ON THE SENATE FLOOR
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Mr. Richard Blumenthal, from the State of Connecticut, called the Senate to order at 10 a.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 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, June 5)
S. 2061
(Sen. Graham):
To provide for an exchange of land between the
Department of Homeland Security and the South Carolina State Ports Authority
.
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Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent.
S. 3220
(Sen. Mikulski):
To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to
provide more effective remedies to victims of discrimination in the payment
of wages on the basis of sex, and for other purposes.
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Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.
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Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by
Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number:
115
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Motion by Senator Reid to reconsider the vote by which cloture was not
invoked on the motion to proceed to the measure (Roll Call Vote No. 115)
entered in Senate.
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Motion to proceed to consideration of measure withdrawn in Senate.
S. 3240
(Sen. Stabenow):
An original bill to reauthorize agricultural
programs through 2017, 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.
S.Res. 477
(Sen. Kerry):
A resolution calling for the safe and immediate
return of Noor and Ramsay Bower to the United States.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 478
(Sen. Schumer):
A resolution commemorating the 200th anniversary of
the chartering of Hamilton College in Clinton, New York.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 479
(Sen. Johanns):
A resolution commemorating the dedication of the
Strategic Air Command Memorial during the 20th anniversary of its stand down
.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 480
(Sen. Johanns):
A resolution commemorating the 20th anniversary of
United States Strategic Command.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 481
(Sen. Lugar):
A resolution celebrating the 60th Anniversary of
the United States-Philippines Mutual Defense Treaty and the vitality of the
overall bilateral relationship.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Voice Vote.
S.Con.Res. 45
(Sen. Hagan):
A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of
Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event to award the
Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to the Montford Point Marines
.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by
Unanimous Consent.