The President pro tempore called the Senate to order at 3 p
.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 Thursday, June 18, 2015, the Journal
of the proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.
Certain Procedures Dispensed With
Pursuant to the order of Thursday, June 18, 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, June 18, 2015,
the Senate proceeded to a period for the transaction of morning business.
Legislative Business (Monday, June 22)
H.R. 91 (Rep. Buchanan):
To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct
the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to issue, upon request, veteran
identification cards to certain veterans.
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Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
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Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
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Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
S.Amdt. 2076 (Sen. Blumenthal):
In the nature of a substitute.
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Amendment SA 2076 proposed by Senator McConnell for Senator Blumenthal.
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Amendment SA 2076 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Monday, June 22)
PN67:
Daniel R. Elliott III, of Ohio, to be a Member of
the Surface Transportation Board for a term expiring December 31,
2018
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
PN414:
Peter V. Neffenger, of Ohio, to be an Assistant
Secretary of Homeland Security
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 81 - 1. Record Vote Number:
217
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. McConnell, at
6:38 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
10 a.m. tomorrow.
