Mr. Tom Cotton, from the State of Arkansas, called the Senate
to order at 10:30 a.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and Mr. Cotton 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 22)
H.J.Res. 83 (Rep. Byrne):
A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted
by the Department of Labor relating to "Clarification of Employer's
Continuing Obligation to Make and Maintain an Accurate Record of Each
Recordable Injury and Illness".
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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.
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Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 48. Record Vote
Number:
93
S.J.Res. 34 (Sen. Flake):
A joint resolution providing for congressional
disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule
submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Protecting
the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services"
.
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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.
Executive Business (Wednesday, March 22)
PN53:
David Friedman, of New York, to be Ambassador to
Israel
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Motion to proceed to executive session to consideration of nomination
agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
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Cloture motion presented in Senate.
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By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII
waived.
Adjournment
Under the authority of the order of today, at 7:07 p.m,
the Presiding Officer (Mr. Tillis in the chair) declared the
Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until 9:30 a.m.
tomorrow.
