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Senate Floor Activity - Tuesday, September 24, 2013

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 24)

H.J.Res. 59 (Rep. Rogers): A joint resolution making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes.
-- Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.

Legislative Business (Wednesday, September 25)

H.R. 527 (Rep. Hastings): To amend the Helium Act to complete the privatization of the Federal helium reserve in a competitive market fashion that ensures stability in the helium markets while protecting the interests of American taxpayers, and for other purposes.
-- Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate amendment.

H.R. 3092 (Rep. Guthrie): To amend the Missing Children's Assistance Act, and for other purposes.
-- Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
-- Message on Senate action sent to the House.

H.J.Res. 59 (Rep. Rogers): A joint resolution making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes.
-- Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 100 - 0. Record Vote Number: 205
-- Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
-- Measure laid before Senate by motion.
-- Motion by Senator Reid to commit to Senate Committee on Appropriations with instructions to report back forthwith with the following amendment (SA 1976) made in Senate.
-- Cloture motion on the measure presented in Senate.
S.Amdt. 1974 (Sen. Reid): Of a perfecting nature.
-- Amendment SA 1974 proposed by Senator Reid.

S.Amdt. 1975 (Sen. Reid): Of a perfecting nature.
-- Amendment SA 1975 proposed by Senator Reid to Amendment SA 1974.

S.Amdt. 1976 (Sen. Reid): Of a perfecting nature.
-- Amendment SA 1976 proposed by Senator Reid.

S.Amdt. 1977 (Sen. Reid): Of a perfecting nature.
-- Amendment SA 1977 proposed by Senator Reid to Amendment SA 1976.

S.Amdt. 1978 (Sen. Reid): Of a perfecting nature.
-- Amendment SA 1978 proposed by Senator Reid to Amendment SA 1977.


S. 252 (Sen. Alexander): To reduce preterm labor and delivery and the risk of pregnancy-related deaths and complications due to pregnancy, and to reduce infant mortality caused by prematurity.
-- Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
-- Passed Senate with amendments by Voice Vote.
S.Amdt. 1981 (Sen. Alexander): To modify provisions relating to the authorization of appropriations.
-- Amendment SA 1981 proposed by Senator Reid for Senator Alexander.
-- Amendment SA 1981 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.


S. 793 (Sen. Menendez): To support revitalization and reform of the Organization of American States, and for other purposes.
-- Senate agreed House amendment by Unanimous Consent.

S.Res. 255 (Sen. Warner): A resolution welcoming the Prime Minister of India to the United States for meetings to advance the United States-India partnership.
-- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

S.Res. 256 (Sen. Murray): A resolution designating the week of September 23 through 29, 2013, as "National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week" .
-- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

S.Res. 257 (Sen. Murray): A resolution designating October 3, 2013, as "Jumpstart's Read for the Record Day".
-- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

S.Res. 258 (Sen. Cardin): A resolution expressing support for the goals and ideals of National Infant Mortality Awareness Month, 2013 .
-- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

S.Res. 259 (Sen. Collins): A resolution designating September 2013 as "Campus Fire Safety Month".
-- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

S.Res. 260 (Sen. Franken): A resolution recognizing the month of October 2013 as "National Principals Month".
-- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

Executive Business (Tuesday, September 24)

PN134: Todd M. Hughes, of the District of Columbia, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Federal Circuit
-- Considered by Senate.
-- Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 98 - 0. Record Vote Number: 204

Executive Business (Wednesday, September 25)

PN309: 2317 nominations in the Air Force beginning with Bennie Earl Abbott and ending with Laura L. Zuress
-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN474: 504 nominations in the Air Force beginning with David W. Abba and ending with Matthew E. Zuber
-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN676: Eddie V. Latham, in the Army, to be Major
-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN725: 1305 nominations in the Air Force beginning with David M. Abel and ending with Michael M. Zwalve
-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN726: 45 nominations in the Air Force beginning with Veronique N. Anderson and ending with Aaron Eugene Woodward
-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN727: 18 nominations in the Air Force beginning with Robert F. Booth and ending with Charles E. Wiedie, Jr.
-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN728: 198 nominations in the Navy beginning with Christopher M. Allen and ending with Stacey E. Zimmerman
-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN729: 51 nominations in the Navy beginning with Wajahat Ali and ending with Jacob E. Wilson
-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN730: 22 nominations in the Navy beginning with Hannah L. Bealon and ending with Alicia R. Wright
-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN731: 32 nominations in the Navy beginning with Brian C. Baker and ending with Kan Yang
-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN732: 12 nominations in the Navy beginning with Kristie M . Colpo and ending with Matthew N. Watts
-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN733: 7 nominations in the Navy beginning with Onege Bateagborsangaya and ending with Michael G. Tomsik
-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN734: 17 nominations in the Navy beginning with Anthony J . Falvo IV and ending with William B. Tisdale
-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN735: 19 nominations in the Navy beginning with Trenton J . Arnold and ending with Robert A. Wainscott, Jr.
-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN736: 4 nominations in the Navy beginning with Brian C. Fredrick and ending with Ernesto R. Villalba
-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN737: 47 nominations in the Navy beginning with Matthew R . Argenziano and ending with Aaron A. Zimmer
-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN738: 28 nominations in the Navy beginning with Shane L. Beavers and ending with John J. Williams
-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN739: 736 nominations in the Navy beginning with Charles B. Abbott and ending with George S. Zintak
-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN827: Darryl Markowski, in the Air Force, to be Colonel
-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN830: 270 nominations in the Army beginning with Brian W. Adams and ending with D011820
-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN831: 177 nominations in the Army beginning with Marcus P . Acosta and ending with G001362
-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN832: 147 nominations in the Army beginning with Joel O. Alexander and ending with D011416
-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN833: 272 nominations in the Army beginning with Michael N. Adame and ending with Thomas J. Zelko II
-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN834: 6 nominations in the Army beginning with Christopher J. Egan and ending with Bruce R. Walton, Jr.
-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN835: 2 nominations in the Army beginning with Andrew D. Kastello and ending with Mark A. Seldes
-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN836: Brian E. Murphy, in the Army, to be Major
-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN837: Trent E. Loiseau, in the Army, to be Lieutenant Colonel
-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN838: Yorlondo S. M. Wortham, in the Army, to be Major
-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN839: Josh A. Cassada, in the Navy, to be Lieutenant Commander
-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN840: Ronaldo S. Memije, in the Navy, to be Lieutenant Commander
-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN841: 8 nominations in the Navy beginning with Kevin L. Albert and ending with Shawn C. Willis
-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN842: 40 nominations in the Navy beginning with Christopher B. Allen and ending with Joseph M. Zukowsky
-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN843: 28 nominations in the Navy beginning with Paul A. Armstrong and ending with James P. Williford, Jr.
-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN844: 61 nominations in the Navy beginning with Jonathan D. Albano and ending with James H. Young
-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN845: 94 nominations in the Navy beginning with Michele Y . Allen and ending with Brenda M. Williams
-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN846: 40 nominations in the Navy beginning with Candice C . Albright and ending with Katherine D. Worstell
-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN847: 65 nominations in the Navy beginning with Alexander Aldana and ending with Daniel L. Zahumensky
-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN848: 60 nominations in the Navy beginning with Ricardo M . Abakah and ending with Christopher L. Young
-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN849: 247 nominations in the Navy beginning with Nehkonti Adams and ending with Nathan S. Zundel
-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN850: 15 nominations in the Navy beginning with Kimberly S. Bailey and ending with Eric E. Wong
-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

Adjournment

By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Harry Reid, at 8:11 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until 10 a.m. on Thursday, September 26, 2013.