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
.
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Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate.
S.Res. 105 (Sen. Reed):
A resolution designating April 2013 as "Financial
Literacy Month".
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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.
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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.
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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".
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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.