Mr. Tom Cotton, from the State of Arkansas, called the Senate
to order at 2 p.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and Mr. Cotton 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 Friday, March 6, 2015, the Journal of
the proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.
Certain Procedures Dispensed With
Pursuant to the order of Friday, March 6, 2015,
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 Friday, March 6, 2015,
the Senate proceeded to a period for the transaction of morning business.
Legislative Business (Monday, March 9)
H.R. 1213 (Rep. Miller):
To make administrative and technical corrections to
the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995.
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Received in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and
passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
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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Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure withdrawn by
unanimous consent in Senate.
Executive Business (Monday, March 9)
PN40:
Jeffery S. Hall, of Kentucky, to be a Member of the
Farm Credit Administration Board, Farm Credit Administration, for a term
expiring October 13, 2018
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
PN61:
Michelle K. Lee, of California, to be Under
Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the United
States Patent and Trademark Office
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
PN62:
Daniel Henry Marti, of Virginia, to be Intellectual
Property Enforcement Coordinator, Executive Office of the
President
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 92 - 0. Record Vote Number:
69
PN93:
Dallas P. Tonsager, of South Dakota, to be a Member
of the Farm Credit Administration Board, Farm Credit Administration, for a
term expiring May 21, 2020
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
Adjournment
Under the authority of the order of today, at 7:04 p.m,
the Presiding Officer (Mr. Lankford in the chair) declared the
Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until 10 a.m. tomorrow
.
