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, May 31, 2012, the Journal of
the proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.
Certain Procedures Dispensed With
Pursuant to the order of Thursday, May 31, 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, May 31, 2012,
the Senate proceeded to a period for the transaction of morning business.
Legislative Business (Monday, June 4)
S. 3220 (Sen. Mikulski):
To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to
provide more effective remedies to victims of discrimination in the payment
of wages on the basis of sex, and for other purposes.
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Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.
S.Res. 462 (Sen. Landrieu):
A resolution recognizing National Foster Care Month
as an opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges faced by children
in the foster care system, acknowledging the dedication of foster care
parents, advocates, and workers, and encouraging Congress to implement
policy to improve the lives of children in the foster care system
.
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Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by
Unanimous Consent.
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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by
Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Monday, June 4)
PN1131:
Timothy S. Hillman, of Massachusetts, to be United
States District Judge for the District of Massachusetts
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 88 - 1. Record Vote Number:
114
Adjournment
Under the authority of the order of today, at 7:07 p.m,
the Presiding Officer (Mr. Merkley in the chair) declared the
Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until 10 a.m. tomorrow
.
