Senate Floor Activity - Wednesday, May 16, 2012

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, May 16)

H.Con.Res. 112 (Rep. Ryan): A concurrent resolution establishing the budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2013 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2014 through 2022 .

-- Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.

-- Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 41 - 58. Record Vote Number: 98

S. 2343 (Sen. Reid): To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans, and for other purposes.

-- Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.

S.Res. 463 (Sen. Udall, of CO): A resolution designating May 19, 2012, as "National Kids to Parks Day".

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

S.Res. 464 (Sen. Johnson, of SD): A resolution commemorating the 70th anniversary of Ellsworth Air Force Base.

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

S.Res. 465 (Sen. Udall, of CO): A resolution recognizing that the Governor of the State of Colorado has proclaimed 2012 as the "Year of Water" .

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

S.Con.Res. 37 (Sen. Toomey): A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2013, and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2014 through 2022.

-- Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.

-- Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 42 - 57. Record Vote Number: 99

S.Con.Res. 41 (Sen. Sessions): A concurrent resolution setting forth the President's budget request for the United States Government for fiscal year 2013, and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2014 through 2022.

-- Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.

-- Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 0 - 99. Record Vote Number: 97

S.Con.Res. 42 (Sen. Paul): A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2013, revising the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal year 2012, and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2013 through 2022 .

-- Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.

-- Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 16 - 83. Record Vote Number: 100

S.Con.Res. 44 (Sen. Lee): A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2013 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2014 through 2022.

-- Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.

-- Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 17 - 82. Record Vote Number: 101

Adjournment

By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Casey, at 6:56 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until 9:30 a.m. tomorrow.