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 (Wednesday, March 8)
H.J.Res. 57 (Rep. Rokita):
A joint resolution providing for congressional
disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule
submitted by the Department of Education relating to accountability and
State plans under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965
.
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Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Voice
Vote.
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Measure laid before Senate by motion.
H.J.Res. 58 (Rep. Guthrie):
A joint resolution providing for congressional
disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule
submitted by the Department of Education relating to teacher preparation
issues.
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Considered by Senate.
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Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 59 - 40. Record Vote
Number:
83
S. 496 (Sen. Duckworth):
To repeal the rule issued by the Federal Highway
Administration and the Federal Transit Administration entitled "Metropolitan
Planning Organization Coordination and Planning Area Reform"
.
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Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged by
Unanimous Consent.
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Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
S.J.Res. 1 (Sen. Boozman):
A joint resolution approving the location of a
memorial to commemorate and honor the members of the Armed Forces who served
on active duty in support of Operation Desert Storm or Operation Desert
Shield.
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Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous
Consent.
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Passed Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 84 (Sen. Shaheen):
A resolution supporting the goals of International
Women's Day.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Adjournment
Under the authority of the order of today, at 8:34 p.m,
the Presiding Officer (Mr. Gardner in the chair) declared the
Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until 10 a.m. tomorrow
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