Mr. Bill Cassidy, from the State of Louisiana, called the
Senate to order at 3 p.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and Mr.
Cassidy 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, March 31, 2016, the Journal
of the proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.
Certain Procedures Dispensed With
Pursuant to the order of Thursday, March 31, 2016,
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, March 31, 2016,
the Senate proceeded to a period for the transaction of morning business.
Legislative Business (Monday, April 4)
H.R. 636 (Rep. Tiberi):
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to
permanently extend increased expensing limitations, and for other purposes
.
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Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.
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Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate.
S. 1890 (Sen. Hatch):
To amend chapter 90 of title 18, United States Code
, to provide Federal jurisdiction for the theft of trade secrets, and for
other purposes.
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Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
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The committee substitute agreed to by Unanimous Consent.
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Passed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 87 - 0. Record Vote
Number:
39
S.Res. 411 (Sen. Coons):
A resolution expressing support for the goals and
ideals of the biennial USA Science & Engineering Festival in Washington, DC,
and designating April 11 through April 17, 2016, as "National Science and
Technology Week".
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 412 (Sen. Klobuchar):
A resolution honoring the life and legacy of the
Honorable Martin Olav Sabo as an outstanding public servant dedicated to the
State of Minnesota and the United States.
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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
6:12 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
10 a.m. tomorrow.
