[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 59 (Thursday, April 4, 2019)]
[Daily Digest]
[Pages D356-D358]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                                            Thursday, April 4, 2019

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                              Daily Digest

                                 Senate


Chamber Action
Routine Proceedings, pages S2245-S2284
Measures Introduced: Thirty-one bills and eight resolutions were 
introduced, as follows: S. 1026-1056, S.J. Res. 18, S. Res. 141-146, 
and S. Con. Res. 13.                                     
  Pages S2269-71
Measures Reported:
  S. Res. 23, supporting the goals and ideals of Countering 
International Parental Child Abduction Month and expressing the sense 
of the Senate that Congress should raise awareness of the harm caused 
by international parental child abduction, and with an amended 
preamble.
  S. Res. 27, calling for a prompt multinational freedom of navigation 
operation in the Black Sea and urging the cancellation of the Nord 
Stream 2 pipeline.
  S. Res. 35, supporting democratic principles and standards in Bolivia 
and throughout Latin America, and with an amended preamble.
  S. Res. 67, expressing the sense of the Senate on the importance and 
vitality of the United States alliances with Japan and the Republic of 
Korea, and our trilateral cooperation in the pursuit of shared 
interests, and with an amended preamble.
  S. Res. 95, recognizing the 198th anniversary of the independence of 
Greece and celebrating democracy in Greece and the United States.
  S. Res. 96, commending the Government of Canada for upholding the 
rule of law and expressing concern over actions by the Government of 
the People's Republic of China in response to a request from the United 
States Government to the Government of Canada for the extradition of a 
Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. executive.                     
Page S2269
Measures Passed:
  NATO 70 Years: Senate agreed to S. Res. 123, supporting the North 
Atlantic Treaty Organization and recognizing its 70 years of 
accomplishments.                                             
  Page S2282
  Central Conference of American Rabbis 130th Anniversary: Senate 
agreed to S. Res. 145, commemorating the bicentennial of the birth of 
Rabbi Isaac Mayer Wise and the 130th anniversary of the founding of the 
Central Conference of American Rabbis.                       
  Page S2282
  Institute of International Education: Senate agreed to S. Res. 146, 
recognizing the centennial of the Institute of International Education.
                                                             Page S2282
Domenico Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of nomination 
of Daniel Desmond Domenico, of Colorado, to be United States District 
Judge for the District of Colorado.                          
  Page S2262
   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 Tuesday, April 9, 2019. 
                                                             Page S2262
  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 S2262
Wyrick Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the 
nomination of Patrick R. Wyrick, of Oklahoma, to be United States 
District Judge for the Western District of Oklahoma.         
  Page S2262
  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 Desmond Domenico, of Colorado, to be United States 
District Judge for the District of Colorado.                 
Page S2262
  Prior to the consideration of this nomination, Senate took the 
following action:
  Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Legislative Session. 
                                                             Page S2262
  Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Executive Session to 
consider the nomination.                                     
Page S2262
Stanton Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the 
nomination of Cheryl Marie Stanton, of South Carolina, to be 
Administrator of the Wage and Hour Division, Department of Labor. 
                                                             Page S2262
  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 the nomination 
of Patrick R. Wyrick, of Oklahoma, to be United States District Judge 
for the Western District of Oklahoma.                        
Page S2262
  Prior to the consideration of this nomination, Senate took the 
following action:
  Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Legislative Session. 
                                                             Page S2262
  Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Executive Session to 
consider the nomination.                                     
Page S2262
Abizaid Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the 
nomination of John P. Abizaid, of Nevada, to be Ambassador to the 
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.                                     
  Page S2262
   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 Cheryl Marie Stanton, of South Carolina, to be 
Administrator of the Wage and Hour Division, Department of Labor. 
                                                             Page S2262
  Prior to the consideration of this nomination, Senate took the 
following action:
  Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Legislative Session. 
                                                             Page S2262
  Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Executive Session to 
consider the nomination.                                     
Page S2262
Brady Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the nomination 
of Holly A. Brady, of Indiana, to be United States District Judge for 
the Northern District of Indiana.                            
  Page S2262
  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 P. Abizaid, of Nevada, to be Ambassador to the 
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.                                 
Pages S2262-63
  Prior to the consideration of this nomination, Senate took the 
following action:
  Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Legislative Session. 
                                                             Page S2262
  Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Executive Session to 
consider the nomination.                                     
Page S2262
Morales Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the 
nomination of David Steven Morales, of Texas, to be United States 
District Judge for the Southern District of Texas.           
  Page S2263
   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 Holly A. Brady, of Indiana, to be United States District 
Judge for the Northern District of Indiana.                 
Pages S2263
  Prior to the consideration of this nomination, Senate took the 
following action:
  Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Legislative Session. 
                                                             Page S2263
  Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Executive Session to 
consider the nomination.                                     
Page S2263


