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 (Tuesday, February
12)
S. 47 (Sen. Leahy):
To reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act of
1994.
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Considered by Senate.
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Passed Senate with amendments by Yea-Nay Vote. 78 - 22. Record Vote Number:
19
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
S.Amdt. 10 (Sen. Portman):
To clarify that child victims of sex trafficking
are eligible to receive assistance under grants provided to enhance the
safety of youth and children.
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Amendment SA 10 proposed by Senator Portman.
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Amendment SA 10 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 100 - 0. Record
Vote Number:
16
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Amendment SA 11 proposed by Senator Leahy for Senator Murkowski.
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Amendment SA 11 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
S.Amdt. 15 (Sen. Coburn):
To more quickly resolve rape cases and reduce the
deficit by consolidating unnecessary duplication within the Department of
Justice.
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Amendment pending in Senate.
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Amendment SA 15 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 53. Record
Vote Number:
17
S.Amdt. 16 (Sen. Coburn):
To amend the requirements for speedy notice to
victims and to require a report to Congress.
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Amendment pending in Senate.
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Amendment SA 16 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 43 - 57. Record
Vote Number:
18
S.Amdt. 21 (Sen. Leahy):
To authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2014
through 2017 for the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000, to enhance
measures to combat trafficking in persons, and for other purposes
.
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Amendment SA 21 proposed by Senator Leahy.
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Amendment SA 21 as modified agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 93 - 5.
Record Vote Number:
15
S.Res. 29 (Sen. Reid):
A resolution to constitute the majority party's
membership on certain committees for the One Hundred Thirteenth Congress, or
until their successors are chosen.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by
Unanimous Consent.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Harry Reid,
at 10:24 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today,
until 10 a.m. tomorrow.
