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.
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.
Executive Business (Tuesday, February 23)
PN849:
Robert McKinnon Califf, of South Carolina, to be
Commissioner of Food and Drugs, Department of Health and Human
Services
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Considered by Senate.
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote 02/24/2016.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Daines, at
6:14 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
9:30 a.m. tomorrow.
