The President pro tempore called the Senate to order at 9:30
a.m., the Reverend Sharad H. Creasman, Campus Minister at Brevard College
, in Brevard, North Carolina 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 2)
H.J.Res. 37 (Rep. Foxx):
A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted
by the Department of Defense, the General Services Administration, and the
National Aeronautics and Space Administration relating to the Federal
Acquisition Regulation.
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Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by
Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 46. Record Vote Number:
80
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Measure laid before Senate by motion.
S.Res. 79 (Sen. Collins):
A resolution designating March 2, 2017, as "Read
Across America Day".
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 80 (Sen. Coons):
A resolution designating March 3, 2017, 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.
Executive Business (Thursday, March 2)
PN34:
Benjamin S. Carson, Sr., of Florida, to be
Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 58 - 41. Record Vote Number:
77
PN36:
James Richard Perry, of Texas, to be Secretary of
Energy
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 62 - 37. Record Vote Number:
78
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 62 - 37. Record Vote Number:
79
Adjournment
Under the authority of the order of today, at 6:00 p.m,
the Presiding Officer (Mr. Young in the chair) declared the Senate
adjourned, under its order of today, until 2 p.m. on Monday,
March 6, 2017.
