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ON THE SENATE FLOOR

Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Ms. Heidi Heitkamp, from the State of North Dakota, called the Senate to order at 9:30 a.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and Ms. Heitkamp 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.

Recess

By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Harry Reid, at 6:39 p.m., the Senate recessed, under its order of today, until 9:30 a.m. tomorrow.