Mr. Dean Heller, from the State of Nevada, called the Senate
to order at 9:30 a.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and Mr. Heller 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 (Thursday, March 8)
H.R. 1177 (Rep. Poliquin):
A bill to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to
release on behalf of the United States the condition that certain lands
conveyed to the City of Old Town, Maine, be used for a municipal airport,
and for other purposes.
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Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry discharged by
Unanimous Consent.
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Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
S. 2155 (Sen. Crapo):
A bill to promote economic growth, provide
tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections, and for other
purposes.
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Considered by Senate.
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Cloture motion on the measure presented in Senate.
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Amendment pending in Senate.
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Cloture motion on amendment SA 2151 as modified presented in Senate.
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Amendment pending in Senate.
Executive Business (Thursday, March 8)
PN1373:
Kevin K. McAleenan, of Hawaii, to be Commissioner
of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland
Security
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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
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. McConnell, at
4:35 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
3 p.m. on Monday, March 12, 2018.
