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 (Thursday, March 6)
S. 331 (Sen. Cassidy):
A bill to amend the Controlled Substances Act with
respect to the scheduling of fentanyl-related substances, and for other
purposes.
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Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate.
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Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure invoked in Senate by
Yea-Nay Vote. 82 - 12. Record Vote Number:
110
S.Res. 117 (Sen. McConnell):
A resolution providing for members on the part of
the Senate of the Joint Committee on Printing and the Joint Committee of
Congress on the Library.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by
Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 118 (Sen. Scott, of FL):
A resolution designating March 6, 2025, as
"National Slam the Scam Day" to raise awareness about pervasive scams and
to promote education to prevent government imposter scams and other types
of scams.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Thursday, March 6)
PN10:
Samuel B. Hafensteiner, in the Coast Guard, to be
Lieutenant Commander
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
PN11-4:
Lori Chavez-DeRemer, of Oregon, to be Secretary of
Labor
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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. 66 - 30. Record Vote Number:
109
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Considered by Senate.
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote 3/10/2025.
PN12-14:
Troy Edgar, of California, to be Deputy Secretary
of Homeland Security
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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. 53 - 43. Record Vote Number:
107
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 43. Record Vote Number:
108
PN12-41:
Abigail Slater, of the District of Columbia, to be
an Assistant Attorney General
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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.
PN13-2:
Steven Bradbury, of Virginia, to be Deputy
Secretary of Transportation
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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. Thune, at
4:31 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
3 p.m. on Monday, March 10, 2025.
