Mrs. Joni Ernst, from the State of Iowa, called the Senate to
order at 4 p.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and Mrs. Ernst 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 10, 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 10, 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 10, 2016,
the Senate proceeded to a period for the transaction of morning business.
Legislative Business (Monday, June 13)
S. 2276 (Sen. Fischer):
To amend title 49, United States Code, to provide
enhanced safety in pipeline transportation, and for other purposes
.
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Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
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Senate agreed to the House amendment to the Senate bill by Unanimous
Consent.
S. 2328 (Sen. Wicker):
To reauthorize and amend the National Sea Grant
College Program Act, and for other purposes.
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Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to
Senate bill.
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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Considered by Senate.
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Amendment pending in Senate.
S.Amdt. 4607 (Sen. McCain):
To amend the provision on share-in-savings
contracts.
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Amendment pending in Senate.
Executive Business (Monday, June 13)
PN876:
Jennifer M. O'Connor, of Maryland, to be General
Counsel of the Department of Defense
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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
6:09 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
10 a.m. tomorrow.
