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Senate Floor Activity - Wednesday, July 23, 2014

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 23)

S. 2569 (Sen. Walsh): To provide an incentive for businesses to bring jobs back to America.
-- Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate.
-- Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 93 - 7. Record Vote Number: 240

S.J.Res. 40 (Sen. Leahy): A joint resolution providing for the appointment of Michael Lynton as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.
-- Senate Committee on Rules and Administration discharged by Unanimous Consent.
-- Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

S.Res. 489 (Sen. Kirk): A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of "Growth Awareness Week".
-- Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
-- Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
-- Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Amdt. 3623 (Sen. Kirk): To amend the preamble.
-- Amendment SA 3623 proposed by Senator Casey for Senator Kirk.
-- Amendment SA 3623 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.


S.Res. 500 (Sen. Shaheen): A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate with respect to enhanced relations with the Republic of Moldova and support for the Republic of Moldova's territorial integrity.
-- Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.

S.Res. 501 (Sen. Ayotte): A resolution commemorating the 20th anniversary of the Wright Museum of WWII History in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire .
-- Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
-- Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

S.Res. 514 (Sen. Merkley): A resolution designating the week of August 10 through August 16, 2014, as "National Nurse-Managed Health Clinic Week" .
-- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

S.Res. 515 (Sen. Casey): A resolution designating July 24, 2014, as "International Self-Care Day".
-- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

S.Res. 516 (Sen. Reid): A resolution to authorize testimony, document production, and representation in State of North Dakota v. Beatrice Quill .
-- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

Executive Business (Wednesday, July 23)

PN1052: Madelyn R. Creedon, of Indiana, to be Principal Deputy Administrator, National Nuclear Security Administration
-- Considered by Senate.
-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1323: Maj. Gen. Partrick J. Donahue II, in the Army, to be Lieutenant General
-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1459: Julia Akins Clark, of Maryland, to be General Counsel of the Federal Labor Relations Authority for a term of five years
-- Considered by Senate.
-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1506: Andrew H. Schapiro, of Illinois, to be Ambassador to the Czech Republic
-- Considered by Senate.
-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1572: Col. Lee E. Payne, in the Air Force, to be Brigadier General
-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1575: Col. Ricky N. Rupp, in the Air Force, to be Brigadier General
-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1576: Col. Walter J. Lindsley, in the Air Force, to be Brigadier General
-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1619: Brig. Gen. John L. Gronski, in the Army, to be Major General
-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1668: 364 nominations in the Air Force beginning with John T. Aalborg, Jr. and ending with Michael A. Zrostlik
-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1670: 62 nominations in the Air Force beginning with Roy G. Allen III and ending with John M. Williamson
-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1699: Brig. Gen. Mark A. Brown, in the Air Force, to be Major General
-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1700: Brig. Gen. Roger W. Teague, in the Air Force, to be Major General
-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1744: Joseph F. Dunford, Jr., in the Marine Corps, to be General
-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1780: Lt. Gen. Joseph L. Votel, in the Army, to be General
-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1803: Gen. John F. Campbell, in the Army, to be General
-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1809: Adm. William E. Gortney, in the Navy, to be Admiral
-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1817: 5 nominations in the Army beginning with Curtis L. Abendroth and ending with Michael J. Wise
-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1818: Brian C. Copeland, in the Army, to be Colonel
-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1819: 3 nominations in the Army beginning with Paul E. Linzey and ending with Gary L. Taylor
-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1820: 7 nominations in the Army beginning with Joel R. Burke and ending with Michael J. Wright
-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1821: Norman A. Hetzler, in the Army, to be Colonel
-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1822: 2 nominations in the Army beginning with Steven F. Finder and ending with Daniel H. Aldana
-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1823: Jason S. Hetzel, in the Army, to be Major
-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1824: Felipe O. Blanding, Sr., in the Army, to be Major
-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1825: Douglas T. Mo, in the Army, to be Major
-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1826: Jody M. Powers, in the Navy, to be Commander
-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1827: James R. Powers, Jr., in the Navy, to be Lieutenant Commander
-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1828: Christopher D. Snyder, in the Navy, to be Lieutenant Commander
-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1829: Richard Jimenez, Jr., in the Navy, to be Lieutenant Commander
-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1830: 3 nominations in the Navy beginning with Jaime A. Quejada and ending with Stephen S. Donohoe
-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1831: Timika B. Lindsay, in the Navy, to be Captain
-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1832: Christopher A. Middleton, in the Navy, to be Captain
-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1834: Maj. Gen. James K. McLaughlin, in the Air Force, to be Lieutenant General
-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1835: Gen. Daniel B. Allyn, in the Army, to be General
-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1836: Lt. Gen. Mark A. Milley, in the Army, to be General
-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1837: Maj. Gen. Sean B. MacFarland, in the Army, to be Lieutenant General
-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1857: Lt. Gen. Lori J. Robinson, in the Air Force, to be General
-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1858: Gen. Herbert J. Carlisle, in the Air Force, to be General
-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1859: Lt. Gen. Frederick B. Hodges, in the Army, to be Lieutenant General
-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1860: Mark D. Levin, in the Air Force, to be Lieutenant Colonel
-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1861: 2 nominations in the Air Force beginning with Craig H. Rhyne and ending with David E. Vizurraga
-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1862: 3 nominations in the Air Force beginning with Steven E. Koehl and ending with Christopher Young
-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1863: Ruben J. Vazquez, in the Army, to be Major
-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1864: 3 nominations in the Navy beginning with Joseph S. Gondusky and ending with Hasan A. Hobbs
-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1865: Richard A. Portillo, in the Navy, to be Commander
-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1866: Henry S. Thrift III, in the Navy, to be Lieutenant Commander
-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1867: Leah M. Tunnell, in the Navy, to be Lieutenant Commander
-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1868: Travelyan M. Walker, in the Navy, to be Lieutenant Commander
-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

Adjournment

By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Blumenthal, at 7:26 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until 9:30 a.m. tomorrow.