ON THE SENATE FLOOR
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Mr. Tom Udall, from the State of New Mexico, called the
Senate to order at 10 a.m., the Reverend Dr. Costa G. Christo, Senior
Pastor of the St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral, Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania, offered a prayer, and Mr. Udall led the Senate in reciting
the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America
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The Journal
Pursuant to the order of yesterday, the Journal of the
proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.
Certain Procedures Dispensed With
Pursuant to the order of yesterday,
the morning hour being deemed expired, and the times for the recognition
of the two leaders being reserved.
Transaction of Morning Business
Pursuant to the order of yesterday,
the Senate proceeded to a period for the transaction of morning business.
Legislative Business (Thursday, February
16)
S. 1813
(Sen. Boxer):
To reauthorize Federal-aid highway and highway
safety construction programs, and for other purposes.
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Considered by Senate.
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Amendment pending in Senate.
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Amendment pending in Senate.
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Amendment pending in Senate.
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Amendment pending in Senate.
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Amendment pending in Senate.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Harry Reid,
at 7:57 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today,
until 10 a.m. tomorrow.