Mr. Tim Kaine, from the Commonwealth of Virginia, called the
Senate to order at 2:01 p.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and Mr.
Kaine 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, July 11, 2013, the Journal
of the proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.
Certain Procedures Dispensed With
Pursuant to the order of Thursday, July 11, 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, July 11, 2013,
the Senate proceeded to a period for the transaction of morning business.
Legislative Business (Monday, July 15)
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.
S.Res. 195 (Sen. Reid):
A resolution to authorize testimony and
representation In the Matter of the Proposed Discipline of Laura Block Lower
.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Recess
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Harry Reid,
at 6:07 p.m., the Senate recessed, under its order of today,
until 10 a.m. tomorrow.
