Mr. Ted Budd, from the State of North Carolina, called the
Senate to order at 3 p.m., the Lisa Wink Schultz, of the U.S. Senate
Chaplain Office, in Washington, D.C. offered a prayer, and Mr. Budd 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 12, 2026, the Journal
of the proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.
Certain Procedures Dispensed With
Pursuant to the order of Thursday, March 12, 2026,
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 (Monday, March 16)
S.Res. 629 (Sen. Durbin):
A resolution honoring the life and legacy of
Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr., and commending him for his significant
leadership during the Civil Rights Movement and his decades of advocacy in
pursuit of justice, equality, and human rights.
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Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by
Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 644 (Sen. Young):
A resolution honoring the life and legacy of Coach
Louis Leo "Lou" Holtz.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Voice Vote.
Executive Business (Monday, March 16)
PN787-4:
Anna St. John, of Louisiana, to be United States
District Judge for the Eastern District of Louisiana
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Considered by Senate.
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote 3/17/2026.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Barrasso, at
4:53 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
10 a.m. tomorrow.
