The President pro tempore called the Senate to order at 12
noon, 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 Thursday, February 23, 2017, the
Journal of the proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.
Certain Procedures Dispensed With
Pursuant to the order of Thursday, February 23, 2017,
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, February 23, 2017,
the Senate proceeded to a period for the transaction of morning business.
Legislative Business (Monday, February 27)
S.Res. 69 (Sen. Booker):
A resolution celebrating Black History Month
.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Monday, February 27)
PN31:
Ryan Zinke, of Montana, to be Secretary of the
Interior
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 67 - 31. Record Vote Number:
74
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Considered by Senate.
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate 02/28/2017.
PN32:
Wilbur L. Ross, Jr., of Florida, to be Secretary of
Commerce
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 72 - 27. Record Vote Number:
73
Adjournment
Under the authority of the order of today, at 8:00 p.m,
the Presiding Officer (Mr. Young in the chair) declared the Senate
adjourned, under its order of today, until 10 a.m. tomorrow
.
