The President pro tempore called the Senate to order at 10 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 (Wednesday, November
13)
H.R. 3204 (Rep. Upton):
To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act
with respect to human drug compounding and drug supply chain security, and
for other purposes.
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Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate.
S. 252 (Sen. Alexander):
To reduce preterm labor and delivery and the risk
of pregnancy-related deaths and complications due to pregnancy, and to
reduce infant mortality caused by prematurity.
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Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendments to
Senate bill.
S.Res. 293 (Sen. Heitkamp):
A resolution designating the week beginning on
November 18, 2013, as "National Tribal 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. 294 (Sen. Landrieu):
A resolution expressing support for the goals of
National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month by promoting national
awareness of adoption and the children awaiting families, celebrating
children and families involved in adoption, and encouraging the people of
the United States to secure safety, permanency, and well-being for all
children.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Con.Res. 25 (Sen. Johnson, of SD):
A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of
Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for activities associated
with the ceremony to award the Congressional Gold Medal to Native American
code talkers.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by
Unanimous Consent.
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Begich, at
6:03 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
9:30 a.m. tomorrow.
