The President pro tempore called the Senate to order at 3 p
.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 Friday, February 23, 2018, the Journal
of the proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.
Certain Procedures Dispensed With
Pursuant to the order of Friday, February 23, 2018,
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 Friday, February 23, 2018,
the Senate proceeded to a period for the transaction of morning business.
Legislative Business (Monday, February 26)
H.Con.Res. 103 (Rep. Ros-Lehtinen):
A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of
Emancipation Hall for a ceremony as part of the commemoration of the days
of remembrance of victims of the Holocaust.
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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
H.Con.Res. 107 (Rep. McHenry):
A concurrent resolution authorizing Reverend Billy
Graham to lie in honor in the rotunda of the Capitol.
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Received in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by
Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Monday, February 26)
PN1404:
Elizabeth L. Branch, of Georgia, to be United
States Circuit Judge for the Eleventh Circuit
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Considered by Senate.
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 72 - 22. Record Vote Number:
37
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate 2/27/2018.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Boozman, at
6:41 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
10 a.m. tomorrow.
