The President pro tempore called the Senate to order at 10 a
.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.
Legislative Business (Tuesday, June 21)
H.R. 1777 (Rep. Chaffetz):
To amend the Act of August 25, 1958, commonly known
as the "Former Presidents Act of 1958", with respect to the monetary
allowance payable to a former President, and for other purposes
.
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Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged
by Unanimous Consent.
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Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
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Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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Amendment SA 4852 proposed by Senator McConnell for Senator Ernst.
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Amendment SA 4852 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
H.R. 2578 (Rep. Culberson):
Making appropriations for the Departments of
Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year
ending September 30, 2016, and for other purposes.
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Considered by Senate.
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Amendment pending in Senate.
S.Amdt. 4787 (Sen. McCain):
To amend section 2709 of title 18, United States
Code, to clarify that the Government may obtain a specified set of
electronic communication transactional records under that section, and to
make permanent the authority for individual terrorists to be treated as
agents of foreign powers under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of
1978.
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Amendment pending in Senate.
S. 2736 (Sen. Thune):
To improve access to durable medical equipment for
Medicare beneficiaries under the Medicare program, and for other purposes
.
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Senate Committee on Finance discharged by Unanimous Consent.
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Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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Amendment SA 4853 proposed by Senator McConnell for Senator Thune.
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Amendment SA 4853 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
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Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
S.Res. 507 (Sen. Burr):
A resolution designating July 8, 2016, as Collector
Car Appreciation Day and recognizing that the collection and restoration of
historic and classic cars is an important part of preserving the
technological achievements and cultural heritage of the United States
.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.