Tuesday, October 8, 2019

The Senate

Thursday, September 26, 2019
Ms. Martha McSally, from the State of Arizona, called the Senate to order at 10 a.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and Ms. McSally 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 (Thursday, September 26)
H.R. 4378 (Rep. Lowey): A bill making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2020, and for other purposes.
— Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
— Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 81 – 16. Record Vote Number: 311
— Message on Senate action sent to the House.
S.Amdt. 942 (Sen. Paul): To reduce the amount appropriated by 2 percent .
–Amendment SA 942 proposed by Senator Paul.
–Amendment SA 942 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 24 – 73. Record Vote Number: 310

S. 737 (Sen. Rosen): A bill to direct the National Science Foundation to support STEM education research focused on early childhood .
— Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
— Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
S.Amdt. 944 (Sen. Rosen): In the nature of a substitute.
–Amendment SA 944 proposed by Senator McConnell for Senator Rosen.
–Amendment SA 944 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

S.Res. 252 (Sen. Graham): A resolution designating September 2019 as National Democracy Month as a time to reflect on the contributions of the system of government of the United States to a more free and stable world .
— Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
— Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

S.Res. 346 (Sen. Graham): A resolution designating October 8, 2019, as “National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day”.
— Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.

S.Res. 347 (Sen. Shaheen): A resolution designating October 2, 2019, as “Energy Efficiency Day” in celebration of the economic and environmental benefits that have been driven by private sector innovation and Federal energy efficiency policies.
— Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.

S.Res. 348 (Sen. Collins): A resolution proclaiming the week of September 23 through September 27, 2019, as “National Clean Energy Week” .
— Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.

S.Res. 349 (Sen. Hassan): A resolution supporting the designation of September 20, 2019, as “National Concussion Awareness Day” .
— Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.

S.Res. 350 (Sen. Manchin): A resolution designating September 2019 as “National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month”.
— Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

S.Res. 351 (Sen. Shaheen): A resolution designating the week of September 29 through October 5, 2019, as “National Community Policing Week” .
— Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

S.Res. 352 (Sen. Menendez): A resolution recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrating the heritage and culture of Latinos in the United States and the immense contributions of Latinos to the United States .
— Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

S.Res. 353 (Sen. Klobuchar): A resolution recognizing September 24, 2019, as “National Voter Registration Day”.
— Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

S.Res. 354 (Sen. Markey): A resolution designating September 2019 as “National Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month”.
— Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

S.Res. 355 (Sen. Murray): A resolution designating the week of September 22 through 28, 2019, as “National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week” .
— Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

House Floor Activity

The next meeting is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. on October 11, 2019

Tuesday, October 8, 2019

1:02:46 P.M.The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
1:02:57 P.M.The Speaker designated the Honorable Jamie Raskin to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
1:03:20 P.M.Today’s prayer was offered by Pastor Deamon Scapin, Triumph Church DC, Washington, DC.
1:04:40 P.M.SPEAKER’S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL – Pursuant to section 5(a) of H. Res. 577, the Journal of the last day’s proceedings was approved.
1:05:02 P.M.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
1:05:17 P.M.The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to section 5(b) of H. Res. 577.

 

 

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When President Obama was celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Baltics in NATO, he noted that “freedom needs a foundation of security,” and will now “always be guaranteed by the strongest military alliance the world has ever known.”

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~ Barack Obama