Senate Floor Activity - Tuesday, March 3, 2015
The President pro tempore called the Senate to order at 9:45
a.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and the President pro tempore 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 (Tuesday, March 3)
S.J.Res. 8 (Sen. Alexander):
A joint resolution providing for congressional
disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule
submitted by the National Labor Relations Board relating to representation
case procedures.
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Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by
Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 45. Record Vote Number:
66
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Measure laid before Senate by motion.
S.Res. 94 (Sen. Kaine):
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of
Career and Technical Education Month.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 95 (Sen. Coons):
A resolution designating March 3, 2015, as "World
Wildlife Day".
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Tuesday, March 3)
PN94:
260 nominations in the Coast Guard beginning with
George F. Adams and ending with Andrew H. Zuckerman
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
PN96:
Mark E. Heatherly, in the Air Force, to be
Colonel
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
PN97:
3 nominations in the Air Force beginning with Karis
K. Graham and ending with Marvin Williams
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
PN98:
2 nominations in the Air Force beginning with Jesus
A. Flores and ending with Robert C. Goldtrap
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
PN99:
17 nominations in the Air Force beginning with
Erica R. Austin and ending with Richard G. Stephenson
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
PN100:
16 nominations in the Air Force beginning with
Gerard Irvelt Bazile and ending with Frederick L. Yost
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
PN101:
Stephen L. Nelson, Jr., in the Air Force, to be
Colonel
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
PN102:
8 nominations in the Air Force beginning with Mary
J. Abernethy and ending with Karen B. Steiner
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
PN103:
6 nominations in the Air Force beginning with
Michael D. Ayres and ending with Michelle L. Wagner
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
PN104:
3 nominations in the Air Force beginning with Laura
J. Mcwhirter and ending with Gregg E. Wentworth
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
PN105:
Nicholas J. Zimmerman, in the Air Force, to be
Major
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
PN106:
Eric M. Chumbley, in the Air Force, to be
Lieutenant Colonel
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
PN107:
Scott L. Wilson, in the Air Force, to be
Major
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
PN108:
John P. Hartke, in the Army, to be
Colonel
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
PN109:
37 nominations in the Navy beginning with Alyssa B.
Y. Armstrong and ending with Kari E. Yakubisin
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
PN112:
3 nominations in the Marine Corps beginning with
Jermaine M. Cadogan and ending with Austin E. Wren
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
PN113:
7 nominations in the Marine Corps beginning with
Anthony K. Alejandre and ending with Jonathan R. Risser
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
PN114:
4 nominations in the Marine Corps beginning with
Paul M. Herrle and ending with Robert W. Puckett
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
PN116:
2 nominations in the Marine Corps beginning with
Jay B. Durham and ending with Andrew K. Law
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
PN117:
6 nominations in the Marine Corps beginning with
Daniel H. Cusinato and ending with William C. Volz
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
PN118:
Ryan M. Cleveland, in the Marine Corps, to be
Major
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
PN119:
5 nominations in the Marine Corps beginning with
Nicholas K. Ellis and ending with Kolleen L. Young
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
PN120:
Jonathan L. Riggs, in the Marine Corps, to be
Lieutenant Colonel
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
PN121:
657 nominations in the Marine Corps beginning with
Brett D. Abbamonte and ending with Jason E. Zelley
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
PN123:
David C. Walsh, in the Marine Corps, to be
Colonel
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
PN124:
Scott W. Zimmerman, in the Marine Corps, to be
Lieutenant Colonel
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
PN133:
Kirsten E. Delambo, in the Air Force, to be
Major
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
PN134:
2 nominations in the Air Force beginning with
Salvatore Pelligra and ending with Rebecca A. Bird
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
PN135:
Dell P. Dunn, in the Air Force, to be
Major
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
PN136:
Latrise P. Searson-Norris, in the Air Force, to be
Major
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
PN137:
Fred J. Burpo, in the Army, to be
Colonel
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
PN138:
Paul A. Brisson, in the Army, to be
Colonel
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
PN139:
Mikelle J. Adamczyk, in the Army, to be
Major
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
PN140:
Robert G. Hale, in the Army, to be
Colonel
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
PN141:
John M. Gillis, in the Army, to be
Major
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
PN142:
Andre M. Takacs, in the Army, to be
Major
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
PN143:
Ines H. Berger, in the Army, to be Lieutenant
Colonel
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
PN144:
Rachel A. Passmore, in the Navy, to be Lieutenant
Commander
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
PN145:
2 nominations in the Navy beginning with Justin R.
Miller and ending with James R. Saullo
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
PN146:
Candida A. Ferguson, in the Navy, to be Lieutenant
Commander
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
PN149:
Richard R. Barber, in the Navy, to be
Commander
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
PN171:
Jeffrey B. Krutoy, in the Air Force, to be
Major
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
PN178:
Benigno T. Razon, Jr., in the Navy, to be
Lieutenant Commander
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
PN179:
Donna L. Smoak, in the Navy, to be Lieutenant
Commander
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
PN180:
Fabio O. Austria, in the Navy, to be Lieutenant
Commander
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
PN182:
Shawn D. Wilkerson, Jr., in the Navy, to be
Lieutenant Commander
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
PN183:
Budd E. Bergloff, in the Navy, to be
Captain
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
PN200:
Lt. Gen. Kenneth E. Tovo, in the Army, to be
Lieutenant General
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
