The President pro tempore called the Senate to order at 2 p
.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 Thursday, June 27, 2013, the Journal
of the proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.
Certain Procedures Dispensed With
Pursuant to the order of Thursday, June 27, 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, June 27, 2013,
the Senate proceeded to a period for the transaction of morning business.
Legislative Business (Monday, July 8)
S. 793 (Sen. Menendez):
To support revitalization and reform of the
Organization of American States, and for other purposes.
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Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
S. 1238 (Sen. Reed):
To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to extend
the current reduced interest rate for undergraduate Federal Direct Stafford
Loans for 1 year, to modify required distribution rules for pension plans,
and for other purposes.
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Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.
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Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to measure presented in Senate.
Executive Business (Monday, July 8)
PN128:
Gregory Alan Phillips, of Wyoming, to be United
States Circuit Judge for the Tenth Circuit
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 88 - 0. Record Vote Number:
169
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 10 a.m. tomorrow.
