Mr. Brian Schatz, from the State of Hawaii, called the Senate
to order at 9:30 a.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and Mr. Schatz 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 (Thursday, April 11)
S. 649 (Sen. Reid):
To ensure that all individuals who should be
prohibited from buying a firearm are listed in the national instant criminal
background check system and require a background check for every firearm
sale, and for other purposes.
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Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate.
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Cloture on the motion to proceed to the bill invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay
Vote. 68 - 31. Record Vote Number:
95
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Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Voice
Vote.
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Measure laid before Senate by motion.
S.Amdt. 715 (Sen. Manchin):
To protect Second Amendment rights, ensure that
all individuals who should be prohibited from buying a firearm are listed
in the National Instant Criminal Background Check System, and provide a
responsible and consistent background check process.
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Amendment SA 715 proposed by Senator Manchin.
S. 716 (Sen. Reid):
To modify the requirements under the STOCK Act
regarding online access to certain financial disclosure statements and
related forms.
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Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and
passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Manchin, at
6:37 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
2 p.m. on Monday, April 15, 2013.
