There are a lot of questions among our readers about when the next vote on H.R. 3548 will take place. Late last evening, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) announced that his chamber will hold another cloture vote Monday on the final language of the unemployment benefits bill. The Senate calendar lists a possible vote on Sunday at 5 pm. We have calls in to both Sen. Reid and Sen. Dick Durbin's office seeking clarification. *** But at the very least, action should be taken by Monday.

If the extension survives the procedural hurdle, Senate rules dictate that Democrats must wait an additional 30 hours before a final tally can be taken. That means the it could be approved by late Tuesday or early Wednesday at the earliest. The bill would then have to be reconciled with the less-generous House version or approved in full by the lower chamber.

Democratic leaders are tired of waiting around for GOP leadership to jump on board. As a result, the bill will not include any of the additional amendments requested by Republicans, including speeding up the expiration date for the Troubled Asset Relief Program or modifying the way the extension is funded. Instead, Mike Lillis reports that only a tax credit for homebuyers and a business-friendly tax write-off benefit will be taken up.

*** UPDATE (11:41 AM): Sen. Reid's office got back in touch with us and verified that the vote will be held Monday evening at 5 pm EST. The Senate calendar is incorrect.