Mr. Luther Strange, from the State of Alabama, called the
Senate to order at 10 a.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and Mr.
Strange 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 9)
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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Considered by Senate.
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Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 49. Record Vote
Number:
84
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
S.Res. 86 (Sen. Coons):
A resolution recognizing the contributions of
AmeriCorps members and alumni to the lives of the people of the United
States.
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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 9)
PN49:
Seema Verma, of Indiana, to be Administrator of the
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
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Considered by Senate.
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 54 - 44. Record Vote Number:
85
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote 03/13/2017.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Sullivan, at
5:46 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
2 p.m. on Monday, March 13, 2017.
