ON THE SENATE FLOOR
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Mrs. Kirsten E. Gillibrand, from the State of New York, called the Senate to order at 9:30 a.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and Mrs. Gillibrand 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 (Wednesday, May 9)
H.Con.Res. 105
(Rep. Hanabusa):
A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of
Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event to celebrate
the birthday of King Kamehameha.
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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
H.Con.Res. 106
(Rep. Hoyer):
A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of the
Capitol Grounds for the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby
.
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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
H.Con.Res. 117
(Rep. Denham):
A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of the
Capitol Grounds for the National Peace Officers' Memorial Service
.
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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
H.Con.Res. 118
(Rep. Norton):
A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of the
Capitol Grounds for the District of Columbia Special Olympics Law
Enforcement Torch Run.
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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
S. 2224
(Sen. Corker):
To require the President to report to Congress on
issues related to Syria.
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Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
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Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
S.Amdt. 2098
(Sen. Corker):
In the nature of a substitute.
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Amendment SA 2098 proposed by Senator Reid for Senator Corker.
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Amendment SA 2098 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
S. 2343
(Sen. Reid):
To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to extend
the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans, and for other
purposes.
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Motion to proceed to consideration of measure in Senate.
S.Res. 450
(Sen. Graham):
A resolution designating May 15, 2012, as "National
MPS Awareness Day".
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 451
(Sen. Begich):
A resolution recognizing the goals of National
Travel and Tourism Week and honoring the valuable contributions of travel
and tourism to the United States of America.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 452
(Sen. Tester):
A resolution designating July 13, 2012, as
"Collector Car Appreciation Day" and recognizing that the collection and
restoration of historic and classic cars is an important part of preserving
the technological achievements and cultural heritage of the United States
.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.