Mr. Brian Schatz, from the State of Hawaii, called the Senate
to order at 9:30 a.m., the Rev. Kenneth Kolibas, Pastor of St. Joseph
Church in Raritan, New Jersey, offered a prayer, and Mr. Schatz 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 (Thursday, September
19)
H.R. 527 (Rep. Hastings):
To amend the Helium Act to complete the
privatization of the Federal helium reserve in a competitive market fashion
that ensures stability in the helium markets while protecting the interests
of American taxpayers, and for other purposes.
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Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous
Consent.
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Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
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Passed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 97 - 2. Record Vote
Number:
203
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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Amendment SA 1960 proposed by Senator Wyden.
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Amendment SA 1960 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
S. 1392 (Sen. Shaheen):
To promote energy savings in residential buildings
and industry, and for other purposes.
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Considered by Senate.
S.Amdt. 1858 (Sen. Merkley):
To provide for a study and report on standby usage
power standards implemented by States and other industrialized nations
.
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Amendment pending in Senate.
S.Res. 246 (Sen. Menendez):
A resolution recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month
and celebrating the heritage and culture of Latinos in the United States and
the immense contributions of Latinos 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. 247 (Sen. Stabenow):
A resolution designating the week of September 16
through September 20, 2013, as "National Health Information Technology Week"
to recognize the value of health information technology in transforming and
improving the healthcare system for all people in 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. 248 (Sen. Nelson):
A resolution designating September 22, 2013, as
"National Falls Prevention Awareness Day" to raise awareness and encourage
the prevention of falls among older adults.
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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. Harry Reid,
at 5:17 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today,
until 2 p.m. on Monday, September 23, 2013.
