ON THE SENATE FLOOR
Monday, March 5, 2012
Mr. Richard Blumenthal, from the State of Connecticut, called the Senate to order at 2 p.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and Mr. Blumenthal 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 Friday, March 2, 2012, the Journal of the proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.Certain Procedures Dispensed With
Pursuant to the order of Friday, March 2, 2012, 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 Friday, March 2, 2012, the Senate proceeded to a period for the transaction of morning business.Legislative Business (Monday, March 5)
S. 2153
(Sen. Baucus):
To apply the countervailing duty provisions of the
Tariff Act of 1930 to nonmarket economy countries, and for other purposes
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Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and
passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 386
(Sen. Hoeven):
A resolution calling for free and fair elections in
Iran, and for other purposes.
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Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by
Voice Vote.