Mr. Edward J. Markey, from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts,
called the Senate to order at 10 a.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and
Mr. Markey 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 (Wednesday, September
11)
S. 1392 (Sen. Shaheen):
To promote energy savings in residential buildings
and industry, and for other purposes.
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Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by
Unanimous Consent.
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Measure laid before Senate by motion.
S.Amdt. 1858 (Sen. Merkley):
To provide for a study and report on standby usage
power standards implemented by States and other industrialized nations
.
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Amendment SA 1858 proposed by Senator Wyden for Senator Merkley.
S.Res. 222 (Sen. Cardin):
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of
National Save for Retirement week, including raising public awareness of the
various tax-preferred retirement vehicles and increasing personal financial
literacy.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Harry Reid,
at 6:55 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today,
until 9:30 a.m. tomorrow.
