1132Wednesday, March 12, 2014Mr. Edward J. Markey, from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, called the Senate to order at 9:30 a.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and Mr. Markey 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 (Wednesday, March 12) S. 611 Sen. Udall, of NM Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. S. 1086 Sen. Mikulski Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. S.Amdt. 2809 Sen. Boxer Amendment to S. 1086 Amendment SA 2809 proposed by Senator Harkin for Senator Boxer. Amendment SA 2809 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. S.Amdt. 2811 Sen. Harkin Amendment to S. 1086 Amendment SA 2811 proposed by Senator Harkin. S.Amdt. 2812 Sen. Enzi Amendment to S. 1086 Amendment SA 2812 proposed by Senator Enzi. Amendment SA 2812 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 98 - 0. Record Vote Number: 72 S.Amdt. 2813 Sen. Landrieu Amendment to S. 1086 Amendment SA 2813 proposed by Senator Mikulski for Senator Landrieu. Amendment SA 2813 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. S.Amdt. 2814 Sen. Landrieu Amendment to S. 1086 Amendment SA 2814 proposed by Senator Mikulski for Senator Landrieu. Amendment SA 2814 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. S.Amdt. 2818 Sen. Landrieu Amendment to S. 1086 Amendment SA 2818 proposed by Senator Harkin for Senator Landrieu. Amendment SA 2818 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 98 - 0. Record Vote Number: 74 S.Amdt. 2821 Sen. Lee Amendment to S. 1086 Amendment SA 2821 proposed by Senator Burr for Senator Lee. Amendment SA 2821 as modified agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. S.Amdt. 2822 Sen. Franken Amendment to S. 1086 Amendment SA 2822 proposed by Senator Harkin for Senator Franken. Amendment SA 2822 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 93 - 6. Record Vote Number: 73 S.Amdt. 2824 Sen. Bennet Amendment to S. 1086 Amendment SA 2824 proposed by Senator Harkin for Senator Bennet. Amendment SA 2824 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. S.Amdt. 2837 Sen. Scott Amendment to S. 1086 Amendment SA 2837 proposed by Senator Scott. Amendment SA 2837 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. S.Res. 365 Sen. Menendez Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

Executive Business (Wednesday, March 12) PN1091 Considered by Senate. Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote. PN1139 By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote on March 12, 2014. Considered by Senate. Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote. PN1157 By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote on March 12, 2014. Considered by Senate. Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote. PN1162 By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote on March 12, 2014. Considered by Senate. Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote. PN1163 By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote on March 12, 2014. Considered by Senate. Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote. PN1181 Considered by Senate. Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 98 - 0. Record Vote Number: 67 PN1200 Considered by Senate. Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 98 - 0. Record Vote Number: 68 PN1201 Considered by Senate. Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 97 - 0. Record Vote Number: 69 PN1202 Considered by Senate. Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 98 - 0. Record Vote Number: 70 PN1204 Considered by Senate. Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 60 - 37. Record Vote Number: 71

Adjournment By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Durbin, at 7:43 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until 9:30 a.m. tomorrow.

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