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Senate Floor Activity - Tuesday, June 26, 2012


Mr. Christopher A. Coons, from the State of Delaware, called the Senate to order at 10 a.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 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 (Tuesday, June 26)

S. 2237 (Sen. Reid): To provide a temporary income tax credit for increased payroll and extend bonus depreciation for an additional year, and for other purposes.
-- Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.

S. 3187 (Sen. Harkin): To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices, to establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars, and for other purposes.
-- Considered by Senate.
-- Motion by Senator Reid to concur in the House amendment to the bill (S. 3187) with an amendment (SA 2461) withdrawn in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
-- Senate agreed to House amendment to the bill (S. 3187) by Yea-Nay Vote. 92 - 4. Record Vote Number: 168
S.Amdt. 2461 (Sen. Reid): To change the enactment date.
-- Amendment pending in Senate.
-- Proposed amendment SA 2461 withdrawn in Senate.

S.Amdt. 2462 (Sen. Reid): Of a perfecting nature.
-- Amendment pending in Senate.
-- SA 2462 fell when SA 2461 withdrawn.


S.Res. 473 (Sen. Durbin): A resolution commending Rotary International and others for their efforts to prevent and eradicate polio.
-- Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

S.Res. 506 (Sen. Reid): A resolution to authorize legal representation in Bilbrey v. Tyler.
-- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

S.Res. 507 (Sen. Rubio): A resolution congratulating the Miami Heat for winning the National Basketball Association Championship .
-- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

S.Res. 508 (Sen. Blunt): A resolution recognizing the teams and players of Negro League Baseball for their achievements, dedication, sacrifices, and contributions to baseball and the Nation.
-- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

S.Res. 509 (Sen. Blunt): A resolution recognizing Major League Baseball as an important part of the cultural history of American society, celebrating the 2012 Major League Baseball All-Star Game, and honoring Kansas City, Missouri, as the host city of the 83rd All-Star Game.
-- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

S.Res. 510 (Sen. Mikulski): A resolution designating the month of June 2012 as "National Cytomegalovirus Awareness Month".
-- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

Executive Business (Tuesday, June 26)

PN1132: Robin S. Rosenbaum, of Florida, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Florida
-- Considered by Senate.
-- Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 92 - 3. Record Vote Number: 167

Adjournment

By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Durbin, at 6:28 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until 9:30 a.m. tomorrow.