Mrs. Katie Boyd Britt, from the State of Alabama, called the
Senate to order at 10 a.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and Mrs. Britt
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 (Friday, April 17)
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Received in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and
passed without amendment by Voice Vote.
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Thune, at
10:58 a.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
3 p.m. on Monday, April 20, 2026.