[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 153 (Saturday, December 13, 2014)]
[Daily Digest]
[Pages D1130-D1135]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                                        Saturday, December 13, 2014

[[Page D1130]]

                              Daily Digest


HIGHLIGHTS

      Senate agreed to the motion to concur in the amendment of the 
      House of Representatives to the amendment of the Senate to H.R. 
      83, Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act.


                                 Senate


Chamber Action
Routine Proceedings, pages S6795-S6820
Measures Introduced: One resolution was introduced as follows: S.J. 
Res. 47.                                                     
  Page S6817
Measures Reported:
  S.J. Res. 47, to authorize the limited use of the United States Armed 
Forces against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, with a 
preamble. (S. Rept. No. 113-323)                             
Page S6817
Measures Passed:
  Further Continuing Appropriations: Senate passed H.J. Res. 131, 
making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2015. 
                                                             Page S6801
  Prior to the consideration of this measure, Senate took the following 
action:
  By 52 yeas to 41 nays (Vote No. 336), Senate agreed to the motion to 
proceed to Legislative Session.                          
Pages S6800-01
  Enrollment Correction: Senate agreed to H. Con. Res. 122, providing 
for a correction in the enrollment of H.R. 83.               
  Page S6814
  Amended Provisions for the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012: 
Senate passed H.R. 2591, to amend certain provisions of the FAA 
Modernization and Reform Act of 2012.                        
  Page S6819
  Russian Federation Sanctions: Senate passed H.R. 5859, to impose 
sanctions with respect to the Russian Federation, to provide additional 
assistance to Ukraine.                                       
  Page S6819
House Messages:
  Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act: By 56 yeas to 
40 nays (Vote No. 354), Senate agreed to the motion to concur in the 
amendment of the House of Representatives to the amendment of the 
Senate to H.R. 83, making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal 
year ending September 30, 2015, after taking action on the following 
motions and amendments proposed thereto:       
  Pages S6796-97, S6809-14
  Withdrawn:
   Reid motion to concur in the amendment of the House to the amendment 
of the Senate to the bill, with Reid Amendment No. 4100 (to the 
amendment of the House to the amendment of the Senate to the bill), to 
change the enactment date.                                   
Page S6813
  During consideration of this measure today, Senate also took the 
following action:
  By 77 yeas to 19 nays (Vote No. 352), three-fifths of those Senators 
duly chosen and sworn, having voted in the affirmative, Senate agreed 
to the motion to close further debate on the motion to concur in the 
amendment of the House to the amendment of the Senate to the bill. 
                                                         Pages S6809-10
  Reid motion to refer the message of the House on the bill to the 
Committee on Appropriations, with instructions, Reid Amendment No. 
4102, to change the enactment date, fell when cloture was invoked on 
the motion to concur in the amendment of the House to the amendment of 
the Senate to the bill.                                      
Page S6810
   Reid Amendment No. 4103 (to (the instructions) Amendment No. 4102), 
of a perfecting nature, fell when Reid motion to refer the message of 
the House on the bill to the Committee on Appropriations, with 
instructions, Reid Amendment No. 4102, to change the enactment date 
fell.                                                        
Page S6810
   Reid Amendment No. 4104 (to Amendment No. 4103), of a perfecting 
nature, fell when Reid Amendment No. 4103 (to (the instructions) 
Amendment No. 4102), of a perfecting nature fell.            
Page S6810


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

  
  On page D1130, December 13, 2014, the following language 
appears: Reid motion to refer the message of the House on the bill 
to the Committee on Appropriations, with instructions, Reid 
Amendment No. 4102, to change the enactment date, fell when 
cloture was invoked on the motion to concur in the amendment of 
the House to the amendment of the Senate to the bill. Pages S6809-
10 Reid Amendment No. 4103 (to (the instructions) Amendment No. 
4102), of a perfecting nature, fell when Reid motion to refer the 
message of the House on the bill to the Committee on 
Appropriations, with instructions, Reid Amendment No. 4102, to 
change the enactment date fell. Page S6813 Reid Amendment No. 4104 
(to Amendment No. 4103), of a perfecting nature, fell when Reid 
Amendment No. 4103 (to (the instructions) Amendment No. 4102), of 
a perfecting nature fell. Page S6813
  
