Senate Floor Activity - Monday, May 16, 2016
Ms. Lisa Murkowski, from the State of Alaska, called the
Senate to order at 2 p.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and Ms.
Murkowski 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, May 12, 2016, the Journal of the proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.Certain Procedures Dispensed With
Pursuant to the order of Thursday, May 12, 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, May 12, 2016, the Senate proceeded to a period for the transaction of morning business.Legislative Business (Monday, May 16)
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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Considered by Senate.
S.Amdt. 3896 (Sen. Collins):
In the nature of a substitute.
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Amendment pending in Senate.
S.Amdt. 3897 (Sen. Lee):
To prohibit the use of funds to carry out a rule
and notice of the Department of Housing and Urban Development
.
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Amendment pending in Senate.
S.Amdt. 3898 (Sen. Nelson):
Making supplemental appropriations for fiscal year
2016 to respond to Zika virus.
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Amendment pending in Senate.
S.Amdt. 3899 (Sen. Cornyn):
Making emergency supplemental appropriations for
the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016, and for other purposes
.
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Amendment pending in Senate.
S.Amdt. 3900 (Sen. Blunt):
Zika response and preparedness
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Amendment pending in Senate.
S.Amdt. 3903 (Sen. Heitkamp):
To require a report on the economic and
infrastructure effects on airports of collegiate aviation flight training
operations.
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Amendment SA 3903 proposed by Senator Collins for Senator Heitkamp to
Amendment SA 3896.
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Amendment SA 3903 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
S.Amdt. 3909 (Sen. Barrasso):
To allow Indian tribes to use certain funds to
construct housing for certain skilled workers.
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Amendment SA 3909 proposed by Senator Collins for Senator Barrasso to
Amendment SA 3896.
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Amendment SA 3909 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
S.Amdt. 3917 (Sen. Ayotte):
To prohibit the use of funds for the Continuum of
Care program of the Department of Housing and Urban Development unless the
program allows for zero-tolerance recovery housing.
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Amendment SA 3917 proposed by Senator Collins for Senator Ayotte to
Amendment SA 3896.
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Amendment SA 3917 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
S.Amdt. 3919 (Sen. Mikulski):
To provide for safety improvements on transit
systems.
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Amendment SA 3919 proposed by Senator Collins for Senator Mikulski to
Amendment SA 3896.
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Amendment SA 3919 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
S.Amdt. 3921 (Sen. Franken):
To require the United States Interagency Council
on Homelessness to submit a report on improving health and housing outcomes
for chronically homeless individuals, individuals with behavioral health
conditions, and children.
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Amendment SA 3921 proposed by Senator Collins for Senator Franken to
Amendment SA 3896.
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Amendment SA 3921 as modified agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
S.Amdt. 3922 (Sen. Feinstein):
To allow jurisdictions to maintain access to
certain funds deposited in their HOME Investment Trust Fund that would
otherwise expire.
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Amendment SA 3922 proposed by Senator Collins for Senator Feinstein to
Amendment SA 3896.
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Amendment SA 3922 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
H.R. 4957 (Rep. Carson):
To designate the Federal building located at 99 New
York Avenue, N.E., in the District of Columbia as the "Ariel Rios Federal
Building".
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Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 387 (Sen. Wyden):
A resolution congratulating the Historic Columbia
River Highway on its 100th year.
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Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged by Unanimous
Consent.
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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by
Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 403 (Sen. Shaheen):
A resolution designating the week beginning April
24, 2016 as "National Industrial Assessment Center Week" in celebration of
the 40th anniversary of Industrial Assessment Centers.
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Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by
Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 467 (Sen. Wicker):
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of
National Nurses Week, to be observed from May 6 through May 12, 2016
.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Monday, May 16)
PN327:
Paula Xinis, of Maryland, to be United States
District Judge for the District of Maryland
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 34. Record Vote Number:
72
