Senate Floor Activity - Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Mrs. Kirsten E. Gillibrand, from the State of New York, called the Senate to order at 10 a.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and Mrs. Gillibrand 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 (Wednesday, November 28)

S. 1998 (Sen. Brown, of MA): To obtain an unqualified audit opinion, and improve financial accountability and management at the Department of Homeland Security.

-- Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

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.

-- Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.

-- Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

-- Measure laid before Senate by motion.

S.Amdt. 2955 (Sen. Leahy): To improve the Public Safety Officers' Benefits Program.

-- Amendment SA 2955 proposed by Senator Leahy.

-- Amendment SA 2955 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 85 - 11. Record Vote Number: 207

S.Amdt. 2985 (Sen. Udall, of CO): To strike section 313, relating to a limitation on the availability of funds for the procurement of alternative fuel .

-- Amendment SA 2985 proposed by Senator Reid for Senator Udall CO.

-- Amendment SA 2985 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 62 - 37. Record Vote Number: 206

S.Amdt. 3016 (Sen. Gillibrand): To provide for the processing for administrative separation from the Armed Forces of members who are convicted of certain sexual offenses under the Uniform Code of Military Justice and not punitively discharged in connection with such convictions .

-- Amendment SA 3016 proposed by Senator Gillibrand.

-- Amendment SA 3016 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

S.Amdt. 3051 (Sen. McCain): To authorize additional Marine Corps personnel for the performance of security functions for United States embassies, consulates, and other diplomatic facilities abroad.

-- Amendment SA 3051 proposed by Senator McCain.

-- Amendment SA 3051 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

S.Amdt. 3099 (Sen. Murray): To improve mental health care programs and activities for members of the Armed Forces and veterans .

-- Amendment SA 3099 proposed by Senator Murray.

-- Amendment SA 3099 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

S.Amdt. 3123 (Sen. Kyl): To require regular updates of Congress on the military implications of proposals of the United States and Russia under consideration in negotiations on nuclear arms, missile defense, and long-range conventional strike system matters.

-- Amendment SA 3123 proposed by Senator Kyl.

Adjournment

By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Harry Reid, at 7:18 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until 9:30 a.m. tomorrow.