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.
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.
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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.
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Considered by Senate.
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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3187) with an amendment (SA 2461) withdrawn in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
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Senate agreed to House amendment to the bill (S. 3187) by Yea-Nay Vote. 92
- 4. Record Vote Number:
168
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Amendment pending in Senate.
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Proposed amendment SA 2461 withdrawn in Senate.
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Amendment pending in Senate.
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SA 2462 fell when SA 2461 withdrawn.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.
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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.
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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
.
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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.
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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.
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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".
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.