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, July 16)
H.R. 1528 (Rep. Schrader):
To amend the Controlled Substances Act to allow a
veterinarian to transport and dispense controlled substances in the usual
course of veterinary practice outside of the registered location
.
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Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
H.R. 3212 (Rep. Smith):
To ensure compliance with the 1980 Hague Convention
on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction by countries with
which the United States enjoys reciprocal obligations, to establish
procedures for the prompt return of children abducted to other countries,
and for other purposes.
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Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
S. 2578 (Sen. Murray):
To ensure that employers cannot interfere in their
employees' birth control and other health care decisions
.
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Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.
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Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by
Yea-Nay Vote. 56 - 43. Record Vote Number:
228
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Motion by Senator Reid to reconsider the vote by which cloture was not
invoked on the motion to proceed to the measure (Record Vote No. 228)
entered in Senate.
S.Res. 503 (Sen. Burr):
A resolution designating September 2014 as
"National Child Awareness Month" to promote awareness of charities
benefitting children and youth-serving organizations throughout the United
States and recognizing efforts made by those charities and organizations on
behalf of children and youth as critical contributions to the future of 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. 504 (Sen. Reid):
A resolution to direct the Senate Legal Counsel to
appear as amicus curiae in the name of the Senate in Menachem Binyamin
Zivotofsky, By His Parents and Guardians, Ari Z. and Naomi Siegman
Zivotofsky v. John Kerry, Secretary of State (S. Ct.).
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Wednesday, July 16)
PN1187:
Julie E. Carnes, of Georgia, to be United States
Circuit Judge for the Eleventh Circuit
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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.
PN1225:
Ronnie L. White, of Missouri, to be United States
District Judge for the Eastern District of Missouri
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Considered by Senate.
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 54 - 43. Record Vote Number:
226
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 44. Record Vote Number:
227
PN1476:
Robin L. Rosenberg, 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.
PN1516:
John W. deGravelles, of Louisiana, to be United
States District Judge for the Middle District of
Louisiana
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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.
PN1551:
Andre Birotte, Jr., of California, to be United
States District Judge for the Central District of
California
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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.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Harry Reid,
at 5:34 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today,
until 9:30 a.m. tomorrow.
