Mr. Christopher A. Coons, from the State of Delaware, called
the Senate to order at 2 p.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and Mr.
Coons 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, March 29, 2012, the Journal
of the proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.
Certain Procedures Dispensed With
Pursuant to the order of Thursday, March 29, 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, March 29, 2012,
the Senate proceeded to a period for the transaction of morning business.
Legislative Business (Monday, April 16)
S. 2230 (Sen. Whitehouse):
To reduce the deficit by imposing a minimum
effective tax rate for high-income taxpayers.
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Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate.
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Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by
Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 45. Record Vote Number:
65
Executive Business (Monday, April 16)
PN919:
Stephanie Dawn Thacker, of West Virginia, to be
United States Circuit Judge for the Fourth Circuit
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 91 - 3. Record Vote Number:
64
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Whitehouse,
at 7:19 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today,
until 10 a.m. tomorrow.
