Ms. Tammy Baldwin, from the State of Wisconsin, called the
Senate to order at 10 a.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and Ms.
Baldwin led the Senate in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
of the United States of America.
The Journal
Pursuant to the order of yesterday, the Journal of the
proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.
Certain Procedures Dispensed With
Pursuant to the order of yesterday,
the morning hour being deemed expired, and the times for the recognition
of the two leaders being reserved.
Transaction of Morning Business
Pursuant to the order of yesterday,
the Senate proceeded to a period for the transaction of morning business.
Legislative Business (Tuesday, July 9)
S. 1238 (Sen. Reed):
To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to extend
the current reduced interest rate for undergraduate Federal Direct Stafford
Loans for 1 year, to modify required distribution rules for pension plans,
and for other purposes.
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Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.
S.Res. 151 (Sen. Casey):
A resolution urging the Government of Afghanistan
to ensure transparent and credible presidential and provincial elections in
April 2014 by adhering to internationally accepted democratic standards,
establishing a transparent electoral process, and ensuring security for
voters and candidates.
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Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by
Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Tuesday, July 9)
PN14:
Jennifer A. Dorsey, of Nevada, to be United States
District Judge for the District of Nevada
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 54 - 41. Record Vote Number:
170
PN176:
Geoffrey R. Pyatt, of California, to be Ambassador
to Ukraine
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
PN288:
Tulinabo Salama Mushingi, of Virginia, to be
Ambassador to Burkina Faso
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
PN426:
Daniel R. Russel, of New York, to be an Assistant
Secretary of State (East Asian and Pacific Affairs)
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Ms. Warren, at
7:00 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
10 a.m. tomorrow.
