The President pro tempore called the Senate to order at 2 p
.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and the President pro tempore 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 Friday, May 3, 2013, the Journal of
the proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.
Certain Procedures Dispensed With
Pursuant to the order of Friday, May 3, 2013,
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 Friday, May 3, 2013,
the Senate proceeded to a period for the transaction of morning business.
Legislative Business (Monday, May 6)
S. 601 (Sen. Boxer):
To provide for the conservation and development of
water and related resources, to authorize the Secretary of the Army to
construct various projects for improvements to rivers and harbors of the
United States, and for other purposes.
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Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to measure withdrawn by unanimous
consent in Senate.
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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Considered by Senate.
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Passed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 69 - 27. Record Vote
Number:
113
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Amendment pending in Senate.
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Amendment SA 741 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 70 - 24. Record
Vote Number:
112
S.Amdt. 745 (Sen. Durbin):
To change the enactment date.
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Amendment pending in Senate.
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Proposed amendment SA 745 withdrawn in Senate.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Harry Reid,
at 7:00 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today,
until 10 a.m. tomorrow.