Senate Floor Activity - Tuesday, March 5, 2013

Mr. William M. Cowan, from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, called the Senate to order at 10 a.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and Mr. Cowan 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, March 5)

S.Res. 64 (Sen. Schumer): An original resolution authorizing expenditures by committees of the Senate for the period March 1, 2013, through September 30, 2013.

-- Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.

-- Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.

S.Amdt. 25 (Sen. Paul): To strike supplemental staff funding available only to a limited number of Senators in a time of sequestration .

-- Amendment SA 25 proposed by Senator Paul.

-- Amendment SA 25 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 44 - 53. Record Vote Number: 29

Executive Business (Tuesday, March 5)

PN2: Caitlin Joan Halligan, of New York, to be United States Circuit Judge for the District of Columbia Circuit

-- Considered by Senate.

PN57: 23 nominations in the Air Force beginning with Brigadier General Arnold W. Bunch, Jr. and ending with Brigadier General Scott J. Zobrist

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN58-1: 32 nominations in the Air Force beginning with Colonel Nina M. Armagno and ending with Colonel John M. Wood

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN60: Lt. Gen. John M. Bednarek, in the Army, to be Lieutenant General

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN65: Brig. Gen. Paul W. Brier, in the Marine Corps, to be Major General

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN67: Rear Admiral William H. Hilarides, in the Navy, to be Vice Admiral

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN68: General Lloyd J. Austin III, in the Army, to be General

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN69: Lieutenant General Robert L. Caslen, Jr., in the Army, to be Lieutenant General

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN141: Lt. Gen. Robin Rand, in the Air Force, to be Lieutenant General

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN142: 2 nominations in the Air Force beginning with Alan S. Fine and ending with Paul R. Newbold

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN143: Lt. Gen. John F. Campbell, in the Army, to be General

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN144: Lt. Gen. Vincent K. Brooks, in the Army, to be General

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN145: Gen. David M. Rodriguez, in the Army, to be General

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN146: Jasmine T. N. Daniels, in the Army, to be Colonel

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN147: Paul W. Roecker, in the Army, to be Colonel

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN148: 8 nominations in the Army beginning with James B. Barkley and ending with Michael E. Spraggins

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN149: Lena M. Fabian, in the Army, to be Major

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN150: 3 nominations in the Army beginning with Yiming A. Ching and ending with Joseph F. Goodman

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN151: 58 nominations in the Army beginning with William C . Alley and ending with D010916

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN152: 2 nominations in the Army beginning with Alison R. Huppman and ending with Allegra E. Lobell

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN153: 4 nominations in the Army beginning with Thomas M. Grego and ending with George J. Zeckler

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN154: 4 nominations in the Navy beginning with Andrew W. Deley and ending with Gregory E. Ringler

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN161: Rear Adm. Joseph P. Aucoin, in the Navy, to be Vice Admiral

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

Adjournment

By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Harry Reid, at 7:15 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until 9:30 a.m. tomorrow.