Mr. William M. Cowan, from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts,
called the Senate to order at 9:30 a.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer,
and the Acting President pro tempore led the Senate in reciting the
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America
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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, May 15)
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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Considered by Senate.
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Cloture motion on the measure withdrawn by unanimous consent in Senate.
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Passed Senate with amendments by Yea-Nay Vote. 83 - 14. Record Vote Number:
124
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
S.Amdt. 815 (Sen. Coburn):
To stop Federal subsidies for ongoing beach
renourishment from being extended to 65 years.
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Amendment SA 815 proposed by Senator Coburn.
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Amendment SA 815 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 43 - 53.
Record Vote Number:
121
S.Amdt. 816 (Sen. Coburn):
To remove restrictions on projects the
Infrastructure Deauthorization Commission may consider.
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Amendment SA 816 proposed by Senator Coburn.
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Amendment SA 816 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 35 - 61.
Record Vote Number:
122
S.Amdt. 822 (Sen. Boozman):
To authorize the Secretary to participate in the
America the Beautiful National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass
program.
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Amendment SA 822 proposed by Senator Boozman.
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Amendment SA 822 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
S.Amdt. 866 (Sen. Merkley):
To require the use of American iron, steel, and
manufactured goods for innovative financing pilot projects
.
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Amendment SA 866 proposed by Senator Merkley.
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Amendment SA 866 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 60 - 36. Record
Vote Number:
123
S.Amdt. 909 (Sen. Hoeven):
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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Amendment pending in Senate.
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Amendment SA 909 as modified agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
S. 954 (Sen. Stabenow):
An original bill to reauthorize agricultural
programs through 2018.
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Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.
S.Res. 142 (Sen. Graham):
A resolution designating May 15, 2013, as "National
MPS Awareness Day".
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Wednesday, May 15)
PN24:
William H. Orrick, III, of the District of Columbia
, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of
California
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote 05/15/2013.
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 56 - 41. Record Vote Number:
125
PN138:
Marilyn B. Tavenner, of Virginia, to be
Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid
Services
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote 05/15/2013.
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 91 - 7. Record Vote Number:
126
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Blumenthal,
at 6:39 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today,
until 11 a.m. tomorrow.
