The President pro tempore called the Senate to order at 3 p.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 (Monday, March 23)
S. 921 (Sen. Banks):
A bill to direct the Secretary of Health and Human
Services to issue guidance on whether hospital emergency departments should
implement fentanyl testing as a routine procedure for patients experiencing
an overdose, and for other purposes.
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Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
S. 4164 (Sen. Wicker):
A bill to make technical corrections to the
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026.
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Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and
passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 660 (Sen. Britt):
A resolution honoring the service and sacrifice of
Air Force Major John A. Klinner, Air Force Major Ariana G. Savino, Air
Force Technical Sergeant Ashley B. Pruitt, Air Force Captain Seth R. Koval,
Air Force Captain Curtis J. Angst, and Air Force Master Sergeant Tyler H.
Simmons.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Con.Res. 29 (Sen. Hirono):
A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of
Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event to celebrate
the birthday of King Kamehameha I.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by
Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Monday, March 23)
PN786-9:
Colin McDonald, of California, to be an Assistant
Attorney General
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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. 51 - 45. Record Vote Number:
64
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Considered by Senate.
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By unanimous consent agreement, vote 3/24/2026.
PN858:
Markwayne Mullin, of Oklahoma, to be Secretary of
Homeland Security
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 54 - 45. Record Vote Number:
63
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Lankford, at
9:21 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
12 noon tomorrow.
