Mr. Christopher Murphy, from the State of Connecticut, called
the Senate to order at  2 p.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 Thursday, July 10, 2014,  the Journal 
of the proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date. 
Certain Procedures Dispensed With
Pursuant to the order of Thursday, July 10, 2014, 
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 Thursday, July 10, 2014, 
the Senate proceeded to a period for the transaction of morning business.
Legislative Business (Monday, July 14)
S. 2578 (Sen. Murray):
        To ensure that employers cannot interfere in their 
employees' birth control and other health care decisions
.
 
        -- 
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.
        -- 
Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate.
 
Executive Business (Monday, July 14)
PN1225:
        Ronnie L. White, of Missouri, to be United States 
District Judge for the Eastern District of Missouri
 
        -- 
Motion to proceed to executive session to consideration of nomination in 
Senate by Voice Vote.
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Cloture motion presented in Senate.
        -- 
By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum under Rule XXII waived.
 
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Ms. Hirono, at  
5:45 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until 
10 a.m. tomorrow.