Mr. Cory A. Booker, from the State of New Jersey, called the
Senate to order at 10 a.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and Mr. Booker
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, May 20)
H.R. 685 (Rep. Johnson):
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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Received in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and
passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
H.R. 1209 (Rep. Olson):
To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the World
War II members of the "Doolittle Tokyo Raiders", for outstanding heroism,
valor, skill, and service to the United States in conducting the bombings of
Tokyo.
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Received in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and
passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
H.R. 2939 (Rep. Kennedy):
To award the Congressional Gold Medal to Shimon
Peres.
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Received in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and
passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
H.R. 3658 (Rep. Granger):
To grant the Congressional Gold Medal, collectively
, to the Monuments Men, in recognition of their heroic role in the
preservation, protection, and restitution of monuments, works of art, and
artifacts of cultural importance during and following World War II
.
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Received in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and
passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
S. 162 (Sen. Franken):
To reauthorize and improve the Mentally Ill
Offender Treatment and Crime Reduction Act of 2004.
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Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.
S.Res. 452 (Sen. Reid):
A resolution to authorize testimony, documents, and
representation in City of Lafayette v. Bryan Benoit.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Tuesday, May 20)
PN1104:
Dana J. Hyde, of Maryland, to be Chief Executive
Officer, Millennium Challenge Corporation
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote 5/20/2014.
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
PN1188:
Gregg Jeffrey Costa, of Texas, to be United States
Circuit Judge for the Fifth Circuit
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 97 - 0. Record Vote Number:
158
PN1266:
Susan McCue, of Virginia, to be a Member of the
Board of Directors of the Millennium Challenge Corporation for a term of
three years
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote 5/20/2014.
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
PN1343:
Stanley Fischer, of New York, to be a Member of the
Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System for the unexpired term of
fourteen years from February 1, 2006
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote 5/21/2014.
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Considered by Senate.
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 62 - 35. Record Vote Number:
159
PN1415:
Mark Green, of Wisconsin, to be a Member of the
Board of Directors of the Millennium Challenge Corporation for a term of two
years
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote 5/20/2014.
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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. Nelson, at
6:50 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
9:30 a.m. tomorrow.
