Mrs. Kirsten E. Gillibrand, from the State of New York,
called the Senate to order at 10 a.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and
Mrs. Gillibrand 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 (Wednesday, March 28)
S. 2230 (Sen. Whitehouse):
To reduce the deficit by imposing a minimum
effective tax rate for high-income taxpayers.
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Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate.
S.Res. 408 (Sen. Burr):
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of
Take Our Daughters and Sons To Work Day.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 409 (Sen. Akaka):
A resolution designating April 2012 as "Financial
Literacy Month".
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Wednesday, March 28)
PN633:
Susie Morgan, of Louisiana, to be United States
District Judge for the Eastern District of Louisiana
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 96 - 1. Record Vote Number:
62
PN865:
Miranda Du, of Nevada, to be United States District
Judge for the District of Nevada
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 59 - 39. Record Vote Number:
61
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Whitehouse,
at 7:07 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today,
until 9:30 a.m. tomorrow.
