[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 203 (Monday, December 16, 2019)]
[Daily Digest]
[Pages D1379-D1382]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                                          Monday, December 16, 2019

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                              Daily Digest

                                 Senate


Chamber Action
Routine Proceedings, pages S7037-S7058
Measures Introduced: Ten bills were introduced, as follows: S. 3052-
3061.                                                        
  Page S7048
Measures Reported:
  S. 2513, to provide for joint reports by relevant Federal agencies to 
Congress regarding incidents of terrorism, with an amendment. (S. Rept. 
No. 116-175)
  H.R. 135, to amend the Notification and Federal Employee 
Antidiscrimination and Retaliation Act of 2002 to strengthen Federal 
antidiscrimination laws enforced by the Equal Employment Opportunity 
Commission and expand accountability within the Federal Government, 
with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. (S. Rept. No. 116-176)
                                                             Page S7048
Measures Passed:
  President George H.W. Bush and First Spouse Barbara Bush Coin Act: 
Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs was discharged from 
further consideration of S. 457, to require that $1 coins issued during 
2019 honor President George H. W. Bush and to direct the Secretary of 
the Treasury to issue bullion coins during 2019 in honor of Barbara 
Bush, and the bill was then passed, after agreeing to the following 
amendment proposed thereto:                                  
  Page S7058
  McConnell (for Cornyn) Amendment No. 1257, in the nature of a 
substitute.                                                  
Page S7057
  Artistic Recognition for Talented Students Act: Committee on the 
Judiciary was discharged from further consideration of S. 2824, to 
amend title 17, United States Code, to require the Register of 
Copyrights to waive fees for filing an application for registration of 
a copyright claim in certain circumstances, and the bill was then 
passed.                                                      
  Page S7058
Conference Reports:
National Defense Authorization Act--Agreement: Senate resumed 
consideration of the conference report to accompany S. 1790, to 
authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2020 for military activities 
of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for 
defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military 
personnel strengths for such fiscal year.      
  Pages S7037-38, S7042-46
  During consideration of this measure today, Senate also took the 
following action:
  By 76 yeas to 6 nays (Vote No. 398), three-fifths of those Senators 
duly chosen and sworn, having voted in the affirmative, Senate agreed 
to the motion to close further debate on the conference report to 
accompany the bill.                                          
Page S7042
  A unanimous-consent agreement was reached providing that 
notwithstanding the provisions of Rule XXII, at 11:45 a.m., on Tuesday, 
December 17, 2019, all post-cloture time be considered expired on the 
conference report to accompany the bill, and that Senate vote on the 
pending motion to waive the budget act, if applicable, prior to a vote 
on adoption of the conference report.                    
Pages S7045-46
  A unanimous-consent agreement was reached providing for further 
consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill, post-
cloture, at approximately 10 a.m., on Tuesday, December 17, 2019. 
                                                             Page S7058
Message from the President: Senate received the following message from 
the President of the United States:
  Transmitting, pursuant to law, the legislation and supporting 
documents to implement the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, 
received during adjournment of the Senate on December 13, 2019; which 
was referred to the Committee on Finance. (PM-39)        
Pages S7047-48
McFarland Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the 
nomination of Matthew Walden McFarland, of Ohio, to be United States 
District Judge for the Southern District of Ohio.            
  Page S7038
  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 Wednesday, December 18, 
2019.                                                        
Page S7038
  Prior to the consideration of this nomination, Senate took the 
following action:

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  Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Executive Session to 
consider the nomination.                                     
Page S7038
Singhal Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the 
nomination of Anuraag Singhal, of Florida, to be United States District 
Judge for the Southern District of Florida.                  
  Page S7038
  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 Matthew Walden McFarland, of Ohio, to be United States 
District Judge for the Southern District of Ohio.            
Page S7038
  Prior to the consideration of this nomination, Senate took the 
following action:
  Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Legislative Session. 
                                                             Page S7038
  Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Executive Session to 
consider the nomination.                                     
Page S7038
Marston Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the 
nomination of Karen Spencer Marston, of Pennsylvania, to be United 
States District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. 
                                                             Page S7038
  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 Anuraag Singhal, of Florida, to be United States District 
Judge for the Southern District of Florida.              
Pages S7038-39
  Prior to the consideration of this nomination, Senate took the 
following action:
  Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Legislative Session. 
                                                             Page S7038
  Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Executive Session to 
consider the nomination.                                     
Page S7038
Traynor Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the 
nomination of Daniel Mack Traynor, of North Dakota, to be United States 
District Judge for the District of North Dakota.             
  Page S7039
  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 Karen Spencer Marston, of Pennsylvania, to be United 
States District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. 
                                                             Page S7039
  Prior to the consideration of this nomination, Senate took the 
following action:
  Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Legislative Session. 
                                                             Page S7039
  Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Executive Session to 
consider the nomination.                                     
Page S7039
Dishman Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the 
nomination of Jodi W. Dishman, of Oklahoma, to be United States 
District Judge for the Western District of Oklahoma.         
  Page S7039
  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 Mack Traynor, of North Dakota, to be United States 
District Judge for the District of North Dakota.             
Page S7039
  Prior to the consideration of this nomination, Senate took the 
following action:
  Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Legislative Session. 
                                                             Page S7039
  Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Executive Session to 
consider the nomination.                                     
Page S7039
Gallagher Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the 
nomination of John M. Gallagher, of Pennsylvania, to be United States 
District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.     
  Page S7039
  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 Jodi W. Dishman, of Oklahoma, to be United States 
District Judge for the Western District of Oklahoma.         
Page S7039
  Prior to the consideration of this nomination, Senate took the 
following action:
  Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Legislative Session. 
                                                             Page S7039
  Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Executive Session to 
consider the nomination.                                     
Page S7039
Jones II Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the 
nomination of Bernard Maurice Jones II, of Oklahoma, to be United 
States District Judge for the Western District of Oklahoma. 
                                                             Page S7039
  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 M. Gallagher, of Pennsylvania, to be United States 
District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.     
Page S7039
  Prior to the consideration of this nomination, Senate took the 
following action:
  Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Legislative Session. 
                                                             Page S7039
  Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Executive Session to 
consider the nomination.                                     
Page S7039
Vyskocil Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the 
nomination of Mary Kay Vyskocil,

