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 (Wednesday, November
4)
H.R. 2685 (Rep. Frelinghuysen):
Making appropriations for the Department of Defense
for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016, and for other purposes
.
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Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.
S.J.Res. 22 (Sen. Ernst):
A joint resolution providing for congressional
disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule
submitted by the Corps of Engineers and the Environmental Protection Agency
relating to the definition of "waters of the United States" under the
Federal Water Pollution Control Act.
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Considered by Senate.
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Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 44. Record Vote
Number:
297
S.Res. 305 (Sen. Blunt):
A resolution commending and congratulating the
Kansas City Royals on their 2015 World Series victory.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 306 (Sen. Murray):
A resolution designating the week beginning
November 2, 2015, as "National Apprenticeship Week".
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. McConnell, at
6:11 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
9:30 a.m. tomorrow.
