<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><daily_senate_floor_activity>
<congress>114</congress>
<session>2</session>
<title>Today's Senate Floor Activity</title>
<date>Wednesday, July 13, 2016</date>
<intro_text>The President pro tempore called the Senate to order at  9:30
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.</intro_text>  

<section type="journal">
<section_title>The Journal</section_title>
<content>Pursuant to the order of yesterday, the Journal of the 
proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date. </content>

</section>
<section type="procedures_dispensed_with">
<section_title>Certain Procedures Dispensed With</section_title>
<content>Pursuant to the order of yesterday,
the morning hour being deemed expired, and the times for the recognition 
of the two leaders being reserved.</content>
</section>
<section type="morning_business">
<section_title>Transaction of Morning Business</section_title>
<content>Pursuant to the order of yesterday,
the Senate proceeded to a period for the transaction of morning business.
</content>
</section>
<section type="legislative_business">
<section_title>Legislative Business (Wednesday, July 13)</section_title>
<document>
<docnum>H.R. 636</docnum> 
<sponsor_name>Rep. Tiberi</sponsor_name> 
<document_title><![CDATA[To amend title 49, United States Code, to extend 
authorizations for the airport improvement program, to amend the Internal 
Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the funding and expenditure authority of the 
Airport and Airway Trust Fund, and for other purposes.]]></document_title>
<document_status_text> 
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
</document_status_text>
<document_status_text> 
Motion by Senator Enzi to agree to the House amendments to Senate 
amendments to H.R. 636 made in Senate.
</document_status_text>
<document_status_text> 
Senate agreed to the House amendments to Senate amendments to H.R. 636 by 
Yea-Nay Vote. 89 - 4. Record Vote Number: 
<vote_number> 127</vote_number> 
</document_status_text>
<document_status_text> 
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
</document_status_text>
</document>
<document>
<docnum>H.R. 5588</docnum> 
<sponsor_name>Rep. Abraham</sponsor_name> 
<document_title><![CDATA[To increase, effective as of December 1, 2016, the 
rates of compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and 
the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation for the survivors of 
certain disabled veterans, and for other purposes.]]></document_title>
<document_status_text> 
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
</document_status_text>
<document_status_text> 
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
</document_status_text>
</document>
<document>
<docnum>S. 524</docnum> 
<sponsor_name>Sen. Whitehouse</sponsor_name> 
<document_title><![CDATA[To authorize the Attorney General and Secretary of 
Health and Human Services to award grants to address the national epidemics 
of prescription opioid abuse and heroin use, and to provide for the 
establishment of an inter-agency task force to review, modify, and update 
best practices for pain management and prescribing pain medication, and for 
other purposes.]]></document_title>
<document_status_text> 
Conference report considered in Senate.
</document_status_text>
<document_status_text> 
Cloture on the conference report to accompany S. 524 invoked in Senate by 
Yea-Nay Vote. 90 - 2. Record Vote Number: 
<vote_number> 126</vote_number> 
</document_status_text>
<document_status_text> 
Senate agreed to conference report to accompany S. 524 by Yea-Nay Vote. 92 
- 2. Record Vote Number: 
<vote_number> 129</vote_number> 
</document_status_text>
<document_status_text> 
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
</document_status_text>
</document>
<document>
<docnum>S. 1555</docnum> 
<sponsor_name>Sen. Hirono</sponsor_name> 
<document_title><![CDATA[To award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, 
to the Filipino veterans of World War II, in recognition of the dedicated 
service of the veterans during World War II.]]></document_title>
<document_status_text> 
Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged by 
Unanimous Consent.
</document_status_text>
<document_status_text> 
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
</document_status_text>
</document>
<document>
<docnum>S. 2893</docnum> 
<sponsor_name>Sen. Grassley</sponsor_name> 
<document_title><![CDATA[To reauthorize the sound recording and film 
preservation programs of the Library of Congress, and for other purposes
.]]></document_title>
<document_status_text> 
Senate Committee on Rules and Administration discharged by Unanimous 
Consent.
</document_status_text>
<document_status_text> 
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
</document_status_text>
<document_status_text> 
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
</document_status_text>

<amendment>
<document type="amendment_to_docnum">
<docnum> S.Amdt. 4973</docnum> 
<sponsor_name>Sen. Blunt</sponsor_name> 
<document_title><![CDATA[To increase the amount of funds authorized to be 
appropriated to the National Recording Preservation Foundation
.]]></document_title> 
<amendment_docnum>  Amendment to S. 2893</amendment_docnum>
<amendment_status_text>
Amendment SA 4973 proposed by Senator Grassley for Senator Blunt.

