Mr. Ted Budd, from the State of North Carolina, called the
Senate to order at 3 p.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and Mr. Budd
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 Thursday, February 19, 2026, the
Journal of the proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.
Certain Procedures Dispensed With
Pursuant to the order of Thursday, February 19, 2026,
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.
Executive Business (Monday, February 23)
PN730-19:
John DeLeeuw, of Texas, to be a Member of the
National Transportation Safety Board for the remainder of the term expiring
December 31, 2026
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Motion to proceed to executive session to consideration of nomination
agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
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Cloture motion presented in Senate.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Barrasso, at
3:39 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
2 p.m. tomorrow.
