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Senate Floor Activity - Tuesday, April 23, 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, April 23)

S. 743 (Sen. Enzi): To restore States' sovereign rights to enforce State and local sales and use tax laws, and for other purposes .
-- Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate.

S.Res. 105 (Sen. Reed): A resolution designating April 2013 as "Financial Literacy Month".
-- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

S.Res. 106 (Sen. Casey): A resolution commending rehabilitation counselors and supporting the goals and ideals of National Rehabilitation Counselors Appreciation Day.
-- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

S.Res. 107 (Sen. Murray): A resolution honoring military children during the National Month of the Military Child.
-- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

S.Res. 108 (Sen. Klobuchar): A resolution designating April 2013 as "National 9-1-1 Education Month".
-- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

Adjournment

By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Durbin, at 7:01 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until 9:30 a.m. tomorrow.