Mr. John Kennedy, from the State of Louisiana, called the
Senate to order at 10 a.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and Mr.
Kennedy 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, February
13)
H.R. 2579 (Rep. Tiberi):
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986
to allow the premium tax credit with respect to unsubsidized COBRA
continuation coverage.
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Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate.
Executive Business (Tuesday, February 13)
PN403:
Adam J. Sullivan, of Iowa, to be an Assistant
Secretary of Transportation
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
PN737:
Ronald L. Batory, of New Jersey, to be
Administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
PN1034:
Raymond Martinez, of New Jersey, to be
Administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Administration
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
Adjournment
Under the authority of the order of today, at 6:36 p.m,
the Presiding Officer (Mr. Rubio in the chair) declared the Senate
adjourned, under its order of today, until 10 a.m. tomorrow
.
