The President pro tempore called the Senate to order at 2 p
.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and the President pro tempore 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, May 1, 2014, the Journal of
the proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.
Certain Procedures Dispensed With
Pursuant to the order of Thursday, May 1, 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, May 1, 2014,
the Senate proceeded to a period for the transaction of morning business.
Legislative Business (Monday, May 5)
H.R. 4120 (Rep. Hoyer):
To amend the National Law Enforcement Museum Act to
extend the termination date.
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Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
S. 2262 (Sen. Shaheen):
To promote energy savings in residential buildings
and industry, and for other purposes.
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Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.
S.Res. 102 (Sen. McCaskill):
A resolution expressing support for the designation
of Saint Louis, Missouri, as the "National Chess Capital" of the United
States to enhance awareness of the educational benefits of chess and to
encourage schools and community centers to engage in chess programs to
promote problem-solving, critical thinking, spatial awareness, and goal
setting.
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Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by
Unanimous Consent.
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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by
Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 434 (Sen. Reid):
A resolution electing Andrew B. Willison as the
Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by
Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 435 (Sen. Reid):
A resolution notifying the President of the United
States of the election of a Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate
.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by
Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 436 (Sen. Reid):
A resolution notifying the House of Representatives
of the election of a Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate
.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by
Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 437 (Sen. Udall, of CO):
A resolution recognizing the historic significance
of the Mexican holiday of Cinco de Mayo.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Monday, May 5)
PN1109:
Peter A. Selfridge, of Minnesota, to be Chief of
Protocol, and to have the rank of Ambassador during his tenure of
service
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
PN1183:
Nancy L. Moritz, of Kansas, to be United States
Circuit Judge for the Tenth Circuit
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 90 - 3. Record Vote Number:
130
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Merkley, at
7:17 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
10 a.m. tomorrow.
