[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 94 (Wednesday, June 5, 2019)]
[Daily Digest]
[Pages D628-D631]
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                                            Wednesday, June 5, 2019

[[Page D628]]

                              Daily Digest

                                 Senate


Chamber Action
Routine Proceedings, pages S3223-S3270
Measures Introduced: Thirty-seven bills and thirty-two resolutions were 
introduced, as follows: S. 1717-1753, S.J. Res. 27-48, S. Res. 231-239, 
and S. Con. Res. 19.                                     
  Pages S3250-53
Measures Reported:
  H.R. 1590, to require an exercise related to terrorist and foreign 
fighter travel. (S. Rept. No. 116-44)                        
Page S3250
Measures Passed:
  Honoring the Nation's First Responders Day: Senate agreed to S. Con. 
Res. 15, expressing support for the designation of October 28, 2019, as 
``Honoring the Nation's First Responders Day''.          
  Pages S3266-67
  Measuring the Economic Impact of Broadband Act: Committee on 
Commerce, Science, and Transportation was discharged from further 
consideration of S. 1289, to require the Secretary of Commerce to 
conduct an assessment and analysis of the effects of broadband 
deployment and adoption on the economy of the United States, and the 
bill was then passed.                                        
  Page S3267
  Protecting Affordable Mortgages for Veterans Act: Senate passed S. 
1749, to clarify seasoning requirements for certain refinanced mortgage 
loans.                                                       
  Page S3267
  National Fishing and Boating Week: Committee on Commerce, Science, 
and Transportation was discharged from further consideration of S. Res. 
174, expressing support for the designation of the week of June 1, 
2019, through June 9, 2019, as ``National Fishing and Boating Week'', 
and the resolution was then agreed to.                   
  Pages S3267-68
  30th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre: Committee on 
Foreign Relations was discharged from further consideration of S. Res. 
221, recognizing the 30th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre 
and condemning the intensifying repression and human rights violations 
by the Chinese Communist Party and the use of surveillance by Chinese 
authorities, and the resolution was then agreed to.          
  Page S3068
  National Crime Victims' Rights Week: Senate agreed to S. Res. 237, 
supporting the mission and goals of National Crime Victims' Rights Week 
in 2019, which include increasing public awareness of the rights, 
needs, and concerns of, and services available to assist, victims and 
survivors of crime in the United States.                     
  Page S3268
  Hemp History Week: Senate agreed to S. Res. 238, designating the week 
of June 3 through June 9, 2019, as ``Hemp History Week''.    
  Page S3268
  Great Outdoors Month: Senate agreed to S. Res. 239, designating June 
2019 as ``Great Outdoors Month''.                            
  Page S3268
Bahrain and Qatar Resolutions of Disapproval--Agreement: A unanimous-
consent-time agreement was reached providing that with respect to S.J. 
Res. 20, relating to the disapproval of the proposed sale to the 
Government of Bahrain of certain defense articles and services, and 
S.J. Res. 26, relating to the disapproval of the proposed sale to the 
Government of Qatar of certain defense articles and services, Senator 
Paul, or his designee, be recognized at a time to be determined by the 
Majority Leader, in consultation with the Democratic Leader, but no 
later than Friday, June 14, 2019, to make a motion to discharge such 
resolution; that there be up to an hour of debate on each motion 
equally divided between the proponents and the opponents, with 7 
minutes reserved for both the Chairman and Ranking Member respectively, 
prior to each vote; that following the use or yielding back of that 
time, Senate vote on or in relation to the motion to discharge; and 
that if either motion to discharge is agreed to, the Joint Resolution 
be eligible for the expedited procedures under the Arms Export Control 
Act.                                                         
  Page S3268
Holte Nomination--Agreement: By 60 yeas to 33 nays (Vote No. EX. 142), 
Senate agreed to the motion to close further debate on the nomination 
of Ryan T. Holte, of Ohio, to be a Judge of the United States Court of 
Federal Claims.                                          
  Pages S3235-36

