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 Mr. Cowan led the Senate in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the
Flag of the United States of America.
Legislative Business (Wednesday, June 26)
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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Motion to waive all applicable budgetary discipline with respect to the
measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 68 - 30. Record Vote Number:
162
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Cloture on the committee reported substitute amendment, as amended, invoked
in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 67 - 31. Record Vote Number:
164
S.Amdt. 1183 (Sen. Leahy):
To strengthen border security and enforcement
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Amendment pending in Senate.
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Amendment SA 1183 as modified agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 69 -
29. Record Vote Number:
163
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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Proposed amendment SA 1551 withdrawn in Senate.
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Amendment pending in Senate.
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Amendment pending in Senate.
S.Res. 144 (Sen. Coons):
A resolution concerning the ongoing conflict in the
Democratic Republic of the Congo and the need for international efforts
supporting long-term peace, stability, and observance of human rights
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Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and with a preamble by
Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 166 (Sen. Coons):
A resolution commemorating the 50th anniversary of
the founding of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) and commending its
successor, the African Union.
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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by
Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 187 (Sen. Durbin):
A resolution congratulating the Chicago Blackhawks
on winning the 2013 Stanley Cup.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 188 (Sen. Johanns):
A resolution recognizing June 30, 2013, as the
centennial of the Lincoln Highway, the first transcontinental highway, which
originally spanned 3,389 miles through 13 states, including the great State
of Nebraska.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 189 (Sen. King):
A resolution relative to the death of the Honorable
William Dodd Hathaway, former United States Senator for the State of Maine
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
