Senate Floor Activity - Wednesday, May 21, 2014

Mr. Edward J. Markey, from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, called the Senate to order at 9:30 a.m., the Chaplain 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, May 21)

H.R. 1036 (Rep. Reichert): To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 103 Center Street West in Eatonville, Washington, as the "National Park Ranger Margaret Anderson Post Office" .

-- Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Carper without amendment. Without written report.

-- Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 385.

-- Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

H.R. 1228 (Rep. Ribble): To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 123 South 9th Street in De Pere, Wisconsin, as the "Corporal Justin D. Ross Post Office Building".

-- Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Carper without amendment. Without written report.

-- Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 386.

-- Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

H.R. 1451 (Rep. Slaughter): To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 14 Main Street in Brockport, New York, as the "Staff Sergeant Nicholas J. Reid Post Office Building".

-- Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Carper without amendment. Without written report.

-- Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 387.

-- Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

H.R. 2391 (Rep. Wagner): To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 5323 Highway N in Cottleville, Missouri as the "Lance Corporal Phillip Vinnedge Post Office".

-- Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Carper without amendment. Without written report.

-- Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 388.

-- Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

H.R. 3060 (Rep. Williams): To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 232 Southwest Johnson Avenue in Burleson, Texas, as the "Sergeant William Moody Post Office Building".

-- Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Carper without amendment. Without written report.

-- Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 389.

-- Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

H.R. 3080 (Rep. Shuster): To provide for improvements to the rivers and harbors of the United States, to provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, and for other purposes .

-- Conference papers: Senate report and manager's statement and message on House action held at the desk in Senate.

S. 162 (Sen. Franken): To reauthorize and improve the Mentally Ill Offender Treatment and Crime Reduction Act of 2004.

-- Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.

S. 2086 (Sen. Thune): To address current emergency shortages of propane and other home heating fuels and to provide greater flexibility and information for Governors to address such emergencies in the future .

-- Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

S.Res. 421 (Sen. Boozman): A resolution expressing the gratitude and appreciation of the Senate for the acts of heroism and military achievement by the members of the United States Armed Forces who participated in the June 6, 1944, amphibious landing at Normandy, France, and commending them for leadership and valor in an operation that helped bring an end to World War II.

-- Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

S.Res. 445 (Sen. Feinstein): A resolution recognizing the importance of cancer research and the contributions of scientists, clinicians, and patient advocates across the United States who are dedicated to finding a cure for cancer, and designating May 2014 as "National Cancer Research Month" .

-- Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.

-- Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

S.Res. 454 (Sen. Murkowski): A resolution recognizing that cardiovascular disease continues to be an overwhelming threat to women's health and the importance of providing basic, preventive heart screenings to women wherever they seek primary care.

-- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

Executive Business (Wednesday, May 21)

PN1185: David Jeremiah Barron, of Massachusetts, to be United States Circuit Judge for the First Circuit

-- Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 43. Record Vote Number: 161

-- Considered by Senate.

PN1235: Damon Paul Martinez, of New Mexico, to be United States Attorney for the District of New Mexico for the term of four years

-- Considered by Senate.

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1245: Elisebeth Collins Cook, of Virginia, to be a Member of the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board for a term expiring January 29, 2020

-- Considered by Senate.

-- 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

-- Considered by Senate.

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 68 - 27. Record Vote Number: 160

PN1517: Deirdre M. Daly, of Connecticut, to be United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut for the term of four years

-- Considered by Senate.

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1518: James Walter Frazer Green, of Louisiana, to be United States Attorney for the Middle District of Louisiana for the term of four years

-- Considered by Senate.

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

Adjournment

By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Harry Reid, at 6:28 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until 10 a.m. tomorrow.