Mr. Ben Sasse, from the State of Nebraska, called the Senate
to order at 10 a.m., the Chaplain 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, March 13)
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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Amendment pending in Senate.
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Amendment pending in Senate.
S. 2286 (Sen. Corker):
A bill to amend the Peace Corps Act to provide
greater protection and services for Peace Corps volunteers, and for other
purposes.
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Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
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Passed Senate with amendments by Voice Vote.
S.Amdt. 2209 (Sen. Corker):
To require the Director of the Peace Corps to
notify and consult with the Committees on Appropriations before opening,
closing, significantly reducing, or suspending a domestic or overseas
office or country program.
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Amendment SA 2209 proposed by Senator Rounds for Senator Corker.
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Amendment SA 2209 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Tuesday, March 13)
PN518:
Gilbert B. Kaplan, of the District of Columbia, to
be Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Rounds, at
8:00 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
9:30 a.m. tomorrow.
