Senate Floor Activity - Friday, October 4, 2013

The President pro tempore called the Senate to order at 10:30 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 (Friday, October 4)

H.R. 1848 (Rep. Pompeo): To ensure that the Federal Aviation Administration advances the safety of small airplanes, and the continued development of the general aviation industry, and for other purposes.

-- Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent.

-- Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.

-- Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

S.Amdt. 1999 (Sen. Klobuchar): In the nature of a substitute.

-- Amendment SA 1999 proposed by Senator Reid for Senator Klobuchar.

-- Amendment SA 1999 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

H.R. 3095 (Rep. Bucshon): To ensure that any new or revised requirement providing for the screening, testing, or treatment of individuals operating commercial motor vehicles for sleep disorders is adopted pursuant to a rulemaking proceeding, and for other purposes.

-- Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

S.Res. 213 (Sen. Menendez): A resolution expressing support for the free and peaceful exercise of representative democracy in Venezuela, condemning violence and intimidation against the country's political opposition, and calling for dialogue between all political actors in the country .

-- Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.

S.Res. 227 (Sen. Menendez): A resolution to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the heroic rescue of Danish Jews during the Second World War by the Danish people.

-- Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

S.Res. 265 (Sen. Carper): A resolution expressing support for the individuals impacted by the senseless attack at the Washington Navy Yard, and commending and thanking members of the military, law enforcement officers, first responders, and civil servants for their courage and professionalism .

-- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

S.Res. 266 (Sen. Rockefeller): A resolution designating the week of October 7 through 13, 2013, as "National Chess Week" to enhance awareness and encourage students and adults to engage in a game known to enhance critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

-- 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 4:53 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until 12 noon tomorrow.