</amendment_status_text>
<amendment_status_text>
Amendment SA 4973 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

</amendment_status_text>
</document>
</amendment>
</document>
<document>
<docnum>S. 3055</docnum> 
<sponsor_name>Sen. Burr</sponsor_name> 
<document_title><![CDATA[To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide a
dental insurance plan to veterans and survivors and dependents of veterans
.]]></document_title>
<document_status_text> 
Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
</document_status_text>
<document_status_text> 
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
</document_status_text>
<document_status_text> 
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
</document_status_text>
</document>
<document>
<docnum>S. 3207</docnum> 
<sponsor_name>Sen. Schumer</sponsor_name> 
<document_title><![CDATA[To authorize the National Library Service for the 
Blind and Physically Handicapped to provide playback equipment in all 
formats.]]></document_title>
<document_status_text> 
Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and 
passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
</document_status_text>
</document>
<document>
<docnum>S.Res. 532</docnum> 
<sponsor_name>Sen. Gardner</sponsor_name> 
<document_title><![CDATA[A resolution celebrating the 140th anniversary of 
the State of Colorado.]]></document_title>
<document_status_text> 
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and 
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
</document_status_text>
</document>
<document>
<docnum>S.Res. 533</docnum> 
<sponsor_name>Sen. Warner</sponsor_name> 
<document_title><![CDATA[A resolution designating July 26, 2016, as "United 
States Intelligence Professionals Day".]]></document_title>
<document_status_text> 
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and 
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
</document_status_text>
</document>
<document>
<docnum>S.Res. 534</docnum> 
<sponsor_name>Sen. Gardner</sponsor_name> 
<document_title><![CDATA[A resolution relative to the death of William L. 
Armstrong, former United States Senator for the State of Colorado
.]]></document_title>
<document_status_text> 
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and 
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
</document_status_text>
</document>
</section>
<section type="executive_business">
<section_title>Executive Business (Wednesday, July 13)</section_title>
<document>
<docnum>PN1180</docnum> 

<document_title><![CDATA[Carla D. Hayden, of Maryland, to be Librarian of 
Congress for a term of ten years]]></document_title>
<document_status_text> 
By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote 7/13/16.
</document_status_text>
<document_status_text> 
Considered by Senate.
</document_status_text>
<document_status_text> 
Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 74 - 18. Record Vote Number: 
<vote_number> 128</vote_number> 
</document_status_text>
</document>
<document>
<docnum>PN1236</docnum> 

<document_title><![CDATA[Rear Adm. (lh) Christian D. Becker, in the Navy, to
be Rear Admiral]]></document_title>
<document_status_text> 
Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
</document_status_text>
</document>
<document>
<docnum>PN1238</docnum> 

<document_title><![CDATA[Rear Adm. (lh) Bruce L. Gillingham, in the Navy, to
be Rear Admiral]]></document_title>
<document_status_text> 
Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
</document_status_text>
</document>
<document>
<docnum>PN1240</docnum> 

<document_title><![CDATA[Capt. Troy M. McClelland, in the Navy, to be Rear 
Admiral (lower half)]]></document_title>
<document_status_text> 
Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
</document_status_text>
</document>
<document>
<docnum>PN1321</docnum> 

<document_title><![CDATA[Joshua D. Wright, in the Army, to be 
Colonel]]></document_title>
<document_status_text> 
Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
</document_status_text>
</document>
<document>
<docnum>PN1339</docnum> 

<document_title><![CDATA[Phillip W. Neal, in the Army, to be Lieutenant 
Colonel]]></document_title>
<document_status_text> 
Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
</document_status_text>
</document>
<document>
<docnum>PN1465</docnum> 

