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 26)
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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Considered by Senate.
S.Amdt. 3801 (Sen. Alexander):
In the nature of a substitute.
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Amendment pending in Senate.
S.Amdt. 3804 (Sen. Alexander):
To modify provisions relating to Nuclear
Regulatory Commission fees.
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Amendment pending in Senate.
S.Amdt. 3805 (Sen. Reid):
To make funding for water management improvement
subject to a condition.
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Amendment SA 3805 proposed by Senator Heller for Senator Reid to
Amendment SA 3801.
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Amendment SA 3805 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 73 - 23. Record
Vote Number:
62
S.Amdt. 3812 (Sen. Merkley):
To provide for funding for wind energy
.
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Amendment SA 3812 proposed by Senator Merkley to Amendment SA 3801.
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Amendment SA 3812 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 54 - 42. Record
Vote Number:
61
S.Amdt. 3820 (Sen. Flake):
To withhold certain funds for the construction of
environmental infrastructure.
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Amendment SA 3820 proposed by Senator Flake to Amendment SA 3801.
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Amendment SA 3820 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 12 - 84.
Record Vote Number:
63
H.R. 2577 (Rep. Diaz-Balart):
Making appropriations for the Departments of
Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for
the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016, 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.Res. 440 (Sen. Grassley):
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate
about the importance of effective civic and government education programs in
schools in the United States.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 441 (Sen. Heitkamp):
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate
that, during Public Service Recognition Week, public servants should be
commended for their dedication and continued service to 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
6:16 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
10 a.m. tomorrow.
