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, June 4)
S. 2363 (Sen. Hagan):
To protect and enhance opportunities for
recreational hunting, fishing, and shooting, and for other purposes
.
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Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.
S.Res. 218 (Sen. Nelson):
A resolution honoring the legacy of A. Philip
Randolph and saluting his efforts on behalf of the people of the United
States to form "a more perfect union".
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Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by
Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 451 (Sen. Barrasso):
A resolution recalling the Government of China's
forcible dispersion of those peaceably assembled in Tiananmen Square 25
years ago, in light of China's continued abysmal human rights record
.
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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by
Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 463 (Sen. Murray):
A resolution honoring the life, accomplishments,
and legacy of Billy Frank, Jr, and expressing condolences on his passing
.
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Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by
Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 467 (Sen. Cantwell):
A resolution recognizing the 100th Anniversary of
Fishermen's Terminal in the Port of Seattle and celebrating Seattle's rich
maritime heritage and its importance to the United States
.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Wednesday, June 4)
PN1093:
Stefan M. Selig, of New York, to be Under Secretary
of Commerce for International Trade
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By unanimous consent agreement, vote 6/4/2014.
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
PN1197:
Bruce Howe Hendricks, of South Carolina, to be
United States District Judge for the District of South
Carolina
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 95 - 0. Record Vote Number:
172
PN1219:
Mark G. Mastroianni, of Massachusetts, to be United
States District Judge for the District of Massachusetts
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 92 - 2. Record Vote Number:
171
PN1227:
Tanya S. Chutkan, of the District of Columbia, to
be United States District Judge for the District of
Columbia
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 95 - 0. Record Vote Number:
173
PN1612:
Sylvia Mathews Burwell, of West Virginia, to be
Secretary of Health and Human Services
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 67 - 28. Record Vote Number:
174
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Considered by Senate.
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote 6/5/2014.
Adjournment
Under the authority of the order of today, at 5:34 p.m,
the Presiding Officer (Mr. Blumenthal in the chair) declared the
Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until 10 a.m. tomorrow
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