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, February 7, 2013, the
Journal of the proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.
Certain Procedures Dispensed With
Pursuant to the order of Thursday, February 7, 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, February 7, 2013,
the Senate proceeded to a period for the transaction of morning business.
Legislative Business (Monday, February 11)
S. 47 (Sen. Leahy):
To reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act of
1994.
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Considered by Senate.
S.Amdt. 13 (Sen. Coburn):
To reaffirm the inalienable rights of every
American citizen guaranteed by the Constitution of the United States
.
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Amendment SA 13 proposed by Senator Coburn.
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Amendment SA 13 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 31 - 59. Record
Vote Number:
14
S.Amdt. 15 (Sen. Coburn):
To more quickly resolve rape cases and reduce the
deficit by consolidating unnecessary duplication within the Department of
Justice.
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Amendment SA 15 proposed by Senator Coburn.
S.Amdt. 16 (Sen. Coburn):
To amend the requirements for speedy notice to
victims and to require a report to Congress.
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Amendment SA 16 proposed by Senator Coburn.
Adjournment
Under the authority of the order of today, at 6:39 p.m,
the Presiding Officer (Mr. Donnelly in the chair) declared the
Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until 10 a.m. tomorrow
.