The President pro tempore called the Senate to order at 10 a
.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and the President pro tempore 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 24)
H.R. 2576 (Rep. Shimkus):
To modernize the Toxic Substances Control Act, and
for other purposes.
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Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to
Senate amendment.
H.J.Res. 88 (Rep. Roe):
A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted
by the Department of Labor relating to the definition of the term
"Fiduciary".
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Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.
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Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Voice
Vote.
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Measure laid before Senate by motion.
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Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 56 - 41. Record Vote
Number:
84
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
S.J.Res. 28 (Sen. McCain):
A joint resolution providing for congressional
disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule
submitted by the Secretary of Agriculture relating to inspection of fish of
the order Siluriformes.
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Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.
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Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by
Yea-Nay Vote. 57 - 40. Record Vote Number:
85
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Measure laid before Senate by motion.
S.Res. 473 (Sen. Cardin):
A resolution expressing appreciation of the goals
of American Craft Beer Week and commending the small and independent craft
brewers of the United States.
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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. McConnell, at
6:43 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
10 a.m. tomorrow.
