The President pro tempore called the Senate to order at 3 p
.m., the Chaplain of the House of Representatives, Patrick J. Conroy
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, July 18, 2019, the Journal
of the proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.
Certain Procedures Dispensed With
Pursuant to the order of Thursday, July 18, 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, July 18, 2019,
the Senate proceeded to a period for the transaction of morning business.
Legislative Business (Monday, July 22)
S. 1199 (Sen. Murray):
A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to
revise and extend the poison center network program.
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Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
Executive Business (Monday, July 22)
PN934:
Mark T. Esper, of Virginia, to be Secretary of
Defense
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Considered by Senate.
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 85 - 6. Record Vote Number:
219
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote 7/23/2019.
Adjournment
Under the authority of the order of today, at 6:43 p.m,
the Presiding Officer (Mr. Sullivan in the chair) declared the
Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until 10 a.m. tomorrow
.