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, March 11)
H.R. 6644 (Rep. Hill):
A bill a bill to increase the supply of housing in
America, and for other purposes.
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Considered by Senate.
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 82 - 11. Record Vote Number:
52
S.Amdt. 4307 (Sen. Scott, of SC):
To require the Comptroller General of the United
States to submit to Congress studies on workforce housing, housing for
persons who are elderly or disabled, proximity of housing to Superfund
sites, and residential heirs property.
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Considered by Senate.
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Amendment SA 4307 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
S.Amdt. 4308 (Sen. Scott, of SC):
In the nature of a substitute.
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Considered by Senate.
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Amendment SA 4308, as amended, agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 84 -
10. Record Vote Number:
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Considered by Senate.
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Motion to table amendment SA 4310 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
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Considered by Senate.
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Motion to table amendment SA 4311 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
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Considered by Senate.
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SA 4312 fell when SA 4311 tabled.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Cassidy, at
7:12 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
10 a.m. tomorrow.
