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.
Legislative Business (Wednesday, September
26)
H.R. 4854 (Rep. Carter):
To amend the DNA Analysis Backlog Elimination Act
of 2000 to provide additional resources to State and local prosecutors, and
for other purposes.
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Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
S. 3508 (Sen. Sullivan):
To reauthorize and amend the Marine Debris Act to
promote international action to reduce marine debris, and for other purposes
.
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Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and
passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
S. 3509 (Sen. Enzi):
To reauthorize the Congressional Award Act
.
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Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and
passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 610 (Sen. Blumenthal):
A resolution urging the release of information
regarding the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks upon the United States
.
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Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged
by Unanimous Consent.
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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by
Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 625 (Sen. Cardin):
A resolution designating the week beginning
September 9, 2018, as "National Direct Support Professionals Recognition
Week".
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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. 654 (Sen. Enzi):
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of
National Retirement Security Week, including raising public awareness of the
various tax-preferred retirement vehicles, increasing personal financial
literacy, and engaging the people of the United States on the keys to
success in achieving and maintaining retirement security throughout their
lifetimes.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 655 (Sen. Menendez):
A resolution recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month
and celebrating the heritage and culture of Latinos in the United States and
the immense contributions of Latinos to the United States
.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Wednesday, September
26)
PN2073:
Peter A. Feldman, of the District of Columbia, to
be a Commissioner of the Consumer Product Safety Commission for a term of
seven years from October 27, 2019
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 49. Record Vote Number:
217
PN2375:
Robert H. McMahon, of Georgia, to be an Assistant
Secretary of Defense
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Motion to proceed to consideration of nomination made in Senate.
