The President pro tempore called the Senate to order at 3 p
.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 Monday, May 2, 2016, the Journal of
the proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.
Certain Procedures Dispensed With
Pursuant to the order of Monday, May 2, 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 Monday, May 2, 2016,
the Senate proceeded to a period for the transaction of morning business.
Legislative Business (Monday, May 9)
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.
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Second cloture on amendment SA 3801 not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay
Vote. 50 - 42. Record Vote Number:
66
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Motion by Senator McConnell to reconsider the vote by which the second
motion to invoke cloture on amendment SA 3801 was not invoked (Record
Vote No. 66) entered in Senate.
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Third cloture motion on amendment SA 3801 presented in Senate.
S.Amdt. 3804 (Sen. Alexander):
To modify provisions relating to Nuclear
Regulatory Commission fees.
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Amendment pending in Senate.
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Proposed amendment SA 3804 withdrawn in Senate.
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Amendment SA 3878 proposed by Senator McConnell for Senator Cotton to
Amendment SA 3801.
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Cloture motion on amendment SA 3878 presented in Senate.
H.R. 4238 (Rep. Meng):
To amend the Department of Energy Organization Act
and the Local Public Works Capital Development and Investment Act of 1976 to
modernize terms relating to minorities.
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Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
S. 546 (Sen. Heitkamp):
To establish the Railroad Emergency Services
Preparedness, Operational Needs, and Safety Evaluation (RESPONSE)
Subcommittee under the Federal Emergency Management Agency's National
Advisory Council to provide recommendations on emergency responder training
and resources relating to hazardous materials incidents involving railroads,
and for other purposes.
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Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
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Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
S.Amdt. 3889 (Sen. Heitkamp):
In the nature of a substitute.
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Amendment SA 3889 proposed by Senator Enzi for Senator Heitkamp.
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Amendment SA 3889 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 436 (Sen. Wicker):
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of
World Malaria Day.
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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by
Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 457 (Sen. McConnell):
A resolution relative to the death of Conrad Ray
Burns, former United States Senator for the State of Montana
.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 458 (Sen. Hatch):
A resolution relative to the death of Robert F.
Bennett, former Senator of the State of Utah.
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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 , at 11:31 a.m.,
the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until 3 p.m. on
Monday, May 9, 2016.
