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ON THE SENATE FLOOR

Thursday, June 28, 2012

Mr. Tom Udall, from the State of New Mexico, called the Senate to order at 9:30 a.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and Mr. Udall 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 (Thursday, June 28)

S. 2237 (Sen. Reid): To provide a temporary income tax credit for increased payroll and extend bonus depreciation for an additional year, and for other purposes.
-- Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.
S.Res. 514 (Sen. Cardin): A resolution commemorating the victory of Loyola University Maryland in the 2012 NCAA Division I Men's Lacrosse National Championship.
-- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

Adjournment

By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Harry Reid, at 7:33 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until 10 a.m. tomorrow.