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Senate Floor Activity - Monday, September 9, 2013


Mr. Tim Kaine, from the Commonwealth of Virginia, called the Senate to order at 2 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 Friday, September 6, 2013, the Journal of the proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.

Certain Procedures Dispensed With

Pursuant to the order of Friday, September 6, 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, September 6, 2013, the Senate proceeded to a period for the transaction of morning business.

Legislative Business (Monday, September 9)

S.J.Res. 21 (Sen. Menendez): An original joint resolution to authorize the limited and specified use of the United States Armed Forces against Syria .
-- Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.

S.Res. 220 (Sen. Reid): A resolution to authorize representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in the case of Wade v. Miller, et al .
-- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

Executive Business (Monday, September 9)

PN9: Valerie E. Caproni, of the District of Columbia, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of New York
-- Considered by Senate.
-- Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 73 - 24. Record Vote Number: 201

PN321: Vernon S. Broderick, of New York, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of New York
-- Considered by Senate.
-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

Adjournment

By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Casey, at 6:59 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until 10 a.m. tomorrow.