[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 61 (Wednesday, April 20, 2016)]
[Daily Digest]
[Pages D404-D405]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                                          Wednesday, April 20, 2016

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                              Daily Digest


HIGHLIGHTS

      Senate passed S. 2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act, as 
      amended.


                                 Senate


Chamber Action
Routine Proceedings, pages S2205-S2350
Measures Introduced: Eleven bills and three resolutions were 
introduced, as follows: S. 2820-2830, and S. Res. 432-434.   
  Page S2328
Measures Passed:
  Energy Policy Modernization Act: By 85 yeas to 12 nays (Vote No. 54), 
Senate passed S. 2012, to provide for the modernization of the energy 
policy of the United States.                             
  Pages S2207-89
  Global Food Security Act: Senate passed S. 1252, to authorize a 
comprehensive strategic approach for United States foreign assistance 
to developing countries to reduce global poverty and hunger, achieve 
food and nutrition security, promote inclusive, sustainable, 
agricultural-led economic growth, improve nutritional outcomes, 
especially for women and children, build resilience among vulnerable 
populations, after agreeing to the committee amendment in the nature of 
a substitute, and the following amendment proposed thereto: 
                                                         Pages S2344-50
  Fischer (for Casey) Amendment No. 3837, relating to global food 
security.                                                
Pages S2346-47
  National Lineman Appreciation Day: Senate agreed to S. Res. 433, 
recognizing linemen, the profession of linemen, and the contributions 
of these brave men and women who protect public safety, and expressing 
support for the designation of April 18, 2016, as ``National Lineman 
Appreciation Day''.                                          
  Page S2350
  Parkinson's Awareness Month: Senate agreed to S. Res. 434, supporting 
the designation of April 2016 as ``Parkinson's Awareness Month''. 
                                                             Page S2350
Measures Considered:
Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act--
Agreement: Senate began consideration of H.R. 2028, making 
appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies 
for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016, taking action on the 
following amendments proposed thereto:                
  Pages S2294-S2323
Adopted:
  By 70 yeas to 26 nays (Vote No. 55), Alexander (for Schatz) Amendment 
No. 3802 (to Amendment No. 3801), to modify funding for certain 
projects of the Department of Energy.                    
Pages S2320-21
Rejected:
  By 25 yeas to 71 nays (Vote No. 56), Alexander (for Ernst) Amendment 
No. 3803 (to Amendment No. 3801), to eliminate funding for the 
Appalachian Regional Commission, the Delta Regional Authority, the 
Denali Commission, and the Northern Border Regional Commission. 
                                                         Pages S2320-22
Pending:
  Alexander/Feinstein Amendment No. 3801, in the nature of a 
substitute.                                                  
Page S2301
  Alexander Amendment No. 3804 (to Amendment No. 3801), to modify 
provisions relating to Nuclear Regulatory Commission fees.   
Page S2301
  Alexander (for Hoeven) Amendment No. 3811 (to Amendment No. 3801), to 
prohibit the use of funds relating to a certain definition. 
                                                         Pages S2322-23
  Pursuant to the unanimous-consent agreement of April 18, 2016, the 
motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to consideration of 
the bill was withdrawn.                                      
Page S2294
  A unanimous-consent agreement was reached providing that the 
committee-reported substitute to the bill be withdrawn and that 
Alexander/Feinstein Amendment No. 3801 (listed above) remain pending 
and be considered the committee-reported substitute.         
Page S2314
  A unanimous-consent agreement was reached providing that at 11:45 
a.m., on Thursday, April 21, 2016, Senate vote on or in relation to 
Alexander (for Hoeven) Amendment No. 3811 (listed above); that it be 
subject to a 60 affirmative vote threshold for adoption; and that no 
second-degree amendments be in order prior to the vote.      
Page S2322

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  A unanimous-consent agreement was reached providing for further 
consideration of the bill at approximately 11 a.m., on Thursday, April 
21, 2016.                                                    
Page S2350
Nomination Confirmed: Senate confirmed the following nomination:
  1 Army nomination in the rank of general.                  
Page S2350
Nominations Received: Senate received the following nominations:
  David V. Brewer, of Oregon, to be a Member of the Board of Directors 
of the State Justice Institute for a term expiring September 17, 2016.
  Gayle A. Nachtigal, of Oregon, to be a Member of the Board of 
Directors of the State Justice Institute for a term expiring September 
17, 2018.
  Geeta Pasi, of New York, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Chad.
  1 Coast Guard nomination in the rank of admiral.           
Page S2350
Messages from the House:                                     
  Page S2326
Measures Referred:                                           
  Page S2326
Measures Read the First Time:                                
  Page S2326
Enrolled Bills Presented:                                    
  Page S2326
Executive Communications:                                
  Pages S2326-27
Petitions and Memorials:                                 
  Pages S2327-28
Additional Cosponsors:                                   
  Pages S2328-30
Statements on Introduced Bills/Resolutions:              
  Pages S2330-31
Amendments Submitted:                                    
  Pages S2331-43
Authorities for Committees to Meet:                      
  Pages S2343-44
Privileges of the Floor:                                     
  Page S2344
Record Votes: Three record votes were taken today. (Total--56) 
                                              Pages S2208, S2321, S2322
Adjournment: Senate convened at 9:30 a.m. and adjourned at 6:40 p.m., 
until 10 a.m. on Thursday, April 21, 2016. (For Senate's program, see 
the remarks of the Acting Majority Leader in today's Record on page 
S2350.)