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, November 5, 2015, the
Journal of the proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.
Certain Procedures Dispensed With
Pursuant to the order of Thursday, November 5, 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, November 5, 2015,
the Senate proceeded to a period for the transaction of morning business.
Legislative Business (Monday, November 9)
H.R. 2029 (Rep. Dent):
Making appropriations for military construction,
the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year
ending September 30, 2016, and for other purposes.
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Considered by Senate.
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Amendment pending in Senate.
S.Amdt. 2764 (Sen. Kirk):
To clarify the term "congressional defense
committees."
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Amendment pending in Senate.
S.Amdt. 2766 (Sen. Heller):
To prohibit the use of funds to transfer amounts
from the Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund to any other account in
the Treasury of the United States.
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Amendment SA 2766 proposed by Senator Kirk for Senator Heller to
Amendment SA 2763.
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Amendment SA 2766 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
S.Amdt. 2772 (Sen. Shaheen):
To require the Comptroller General of the United
States to conduct audits relating to the timely access of veterans to
hospital care, medical services, and other health care from the Department
of Veterans Affairs.
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Amendment SA 2772 proposed by Senator Tester for Senator Shaheen to
Amendment SA 2763.
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Amendment SA 2772 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
S. 1004 (Sen. Kirk):
To amend title 36, United States Code, to encourage
the nationwide observance of two minutes of silence each Veterans Day
.
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Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
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Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Monday, November 9)
PN569:
Scott Allen, of Maryland, to be United States
Director of the European Bank for Reconstruction and
Development
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 83 - 0. Record Vote Number:
300
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. McConnell, at
7:00 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
10 a.m. tomorrow.
