Mr. Markwayne Mullin, from the State of Oklahoma, called the
Senate to order at 10 a.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and Mr. Mullin
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 13)
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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Cloture on the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 84 - 15. Record
Vote Number:
124
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Considered by Senate.
S.Res. 72 (Sen. Graham):
A resolution affirming that Hamas cannot retain
any political or military control in the Gaza Strip.
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Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by
Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Thursday, March 13)
PN12-25:
Christopher Landau, of Maryland, to be Deputy
Secretary of State
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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.
PN13-12:
William Pulte, of Florida, to be Director of the
Federal Housing Finance Agency for a term of five years
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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. 57 - 41. Record Vote Number:
120
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 56 - 43. Record Vote Number:
121
PN22-12:
Jeffrey Kessler, of Virginia, to be Under
Secretary of Commerce for Industry and Security
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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. 54 - 45. Record Vote Number:
122
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 54 - 45. Record Vote Number:
123
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Thune, at
8:13 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
10 a.m. tomorrow.
