The President pro tempore called the Senate to order at 2 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, February 4, 2016, the
Journal of the proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.
Certain Procedures Dispensed With
Pursuant to the order of Thursday, February 4, 2016,
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 Thursday, February 4, 2016,
the Senate proceeded to a period for the transaction of morning business.
Legislative Business (Monday, February 8)
S.Res. 366 (Sen. Coons):
A resolution recognizing the cultural and
historical significance of Lunar New Year.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Monday, February 8)
PN831:
Rebecca Goodgame Ebinger, of Iowa, to be United
States District Judge for the Southern District of Iowa
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 83 - 0. Record Vote Number:
18
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. McConnell, at
6:40 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
11 a.m. tomorrow.
