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, October 24, 2019, the
Journal of the proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.
Certain Procedures Dispensed With
Pursuant to the order of Thursday, October 24, 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, October 24, 2019,
the Senate proceeded to a period for the transaction of morning business.
Legislative Business (Monday, October 28)
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.
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.
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Cloture motion on the measure presented in Senate.
S.Amdt. 948 (Sen. Shelby):
In the nature of a substitute.
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Amendment pending in Senate.
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Cloture motion on SA 948 presented in Senate.
S.Amdt. 950 (Sen. Shelby):
To make a technical correction
.
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Amendment pending in Senate.
S.Amdt. 961 (Sen. Cortez Masto):
To require a report relating to the challenges
that food distribution programs face in reaching underserved populations
.
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Amendment SA 961 proposed by Senator Cortez Masto to Amendment SA 948.
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Amendment SA 961 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 90 - 1. Record
Vote Number:
334
S.Amdt. 1019 (Sen. Paul):
To reduce the amounts appropriated to be 2 percent
less than the amount appropriated for fiscal year 2019.
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Amendment SA 1019 proposed by Senator Paul to Amendment SA 948.
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Amendment SA 1019 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 24 - 67.
Record Vote Number:
335
S.Amdt. 1067 (Sen. Jones):
To provide funding for the relending program to
resolve ownership and succession on farmland.
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Amendment SA 1067 proposed by Senator Jones to Amendment SA 948.
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Amendment SA 1067 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 91 - 1. Record
Vote Number:
336
S. 134 (Sen. Toomey):
A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, with
regard to stalking.
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Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
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Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
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Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
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Amendment SA 1196 proposed by Senator McConnell for Senator Toomey.
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Amendment SA 1196 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Monday, October 28)
PN1050:
David M. DeVillers, of Ohio, to be United States
Attorney for the Southern District of Ohio for the term of four
years
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Motion to proceed to executive session to consideration of nomination
agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. McConnell, at
6:54 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
10 a.m. tomorrow.
