[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 140 (Wednesday, August 22, 2018)]
[Daily Digest]
[Pages D936-D939]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                                         Wednesday, August 22, 2018

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                              Daily Digest

                                 Senate


Chamber Action
Routine Proceedings, pages S5791-S5869
Measures Introduced: Seven bills and four resolutions were introduced, 
as follows: S. 3362-3368, and S. Res. 612-615.               
  Page S5831
Measures Reported:
  Report to accompany S. 994, to amend title 18, United States Code, to 
provide for the protection of community centers with religious 
affiliation. (S. Rept. No. 115-325)                          
Page S5830
Measures Passed:
  Anti-Terrorism Clarification Act: Senate passed S. 2946, to amend 
title 18, United States Code, to clarify the meaning of the terms ``act 
of war'' and ``blocked asset'', after agreeing to the committee 
amendment in the nature of a substitute.                 
  Pages S5864-65
  Anwar Sadat Centennial Celebration Act: Committee on Banking, 
Housing, and Urban Affairs was discharged from further consideration of 
S. 266, to award the Congressional Gold Medal to Anwar Sadat in 
recognition of his heroic achievements and courageous contributions to 
peace in the Middle East, and the bill was then passed. 
                                                         Pages S5865-66
  American Fisheries Advisory Committee Act: Senate passed S. 1322, to 
establish the American Fisheries Advisory Committee to assist in the 
awarding of fisheries research and development grants, after 
withdrawing the committee amendment in the nature of a substitute, and 
agreeing to the following amendment proposed thereto:    
  Pages S5866-68
  McConnell (for Sullivan/Markey) Amendment No. 4001, in the nature of 
a substitute.                                            
Pages S5867-68
  J. Bennett Johnston Waterway Hydropower Extension Act: Senate passed 
S. 1142, to extend the deadline for commencement of construction of 
certain hydroelectric projects, after withdrawing the committee 
amendment in the nature of a substitute, and agreeing to the following 
amendment proposed thereto:                                  
  Page S5868
  McConnell (for Murkowski) Amendment No. 4002, in the nature of a 
substitute.                                              
Pages S5868-69
  Veterans Treatment Court Improvement Act: Senate passed H.R. 2147, to 
require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to hire additional Veterans 
Justice Outreach Specialists to provide treatment court services to 
justice-involved veterans.                                   
  Page S5869
  Honoring the Life of Aretha Franklin: Senate agreed to S. Res. 615, 
honoring the life and legacy of Aretha Franklin and the contributions 
of Aretha Franklin to music, civil rights, and the City of Detroit. 
                                                             Page S5869
Measures Considered:
Department of Defense Appropriations Act: Senate continued 
consideration of H.R. 6157, making appropriations for the Department of 
Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2019, taking action on 
the following amendments proposed thereto:            
  Pages S5793-S5818
Pending:
  Shelby Amendment No. 3695, in the nature of a substitute. 
                                                             Page S5793
  McConnell (for Shelby) Amendment No. 3699 (to Amendment No. 3695), of 
a perfecting nature.                                         
Page S5793
  Leahy Amendment No. 3993 (to Amendment No. 3699), of a perfecting 
nature.                                                  
Pages S5814-15
House Messages:
  Veterans Providing Healthcare Transition Improvement Act: Senate 
agreed to the motion to concur in the amendments of the House to S. 
899, to amend title 5, United States Code, to ensure that the 
requirements that new Federal employees who are veterans with service-
connected disabilities are provided leave for purposes of undergoing 
medical treatment for such disabilities apply to certain employees of 
the Veterans Health Administration.                          
  Page S5869
Johnson Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the 
nomination of Lynn A. Johnson, of Colorado, to be Assistant Secretary 
for Family Support, Department of Health and Human Services. 
                                                             Page S5818
  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

