The President pro tempore called the Senate to order at 10 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 (Wednesday, March 1)
S.Res. 74 (Sen. Fischer):
A resolution congratulating the State of Nebraska
on the 150th anniversary of the admission of that State into the United
States.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 77 (Sen. Casey):
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of
Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Wednesday, March 1)
PN31:
Ryan Zinke, of Montana, to be Secretary of the
Interior
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 68 - 31. Record Vote Number:
75
PN34:
Benjamin S. Carson, Sr., of Florida, to be
Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 62 - 37. Record Vote Number:
76
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote 03/02/2017.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. McConnell, at
4:34 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
9:30 a.m. tomorrow.
