[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 41 (Monday, April 15, 2002)]
[Daily Digest]
[Page D331]
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                                             Monday, April 15, 2002

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                              Daily Digest

                                 Senate


Chamber Action
Routine Proceedings, pages S2637-S2688
Measures Introduced: Ten bills and four resolutions were introduced, as 
follows: S. 2122-2131, S.J. Res. 35, S. Res. 240-241, and S. Con. Res. 
101.
  Page S2675
Measures Reported:
  S. 928, to amend the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 to 
require, as a condition of receipt or use of Federal financial 
assistance, that States waive immunity to suit for certain violations 
of that Act, and to affirm the availability of certain suits for 
injunctive relief to ensure compliance with that Act. (S. Rept. No. 
107-142)
  H.R. 169, to require that Federal agencies be accountable for 
violations of antidiscrimination and whistleblower protection laws, 
with amendments. (S. Rept. No. 107-143)
Page S2675
Measures Passed:
  Senate Legal Counsel Representation: Senate agreed to S. Res. 240, to 
authorize representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in Aaron Raiser v. 
Honorable Tom Daschle, et al.
  Pages S2686-87
  National Alternative Fuel Vehicle Day: Senate agreed to S. Res. 241, 
designating April 11, 2002, as ``National Alternative Fuel Vehicle 
Day''.
  Page S2687
  Lionel Hampton Birthday Greetings: Senate agreed to S. Con. Res. 101, 
extending birthday greetings and best wishes to Lionel Hampton on the 
occasion of his 94th birthday.
  Pages S2687-88
U.S. Border Security: Senate resumed consideration of H.R. 3525, to 
enhance the border security of the United States, taking action on the 
following amendment proposed thereto:
  Pages S2643-59
Withdrawn:
  Byrd Amendment No. 3128, to require that certification of compliance 
with section 307 of the Tariff Act of 1930 be provided with respect to 
all goods imported into the United States.
Pages S2654-56
Energy Policy Act--Agreement: A unanimous-consent agreement was reached 
providing for further consideration of S. 517, to authorize funding the 
Department of Energy to enhance its mission areas through technology 
transfer and partnerships for fiscal years 2002 through 2006, at 2:15 
p.m., on Tuesday, April 16, 2002.
  Page S2688
Nominations Confirmed: Senate confirmed the following nomination:
  By a unanimous vote of 98 yeas (Vote No. 68), Terrence L. O'Brien, of 
Wyoming, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Tenth Circuit. 
                                                  Pages S2661-64, S2688
Nominations Received: Senate received the following nomination:
  Marcos D. Jimenez, of Florida, to be United States Attorney for the 
Southern District of Florida for the term of four years.
Page S2688
Messages From the House:
  Page S2672
Measures Referred:
  Page S2672
Measures Placed on Calendar:
  Page S2672
Petitions and Memorials:
  Pages S2673-75
Additional Cosponsors:
  Pages S2675-76
Statements on Introduced Bills/Resolutions:
  Pages S2676-83
Additional Statements:
  Pages S2671-72
Amendments Submitted:
  Pages S2683-86
Notices of Hearings/Meetings:
  Page S2686
Record Votes: One record vote was taken today. (Total--68)
  Page S2663
Adjournment: Senate met at 1 p.m., and adjourned at 7:30 p.m., until 11 
a.m., on Tuesday, April 16, 2002.