Mr. Edward J. Markey, from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts,
called the Senate to order at 10 a.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and
Mr. Markey 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, September
17)
S. 1392 (Sen. Shaheen):
To promote energy savings in residential buildings
and industry, and for other purposes.
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Considered by Senate.
S.Amdt. 1858 (Sen. Merkley):
To provide for a study and report on standby usage
power standards implemented by States and other industrialized nations
.
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Amendment pending in Senate.
Executive Business (Tuesday, September 17)
PN201:
Patricia E. Campbell-Smith, of the District of
Columbia, to be a Judge of the United States Court of Federal Claims for a
term of fifteen years
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote today.
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
PN202:
Elaine D. Kaplan, of the District of Columbia, to
be a Judge of the United States Court of Federal Claims for a term of
fifteen years
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote today.
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 64 - 35. Record Vote Number:
202
PN604:
Jon T. Rymer, of Tennessee, to be Inspector General
, Department of Defense
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
PN618:
Kenneth Allen Polite, Jr., of Louisiana, to be
United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Louisiana for the term of
four years
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
PN636:
Steve A. Linick, of Virginia, to be Inspector
General, Department of State
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. King, at
6:41 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
9:30 a.m. tomorrow.
