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
25)
S.Res. 602 (Sen. Klobuchar):
A resolution supporting the United States Olympic
and Paralympic Teams in the 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.
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Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by
Unanimous Consent.
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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by
Unanimous Consent.
S.Amdt. 4302 (Sen. Klobuchar):
To modify the number of medals won by Team USA.
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Amendment SA 4302 proposed by Senator Moreno for Senator Klobuchar.
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Amendment SA 4302 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 613 (Sen. Sheehy):
A resolution recognizing the Army-Navy football
game as America's Game.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 614 (Sen. Durbin):
A resolution designating February 2026 as
"American Heart Month".
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 615 (Sen. Booker):
A resolution celebrating Black History Month.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Wednesday, February
25)
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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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. 50 - 45. Record Vote Number:
40
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 45. Record Vote Number:
41
PN730-46:
Ryan McCormack, of Virginia, to be Under Secretary
of Transportation for Policy
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Motion to proceed to consideration of nomination agreed to in Senate by
Voice Vote.
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Considered by Senate.
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate 2/26/2026.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Moreno, at
6:06 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
10 a.m. tomorrow.
