[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 188 (Thursday, November 29, 2018)]
[Daily Digest]
[Pages D1219-D1221]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                                        Thursday, November 29, 2018

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                              Daily Digest

                                 Senate


Chamber Action
Routine Proceedings, pages S7197-S7249
Measures Introduced: Twenty-three bills and seven resolutions were 
introduced, as follows: S. 3675-3697, S.J. Res. 66-68, S. Res. 711-712, 
and S. Con. Res. 53-54.                                  
  Pages S7241-42
Measures Reported:
  S. 3277, to reduce regulatory burdens and streamline processes 
related to commercial space activities, with an amendment in the nature 
of a substitute. (S. Rept. No. 115-397)
  H.R. 2606, to amend the Act of August 4, 1947 (commonly known as the 
Stigler Act), with respect to restrictions applicable to Indians of the 
Five Civilized Tribes of Oklahoma. (S. Rept. No. 115-398)
  H.R. 4032, to confirm undocumented Federal rights-of-way or easements 
on the Gila River Indian Reservation, clarify the northern boundary of 
the Gila River Indian Community's Reservation, to take certain land 
located in Maricopa County and Pinal County, Arizona, into trust for 
the benefit of the Gila River Indian Community. (S. Rept. No. 115-399)
  S. 3119, to allow for the taking of sea lions on the Columbia River 
and its tributaries to protect endangered and threatened species of 
salmon and other nonlisted fish species, with an amendment in the 
nature of a substitute. (S. Rept. No. 115-400)
  S. 664, to approve the settlement of the water rights claims of the 
Navajo in Utah, to authorize construction of projects in connection 
therewith, with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. (S. Rept. 
No. 115-401)
  H.R. 315, to amend the Public Health Service Act to distribute 
maternity care health professionals to health professional shortage 
areas identified as in need of maternity care health services.
  H.R. 1872, to promote access for United States diplomats and other 
officials, journalists, and other citizens to Tibetan areas of the 
People's Republic of China.
  H.R. 2075, to adjust the eastern boundary of the Deschutes Canyon-
Steelhead Falls and Deschutes Canyon Wilderness Study Areas in the 
State of Oregon to facilitate fire prevention and response activities 
to protect private property, with an amendment in the nature of a 
substitute.
  H.R. 2646, to reauthorize the United States-Jordan Defense 
Cooperation Act of 2015, with an amendment in the nature of a 
substitute.
  H.R. 4819, to promote inclusive economic growth through conservation 
and biodiversity programs that facilitate transboundary cooperation, 
improve natural resource management, and build local capacity to 
protect and preserve threatened wildlife species in the greater 
Okavango River Basin of southern Africa.
  H.R. 4989, to require the Department of State to establish a policy 
regarding the use of location-tracking consumer devices by employees at 
diplomatic and consular facilities.
  H.R. 5655, to establish the Camp Nelson Heritage National Monument in 
the State of Kentucky as a unit of the National Park System, with an 
amendment in the nature of a substitute.
  S. Res. 562, expressing the sense of the Senate that the Treaty on 
the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) continues to make an 
invaluable contribution to United States and international security, 50 
years after it opened for signature on July 1, 1968, with an amendment 
in the nature of a substitute and with an amended preamble.
  S. 90, to survey the gradient boundary along the Red River in the 
States of Oklahoma and Texas.
  S. 941, to withdraw certain National Forest System land in the 
Emigrant Crevice area located in the Custer Gallatin National Forest, 
Park County, Montana, from the mining and mineral leasing laws of the 
United States.
  S. 1219, to provide for stability of title to certain land in the 
State of Louisiana, with an amendment in the nature of a substitute.
  S. 1787, to reauthorize the National Geologic Mapping Act of 1992.
  S. 2076, to amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize the 
expansion of activities related to Alzheimer's disease, cognitive 
decline, and brain health under the Alzheimer's Disease and Healthy 
Aging Program, with an amendment in the nature of a substitute.

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  S. 2249, to permanently reauthorize the Rio Puerco Management 
Committee and the Rio Puerco Watershed Management Program, with an 
amendment in the nature of a substitute.
  S. 3482, to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the 
Emergency Medical Services for Children program.
  S. 3657, to reauthorize the Traumatic Brain Injury program, with an 
amendment in the nature of a substitute.                 
Pages S7240-41
Measures Passed:
  National Flood Insurance Program Extension: Senate passed H.R. 7187, 
to extend the National Flood Insurance Program until December 7, 2018. 
                                                             Page S7246
  National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act: Committee on Banking, 
Housing, and Urban Affairs was discharged from further consideration of 
S. 3628, to reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program, and the 
bill was then passed.                                        
  Page S7246
  Disappearance of David Sneddon: Senate agreed to S. Res. 92, 
expressing concern over the disappearance of David Sneddon. 
                                                         Pages S7246-47
  National Family Service Learning Week: Committee on Health, 
Education, Labor, and Pensions was discharged from further 
consideration of S. Res. 688, expressing support for the designation of 
the week of November 19 through November 23, 2018, as ``National Family 
Service Learning Week'', and the resolution was then agreed to. 
                                                             Page S7247
  Condemning Russia's actions against the Ukrainian Navy: Committee on 
Foreign Relations was discharged from further consideration of S. Res. 
709, condemning Russia's provocative actions in the Kerch Strait 
against the Ukrainian navy, and the resolution was then agreed to. 
                                                             Page S7247
  Printing of the pocket version of the U.S. Constitution: Senate 
agreed to S. Con. Res. 54, authorizing the printing of the 26th edition 
of the pocket version of the Constitution of the United States. 
                                                             Page S7247
  Authorizing use of official office funds: Senate agreed to S. Res. 
712, authorizing the use of official office funds to purchase the 
pocket version of the Constitution of the United States. 
                                                         Pages S7247-48
Signing Authority--Agreement: A unanimous-consent agreement was reached 
providing that the Majority Leader and Senator Murkowski be authorized 
to sign duly enrolled bills or joint resolutions on Friday, November 
30, 2018.                                                    
  Page S7248
Farr Nomination--Agreement: Senate resumed consideration of the 
nomination of Thomas Alvin Farr, to be United States District Judge for 
the Eastern District of North Carolina.                   
  Page S7199
  A unanimous-consent agreement was reached providing that the order of 
Wednesday, November 28, 2018, with respect to the nomination, be 
vitiated and that notwithstanding Rule XXII, it be in order to move to 
proceed to the nomination the week of December 3, 2018, and that if the 
motion is agreed to, Senate vote on confirmation of the nomination, 
with no intervening action or debate.                 
Pages S7199-S7210