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Senate, a vote on cloture will occur upon disposition of H.R. 6157, 
making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year 
ending September 30, 2019.                                   
Page S5818
  Prior to the consideration of this nomination, Senate took the 
following action:
  Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Executive Session to 
consider the nomination.                                     
Page S5818
  A unanimous-consent agreement was reached providing for further 
consideration of the nomination at approximately 9:30 a.m., on 
Thursday, August 23, 2018.                                   
Page S5869
Clarida Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the 
nomination of Richard Clarida, of Connecticut, to be Vice Chairman of 
the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.        
  Page S5818
  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 Lynn A. Johnson, of Colorado, to be Assistant Secretary 
for Family Support, Department of Health and Human Services. 
                                                             Page S5818
  Prior to the consideration of this nomination, Senate took the 
following action:
  Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Legislative Session. 
                                                             Page S5818
  Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Executive Session to 
consider the nomination.                                     
Page S5818
Clarida Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the 
nomination of Richard Clarida, of Connecticut, to be a Member of the 
Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.            
  Page S5818
  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 Richard Clarida, of Connecticut, to be Vice Chairman of 
the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.        
Page S5818
  Prior to the consideration of this nomination, Senate took the 
following action:
  Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Legislative Session. 
                                                             Page S5818
  Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Executive Session to 
consider the nomination.                                     
Page S5818
  Hunt Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the 
nomination of Joseph H. Hunt, of Maryland, to be an Assistant Attorney 
General, Department of Justice.                              
Page S5818
  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 Richard Clarida, of Connecticut, to be a Member of the 
Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.            
Page S5818
  Prior to the consideration of this nomination, Senate took the 
following action:
  Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Legislative Session. 
                                                             Page S5818
  Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Executive Session to 
consider the nomination.                                     
Page S5818
Patelunas Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the 
nomination of Isabel Marie Keenan Patelunas, of Pennsylvania, to be 
Assistant Secretary for Intelligence and Analysis, Department of the 
Treasury.                                                
  Pages S5818-19
  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 Joseph H. Hunt, of Maryland, to be an Assistant Attorney 
General, Department of Justice.                              
Page S5819
  Prior to the consideration of this nomination, Senate took the 
following action:
  Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Legislative Session. 
                                                             Page S5819
  Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Executive Session to 
consider the nomination.                                     
Page S5819
Moorer Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the 
nomination of Terry Fitzgerald Moorer, to be United States District 
Judge for the Southern District of Alabama.                  
  Page S5819
  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 Isabel Marie Keenan Patelunas, of Pennsylvania, to be 
Assistant Secretary for Intelligence and Analysis, Department of the 
Treasury.                                                    
Page S5819
  Prior to the consideration of this nomination, Senate took the 
following action:
  Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Legislative Session. 
                                                             Page S5819
  Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Executive Session to 
consider the nomination.                                     
Page S5819
Baker Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the nomination 
of R. Stan Baker, to be United States District Judge for the Southern 
District of Georgia.                                         
  Page S5819
  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 Terry Fitzgerald Moorer, to be United States District 
Judge for the Southern District of Alabama.                  
Page S5819

