Mr. Edward J. Markey, from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts,
called the Senate to order at 9:30 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
18)
S. 793 (Sen. Menendez):
To support revitalization and reform of the
Organization of American States, and for other purposes.
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Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to
Senate bill.
S. 1392 (Sen. Shaheen):
To promote energy savings in residential buildings
and industry, and for other purposes.
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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
.
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Amendment pending in Senate.
S.Res. 164 (Sen. Udall, of CO):
A resolution designating October 30, 2013, as a
national day of remembrance for nuclear weapons program workers
.
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Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by
Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 240 (Sen. Menendez):
A resolution designating the week beginning
September 15, 2013, as "National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week"
.
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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 6:07 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today,
until 9:30 a.m. tomorrow.
