The President pro tempore called the Senate to order at 10 a.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.
Legislative Business (Wednesday, March 26)
H.J.Res. 25 (Rep. Carey):
A joint resolution providing for congressional
disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule
submitted by the Internal Revenue Service relating to "Gross Proceeds
Reporting by Brokers That Regularly Provide Services Effectuating Digital
Asset Sales".
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Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by
Yea-Nay Vote. 70 - 28. Record Vote Number:
150
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Measure laid before Senate by motion.
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Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 70 - 28. Record Vote
Number:
151
S.J.Res. 18 (Sen. Scott, of SC):
A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted
by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Overdraft
Lending: Very Large Financial Institutions".
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Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged, by
petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 34
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Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by
Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number:
152
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Measure laid before Senate by motion.
S.Res. 120 (Sen. Duckworth):
A resolution recognizing Girl Scouts of the United
States of America on its 113th birthday and celebrating its founder,
Juliette Gordon Low, and the legacy of providing girls with a secure and
inclusive space where they can explore their world, build meaningful
relationships, and have access to experiences that prepare them for a life
of leadership.
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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. 140 (Sen. Merkley):
A resolution designating the first week of April
2025 as "National Asbestos Awareness Week".
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 141 (Sen. Booker):
A resolution recognizing the 204th anniversary of
the independence of Greece and celebrating democracy in Greece and the
United States.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 142 (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.
Executive Business (Wednesday, March 26)
PN12-3:
James Bishop, of North Carolina, to be Deputy
Director of the Office of Management and Budget
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 45. Record Vote Number:
145
PN12-15:
Michael Faulkender, of Maryland, to be Deputy
Secretary of the Treasury
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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. 52 - 46. Record Vote Number:
148
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 43. Record Vote Number:
149
PN12-37:
Aaron Reitz, of Texas, to be an Assistant Attorney
General vice Hampton Y. Dellinger
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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. 53 - 45. Record Vote Number:
146
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 46. Record Vote Number:
147
