Senate Floor Activity - Thursday, June 12, 2014
Mr. Brian Schatz, from the State of Hawaii, called the Senate
to order at 9:30 a.m., Rabbi Daniel Ginsberg, Leader of the Yeshiva
Ateres Shmuel in Waterbury, CT offered a prayer, and Mr. Schatz 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 (Thursday, June 12)
H.R. 4660 (Rep. Wolf):
Making appropriations for the Departments of
Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year
ending September 30, 2015, and for other purposes.
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Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.
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Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate.
S.Res. 473 (Sen. Crapo):
A resolution celebrating the 20th Anniversary of
National Men's Health Week.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 474 (Sen. Levin):
A resolution designating June 19, 2014, as
"Juneteenth Independence Day" in recognition of June 19, 1865, the day on
which slavery legally came to an end in the United States
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 475 (Sen. Begich):
A resolution congratulating the Alaska Aces hockey
team on winning the 2014 Kelly Cup as champions of the East Coast Hockey
League.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 476 (Sen. Menendez):
A resolution recognizing the 350th Anniversary of
the founding of the State of New Jersey and honoring the valuable
contributions of people of the Garden State.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Thursday, June 12)
PN1111:
Crystal Nix-Hines, of California, for the rank of
Ambassador during her tenure of service as the United States Permanent
Representative to the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural
Organization
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 41. Record Vote Number:
188
PN1244:
Peter Joseph Kadzik, of New York, to be an
Assistant Attorney General
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Motion to proceed to executive session to consideration of nomination in
Senate by Voice Vote.
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Cloture motion presented in Senate.
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By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum under Rule XXII waived.
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By unanimous consent agreement, vote 6/17/2014.
PN1342:
Stanley Fischer, of New York, to be Vice Chairman
of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System for a term of four
years
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 63 - 24. Record Vote Number:
191
PN1344:
Lael Brainard, of the District of Columbia, to be a
Member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System for a term of
fourteen years from February 1, 2012
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 61 - 31. Record Vote Number:
189
PN1347:
Salvador Mendoza, Jr., of Washington, to be United
States District Judge for the Eastern District of
Washington
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Motion to proceed to executive session to consideration of nomination in
Senate by Voice Vote.
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Cloture motion presented in Senate.
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By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum under Rule XXII waived.
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By unanimous consent agreement, vote 6/16/2014.
PN1348:
Staci Michelle Yandle, of Illinois, to be United
States District Judge for the Southern District of
Illinois
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Motion to proceed to executive session to consideration of nomination in
Senate by Voice Vote.
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Cloture motion presented in Senate.
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By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum under Rule XXII waived.
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By unanimous consent agreement, vote 6/16/2014.
PN1350:
Jerome H. Powell, of Maryland, to be a Member of
the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System for a term of fourteen
years from February 1, 2014
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 67 - 24. Record Vote Number:
190
PN1364:
Michael J. McCord, of Ohio, to be Under Secretary
of Defense (Comptroller)
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
PN1400:
Darrin P. Gayles, of Florida, to be United States
District Judge for the Southern District of Florida
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Motion to proceed to executive session to consideration of nomination in
Senate by Voice Vote.
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Cloture motion presented in Senate.
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By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum under Rule XXII waived.
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By unanimous consent agreement, vote 6/16/2014.
PN1453:
Todd A. Batta, of Iowa, to be an Assistant
Secretary of Agriculture
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
PN1458:
R. Jane Chu, of Missouri, to be Chairperson of the
National Endowment for the Arts for a term of four years
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
