Mr. Tim Kaine, from the Commonwealth of Virginia, called the
Senate to order at 2 p.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and Mr. Kaine
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 Thursday, July 17, 2014, the Journal
of the proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.
Certain Procedures Dispensed With
Pursuant to the order of Thursday, July 17, 2014,
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 Thursday, July 17, 2014,
the Senate proceeded to a period for the transaction of morning business.
Legislative Business (Monday, July 21)
S. 2569 (Sen. Walsh):
To provide an incentive for businesses to bring
jobs back to America.
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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. 509 (Sen. Mikulski):
A resolution honoring the extraordinary and
courageous life of Mattie Stepanek.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Monday, July 21)
PN1118:
Michael Anderson Lawson, of California, for the
rank of Ambassador during his tenure of service as Representative of the
United States of America on the Council of the International Civil Aviation
Organization
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
PN1129:
Eunice S. Reddick, of the District of Columbia, to
be Ambassador to the Republic of Niger
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
PN1187:
Julie E. Carnes, of Georgia, to be United States
Circuit Judge for the Eleventh Circuit
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 94 - 0. Record Vote Number:
233
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Durbin, at
7:24 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
10 a.m. tomorrow.
