The President pro tempore called the Senate to order at 3 p.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 Thursday, March 6, 2025, the Journal
of the proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.
Certain Procedures Dispensed With
Pursuant to the order of Thursday, March 6, 2025,
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 (Monday, March 10)
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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Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Voice
Vote.
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Measure laid before Senate by motion.
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Amendment SA 1237 proposed by Senator Thune for Senator Grassley.
Executive Business (Monday, March 10)
PN11-4:
Lori Chavez-DeRemer, of Oregon, to be Secretary of
Labor
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 67 - 32. Record Vote Number:
111
PN12-42:
Keith Sonderling, of Florida, to be Deputy
Secretary of Labor
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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.
PN19:
Stephen Miran, of New York, to be Chairman of the
Council of Economic Advisers
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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.
Recess
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Moreno, at
7:17 p.m., the Senate recessed, under its order of today, until 10
a.m. tomorrow.
