Mr. Christopher Murphy, from the State of Connecticut, called
the Senate to order at 10 a.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and Mr.
Murphy 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, January
30)
H.R. 2642 (Rep. Lucas):
To provide for the reform and continuation of
agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through
fiscal year 2018, and for other purposes.
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Conference papers: Senate report and manager's statement and message on
House action held at the desk in Senate.
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Conference report considered in Senate.
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Cloture motion on the conference report to accompany H.R. 2642 presented in
Senate.
S. 1926 (Sen. Menendez):
To delay the implementation of certain provisions
of the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012 and to reform the
National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers, and for other
purposes.
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Considered by Senate.
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Passed Senate with amendments by Yea-Nay. 67 - 32. Record Vote Number:
19
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
S.Amdt. 2697 (Sen. Coburn):
To allow States to opt-out of participation in the
National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers.
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Amendment pending in Senate.
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Amendment SA 2697 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 24 - 75.
Record Vote Number:
17
S.Amdt. 2700 (Sen. Heller):
To clarify that any private flood insurance policy
accepted by a State shall satisfy the mandatory purchase requirement under
the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973.
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Amendment pending in Senate.
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Amendment SA 2700 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 50.
Record Vote Number:
18
S.Amdt. 2707 (Sen. Toomey):
To adjust phase-ins of flood insurance rate
increases.
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Amendment pending in Senate.
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Amendment SA 2707 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 34 - 65.
Record Vote Number:
16
S.Amdt. 2709 (Sen. Merkley):
To establish limitations on force-placed insurance
.
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Amendment pending in Senate.
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Proposed amendment SA 2709 withdrawn in Senate.
S. 1950 (Sen. Sanders):
To improve the provision of medical services and
benefits to veterans, and for other purposes.
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Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.
S.Res. 342 (Sen. Murray):
A resolution designating February 3 through 7, 2014
, as "National School Counseling Week".
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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 5:57 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today,
until 2 p.m. on Monday, February 3, 2014.
