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 Friday, July 19, 2013, the Journal of
the proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.
Certain Procedures Dispensed With
Pursuant to the order of Friday, July 19, 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 Friday, July 19, 2013,
the Senate proceeded to a period for the transaction of morning business.
Legislative Business (Tuesday, July 23)
S. 1243 (Sen. Murray):
An original bill making appropriations for the
Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and
related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014, and for
other purposes.
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Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.
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Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure invoked in Senate by
Yea-Nay Vote. 73 - 26. Record Vote Number:
181
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Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Voice
Vote.
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Measure laid before Senate by motion.
S.Amdt. 1744 (Sen. Vitter):
To prohibit funds to be used to provide housing
assistance benefits to individuals convicted of certain felonies
.
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Amendment SA 1744 proposed by Senator Vitter.
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Amendment SA 1744 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 99 - 1. Record
Vote Number:
182
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Harry Reid,
at 7:10 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today,
until 9:30 a.m. tomorrow.
