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.
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 15)
S. 722 (Sen. Corker):
An Act to Provide Congressional Review and to
Counter Iranian and Russian Governments' Aggression.
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Considered by Senate.
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The committee substitute as amended agreed to by Unanimous Consent.
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Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Yea-Nay
Vote. 98 - 2. Record Vote Number:
147
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
S.Amdt. 240 (Sen. Graham):
To reaffirm the strategic importance of Article 5
of the North Atlantic Treaty to the member nations of the North Atlantic
Treaty Organization and its contribution to maintaining stability
throughout the world.
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Amendment pending in Senate.
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Amendment SA 240 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 100 - 0. Record
Vote Number:
146
S.Amdt. 250 (Sen. Gardner):
To provide an exception for activities of the
National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
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Amendment pending in Senate.
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Amendment SA 250 as modified agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 94 - 6
. Record Vote Number:
145
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Amendment SA 255 proposed by Senator McConnell for Senator Corker.
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Amendment SA 255 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
S. 782 (Sen. Cornyn):
To reauthorize the National Internet Crimes Against
Children Task Force Program, and for other purposes.
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Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 191 (Sen. Alexander):
A resolution designating June 20, 2017, as
"American Eagle Day" and celebrating the recovery and restoration of the
bald eagle, the national symbol 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.
S.Res. 192 (Sen. Feinstein):
A resolution congratulating the Golden State
Warriors for their historic championship victory in the 2017 National
Basketball Association Finals.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 193 (Sen. Kaine):
A resolution commending the bravery of the United
States Capitol Police, the Police Department of Alexandria, Virginia, and
all first responders who protected Members of Congress, their staff, and
others during the shooting on June 14, 2017, at Eugene Simpson Stadium Park
in the Del Ray neighborhood of Alexandria, Virginia.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by
Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Thursday, June 15)
PN179:
Michael W. Preczewski, in the Army, to be
Major
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Motion to proceed to executive session to consideration of nomination
agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
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Considered by Senate.
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Cloture motion presented in Senate.
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By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII
waived.
PN366:
Marshall Billingslea, of Virginia, to be Assistant
Secretary for Terrorist Financing, Department of the
Treasury
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Motion to proceed to executive session to consideration of nomination
agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
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Considered by Senate.
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Cloture motion presented in Senate.
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By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII
waived.
Adjournment
Under the authority of the order of today, at 5:41 p.m,
the Presiding Officer (Mr. Blunt in the chair) declared the Senate
adjourned, under its order of today, until 4 p.m. on Monday, June
19, 2017.
