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 10)
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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Passed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 94 - 1. Record Vote
Number:
34
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
S.J.Res. 31 (Sen. Paul):
A joint resolution relating to the disapproval of
the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Pakistan of F-16
Block 52 aircraft.
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Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations made.
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Motion to table the motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign
Relations agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 71 - 24. Record Vote Number:
35
Executive Business (Thursday, March 10)
PN918:
Francis S. Pelkowski, in the Coast Guard, to be
Rear Admiral
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
PN944:
Rear Adm. Fred M. Midgette, in the Coast Guard, to
be Vice Admiral
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Sasse, at
5:29 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
3 p.m. on Monday, March 14, 2016.
