The President pro tempore called the Senate to order at 9:30
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.
Legislative Business (Thursday, March 3)
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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Considered by Senate.
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Cloture motion on the measure presented in Senate.
S.Amdt. 3374 (Sen. Donnelly):
To provide follow-up services to individuals who
have received opioid overdose reversal drugs.
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Amendment pending in Senate.
S.Amdt. 3378 (Sen. Grassley):
In the nature of a substitute.
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Amendment pending in Senate.
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Cloture motion on amendment SA 3378 presented in Senate.
S.Amdt. 3420 (Sen. Manchin):
To strengthen consumer education about the risks
of opioid abuse and addiction.
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Amendment SA 3420 proposed by Senator Manchin to Amendment SA 3378.
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Amendment SA 3420 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 90 - 0. Record
Vote Number:
31
S. 2276 (Sen. Fischer):
To amend title 49, United States Code, to provide
enhanced safety in pipeline transportation, and for other purposes
.
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Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
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The committee substitute withdrawn by Unanimous Consent.
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Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
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Amendment SA 3427 proposed by Senator McConnell for Senator Fischer.
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Amendment SA 3427 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 389 (Sen. Schumer):
A resolution designating March 6, 2016, as the
first annual "World Lymphedema Day".
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Voice Vote.
S.Res. 390 (Sen. Coons):
A resolution designating March 3, 2016 as "World
Wildlife Day".
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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
6:13 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
3 p.m. on Monday, March 7, 2016.