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  A unanimous-consent agreement was reached providing that at 
approximately 3 p.m., on Monday, June 10, 2019, Senate resume 
consideration of the nomination; and that notwithstanding the 
provisions of Rule XXII, the motions to invoke cloture filed during the 
session of Wednesday, June 5, 2019, ripen upon disposition of the 
nomination of Richard A. Hertling, of Maryland, to be a Judge of the 
United States Court of Federal Claims.                       
Page S3268
Alston Nomination--Cloture: By 74 yeas to 19 nays (Vote No. EX. 143), 
Senate agreed to the motion to close further debate on the nomination 
of Rossie David Alston, Jr., of Virginia, to be United States District 
Judge for the Eastern District of Virginia.                  
  Page S3536
Hertling Nomination--Cloture: Senate resumed consideration of the 
nomination of Richard A. Hertling, of Maryland, to be a Judge of the 
United States Court of Federal Claims.                       
  Page S3537
  During consideration of this nomination today, Senate also took the 
following action:
  By 66 yeas to 23 nays (Vote No. EX. 144), Senate agreed to the motion 
to close further debate on the nomination.                   
Page S3536
Morrison Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the 
nomination of Sarah Daggett Morrison, of Ohio, to be United States 
District Judge for the Southern District of Ohio.            
  Page S3237
   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 
Wednesday, June 5, 2019, a vote on cloture will upon disposition of the 
nomination of Richard A. Hertling, of Maryland, to be a Judge of the 
United States Court of Federal Claims.                       
Page S3237
  Prior to the consideration of this nomination, Senate took the 
following action:
  Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Legislative Session. 
                                                             Page S3237
  Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Executive Session to 
consider the nomination.                                     
Page S3237
Barker Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the 
nomination of Pamela A. Barker, of Ohio, to be United States District 
Judge for the Northern District of Ohio.                     
  Page S3237
   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 Sarah Daggett Morrison, of Ohio, to be United States 
District Judge for the Southern District of Ohio.            
Page S3237
  Prior to the consideration of this nomination, Senate took the 
following action:
  Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Legislative Session. 
                                                             Page S3237
  Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Executive Session to 
consider the nomination.                                     
Page S3237
Maze Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the nomination 
of Corey Landon Maze, of Alabama, to be United States District Judge 
for the Northern District of Alabama.                        
  Page S3237
   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 Pamela A. Barker, of Ohio, to be United States District 
Judge for the Northern District of Ohio.                     
Page S3237
  Prior to the consideration of this nomination, Senate took the 
following action:
  Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Legislative Session. 
                                                             Page S3237
  Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Executive Session to 
consider the nomination.                                     
Page S3237
Smith Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the nomination 
of Rodney Smith, of Florida, to be United States District Judge for the 
Southern District of Florida.                                
  Page S3237
   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 Corey Landon Maze, of Alabama, to be United States 
District Judge for the Northern District of Alabama.         
Page S3237
  Prior to the consideration of this nomination, Senate took the 
following action:
  Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Legislative Session. 
                                                             Page S3237
  Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Executive Session to 
consider the nomination.                                     
Page S3237
Barber Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the 
nomination of Thomas P. Barber, of Florida, to be United States 
District Judge for the Middle District of Florida.           
  Page S3738
   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 Rodney Smith, of Florida, to be United States District 
Judge for the Southern District of Florida.                  
Page S3738
  Prior to the consideration of this nomination, Senate took the 
following action:
  Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Legislative Session. 
                                                             Page S3738