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

  
  On page D357, April 4, 2019, the following language appears: 
Morales Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the 
nomination of David Steven Morales, of Texas, to be United States 
District Judge for the Southern District of Texas. Page S2263 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 P. Abizaid, of Nevada, to be Ambassador 
to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Page S2263 Prior to the 
consideration of this nomination, Senate took the following 
action: Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Legislative 
Session. Page S2263 Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to 
Executive Session to consider the nomination. Page S2263 Brady 
Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the nomination 
of Holly A. Brady, of Indiana, to be United States District Judge 
for the Northern District of Indiana. Page S2262 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 David Steven Morales, of Texas, to be United 
States District Judge for the Southern District of Texas. Pages 
S2262-63 Prior to the consideration of this nomination, Senate 
took the following action: Senate agreed to the motion to proceed 
to Legislative Session. Page S2262 Senate agreed to the motion to 
proceed to Executive Session to consider the nomination. Page 
S2262
  
  The online Record has been corrected to read: Brady Nomination--
Cloture: Senate began consideration of the nomination of Holly A. 
Brady, of Indiana, to be United States District Judge for the 
Northern District of Indiana. Page S2262 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 P. Abizaid, of Nevada, to be Ambassador to the Kingdom of 
Saudi Arabia. Pages S2262-63 Prior to the consideration of this 
nomination, Senate took the following action: Senate agreed to the 
motion to proceed to Legislative Session. Page S2262 Senate agreed 
to the motion to proceed to Executive Session to consider the 
nomination. Page S2262 Morales Nomination--Cloture: Senate began 
consideration of the nomination of David Steven Morales, of Texas, 
to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of 
Texas. Page S2263 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 Holly A. Brady, of 
Indiana, to be United States District Judge for the Northern 
District of Indiana. Page S2263 Prior to the consideration of this 
nomination, Senate took the following action: Senate agreed to the 
motion to proceed to Legislative Session. Page S2263 Senate agreed 
to the motion to proceed to Executive Session to consider the 
nomination. Page S2263


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

     Nominations Confirmed: Senate confirmed the following 
     nominations:
  By 66 yeas to 33 nays (Vote No. EX. 62), Roy Kalman Altman, of 
Florida, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District 
of Florida.                                       
Pages S2249-50, S2284
  By 52 yeas to 44 nays (Vote No. EX. 64), Mark Anthony Calabria, of 
Virginia, to be Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency for a 
term of five years.                     
Pages S2246-49, S2250-58, S2284
  During consideration of this nomination today, Senate also took the 
following action:
  By 53 yeas to 46 nays (Vote No. EX. 63), Senate agreed to the motion 
to close further debate on the nomination.                   
Page S2250
     Nominations Received: Senate received the following 
     nominations:
  Frank William Volk, of West Virginia, to be United States District 
Judge for the Southern District of West Virginia.
  Scott Soles, of Texas, to be Chief Financial Officer, Department of 
Agriculture.
  Michelle Bowman, of Kansas, to be a Member of the Board of Governors 
of the Federal Reserve System for a term of fourteen years from 
February 1, 2020.
  Allison Herren Lee, of Colorado, to be a Member of the Securities and 
Exchange Commission for a term expiring June 5, 2022.
  Michael J.K. Kratsios, of South Carolina, to be an Associate Director 
of the Office of Science and Technology Policy.
  Alma L. Golden, of Texas, to be an Assistant Administrator of the 
United States Agency for International Development.
  Richard B. Norland, of Iowa, to be Ambassador to Libya.
  Steven D. Grimberg, of Georgia, to be United States District Judge 
for the Northern District of Georgia.
  Randall P. Huff, of Wyoming, to be United States Marshal for the 
District of Wyoming for the term of four years.
  Routine lists in the Air Force, Army, and Navy.        
Pages S2282-84
     Nomination Withdrawn: Senate received notification of 
     withdrawal of the following nomination:

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  Ronald D. Vitiello, of Illinois, to be an Assistant Secretary of 
Homeland Security, which was sent to the Senate on January 16, 2019. 
                                                             Page S2284
     Messages from the House:
      Reports of Committees:
     l Cosponsors:                                       30Statements 
     on Introduced Bills/Resolutions:                    30Additional 
     Statements:                                         30Authorities 
     for Committees to Meet:                             30Record 
     Votes: Three record votes were taken today. (Total--64) 
                                         rd Votes:Pages S2249-50, S2258
     Adjournment: Senate convened at 11 a.m. and adjourned at 6:39 
     p.m., until 4 p.m. on Monday, April 8, 2019. (For Senate's 
     program, see the remarks of the Majority Leader in today's 
     Record on page S2282.)