[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 101 (Thursday, June 26, 2014)]
[Daily Digest]
[Pages D718-D720]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                                            Thursday, June 26, 2014

[[Page D718]]

                              Daily Digest


HIGHLIGHTS

      Senate agreed to S. Res. 494, relative to the death of former 
      Senator Howard H. Baker, Jr.


                                 Senate


Chamber Action
Routine Proceedings, pages S4095-4191
Measures Introduced: Thirty-one bills and ten resolutions were 
introduced, as follows: S. 2533-2563, S. Res. 486-494, and S. Con. Res. 
38.                                                      
  Pages S4153-54
Measures Reported:
  S. 2534, making appropriations for the Department of Homeland 
Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2015. (S. Rept. No. 
113-198)
  Report to accompany S. 2244, to extend the termination date of the 
Terrorism Insurance Program established under the Terrorism Risk 
Insurance Act of 2002. (S. Rept. No. 113-199)
  S. 2554, to approve the Keystone XL Pipeline. (S. Rept. No. 113-200)
  S. 1104, to measure the progress of recovery and development efforts 
in Haiti following the earthquake of January 12, 2010, with an 
amendment in the nature of a substitute. (S. Rept. No. 113-201)
  S. 1448, to provide for equitable compensation to the Spokane Tribe 
of Indians of the Spokane Reservation for the use of tribal land for 
the production of hydropower by the Grand Coulee Dam, with an amendment 
in the nature of a substitute. (S. Rept. No. 113-202)
  S. 1933, to impose sanctions with respect to foreign persons 
responsible for gross violations of internationally recognized human 
rights, with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. (S. Rept. No. 
113-203)
  H.R. 3212, to ensure compliance with the 1980 Hague Convention on the 
Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction by countries with which 
the United States enjoys reciprocal obligations, to establish 
procedures for the prompt return of children abducted to other 
countries, with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. (S. Rept. 
No. 113-204)
  S. 2449, to reauthorize certain provisions of the Public Health 
Service Act relating to autism, with an amendment in the nature of a 
substitute.
  S. 2454, to amend title 17, United States Code, to extend expiring 
provisions of the Satellite Television Extension and Localism Act of 
2010, with an amendment in the nature of a substitute.       
Page S4153
Measures Passed:
  U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Board of Visitors Enhancement Act: 
Senate passed S. 2076, to amend the provisions of title 46, United 
States Code, related to the Board of Visitors to the United States 
Merchant Marine Academy, after agreeing to the following amendment 
proposed thereto:                                        
  Pages S4188-89
  Reid (for Boozman) Amendment No. 3442, to strike the requirement that 
the Commander of the United States Transportation Command be a member 
of the Board of Visitors to the United States Merchant Marine Academy 
and that a substitute member of the Board be an officer of the United 
States Transportation Command.                               
Page S4188
  Victims of Child Abuse Act Reauthorization Act: Senate passed S. 
1799, to reauthorize subtitle A of the Victims of Child Abuse Act of 
1990, after agreeing to the following amendment proposed thereto: 
                                                         Pages S4189-90
  Reid (for Coons) Amendment No. 3443, in the nature of a substitute. 
                                                             Page S4189
  Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians: Senate passed H.R. 2388, to 
take certain Federal lands located in El Dorado County, California, 
into trust for the benefit of the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok 
Indians.                                                     
  Page S4190
  Cape May-Lewes Ferry 50th Anniversary: Senate agreed to S. Res. 490, 
commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Cape May-Lewes Ferry. 
                                                             Page S4190

