ON THE SENATE FLOOR
Thursday, September 20, 2012
Mr. Tom Udall, from the State of New Mexico, called the Senate to order at 9:30 a.m., the Reverend Dr. Douglas Gerdts, Senior Pastor of First and Central Presbyterian Church, Wilmington, Delaware, 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 20)
H.J.Res. 117
(Rep. Rogers):
A joint resolution making continuing appropriations
for fiscal year 2013, and for other purposes.
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Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate.
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Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by
Yea-Nay Vote. 67 - 31. Record Vote Number:
195
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Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
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Cloture motion on the joint resolution presented in Senate.
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Motion by Senator Reid to commit to Senate Committee on Appropriations with
instructions to report back forthwith with amendment SA 2846 made in Senate
S.Amdt. 2844
(Sen. Reid):
To change the enactment date.
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Amendment SA 2844 proposed by Senator Reid.
S.Amdt. 2845
(Sen. Reid):
Of a perfecting nature.
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Amendment SA 2845 proposed by Senator Reid to Amendment SA 2844.
S.Amdt. 2846
(Sen. Reid):
To change the enactment date.
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Amendment SA 2846 proposed by Senator Reid.
S.Amdt. 2847
(Sen. Reid):
Of a perfecting nature.
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Amendment SA 2847 proposed by Senator Reid to Amendment SA 2846.
S.Amdt. 2848
(Sen. Reid):
Of a perfecting nature.
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Amendment SA 2848 proposed by Senator Reid to Amendment SA 2847.
S. 3525
(Sen. Tester):
To protect and enhance opportunities for
recreational hunting, fishing, and shooting, and for other purposes
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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.