Mr. Rob Portman, from the State of Ohio, called the Senate to
order at 2:15 p.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and Mr. Portman 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 (Tuesday, May 10)
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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Amendment pending in Senate.
H.R. 4336 (Rep. McSally):
To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide
for the inurnment in Arlington National Cemetery of the cremated remains of
certain persons whose service has been determined to be active service
.
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Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
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Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
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Passed Senate with amendments and an amendment to the Title by Unanimous
Consent.
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Amendment SA 3894 proposed by Senator McConnell for Senator Ernst.
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Amendment SA 3894 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
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Amendment SA 3895 proposed by Senator McConnell for Senator Ernst.
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Amendment SA 3895 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
H.R. 4923 (Rep. Brady):
To establish a process for the submission and
consideration of petitions for temporary duty suspensions and reductions,
and for other purposes.
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Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
S. 1352 (Sen. Casey):
To increase Federal Pell Grants for the children of
fallen public safety officers, and for other purposes.
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Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by
Unanimous Consent.
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Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 418 (Sen. Collins):
A resolution recognizing Hafsat Abiola, Khanim
Latif, Yoani Sanchez, and Akanksha Hazari for their selflessness and
dedication to their respective causes, and for other purposes
.
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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by
Unanimous Consent.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. McConnell, at
6:17 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
9:30 a.m. tomorrow.
