Mrs. Kirsten E. Gillibrand, from the State of New York,
called the Senate to order at 9:30 a.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer,
and Mrs. Gillibrand 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 (Wednesday, February
29)
S. 1813 (Sen. Boxer):
To reauthorize Federal-aid highway and highway
safety construction programs, and for other purposes.
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Considered by Senate.
S.Amdt. 1520 (Sen. Blunt):
To amend the Patient Protection and Affordable
Care Act to protect rights of conscience with regard to requirements for
coverage of specific items and services.
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Amendment pending in Senate.
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Amendment pending in Senate.
S.Res. 382 (Sen. Reed):
A resolution designating March 2, 2012, as "Read
Across America Day".
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 383 (Sen. Brown, of OH):
A resolution designating February 29, 2012, as
"Rare Disease Day".
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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. Harry Reid,
at 6:56 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today,
until 9:30 a.m. tomorrow.