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  On page D1220, November 29, 2018, the following language 
appears:Farr Nomination-Agreement: A unanimous-consent agreement 
was reached providing that the order of Wednesday, November 28, 
2018, with respect to the nomination of Thomas Alvin Farr, to be 
United States District Judge for the Eastern District of North 
Carolina, be vitiated and that notwithstanding Rule XXII, it be in 
order to move to proceed to the nomination the week of December 3, 
2018, and that if the motion is agreed to, Senate vote on 
confirmation of the nomination, with no intervening action or 
debate.Pages S7199-S7210
  
  The online Record has been corrected to read:Farr Nomination-
Agreement: Senate resumed consideration of the nomination of 
Thomas Alvin Farr, to be United States District Judge for the 
Eastern District of North Carolina.Page S7199A unanimous-consent 
agreement was reached providing that the order of Wednesday, 
November 28, 2018, with respect to the nomination, be vitiated and 
that notwithstanding Rule XXII, it be in order to move to proceed 
to the nomination the week of December 3, 2018, and that if the 
motion is agreed to, Senate vote on confirmation of the 
nomination, with no intervening action or debate.Pages S7199-S7210


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

     Kobes Nomination--Cloture: Senate resumed consideration of 
     the nomination of Jonathan A. Kobes, of South Dakota, to be 
     United States Circuit Judge for the Eighth Circuit.     Page S7210
     
  During consideration of this nomination today, Senate also took the 
following action:
  By 50 yeas to 49 nays, Vice President voting yea (Vote No. EX. 251), 
Senate agreed to the motion to close further debate on the nomination. 
                                                             Page S7210
     Kraninger Nomination--Cloture: Senate resumed consideration 
     of the nomination of Kathleen Laura Kraninger, of Ohio, to be 
     Director, Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection. 
                                                         Pages S7213-21
  During consideration of this nomination today, Senate also took the 
following action:
  By 50 yeas to 49 nays (Vote No. EX. 252), Senate agreed to the motion 
to close further debate on the nomination.               
                                                         Pages S7213-14
     McNamee Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of 
     the nomination of Bernard L. McNamee, of Virginia, to be a 
     Member of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
                                                             Page S7222
  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, and pursuant to the unanimous-consent agreement of 
Thursday, November 29, 2018, a vote on cloture will occur at 5:30 p.m. 
on Monday, December 3, 2018.                             
                                                          Pages S7222-25
  Prior to the consideration of this nomination, Senate took the 
following action:
  Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Legislative Session. 
                                                             Page S7221
  Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Executive Session to 
consider the nomination.                                     
                                                             Page S7222
  A unanimous-consent agreement was reached providing that Senate 
resume consideration of the nomination at approximately 3 p.m. on 
Monday, December 3, 2018; and that notwithstanding Rule XXII, the 
cloture vote on the nomination occur at 5:30 p.m.            
                                                             Page S7248
Nominations Received: Senate received the following nominations:
  1 Air Force nomination in the rank of general.
  10 Army nominations in the rank of general.
  1 Navy nomination in the rank of admiral.

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  Routine lists in the Air Force, Army, Marine Corps, and Navy. 
                                                         Pages S7248-49
Messages from the House:                                     
  Page S7238
Measures Referred:                                           
  Page S7238
Enrolled Bills Presented:                                    
  Page S7238
Executive Communications:                                
  Pages S7238-40
Executive Reports of Committees:                             
  Page S7241
Additional Cosponsors:                                   
  Pages S7242-43
Statements on Introduced Bills/Resolutions:              
  Pages S7243-45
Additional Statements:                                   
  Pages S7236-38
Amendments Submitted:                                    
  Pages S7245-46
Authorities for Committees to Meet:                          
  Page S7246
Privileges of the Floor:                                     
  Page S7246
Record Votes: Two record votes were taken today. (Total--252) 
                                                  Pages S7210, S7213-14
Adjournment: Senate convened at 10 a.m. and adjourned at 7:46 p.m., 
until 3 p.m. on Friday, November 30, 2018. (For Senate's program, see 
the remarks of the Acting Majority Leader in today's Record on page 
S7248.)