Mrs. Joni Ernst, from the State of Iowa, called the Senate to
order at 3 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.
Legislative Business (Monday, September
26)
H.R. 5325 (Rep. Graves):
Making appropriations for the Legislative Branch
for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017, and for other purposes
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Considered by Senate.
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Amendment pending in Senate.
S.Amdt. 5083 (Sen. McConnell):
To change the enactment date.
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Amendment pending in Senate.
S.Amdt. 5084 (Sen. McConnell):
To change the enactment date.
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Amendment pending in Senate.
S.Amdt. 5085 (Sen. McConnell):
To change the enactment date.
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Amendment pending in Senate.
S.Amdt. 5086 (Sen. McConnell):
To change the enactment date.
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Amendment pending in Senate.
S.Amdt. 5087 (Sen. McConnell):
To change the enactment date.
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Amendment pending in Senate.
S.Amdt. 5088 (Sen. McConnell):
To change the enactment date.
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Amendment pending in Senate.
S.Amdt. 5089 (Sen. McConnell):
To change the enactment date.
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Amendment pending in Senate.
S. 1550 (Sen. Ernst):
To amend title 31, United States Code, to establish
entities tasked with improving program and project management in certain
Federal agencies, and for other purposes.
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Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to
Senate bill.
S. 1886 (Sen. Wicker):
To reauthorize the Integrated Coastal and Ocean
Observation System Act of 2009 and for other purposes.
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The committee substitute agreed to by Unanimous Consent.
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Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
S. 2040 (Sen. Cornyn):
To deter terrorism, provide justice for victims,
and for other purposes.
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Veto message ordered held at the desk.
S.Res. 573 (Sen. Blumenthal):
A resolution designating October 8, 2016, as
"National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day".
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Voice Vote.
S.Res. 574 (Sen. Menendez):
A resolution recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month
and celebrating the heritage and culture of Latinos in the United States and
the immense contributions of Latinos and Latinas to the United States
.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 575 (Sen. Enzi):
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of
National Retirement Security Week, including raising public awareness of the
various tax-preferred retirement vehicles, increasing personal financial
literacy, and engaging the people of the United States on the keys to
success in achieving and maintaining retirement security throughout their
lifetimes.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 576 (Sen. Cassidy):
A resolution calling on Congress, schools, and
State and local educational agencies to recognize the significant
educational implications of dyslexia that must be addressed and designating
October 2016 as "National Dyslexia Awareness Month".
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 577 (Sen. Murkowski):
A resolution commemorating the 50th anniversary of
the Alaska Federation of Natives.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.