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, October 29)
S.J.Res. 26 (Sen. McConnell):
A joint resolution relating to the disapproval of
the President's exercise of authority to suspend the debt limit, as
submitted under section 1002(b) of the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2014
on October 17, 2013.
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Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.
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Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay
Vote. 45 - 54. Record Vote Number:
220
S.Res. 254 (Sen. Enzi):
A resolution designating November 2, 2013, as
"National Bison Day".
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Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by
Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 276 (Sen. Merkley):
A resolution designating October 2013 as "National
Work and Family Month".
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Tuesday, October 29)
PN412:
Thomas Edgar Wheeler, of the District of Columbia,
to be a Member of the Federal Communications Commission for a term of five
years from July 1, 2013
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
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Cloture motion rendered moot in Senate.
PN779:
Michael P. O'Rielly, of New York, to be a Member of
the Federal Communications Commission for the remainder of the term expiring
June 30, 2014
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
PN789:
Richard F. Griffin, Jr., of the District of
Columbia, to be General Counsel of the National Labor Relations Board for a
term of four years
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Considered by Senate.
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 62 - 37. Record Vote Number:
221
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By unanimous consent agreement, vote on confirmation today.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 55 - 44. Record Vote Number:
222
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Harry Reid,
at 6:30 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today,
until 9:30 a.m. tomorrow.
