ON THE SENATE FLOOR
Thursday, July 19, 2012
Mr. Tom Udall, from the State of New Mexico, called the Senate to order at 9:30 a.m., the Reverend Elizabeth Evans Hagan, Senior Pastor, Washington Plaza Baptist Church, Reston, Virginia, 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, July 19)
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.
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Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by
Yea-Nay Vote. 56 - 42. Record Vote Number:
181
Executive Business (Thursday, July 19)
PN1203
:
Michael A. Shipp, of New Jersey, to be United
States District Judge for the District of New Jersey
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Motion to proceed to executive session to consideration of nomination in
Senate.
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Cloture motion presented in Senate.