The President pro tempore called the Senate to order at 10 a
.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and Mr. Leahy 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 (Tuesday, April 8)
H.Con.Res. 90 (Rep. Meehan):
A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of
Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony as part of
the commemoration of the days of remembrance of victims of the Holocaust
.
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Received in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment 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.
S.Res. 361 (Sen. Cardin):
A resolution recognizing the threats to freedom of
the press and expression in the People's Republic of China and urging the
Government of the People's Republic of China to take meaningful steps to
improve freedom of expression as fitting of a responsible international
stakeholder.
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Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
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Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and with a preamble by
Unanimous Consent.
S.Amdt. 2969 (Sen. Cardin):
To make a technical correction
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Amendment SA 2969 proposed by Senator Reid for Senator Cardin.
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Amendment SA 2969 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Tuesday, April 8)
PN1051:
Frank G. Klotz, of Virginia, to be Under Secretary
for Nuclear Security
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote on 4/8/2014.
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
PN1074:
Neil Gregory Kornze, of Nevada, to be Director of
the Bureau of Land Management
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote on 4/8/2014.
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 71 - 28. Record Vote Number:
102
PN1156:
David Weil, of Massachusetts, to be Administrator
of the Wage and Hour Division, Department of Labor
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Motion to proceed to executive session to consideration of nomination
agreed to in Senate by Voice.
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Cloture motion presented in Senate.
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By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum under Rule XXII be waived.
PN1182:
Michelle T. Friedland, 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
agreed to in Senate by Voice.
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Cloture motion presented in Senate.
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By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum under Rule XXII be waived.
PN1403:
Gen. Paul J. Selva, in the Air Force, to be
General
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
Adjournment
Under the authority of the order of today, at 7:49 p.m,
the Presiding Officer (Mr. Donnelly in the chair) declared the
Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until 10 a.m. tomorrow
.
