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Measures Introduced:
Eight bills and two resolutions were introduced, as follows: S. 2473-2480, and S. Con. Res. 112-113.
Page S6087
Measures Reported:
S. 2273, to provide increased rail transportation security, with amendments. (S. Rept. No. 108-278)
Page S6087
Measures Passed:
World War II Memorial:
Senate agreed to S. Res. 362, expressing the sense of the Senate on the dedication of the National World War II Memorial on May 29, 2004, in recognition of the duty, sacrifices, and valor of the members of the Armed Forces of the United States who served in World War II.
Pages S6063-64
Pages S6063-64
Pages S6064-65
Department of Defense Authorization Act:
Senate continued consideration of S. 2400, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2005 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe personnel strengths for such fiscal year for the Armed Services, taking action on the following amendments proposed thereto:
Pages S6052-63, S6065-67
Page S6055
Page S6055
Page S6055
Pages S6055-6056
Page S6056
Pages S6056-57
Page S6057
Pages S6057-58
Page S6052
Page S6052
Class Action Fairness Act:
Senate began consideration of the motion to proceed to consideration of S. D5502062, to amend the procedures that apply to consideration of interstate class actions to assure fairer outcomes for class members and defendants.
Pages S6249-50
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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 May 21, 2004, a vote on cloture will occur at 5:30 p.m., on Tuesday, June 1, 2004.
Page S6250
Page S6249
Authority for Committees--Agreement:
A unanimous-consent agreement was reached providing that notwithstanding the adjournment of the Senate, all committees were authorized to file legislative and executive reports during the adjournment of the Senate on Wednesday, May 26, 2004, from 10 a.m. until 12 noon.
Page S6251
Signing Authority--Agreement:
A unanimous-consent agreement was reached providing that during this adjournment of the Senate, the Majority Leader or the Assistant Majority Leader, be authorized to sign duly enrolled bills or joint resolutions.
Page S6251
Appointment Authority--Agreement:
A unanimous-consent agreement was reached providing that notwithstanding the recess or adjournment of the Senate, the President of the Senate, the President pro tempore, and the Majority and Democratic Leaders be authorized to make appointments to commissions, committees, boards, conferences, or interparliamentary conferences authorized by law, by concurrent action of the two Houses, or by order of the Senate.
Page S6251
Nominations Confirmed:
Senate confirmed the following nominations:
Francis Mulvey, of Maryland, to be a Member of the Surface Transportation Board for a term expiring December 31, 2007.
W. Douglas Buttrey, of Tennessee, to be a Member of the Surface Transportation Board for a term expiring December 31, 2008.
Linda Morrison Combs, of North Carolina, to be an Assistant Secretary of Transportation.
Miles T. Bivins, of Texas, to be Ambassador to Sweden.
John J. Danilovich, of California, to be Ambassador to theFederative Republic of Brazil.
Deborah Hersman, of Virginia, to be a Member of the National Transportation Safety Board for a term expiring December 31, 2008.
Earle I. Mack, of New York, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Finland.
Jack Dyer Crouch II, of Missouri, to be Ambassador to Romania.
Jendayi Elizabeth Frazer, of Virginia, to be Ambassador to the Republic of South Africa.
Mitchell B. Reiss, of Virginia, for the rank of Ambassador during his tenure of service as Special Envoy for NorthernIreland.
Thomas Hill Moore, of Florida, to be a Commissioner of theConsumer Product Safety Commission for a term of seven years from October 27, 2003. (Reappointment)
Victor Henderson Ashe, of Tennessee, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Poland.
Page S6252
Messages From the House:
Pages S6086-87
Measures Placed on Calendar:
Page S6087
Additional Cosponsors:
Pages S6087-88
Statements on Introduced Bills/Resolutions:
Pages S6088-S6108
Additional Statements:
Pages S6082-86
Amendments Submitted:
Pages S6108-12
Privilege of the Floor:
Page S6112
Text of H.R. 3550, as Previously Passed:
Page S6112-S6248
Adjournment:
Senate met at 9:30 a.m., and, in accordance with the provisions of H. Con. Res. 432, adjourned at 2:39 p.m., until 10 a.m., on Tuesday, June 1, 2004. (For Senate's program, see the remarks of the Majority Leader in today's Record on pages S6251-52.)
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OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM
Committee on Armed Services:
Held a hearing on the conduct and support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Testimony was heard from the following officials of the Department of Defense: GEN Richard B. Myers, USAF, Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff; GEN Peter J. Schoonmaker, USA, Chief of Staff, Army; and GEN Michael W. Hagee, USMC, Commandant of the Marine Corps.
DC'S LEAD CONTAMINATION EXPERIENCE--LESSONS LEARNED
Committee on Government Reform:
Held a hearing entitled ``Thirsty for Results: Lessons Learned from the District of Columbia's Lead Contamination Experience.'' Testimony was heard from the following officials of the EPA: Benjamin Grumbles, Acting Administrator, Water; and Donald Welsh, Administrator, Region III; Thomas P. Jacobus, General Manager, Washington Aqueduct, Baltimore District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; Jerry N. Johnson, General Manager, Water and Sewer Authority, District of Columbia; and public witnesses.
