Mr. Tom Cotton, from the State of Arkansas, called the Senate
to order at 2 p.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and Mr. Cotton 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, April 16, 2015, the Journal
of the proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.
Certain Procedures Dispensed With
Pursuant to the order of Thursday, April 16, 2015,
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, April 16, 2015,
the Senate proceeded to a period for the transaction of morning business.
Legislative Business (Monday, April 20)
H.Con.Res. 34 (Rep. Johnson):
A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of
Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to present
the Congressional Gold Medal to the American Fighter Aces
.
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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
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.
S.Res. 141 (Sen. Burr):
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of
Take Our Daughters and Sons To Work Day.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Monday, April 20)
PN16:
George C. Hanks, Jr., of Texas, to be United States
District Judge for the Southern District of Texas
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 91 - 0. Record Vote Number:
155
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. McConnell, at
6:43 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
10 a.m. tomorrow.