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 12)
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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Passed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 89 - 10. Record Vote
Number:
53
H.R. 7147 (Rep. Cole):
A bill making further consolidated appropriations
for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.
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Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate.
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Third cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate
by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 46. Record Vote Number:
54
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Motion by Senator Thune to reconsider the vote by which the third cloture
on the motion to proceed to the measure was not invoked (Record Vote No.
54) entered in Senate.
S.Res. 642 (Sen. Durbin):
A resolution celebrating the 175th anniversary of
the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA).
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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 12)
PN787-4:
Anna St. John, of Louisiana, to be United States
District Judge for the Eastern District of Louisiana
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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.
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate 3/16/2026.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Sullivan, at
4:24 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
3 p.m. on Monday, March 16, 2026.
