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, November
27)
S. 3254 (Sen. Levin):
An original bill to authorize appropriations for
fiscal year 2013 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for
military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of
Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and
for other purposes.
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Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.
S. 3642 (Sen. Leahy):
To clarify the scope of the Economic Espionage Act
of 1996.
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Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and
passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 602 (Sen. Akaka):
A resolution designating 2012-2013 as the "Year of
the Korean War Veteran" and recognizing the 60th anniversary of the Korean
War.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Tuesday, November 27)
Treaty Doc. 112-7:
The Convention on the Rights of Persons with
Disabilities, adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on December 13,
2006, and signed by the United States of America on June 30, 2009 (the
"Convention")
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Motion to proceed to executive session to consideration of treaty agreed to
in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 61 - 36. Record Vote Number:
205
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Considered by Senate.
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate extended until 6:30 p.m.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Harry Reid,
at 6:47 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today,
until 10 a.m. tomorrow.