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  Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Executive Session to 
consider the nomination.                                 
                                                         Pages S3737-38
Boulee Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the 
nomination of Jean-Paul Boulee, of Georgia, to be United States 
District Judge for the Northern District of Georgia.         
  Page S3738
   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 Thomas P. Barber, of Florida, to be United States 
District Judge for the Middle District of Florida.           
                                                             Page S3738
  Prior to the consideration of this nomination, Senate took the 
following action:
  Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Legislative Session. 
                                                             Page S3738
  Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Executive Session to 
consider the nomination.                                     
                                                             Page S3738
Stilwell Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the 
nomination of David Stilwell, of Hawaii, to be an Assistant Secretary 
of State (East Asian and Pacific Affairs).                   
  Page S3738
   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 Jean-Paul Boulee, of Georgia, to be United States 
District Judge for the Northern District of Georgia.         
                                                             Page S3738
  Prior to the consideration of this nomination, Senate took the 
following action:
  Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Legislative Session. 
                                                             Page S3738
  Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Executive Session to 
consider the nomination.                                     
                                                             Page S3738
Crawford Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the 
nomination of Edward F. Crawford, of Ohio, to be Ambassador to Ireland.
                                                             Page S3738
   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 Stilwell, of Hawaii, to be an Assistant Secretary 
of State (East Asian and Pacific Affairs).                   
                                                             Page S3738
  Prior to the consideration of this nomination, Senate took the 
following action:
  Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Legislative Session. 
                                                             Page S3738
  Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Executive Session to 
consider the nomination.                                     
                                                             Page S3738
Nominations Confirmed: Senate confirmed the following nominations:
  By 83 yeas to 11 nays (Vote No. EX. 137), David Schenker, of New 
Jersey, to be an Assistant Secretary of State (Near Eastern Affairs). 
                                                  Pages S3227-28, S3270
  By 84 yeas to 9 nays (Vote No. EX. 138), Heath P. Tarbert, of 
Maryland, to be Chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. 
                                                     Pages S3228, S3270
  By 85 yeas to 9 nays (Vote No. EX. 139), Heath P. Tarbert, of 
Maryland, to be a Commissioner of the Commodity Futures Trading 
Commission for a term expiring April 13, 2024.       
                                                     Pages S3228, S3270
  By 57 yeas to 36 nays (Vote No. EX. 141), Susan Combs, of Texas, to 
be an Assistant Secretary of the Interior.               
                                                         Pages S3229-35
  During consideration of this nomination today, Senate also took the 
following action:
  By 56 yeas to 37 nays (Vote No. EX. 140), Senate agreed to the motion 
to close further debate on the nomination.               
                                                         Pages S3228-29
  1 Marine Corps nomination in the rank of general.        
                                                     Pages S3245, S3270
Nominations Received: Senate received the following nominations:
  Amy Karpel, of Washington, to be a Member of the United States 
International Trade Commission for a term expiring June 16, 2023.
  Kelley Eckels Currie, of Georgia, to be Ambassador at Large for 
Global Women's Issues.
  Kenneth Charles Canterbury, Jr., of South Carolina, to be Director, 
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives.
  28 Army nominations in the rank of general.
  1 Navy nomination in the rank of admiral.
  Routine lists in the Air Force, Army, and Navy.        
                                                         Pages S3268-70
Nomination Withdrawn: Senate received notification of withdrawal of the 
following nomination:
  Amy Karpel, of Washington, to be a Member of the United States 
International Trade Commission for the remainder of the term expiring 
June 16, 2020, which was sent to the Senate on January 16, 2019. 
                                                             Page S3270
Messages from the House:                                     
  Page S3749
Measures Read the First Time:                                
  Page S3749
Executive Communications:                                
  Pages S3749-50
Executive Reports of Committees:                             
  Page S3250
Additional Cosponsors:                                   
  Pages S3253-55
Statements on Introduced Bills/Resolutions:              
  Pages S3255-66
Additional Statements:                                   
  Pages S3247-48
Authorities for Committees to Meet:                          
  Page S3266

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Privileges of the Floor:                                     
  Page S3266
Record Votes: Eight record votes were taken today. (Total--144) 
                                               Pages S3228-29, S3235-36
Adjournment: Senate convened at 9:30 a.m. and adjourned at 6:21 p.m., 
until 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 6, 2019. (For Senate's program, see 
the remarks of the Majority Leader in today's Record on page S3268.)