Mr. Edward J. Markey, from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts,
called the Senate to order at 9:30 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 (Wednesday, October
30)
H.R. 3190 (Rep. Chabot):
To provide for the continued performance of the
functions of the United States Parole Commission, and for other purposes
.
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Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
H.Con.Res. 62:
A concurrent resolution providing for a conditional
adjournment of the House of Representatives.
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Received in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by
Unanimous Consent.
S. 1561 (Sen. Harkin):
To amend the Public Health Service Act to improve
provisions relating to the sanctuary system for surplus chimpanzees
.
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Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator
Harkin with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written
report.
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No.
228.
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Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 278 (Sen. Thune):
A resolution designating October 2013 as "School
Bus Safety Month".
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Wednesday, October 30)
PN36:
Alan F. Estevez, of the District of Columbia, to be
a Principal Deputy Under Secretary of Defense
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 91 - 8. Record Vote Number:
223
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote 10/30/13 on confirmation.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
PN41:
Jacob J. Lew, of New York, to be United States
Governor of the International Monetary Fund for a term of five years; United
States Governor of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development
for a term of five years; United States Governor of the Inter-American
Development Bank for a term of five years; United States Governor of the
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
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Cloture motion withdrawn by unanimous consent in Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
PN509:
Katherine Archuleta, of Colorado, to be Director of
the Office of Personnel Management for a term of four
years
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 81 - 18. Record Vote Number:
224
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 62 - 35. Record Vote Number:
225
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Harry Reid,
at 6:43 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today,
until 10 a.m. tomorrow.
