[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 64 (Thursday, May 1, 2003)]
[Daily Digest]
[Pages D433-D435]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]



                                              Thursday, May 1, 2003

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                              Daily Digest


HIGHLIGHTS

      See Resume of Congressional Activity.
      Senate confirmed the nomination of Edward C. Prado, of Texas, to 
      be United States Circuit Judge for the Fifth Circuit.
      The House passed H.R. 1298, United States Leadership Against HIV/
      AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Act.


                                 Senate


Chamber Action
Routine Proceedings, pages S5619-S5694
Measures Introduced: Twenty-one bills and two resolutions were 
introduced, as follows: S. 965-985, and S. Res. 130-131. 
                                                         Pages S5650-51
  Measures Reported:
  S. Res. 75, commemorating and acknowledging the dedication and 
sacrifice made by the men and women who have lost their lives while 
serving as law enforcement officers.
  S. Con. Res. 15, commemorating the 140th anniversary of the issuance 
of the Emancipation Proclamation.                            
Page S5650
  Measures Passed:
  Underground Storage Tank Compliance Act:   Senate passed S. 195, to 
amend the Solid Waste Disposal Act to bring underground storage tanks 
into compliance with subtitle I of that Act, to promote cleanup of 
leaking underground storage tanks, to provide sufficient resources for 
such compliance and cleanup, after agreeing to a committee amendment in 
the nature of a substitute.                              
  Pages S5684-89
  Taiwan WHO Participation:   Senate passed S. 243, concerning 
participation of Taiwan in the World Health Organization.    
  Page S5689
  Central Asia Human Rights:   Senate passed S.J. Res. 3, expressing 
the sense of Congress with respect to human rights in Central Asia, 
after agreeing to the following amendments proposed thereto: 
                                                         Pages S5689-91
  McConnell (for Lugar) Amendment No. 533, in the nature of a 
substitute.                                              
Pages S5689-90
  McConnell (for Lugar) Amendment No. 534 (to the preamble), in the 
nature of a substitute.                                      
Page S5690
  Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge Complex Expansion and Detroit River 
International Wildlife Refuge Expansion Act:   Senate passed H.R. 289, 
to expand the boundaries of the Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge Complex 
and the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge, clearing the 
measure for the President.                                   
  Page S5691
  Emancipation Proclamation Anniversary:   Senate agreed to S. Con. 
Res. 15, commemorating the 140th anniversary of the issuance of the 
Emancipation Proclamation.                                   
  Page S5691
  Commemorating Law Enforcement Officers:   Senate agreed to S. Res. 
75, commemorating and acknowledging the dedication and sacrifice made 
by the men and women who have lost their lives while serving as law 
enforcement officers.                                    
  Pages S5691-92
Energy Policy Act--Agreement:  A unanimous-consent agreement was 
reached that at a time determined by the Majority Leader, after 
consultation with the Democratic Leader, Senate proceed to the 
consideration of S. 14, to enhance the energy security of the United 
States, on Tuesday, May 6, 2003; provided further that no amendments be 
in order to the bill prior to Thursday, May 8, 2003, or one day 
following the reports availability, whichever is later.      
  Page S5683
Committee Authority--Agreement:  A unanimous-consent agreement was 
reached providing that, notwithstanding the adjournment of the Senate, 
the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation was authorized 
to file S. 824, Aviation Investment and Revitalization Vision Act, from 
10 a.m. to 12 noon, on Friday, May 2, 2003.                  
  Page S5692
Nomination Considered:  Senate continued consideration of the 
nomination of Priscilla Richman

