Senate Floor Activity - Thursday, March 1, 2012

Mr. Tom Udall, from the State of New Mexico, called the Senate to order at 9:30 a.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and Mr. Udall 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 (Thursday, March 1)

S. 1813 (Sen. Boxer): To reauthorize Federal-aid highway and highway safety construction programs, and for other purposes.

-- Considered by Senate.

-- Motion by Senator Reid to recommit to Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works with instructions to report back forthwith with amendment SA 1763 made in 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.

-- Amendment pending in Senate.

-- Motion to table amendment SA 1520 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 48. Record Vote Number: 24

S.Amdt. 1730 (Sen. Reid): Of a perfecting nature.

-- Amendment pending in Senate.

-- Proposed amendment SA 1730 withdrawn in Senate.

S.Amdt. 1761 (Sen. Reid): Of a perfecting nature.

-- Amendment SA 1761 proposed by Senator Reid.

S.Amdt. 1762 (Sen. Reid): To change the enactment date.

-- Amendment SA 1762 proposed by Senator Reid to Amendment SA 1761.

S.Amdt. 1763 (Sen. Reid): To change the enactment date.

-- Amendment SA 1763 proposed by Senator Reid.

S.Amdt. 1764 (Sen. Reid): Of a perfecting nature.

-- Amendment SA 1764 proposed by Senator Reid to Amendment SA 1763.

S.Amdt. 1765 (Sen. Reid): Of a perfecting nature.

-- Amendment SA 1765 proposed by Senator Reid to Amendment SA 1764.

S.Res. 387 (Sen. Gillibrand): A resolution celebrating Black History Month .

-- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

S.Res. 388 (Sen. Cardin): A resolution commemorating the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812 and "The Star Spangled Banner", and recognizing the historical significance, heroic human endeavor, and sacrifice of the United States Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Revenue Marine Service, and State militias, during the War of 1812.

-- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

S.Con.Res. 35 (Sen. Schumer): A concurrent resolution to establish the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies for the inauguration of the President-elect and Vice President-elect of the United States on January 21, 2013.

-- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

S.Con.Res. 36 (Sen. Schumer): A concurrent resolution to authorize the use of the rotunda and Emancipation Hall of the Capitol by the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies in connection with the proceedings and ceremonies conducted for the inauguration of the President-elect and the Vice President-elect of the United States.

-- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

Adjournment

By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Harry Reid, at 6:40 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until 10 a.m. tomorrow.