The President pro tempore called the Senate to order at 10 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
30)
S.Amdt. 948 (Sen. Shelby):
In the nature of a substitute.
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 88 - 5. Record Vote Number:
338
S.J.Res. 52 (Sen. Warner):
A joint resolution providing for congressional
disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule
submitted by the Secretary of the Treasury and the Secretary of Health and
Human Services relating to "State Relief and Empowerment Waivers"
.
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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:
337
S.Res. 377 (Sen. Alexander):
A resolution designating October 30, 2019, as a
national day of remembrance for the workers of the nuclear weapons program
of the United States.
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Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by
Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 389 (Sen. Cassidy):
A resolution calling on Congress, schools, and
State and local educational agencies to recognize the significant
educational implications of dyslexia that must be addressed, and
designating October 2019 as "National Dyslexia Awareness Month"
.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Voice Vote.
S.Res. 390 (Sen. Burr):
A resolution honoring the life, accomplishments,
and legacy of Senator Kay Hagan.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Ms. Collins, at
7:38 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
10 a.m. tomorrow.