<document_title><![CDATA[Capt. Ronny L. Jackson, in the Navy, to be Rear 
Admiral (lower half)]]></document_title>
<document_status_text> 
Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
</document_status_text>
</document>
<document>
<docnum>PN1469</docnum> 

<document_title><![CDATA[6 nominations in the Air Force beginning with 
Walter W. Bean and ending with Scott L. Rummage]]></document_title>
<document_status_text> 
Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
</document_status_text>
</document>
<document>
<docnum>PN1470</docnum> 

<document_title><![CDATA[53 nominations in the Air Force beginning with 
Jennifer D. Bankston and ending with William F. Wolfe]]></document_title>
<document_status_text> 
Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
</document_status_text>
</document>
<document>
<docnum>PN1521</docnum> 

<document_title><![CDATA[Rear Adm. Luke M. McCollum, in the Navy, to be Vice
Admiral]]></document_title>
<document_status_text> 
Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
</document_status_text>
</document>
<document>
<docnum>PN1579</docnum> 

<document_title><![CDATA[18 nominations in the Air Force beginning with 
Richard D. Betzold and ending with Jennifer E. Tonneson]]></document_title>
<document_status_text> 
Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
</document_status_text>
</document>
<document>
<docnum>PN1580</docnum> 

<document_title><![CDATA[2 nominations in the Air Force beginning with 
Stefanie L. Shaver and ending with William J. Bridgham]]></document_title>
<document_status_text> 
Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
</document_status_text>
</document>
<document>
<docnum>PN1581</docnum> 

<document_title><![CDATA[Nathan D. Schroeder, in the Army, to be 
Major]]></document_title>
<document_status_text> 
Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
</document_status_text>
</document>
<document>
<docnum>PN1582</docnum> 

<document_title><![CDATA[Renee V. Scott, in the Army, to be 
Major]]></document_title>
<document_status_text> 
Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
</document_status_text>
</document>
<document>
<docnum>PN1583</docnum> 

<document_title><![CDATA[Keith D. Blodgett, in the Army, to be 
Colonel]]></document_title>
<document_status_text> 
Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
</document_status_text>
</document>
<document>
<docnum>PN1584</docnum> 

<document_title><![CDATA[10 nominations in the Army beginning with Jeffrey M
. Alston and ending with Michael J. Turley]]></document_title>
<document_status_text> 
Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
</document_status_text>
</document>
<document>
<docnum>PN1585</docnum> 

<document_title><![CDATA[Steven C. Loos, in the Army, to be 
Major]]></document_title>
<document_status_text> 
Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
</document_status_text>
</document>
<document>
<docnum>PN1586</docnum> 

<document_title><![CDATA[Daniel W. M. Mackle, in the Army, to be 
Colonel]]></document_title>
<document_status_text> 
Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
</document_status_text>
</document>
<document>
<docnum>PN1590</docnum> 

<document_title><![CDATA[Maj. Gen. Steven M. Shepro, in the Air Force, to be
Lieutenant General]]></document_title>
<document_status_text> 
Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
</document_status_text>
</document>
<document>
<docnum>PN1591</docnum> 

<document_title><![CDATA[Brig. Gen. Tammy S. Smith, in the Army, to be Major
General]]></document_title>
<document_status_text> 
Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
</document_status_text>
</document>
<document>
<docnum>PN1592</docnum> 

<document_title><![CDATA[Brig. Gen. Brian E. Alvin, in the Army, to be Major
General]]></document_title>
<document_status_text> 
Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
</document_status_text>
</document>
<document>
<docnum>PN1593</docnum> 

<document_title><![CDATA[Col. Richard J. Heitkamp, in the Army, to be 
Brigadier General]]></document_title>
<document_status_text> 
Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
</document_status_text>
</document>
<document>
<docnum>PN1594</docnum> 

<document_title><![CDATA[Col. Miles A. Davis, in the Army, to be Brigadier 
General]]></document_title>
<document_status_text> 
Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
</document_status_text>
</document>
<document>
<docnum>PN1595</docnum> 

<document_title><![CDATA[Col. Fletcher V. Washington, in the Army, to be 
Brigadier General]]></document_title>
<document_status_text> 
Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
</document_status_text>
</document>
<document>
<docnum>PN1596</docnum> 

