[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 115 (Tuesday, July 22, 2014)]
[Daily Digest]
[Pages D824-D825]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                                             Tuesday, July 22, 2014

[[Page D824]]

                              Daily Digest

                                 Senate


Chamber Action
Routine Proceedings, pages S4667-4719
Measures Introduced: Ten bills and two resolutions were introduced, as 
follows: S. 2634-2643, and S. Res. 510-511.                  
  Page S4705
Measures Reported:
  Report to accompany S. 1219, to authorize the Pechanga Band of 
Luiseno Mission Indians Water Rights Settlement. (S. Rept. No. 113-215)
  S. 1818, to ratify a water settlement agreement affecting the Pyramid 
Lake Paiute Tribe.                                           
Page S4704
Measures Passed:
  Newport Jazz Festival 60th Anniversary: Senate agreed to S. Res. 510, 
congratulating the Newport Jazz Festival on its 60th anniversary. 
                                                             Page S4683
Measures Considered:BRING JOBS HOME ACT -Senate continued consideration 
of the motion to preceed to consideration of S.2569, to provide an 
incentive for businesses to bring jobs back to America Pages S4667-
68,S4677-95


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  On page D824, July 22, 2014, the following language appears: 
Measures Considered:
  
  The online Record has been corrected to read: Measures 
Considered: BRING JOBS HOME ACT--Senate continued consideration of 
the motion to proceed to consideration of S. 2569, to provide an 
incentive for businesses to bring jobs back to America. Pages 
S4667-68, S4677-95


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     Schapiro, Clark, and Creedon Nominations--Agreement: A 
     unanimous-consent-time agreement was reached providing that 
     notwithstanding Rule XXII, following the vote on the motion 
     to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to consideration 
     of S. 2569, to provide an incentive for businesses to bring 
     jobs back to America, on Wednesday, July 23, 2014, Senate 
     begin consideration of the nominations of Julia Akins Clark, 
     of Maryland, to be General Counsel of the Federal Labor 
     Relations Authority, Andrew H. Schapiro, of Illinois, to be 
     Ambassador to the Czech Republic, and Madelyn R. Creedon, of 
     Indiana, to be Principal Deputy Administrator, National 
     Nuclear Security Administration; that there be two minutes 
     for debate equally divided between the two Leaders, or their 
     designees, prior to each vote; that upon the use or yielding 
     back of time, Senate vote, without intervening action or 
     debate, on confirmation of the nominations in the order 
     listed; that any roll call votes, following the first in the 
     series, be 10 minutes in length; that no further motions be 
     in order to the nominations; and that if cloture is invoked 
     on the motion to proceed to consideration of S. 2569, to 
     provide an incentive for businesses to bring jobs back to 
     America, all time consumed while in Executive Session under 
     the terms of this agreement count post-cloture. Page S4695


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

  
  On page D824, July 22, 2014, the following language appears: 
Schapiro, Clark, and Creedon Nominations-Agreement: A unanimous-
consent-time agreement was reached providing that notwithstanding 
Rule XXII, following the vote on the motion to invoke cloture on 
the motion to proceed to consideration of S. 2569, to provide an 
incentive for businesses to bring jobs back to America, on 
Wednesday, July 23, 2014, Senate begin consideration of the 
nominations of Julia Akins Clark, of Maryland, to be General 
Counsel of the Federal Labor Relations Authority, Andrew H. 
Schapiro, of Illinois, to be Ambassador to the Czech Republic, and 
Madelyn R. Creedon, of Indiana, to be Principal Deputy 
Administrator, National Nuclear Security Administration; that 
there be two minutes for debate equally divided between the two 
Leaders, or their designees, prior to each vote; that upon the use 
or yielding back of time, Senate vote, without intervening action 
or debate, on confirmation of the nominations in the order listed; 
that any roll call votes, following the first in the series, be 10 
minutes in length; that no further motions be in order to the 
nominations; and that if cloture is invoked on the motion to 
proceed to consideration of S. 2569, to provide an incentive for 
businesses to bring jobs back to America, all time consumed while 
in Executive Session under the terms of this agreement count post-
cloture.                               
  
  Pages  S4667-68, S4677-95
  
  The online Record has been corrected to read: Schapiro, Clark, 
and Creedon Nominations-Agreement: A unanimous-consent-time 
agreement was reached providing that notwithstanding Rule XXII, 
following the vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion 
to proceed to consideration of S. 2569, to provide an incentive 
for businesses to bring jobs back to America, on Wednesday, July 
23, 2014, Senate begin consideration of the nominations of Julia 
Akins Clark, of Maryland, to be General Counsel of the Federal 
Labor Relations Authority, Andrew H. Schapiro, of Illinois, to be 
Ambassador to the Czech Republic, and Madelyn R. Creedon, of 
Indiana, to be Principal Deputy Administrator, National Nuclear 
Security Administration; that there be two minutes for debate 
equally divided between the two Leaders, or their designees, prior 
to each vote; that upon the use or yielding back of time, Senate 
vote, without intervening action or debate, on confirmation of the 
nominations in the order listed; that any roll call votes, 
following the first in the series, be 10 minutes in length; that 
no further motions be in order to the nominations; and that if 
cloture is invoked on the motion to proceed to consideration of S. 
2569, to provide an incentive for businesses to bring jobs back to 
America, all time consumed while in Executive Session under the 
terms of this agreement count post-cloture.             
         Page S4695


