Senate Floor Activity - Thursday, June 27, 2013

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 27)

H.R. 324 (Rep. Miller): To grant the Congressional Gold Medal, collectively , to the First Special Service Force, in recognition of its superior service during World War II.

-- Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.

-- Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

H.R. 1151 (Rep. Royce): To direct the Secretary of State to develop a strategy to obtain observer status for Taiwan at the triennial International Civil Aviation Organization Assembly, and for other purposes .

-- Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

H.R. 2383 (Rep. Davis): To designate the new Interstate Route 70 bridge over the Mississippi River connecting St. Louis, Missouri, and southwestern Illinois as the "Stan Musial Veterans Memorial Bridge".

-- Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

S. 744 (Sen. Schumer): To provide for comprehensive immigration reform and for other purposes.

-- Considered by Senate.

-- The committee substitute as amended agreed to by Yea-Nay Vote. 68 - 32. Record Vote Number: 166

-- Cloture on the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 68 - 32. Record Vote Number: 167

-- Passed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 68 - 32. Record Vote Number: 168

-- Senate ordered measure printed as passed.

S.Amdt. 1224 (Sen. Reed): To clarify the physical present requirements for merit-based immigrant visa applicants.

-- Amendment pending in Senate.

-- Point of order raised in Senate with respect to amendment SA 1224.

-- Amendment SA 1224 ruled out of order by the chair.

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.

-- Amendment pending in Senate.

-- Point of order raised in Senate with respect to amendment SA 1240.

-- Amendment SA 1240 ruled out of order by the chair.

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.

-- Amendment pending in Senate.

-- Point of order raised in Senate with respect to amendment SA 1320.

-- Amendment SA 1320 ruled out of order by the chair.

S.Amdt. 1552 (Sen. Reid): To change the enactment date.

-- Amendment pending in Senate.

-- Proposed amendment SA 1552 withdrawn in Senate.

S.Amdt. 1553 (Sen. Reid): Of a perfecting nature.

-- Amendment pending in Senate.

-- Proposed amendment SA 1553 withdrawn in Senate.

S.Res. 192 (Sen. Casey): A resolution commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg and the significance of this battle in the history of the United States.

-- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

S.Con.Res. 19 (Sen. Reid): A concurrent resolution providing for a conditional adjournment or recess of the Senate and an adjournment of the House of Representatives.

-- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

-- Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Executive Business (Thursday, June 27)

PN51: Sylvia M. Becker, of the District of Columbia, to be a Member of the Foreign Claims Settlement Commission of the United States for the term expiring September 30, 2013