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 yesterday, the Journal of the
proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.
Certain Procedures Dispensed With
Pursuant to the order of yesterday,
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 yesterday,
the Senate proceeded to a period for the transaction of morning business.
Legislative Business (Tuesday, September
10)
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
.
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Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.
S.Res. 221 (Sen. Mikulski):
A resolution designating the week of October 7
through October 13, 2013, as "Naturopathic Medicine Week" to recognize the
value of naturopathic medicine in providing safe, effective, and affordable
health care.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Tuesday, September 10)
PN241:
Marilyn A. Brown, of Georgia, to be a Member of the
Board of Directors of the Tennessee Valley Authority for a term expiring May
18, 2017
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Harry Reid,
at 6:22 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today,
until 10 a.m. tomorrow.
