ON THE SENATE FLOOR
Thursday, September 13, 2012
Mr. Tom Udall, from the State of New Mexico, called the Senate to order at 10 a.m., the Reverend Father Marcel Rainville, Chaplain of St. Michael's College, Burlington, Vermont, 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, September 13)
S. 3521
(Sen. Baucus):
An original bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code
of 1986 to extend certain expiring provisions.
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Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.
S. 3552
(Sen. Stabenow):
To reauthorize the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide,
and Rodenticide Act.
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Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and
passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
S.J.Res. 44
(Sen. Kohl):
A joint resolution granting the consent of Congress
to the State and Province Emergency Management Assistance Memorandum of
Understanding.
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Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 401
(Sen. Whitehouse):
A resolution expressing appreciation for Foreign
Service and Civil Service professionals who represent the United States
around the globe.
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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by
Unanimous Consent.