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, November
13)
S. 2851 (Sen. Blunt):
A bill to amend section 442 of title 18, United
States Code, to exempt certain interests in mutual funds, unit investment
trusts, employee benefit plans, and retirement plans from conflict of
interest limitations for the Government Publishing Office
.
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Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and
passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Wednesday, November
13)
PN410:
Chad F. Wolf, of Virginia, to be Under Secretary
for Strategy, Policy, and Plans, Department of Homeland
Security
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 54 - 41. Record Vote Number:
354
PN1054:
Steven J. Menashi, of New York, to be United
States Circuit Judge for the Second Circuit
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 44. Record Vote Number:
355
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Considered by Senate.
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate 11/14/2019.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Lankford, at
6:40 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
10 a.m. tomorrow.
