Mr. William M. Cowan, from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts,
called the Senate to order at 10 a.m., the Rabbi Moshe Feller, Director
at Upper Midwest Merkos-Lubavitch House in St. Paul, Minnesota offered a
prayer, and Mr. Cowan 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, June 11)
S. 744 (Sen. Schumer):
To provide for comprehensive immigration reform and
for other purposes.
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Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate.
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Cloture on the motion to proceed to measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay
Vote. 82 - 15. Record Vote Number:
146
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Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by
Yea-Nay Vote. 84 - 15. Record Vote Number:
147
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Measure laid before Senate by motion.
S.Amdt. 1183 (Sen. Leahy):
To encourage and facilitate international
participation in the performing arts.
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Amendment SA 1183 proposed by Senator Leahy.
S.Amdt. 1195 (Sen. Grassley):
To prohibit the granting of registered provisional
immigrant status until the Secretary has maintained effective control of
the borders for 6 months.
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Amendment SA 1195 proposed by Senator Grassley.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Harry Reid,
at 6:39 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today,
until 9:30 a.m. tomorrow.
