The President pro tempore called the Senate to order at 2:30
p.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
The following transactions of morning business occurred on today.
Legislative Business (Wednesday, May 7)
S.J.Res. 13 (Sen. Kennedy):
A joint resolution providing for congressional
disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule
submitted by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency of the
Department of the Treasury relating to the review of applications under the
Bank Merger Act.
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Considered by Senate.
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Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote
Number:
237
S.Res. 207 (Sen. Blackburn):
A resolution celebrating the 100th anniversary of
the Grand Ole Opry.
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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. Barrasso, at
6:57 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
10 a.m. tomorrow.
