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Saturday, December 13, 2014
Daily Digest
HIGHLIGHTS
Senate agreed to the motion to concur in the amendment of the
House of Representatives to the amendment of the Senate to H.R.
83, Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act.
Senate
Chamber Action
Routine Proceedings, pages S6795-S6820
Measures Introduced: One resolution was introduced as follows: S.J. Res. 47.
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Measures Reported:
S.J. Res. 47, to authorize the limited use of the United States Armed Forces against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, with a preamble. (S. Rept. No. 113-323)
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Measures Passed:
Further Continuing Appropriations: Senate passed H.J. Res. 131, making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2015.
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Prior to the consideration of this measure, Senate took the following action:
By 52 yeas to 41 nays (Vote No. 336), Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Legislative Session.
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Enrollment Correction: Senate agreed to H. Con. Res. 122, providing for a correction in the enrollment of H.R. 83.
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Amended Provisions for the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012: Senate passed H.R. 2591, to amend certain provisions of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012.
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Russian Federation Sanctions: Senate passed H.R. 5859, to impose sanctions with respect to the Russian Federation, to provide additional assistance to Ukraine.
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House Messages:
Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act: By 56 yeas to 40 nays (Vote No. 354), Senate agreed to the motion to concur in the amendment of the House of Representatives to the amendment of the Senate to H.R. 83, making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2015, after taking action on the following motions and amendments proposed thereto:
Pages S6796-97, S6809-14
Withdrawn:
Reid motion to concur in the amendment of the House to the amendment of the Senate to the bill, with Reid Amendment No. 4100 (to the amendment of the House to the amendment of the Senate to the bill), to change the enactment date.
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During consideration of this measure today, Senate also took the following action:
By 77 yeas to 19 nays (Vote No. 352), three-fifths of those Senators duly chosen and sworn, having voted in the affirmative, Senate agreed to the motion to close further debate on the motion to concur in the amendment of the House to the amendment of the Senate to the bill.
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Reid motion to refer the message of the House on the bill to the Committee on Appropriations, with instructions, Reid Amendment No. 4102, to change the enactment date, fell when cloture was invoked on the motion to concur in the amendment of the House to the amendment of the Senate to the bill.
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Reid Amendment No. 4103 (to (the instructions) Amendment No. 4102), of a perfecting nature, fell when Reid motion to refer the message of the House on the bill to the Committee on Appropriations, with instructions, Reid Amendment No. 4102, to change the enactment date fell.
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Reid Amendment No. 4104 (to Amendment No. 4103), of a perfecting nature, fell when Reid Amendment No. 4103 (to (the instructions) Amendment No. 4102), of a perfecting nature fell.
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On page D1130, December 13, 2014, the following language appears: Reid motion to refer the message of the House on the bill to the Committee on Appropriations, with instructions, Reid Amendment No. 4102, to change the enactment date, fell when cloture was invoked on the motion to concur in the amendment of the House to the amendment of the Senate to the bill. Pages S6809-
10 Reid Amendment No. 4103 (to (the instructions) Amendment No. 4102), of a perfecting nature, fell when Reid motion to refer the message of the House on the bill to the Committee on Appropriations, with instructions, Reid Amendment No. 4102, to change the enactment date fell. Page S6813 Reid Amendment No. 4104
(to Amendment No. 4103), of a perfecting nature, fell when Reid Amendment No. 4103 (to (the instructions) Amendment No. 4102), of a perfecting nature fell. Page S6813
The online Record has been corrected to read: Reid motion to refer the message of the House on the bill to the Committee on Appropriations, with instructions, Reid Amendment No. 4102, to change the enactment date, fell when cloture was invoked on the motion to concur in the amendment of the House to the amendment of the Senate to the bill. Page S6810 Reid Amendment No. 4103 (to
(the instructions) Amendment No. 4102), of a perfecting nature, fell when Reid motion to refer the message of the House on the bill to the Committee on Appropriations, with instructions, Reid Amendment No. 4102, to change the enactment date fell. Page S6810 Reid Amendment No. 4104 (to Amendment No. 4103), of a perfecting nature, fell when Reid Amendment No. 4103 (to (the instructions) Amendment No. 4102), of a perfecting nature fell. Page S6810
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By 22 yeas to 74 nays (Vote No. 353), Senate determined that the point of order against Division L of the amendment of the House of Representatives to the amendment of the Senate to the bill, as being in violation of the separation of powers embodied in the vesting clause of article I, section 1, and article II, section 1, the enumerated powers of Congress, stated in article I, section 8, and the requirement that the President take care that the laws be faithfully executed as states in article II, section 3 of the United States Constitution, was not well-taken.
