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 Thursday, March 20, 2025, the Journal
of the proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.
Certain Procedures Dispensed With
Pursuant to the order of Thursday, March 20, 2025,
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 24)
S.Res. 134 (Sen. Scott, of FL):
A resolution designating March 15, 2025, as
"National Osceola Turkey Day".
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Monday, March 24)
PN12-15:
Michael Faulkender, of Maryland, to be Deputy
Secretary of the Treasury
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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.
PN12-25:
Christopher Landau, of Maryland, to be Deputy
Secretary of State
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 60 - 31. Record Vote Number:
137
PN12-36:
John Phelan, of Florida, to be Secretary of the
Navy
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 62 - 30. Record Vote Number:
136
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Thune, at
7:14 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
10 a.m. tomorrow.
