Mrs. Joni Ernst, from the State of Iowa, called the Senate to
order at 12 noon, the Chaplain offered a prayer, and Mrs. Ernst 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, September
5)
H.R. 6157 (Rep. Granger):
Making appropriations for the Department of Defense
for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2019, and for other purposes
.
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Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House requests a
conference.
Executive Business (Wednesday, September
5)
PN2047:
Elad L. Roisman, of Maine, to be a Member of the
Securities and Exchange Commission for a term expiring June 5,
2023
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 85 - 14. Record Vote Number:
202
Adjournment
Under the authority of the order of today, at 1:18 p.m,
the Presiding Officer (Mrs. Hyde-Smith in the chair) declared the
Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until 12 noon tomorrow
.
