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, February
7)
H.R. 815 (Rep. Rodgers):
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to
make certain improvements relating to the eligibility of veterans to
receive reimbursement for emergency treatment furnished through the
Veterans Community Care program, and for other purposes.
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Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate.
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Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by
Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 50. Record Vote Number:
39
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Motion by Senator Schumer to reconsider the vote by which cloture on the
motion to proceed to the measure was not invoked (Record Vote No. 39)
agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 58 - 41. Record Vote Number:
40
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Motion by Senator Schumer to reconsider the vote by which cloture on the
motion to proceed to H.R. 815 was not invoked (Record Vote No. 332)
rendered moot in Senate.
Recess
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Schumer, at
7:17 p.m., the Senate recessed, under its order of today, until 12
noon tomorrow.
