Mr. Martin Heinrich, from the State of New Mexico, called the
Senate to order at 2 p.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and Mr.
Heinrich 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, December
11)
S. 1356 (Sen. Murray):
To amend the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 to
strengthen the United States workforce development system through innovation
in, and alignment and improvement of, employment, training, and education
programs in the United States, and to promote individual and national
economic growth, and for other purposes.
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Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.
Legislative Business (Thursday, December
12)
H.R. 3547 (Rep. Smith):
To extend Government liability, subject to
appropriation, for certain third-party claims arising from commercial space
launches.
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Measure laid before Senate 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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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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Amendment SA 2544 proposed by Senator Nelson.
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Amendment SA 2544 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
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Amendment SA 2545 proposed by Senator Nelson.
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Amendment SA 2545 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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Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to
Senate amendment.
Legislative Business (Friday, December 13)
H.R. 3304 (Rep. Deutch):
To authorize the President to award the Medal of
Honor to Bennie G. Adkins and Donald P. Sloat of the United States Army for
acts of valor during the Vietnam Conflict and to authorize the award of the
Medal of Honor to certain other veterans who were previously recommended for
award of the Medal of Honor.
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Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to
Senate amendment.
H.R. 3458 (Rep. Slaughter):
To treat payments by charitable organizations with
respect to certain firefighters as exempt payments.
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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Received in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and
passed,pursuant to the order of 12-12-13, without amendment.
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See also S. 1689.
S.Res. 263 (Sen. Whitehouse):
A resolution designating the week of September 23
through September 29, 2013, as "National Estuaries Week"
.
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Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
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Amendment SA 2546 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by
Unanimous Consent.
S.Amdt. 2546 (Sen. Whitehouse):
No Statement of Purpose on File
.
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Amendment SA 2546 proposed by Senator Reid for Senator Whitehouse.
S.Res. 299 (Sen. Schumer):
A resolution congratulating the American Jewish
Joint Distribution Committee on the celebration of its 100th anniversary and
commending its significant contribution to empower and revitalize developing
communities around the world.
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Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 320 (Sen. Collins):
A resolution designating December 14, 2013, as
"Wreaths Across America Day".
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 321 (Sen. Reid):
A resolution honoring the life, accomplishments,
and legacy of Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela and expressing condolences on his
passing.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Wednesday, December
11)
PN507:
Chai Rachel Feldblum, of the District of Columbia,
to be a Member of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission for a term
expiring July 1, 2018
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 57 - 39. Record Vote Number:
257
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 54 - 41. Record Vote Number:
258
PN528:
Cornelia T. L. Pillard, of the District of Columbia
, to be United States Circuit Judge for the District of Columbia
Circuit
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Considered by Senate post-cloture.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 44. Record Vote Number:
256
Executive Business (Thursday, December 12)
PN243:
Patricia M. Wald, of the District of Columbia, to
be a Member of the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board for a term
expiring January 29, 2019
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 57 - 41. Record Vote Number:
263
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Considered by Senate post-cloture.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 57 - 41. Record Vote Number:
264
PN424:
Elizabeth A. Wolford, of New York, to be United
States District Judge for the Western District of New
York
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Considered by Senate.
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 55 - 41. Record Vote Number:
259
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 70 - 29. Record Vote Number:
260
PN460:
Landya B. McCafferty, of New Hampshire, to be
United States District Judge for the District of New
Hampshire
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 58 - 40. Record Vote Number:
261
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Considered by Senate post-cloture.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 79 - 19. Record Vote Number:
262
PN461:
Brian Morris, of Montana, to be United States
District Judge for the District of Montana
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 57 - 40. Record Vote Number:
265
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Considered by Senate post-cloture.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 75 - 20. Record Vote Number:
266
PN462:
Susan P. Watters, of Montana, to be United States
District Judge for the District of Montana
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 58 - 39. Record Vote Number:
267
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Considered by Senate post-cloture.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 77 - 19. Record Vote Number:
268
PN507:
Chai Rachel Feldblum, of the District of Columbia,
to be a Member of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission for a term
expiring July 1, 2018
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 57 - 39. Record Vote Number:
257
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 54 - 41. Record Vote Number:
258
PN774:
Deborah Lee James, of Virginia, to be Secretary of
the Air Force
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 58 - 39. Record Vote Number:
269
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 79 - 6. Record Vote Number:
270
Executive Business (Friday, December 13)
PN774:
Deborah Lee James, of Virginia, to be Secretary of
the Air Force
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 58 - 39. Record Vote Number:
269
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 79 - 6. Record Vote Number:
270
PN786:
Anne W. Patterson, of Virginia, to be an Assistant
Secretary of State (Near Eastern Affairs)
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote December 16, 2013.
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 54 - 36. Record Vote Number:
273
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Considered by Senate.
PN808:
Heather Anne Higginbottom, of the District of
Columbia, to be Deputy Secretary of State for Management and
Resources
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Considered by Senate.
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 34. Record Vote Number:
271
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 74 - 17. Record Vote Number:
272
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Harry Reid,
at 2:11 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today,
until 1 p.m. on Sunday, December 15, 2013.
