Mr. Tom Cotton, from the State of Arkansas, called the Senate
to order at 10:30 a.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 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 (Tuesday, March 1)
S. 524 (Sen. Whitehouse):
To authorize the Attorney General to award grants
to address the national epidemics of prescription opioid abuse and heroin
use.
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Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate.
S. 1172 (Sen. Carper):
To improve the process of presidential transition
.
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Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to
Senate bill.
S. 1580 (Sen. Tester):
To allow additional appointing authorities to
select individuals from competitive service certificates
.
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Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to
Senate bill.
S.Res. 380 (Sen. Brown):
A resolution designating February 29, 2016 as "Rare
Disease Day".
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Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by
Voice Vote.
S.Res. 382 (Sen. Grassley):
A resolution congratulating the community colleges
of Iowa for 50 years of outstanding service to the State of Iowa, the United
States, and the world.
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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
6:28 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
9:30 a.m. tomorrow.
