The President pro tempore called the Senate to order at 1:45
p.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, November
16)
H.R. 8404 (Rep. Nadler):
A bill to repeal the Defense of Marriage Act and
ensure respect for State regulation of marriage, and for other purposes.
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Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate.
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Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure invoked in Senate by
Yea-Nay Vote. 62 - 37. Record Vote Number:
356
H.R. 8454 (Rep. Blumenauer):
A bill to expand research on cannabidiol and
marijuana, and for other purposes.
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Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
S.Res. 820 (Sen. Blunt):
A resolution honoring the 100th anniversary of the
Reserve Officers Association, now known as the Reserve Organization of
America.
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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. 827 (Sen. Feinstein):
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of
National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
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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
Voice Vote.
S.Res. 836 (Sen. Tester):
A resolution permitting the collection of clothing
, toys, food, and housewares during the holiday season for charitable
purposes in Senate buildings.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by
Unanimous Consent.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Schumer, at
6:58 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
10 a.m. tomorrow.
