Mr. Roger Marshall, from the State of Kansas, called the
Senate to order at 9:30 a.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and Mr.
Marshall 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 (Thursday, February
13)
S. 146 (Sen. Cruz):
A bill to require covered platforms to remove
nonconsensual intimate visual depictions, and for other purposes.
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Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by
Unanimous Consent.
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Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
S.Res. 79 (Sen. Scott, of FL):
A resolution honoring the memories of the victims
of the senseless attack at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on February
14, 2018.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 80 (Sen. Rounds):
A resolution expressing gratitude to the Joint
Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies, the Architect of the
Capitol, the Sergeant at Arms, the Secretary of the Senate, law enforcement
officers, emergency personnel, and volunteers for their support in making
the Presidential Inauguration a success.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Thursday, February 13)
PN11-8:
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., of California, to be
Secretary of Health and Human Services
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 48. Record Vote Number:
52
PN11-9:
Howard Lutnick, of New York, to be Secretary of
Commerce
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Considered by Senate.
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By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII
waived.
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 45. Record Vote Number:
54
PN11-12:
Brooke Rollins, of Texas, to be Secretary of
Agriculture
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Cloture motion withdrawn by unanimous consent in Senate.
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 72 - 28. Record Vote Number:
53
PN11-18:
Kelly Loeffler, of Georgia, to be Administrator of
the Small Business Administration
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By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII
waived.
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 43. Record Vote Number:
55
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Considered by Senate.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Ms. Murkowski, at
3:41 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
9 a.m. tomorrow.
