Senate Floor Activity - Thursday, June 8, 2017

Mr. Luther Strange, from the State of Alabama, called the Senate to order at 9:30 a.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and Mr. Strange 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 yesterday, the Journal of the proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.

Certain Procedures Dispensed With

Pursuant to the order of yesterday, 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 yesterday, the Senate proceeded to a period for the transaction of morning business.

Legislative Business (Thursday, June 8)

S. 722 (Sen. Corker): To impose sanctions with respect to Iran in relation to Iran's ballistic missile program, support for acts of international terrorism, and violations of human rights, and for other purposes.

-- Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate.

S. 826 (Sen. Barrasso): To reauthorize the Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program and certain wildlife conservation funds, to establish prize competitions relating to the prevention of wildlife poaching and trafficking , wildlife conservation, the management of invasive species, and the protection of endangered species, and for other purposes .

-- Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

S.J.Res. 45 (Sen. Wyden): A joint resolution condemning the deadly attack on May 26, 2017, in Portland, Oregon, expressing deepest condolences to the families and friends of the victims, and supporting efforts to overcome hatred, bigotry, and violence.

-- Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

S.Res. 115 (Sen. Moran): A resolution commemorating the 100th anniversary of the 1st Infrantry Division.

-- Senate Committee on Armed Services discharged by Unanimous Consent.

-- Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.

-- Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.

S.Amdt. 227 (Sen. Moran): To provide a complete substitute .

-- Amendment SA 227 proposed by Senator McConnell for Senator Moran.

-- Amendment SA 227 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

S.Amdt. 228 (Sen. Moran): To provide a complete substitute .

-- Amendment SA 228 proposed by Senator McConnell for Senator Moran.

-- Amendment SA 228 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

S.Res. 188 (Sen. Corker): A resolution condemning the recent terrorist attacks in the United Kingdom, the Philippines, Indonesia, Egypt, Iraq, Australia, and Iran and offering thoughts and prayers and sincere condolences to all of the victims, their families, and the people of their countries.

-- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

S.Res. 189 (Sen. Wyden): A resolution designating the week of June 5 through June 11, 2017, as "Hemp History Week".

-- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

Executive Business (Thursday, June 8)

PN349: Scott P. Brown, of New Hampshire, to be Ambassador to New Zealand, and to serve concurrently and without additional compensation as Ambassador to the Independent State of Samoa

-- By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote 6/8/2017.

-- Considered by Senate.

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 94 - 4. Record Vote Number: 141

PN359: 8 nominations in the Foreign Service beginning with Fred Aziz and ending with Nathalie Scharf

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN360: 12 nominations in the Foreign Service beginning with David Gossack and ending with Pamela Ward

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

Adjournment

By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. McConnell, at 5:43 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until 4 p.m. on Monday, June 12, 2017.