Mrs. Joni Ernst, from the State of Iowa, called the Senate to
order at 3 p.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and Mrs. Ernst 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, March 3, 2016, the Journal
of the proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.
Certain Procedures Dispensed With
Pursuant to the order of Thursday, March 3, 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, March 3, 2016,
the Senate proceeded to a period for the transaction of morning business.
Legislative Business (Monday, March 7)
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.
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 on amendment SA 3378 invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 86 - 3.
Record Vote Number:
32
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. McConnell, at
6:38 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
10 a.m. tomorrow.
