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 (Tuesday, April 5)
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 measure considered in Senate.
S.Res. 406 (Sen. Mikulski):
A resolution recognizing the Girl Scouts of the
United States of America on the 100th Anniversary of the Girl Scout Gold
Award, the highest award in the Girl Scouts, which has stood for excellence
and leadership for girls everywhere since 1916.
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Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by
Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 413 (Sen. Burr):
A resolution designating April 5, 2016, as "Gold
Star Wives Day".
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Tuesday, April 5)
PN741:
John E. Sparks, of Virginia, to be a Judge of the
United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces for the term of fifteen
years to expire on the date prescribed by law
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. McConnell, at
5:08 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
10 a.m. tomorrow.
