Mrs. Marsha Blackburn, from the State of Tennessee, called
the Senate to order at 9:30 a.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and Mrs
. Blackburn 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, May 8)
S.Res. 196 (Sen. Perdue):
A resolution recognizing the American Peanut
Shellers Association for a century of effective leadership in the peanut
industry and the beneficial work of the peanut industry in the United
States and the State of Georgia.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 197 (Sen. Collins):
A resolution recognizing the roles and
contributions of the teachers of the United States in building and
enhancing the civic, cultural, and economic well-being of 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, May 8)
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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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 72 - 22. Record Vote Number:
101
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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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 77 - 19. Record Vote Number:
102
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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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 79 - 17. Record Vote Number:
100
PN173:
Janet Dhillon, of Pennsylvania, to be a Member of
the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission for a term expiring July 1,
2022
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Considered by Senate.
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 44. Record Vote Number:
103
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 43. Record Vote Number:
104
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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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 54 - 42. Record Vote Number:
99
PN245:
Michael H. Park, of New York, to be United States
Circuit Judge for the Second Circuit
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 43. Record Vote Number:
105
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Considered by Senate.
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate 5/9/2019.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Portman, at
7:00 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
9:30 a.m. tomorrow.
