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Senate Floor Activity - Monday, September 26, 2016


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.

The Journal

Pursuant to the order of Thursday, September 22, 2016, the Journal of the proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.

Certain Procedures Dispensed With

Pursuant to the order of Thursday, September 22, 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 Thursday, September 22, 2016, the Senate proceeded to a period for the transaction of morning business.

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 .
-- Considered by Senate.
S.Amdt. 5082 (Sen. Cochran): In the nature of a substitute.
-- Amendment pending in Senate.

S.Amdt. 5083 (Sen. McConnell): To change the enactment date.
-- Amendment pending in Senate.

S.Amdt. 5084 (Sen. McConnell): To change the enactment date.
-- Amendment pending in Senate.

S.Amdt. 5085 (Sen. McConnell): To change the enactment date.
-- Amendment pending in Senate.

S.Amdt. 5086 (Sen. McConnell): To change the enactment date.
-- Amendment pending in Senate.

S.Amdt. 5087 (Sen. McConnell): To change the enactment date.
-- Amendment pending in Senate.

S.Amdt. 5088 (Sen. McConnell): To change the enactment date.
-- Amendment pending in Senate.

S.Amdt. 5089 (Sen. McConnell): To change the enactment date.
-- 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.
-- 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.
-- The committee substitute agreed to by Unanimous Consent.
-- Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

S. 2040 (Sen. Cornyn): To deter terrorism, provide justice for victims, and for other purposes.
-- 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".
-- 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 .
-- 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.
-- 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".
-- 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.
-- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

Adjournment

By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. McConnell, at 5:27 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until 10 a.m. tomorrow.