The President pro tempore called the Senate to order at 9:30
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.
Legislative Business (Wednesday, April 20)
H.R. 2028 (Rep. Simpson):
Making appropriations for energy and water
development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30,
2016, and for other purposes.
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Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure withdrawn by
unanimous consent in Senate.
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Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
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The committee substitute withdrawn by Unanimous Consent.
S.Amdt. 3801 (Sen. Alexander):
In the nature of a substitute.
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Amendment SA 3801 proposed by Senator Alexander.
S.Amdt. 3802 (Sen. Schatz):
To modify funding for certain projects of the
Department of Energy.
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Amendment SA 3802 proposed by Senator Alexander for Senator Schatz to
Amendment SA 3801.
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Amendment SA 3802 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 70 - 26. Record
Vote Number:
55
S.Amdt. 3803 (Sen. Ernst):
To eliminate funding for the Appalachian Regional
Commission, the Delta Regional Authority, the Denali Commission, and the
Northern Border Regional Commission.
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Amendment SA 3803 proposed by Senator Alexander for Senator Ernst to
Amendment SA 3801.
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Amendment SA 3803 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 25 - 71.
Record Vote Number:
56
S.Amdt. 3804 (Sen. Alexander):
To modify provisions relating to Nuclear
Regulatory Commission fees.
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Amendment SA 3804 proposed by Senator Alexander to Amendment SA 3801.
S.Amdt. 3811 (Sen. Hoeven):
To prohibit the use of funds relating to a certain
definition.
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Amendment SA 3811 proposed by Senator Alexander for Senator Hoeven to
Amendment SA 3801.
S. 1252 (Sen. Casey):
To authorize a comprehensive strategic approach for
United States foreign assistance to developing countries to reduce global
poverty and hunger, achieve food and nutrition security, promote inclusive,
sustainable, agricultural-led economic growth, improve nutritional outcomes,
especially for women and children, build resilience among vulnerable
populations, and for other purposes.
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Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
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The committee substitute as amended agreed to by Unanimous Consent.
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Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
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Amendment SA 3837 proposed by Senator Fischer for Senator Casey.
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Amendment SA 3837 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
S. 2012 (Sen. Murkowski):
An original bill to provide for the modernization
of the energy policy of the United States, and for other purposes
.
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Considered by Senate.
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Cloture motion on the measure rendered moot in Senate.
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Motion by Senator McConnell to reconsider the vote by which cloture was not
invoked on the measure (Roll Call Vote No. 17) rendered moot in Senate.
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Passed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 85 - 12. Record Vote
Number:
54
S.Res. 433 (Sen. Tillis):
A resolution recognizing linemen, the profession of
linemen, and the contributions of these brave men and women who protect
public safety, and expressing support for the designation of April 18, 2016,
as "National Lineman Appreciation Day".
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 434 (Sen. Stabenow):
A resolution supporting the designation of April
2016 as "Parkinson's Awareness Month".
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
