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
26)
S.J.Res. 10 (Sen. Kaine):
A joint resolution terminating the national
emergency declared with respect to energy.
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Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous
Consent pursuant to the order of 02/18/2025.
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Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 52. Record Vote Number:
95
S.J.Res. 12 (Sen. Hoeven):
A joint resolution providing for congressional
disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule
submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Waste
Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems: Procedures for
Facilitating Compliance, Including Netting and Exemptions".
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Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by
Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number:
96
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Measure laid before Senate by motion.
S.Res. 99 (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
26)
PN11-17:
Jamieson Greer, of Maryland, to be United States
Trade Representative, with the rank of Ambassador
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 56 - 43. Record Vote Number:
94
Adjournment
Under the authority of the order of today, at 8:56 p.m,
the Presiding Officer (Mr. Husted in the chair) declared the
Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until 10 a.m. tomorrow.
