Mr. Brian Schatz, from the State of Hawaii, called the Senate
to order at 9:30 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, June 20)
S. 744 (Sen. Schumer):
To provide for comprehensive immigration reform and
for other purposes.
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Considered by Senate.
S.Amdt. 1183 (Sen. Leahy):
To encourage and facilitate international
participation in the performing arts.
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Amendment pending in Senate.
S.Amdt. 1224 (Sen. Reed):
To clarify the physical present requirements for
merit-based immigrant visa applicants.
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Amendment pending in Senate.
S.Amdt. 1240 (Sen. Boxer):
To require training for National Guard and Coast
Guard officers and agents in training programs on border protection,
immigration law enforcement, and how to address vulnerable populations,
such as children and victims of crime.
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Amendment pending in Senate.
S.Amdt. 1251 (Sen. Cornyn):
Requiring Enforcement, Security and safety while
Upgrading Lawful Trade and travel Simultaneously (RESULTS)
.
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Amendment pending in Senate.
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Motion to table amendment SA 1251 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote.
54 - 43. Record Vote Number:
159
S.Amdt. 1320 (Sen. Cruz):
To replace title I of the bill with specific
border security requirements, which shall be met before the Secretary of
Homeland Security may process applications for registered immigrant status
or blue card status and to avoid Department of Homeland Security budget
reductions.
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Amendment pending in Senate.
S.Amdt. 1507 (Sen. Vitter):
To ensure that aliens convicted of crimes of
violence against women and children are ineligible for registered
provisional immigrant status.
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Amendment SA 1507 proposed by Senator Vitter to Amendment SA 1183.
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Point of order raised in Senate with respect to amendment SA 1507.
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Amendment SA 1507 ruled out of order by the chair.
S.Res. 179 (Sen. Reid):
A resolution to constitute the majority party's
membership on certain committees for the One Hundred Thirteenth Congress, or
until their successors are chosen.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by
Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 180 (Sen. McConnell):
A resolution making minority party appointments for
the 113th Congress.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by
Unanimous Consent.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Harry Reid,
at 10:32 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today,
until 10:30 a.m. tomorrow.
