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
19)
H.Con.Res. 11 (Rep. Stauber):
A concurrent resolution providing for a joint
session of Congress to receive a message from the President.
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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 53 (Sen. Young):
A resolution recognizing the 80th anniversary of
the amphibious landing on the Japanese island of Iwo Jima during World War
II and the raisings of the flag of the United States on Mount Suribachi.
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Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by
Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 84 (Sen. Fetterman):
A resolution congratulating the Philadelphia
Eagles on their victory in Super Bowl LIX in the successful 105th season of
the National Football League.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 85 (Sen. Wicker):
A resolution congratulating the Jackson State
University Tigers for winning the 2024 Celebration Bowl.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
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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Considered by Senate.
Executive Business (Wednesday, February
19)
PN11-18:
Kelly Loeffler, of Georgia, to be Administrator of
the Small Business Administration
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 46. Record Vote Number:
59
Adjournment
Under the authority of the order of today, at 7:49 p.m,
the Presiding Officer (Mr. Justice in the chair) declared the
Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until 10 a.m. tomorrow.
