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 (Wednesday, June 12)
H.R. 299 (Rep. Takano):
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to
clarify presumptions relating to the exposure of certain veterans who
served in the vicinity of the Republic of Vietnam, and for other purposes
.
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Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
S.Res. 246 (Sen. Scott, of FL):
A resolution honoring the memory of the victims of
the heinous attack at the Pulse nightclub on June 12, 2016
.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 248 (Sen. Kaine):
A resolution honoring the victims of the mass
shooting in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Voice Vote.
S.Res. 249 (Sen. Cardin):
A resolution commemorating the victory of the
University of Maryland in the 2019 National Collegiate Athletic Association
Division I Women's Lacrosse Championship.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Wednesday, June 12)
PN141:
David Stilwell, of Hawaii, to be an Assistant
Secretary of State (East Asian and Pacific Affairs)
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 93 - 4. Record Vote Number:
160
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Considered by Senate.
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote 6/12/2019.
PN215:
Thomas P. Barber, of Florida, to be United States
District Judge for the Middle District of Florida
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 77 - 19. Record Vote Number:
158
PN216:
Pamela A. Barker, of Ohio, to be United States
District Judge for the Northern District of Ohio
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 91 - 5. Record Vote Number:
155
PN221:
Jean-Paul Boulee, of Georgia, to be United States
District Judge for the Northern District of Georgia
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 85 - 11. Record Vote Number:
159
PN237:
Corey Landon Maze, of Alabama, to be United States
District Judge for the Northern District of Alabama
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 62 - 34. Record Vote Number:
156
PN252:
Rodney Smith, of Florida, to be United States
District Judge for the Southern District of Florida
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 78 - 18. Record Vote Number:
157
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Lankford, at
6:48 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
9:30 a.m. tomorrow.
