Mr. Rand Paul, from the Commonwealth of Kentucky, called the
Senate to order at 9:30 a.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and Mr.
Paul 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 (Wednesday, October
4)
H.R. 1117 (Rep. Hartzler):
To require the Administrator of the Federal
Emergency Management Agency to submit a report regarding certain plans
regarding assistance to applicants and grantees during the response to an
emergency or disaster.
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Passed Senate without amendment 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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Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to
Senate bill.
S.Res. 147 (Sen. Feinstein):
A resolution commemorating the 25th anniversary of
the 1992 Los Angeles civil unrest.
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Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by
Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 283 (Sen. Grassley):
A resolution designating the week beginning October
15, 2017, as "National Character Counts Week".
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 284 (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 2017 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.
Executive Business (Wednesday, October 4)
PN248:
Eric D. Hargan, of Illinois, to be Deputy Secretary
of Health and Human Services
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Considered by Senate.
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 57 - 38. Record Vote Number:
210
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 57 - 38. Record Vote Number:
211
PN734:
Randal Quarles, of Colorado, to be a Member of the
Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System for the unexpired term of
fourteen years from February 1, 2004
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 62 - 33. Record Vote Number:
212
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Considered by Senate.
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote 10/5/2017.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Crapo, at
4:29 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
9:30 a.m. tomorrow.
