Mr. Martin Heinrich, from the State of New Mexico, called the
Senate to order at 12 noon, the Reverend Lisa Schultz of the Church of
Advent, Washington D.C. offered a prayer, and Mr. Heinrich 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 (Sunday, August 8)
H.R. 3684 (Rep. DeFazio):
A bill to authorize funds for Federal-aid highways
, highway safety programs, and transit programs, and for other purposes.
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Considered by Senate.
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Cloture on the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 68 - 29. Record
Vote Number:
313
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Amendment pending in Senate.
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Amendment SA 2131 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
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Amendment pending in Senate.
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Point of order that the amendment violates section 306 of the CBA raised
in Senate with respect to amendment SA 2137.
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Motion to waive all applicable budgetary discipline with respect to
amendment SA 2137 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 64 - 33. Record
Vote Number:
311
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Amendment SA 2137 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 69 - 28. Record
Vote Number:
312
S.Amdt. 2633 (Sen. Carper):
To establish an effective date for the bill.
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Amendment pending in Senate.
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Proposed amendment SA 2633 withdrawn in Senate.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Schumer, at
10:21 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
12 noon tomorrow.
