Sen. James Inhofe, R-OK, that aims to overturn emissions requirements for mercury and other toxins that were issued by the EPA in December. At 11:30am, the Senate will take a roll call vote on the motion to proceed to S J Res 37, the Inhofe resolution of disapproval. After that vote, more votes on amendments to the Farm Bill http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306684-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306684-1 Wed, 20 Jun 2012 13:30:04 GMT Jamie Dimon testified on JPMorgan Chase's $2 billion trading loss on May 10, 2012, and business practices in the banking industry. Among the issues he addressed were the bank bailouts following the 2008 financial crisis, banking regulations, and risk management. He also warned of a looming "fiscal cliff" when tax cuts and automatic spending cuts hit simultaneously. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306501-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306501-1 Wed, 13 Jun 2012 13:58:35 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306225-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306225-1 Thu, 24 May 2012 13:30:02 GMT FDA User Fees http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306201-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306201-1 Wed, 23 May 2012 13:30:12 GMT motion to proceed to S 3187, the FDA bill will be adopted as will the Harkin-Enzi substitute amendment, which will serve as the new base bill for purposes of further amendments. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306179-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306179-1 Tue, 22 May 2012 14:00:11 GMT Begin consideration of the motion to proceed to S 3187, the FDA user fee reauthorization bill. At 10:30am, the Senate will turn to executive session to consider the following two nominations to the Federal Reserve under an agreement that allows for up to 90 mins of debate on the nominations concurrently: 1.) Jeremy Stein of MA to be a member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve; and 2.) Jerome Powell of MD to be a member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306064-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306064-1 Thu, 17 May 2012 13:30:05 GMT The Senate resumed consideration of H.R. 2072, the Export-Import Bank reauthorization bill. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306018-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306018-2 Tue, 15 May 2012 18:15:17 GMT The Senate convened for a period of morning business and thereafter proceeded to consideration of H.R. 2072, the Export-Import Bank reauthorization bill. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306018-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306018-1 Tue, 15 May 2012 14:00:23 GMT Witnesses testified about long-term re-authorization and reform of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and issues relating to re-authorization and reform, including levee re-certification. They talked about ways in which the NFIP affected the insurance industry, housing, and environmental concerns. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305915-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305915-2 Thu, 10 May 2012 07:36:58 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305914-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305914-1 Wed, 09 May 2012 13:29:33 GMT Senate Environment and Public Works Committee Chair Barbara Boxer (D-CA) convened an opening meeting of House and Senate conferees on the surface transportation bill. Senator Boxer and Ranking Member James Inhofe (R-OK) worked together with their committee colleagues to develop a two-year surface transportation bill, Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21), which maintains funding at current levels. On March 14, 2012, the Senate passed the bill with overwhelming bipartisan support. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305886-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Conference Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305886-1 Tue, 08 May 2012 19:04:48 GMT Violence Against Women Act At 11:30am, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider the following judicial nominations for 30 mins. of debate followed by roll call votes on each about noon: -Gregg Jeffrey Costa to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Texas; http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305688-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305688-1 Thu, 26 Apr 2012 13:29:46 GMT The Senate convened for a period of morning business. Afterward, members resumed consideration of the motion to proceed to S 1725, the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305518-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305518-1 Wed, 18 Apr 2012 13:29:46 GMT The Senate continued work on a bill to increase taxes on higher tax brackets. At 11:30 a.m. members took a cloture vote on the bill to repeal tax breaks for oil and gas industry. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305202-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305202-1 Thu, 29 Mar 2012 13:30:17 GMT The Senate continued consideration of a bill aimed at reducing the deficit by imposing a minimum effective tax rate on high-income taxpayers. At approximate 5 p.m. members considered 2 district judge nominations with votes scheduled for 6 p.m. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305170-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305170-1 Wed, 28 Mar 2012 13:59:49 GMT The Senate continued work on S. 2204, a bill to roll back oil and gas industry tax breaks. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305125-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305125-2 Tue, 27 Mar 2012 18:44:21 GMT Noon H.R. 665 - Excess Federal Building and Property Disposal Act, as amended (Suspension, 40 Minutes of Debate) (Sponsored by Rep. Jason Chaffetz / Oversight and Government Committee) H.R. 2087 - To remove restrictions from a parcel of land situated in the Atlantic District, Accomack County, Virginia (Modified Open Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Scott Rigell / Natural Resources Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304991-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304991-2 Tue, 20 Mar 2012 18:15:45 GMT