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, September 12, 2019, the
Journal of the proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.
Certain Procedures Dispensed With
Pursuant to the order of Thursday, September 12, 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, September 12, 2019,
the Senate proceeded to a period for the transaction of morning business.
Legislative Business (Monday, September
16)
H.R. 2740 (Rep. DeLauro):
A bill making appropriations for the Departments
of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies
for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020, and for other purposes
.
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Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.
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Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate.
S.Con.Res. 25 (Sen. Coons):
A concurrent resolution recognizing September 11,
2019, as a "National Day of Service and Remembrance".
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Monday, September 16)
PN135:
John Rakolta, Jr., of Michigan, to be Ambassador
to the United Arab Emirates
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Considered by Senate.
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 55 - 27. Record Vote Number:
282
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate 9/17/2019.
Adjournment
Under the authority of the order of today, at 6:22 p.m,
the Presiding Officer (Mr. Boozman in the chair) declared the
Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until 10 a.m. tomorrow
.