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Owen, of Texas, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Fifth 
Circuit.                                                 
  Pages S5620-29
  During consideration of this nomination today, Senate took the 
following action:
  By 52 yeas to 44 nays (Vote No. 137), three-fifths of those Senators 
duly chosen and sworn, not having voted in the affirmative, Senate 
failed to agree to the motion to close further debate on the 
nomination.                                                  
Page S5629
Nomination Considered:  Senate resumed consideration of the nomination 
of Miguel A. Estrada, of Virginia, to be United States Circuit Judge 
for the District of Columbia Circuit.                        
  Page S5683
  A fifth 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, May 5, 
2003, at 6 p.m.                                              
Page S5683
  A unanimous-consent-time agreement was reached providing that 
following the disposition of the nomination of Deborah L. Cook (listed 
above), Senate will resume consideration of the nomination of Miguel A. 
Estrada.                                                     
Page S5692
Nomination Agreement:  A unanimous-consent-time agreement was reached 
providing for consideration of the nomination of Deborah L. Cook, of 
Ohio, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Sixth Circuit, at 12:45 
p.m., on Monday, May 5, 2003, that there be 4 hours for debate equally 
divided between the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Committee on the 
Judiciary, and that following the use or yielding back of time, Senate 
will vote on confirmation of the nomination at 4:45 p.m. 
                                                         Pages S5630-31
Nominations Confirmed:  Senate confirmed the following nominations:
  By unanimous vote of 97 yeas (Vote No. Ex. 138), Edward C. Prado, of 
Texas, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Fifth Circuit. 
                                                  Pages S5633-39, S5694
  Lawrence Mohr, Jr., of South Carolina, to be a Member of the Board of 
Regents of the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences for 
a term expiring June 20, 2003.
  Sharon Falkenheimer, of Texas, to be a Member of the Board of Regents 
of the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences for a term 
expiring June 20, 2007.
  Mark W. Everson, of Texas, to be Commissioner of Internal Revenue for 
a term of five years.
  Richard W. Moore, of Alabama, to be Inspector General, Tennessee 
Valley Authority. (New Position)
  Linton F. Brooks, of Virginia, to be Under Secretary for Nuclear 
Security, Department of Energy.
  1 Army nomination in the rank of general.
  2 Marine Corps nominations in the rank of general.
  1 Navy nomination in the rank of admiral.
  Routine lists in the Army, Marine Corps.        
Pages S5683-84, S5694
Nominations Received:  Senate received the following nominations:
  D. Michael Fisher, of Pennsylvania, to be United States Circuit Judge 
for the Third Circuit.
  Roger T. Benitez, of California, to be United States District Judge 
for the Southern District of California.
  Larry Alan Burns, of California, to be United States District Judge 
for the Southern District of California.
  Kathleen Cardone, of Texas, to be United States District Judge for 
the Western District of Texas.
  James I. Cohn, of Florida, to be United States District Judge for the 
Southern District of Florida.
  Marcia A. Crone, of Texas, to be United States District Judge for the 
Eastern District of Texas.
  Dale S. Fischer, of California, to be United States District Judge 
for the Central District of California.
  William Q. Hayes, of California, to be United States District Judge 
for the Southern District of California.
  John A. Houston, of California, to be United States District Judge 
for the Southern District of California.
  Frank Montalvo, of Texas, to be United States District Judge for the 
Western District of Texas.
  R. David Proctor, of Alabama, to be United States District Judge for 
the Northern District of Alabama.
  Xavier Rodriguez, of Texas, to be United States District Judge for 
the Western District of Texas.
  Dana Makoto Sabraw, of California, to be United States District Judge 
for the Southern District of California.
  Earl Leroy Yeakel III, of Texas, to be United States District Judge 
for the Western District of Texas.
  Gretchen C. F. Shappert, of North Carolina, to be United States 
Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina for the term of 
four years.
  George A. Krol, of New Jersey, to be Ambassador to the Republic of 
Belarus.
  Thomas W. O'Connell, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary of 
Defense.
  Routine lists in the Air Force, Navy.                  
Pages S5693-94
Messages From the House:                                     
  Page S5648
Measures Referred:                                           
  Page S5648
Measures Placed on Calendar:                                 
  Page S5648
Executive Communications:                                
  Pages S5648-50

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Executive Reports of Committees:                             
  Page S5650
Additional Cosponsors:                                   
  Pages S5651-52
Statements on Introduced Bills/Resolutions:              
  Pages S5652-79
Additional Statements:                                   
  Pages S5645-48
Amendments Submitted:                                        
  Page S5679
Authority for Committees to Meet:                        
  Pages S5679-80
Record Votes:  Two record votes were taken today. (Total--138) 
                                                     Pages S5629, S5639
Adjournment:  Senate met at 9:15 a.m., and adjourned at 6:38 p.m., 
until 12 noon, on Monday, May 5, 2003. (For Senate's program, see the 
remarks of the Acting Majority Leader in today's Record on page S5692.)