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 (Tuesday, July 28)
S. 4346 (Sen. Graham):
A bill to amend the Antitrust Criminal Penalty
Enhancement and Reform Act of 2004 to repeal the sunset provision
.
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Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and
passed without amendment by Voice Vote.
S.Res. 660 (Sen. Perdue):
A resolution honoring and commemorating the life
and legacy of Representative John Lewis.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 661 (Sen. Casey):
A resolution recognizing the importance of
independent living for individuals with disabilities made possible by the
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and calling for further action to
strengthen home and community living for individuals with disabilities
.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Voice Vote.
S.Res. 662 (Sen. Udall):
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of
National Public Health Week.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Voice Vote.
Executive Business (Tuesday, July 28)
PN1347:
David Cleveland Joseph, of Louisiana, to be United
States District Judge for the Western District of
Louisiana
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Considered by Senate.
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 55 - 42. Record Vote Number:
143
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 55 - 42. Record Vote Number:
145
PN1605:
Dana T. Wade, of the District of Columbia, to be
an Assistant Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 57 - 40. Record Vote Number:
144
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 57 - 40. Record Vote Number:
146
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Cramer, at
6:09 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
10 a.m. tomorrow.
