The President pro tempore called the Senate to order at 3 p
.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and the President pro tempore 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 Thursday, May 2, 2019, the Journal of
the proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.
Certain Procedures Dispensed With
Pursuant to the order of Thursday, May 2, 2019,
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 Thursday, May 2, 2019,
the Senate proceeded to a period for the transaction of morning business.
Legislative Business (Monday, May 6)
S.Res. 162 (Sen. Warren):
A resolution supporting the designation of April
2019 as "National Donate Life Month".
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Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by
Unanimous Consent.
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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by
Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 190 (Sen. Cardin):
A resolution promoting minority health awareness
and supporting the goals and ideals of National Minority Health Month in
April 2019, which include bringing attention to the health disparities
faced by minority populations of the United States such as American Indians
, Alaska Natives, Asian Americans, African Americans, Hispanics, and Native
Hawaiians or other Pacific Islanders.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and passed without amendment and with
a preamble by Voice Vote.
S.Res. 191 (Sen. Rubio):
A resolution supporting the designation of the
week of May 5 through May 11, 2019, as "National Small Business Week" and
commending the entrepreneurial spirit of small business owners in the
United States and the impact that small business owners have on their
communities.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Monday, May 6)
PN220:
Joseph F. Bianco, of New York, to be United States
Circuit Judge for the Second Circuit
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Considered by Senate.
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 40. Record Vote Number:
95
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate 5/7/2019.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. McConnell, at
6:53 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
10 a.m. tomorrow.
