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 Friday, June 29, 2012, the Journal of
the proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.
Certain Procedures Dispensed With
Pursuant to the order of Friday, June 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 Friday, June 29, 2012,
the Senate proceeded to a period for the transaction of morning business.
Legislative Business (Monday, July 9)
S. 1379 (Sen. Akaka):
To amend title 11, District of Columbia Official
Code, to revise certain administrative authorities of the District of
Columbia courts, and to authorize the District of Columbia Public Defender
Service to provide professional liability insurance for officers and
employees of the Service for claims relating to services furnished within
the scope of employment with the Service.
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Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
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.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Harry Reid,
at 4:23 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today,
until 10 a.m. tomorrow.
