ON THE SENATE FLOOR
Wednesday, July 18, 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, July 18)
H.R. 1627
(Rep. Miller):
To amend title 38, United States Code, to furnish
hospital care and medical services to veterans who were stationed at Camp
Lejeune, North Carolina, while the water was contaminated at Camp Lejeune,
to improve the provision of housing assistance to veterans and their
families, and for other purposes.
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Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
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Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
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Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Unanimous
Consent.
S.Amdt. 2559
(Sen. Murray):
In the nature of a substitute.
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Amendment SA 2559 proposed by Senator Reid for Senator Murray.
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Amendment SA 2559 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
S.Amdt. 2560
(Sen. Murray):
To amend the title.
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Amendment SA 2560 proposed by Senator Reid for Senator Murray.
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Amendment SA 2560 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
S. 1959
(Sen. Burr):
To require a report on the designation of the
Haqqani Network as a foreign terrorist organization and for other purposes
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Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to
Senate bill.
S. 3364
(Sen. Stabenow):
To provide an incentive for businesses to bring
jobs back to America.
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Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.