OVERSIGHT--GREAT LAKES WATER QUALITY AND RESTORATION EFFORTS
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure:
Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment concluded oversight hearings on Great Lakes Water Quality and Restoration Efforts. Testimony was heard from Representatives Kirk and Emanuel; and public witnesses.
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Program for Tuesday:
Senate will be in a period of morning business (not to extend beyond 12:30 p.m.) At 2:15 p.m., Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to consideration of S. 2062, Class Action Fairness Act, with a vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to consideration of the bill, to occur at approximately 5:30 p.m.
(Senate will recess from 12:30 p.m. until 2:15 p.m. for the Republican party conference.)
Program for Monday:
To be announced.
HOUSE
Andrews, Robert E., N.J., E963
Acevedo-Vila, Anibal, P.R., E944
Berkley, Shelley, Nev., E960
Barrett, J. Gresham, S.C., E945
Biggert, Judy, Ill., E938
Bishop, Timothy H., Jr., N.Y., E938
Blackburn, Marsha, Tenn., E956
Blumenauer, Earl, Ore., E931
Blunt, Roy, Mo., E945
Bordallo, Madeleine Z., Guam, E933, E945, E955, E963, E964
Burgess, Michael C., Tex., E942
Burton, Dan, Ind., E959
Cardin, Benjamin L., Md., E939
Carson, Brad, Okla., E958
Crowley, Joseph, N.Y., E932
Cunningham, Randy ``Duke'', Calif., E953
Davis, Susan A., Calif., E959
DeLauro, Rosa L., Conn., E933
Deutsch, Peter, Fla., E952
Diaz-Balart, Lincoln, Fla., E937
Ehlers, Vernon J., Mich., E939
Emanuel, Rahm, Ill., E955
Eshoo, Anna G., Calif., E965
Everett, Terry, Ala., E954
Farr, Sam, Calif., E934
Ferguson, Mike, N.J., E960
Frelinghuysen, Rodney P., N.J., E954
Green, Gene, Tex., E930
Hayworth, J.D., Ariz., E934, E964
Hensarling, Jeb, Tex., E963
Holt, Rush D., N.J., E964
Honda, Michael M., Calif., E944
Jackson-Lee, Sheila, Tex., E948, E951
Johnson, Eddie Bernice, Tex., E960
Johnson, Timothy V., Ill., E953
Kanjorski, Paul E., Pa., E944
Kildee, Dale E., Mich., E934
Kucinich, Dennis J., Ohio, E943
McCarthy, Karen, Mo., E957
McCollum, Betty, Minn., E931
McGovern, James P., Mass., E952
McInnis, Scott, Colo., E947
Maloney, Carolyn B., N.Y., E956, E964
Matheson, Jim, Utah, E957
Menendez, Robert, N.J., E941, E942, E943
Millender-McDonald, Juanita, Calif., E963
Miller, Gary G., Calif., E943
Moore, Dennis, Kansas, E941, E942
Murtha, John P., Pa., E944
Musgrave, Marilyn N., Colo., E955
Nadler, Jerrold, N.Y., E954
Nethercutt, George R., Jr., Wash., E941
Norton, Eleanor Holmes, D.C., E952
Nussle, Jim, Iowa, E942
Pallone, Frank, Jr., N.J., E958
Payne, Donald M., N.J., E933, E962
Pelosi, Nancy, Calif., E948, E949
Porter, Jon C., Nev., E953
Portman, Rob, Ohio, E930
Radanovich, George, Calif., E943
Rahall, Nick J., II, W.Va., E946
Rangel, Charles B., N.Y., E944, E948, E949
Renzi, Rick, Ariz., E954
Rogers, Mike, Ala., E929, E942, E956
Ryan, Tim, Ohio, E932
Sandlin, Max, Tex., E957
Schiff, Adam B., Calif., E946
Scott, David, Ga., E934
Sensenbrenner, F. James, Jr., Wisc., E934
Sessions, Pete, Tex., E953
Shaw, E. Clay, Jr., Fla., E931
Shays, Christopher, Conn., E930
Shimkus, John, Ill., E932
Simmons, Rob, Conn., E961
Simpson, Michael K., Idaho, E932
Smith, Nick, Mich., E947, E948, E948, E949, E951
Solis, Hilda L., Calif., E959
Souder, Mark E., Ind., E946
Stupak, Bart, Mich., E962
Tancredo, Thomas G., Colo., E933
Tierney, John F., Mass., E935
Udall, Mark, Colo., E961
Van Hollen, Chris, Md., E960
Wamp, Zach, Tenn., E938
Watson, Diane E., Calif., E929
Whitfield, Ed, Ky., E962
Wilson, Heather, N.M., E947, E949
Wilson, Joe, S.C., E929
Wolf, Frank R., Va., E947, E949
Young, C.W. Bill, Fla., E937
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