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  Prior to the consideration of this nomination, Senate took the 
following action:
  Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Legislative Session. 
                                                             Page S5819
  Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Executive Session to 
consider the nomination.                                     
Page S5819
Goodwin Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the 
nomination of Charles Barnes Goodwin, to be United States District 
Judge for the Western District of Oklahoma.                  
  Page S5819
  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 R. Stan Baker, to be United States District Judge for the 
Southern District of Georgia.                                
Page S5819
  Prior to the consideration of this nomination, Senate took the 
following action:
  Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Legislative Session. 
                                                             Page S5819
  Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Executive Session to 
consider the nomination.                                     
Page S5819
Ashe Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the nomination 
of Barry W. Ashe, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern 
District of Louisiana.                                       
  Page S5819
  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 Charles Barnes Goodwin, to be United States District 
Judge for the Western District of Oklahoma.                  
Page S5819
  Prior to the consideration of this nomination, Senate took the 
following action:
  Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Legislative Session. 
                                                             Page S5819
  Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Executive Session to 
consider the nomination.                                     
Page S5819
Sweeney Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the 
nomination of James R. Sweeney II, to be United States District Judge 
for the Southern District of Indiana.                        
  Page S5820
  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 Barry W. Ashe, to be United States District Judge for the 
Eastern District of Louisiana.                               
Page S5820
  Prior to the consideration of this nomination, Senate took the 
following action:
  Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Legislative Session. 
                                                             Page S5820
  Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Executive Session to 
consider the nomination.                                     
Page S5820
Baxter Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the 
nomination of Susan Paradise Baxter, to be United States District Judge 
for the Western District of Pennsylvania.                    
  Page S5820
  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 James R. Sweeney II, to be United States District Judge 
for the Southern District of Indiana.                        
Page S5820
  Prior to the consideration of this nomination, Senate took the 
following action:
  Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Legislative Session. 
                                                             Page S5820
  Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Executive Session to 
consider the nomination.                                     
Page S5820
Horan Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the nomination 
of Marilyn Jean Horan, to be United States District Judge for the 
Western District of Pennsylvania.                            
  Page S5820
  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 Susan Paradise Baxter, to be United States District Judge 
for the Western District of Pennsylvania.                    
Page S5820
  Prior to the consideration of this nomination, Senate took the 
following action:
  Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Legislative Session. 
                                                             Page S5820
  Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Executive Session to 
consider the nomination.                                     
Page S5820
Jung Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the nomination 
of William F. Jung, to be United States District Judge for the Middle 
District of Florida.                                         
  Page S5820
  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 Marilyn Jean Horan, to be United States District Judge 
for the Western District of Pennsylvania.                    
Page S5820
  Prior to the consideration of this nomination, Senate took the 
following action:
  Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Legislative Session. 
                                                             Page S5820
  Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Executive Session to 
consider the nomination.                                     
Page S5820
Lanza Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the nomination 
of Dominic W. Lanza, to

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be United States District Judge for the District of Arizona. 
                                                             Page S5820
  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 William F. Jung, to be United States District Judge for 
the Middle District of Florida.                          
Pages S5820-21
  Prior to the consideration of this nomination, Senate took the 
following action:
  Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Legislative Session. 
                                                             Page S5821
  Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Executive Session to 
consider the nomination.                                     
Page S5821
Williams Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the 
nomination of Charles J. Williams, to be United States District Judge 
for the Northern District of Iowa.                           
  Page S5821
  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 Dominic W. Lanza, to be United States District Judge for 
the District of Arizona.                                     
Page S5821
  Prior to the consideration of this nomination, Senate took the 
following action:
  Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Legislative Session. 
                                                             Page S5821
  Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Executive Session to 
consider the nomination.                                     
Page S5821
Summerhays Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the 
nomination of Robert R. Summerhays, to be United States District Judge 
for the Western District of Louisiana.                       
  Page S5821
  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 Charles J. Williams, to be United States District Judge 
for the Northern District of Iowa.                           
Page S5821
  Prior to the consideration of this nomination, Senate took the 
following action:
  Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Legislative Session. 
                                                             Page S5821
  Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Executive Session to 
consider the nomination.                                     
Page S5821
Albright Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the 
nomination of Alan D. Albright, to be United States District Judge for 
the Western District of Texas.                               
  Page S5821
  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 R. Summerhays, to be United States District Judge 
for the Western District of Louisiana.                       
Page S5821
  Prior to the consideration of this nomination, Senate took the 
following action:
  Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Legislative Session. 
                                                             Page S5821
  Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Executive Session to 
consider the nomination.                                     
Page S5821
Messages from the House:                                     
  Page S5830
Executive Reports of Committees:                         
  Pages S5830-31
Additional Cosponsors:                                   
  Pages S5831-33
Statements on Introduced Bills/Resolutions:              
  Pages S5833-35
Additional Statements:                                   
  Pages S5829-30
Amendments Submitted:                                    
  Pages S5835-64
Authorities for Committees to Meet:                          
  Page S5864
Privileges of the Floor:                                     
  Page S5864
Adjournment: Senate convened at 10 a.m. and adjourned at 6:59 p.m., 
until 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, August 23, 2018. (For Senate's program, 
see the remarks of the Majority Leader in today's Record on page 
S5869.)