The President pro tempore called the Senate to order at 10 a
.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 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, May 7)
S.Res. 96 (Sen. Risch):
A resolution commending the Government of Canada
for upholding the rule of law and expressing concern over actions by the
Government of the People's Republic of China in response to a request from
the United States Government to the Government of Canada for the
extradition of a Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. executive
.
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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by
Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 192 (Sen. McConnell):
A resolution to authorize testimony and
representation in State of Nevada v. Lacamera.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 193 (Sen. Wyden):
A resolution designating May 18, 2019, as "Kids to
Parks Day".
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Tuesday, May 7)
PN47:
Spencer Bachus III, of Alabama, to be a Member of
the Board of Directors of the Export-Import Bank of the United States for a
term expiring January 20, 2023
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote 5/8/2019.
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 74 - 24. Record Vote Number:
97
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Considered by Senate.
PN54:
Judith DelZoppo Pryor, of Ohio, to be a Member of
the Board of Directors of the Export-Import Bank of the United States for a
term expiring January 20, 2021
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote 5/8/2019.
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 79 - 19. Record Vote Number:
98
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Considered by Senate.
PN55:
Kimberly A. Reed, of West Virginia, to be
President of the Export-Import Bank of the United States for a term
expiring January 20, 2021
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote 5/8/2019.
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 82 - 17. Record Vote Number:
96
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Considered by Senate.
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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By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote 5/8/2019.
Adjournment
Under the authority of the order of today, at 6:41 p.m,
the Presiding Officer (Ms. McSally in the chair) declared the
Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until 9:30 a.m.
tomorrow.
