Mr. Brian Schatz, from the State of Hawaii, called the Senate
to order at 11 a.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and Mr. Schatz 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 (Thursday, May 16)
S. 982 (Sen. Alexander):
To prohibit the Corps of Engineers from taking
certain actions to establish a restricted area prohibiting public access to
waters downstream of a dam, and for other purposes.
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Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and
passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 145 (Sen. Cardin):
A resolution promoting minority health awareness
and supporting the goals and ideals of National Minority Health Month in
April 2013 to bring attention to the health disparities faced by minority
populations such as American Indians and Alaska Natives, Asians, Blacks or
African Americans, Hispanics or Latinos, and Native Hawaiians and other
Pacific Islanders.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 146 (Sen. Landrieu):
A resolution designating the week of May 12 through
May 18, 2013, as "National Police Week".
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 147 (Sen. Landrieu):
A resolution recognizing National Foster Care Month
as an opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges of children in the
foster care system, and encouraging Congress to implement policy to improve
the lives of children in the foster care system.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 148 (Sen. Udall, of CO):
A resolution designating May 18, 2013, as "National
Kids to Parks Day".
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Con.Res. 16 (Sen. Schumer):
A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of
Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for the unveiling of a
statue of Frederick Douglass.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by
Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Thursday, May 16)
PN193:
Ernest J. Moniz, of Massachusetts, to be Secretary
of Energy
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 97 - 0. Record Vote Number:
127
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Harry Reid,
at 6:07 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today,
until 2 p.m. on Monday, May 20, 2013.
