Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of H. Con. Res. 319, which was received from the House. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the concurrent resolution by title. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 319) recognizing the anniversary of the tragic shootings that occurred at Fort Hood, Texas, on November 5, 2009. There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the concurrent resolution.
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