[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 136 (Friday, October 4, 2013)]
[Daily Digest]
[Page D950]
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                                            Friday, October 4, 2013

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                              Daily Digest

                                 Senate


Chamber Action
Routine Proceedings, pages S7171-S7214
Measures Introduced: Two resolutions were introduced, as follows: S. 
Res. 265-266.                                            
  Pages S7210-11
Measures Passed:
  Small Airplane Revitalization Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, 
and Transportation was discharged from further consideration of H.R. 
1848, to ensure that the Federal Aviation Administration advances the 
safety of small airplanes, and the continued development of the general 
aviation industry, and the bill was then passed, after agreeing to the 
following amendment proposed thereto:                    
  Pages S7212-13
  Reid (for Klobuchar) Amendment No. 1999, in the nature of a 
substitute.                                              
Pages S7212-13
  Sleep Disorder Rules for Commercial Drivers: Senate passed H.R. 3095, 
to ensure that any new or revised requirement providing for the 
screening, testing, or treatment of individuals operating commercial 
motor vehicles for sleep disorders is adopted pursuant to a rulemaking 
proceeding.                                                  
  Page S7213
  70th Anniversary of the Rescue of Danish Jews: Senate agreed to S. 
Res. 227, to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the heroic rescue of 
Danish Jews during the Second World War by the Danish people. 
                                                             Page S7213
  Representative Democracy in Venezuela: Senate agreed to S. Res. 213, 
expressing support for the free and peaceful exercise of representative 
democracy in Venezuela, condemning violence and intimidation against 
the country's political opposition, and calling for dialogue between 
all political actors in the country, after agreeing to the committee 
amendment in the nature of a substitute, and the committee amendment to 
the title.                                               
  Pages S7213-14
  Washington Navy Yard Attack: Senate agreed to S. Res. 265, expressing 
support for the individuals impacted by the senseless attack at the 
Washington Navy Yard, and commending and thanking members of the 
military, law enforcement officers, first responders, and civil 
servants for their courage and professionalism.              
  Page S7214
  National Chess Week: Senate agreed to S. Res. 266, designating the 
week of October 7 through 13, 2013, as ``National Chess Week'' to 
enhance awareness and encourage students and adults to engage in a game 
known to enhance critical thinking and problem-solving skills. 
                                                             Page S7214
Messages from the House:                                     
  Page S7210
Measures Read the First Time:                                
  Page S7210
Additional Cosponsors:                                       
  Page S7211
Statements on Introduced Bills/Resolutions:                  
  Page S7211
Amendments Submitted:                                    
  Pages S7211-12
Adjournment: Senate convened at 10:30 a.m. and adjourned at 4:53 p.m., 
until 12 p.m. on Saturday, October 5, 2013. (For Senate's program, see 
the remarks of the Majority Leader in today's Record on page S7214.)