Monday, March 12, 2018
Mrs. Joni Ernst, from the State of Iowa, called the Senate to
order at 4 p.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and Mrs. Ernst 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 8, 2018, the Journal
of the proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.
Certain Procedures Dispensed With
Pursuant to the order of Thursday, March 8, 2018,
the morning hour being deemed expired, and the times for the recognition
of the two leaders being reserved.
Transaction of Morning Business
Pursuant to the order of Thursday, March 8, 2018,
the Senate proceeded to a period for the transaction of morning business.
Legislative Business (Monday, March 12)
H.R. 1207 (Rep. Cuellar):
To designate the facility of the United States
Postal Service located at 306 River Street in Tilden, Texas, as the "Tilden
Veterans Post Office".
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Senate requests return of papers with respect to H.R. 1207 by Unanimous
Consent.
S. 2155 (Sen. Crapo):
To promote economic growth, provide tailored
regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections, and for other purposes
.
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Considered by Senate.
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Amendment pending in Senate.
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Cloture on amendment SA 2151 as modified invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay
Vote. 66 - 30. Record Vote Number:
50
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Amendment pending in Senate.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. McConnell, at
6:49 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
10 a.m. tomorrow.
