Mr. Al Franken, from the State of Minnesota, called the
Senate to order at 12 noon, the Chaplain offered a prayer, and Mr.
Franken 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 Monday, August 12, 2013, the Journal
of the proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.
Certain Procedures Dispensed With
Pursuant to the order of Monday, August 12, 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 Monday, August 12, 2013,
the Senate proceeded to a period for the transaction of morning business.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Harry Reid,
at 12:04 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today,
until 2 p.m. on Monday, September 9, 2013.
