Mr. James Lankford, from the State of Oklahoma, called the
Senate to order at 3 p.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and Mr.
Lankford 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, April 14, 2016, the Journal
of the proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.
Certain Procedures Dispensed With
Pursuant to the order of Thursday, April 14, 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, April 14, 2016,
the Senate proceeded to a period for the transaction of morning business.
Legislative Business (Monday, April 18)
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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Considered by Senate.
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Cloture on the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 89 - 5. Record
Vote Number:
46
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Amendment pending in Senate.
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Amendment SA 3679 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
S.Amdt. 3680 (Sen. Thune):
To strike and replace section 4105
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Amendment pending in Senate.
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Amendment SA 3680 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. McConnell, at
6:36 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
10 a.m. tomorrow.