[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 178 (Monday, December 16, 2013)]
[Daily Digest]
[Pages D1196-D1198]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]



                                          Monday, December 16, 2013

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                              Daily Digest


HIGHLIGHTS

      Senate confirmed the nomination of Jeh Charles Johnson, of New 
      Jersey, to be Secretary of Homeland Security.


                                 Senate


Chamber Action
Routine Proceedings, pages S8823-S8867
Measures Introduced: Five bills and one resolution were introduced, as 
follows: S. 1828-1832, and S. Res. 322.                      
  Page S8845
Measures Passed:
  Authorizing Printing: Senate agreed to S. Res. 322, to authorize the 
printing of a collection of the rules of the committees of the Senate. 
                                                     Pages S8846, S8862
Measures Considered:
Workforce Investment Act: Senate began consideration of the motion to 
proceed to consideration of S. 1356, to amend the Workforce Investment 
Act of 1998 to strengthen the United States workforce development 
system through innovation in, and alignment and improvement of, 
employment, training, and education programs in the United States, and 
to promote individual and national economic growth.      
  Pages S8823-24
Appointments:
  United States-China Economic Security Review Commission: The Chair, 
on behalf of the President pro tempore, pursuant to Public Law 106-398, 
as amended by Public Law 108-7, and upon the recommendation of the 
Majority Leader, in consultation with the Chairmen of the Senate 
Committee on Armed Services and the Senate Committee on Finance, 
reappointed the following individuals to the United States-China 
Economic Security Review Commission: William A. Reinsch of Maryland for 
a term beginning January 1, 2014 and expiring December 31, 2015, and 
The Honorable Carte P. Goodwin of West Virginia for a term beginning 
January 1, 2014 and expiring December 31, 2015.              
  Page S8862
Mayorkas Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the 
nomination of Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas, of the District of Columbia, 
to be Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security.                 
  Page S8836
  During consideration of this nomination today, Senate also took the 
following action:
  By 53 yeas to 38 nays (Vote No. 277), Senate agreed to the motion to 
proceed to consideration of the nomination.                  
Page S8836
  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 Wednesday, December 18, 
2013.                                                        
Page S8836
Koskinen Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the 
nomination of John Andrew Koskinen, of the District of Columbia, to be 
Commissioner of Internal Revenue.                            
  Page S8836
  During consideration of this nomination today, Senate also took the 
following action:
  By 55 yeas to 37 nays (Vote No. 278), Senate agreed to the motion to 
proceed to consideration of the nomination.                  
Page S8836
  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 Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas, of the District of Columbia, 
to be Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security.             
Pages S8836-37
Davis Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the nomination 
of Brian J. Davis, of Florida, to be United States District Judge for 
the Middle District of Florida.                              
  Page S8837
  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 Andrew Koskinen, of the

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District of Columbia, to be Commissioner of Internal Revenue. 
                                                             Page S8837
Yellen Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the 
nomination of Janet L. Yellen, of California, to be Chairman of the 
Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.            
  Page S8837
  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 Brian J. Davis, of Florida, to be United States District 
Judge for the Middle District of Florida.                    
Page S8837
Gibson Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the 
nomination of Sloan D. Gibson, of the District of Columbia, to be 
Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs.                        
  Page S8837
   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 Janet L. Yellen, of California, to be Chairman of the 
Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.            
Page S8837
Sewall Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the 
nomination of Sarah Sewall, of Massachusetts, to be an Under Secretary 
of State (Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights).   
  Page S8837
  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 Sloan D. Gibson, of the District of Columbia, to be 
Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs.                    
Pages S8837-38
Connor Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the 
nomination of Michael L. Connor, of New Mexico, to be Deputy Secretary 
of the Interior.                                             
  Page S8838
   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 Sewall, of Massachusetts, to be an Under Secretary 
of State (Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights).   
Page S8838
Raskin Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the 
nomination of Sarah Bloom Raskin, of Maryland, to be Deputy Secretary 
of the Treasury.                                             
  Page S8838
   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 Michael L. Connor, of New Mexico, to be Deputy Secretary 
of the Interior.                                             
Page S8838
Wright Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the 
nomination of Jessica Garfola Wright, of Pennsylvania, to be Under 
Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness.            
  Page S8838
   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 Bloom Raskin, of Maryland, to be Deputy Secretary 
of the Treasury.                                             
Page S8838
Engler Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the 
nomination of Richard J. Engler, of New Jersey, to be a Member of the 
Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board.              
  Page S8838
   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 Jessica Garfola Wright, of Pennsylvania, to be Under 
Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness.            
Page S8838
Nominations Confirmed: Senate confirmed the following nominations:
  By 78 yeas to 16 nays (Vote No. EX. 274), Anne W. Patterson, of 
Virginia, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of 
Career Ambassador, to be an Assistant Secretary of State (Near Eastern 
Affairs).                                            
Pages S8834, S8867
  By 78 yeas to 16 nays (Vote No. EX. 276), Jeh Charles Johnson, of New 
Jersey, to be Secretary of Homeland Security.        
Pages S8835, S8867
  During consideration of this nomination today, Senate also took the 
following action:
  By 57 yeas to 37 nays (Vote No. 275), Senate agreed to the motion to 
close further debate on the nomination.                  
Pages S8834-35
Executive Communications:                                
  Pages S8841-44
Executive Reports of Committees:                         
  Pages S8844-45
Additional Cosponsors:                                   
  Pages S8845-46
Statements on Introduced Bills/Resolutions:                  
  Page S8846
Additional Statements:
Amendments Submitted:                                    
  Pages S8846-62
Notices of Hearings/Meetings:                                
  Page S8862
Authorities for Committees to Meet:                          
  Page S8862
Privileges of the Floor:                                     
  Page S8862
Quorum Calls: One quorum call was taken today. (Total--13)   
  Page S8834

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Record Votes: Five record votes were taken today. (Total--278) 
                                                         Pages S8834-36
Adjournment: Senate convened at 3 p.m. and adjourned at 8:16 p.m., 
until 9 a.m. on Tuesday, December 17, 2013. (For Senate's program, see 
the remarks of the Majority Leader in today's Record on page S8862.)