Mr. Tim Kaine, from the Commonwealth of Virginia, called the
Senate to order at 2 p.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and Mr. Kaine
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 Thursday, September 19, 2013, the
Journal of the proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.
Certain Procedures Dispensed With
Pursuant to the order of Thursday, September 19, 2013,
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 Thursday, September 19, 2013,
the Senate proceeded to a period for the transaction of morning business.
Legislative Business (Monday, September
23)
H.R. 1412 (Rep. Coffman):
To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend
certain expiring authorities affecting veterans and their families, and for
other purposes.
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Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
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Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Unanimous
Consent.
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Amendment SA 1964 proposed by Senator Reid for Senator Sanders.
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Amendment SA 1964 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
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Amendment SA 1965 proposed by Senator Reid for Senator Sanders.
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Amendment SA 1965 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
H.J.Res. 59 (Rep. Rogers):
A joint resolution making continuing appropriations
for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes.
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Received in the Senate. Read twice. Pursuant to the order of 9-19-2013,
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No.
195.
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Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.
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Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate.
Executive Business (Monday, September 23)
PN602:
Ann Miller Ravel, of California, to be a Member of
the Federal Election Commission for a term expiring April 30,
2017
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
PN603:
Lee E. Goodman, of Virginia, to be a Member of the
Federal Election Commission for a term expiring April 30,
2015
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
PN646:
Evan Ryan, of Virginia, to be an Assistant
Secretary of State (Educational and Cultural Affairs)
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
PN756:
Kenneth R. Weinstein, of the District of Columbia,
to be a Member of the Broadcasting Board of Governors for a term expiring
August 13, 2014
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Harry Reid,
at 6:11 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today,
until 10 a.m. tomorrow.
