Mr. Christopher Murphy, from the State of Connecticut, called
the Senate to order at 2 p.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and Mr.
Murphy 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 Thursday, April 3, 2014, the Journal
of the proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.
Certain Procedures Dispensed With
Pursuant to the order of Thursday, April 3, 2014,
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 Thursday, April 3, 2014,
the Senate proceeded to a period for the transaction of morning business.
Legislative Business (Monday, April 7)
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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Considered by Senate.
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Passed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 59 - 38. Record Vote
Number:
101
H.Con.Res. 92 (Rep. Barletta):
A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of the
Capitol Grounds for the National Peace Officers Memorial Service and the
National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition.
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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
S. 2195 (Sen. Cruz):
To deny admission to the United States to any
representative to the United Nations who has engaged in espionage activities
against the United States, poses a threat to United States national security
interests, or has engaged in a terrorist activity against the United States
.
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Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
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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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Amendment SA 2960 proposed by Senator Cruz.
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Amendment SA 2960 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
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Amendment SA 2961 proposed by Senator Cruz.
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Amendment SA 2961 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
S. 2199 (Sen. Mikulski):
To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to
provide more effective remedies to victims of discrimination in the payment
of wages on the basis of sex, and for other purposes.
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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.Res. 414 (Sen. Sessions):
A resolution designating April 2014 as "National
Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Awareness Month".
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 415 (Sen. Udall, of NM):
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of
National Public Health Week.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 416 (Sen. Reid):
A resolution authorizing the taking of a photograph
in the Chamber of the United States Senate.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by
Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Monday, April 7)
PN1146:
Mark Bradley Childress, of Virginia, to be
Ambassador to the United Republic of Tanzania
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote 4/7/2014.
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
PN1373:
L. Reginald Brothers, Jr., of Massachusetts, to be
Under Secretary for Science and Technology, Department of Homeland
Security
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote 4/7/2014.
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
PN1457:
Francis Xavier Taylor, of Maryland, to be Under
Secretary for Intelligence and Analysis, Department of Homeland
Security
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote 4/7/2014.
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Menendez, at
7:57 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
10 a.m. tomorrow.
