The President pro tempore called the Senate to order at 12
noon, 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 18)
S. 1383 (Sen. Scott, of FL):
A bill to establish the Veterans Advisory
Committee on Equal Access, and for other purposes.
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Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered).
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Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered).
S.Amdt. 4421 (Sen. Tuberville):
To protect women and girls in athletics.
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Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered).
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Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered).
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Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered).
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Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered).
S. 4138 (Sen. Wicker):
A bill to waive the 60-day notice requirement for
the posthumous honorary promotion of Captain Cody Khork, United States Army.
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Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and
passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 649 (Sen. Lankford):
A resolution commemorating the 250th anniversary
of the passage of the resolution of March 16, 1776, which declared May 17
as a day of humiliation, fasting, and prayer.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 650 (Sen. Murkowski):
A resolution recognizing the heritage, culture,
and contributions of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian
women in the United States.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Rounds, at
10:32 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
12 noon tomorrow.
