Mr. William M. Cowan, from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts,
called the Senate to order at 9:30 a.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer,
and Mr. Cowan 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.
Executive Business (Wednesday, March 6)
PN2:
Caitlin Joan Halligan, of New York, to be United
States Circuit Judge for the District of Columbia
Circuit
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Considered by Senate.
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Cloture not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 41. Record Vote Number:
30
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Motion by Senator Reid to reconsider the vote by which cloture was not
invoked (Roll Call No. 30) in Senate.
PN48:
John Owen Brennan, of Virginia, to be Director of
the Central Intelligence Agency
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Motion to proceed to executive session to consideration of nomination made
in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
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Cloture motion presented in Senate.
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Considered by Senate.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Durbin, at
12:41 a.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
10 a.m. tomorrow.
