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, February 2, 2012, the
Journal of the proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.
Certain Procedures Dispensed With
Pursuant to the order of Thursday, February 2, 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, February 2, 2012,
the Senate proceeded to a period for the transaction of morning business.
Legislative Business (Monday, February 6)
H.R. 347 (Rep. Rooney):
To correct and simplify the drafting of section
1752 (relating to restricted buildings or grounds) of title 18, United
States Code.
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Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
H.R. 658 (Rep. Mica):
To amend title 49, United States Code, to authorize
appropriations for the Federal Aviation Administration for fiscal years 2011
through 2014, to streamline programs, create efficiencies, reduce waste, and
improve aviation safety and capacity, to provide stable funding for the
national aviation system, and for other purposes.
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Conference papers: Senate report and manager's statement and message on
House action held at the desk in Senate.
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Conference report considered in Senate.
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Senate agreed to conference report by Yea-Nay Vote. 75 - 20. Record Vote
Number:
15
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Having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, the conference report was
agreed to.
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
S. 1794 (Sen. Blumenthal):
To correct and simplify the drafting of section
1752 (relating to restricted buildings or grounds) of title 18, United
States Code.
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Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 368 (Sen. Nelson, of FL):
A resolution recognizing the anniversary of the
tragic earthquake in Haiti on January 12, 2010, honoring those who lost
their lives in that earthquake, and expressing continued solidarity with the
people of Haiti.
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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. Durbin, at
6:29 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
10 a.m. tomorrow.
