Mr. Tom Cotton, from the State of Arkansas, called the Senate
to order at 2 p.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and Mr. Cotton 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 Friday, June 3, 2016, the Journal of
the proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.
Certain Procedures Dispensed With
Pursuant to the order of Friday, June 3, 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 Friday, June 3, 2016,
the Senate proceeded to a period for the transaction of morning business.
Legislative Business (Monday, June 6)
S. 2943 (Sen. McCain):
An original bill to authorize appropriations for
fiscal year 2017 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for
military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of
Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and
for other purposes.
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Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by
Unanimous Consent.
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Measure laid before Senate by motion.
S.Amdt. 4206 (Sen. Fischer):
To modify the requirement that the Secretary of
Defense implement measures to maintain the critical wartime medical
readiness skills and core competencies of health care providers within the
Armed Forces.
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Amendment SA 4206 proposed by Senator McCain for Senator Fischer.
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Amendment SA 4206 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 91 - 0. Record
Vote Number:
89
S.Amdt. 4229 (Sen. McCain):
To address unfunded priorities of the Armed Forces
.
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Amendment SA 4229 proposed by Senator McCain.
S.Res. 484 (Sen. McConnell):
A resolution authorizing the taking of a photograph
in the Senate Chamber.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by
Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Monday, June 6)
PN753:
Jennifer Choe Groves, of Virginia, to be a Judge of
the United States Court of International Trade
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
PN755:
Gary Stephen Katzmann, of Massachusetts, to be a
Judge of the United States Court of International Trade
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. McConnell, at
7:06 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
10 a.m. tomorrow.
