ON THE SENATE FLOOR
Monday, July 23, 2012
Mr. Richard Blumenthal, from the State of Connecticut, called the Senate to order at 2 p.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and Mr. Blumenthal 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 Thursday, July 19, 2012, the Journal of the proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.Certain Procedures Dispensed With
Pursuant to the order of Thursday, July 19, 2012, 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 Thursday, July 19, 2012, the Senate proceeded to a period for the transaction of morning business.Legislative Business (Monday, July 23)
S. 3412
(Sen. Reid):
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to
provide tax relief to middle-class families.
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Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.
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Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate.
Executive Business (Monday, July 23)
PN1203
:
Michael A. Shipp, of New Jersey, to be United
States District Judge for the District of New Jersey
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Cloture motion withdrawn by unanimous consent in Senate.
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote July 23, 2012.
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 91 - 1. Record Vote Number:
182