The President pro tempore called the Senate to order at 3 p.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 Friday, February 14, 2025, the Journal
of the proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.
Certain Procedures Dispensed With
Pursuant to the order of Friday, February 14, 2025,
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 (Tuesday, February
18)
S.Con.Res. 7 (Sen. Graham):
An original concurrent resolution setting forth
the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year
2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years
2026 through 2034.
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Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by
Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 47. Record Vote Number:
58
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Measure laid before Senate by motion.
Executive Business (Tuesday, February 18)
PN11-9:
Howard Lutnick, of New York, to be Secretary of
Commerce
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 45. Record Vote Number:
57
PN12-35:
Kashyap Patel, of Nevada, to be Director of the
Federal Bureau of Investigation for a term of ten years
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Motion to proceed to executive session to consideration of nomination
agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 - 45. Record Vote Number:
56
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Cloture motion presented in Senate.
Adjournment
Under the authority of the order of today, at 8:26 p.m,
the Presiding Officer (Mr. Curtis in the chair) declared the
Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until 10 a.m. tomorrow.