Page S6813
Reid Amendment No. 4101 (to Amendment No. 4100), of a perfecting nature, fell when Reid motion to concur in the amendment of the House to the amendment of the Senate to the bill, with Reid Amendment No. 4100, was withdrawn.
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Enrollment of H.R. 3979--Agreement: A unanimous-consent agreement was reached providing that Senator Levin be authorized to sign the enrollment of H.R. 3979, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2015 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year.
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Saldana Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the nomination of Sarah R. Saldana, of Texas, to be an Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security.
Page S6797
A motion was entered to close further debate on the nomination, and, in accordance with the provisions of Rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Senate, a vote on cloture will occur on Monday, December 15, 2014.
Page S6797
Prior to the consideration of this nomination, Senate took the following action:
By 48 yeas to 35 nays (Vote No. 327), Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Executive Session to consider the nomination.
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Colvin Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the nomination of Carolyn Watts Colvin, of Maryland, to be Commissioner of Social Security.
Page S6798
A motion was entered to close further debate on the nomination, and, in accordance with the provisions of rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Senate, a vote on cloture will occur upon disposition of the nomination of Sarah R. Saldana, of Texas, to be an Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security.
Page S6798
Prior to the consideration of this nomination, Senate took the following action:
By 52 yeas to 40 nays (Vote No. 328), Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Legislative Session.
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By 52 yeas to 41 nays (Vote No. 329), Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Executive Session to consider the nomination.
Page S6797
Subsequently, the motion to invoke cloture on the nomination was withdrawn.
Page S6797
Murthy Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the nomination of Vivek Hallegere Murthy, of Massachusetts, to be Medical Director in the Regular Corps of the Public Health Service and to be Surgeon General of the Public Health Service.
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A motion was entered to close further debate on the nomination, and, in accordance with the provisions of rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Senate, a vote on cloture will occur upon disposition of the nomination of Carolyn Watts Colvin, of Maryland, to be Commissioner of Social Security.
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Prior to the consideration of this nomination, Senate took the following action:
By 51 yeas to 41 nays (Vote No. 330), Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Legislative Session.
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By 52 yeas to 40 nays (Vote No. 331), Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Executive Session to consider the nomination.
Pages S6798-99
Blinken Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the nomination of Antony Blinken, of New York, to be Deputy Secretary of State.
Pages S6799-6800
A motion was entered to close further debate on the nomination, and, in accordance with the provisions of rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Senate, a vote on cloture will occur upon disposition of the nomination of Vivek Hallegere Murthy, of Massachusetts, to be Medical Director in the Regular Corps of the Public Health Service and to be Surgeon General of the Public Health Service.
Page S6799
Prior to the consideration of this nomination, Senate took the following action:
By 52 yeas to 41 nays (Vote No. 332), Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Legislative Session.
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By 52 yeas to 41 nays (Vote No. 333), Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Executive Session to consider the nomination.
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Rose Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the nomination of Frank A. Rose, of Massachusetts, to be an Assistant Secretary of State (Verification and Compliance).
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On page D1131, December 13, 2014, the following language appears: By 48 yeas to 35 nays (Vote No. 327), Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Executive Session to consider the nomination. Pages S6796-97 . . . . . Subsequently, the motion to invoke cloture on the nomination was withdrawn. Page S6797 . . . .
. Blinken Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the nomination of Antony Blinken, of New York, to be Deputy Secretary of State. Page S6799 . . . . . Rose Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the nomination of Frank A. Rose, of Massachusetts, to be an Assistant Secretary of State (Verification and Compliance). Page S6800
The online Record has been corrected to read: By 48 yeas to 35 nays (Vote No. 327), Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Executive Session to consider the nomination. Page S6797 . . . . . Subsequently, the motion to invoke cloture on the nomination was withdrawn. Page S6817 . . . . . Blinken Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the nomination of Antony Blinken, of New York, to be Deputy Secretary of State. Pages S6799-6800 . . .
. . Rose Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the nomination of Frank A. Rose, of Massachusetts, to be an Assistant Secretary of State (Verification and Compliance). Page S6800-01
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A motion was entered to close further debate on the nomination, and, in accordance with the provisions of rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Senate, a vote on cloture will occur upon disposition of the nomination of Antony Blinken, of New York, to be Deputy Secretary of State.
