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“Senate” mentioning the U.S. Dept. of Energy was published in the Daily Digest section on pages D499-D500 on May 9, 2018.
The Department oversees energy policies and is involved in how the US handles nuclear programs. Downsizing the Federal Government, a project aimed at lowering taxes and boosting federal efficiency, said the Department's misguided energy regulations have caused large losses to consumers for decades.
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Wednesday, May 9, 2018
Daily Digest
Senate
Chamber Action
Routine Proceedings, pages S2557-S2597
Measures Introduced: Seven bills and one resolution were introduced, as follows: S. 2805-2811, and S. Res. 502.
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Measures Reported:
S. 2503, to establish Department of Energy policy for science and energy research and development programs, and reform National Laboratory management and technology transfer programs. (S. Rept. No. 115-241)
H.R. 589, to establish Department of Energy policy for science and energy research and development programs, and reform National Laboratory management and technology transfer programs. (S. Rept. No. 115-242)
S. 1405, to amend title 49, United States Code, to authorize appropriations for the Federal Aviation Administration, with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. (S. Rept. No. 115-243)
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Message from the President: Senate received the following message from the President of the United States:
Transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on the continuation of the national emergency that was originally declared in Executive Order 13338 of May 11, 2004, with respect to the blocking of property of certain persons and prohibition of exportation and re-exportation of certain goods to Syria; which was referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (PM-36)
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Brennan Nomination--Agreement: Senate resumed consideration of the nomination of Michael B. Brennan, of Wisconsin, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Seventh Circuit.
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During consideration of this nomination today, Senate also took the following action:
By 49 yeas to 47 nays (Vote No. 88), Senate agreed to the motion to close further debate on the nomination.
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On page D499, May 9, 2018 the following language appears: During consideration of this nomination today, Senate also took the following action: By 49 yeas to 47 nays (Vote No. 88), 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 nomination. Page S2565
The online Record has been corrected to read: During consideration of this nomination today, Senate also took the following action: By 49 yeas to 47 nays (Vote No. 88), Senate agreed to the motion to close further debate on the nomination. Page S2565
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A unanimous-consent agreement was reached providing that notwithstanding the provisions of Rule XXII, at 12 noon, on Thursday, May 10, 2018, all time on the nomination be considered expired and Senate vote on confirmation of the nomination with no intervening action or debate; that following the disposition of the Brennan nomination, Senate vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the nomination of Joel M. Carson III, of New Mexico, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Tenth Circuit; that the vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the nomination of John B. Nalbandian, of Kentucky, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Sixth Circuit occur at 1:45 p.m., on Thursday, May 10, 2018; and that if cloture is invoked on both nominations, the debate time run concurrently.
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A unanimous-consent agreement was reached providing for further consideration of the Brennan nomination, post-cloture, at approximately 10 a.m., on Thursday, May 10, 2018.
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Nominations Confirmed: Senate confirmed the following nominations:
By 62 yeas to 34 nays (Vote No. EX. 87), Kurt D. Engelhardt, of Louisiana, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Fifth Circuit.
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1 Coast Guard nomination in the rank of admiral.
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Messages from the House:
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Measures Referred:
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Measures Placed on the Calendar:
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Executive Communications:
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Petitions and Memorials:
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Additional Cosponsors:
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Statements on Introduced Bills/Resolutions:
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Additional Statements:
Pages S2591-92
Authorities for Committees to Meet:
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Record Votes: Two record votes were taken today. (Total--88)
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Adjournment: Senate convened at 10 a.m. and adjourned at 6:20 p.m., until 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 10, 2018. (For Senate's program, see the remarks of the Majority Leader in today's Record on page S2597.)
