The President pro tempore called the Senate to order at 10 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 (Thursday, April 16)
S. 178 (Sen. Cornyn):
To provide justice for the victims of trafficking
.
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Considered by Senate.
S.Amdt. 1120 (Sen. Cornyn):
To strengthen the Justice for Victims of
Trafficking Act by incorporating additional bipartisan amendments
.
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Amendment pending in Senate.
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Cloture motion on amendment SA 1120 withdrawn by unanimous consent in
Senate.
S.Res. 137 (Sen. Kirk):
A resolution congratulating the administration,
staff, students, and alumni of Roosevelt University on the occasion of the
70th anniversary of the University.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 138 (Sen. Reed):
A resolution congratulating the Providence College
Men's Ice Hockey team for winning the 2015 NCAA Division I National
Championship.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 139 (Sen. Inhofe):
A resolution commemorating the 20th anniversary of
the attack on the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Thursday, April 16)
PN56:
Russell C. Deyo, of New Jersey, to be Under
Secretary for Management, Department of Homeland
Security
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 95 - 2. Record Vote Number:
154
PN59:
Jonodev Osceola Chaudhuri, of Arizona, to be
Chairman of the National Indian Gaming Commission for the term of three
years
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
Adjournment
Under the authority of the order of today, at 5:48 p.m,
the Presiding Officer (Mr. Cassidy in the chair) declared the
Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until 2 p.m. on
Monday, April 20, 2015.
