[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 87 (Thursday, May 23, 2019)]
[Daily Digest]
[Pages D592-D595]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                                             Thursday, May 23, 2019

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                              Daily Digest


HIGHLIGHTS

      Senate passed S. 151, TRACED Act, as amended.
      Senate passed H.R. 2157, Supplemental Appropriations Act, as 
      amended.


                                 Senate


Chamber Action
Routine Proceedings, pages S3065-S3137
Measures Introduced: Sixty-nine bills and eight resolutions were 
introduced, as follows: S. 1627-1695, and S. Res. 219-226. 
                                                         Pages S3104-07
Measures Reported:
  Special Report entitled ``Further Revised Allocation to Subcommittees 
of Budget Totals for Fiscal Year 2019''. (S. Rept. No. 116-42)
  S. Res. 135, expressing the gratitude and appreciation of the Senate 
for the acts of heroism and valor by the members of the United States 
Armed Forces who participated in the June 6, 1944, amphibious landing 
at Normandy, France, and commending those individuals for leadership 
and bravery in an operation that helped bring an end to World War II, 
and with an amended preamble.                                
Page S3104
Measures Passed:
  TRACED Act: By 97 yeas to 1 nay (Vote No. 127), Senate passed S. 151, 
to deter criminal robocall violations and improve enforcement of 
section 227(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, after agreeing to the 
committee amendment in the nature of a substitute.       
  Pages S3075-77
  Supplemental Appropriations Act: By 85 yeas to 8 nays (Vote No. 129), 
Senate passed H.R. 2157, making supplemental appropriations for the 
fiscal year ending September 30, 2019, after agreeing to the motion to 
proceed, and the following amendment proposed thereto:   
  Pages S3084-85
Adopted:
  McConnell (for Shelby/Leahy) Amendment No. 250, in the nature of a 
substitute.                                                  
Page S3084
  During consideration of this measure today, Senate also took the 
following action:
  By 84 yeas to 9 nays (Vote No. 128), three-fifths of those Senators 
duly chosen and sworn, having voted in the affirmative, pursuant to 
section 904 of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 and the waiver 
provisions of applicable budget resolutions, Senate agreed to the 
motion to waive all applicable sections of the Act and applicable 
budget resolutions with respect to the bill, as amended.     
Page S3084
  National Public Works Week: Committee on the Judiciary was discharged 
from further consideration of S. Res. 213, designating the week of May 
19 through May 25, 2019, as ``National Public Works Week'', and the 
resolution was then agreed to.                               
  Page S3127
  Vision To Learn: Senate agreed to S. Res. 222, recognizing Vision To 
Learn as a national leader in improving access to prescription 
eyeglasses for students in low-income communities, thereby helping 
those students succeed in school, and for providing vision exams to 
200,000 students since its founding.                     
  Pages S3116-17
  DIPG Pediatric Brain Cancer Awareness Day: Senate agreed to S. Res. 
223, expressing support for the designation of May 17, 2019, as ``DIPG 
Pediatric Brain Cancer Awareness Day'' to raise awareness of and 
encourage research on diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma tumors and 
pediatric cancers in general.                                
  Page S3117
  National Nurses Week: Senate agreed to S. Res. 224, supporting the 
goals and ideals of National Nurses Week, to be observed from May 6 
through May 12, 2019.                                        
  Page S3117
  International Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome 
Awareness Day: Senate agreed to S. Res. 225, supporting the goals of 
International Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome 
Awareness Day.                                           
  Pages S3117-18
  National Foster Care Month: Senate agreed to S. Res. 226, recognizing 
National Foster Care Month as