Page S6800
Prior to the consideration of this nomination, Senate took the following action:
By 52 yeas to 41 nays (Vote No. 334), Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Legislative Session.
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By 52 yeas to 41 nays (Vote No. 335), Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Executive Session to consider the nomination.
Page S6800
Honorable Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the nomination of Colette Dodson Honorable, of Arkansas, to be a Member of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
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A motion was entered to close further debate on the nomination, and, in accordance with the provisions of rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Senate, a vote on cloture will occur upon disposition of the nomination of Frank A. Rose, of Massachusetts, to be an Assistant Secretary of State (Verification and Compliance).
Page S6801
Prior to the consideration of this nomination, Senate took the following action:
By 50 yeas to 41 nays (Vote No. 337), Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Executive Session to consider the nomination.
Page S6801
Santos Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the nomination of Daniel J. Santos, of Virginia, to be a Member of the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board.
Page S6802
A motion was entered to close further debate on the nomination, and, in accordance with the provisions of rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Senate, a vote on cloture will occur upon disposition of the nomination of Colette Dodson Honorable, of Arkansas, to be a Member of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
Page S6802
Prior to the consideration of this nomination, Senate took the following action:
By 53 yeas to 40 nays (Vote No. 338), Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Legislative Session.
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By 52 yeas to 41 nays (Vote No. 339), Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Executive Session to consider the nomination.
Page S6802
Lopez Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the nomination of Estevan R. Lopez, of New Mexico, to be Commissioner of Reclamation.
Page S6803
A motion was entered to close further debate on the nomination, and, in accordance with the provisions of rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Senate, a vote on cloture will occur upon disposition of the nomination of Daniel J. Santos, of Virginia, to be a Member of the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board.
Page S6803
Prior to the consideration of this nomination, Senate took the following action:
By 52 yeas to 42 nays (Vote No. 340), Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Legislative Session.
Page S6802
By 54 yeas to 42 nays (Vote No. 341), Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Executive Session to consider the nomination.
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Jadotte Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the nomination of Marcus Dwayne Jadotte, of Florida, to be an Assistant Secretary of Commerce.
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On page D1132, December 13, 2014, the following language appears: Jadotte Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the nomination of Marcus Dwayne Jadotte, of Florida, to be an Assistant Secretary of Commerce. Page S6803
The online Record has been corrected to read: Jadotte Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the nomination of Marcus Dwayne Jadotte, of Florida, to be an Assistant Secretary of Commerce. Pages S6803-04
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A motion was entered to close further debate on the nomination, and, in accordance with the provisions of rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Senate, a vote on cloture will occur upon disposition of the nomination of Estevan R. Lopez, of New Mexico, to be Commissioner of Reclamation.
Page S6803
Prior to the consideration of this nomination, Senate took the following action:
By 54 yeas to 42 nays (Vote No. 342), Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Legislative Session.
Page S6803
By 53 yeas to 42 nays (Vote No. 343), Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Executive Session to consider the nomination.
Page S6803
Stivers Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the nomination of Jonathan Nicholas Stivers, of the District of Columbia, to be an Assistant Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development.
Page S6804
A motion was entered to close further debate on the nomination, and, in accordance with the provisions of rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Senate, a vote on cloture will occur upon disposition of the nomination of Marcus Dwayne Jadotte, of Florida, to be an Assistant Secretary of Commerce.
Page S6804
Prior to the consideration of this nomination, Senate took the following action:
By 54 yeas to 42 nays (Vote No. 344), Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Legislative Session.
Pages S6803-04
By 54 yeas to 42 nays (Vote No. 345), Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Executive Session to consider the nomination.
Page S6804
Cruden Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the nomination of John Charles Cruden, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Attorney General.
Page S6805
A motion was entered to close further debate on the nomination, and, in accordance with the provisions of rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Senate, a vote on cloture will occur upon disposition of the nomination of Jonathan Nicholas Stivers, of the District of Columbia, to be an Assistant Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development.
Page S6805
Prior to the consideration of this nomination, Senate took the following action:
By 54 yeas to 42 nays (Vote No. 346), Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Legislative Session.
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By 53 yeas to 42 nays (Vote No. 347), Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Executive Session to consider the nomination.
Page S6805
Smith Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the nomination of Christopher Smith, of Texas, to be Assistant Secretary of Energy for Fossil Energy.
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A motion was entered to close further debate on the nomination, and, in accordance with the provisions of rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Senate, a vote on cloture will occur upon disposition of the nomination of John Charles Cruden, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Attorney General.
