The President pro tempore called the Senate to order at 12
noon, 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 (Tuesday, July 25)
H.R. 1628 (Rep. Black):
To provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II
of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2017
.
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Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by
Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 50. Record Vote Number:
167
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Measure laid before Senate by motion.
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Motion by Senator Donnelly to commit to Senate Committee on Finance with
instructions made in Senate.
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Amendment SA 267 proposed by Senator McConnell.
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Amendment SA 270 proposed by Senator McConnell to Amendment SA 267.
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Point of order that the amendment violates section 311(a)(2)(B) of the
CBA raised in Senate with respect to amendment SA 270.
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Motion to waive all applicable budgetary discipline with respect to
amendment SA 270 rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 43 - 57. Record
Vote Number:
168
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Amendment SA 270 ruled out of order by the chair.
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Amendment SA 271 proposed by Senator Enzi for Senator Paul to Amendment
SA 267.
H.R. 2810 (Rep. Thornberry):
To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2018
for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military
construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to
prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other
purposes.
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Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Enzi, at
9:58 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
9:30 a.m. tomorrow.