  The online Record has been corrected to read: Reid motion to 
refer the message of the House on the bill to the Committee on 
Appropriations, with instructions, Reid Amendment No. 4102, to 
change the enactment date, fell when cloture was invoked on the 
motion to concur in the amendment of the House to the amendment of 
the Senate to the bill. Page S6810 Reid Amendment No. 4103 (to 
(the instructions) Amendment No. 4102), of a perfecting nature, 
fell when Reid motion to refer the message of the House on the 
bill to the Committee on Appropriations, with instructions, Reid 
Amendment No. 4102, to change the enactment date fell. Page S6810 
Reid Amendment No. 4104 (to Amendment No. 4103), of a perfecting 
nature, fell when Reid Amendment No. 4103 (to (the instructions) 
Amendment No. 4102), of a perfecting nature fell. Page S6810


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

  By 22 yeas to 74 nays (Vote No. 353), Senate determined that the 
point of order against Division L of the amendment of the House of 
Representatives to the amendment of the Senate to the bill, as being

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in violation of the separation of powers embodied in the vesting clause 
of article I, section 1, and article II, section 1, the enumerated 
powers of Congress, stated in article I, section 8, and the requirement 
that the President take care that the laws be faithfully executed as 
states in article II, section 3 of the United States Constitution, was 
not well-taken.                                              
Page S6813
   Reid Amendment No. 4101 (to Amendment No. 4100), of a perfecting 
nature, fell when Reid motion to concur in the amendment of the House 
to the amendment of the Senate to the bill, with Reid Amendment No. 
4100, was withdrawn.                                         
Page S6813
Enrollment of H.R. 3979--Agreement: A unanimous-consent agreement was 
reached providing that Senator Levin be authorized to sign the 
enrollment of H.R. 3979, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 
2015 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military 
construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, 
to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year. 
                                                             Page S6819
Saldana Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the 
nomination of Sarah R. Saldana, of Texas, to be an Assistant Secretary 
of Homeland Security.                                        
  Page S6797
  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 Monday, December 15, 2014. 
                                                             Page S6797
  Prior to the consideration of this nomination, Senate took the 
following action:
  By 48 yeas to 35 nays (Vote No. 327), Senate agreed to the motion to 
proceed to Executive Session to consider the nomination.     
Page S6797
Colvin Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the 
nomination of Carolyn Watts Colvin, of Maryland, to be Commissioner of 
Social Security.                                             
  Page S6798
  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 R. Saldana, of Texas, to be an Assistant Secretary 
of Homeland Security.                                        
Page S6798
  Prior to the consideration of this nomination, Senate took the 
following action:
  By 52 yeas to 40 nays (Vote No. 328), Senate agreed to the motion to 
proceed to Legislative Session.                              
Page S6797
  By 52 yeas to 41 nays (Vote No. 329), Senate agreed to the motion to 
proceed to Executive Session to consider the nomination.     
Page S6797
  Subsequently, the motion to invoke cloture on the nomination was 
withdrawn.                                                   
Page S6797
Murthy Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the 
nomination of Vivek Hallegere Murthy, of Massachusetts, to be Medical 
Director in the Regular Corps of the Public Health Service and to be 
Surgeon General of the Public Health Service.                
  Page S6799
   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 Carolyn Watts Colvin, of Maryland, to be Commissioner of 
Social Security.                                             
Page S6799
  Prior to the consideration of this nomination, Senate took the 
following action:
  By 51 yeas to 41 nays (Vote No. 330), Senate agreed to the motion to 
proceed to Legislative Session.                              
Page S6798
  By 52 yeas to 40 nays (Vote No. 331), Senate agreed to the motion to 
proceed to Executive Session to consider the nomination. 
                                                         Pages S6798-99
Blinken Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the 
nomination of Antony Blinken, of New York, to be Deputy Secretary of 
State.                                                 
  Pages S6799-6800
  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 Vivek Hallegere Murthy, of Massachusetts, to be Medical 
Director in the Regular Corps of the Public Health Service and to be 
Surgeon General of the Public Health Service.                
Page S6799
  Prior to the consideration of this nomination, Senate took the 
following action:
  By 52 yeas to 41 nays (Vote No. 332), Senate agreed to the motion to 
proceed to Legislative Session.                              
Page S6799
  By 52 yeas to 41 nays (Vote No. 333), Senate agreed to the motion to 
proceed to Executive Session to consider the nomination.     
Page S6799
Rose Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the nomination 
of Frank A. Rose, of Massachusetts, to be an Assistant Secretary of 
State (Verification and Compliance).                     
  Pages S6800-01


