The President pro tempore called the Senate to order at 9:30
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, October
23)
H.R. 3055 (Rep. Serrano):
A bill making appropriations for the Departments
of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year
ending September 30, 2020, and for other purposes.
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Considered by Senate.
S.Amdt. 948 (Sen. Shelby):
In the nature of a substitute.
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Amendment pending in Senate.
S.Amdt. 950 (Sen. Shelby):
To make a technical correction
.
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Amendment pending in Senate.
S.J.Res. 50 (Sen. Schumer):
A joint resolution providing for congressional
disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule
submitted by the Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,
relating to "Contributions in Exchange for State or Local Tax Credits"
.
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Considered by Senate.
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Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 43 - 52. Record Vote Number:
331
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. McConnell, at
6:15 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
10 a.m. tomorrow.
