Senate Floor Activity - Thursday, June 19, 2014

Mr. John E. Walsh, from the State of Montana, called the Senate to order at 9:30 a.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and Mr. Walsh 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 19)

H.R. 4412 (Rep. Palazzo): To authorize the programs of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and for other purposes .

-- Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent.

-- Senate returned papers to House by Unanimous Consent.

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.

-- Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate.

-- Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

S. 1603 (Sen. Stabenow): To reaffirm that certain land has been taken into trust for the benefit of the Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatami Indians, and for other purposes.

-- Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

S. 2363 (Sen. Hagan): To protect and enhance opportunities for recreational hunting, fishing, and shooting, and for other purposes .

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

Executive Business (Thursday, June 19)

PN1130: Brian A. Nichols, of Rhode Island, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Peru

-- By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote 6/19/2014.

-- Considered by Senate.

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1292: J. Mark McWatters, of Texas, to be a Member of the National Credit Union Administration Board for a term expiring August 2, 2019

-- By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote 6/19/2014.

-- Considered by Senate.

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1298: Leon Rodriguez, of Maryland, to be Director of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, Department of Homeland Security

-- Motion to proceed to executive session to consideration of nomination agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

-- Cloture motion presented in Senate.

-- By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum under Rule XXII waived.

-- By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote 6/24/2014.

PN1349: Gustavo Velasquez Aguilar, of the District of Columbia, to be an Assistant Secretary of Housing and Urban Development

-- By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote 6/19/2014.

-- Considered by Senate.

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 54 - 38. Record Vote Number: 201

PN1366: Christine E. Wormuth, of Virginia, to be Under Secretary of Defense for Policy

-- By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote 6/19/2014.

-- Considered by Senate.

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1398: Beth Bloom, of Florida, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Florida

-- Motion to proceed to executive session to consideration of nomination agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

-- Cloture motion presented in Senate.

-- By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum under Rule XXII waived.

-- By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote 6/23/2014.

PN1399: Paul G. Byron, of Florida, to be United States District Judge for the Middle District of Florida

-- Motion to proceed to executive session to consideration of nomination agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

-- Cloture motion presented in Senate.

-- By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum under Rule XXII waived.

-- By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote 6/23/2014.

PN1401: Carlos Eduardo Mendoza, of Florida, to be United States District Judge for the Middle District of Florida

-- Motion to proceed to executive session to consideration of nomination agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

-- Cloture motion presented in Senate.

-- By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum under Rule XXII waived.

-- By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote 6/23/2014.

PN1717: Geoffrey W. Crawford, of Vermont, to be United States District Judge for the District of Vermont

-- Motion to proceed to executive session to consideration of nomination agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

-- Cloture motion presented in Senate.

-- By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum under Rule XXII waived.

-- By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote 6/23/2014.

Adjournment

By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Harry Reid, at 6:48 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until 2 p.m. on Monday, June 23, 2014.