Mr. Rand Paul, from the Commonwealth of Kentucky, called the
Senate to order at 9:30 a.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and Mr.
Paul 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
Pursuant to the order of yesterday,
the Senate proceeded to a period for the transaction of morning business.
Legislative Business (Wednesday, March 4)
S. 1 (Sen. Hoeven):
To approve the Keystone XL Pipeline
.
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Veto Message considered in Senate.
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Cloture motion on veto message withdrawn by unanimous consent in Senate.
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Failed of passage in Senate over veto by Yea-Nay Vote. 62 - 37. Record Vote
Number:
68
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
S. 625 (Sen. McConnell):
To provide for congressional review and oversight
of agreements relating to Iran's nuclear program, and for other purposes
.
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Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General
Orders. Calendar No. 27.
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Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.
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Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate.
S.J.Res. 8 (Sen. Alexander):
A joint resolution providing for congressional
disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule
submitted by the National Labor Relations Board relating to representation
case procedures.
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Considered by Senate.
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Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 46. Record Vote
Number:
67
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
S.Res. 98 (Sen. Casey):
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of
Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week.
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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. McConnell, at
6:02 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
9:30 a.m. on Friday, March 6, 2015.
