Mr. Richard Blumenthal, from the State of Connecticut, called
the Senate to order at 9:30 a.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and Mr.
Blumenthal 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 (Wednesday, April 24)
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.
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Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by
Yea-Nay Vote. 74 - 23. Record Vote Number:
110
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Measure laid before Senate by motion.
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Cloture motion on measure presented in Senate.
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Amendment SA 741 proposed by Senator Reid for Senator Enzi.
S.Amdt. 745 (Sen. Durbin):
To change the enactment date.
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Amendment SA 745 proposed by Senator Durbin to Amendment SA 741.
S.Res. 111 (Sen. Lautenberg):
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of
National Safe Digging Month.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 112 (Sen. Wicker):
A resolution commending employees of the Senate
Post Office, employees of the Sergeant at Arms of the Senate, members of the
Capitol Police, and members of the Capitol Hill community for their courage
and professionalism following the biochemical attack against the Senate on
April 16, 2013.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 113 (Sen. Kaine):
A resolution designating April 23, 2013 as
"National Adopt a Library Day".
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 114 (Sen. Reid):
A resolution to authorize testimony, documents, and
representations in United States v. Renzi, et al.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Wednesday, April 24)
PN127:
Jane Kelly, of Iowa, to be United States Circuit
Judge for the Eighth Circuit
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 96 - 0. Record Vote Number:
108
PN188:
Sylvia Mathews Burwell, of West Virginia, to be
Director of the Office of Management and Budget
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 96 - 0. Record Vote Number:
109
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Whitehouse,
at 6:34 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today,
until 9:30 a.m. tomorrow.
