ON THE SENATE FLOOR
Monday, May 14, 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, May 10, 2012, the Journal of the proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.Certain Procedures Dispensed With
Pursuant to the order of Thursday, May 10, 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, May 10, 2012, the Senate proceeded to a period for the transaction of morning business.Legislative Business (Monday, May 14)
H.R. 2072
(Rep. Miller):
To reauthorize the Export-Import Bank of the United
States, 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Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure withdrawn by
unanimous consent in Senate.
Executive Business (Monday, May 14)
PN1117
:
George Levi Russell, III, of Maryland, to be United
States District Judge for the District of Maryland
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
PN1118
:
John J. Tharp, Jr., of Illinois, to be United
States District Judge for the Northern District of
Illinois
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 86 - 1. Record Vote Number:
90