The President pro tempore called the Senate to order at 11 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 12)
H.R. 1968 (Rep. Cole):
A bill making further continuing appropriations
and other extensions for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for
other purposes.
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Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.
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Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate.
S.J.Res. 3 (Sen. Cruz):
A joint resolution providing for congressional
disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule
submitted by the Internal Revenue Service relating to "Gross Proceeds
Reporting by Brokers That Regularly Provide Services Effectuating Digital
Asset Sales".
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Message received in Senate: Returned to the Senate pursuant to the
provisions of H.Res. 212.
Executive Business (Wednesday, March 12)
PN12-16:
Stephen Feinberg, of New York, to be Deputy
Secretary of Defense
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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.
PN12-36:
John Phelan, of Florida, to be Secretary of the
Navy
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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.
PN12-42:
Keith Sonderling, of Florida, to be Deputy
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. 53 - 45. Record Vote Number:
118
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 46. Record Vote Number:
119
PN19:
Stephen Miran, of New York, to be Chairman of the
Council of Economic Advisers
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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. 52 - 45. Record Vote Number:
116
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 46. Record Vote Number:
117
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Thune, at
7:31 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
10 a.m. tomorrow.