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an opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges of children in 
the foster care system, and encouraging Congress to implement policy to 
improve the lives of children in the foster care system.     
  Page S3118
  Republic of the Marshall Islands: Committee on Energy and Natural 
Resources was discharged from further consideration of S. Con. Res. 3, 
recognizing the rich history, heritage, and strategic importance of the 
Republic of the Marshall Islands and the Marshallese population 
residing in the United States, and the resolution was then agreed to. 
                                                             Page S3128
  National Flood Insurance Program: Senate passed S. 1693, to 
reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program.            
  Page S3128
Congressional Budget--Agreement: Senate began consideration of the 
motion to proceed to consideration of S. 1332, to set forth the 
congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 
2020 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal 
years 2021 through 2029.                                     
  Page S3086
  A motion was entered to close further debate on the motion to proceed 
to consideration of the bill, 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, May 23, 2019, a vote on 
cloture will occur at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, June 3, 2019.     
Page S3086
  A unanimous-consent agreement was reached providing that at 
approximately 3 p.m. on Monday, June 3, 2019, Senate resume 
consideration of the motion to proceed to consideration of the bill; 
and that notwithstanding the provisions of Rule XXII, the cloture 
motions filed during the session of Thursday, May 23, 2019 ripen at 
5:30 p.m. on Monday, June 3, 2019.                           
Page S3128
Indian Water Rights Settlement Extension Act--Referral: A unanimous-
consent agreement was reached providing that the Committee on Energy 
and Natural Resources be discharged from further consideration of S. 
886, to amend the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 to make 
the Reclamation Water Settlements Fund permanent, and the bill be 
referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.                 
  Page S3128
Pro Forma Sessions--Agreement: A unanimous-consent agreement was 
reached providing that the Senate adjourn, to then convene for pro 
forma sessions only, with no business being conducted on the following 
dates and times, and that following each pro forma session, the Senate 
adjourn until the next pro forma session: Friday, May 24, 2019, at 9:45 
a.m.; Tuesday, May 28, 2019, at 11:30 a.m.; Friday, May 31, 2019, at 
10:30 a.m.; and that when the Senate adjourns on Friday, May 31, 2019, 
it next convene at 3 p.m., on Monday, June 3, 2019.          
  Page S3128
Saul Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the nomination 
of Andrew M. Saul, of New York, to be Commissioner of Social Security. 
                                                             Page S3086
   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 S. 1332, 
to set forth the congressional budget for the United States Government 
for fiscal year 2020 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels 
for fiscal years 2021 through 2029.                          
Page S3086
  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 S3086
Schenker Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the 
nomination of David Schenker, of New Jersey, to be an Assistant 
Secretary of State (Near Eastern Affairs).                   
  Page S3086
   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 Andrew M. Saul, of New York, to be Commissioner of Social 
Security.                                                    
Page S3086
  Prior to the consideration of this nomination, Senate took the 
following action:
  Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Legislative Session. 
                                                             Page S3086
  Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Executive Session to 
consider the nomination.                                     
Page S3086
Tarbert Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the 
nomination of Heath P. Tarbert, of Maryland, to be Chairman of the 
Commodity Futures Trading Commission.                        
  Page S3087
   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 Schenker, of New Jersey, to be an Assistant 
Secretary of State (Near Eastern Affairs).                   
Page S3087
  Prior to the consideration of this nomination, Senate took the 
following action:
  Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Legislative Session. 
                                                             Page S3086
  Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Executive Session to 
consider the nomination.                                     
Page S3087
Tarbert Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the 
nomination of Heath P. Tarbert, of

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Maryland, to be a Commissioner of the Commodity Futures Trading 
Commission.                                                  
  Page S3087
   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 Heath P. Tarbert, of Maryland, to be Chairman of the 
Commodity Futures Trading Commission.                        
Page S3087
  Prior to the consideration of this nomination, Senate took the 
following action:
  Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Legislative Session. 
                                                             Page S3087
  Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Executive Session to 
consider the nomination.                                     
Page S3087
Combs Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the nomination 
of Susan Combs, of Texas, to be an Assistant Secretary of the Interior.
                                                             Page S3087
   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 Heath P. Tarbert, of Maryland, to be a Commissioner of 
the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.                    
Page S3087
  Prior to the consideration of this nomination, Senate took the 
following action:
  Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Legislative Session. 
                                                             Page S3087
  Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Executive Session to 
consider the nomination.                                     
Page S3087
Holte Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the nomination 
of Ryan T. Holte, of Ohio, to be a Judge of the United States Court of 
Federal Claims.                                              
  Page S3087
   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 Combs, of Texas, to be an Assistant Secretary of 
the Interior.                                                
Page S3087
  Prior to the consideration of this nomination, Senate took the 
following action:
  Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Legislative Session. 
                                                             Page S3087
  Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Executive Session to 
consider the nomination.                                     
Page S3087
Alston Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the 
nomination of Rossie David Alston, Jr., of Virginia, to be United 
States District Judge for the Eastern District of Virginia. 
                                                             Page S3087
   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 Ryan T. Holte, of Ohio, to be a Judge of the United 
States Court of Federal Claims.                         
Pages S3087 -88
  Prior to the consideration of this nomination, Senate took the 
following action:
  Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Legislative Session. 
                                                             Page S3087
  Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Executive Session to 
consider the nomination.                                     
Page S3087
Hertling Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the 
nomination of Richard A. Hertling, of Maryland, to be a Judge of the 
United States Court of Federal Claims.                       
  Page S3088
   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 Rossie David Alston, Jr., of Virginia, to be United 
States District Judge for the Eastern District of Virginia. 
                                                             Page S3088
  Prior to the consideration of this nomination, Senate took the 
following action:
  Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Legislative Session. 
                                                             Page S3088
  Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Executive Session to 
consider the nomination.                                     
Page S3088
Baranwal Nomination--Agreement: A unanimous-consent agreement was 
reached providing that at a time to be determined by the Majority 
Leader, in consultation with the Democratic Leader, Senate begin 
consideration of the nomination of Rita Baranwal, of Pennsylvania, to 
be an Assistant Secretary of Energy (Nuclear Energy); and that Senate 
vote on confirmation of the nomination, with no intervening action or 
debate, and that no further motions be in order.
Nominations Confirmed: Senate confirmed the following nominations:
  William Bookless, of California, to be Principal Deputy 
Administrator, National Nuclear Security Administration.
  Christopher Fall, of Virginia, to be Director of the Office of 
Science, Department of Energy.
  Richard C. Parker, of North Carolina, to be an Assistant 
Administrator of the United States Agency for International 
Development.
  John Barsa, of Florida, to be an Assistant Administrator of the 
United States Agency for International Development.
  Michael J. Fitzpatrick, of Virginia, to be Ambassador to the Republic 
of Ecuador.
  James S. Gilmore, of Virginia, to be U.S. Representative to the 
Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, with the rank of 
Ambassador.

