ON THE SENATE FLOOR
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Mrs. Jeanne Shaheen, from the State of New Hampshire, called the Senate to order at 10 a.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and Mrs. Shaheen 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 (Tuesday, May 22)
S. 3187
(Sen. Harkin):
To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act
to revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and
medical devices, to establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and
biosimilars, and for other purposes.
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Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.