ON THE SENATE FLOOR
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Mrs. Kirsten E. Gillibrand, from the State of New York,
called the Senate to order at 9:30 a.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer,
and Mrs. Gillibrand 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 (Wednesday, April 18)
S. 1925
(Sen. Leahy):
To reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act of
1994.
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Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate.
S.Res. 406
(Sen. Warner):
A resolution commending the achievements and
recognizing the importance of the Alliance to Save Energy on the 35th
anniversary of the incorporation of the Alliance.
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Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by
Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 425
(Sen. Webb):
A resolution designating April 23, 2012, as
"National Adopt a Library Day".
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 426
(Sen. Hutchison):
A resolution congratulating the Lady Bears of
Baylor University on winning the 2012 National Collegiate Athletic
Association Division I Women's Basketball Championship.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Harry Reid,
at 7:37 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today,
until 9:30 a.m. tomorrow.