ON THE SENATE FLOOR
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Mr. Tom Udall, from the State of New Mexico, called the Senate to order at 9:30 a.m., the Chaplain 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 Tuesday, February 7, 2012, the Journal of the proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.Certain Procedures Dispensed With
Pursuant to the order of Tuesday, February 7, 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 Tuesday, February 7, 2012, the Senate proceeded to a period for the transaction of morning business.Legislative Business (Thursday, February 9)
S. 1813
(Sen. Boxer):
To reauthorize Federal-aid highway and highway
safety construction programs, and for other purposes.
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Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate.
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Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure invoked in Senate by
Yea-Nay Vote. 85 - 11. Record Vote Number:
17
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Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by
Unanimous Consent.
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Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
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The committee reported amendments were agreed to by Unanimous Consent.
S.Amdt. 1515
(Sen. Johnson, of SD):
Of a perfecting nature.
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Amendment SA 1515 proposed by Senator Reid for Senator Johnson SD.
S. 2038
(Sen. Lieberman):
An original bill to prohibit Members of Congress
and employees of Congress from using nonpublic information derived from
their official positions for personal benefit, and for other purposes
.
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Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to
Senate bill.
S.Res. 371
(Sen. Murray):
A resolution designating the week of February 6
through 10, 2012, as "National School Counseling Week".
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Thursday, February 9)
PN524
:
Cathy Ann Bencivengo, of California, to be United
States District Judge for the Southern District of
California
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote.
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Considered by Senate pursuant to unanimous consent agreement.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 90 - 6. Record Vote Number:
16
PN864
:
Adalberto Jose Jordan, of Florida, to be United
States Circuit Judge for the Eleventh Circuit
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Proceeded to executive session and cloture motion presented in Senate.
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote 02/13/12 on cloture.