Senate Floor Activity - Thursday, June 26, 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 26)

H.R. 2388 (Rep. McClintock): To take certain Federal lands located in El Dorado County, California, into trust for the benefit of the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians, and for other purposes.

-- Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

S. 1799 (Sen. Coons): To reauthorize subtitle A of the Victims of Child Abuse Act of 1990.

-- Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.

-- Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

S.Amdt. 3443 (Sen. Coons): In the nature of a substitute.

-- Amendment SA 3443 proposed by Senator Reid for Senator Coons.

-- Amendment SA 3443 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

S. 2076 (Sen. Boozman): To amend the provisions of title 46, United States Code, related to the Board of Visitors to the United States Merchant Marine Academy, and for other purposes.

-- Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.

-- Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent.

S.Amdt. 3442 (Sen. Boozman): To strike the requirement that the Commander of the United States Transportation Command be a member of the Board of Visitors to the United States Merchant Marine Academy and that a substitute member of the Board be an officer of the United States Transportation Command.

-- Amendment SA 3442 proposed by Senator Reid for Senator Boozman.

-- Amendment SA 3442 agreed to in Senate 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.

S.Res. 490 (Sen. Coons): A resolution commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Cape May-Lewes Ferry.

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

S.Res. 491 (Sen. Boxer): A resolution congratulating the Los Angeles Kings on winning the 2014 Stanley Cup Championship.

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

S.Res. 492 (Sen. Klobuchar): A resolution congratulating "A Prairie Home Companion" on its 40 years of engaging, humorous, and quality radio programming.

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

S.Res. 493 (Sen. Tester): A resolution designating July 11, 2014, as "Collector Car Appreciation Day" and recognizing that the collection and restoration of historic and classic cars is an important part of preserving the technological achievements and cultural heritage of the United States .

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

S.Res. 494 (Sen. McConnell): A resolution relative to the death of Howard H. Baker, Jr., former United States Senator for the State of Tennessee .

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

Executive Business (Thursday, June 26)

PN1066: Jo Emily Handelsman, of Connecticut, to be an Associate Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy

-- Considered by Senate.