Page S6806
Prior to the consideration of this nomination, Senate took the following action:
By 54 yeas to 42 nays (Vote No. 348), Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Legislative Session.
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By 54 yeas to 42 nays (Vote No. 349), Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Executive Session to consider the nomination.
Page S6805
Bough Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the nomination of Stephen R. Bough, of Missouri, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Missouri.
Page S6806
A motion was entered to close further debate on the nomination, and, in accordance with the provisions of rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Senate, a vote on cloture will occur upon disposition of the nomination of Christopher Smith, of Texas, to be Assistant Secretary of Energy for Fossil Energy.
Pages S6806-07
Prior to the consideration of this nomination, Senate took the following action:
By 53 yeas to 42 nays (Vote No. 350), Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Legislative Session.
Page S6806
By 54 yeas to 42 nays (Vote No. 351), Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Executive Session to consider the nomination.
Page S6806
Alonso Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the nomination of Jorge Luis Alonso, of Illinois, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Illinois.
Page S6807
A motion was entered to close further debate on the nomination, and, in accordance with the provisions of rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Senate, a vote on cloture will occur upon disposition of the nomination of Stephen R. Bough, of Missouri, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Missouri.
Page S6807
Gilliam Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the nomination of Haywood Stirling Gilliam, Jr., of California, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of California.
Page S6807
A motion was entered to close further debate on the nomination, and, in accordance with the provisions of rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Senate, a vote on cloture will occur upon disposition of the nomination of Jorge Luis Alonso, of Illinois, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Illinois.
Page S6807
Mehta Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the nomination of Amit Priyavadan Mehta, of the District of Columbia, to be United States District Judge for the District of Columbia.
Page S6807
A motion was entered to close further debate on the nomination, and, in accordance with the provisions of rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Senate, a vote on cloture will occur upon disposition of the nomination of Haywood Stirling Gilliam, Jr., of California, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of California.
Page S6807
Burroughs Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the nomination of Allison Dale Burroughs, of Massachusetts, to be United States District Judge for the District of Massachusetts.
Pages S6807-08
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On page D1133, December 13, 2014, the following language appears: Burroughs Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the nomination of Allison Dale Burroughs, of Massachusetts, to be United States District Judge for the District of Massachusetts. Page S6807 . . . . . Mazzant Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the nomination of Amos L. Mazzant III,
The online Record has been corrected to read: Burroughs Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the nomination of Allison Dale Burroughs, of Massachusetts, to be United States District Judge for the District of Massachusetts. Pages S6807-08 Mazzant Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the nomination of Amos L. Mazzant, III,
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A motion was entered to close further debate on the nomination, and, in accordance with the provisions of rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Senate, a vote on cloture will occur upon disposition of the nomination of Amit Priyavadan Mehta, of the District of Columbia, to be United States District Judge for the District of Columbia.
Pages S6807-08
Blakey Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the nomination of John Robert Blakey, of Illinois, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Illinois.
Page S6808
A motion was entered to close further debate on the nomination, and, in accordance with the provisions of rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Senate, a vote on cloture will occur upon disposition of the nomination of Allison Dale Burroughs, of Massachusetts, to be United States District Judge for the District of Massachusetts.
Page S6808
Mazzant Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the nomination of Amos L. Mazzant, III, of Texas, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Texas.
Page S6808
A motion was entered to close further debate on the nomination, and, in accordance with the provisions of rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Senate, a vote on cloture will occur upon disposition of the nomination of John Robert Blakey, of Illinois, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Illinois.
Page S6808
Pitman Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the nomination of Robert Lee Pitman, of Texas, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Texas.
Page S6808
A motion was entered to close further debate on the nomination, and, in accordance with the provisions of rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Senate, a vote on cloture will occur upon disposition of the nomination of Amos L. Mazzant, III, of Texas, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Texas.
Page S6808
Schroeder Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the nomination of Robert William Schroeder III, of Texas, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Texas.
Page S6808
A motion was entered to close further debate on the nomination, and, in accordance with the provisions of rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Senate, a vote on cloture will occur upon disposition of the nomination of Robert Lee Pitman, of Texas, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Texas.
Page S6808
Azrack Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the nomination of Joan Marie Azrack, of New York, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of New York.
Page S6809
A motion was entered to close further debate on the nomination, and, in accordance with the provisions of rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Senate, a vote on cloture will occur upon disposition of the nomination of Robert William Schroeder III, of Texas, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Texas.
