The President pro tempore called the Senate to order at 10 a
.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 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 (Tuesday, June 25)
S. 744 (Sen. Schumer):
To provide for comprehensive immigration reform and
for other purposes.
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Considered by Senate.
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Point of order that the measure violates the Congressional Budget Act
raised in Senate.
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Motion to waive all applicable budgetary discipline with respect to the
measure made in Senate.
S.Amdt. 1183 (Sen. Leahy):
To strengthen border security and enforcement
.
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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. 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.
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Amendment pending in Senate.
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Amendment pending in Senate.
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Amendment pending in Senate.
S.Res. 186 (Sen. Rubio):
A resolution congratulating the Miami Heat for
winning the 2013 National Basketball Association Finals.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Tuesday, June 25)
PN413:
Penny Pritzker, of Illinois, to be Secretary of
Commerce
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote today.
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 97 - 1. Record Vote Number:
161
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Harry Reid,
at 7:03 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today,
until 9:30 a.m. tomorrow.
