Mr. Tim Kaine, from the Commonwealth of Virginia, called the
Senate to order at 2 p.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and Mr. Kaine
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 Thursday, May 16, 2013, the Journal of
the proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.
Certain Procedures Dispensed With
Pursuant to the order of Thursday, May 16, 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 Thursday, May 16, 2013,
the Senate proceeded to a period for the transaction of morning business.
Legislative Business (Monday, May 20)
S. 309 (Sen. Harkin):
To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the World
War II members of the Civil Air Patrol.
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Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged by
Unanimous Consent.
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Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent.
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Amendment SA 951 proposed by Senator Boxer for Senator Harkin.
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Amendment SA 951 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
S. 954 (Sen. Stabenow):
An original bill to reauthorize agricultural
programs through 2018.
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Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
S.Amdt. 919 (Sen. Cantwell):
To allow Indian tribes to participate in certain
soil and water conservation programs.
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Amendment SA 919 proposed by Senator Stabenow for Senator Cantwell.
S.Res. 149 (Sen. Boxer):
A resolution designating the week of May 19 through
May 25, 2013, as "National Public Works Week".
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Monday, May 20)
PN10:
Sheri Polster Chappell, of Florida, to be United
States District Judge for the Middle District of Florida
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 90 - 0. Record Vote Number:
128
PN20:
Michael J. McShane, of Oregon, to be United States
District Judge for the District of Oregon
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mrs. Boxer, at
7:06 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
10 a.m. tomorrow.
