ON THE SENATE FLOOR
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Mr. Christopher A. Coons, from the State of Delaware, called the Senate to order at 10 a.m., the American Legion National Chaplain Gerald Theriot, Schriever, Louisiana, offered a prayer, and Mr. Coons led the Senate in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America.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 (Tuesday, February 28)
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.
S.Amdt. 1520
(Sen. Blunt):
To amend the Patient Protection and Affordable
Care Act to protect rights of conscience with regard to requirements for
coverage of specific items and services.
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Amendment SA 1520 proposed by Senator Reid for Senator Blunt to
Amendment SA 1730.
S.Amdt. 1730
(Sen. Reid):
Of a perfecting nature.
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Amendment pending in Senate.
S.Res. 381
(Sen. Reid):
A resolution authorizing the taking of a photograph
in the Chamber of the United States Senate.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by
Unanimous Consent.