Senate Floor Activity - Wednesday, September 26, 2018
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, 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.
