Mr. Ben Sasse, from the State of Nebraska, called the Senate
to order at 10 a.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and Mr. Sasse 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, November
14)
S. 534 (Sen. Feinstein):
To prevent the sexual abuse of minors and amateur
athletes by requiring the prompt reporting of sexual abuse to law
enforcement authorities, and for other purposes.
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Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
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The committee substitute withdrawn by Unanimous Consent.
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Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
S.Amdt. 1584 (Sen. Feinstein):
In the nature of a substitute.
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Amendment SA 1584 proposed by Senator McConnell for Senator Feinstein.
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Amendment SA 1584 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 318 (Sen. Wyden):
A resolution honoring the Portland Thorns FC as the
champion of the National Women's Soccer League in 2017.
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Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by
Unanimous Consent.
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Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by
Unanimous Consent.
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Amendment SA 1585 proposed by Senator McConnell for Senator Wyden.
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Amendment SA 1585 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 331 (Sen. Blunt):
A resolution expressing support for the goals of
National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month by promoting national
awareness of adoption and the children awaiting families, celebrating
children and families involved in adoption, and encouraging the people of
the United States to secure safety, permanency, and well-being for all
children.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Tuesday, November 14)
PN558:
Steven Gill Bradbury, of Virginia, to be General
Counsel of the Department of Transportation
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 47. Record Vote Number:
272
PN919:
David G. Zatezalo, of West Virginia, to be
Assistant Secretary of Labor for Mine Safety and Health
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 45. Record Vote Number:
273
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Considered by Senate.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. McConnell, at
6:21 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
9:30 a.m. tomorrow.