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

  
  On page D1131, December 13, 2014, the following language 
appears: By 48 yeas to 35 nays (Vote No. 327), Senate agreed to 
the motion to proceed to Executive Session to consider the 
nomination. Pages S6796-97 . . . . . Subsequently, the motion to 
invoke cloture on the nomination was withdrawn. Page S6797 . . . . 
. Blinken Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the 
nomination of Antony Blinken, of New York, to be Deputy Secretary 
of State. Page S6799 . . . . . Rose Nomination--Cloture: Senate 
began consideration of the nomination of Frank A. Rose, of 
Massachusetts, to be an Assistant Secretary of State (Verification 
and Compliance). Page S6800
  
  The online Record has been corrected to read: By 48 yeas to 35 
nays (Vote No. 327), Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to 
Executive Session to consider the nomination. Page S6797 . . . . . 
Subsequently, the motion to invoke cloture on the nomination was 
withdrawn. Page S6817 . . . . . Blinken Nomination--Cloture: 
Senate began consideration of the nomination of Antony Blinken, of 
New York, to be Deputy Secretary of State. Pages S6799-6800 . . . 
. . Rose Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the 
nomination of Frank A. Rose, of Massachusetts, to be an Assistant 
Secretary of State (Verification and Compliance). Page S6800-01


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

  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 Antony Blinken, of New York, to be Deputy Secretary of 
State.                                                       
Page S6800

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  Prior to the consideration of this nomination, Senate took the 
following action:
  By 52 yeas to 41 nays (Vote No. 334), Senate agreed to the motion to 
proceed to Legislative Session.                              
Page S6800
  By 52 yeas to 41 nays (Vote No. 335), Senate agreed to the motion to 
proceed to Executive Session to consider the nomination.     
Page S6800
Honorable Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the 
nomination of Colette Dodson Honorable, of Arkansas, to be a Member of 
the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.                    
  Page S6801
  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 Frank A. Rose, of Massachusetts, to be an Assistant 
Secretary of State (Verification and Compliance).            
Page S6801
  Prior to the consideration of this nomination, Senate took the 
following action:
  By 50 yeas to 41 nays (Vote No. 337), Senate agreed to the motion to 
proceed to Executive Session to consider the nomination.     
Page S6801
Santos Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the 
nomination of Daniel J. Santos, of Virginia, to be a Member of the 
Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board.                     
  Page S6802
  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 Colette Dodson Honorable, of Arkansas, to be a Member of 
the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.                    
Page S6802
  Prior to the consideration of this nomination, Senate took the 
following action:
  By 53 yeas to 40 nays (Vote No. 338), Senate agreed to the motion to 
proceed to Legislative Session.                              
Page S6801
  By 52 yeas to 41 nays (Vote No. 339), Senate agreed to the motion to 
proceed to Executive Session to consider the nomination.     
Page S6802
Lopez Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the nomination 
of Estevan R. Lopez, of New Mexico, to be Commissioner of Reclamation. 
                                                             Page S6803
  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 Daniel J. Santos, of Virginia, to be a Member of the 
Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board.                     
Page S6803
  Prior to the consideration of this nomination, Senate took the 
following action:
  By 52 yeas to 42 nays (Vote No. 340), Senate agreed to the motion to 
proceed to Legislative Session.                              
Page S6802
  By 54 yeas to 42 nays (Vote No. 341), Senate agreed to the motion to 
proceed to Executive Session to consider the nomination.     
Page S6802
Jadotte Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the 
nomination of Marcus Dwayne Jadotte, of Florida, to be an Assistant 
Secretary of Commerce.                                   
  Pages S6803-04