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     Harris Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the 
     nomination of Pamela Harris, of Maryland, to be United States 
     Circuit Judge for the Fourth Circuit.                   90[D22JY4-
     6]{D824}A motion w
  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 motion 
to proceed to consideration of S. 2569, to provide an incentive for 
businesses to bring jobs back to America.                    
Page S4695
     Nominations Confirmed: Senate confirmed the following 
     nominations:
  By a unanimous vote of 100 yeas (Vote No. EX. 237), Andre Birotte, 
Jr., of California, to be United States District Judge for the Central 
District of California.                   
Pages S4671-72,S4676-77,S4719
  During consideration of this nomination today, Senate also took the 
following action:
   By 56 yeas to 43 nays (Vote No. 234), Senate agreed to the motion to 
close further debate on the nomination.                      
Page S4672
  By a unanimous vote of 100 yeas (Vote No. EX. 238), Robin L. 
Rosenberg, of Florida, to be United States District Judge for the 
Southern District of Florida.                    
Pages S467,S4677,S4719
  During consideration of this nomination today, Senate also took the 
following action:
  By 58 yeas to 42 nays (Vote No. 235), Senate agreed to the motion to 
close further debate on the nomination.                      
Page S4672
  By a unanimous vote of 100 yeas (Vote No. EX. 239), John W. 
deGravelles, of Louisiana, to be United States District Judge for the 
Middle District of Louisiana.                
Pages S4672-76.S4677,S4719


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

  
  On page D824, July 22, 2014, the following language appears: 
Newport Jazz Festival 60th Anniversary: Senate agreed to S. Res. 
510, congratulating the Newport Jazz Festival on its 60th 
anniversary. Pages S4682-83 . . . By a unanimous vote of 100 yeas 
(Vote No. EX. 237), Andre Birotte, Jr., of California, to be 
United States District Judge for the Central District of 
California. Pages S4676-77, S4719 During consideration of this 
nomination today, Senate also took the following action: By 56 
yeas to 43 nays (Vote No. 234), Senate agreed to the motion to 
close further debate on the nomination. Pages S4671-72 . . . By a 
unanimous vote of 100 yeas (Vote No. EX. 238), Robin L. Rosenberg, 
of Florida, to be United States District Judge for the Southern 
District of Florida. Pages S4677, S4719 . . . By a unanimous vote 
of 100 yeas (Vote No. EX. 239), John W. deGravelles, of Louisiana, 
to be United States District Judge for the Middle District of 
Louisiana. Pages S4673-76, S4677, S4719
  
  The online Record has been corrected to read: Newport Jazz 
Festival 60th Anniversary: Senate agreed to S. Res. 510, 
congratulating the Newport Jazz Festival on its 60th anniversary. 
Page S4683 . . . By a unanimous vote of 100 yeas (Vote No. EX. 
237), Andre Birotte, Jr., of California, to be United States 
District Judge for the Central District of California. Pages 
S4671-72, S4676-77, S4719 During consideration of this nomination 
today, Senate also took the following action: By 56 yeas to 43 
nays (Vote No. 234), Senate agreed to the motion to close further 
debate on the nomination. Page S4672 By a unanimous vote of 100 
yeas (Vote No. EX. 238), Robin L. Rosenberg, of Florida, to be 
United States District Judge for the Southern District of Florida. 
Pages S4672, S4677, S4719 . . . By a unanimous vote of 100 yeas 
(Vote No. EX. 239), John W. deGravelles, of Louisiana, to be 
United States District Judge for the Middle District of Louisiana. 
Pages S4672-76, S4677, S4719


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

  During consideration of this nomination today, Senate also took the 
following action:
  By 57 yeas to 39 nays (Vote No. 236), Senate agreed to the motion to 
close further debate on the nomination.                  
Pages S4672-73
     Nominations Received: Senate received the following 
     nominations:
  Jonodev Osceola Chaudhuri, of Arizona, to be Chairman of the National 
Indian Gaming Commission for the term of three years.

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  Routine lists in the Air Force, Army, and Navy.        
Pages S4718-19
     Messages from the House:                                30Measures 
     Read the First Time:                            30Executive 
     Communications:                                     30Petitions 
     and Memorials:                                      30Executive 
     Reports of Committees:                              30Additional 
     Cosponsors:                                         30Statements 
     on Introduced Bills/Resolutions:                    30Additional 
     Statements:                                      30Amendments 
     Submitted:                                          30Notices of 
     Hearings/Meetings:
     es for Committees to Meet:                          30Privileges 
     of the Floor:                                           30Record 
     Votes: Six record votes were taken today. (Total--239) 
                                        0Record VoPages S4672-73, S4677
     Adjournment: Senate convened at 10 a.m. and adjourned at 7:15 
     p.m., until 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 23, 2014. (For 
     Senate's program, see the remarks of the Majority Leader in 
     today's Record on page S4718.)