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  Congratulating the Los Angeles Kings: Senate agreed to S. Res. 491, 
congratulating the Los Angeles Kings on winning the 2014 Stanley Cup 
Championship.                                                
  Page S4190
  Congratulating ``A Prairie Home Companion'': Senate agreed to S. Res. 
492, congratulating ``A Prairie Home Companion'' on its 40 years of 
engaging, humorous, and quality radio programming.           
  Page S4190
  Collector Car Appreciation Day: Senate agreed to S. Res. 493, 
designating July 11, 2014, as ``Collector Car Appreciation Day'' and 
recognizing that the collection and restoration of historic and classic 
cars is an important part of preserving the technological achievements 
and cultural heritage of the United States.                  
  Page S4190
  Relative to the death of former Senator Howard H. Baker, Jr.: Senate 
agreed to S. Res. 494, relative to the death of Howard H. Baker, Jr., 
former United States Senator for the State of Tennessee.     
  Page S4190
Measures Considered:
Bipartisan Sportsmen's Act--Agreement: Senate continued consideration 
of the motion to proceed to consideration of S. 2363, to protect and 
enhance opportunities for recreational hunting, fishing, and shooting. 
                                                         Pages S4095-97
  A unanimous-consent agreement was reached providing that on Monday, 
July 7, 2014, upon disposition of the nomination of Cheryl Ann Krause, 
of New Jersey, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Third Circuit, 
Senate resume consideration of the motion to proceed to consideration 
of the bill, and vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to 
proceed to consideration of the bill.                        
Page S4191
Authorizing Leadership to Make Appointments--Agreement: A unanimous-
consent agreement was reached providing that, notwithstanding the 
upcoming recess or adjournment of the Senate, the President of the 
Senate, the President Pro Tempore and the Majority and Minority Leaders 
be authorized to make appointments to commissions, committees, boards, 
conferences, or interparliamentary conferences authorized by law, by 
concurrent action of the two Houses, or by order of the Senate. 
                                                         Pages S4190-91
Signing Authority--Agreement: A unanimous-consent agreement was reached 
providing that during the adjournment or recess of the Senate from 
Thursday, June 26, 2014, through Monday, July 7, 2014, Senators Levin 
and Carper be authorized to sign duly enrolled bills or joint 
resolutions.                                                 
  Page S4191
Pro Forma--Agreement: A unanimous-consent agreement was reached 
providing that Senate adjourn and convene for pro forma sessions only 
with no business conducted on the following dates and times, and that 
following each pro forma session, Senate adjourn until the next pro 
forma session: Monday, June 30, 2014 at 12 noon; and Thursday, July 3, 
2014 at 1:30 p.m.; and that the Senate adjourn on Thursday, July 3, 
2014 until 2 p.m., on Monday, July 7, 2014.                  
  Page S4191
Krause Nomination--Agreement: Senate resumed consideration of the 
nomination of Cheryl Ann Krause, of New Jersey, to be United States 
Circuit Judge for the Third Circuit.                     
  Pages S4101-12
  During consideration of this nomination today, Senate also took the 
following action:
  By 57 yeas to 39 nays (Vote No. 215), Senate agreed to the motion to 
close further debate on the nomination.                      
Page S4103
  A unanimous-consent agreement was reached providing that at 5:30 
p.m., on Monday, July 7, 2014, Senate resume consideration of the 
nomination, that all post-cloture time be considered expired, and 
Senate vote on confirmation of the nomination; and that no further 
motions be in order to the nomination.                       
Page S4191
Nominations Confirmed: Senate confirmed the following nominations:
  By a unanimous vote of 93 yeas (Vote No. EX. 216), Stuart E. Jones, 
of Virginia, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Iraq. 
                                                     Pages S4112, S4191
  Jo Emily Handelsman, of Connecticut, to be an Associate Director of 
the Office of Science and Technology Policy.      
Pages S4112-13, S4191
  Esther Puakela Kia`aina, of Hawaii, to be an Assistant Secretary of 
the Interior.                                        
Pages S4112, S4191
  Karen Dynan, of Maryland, to be an Assistant Secretary of the 
Treasury.                                            
Pages S4112, S4191
  Vincent G. Logan, of New York, to be Special Trustee, Office of 
Special Trustee for American Indians, Department of the Interior. 
                                                     Pages S4112, S4191
  Robert Stephen Beecroft, of California, to be Ambassador to the Arab 
Republic of Egypt.                                   
Pages S4112, S4191