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

  
  On page D1132, December 13, 2014, the following language 
appears: Jadotte Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration 
of the nomination of Marcus Dwayne Jadotte, of Florida, to be an 
Assistant Secretary of Commerce. Page S6803
  
  The online Record has been corrected to read: Jadotte 
Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the nomination 
of Marcus Dwayne Jadotte, of Florida, to be an Assistant Secretary 
of Commerce. Pages S6803-04


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

  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 Estevan R. Lopez, of New Mexico, to be Commissioner of 
Reclamation.                                                 
Page S6803
  Prior to the consideration of this nomination, Senate took the 
following action:
  By 54 yeas to 42 nays (Vote No. 342), Senate agreed to the motion to 
proceed to Legislative Session.                              
Page S6803
  By 53 yeas to 42 nays (Vote No. 343), Senate agreed to the motion to 
proceed to Executive Session to consider the nomination.     
Page S6803
Stivers Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the 
nomination of Jonathan Nicholas Stivers, of the District of Columbia, 
to be an Assistant Administrator of the United States Agency for 
International Development.                                   
  Page S6804
  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 Marcus Dwayne Jadotte, of Florida, to be an Assistant 
Secretary of Commerce.                                       
Page S6804
  Prior to the consideration of this nomination, Senate took the 
following action:
  By 54 yeas to 42 nays (Vote No. 344), Senate agreed to the motion to 
proceed to Legislative Session.                          
Pages S6803-04
  By 54 yeas to 42 nays (Vote No. 345), Senate agreed to the motion to 
proceed to Executive Session to consider the nomination.     
Page S6804
Cruden Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the 
nomination of John Charles Cruden, of Virginia, to be an Assistant 
Attorney General.                                            
  Page S6805
  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 Jonathan Nicholas Stivers, of the

[[Page D1133]]

District of Columbia, to be an Assistant Administrator of the United 
States Agency for International Development.                 
Page S6805
  Prior to the consideration of this nomination, Senate took the 
following action:
  By 54 yeas to 42 nays (Vote No. 346), Senate agreed to the motion to 
proceed to Legislative Session.                              
Page S6804
  By 53 yeas to 42 nays (Vote No. 347), Senate agreed to the motion to 
proceed to Executive Session to consider the nomination.     
Page S6805
Smith Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the nomination 
of Christopher Smith, of Texas, to be Assistant Secretary of Energy for 
Fossil Energy.                                           
  Pages S6805-06
  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 Charles Cruden, of Virginia, to be an Assistant 
Attorney General.                                            
Page S6806
  Prior to the consideration of this nomination, Senate took the 
following action:
  By 54 yeas to 42 nays (Vote No. 348), Senate agreed to the motion to 
proceed to Legislative Session.                              
Page S6805
  By 54 yeas to 42 nays (Vote No. 349), Senate agreed to the motion to 
proceed to Executive Session to consider the nomination.     
Page S6805
Bough Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the nomination 
of Stephen R. Bough, of Missouri, to be United States District Judge 
for the Western District of Missouri.                        
  Page S6806
  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 Christopher Smith, of Texas, to be Assistant Secretary of 
Energy for Fossil Energy.                                
Pages S6806-07
  Prior to the consideration of this nomination, Senate took the 
following action:
  By 53 yeas to 42 nays (Vote No. 350), Senate agreed to the motion to 
proceed to Legislative Session.                              
Page S6806
  By 54 yeas to 42 nays (Vote No. 351), Senate agreed to the motion to 
proceed to Executive Session to consider the nomination.     
Page S6806
Alonso Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the 
nomination of Jorge Luis Alonso, of Illinois, to be United States 
District Judge for the Northern District of Illinois.        
  Page S6807
  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 Stephen R. Bough, of Missouri, to be United States 
District Judge for the Western District of Missouri.         
Page S6807
Gilliam Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the 
nomination of Haywood Stirling Gilliam, Jr., of California, to be 
United States District Judge for the Northern District of California. 
                                                             Page S6807
  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 Jorge Luis Alonso, of Illinois, to be United States 
District Judge for the Northern District of Illinois.        
Page S6807
Mehta Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the nomination 
of Amit Priyavadan Mehta, of the District of Columbia, to be United 
States District Judge for the District of Columbia.          
  Page S6807
  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 Haywood Stirling Gilliam, Jr., of California, to be 
United States District Judge for the Northern District of California. 
                                                             Page S6807
Burroughs Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the 
nomination of Allison Dale Burroughs, of Massachusetts, to be United 
States District Judge for the District of Massachusetts. 
                                                         Pages S6807-08


