Mr. Edward J. Markey, from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts,
called the Senate to order at 10 a.m., Dr. Daniel McClure, American
Legion National Chaplain, of Washington, Iowa 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, March 26)
H.R. 3979 (Rep. Barletta):
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to
ensure that emergency services volunteers are not taken into account as
employees under the shared responsibility requirements contained in the
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
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Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.
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Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate.
S. 1827 (Sen. Manchin):
To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the American
Fighter Aces, collectively, in recognition of their heroic military service
and defense of our country's freedom throughout the history of aviation
warfare.
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Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged by
Unanimous Consent.
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Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 387 (Sen. Murkowski):
A resolution celebrating the 2014 Arctic Winter
Games, in Fairbanks, Alaska.
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Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by
Unanimous Consent.
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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by
Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Wednesday, March 26)
PN1123:
Joseph William Westphal, of New York, to be
Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
PN1184:
John B. Owens, of California, to be United States
Circuit Judge for the Ninth Circuit
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Motion to proceed to executive session to consideration of nomination in
Senate by Voice Vote.
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Cloture motion presented in Senate.
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By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum under Rule XXII waived.
PN1205:
Christopher Reid Cooper, of the District of
Columbia, to be United States District Judge for the District of
Columbia
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Considered by Senate.
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 56 - 43. Record Vote Number:
80
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 100 - 0. Record Vote Number:
84
PN1207:
M. Douglas Harpool, of Missouri, to be United
States District Judge for the Western District of
Missouri
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Considered by Senate.
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 56 - 43. Record Vote Number:
81
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 93 - 5. Record Vote Number:
85
PN1209:
Gerald Austin McHugh, Jr., of Pennsylvania, to be
United States District Judge for the Eastern District of
Pennsylvania
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Considered by Senate.
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 56 - 43. Record Vote Number:
82
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 59 - 41. Record Vote Number:
86
PN1210:
Edward G. Smith, of Pennsylvania, to be United
States District Judge for the Eastern District of
Pennsylvania
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Considered by Senate.
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 75 - 23. Record Vote Number:
83
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 69 - 31. Record Vote Number:
87
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Harry Reid,
at 7:18 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today,
until 9:30 a.m. tomorrow.
