The President pro tempore called the Senate to order at 10 a.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and the President pro tempore 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
12)
S. 32 (Sen. Cruz):
A bill to clarify where court may be held for
certain district courts in Texas and California.
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Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
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Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Wednesday, February
12)
PN11-8:
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., of California, to be
Secretary of Health and Human Services
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By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum call required under Rule
XXII.
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 47. Record Vote Number:
51
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Considered by Senate.
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate 2/13/2025.
PN11-16:
Tulsi Gabbard, of Hawaii, to be Director of
National Intelligence
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 48. Record Vote Number:
50
Adjournment
Under the authority of the order of today, at 1:06 a.m,
the Presiding Officer (Mr. Budd in the chair) declared the Senate
adjourned, under its order of today, until 9:30 a.m. tomorrow.
