Mr. John W. Hickenlooper, from the State of Colorado, called
the Senate to order at 12 noon, the Chaplain offered a prayer, and Mr.
Hickenlooper 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
The following transactions of morning business occurred on today
.
Legislative Business (Wednesday, September
13)
H.R. 4366 (Rep. Carter):
A bill making appropriations for military
construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for
the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes
.
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Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate.
S. 2795 (Sen. Tester):
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to
extend and modify certain authorities and requirements relating to the
Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
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Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and
passed without amendment by Voice Vote.
S.Res. 341 (Sen. Klobuchar):
A resolution recognizing September 19, 2023, as
"National Voter Registration Day".
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by
Unanimous Consent.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mrs. Murray, at
5:57 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
10 a.m. tomorrow.
