Mr. Ben Sasse, from the State of Nebraska, called the Senate
to order at 10 a.m., the Rabbi Seth H. Frisch, Senior Rabbi of Historic
Congregation Kesher Israel, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, offered a prayer,
and Mr. Sasse 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
27)
S. 772 (Sen. McCain):
A bill to amend the PROTECT Act to make Indian
tribes eligible for AMBER Alert grants.
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Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to
Senate bill.
S.Res. 415 (Sen. Grassley):
A resolution designating March 2, 2018, as
"National Speech and Debate Education Day".
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 416 (Sen. Kaine):
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of
Career and Technical Education Month.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Con.Res. 35 (Sen. Warner):
A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of
Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to present
the Congressional Gold Medal collectively to the members of the Office of
Strategic Services.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by
Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Tuesday, February 27)
PN367:
Russell Vought, of Virginia, to be Deputy Director
of the Office of Management and Budget
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 48. Record Vote Number:
39
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Considered by Senate.
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote 2/28/2018.
PN888:
William Northey, of Iowa, to be Under Secretary of
Agriculture for Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
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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By unanimous consent agreement, vote 2/27/2018.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 73 - 23. Record Vote Number:
38
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. McConnell, at
6:26 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
12:45 p.m. tomorrow.