<document_title><![CDATA[Col. Nikki L. Griffin Olive, in the Army, to be 
Brigadier General]]></document_title>
<document_status_text> 
Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
</document_status_text>
</document>
<document>
<docnum>PN1597</docnum> 

<document_title><![CDATA[Capt. Darius Banaji, in the Navy, to be Rear 
Admiral (lower half)]]></document_title>
<document_status_text> 
Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
</document_status_text>
</document>
<document>
<docnum>PN1598</docnum> 

<document_title><![CDATA[Capt. Tina A. Davidson, in the Navy, to be Rear 
Admiral (lower half)]]></document_title>
<document_status_text> 
Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
</document_status_text>
</document>
<document>
<docnum>PN1599</docnum> 

<document_title><![CDATA[Capt. Gayle D. Shaffer, in the Navy, to be Rear 
Admiral (lower half)]]></document_title>
<document_status_text> 
Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
</document_status_text>
</document>
<document>
<docnum>PN1600</docnum> 

<document_title><![CDATA[Capt. Frank D. Whitworth, in the Navy, to be Rear 
Admiral (lower half)]]></document_title>
<document_status_text> 
Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
</document_status_text>
</document>
<document>
<docnum>PN1601</docnum> 

<document_title><![CDATA[Capt. Stephanie T. Keck, in the Navy, to be Rear 
Admiral (lower half)]]></document_title>
<document_status_text> 
Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
</document_status_text>
</document>
<document>
<docnum>PN1602</docnum> 

<document_title><![CDATA[2 nominations in the Navy beginning with Capt. 
David A. Goggins and ending with Capt. Douglas W. Small]]></document_title>
<document_status_text> 
Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
</document_status_text>
</document>
<document>
<docnum>PN1603</docnum> 

<document_title><![CDATA[2 nominations in the Navy beginning with Capt. 
Richard D. Heinz and ending with Capt. John T. Palmer]]></document_title>
<document_status_text> 
Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
</document_status_text>
</document>
<document>
<docnum>PN1604</docnum> 

<document_title><![CDATA[15 nominations in the Navy beginning with Capt. 
Carl P. Chebi and ending with Capt. Michael A. 
Wettlaufer]]></document_title>
<document_status_text> 
Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
</document_status_text>
</document>
<document>
<docnum>PN1609</docnum> 

<document_title><![CDATA[Michael P. Lindsay, in the Army, to be 
Major]]></document_title>
<document_status_text> 
Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
</document_status_text>
</document>
<document>
<docnum>PN1610</docnum> 

<document_title><![CDATA[Brando S. Jobity, in the Army, to be 
Major]]></document_title>
<document_status_text> 
Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
</document_status_text>
</document>
<document>
<docnum>PN1611</docnum> 

<document_title><![CDATA[David C. Martin, in the Army, to be 
Major]]></document_title>
<document_status_text> 
Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
</document_status_text>
</document>
<document>
<docnum>PN1612</docnum> 

<document_title><![CDATA[5 nominations in the Navy beginning with Gregory A.
Verlinde and ending with David T. Wright]]></document_title>
<document_status_text> 
Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
</document_status_text>
</document>
<document>
<docnum>PN1613</docnum> 

<document_title><![CDATA[Erol Agi, in the Air Force, to be Lieutenant 
Colonel]]></document_title>
<document_status_text> 
Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
</document_status_text>
</document>
<document>
<docnum>Treaty Doc. 113-6</docnum> 

<document_title><![CDATA[Extradition Treaty between the Government of the 
United States of America and the Republic of Chile]]></document_title>
<document_status_text> 
Committee on Foreign Relations filed written report Ex. Rept. 114-10.
</document_status_text>
</document>
<document>
<docnum>Treaty Doc. 114-10</docnum> 

<document_title><![CDATA[Extradition Treaty between the Government of the 
United States of America and the Government of the Dominican Republic (the 
"Treaty"), signed at Santo Domingo on January 12, 2015]]></document_title>
<document_status_text> 
Committee on Foreign Relations filed written report Ex. Rept. 114-9.
</document_status_text>
</document>
</section>

<section type="adjournment">
<section_title>Adjournment</section_title>
<content>By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Grassley, at 
8:04 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until  
9:30 a.m. tomorrow.</content> 
</section>
</daily_senate_floor_activity>