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

  
  On page D1133, December 13, 2014, the following language 
appears: Burroughs Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration 
of the nomination of Allison Dale Burroughs, of Massachusetts, to 
be United States District Judge for the District of Massachusetts. 
Page S6807 . . . . . Mazzant Nomination--Cloture: Senate began 
consideration of the nomination of Amos L. Mazzant III,
  
  The online Record has been corrected to read: Burroughs 
Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the nomination 
of Allison Dale Burroughs, of Massachusetts, to be United States 
District Judge for the District of Massachusetts. Pages S6807-08 
Mazzant Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the 
nomination of Amos L. Mazzant, III,


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

  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 Amit Priyavadan Mehta, of the District of Columbia, to be 
United States District Judge for the District of Columbia. 
                                                         Pages S6807-08
Blakey Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the 
nomination of John Robert Blakey, of Illinois, to be United States 
District Judge for the Northern District of Illinois.        
  Page S6808
  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 Allison Dale Burroughs, of Massachusetts, to be United 
States District Judge for the District of Massachusetts.     
Page S6808
Mazzant Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the 
nomination of Amos L. Mazzant, III,

[[Page D1134]]

of Texas, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District 
of Texas.                                                    
  Page S6808
  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 Robert Blakey, of Illinois, to be United States 
District Judge for the Northern District of Illinois.        
Page S6808
Pitman Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the 
nomination of Robert Lee Pitman, of Texas, to be United States District 
Judge for the Western District of Texas.                     
  Page S6808
  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 Amos L. Mazzant, III, of Texas, to be United States 
District Judge for the Eastern District of Texas.            
Page S6808
Schroeder Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the 
nomination of Robert William Schroeder III, of Texas, to be United 
States District Judge for the Eastern District of Texas.     
  Page S6808
  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 Robert Lee Pitman, of Texas, to be United States District 
Judge for the Western District of Texas.                     
Page S6808
Azrack Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the 
nomination of Joan Marie Azrack, of New York, to be United States 
District Judge for the Eastern District of New York.         
  Page S6809
   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 Robert William Schroeder III, of Texas, to be United 
States District Judge for the Eastern District of Texas.     
Page S6809
Dillon Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the 
nomination of Elizabeth K. Dillon, of Virginia, to be United States 
District Judge for the Western District of Virginia.         
  Page S6809


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

  
  On page D1134, December 13, 2014 the following language appears: 
Dillion Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the 
nomination of Elizabeth K. Dillon, of Virginia, to be United 
States District Judge for the Western District of Virginia. Page 
S6809
  
  The online Record has been corrected to read: Dillon 
Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the nomination 
of Elizabeth K. Dillon, of Virginia, to be United States District 
Judge for the Western District of Virginia. Page S6809


