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, April 16)
S. 649 (Sen. Reid):
To ensure that all individuals who should be
prohibited from buying a firearm are listed in the national instant criminal
background check system and require a background check for every firearm
sale, and for other purposes.
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Considered by Senate.
S.Amdt. 715 (Sen. Manchin):
To protect Second Amendment rights, ensure that
all individuals who should be prohibited from buying a firearm are listed
in the National Instant Criminal Background Check System, and provide a
responsible and consistent background check process.
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Amendment pending in Senate.
S.Res. 98 (Sen. McConnell):
A resolution honoring the life, legacy, and example
of British Prime Minister Baroness Margaret Thatcher.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 99 (Sen. Tester):
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate
that public servants should be commended for their dedication and continued
service to the United States during Public Service Recognition Week
.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 100 (Sen. McConnell):
A resolution commending and congratulating the
University of Louisville men's basketball team for winning its third
Division I National Collegiate Athletic Association championship, and the
University of Louisville women's basketball team for being runner up in the
2013 Women's Division I National Collegiate Athletic Association Basketball
Tournament.
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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. Schumer, at
2:06 a.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
9:30 a.m. tomorrow.
