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
The following transactions of morning business occurred on today.
Legislative Business (Wednesday, August
5)
S. 785 (Sen. Tester):
A bill to improve mental health care provided by
the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
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Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
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The committee substitute withdrawn by Unanimous Consent.
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Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
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Amendment SA 2594 proposed by Senator Moran.
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Amendment SA 2594 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 658 (Sen. Durbin):
A resolution calling for a free, fair, and
transparent presidential election in Belarus taking place on August 9, 2020
, including the unimpeded participation of all presidential candidates.
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Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by
Unanimous Consent.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Moran, at
7:49 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
9:30 a.m. tomorrow.