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

  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 Joan Marie Azrack, of New York, to be United States 
District Judge for the Eastern District of New York.         
Page S6809
Biggs Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the nomination 
of Loretta Copeland Biggs, of North Carolina, to be United States 
District Judge for the Middle District of North Carolina.    
  Page S6809
  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 Elizabeth K. Dillon, of Virginia, to be United States 
District Judge for the Western District of Virginia.         
Page S6809
Nominations--Agreement: A unanimous-consent-time agreement was reached 
providing that notwithstanding rule XXII, at approximately 10 a.m., on 
Monday, December 15, 2014, Senate will resume consideration of the 
nominations of Vivek Hallegere Murthy, of Massachusetts, to be Medical 
Director in the Regular Corps of the Public Health Service and to be 
Surgeon General of the Public Health Service, Daniel J. Santos, of 
Virginia, to be a Member of the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety 
Board, Frank A. Rose, of Massachusetts, to be an Assistant Secretary of 
State (Verification and Compliance), Sarah R. Saldana, of Texas, to be 
an Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security, and Antony Blinken, of New 
York, to be Deputy Secretary of State; that at 4:30 p.m., there be one 
hour equally divided in the usual form on the nomination of Vivek 
Hallegere Murthy, of Massachusetts, to be Medical Director in the 
Regular Corps of the Public Health Service and to be Surgeon General of 
the Public Health Service, and at 5:30 p.m., Senate vote on the motion 
to invoke cloture on the nomination of Vivek Hallegere Murthy, of 
Massachusetts, to be Medical Director in the Regular Corps of the 
Public Health Service and to be Surgeon General of the Public Health 
Service; that if cloture is invoked, all post-cloture time be expired, 
and Senate vote on confirmation of the nomination; following 
disposition of the nomination, Senate vote on the motions to invoke 
cloture on the nominations of Daniel J. Santos, of Virginia, to be a 
Member of the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board, and Frank A. 
Rose, of Massachusetts, to be an Assistant Secretary of State 
(Verification and Compliance), and that if cloture is invoked, on 
Tuesday, December 16, 2014, following Leader remarks, all post-cloture 
time be expired and Senate vote on confirmation of the nominations in 
the order listed; provided further, at 2:30 p.m., Senate vote on the 
motion to invoke cloture on the nomination of Sarah R. Saldana, of 
Texas, to be an Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security; that if 
cloture is invoked, all post-cloture time on the nomination be expired 
and Senate vote on confirmation of the nomination; provided further, at 
5 p.m., the time until 6 p.m., be

[[Page D1135]]

equally divided in the usual form, and at 6 p.m., Senate vote on the 
motion to invoke cloture on the nomination of Antony Blinken, of New 
York, to be Deputy Secretary of State; that if cloture is invoked, all 
post-cloture time be expired and Senate vote on confirmation of the 
nomination; and that no further motions be in order to the nomination. 
                                                         Pages S6817-18
Nominations Confirmed: Senate confirmed the following nominations:
  8 Coast Guard nominations in the rank of admiral.
  Routine lists in the Coast Guard.               
Pages S6818-19, S6820


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

  
  On page D1135, December 13, 2014 the following language appears: 
Nominations Confirmed: Senate confirmed the following nominations: 
8 Coast Guard nominations in the rank of admiral. Routine lists in 
the Coast Guard. Page S6820
  
  The online Record has been corrected to read: Nominations 
Confirmed: Senate confirmed the following nominations: 8 Coast 
Guard nominations in the rank of admiral. Routine lists in the 
Coast Guard. Pages S6818-19, S6820


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Messages from the House:                                     
  Page S6817
Additional Cosponsors:                                       
  Page S6817
Statements on Introduced Bills/Resolutions:
Additional Statements:
Amendments Submitted:                                        
  Page S6817
Record Votes: Twenty-eight record votes were taken today. (Total--354) 
                                  Pages S6797-S6806, S6809-10, S6813-14
Adjournment: Senate convened at 12 p.m. and adjourned at 11:42 p.m., 
until 10 a.m. on Monday, December 15, 2014. (For Senate's program, see 
the remarks of the Acting Majority Leader in today's Record on page 
S6819.)