Today at a Glance: Nov. 27, 2012

By Roll Call Staff

Posted November 27, 2012 at 2:28am

The Senate resumes consideration of a motion to proceed to the fiscal 2013 defense authorization bill.

The House votes on five bills, including one to require the Department of Homeland Security to report annually on border security and illegal immigrants.

House

Convenes 2 p.m. for legislative business.

Votes postponed until 6:30 p.m.

Under suspension of the rules:

HR 6025
— Border security reporting

HR 5913
— DHS management oversight

HR 5997
— Medical preparedness grants

HR 915
— Border security task force (Senate amendment)

HR 6328
— Donating unclaimed clothing at airport security checkpoints to veterans organizations

Senate

Convenes 10 a.m.

Weekly caucus lunches: 12:30 to 2:15 p.m.

Roll call votes possible.

S 3254
— Defense authorization

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