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  Jeffrey Ross Gunter, of California, to be Ambassador to the Republic 
of Iceland.
  Michael G. Bailey, of Arizona, to be United States Attorney for the 
District of Arizona for the term of four years.
  William Travis Brown, Jr., of Louisiana, to be United States Marshal 
for the Middle District of Louisiana for the term of four years.
  Eric S. Gartner, of Pennsylvania, to be United States Marshal for the 
Eastern District of Pennsylvania for the term of four years.
  Brent R. Bunn, of Idaho, to be United States Marshal for the District 
of Idaho for the term of four years.
  Timothy J. Downing, of Oklahoma, to be United States Attorney for the 
Western District of Oklahoma for the term of four years.
  Michael Blaine East, of North Carolina, to be United States Marshal 
for the Eastern District of North Carolina for the term of four years.
  Bridget A. Brink, of Michigan, to be Ambassador to the Slovak 
Republic.
  John Jefferson Daigle, of Louisiana, to be Ambassador to the Republic 
of Cabo Verde.
  Matthew S. Klimow, of New York, to be Ambassador to Turkmenistan.
  Kate Marie Byrnes, of Florida, to be Ambassador to the Republic of 
North Macedonia.
  8 Air Force nominations in the rank of general.
  132 Army nominations in the rank of general.
  15 Marine Corps nominations in the rank of general.
  6 Navy nominations in the rank of admiral.
  Routine lists in the Air Force, Army, Foreign Service, Marine Corps, 
and Navy.                                      
Pages S3088-91, S3135-37
Nominations Received: Senate received the following nominations:
  LaJuana S. Wilcher, of Kentucky, to be a Member of the Board of 
Directors of the Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation.
  Brian Callanan, of New Jersey, to be General Counsel for the 
Department of the Treasury.
  Brent James McIntosh, of Michigan, to be an Under Secretary of the 
Treasury.
  Erin Elizabeth McKee, of California, to be Ambassador to the 
Independent State of Papua New Guinea, and to serve concurrently and 
without additional compensation as Ambassador to the Solomon Islands 
and Ambassador to the Republic of Vanuatu.
  Stephen R. Bough, of Missouri, to be a Member of the Board of 
Trustees of the Harry S Truman Scholarship Foundation for a term 
expiring December 10, 2021.
  Elizabeth J. Shapiro, of the District of Columbia, to be an Associate 
Judge of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia for the term of 
fifteen years.
  2 Air Force nominations in the rank of general.
  1 Army nomination in the rank of general.
  1 Navy nomination in the rank of admiral.
  Routine lists in the Air Force, Army, and Navy.        
Pages S3128-35
Nomination Withdrawn: Senate received notification of withdrawal of the 
following nomination:
  Scott A. Mugno, of Pennsylvania, to be an Assistant Secretary of 
Labor, which was sent to the Senate on January 16, 2019.     
Page S3137
Messages from the House:                                     
  Page S3102
Measures Referred:                                           
  Page S3102
Executive Communications:                                
  Pages S3102-04
Executive Reports of Committees:                             
  Page S3104
Additional Cosponsors:                                   
  Pages S3107-09
Statements on Introduced Bills/Resolutions:              
  Pages S3109-14
Additional Statements:                                       
  Page S3102
Amendments Submitted:                                    
  Pages S3118-17
Authorities for Committees to Meet:                          
  Page S3127
Record Votes: Three record votes were taken today. (Total--129) 
                                                  Pages S3077, S3084-85
Adjournment: Senate convened at 9:30 a.m. and adjourned at 6:34 p.m., 
until 9:45 a.m. on Friday, May 24, 2019. (For Senate's program, see the 
remarks of the Majority Leader in today's Record on page S3128.)