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The Senate will convene at 9:30amET and will resume consideration of S.3217, Wall Street Reform.

There will be no roll call votes during Friday’s session of the Senate.

Unanimous Consent:
The Senate adopted the following resolutions by unanimous consent:

– Cal. #261, S.Res.297, (Webb-Warner) Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve
– Cal. #262, S.Res.275, (Kerry-Kirk-Brown) Minute Man National Historic Park

The Senate passed the following bills by unanimous consent:

– Cal. #261, S. Res.297 (Webb-Warner) Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve
– Cal. #262, S. Res.275 (Kerry-Kirk-Brown) Minute Man National Historic Park
– Cal. #287, S.1053 (Murkowski) National Law Enforcement Museum
– Cal. #291, S.1405 (Kennedy-Kerry-Kirk-Brown) Longfellow National Historic Site
– Cal. #295, H.R.689 – Administrative Jurisdiction of certain lands (Feinstein-Boxer)
– Cal. #297, H.R.1121 – Blue Ridge Parkway (Burr-Hagan)
– Cal. #300, H.R.1442 – Mount Olivet Cemetery (Bennett-Hatch)
– Cal. #305, H.R, 2802 – John Adams Memorial (Kerry-Brown)

The committee amendments, where applicable, were agreed to, and the bills were passed as amended, if amended.

Passed Calendar #195, H.R.3619: Coast Guard Authorization w/ substitute amendment

Adopted S.Res.480: Burma w. Gregg amendment

Adopted H.Con.Res.247: Use of Capitol Grounds—Soap Box Derby (June 19, 2010)

Adopted H.Con.Res.263: Use of Capitol Ground—D.C. Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run

Adopted S.Res.503: Discharge Judiciary, Endangered Species

Adopted S.Res.515: Physical Education and Sports Day

Adopted S.Res.516: Americorps

Adopted S.Res.517: Train Day

Adopted S.Res.518: Nursing Home Week

Passed S.3333: Satellite Television Extension and Localism Act

The Senate confirmed the following nominations:

– Calendar numbers 849 to and including 879 (all militar promotions), and all nominations on the Secretary’s Desk in the Air Force, Army, Marine Corps and Navy.

CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF MAY 7, 2010
111TH CONGRESS – SECOND SESSION

10:01 A.M. –

The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. on May 11, 2010. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.

Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Clete Kiley, Faith and Politics Institute, Washington, DC

10:00 A.M. –