The President pro tempore called the Senate to order at 2 p
.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and the President pro tempore 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 Thursday, January 31, 2013, the
Journal of the proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.
Certain Procedures Dispensed With
Pursuant to the order of Thursday, January 31, 2013,
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 Thursday, January 31, 2013,
the Senate proceeded to a period for the transaction of morning business.
Legislative Business (Monday, February 4)
S. 47 (Sen. Leahy):
To reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act of
1994.
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Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate.
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Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by
Yea-Nay Vote. 85 - 8. Record Vote Number:
12
S. 227 (Sen. Leahy):
To authorize the transfer of certain funds to
improve security at United States embassies and other diplomatic facilities
worldwide, and for other purposes.
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Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and
passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Blumenthal,
at 6:41 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today,
until 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, February 7, 2013.
