Mr. Brian Schatz, from the State of Hawaii, called the Senate
to order at 10 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 Tuesday, September 24, 2013, the
Journal of the proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.
Certain Procedures Dispensed With
Pursuant to the order of Tuesday, September 24, 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 Tuesday, September 24, 2013,
the Senate proceeded to a period for the transaction of morning business.
Legislative Business (Thursday, September
26)
H.R. 527 (Rep. Hastings):
To amend the Helium Act to complete the
privatization of the Federal helium reserve in a competitive market fashion
that ensures stability in the helium markets while protecting the interests
of American taxpayers, and for other purposes.
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Senate agreed to House amendment to Senate amendment by Unanimous Consent.
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
H.J.Res. 59 (Rep. Rogers):
A joint resolution making continuing appropriations
for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes.
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Considered by Senate.
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Amendment pending in Senate.
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Amendment pending in Senate.
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Amendment pending in Senate.
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Amendment pending in Senate.
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Amendment pending in Senate.
S. 1348 (Sen. Carper):
To reauthorize the Congressional Award Act
.
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Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
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Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
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Amendment SA 1998 proposed by Senator Tester for Senator Carper.
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Amendment SA 1998 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 261 (Sen. Graham):
A resolution designating the week beginning
September 23, 2013, as "National Historically Black Colleges and
Universities Week".
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 262 (Sen. Donnelly):
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of
suicide prevention awareness.
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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. Tester, at
7:01 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
9:30 a.m. tomorrow.
