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.
Legislative Business (Wednesday, November
20)
S. 1197 (Sen. Levin):
An original bill to authorize appropriations for
fiscal year 2014 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for
military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of
Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and
for other purposes.
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Considered by Senate.
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Cloture motion on the measure presented in Senate.
S.Amdt. 2123 (Sen. Levin):
To increase to $5,000,000,000 the ceiling on the
general transfer authority of the Department of Defense
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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.Res. 304 (Sen. Merkley):
A resolution recognizing the 30th anniversary of
the date of the restoration by the Federal Government of Federal recognition
to the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon, November
22, 1983.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 305 (Sen. Cantwell):
A resolution recognizing National Native American
Heritage Month and celebrating the heritages and cultures of Native
Americans and the contributions of Native Americans to the United States
.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 306 (Sen. Hatch):
A resolution designating Thursday, November 21,
2013, as "Feed America Day".
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 307 (Sen. Sanders):
A resolution permitting the collection of clothing,
toys, food, and housewares during the holiday season for charitable purposes
in Senate buildings.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by
Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 308 (Sen. Hatch):
A resolution recognizing and supporting the goals
and ideals of National Runaway Prevention Month.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
