Mr. Brian Schatz, from the State of Hawaii, called the Senate
to order at 9:30 a.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and Mr. Schatz 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 (Thursday, September
12)
S. 1392 (Sen. Shaheen):
To promote energy savings in residential buildings
and industry, and for other purposes.
--
Considered by Senate.
S.Amdt. 1858 (Sen. Merkley):
To provide for a study and report on standby usage
power standards implemented by States and other industrialized nations
.
--
Amendment pending in Senate.
Executive Business (Thursday, September
12)
PN503:
Victoria Nuland, of Virginia, to be an Assistant
Secretary of State (European and Eurasian Affairs)
--
Considered by Senate. By Unanimous Consent.
--
Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Harry Reid,
at 5:57 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today,
until 2 p.m. on Monday, September 16, 2013.
