ON THE SENATE FLOOR
Wednesday, June 6, 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, June 6)
S. 3240
(Sen. Stabenow):
An original bill to reauthorize agricultural
programs through 2017, and for other purposes.
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Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.
S.Res. 484
(Sen. Boozman):
A resolution designating June 7, 2012, as "National
Hunger 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. 485
(Sen. Reid):
A resolution to authorize representation by the
Senate Legal Counsel in the case of Common Cause, et al. v. Joseph R. Biden,
et al.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Wednesday, June 6)
PN525
:
Jeffrey J. Helmick, of Ohio, to be United States
District Judge for the Northern District of Ohio
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote today.
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Considered by Senate by previous order of the Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 62 - 36. Record Vote Number:
116