Mr. Alan Armstrong, from the State of Oklahoma, called the
Senate to order at 10:01 a.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and Mr.
Armstrong 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
The following transactions of morning business occurred on today.
Legislative Business (Tuesday, August 4)
H.R. 6500 (Rep. Smith):
A bill to extend duty-free treatment provided with
respect to imports from certain countries in Africa under the African
Growth and Opportunity Act, to extend customs user fees, and for other
purposes.
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Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate.
S. 494 (Sen. Schmitt):
A bill to establish a national plan to coordinate
research on epilepsy, and for other purposes.
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Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
S. 4472 (Sen. Murkowski):
A bill to amend the Accelerating Access to
Critical Therapies for ALS Act to reauthorize the provisions of such Act
through fiscal year 2031, and for other purposes.
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Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
S.Res. 830 (Sen. Boozman):
A resolution recognizing the 80th anniversary of
the Fullbright Program.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Thune, at
10:21 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
10:30 a.m. tomorrow.