 =========================== NOTE =========================== 

  
  On page D719, June 26, 2014, the following language appears: By 
57 yeas to 39 nays (Vote No. 215), Senate agreed to the motion to 
close further debate on the nomination. Pages S4101-03 By a 
unanimous vote of 93 yeas (Vote No. EX. 216), Stuart E. Jones, of 
Virginia, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Iraq. Page S4112 Jo 
Emily Handelsman, of Connecticut, to be an Associate Director of 
the Office of Science and Technology Policy. Pages S4112-13 Esther 
Puakela Kia`aina, of Hawaii, to be an Assistant Secretary of the 
Interior. Page S4112 Karen Dynan, of Maryland, to be an Assistant 
Secretary of the Treasury. Page S4112 Vincent G. Logan, of New 
York, to be Special Trustee, Office of Special Trustee for 
American Indians, Department of the Interior. Page S4112 Robert 
Stephen Beecroft, of California, to be Ambassador to the Arab 
Republic of Egypt. Page S4112
  
  The online Record has been corrected to read: By 57 yeas to 39 
nays (Vote No. 215), Senate agreed to the motion to close further 
debate on the nomination. Page S4103 By a unanimous vote of 93 
yeas (Vote No. EX. 216), Stuart E. Jones, of Virginia, to be 
Ambassador to the Republic of Iraq. Pages S4112, S4191 Jo Emily 
Handelsman, of Connecticut, to be an Associate Director of the 
Office of Science and Technology Policy. Pages S4112-13, S4191 
Esther Puakela Kia`aina, of Hawaii, to be an Assistant Secretary 
of the Interior. Pages S4112, S4191 Karen Dynan, of Maryland, to 
be an Assistant Secretary of the Treasury. Pages S4112, S4191 
Vincent G. Logan, of New York, to be Special Trustee, Office of 
Special Trustee for American Indians, Department of the Interior. 
Pages S4112, S4191 Robert Stephen Beecroft, of California, to be 
Ambassador to the Arab Republic of Egypt. Pages S4112, S4191


 ========================= END NOTE ========================= 

Nominations Received: Senate received the following nominations:
  Christopher A. Hart, of Colorado, to be Chairman of the National 
Transportation Safety Board for a term of two years.
  John W. Leslie, Jr., of Connecticut, to be a Member of the Board of 
Directors of the African Development Foundation for a term expiring 
September 22, 2019.
  Madeline Cox Arleo, of New Jersey, to be United States District Judge 
for the District of New Jersey.

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  Amos L. Mazzant, III, of Texas, to be United States District Judge 
for the Eastern District of Texas.
  Robert Lee Pitman, of Texas, to be United States District Judge for 
the Western District of Texas.
  Robert William Schroeder III, of Texas, to be United States District 
Judge for the Eastern District of Texas.
  1 Coast Guard nomination in the rank of admiral.
  Routine lists in the Army, and Navy.                       
Page S4191
Messages from the House:                                     
  Page S4151
Measures Referred:                                           
  Page S4151
Measures Placed on the Calendar:                     
  Pages S4095, S4151
Measures Read the First Time:                        
  Pages S4151, S4190
Enrolled Bills Presented:                                    
  Page S4151
Executive Communications:                                
  Pages S4151-53
Executive Reports of Committees:                             
  Page S4153
Additional Cosponsors:                                   
  Pages S4154-56
Statements on Introduced Bills/Resolutions:              
  Pages S4156-67
Additional Statements:                                   
  Pages S4146-51
Amendments Submitted:                                    
  Pages S4167-87
Notices of Hearings/Meetings:                                
  Page S4187
Authorities for Committees to Meet:                          
  Page S4188
Privileges of the Floor:                                     
  Page S4188
Record Votes: Two record votes were taken today. (Total--216) 
                                                     Pages S4103, S4112
Adjournment: Senate convened at 9:30 a.m. and adjourned, as a further 
mark of respect to the memory of the late Senator Howard Baker, in 
accordance with S. Res. 494, at 6:41 p.m., until 12 noon on Monday, 
June 30, 2014. (For Senate's program, see the remarks of the Majority 
Leader in today's Record on page S4191.)