Mr. Thom Tillis, from the State of North Carolina, called the
Senate to order at 3 p.m., the Pastor Andrew Brunson, of Chapel Hill,
North Carolina, offered a prayer, and Mr. Tillis 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 Friday, October 11, 2019, the Journal
of the proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.
Certain Procedures Dispensed With
Pursuant to the order of Friday, October 11, 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 Friday, October 11, 2019,
the Senate proceeded to a period for the transaction of morning business.
Legislative Business (Tuesday, October 15)
S.Res. 322 (Sen. Wicker):
A resolution expressing support for the
designation of the week of September 22 through September 28, 2019, as Rail
Safety Week in the United States, and supporting the goals and ideals of
Rail Safety Week to reduce rail-related accidents, fatalities, and injuries
.
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Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by
Unanimous Consent.
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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by
Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Tuesday, October 15)
PN1042:
Barbara McConnell Barrett, of Arizona, to be
Secretary of the Air Force
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Considered by Senate.
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 84 - 7. Record Vote Number:
314
Adjournment
Under the authority of the order of today, at 6:18 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.
