The President pro tempore called the Senate to order at 2 p
.m., the Reverend Dr. Andrew Chaney, Senior Pastor at First and Calvary
Presbyterian Church, in Springfield, Missouri 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 (Tuesday, March 14)
H.J.Res. 42 (Rep. Brady):
A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted
by the Department of Labor relating to drug testing of unemployment
compensation applicants.
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Considered by Senate.
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Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 48. Record Vote
Number:
87
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Inhofe, at
7:10 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
9:30 a.m. tomorrow.