Page S6809
Dillon Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the nomination of Elizabeth K. Dillon, of Virginia, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Virginia.
Page S6809
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On page D1134, December 13, 2014 the following language appears: Dillion Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the nomination of Elizabeth K. Dillon, of Virginia, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Virginia. Page S6809
The online Record has been corrected to read: Dillon Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the nomination of Elizabeth K. Dillon, of Virginia, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Virginia. Page S6809
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A motion was entered to close further debate on the nomination, and, in accordance with the provisions of rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Senate, a vote on cloture will occur upon disposition of the nomination of Joan Marie Azrack, of New York, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of New York.
Page S6809
Biggs Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the nomination of Loretta Copeland Biggs, of North Carolina, to be United States District Judge for the Middle District of North Carolina.
Page S6809
A motion was entered to close further debate on the nomination, and, in accordance with the provisions of rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Senate, a vote on cloture will occur upon disposition of the nomination of Elizabeth K. Dillon, of Virginia, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Virginia.
Page S6809
Nominations--Agreement: A unanimous-consent-time agreement was reached providing that notwithstanding rule XXII, at approximately 10 a.m., on Monday, December 15, 2014, Senate will resume consideration of the nominations of Vivek Hallegere Murthy, of Massachusetts, to be Medical Director in the Regular Corps of the Public Health Service and to be Surgeon General of the Public Health Service, Daniel J. Santos, of Virginia, to be a Member of the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board, Frank A. Rose, of Massachusetts, to be an Assistant Secretary of State (Verification and Compliance), Sarah R. Saldana, of Texas, to be an Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security, and Antony Blinken, of New York, to be Deputy Secretary of State; that at 4:30 p.m., there be one hour equally divided in the usual form on the nomination of Vivek Hallegere Murthy, of Massachusetts, to be Medical Director in the Regular Corps of the Public Health Service and to be Surgeon General of the Public Health Service, and at 5:30 p.m., Senate vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the nomination of Vivek Hallegere Murthy, of Massachusetts, to be Medical Director in the Regular Corps of the Public Health Service and to be Surgeon General of the Public Health Service; that if cloture is invoked, all post-cloture time be expired, and Senate vote on confirmation of the nomination; following disposition of the nomination, Senate vote on the motions to invoke cloture on the nominations of Daniel J. Santos, of Virginia, to be a Member of the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board, and Frank A. Rose, of Massachusetts, to be an Assistant Secretary of State
(Verification and Compliance), and that if cloture is invoked, on Tuesday, December 16, 2014, following Leader remarks, all post-cloture time be expired and Senate vote on confirmation of the nominations in the order listed; provided further, at 2:30 p.m., Senate vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the nomination of Sarah R. Saldana, of Texas, to be an Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security; that if cloture is invoked, all post-cloture time on the nomination be expired and Senate vote on confirmation of the nomination; provided further, at 5 p.m., the time until 6 p.m., be equally divided in the usual form, and at 6 p.m., Senate vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the nomination of Antony Blinken, of New York, to be Deputy Secretary of State; that if cloture is invoked, all post-cloture time be expired and Senate vote on confirmation of the nomination; and that no further motions be in order to the nomination.
Pages S6817-18
Nominations Confirmed: Senate confirmed the following nominations:
8 Coast Guard nominations in the rank of admiral.
Routine lists in the Coast Guard.
Pages S6818-19, S6820
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On page D1135, December 13, 2014 the following language appears: Nominations Confirmed: Senate confirmed the following nominations: 8 Coast Guard nominations in the rank of admiral. Routine lists in the Coast Guard. Page S6820
The online Record has been corrected to read: Nominations Confirmed: Senate confirmed the following nominations: 8 Coast Guard nominations in the rank of admiral. Routine lists in the Coast Guard. Pages S6818-19, S6820
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Messages from the House:
Page S6817
Additional Cosponsors:
Page S6817
Statements on Introduced Bills/Resolutions:
Additional Statements:
Amendments Submitted:
Page S6817
Record Votes: Twenty-eight record votes were taken today. (Total--354)
Pages S6797-S6806, S6809-10, S6813-14
Adjournment: Senate convened at 12 p.m. and adjourned at 11:42 p.m., until 10 a.m. on Monday, December 15, 2014. (For Senate's program, see the remarks of the Acting Majority Leader in today's Record on page S6819.)
SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 160, No. 153(1), Congressional Record Vol. 160, No. 153(2)
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