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of New York, to be United States District Judge for the Southern 
District of New York.                                    
  Pages S7039-40
  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 Bernard Maurice Jones II, of Oklahoma, to be United 
States District Judge for the Western District of Oklahoma. 
                                                             Page S7040
  Prior to the consideration of this nomination, Senate took the 
following action:
  Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Legislative Session. 
                                                             Page S7039
  Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Executive Session to 
consider the nomination.                                     
Page S7039
Riggs Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the nomination 
of Kea Whetzal Riggs, of New Mexico, to be United States District Judge 
for the District of New Mexico.                              
  Page S7040
  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 Mary Kay Vyskocil, of New York, to be United States 
District Judge for the Southern District of New York.        
Page S7040
  Prior to the consideration of this nomination, Senate took the 
following action:
  Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Legislative Session. 
                                                             Page S7040
  Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Executive Session to 
consider the nomination.                                     
Page S7040
Colville Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the 
nomination of Robert J. Colville, of Pennsylvania, to be United States 
District Judge for the Western District of Pennsylvania.     
  Page S7040
  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 Kea Whetzal Riggs, of New Mexico, to be United States 
District Judge for the District of New Mexico.               
Page S7040
  Prior to the consideration of this nomination, Senate took the 
following action:
  Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Legislative Session. 
                                                             Page S7040
  Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Executive Session to 
consider the nomination.                                     
Page S7040
Liman Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the nomination 
of Lewis J. Liman, of New York, to be United States District Judge for 
the Southern District of New York.                           
  Page S7040
  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 J. Colville, of Pennsylvania, to be United States 
District Judge for the Western District of Pennsylvania.     
Page S7040
  Prior to the consideration of this nomination, Senate took the 
following action:
  Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Legislative Session. 
                                                             Page S7040
  Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Executive Session to 
consider the nomination.                                     
Page S7040
Brown Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the nomination 
of Gary Richard Brown, of New York, to be United States District Judge 
for the Eastern District of New York.                        
  Page S7040
  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 Lewis J. Liman, of New York, to be United States District 
Judge for the Southern District of New York.                 
Page S7040
  Prior to the consideration of this nomination, Senate took the 
following action:
  Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Legislative Session. 
                                                             Page S7040
  Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Executive Session to 
consider the nomination.                                     
Page S7040
Davis Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the nomination 
of Stephanie Dawkins Davis, of Michigan, to be United States District 
Judge for the Eastern District of Michigan.              
  Pages S7040-41
  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 Gary Richard Brown, of New York, to be United States 
District Judge for the Eastern District of New York.         
Page S7041
  Prior to the consideration of this nomination, Senate took the 
following action:
  Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Legislative Session. 
                                                             Page S7040
  Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Executive Session to 
consider the nomination.                                     
Page S7040
Vote Correction--Agreement: A unanimous-consent agreement was reached 
providing that Senator King be permitted to change his vote from nay to 
yea on Vote No. 397 since it will not affect the outcome.    
  Page S7042
Messages from the House:                                     
  Page S7048
Executive Reports of Committees:                             
  Page S7048
Additional Cosponsors:                                   
  Pages S7048-50

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Statements on Introduced Bills/Resolutions:              
  Pages S7050-57
Additional Statements:                                       
  Page S7047
Amendments Submitted:                                        
  Page S7057
Authorities for Committees to Meet:                          
  Page S7058
Record Votes: One record vote was taken today. (Total--398) 
                                                             Page S7042
Adjournment: Senate convened at 3 p.m. and adjourned at 6:48 p.m., 
until 10 a.m. on Tuesday, December 17, 2019. (For Senate's program, see 
the remarks of the Majority Leader in today's Record on page S7058.)