The President pro tempore called the Senate to order at 10 a
.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and Mr. Leahy 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, May 13)
H.R. 3474 (Rep. Davis):
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow
employers to exempt employees with health coverage under TRICARE or the
Veterans Administration from being taken into account for purposes of the
employer mandate under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
.
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Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.
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Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure invoked in Senate by
Yea-Nay Vote. 96 - 3. Record Vote Number:
143
S.Res. 441 (Sen. Klobuchar):
A resolution designating the week of May 1 through
May 7, 2014, as "National Physical Education and Sport Week"
.
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Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by
Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 443 (Sen. Begich):
A resolution recognizing the goals of National
Travel and Tourism Week and honoring the valuable contributions of travel
and tourism 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. 444 (Sen. Alexander):
A resolution relative to the death of Harlan
Mathews, former United States Senator for the State of Tennessee
.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Tuesday, May 13)
PN1188:
Gregg Jeffrey Costa, of Texas, to be United States
Circuit Judge for the Fifth Circuit
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Motion to proceed to executive session to consideration of nomination in
Senate by Voice Vote.
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Cloture motion presented in Senate.
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By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum under Rule XXII waived.
PN1189:
Rosemary Marquez, of Arizona, to be United States
District Judge for the District of Arizona
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Motion to proceed to executive session to consideration of nomination in
Senate by Voice Vote.
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Cloture motion presented in Senate.
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By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum under Rule XXII waived.
PN1216:
Douglas L. Rayes, of Arizona, to be United States
District Judge for the District of Arizona
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Motion to proceed to executive session to consideration of nomination in
Senate by Voice Vote.
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Cloture motion presented in Senate.
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By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum under Rule XXII waived.
PN1233:
James Alan Soto, of Arizona, to be United States
District Judge for the District of Arizona
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Motion to proceed to executive session to consideration of nomination in
Senate by Voice Vote.
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Cloture motion presented in Senate.
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By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum under Rule XXII waived.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Harry Reid,
at 6:41 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today,
until 9:30 a.m. tomorrow.