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 20)
H.R. 1865 (Rep. Wagner):
A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to
clarify that section 230 of such Act does not prohibit the enforcement
against providers and users of interactive computer services of Federal and
State criminal and civil law relating to sexual exploitation of children or
sex trafficking, and for other purposes.
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Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate.
S. 899 (Sen. Hirono):
An Act to amend title 5, United States Code, to
ensure that the requirements that new Federal employees who are veterans
with service-connected disabilities are provided leave for purposes of
undergoing medical treatment for such disabilities apply to certain
employees of the Veterans Health Administration.
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Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
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Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
S.J.Res. 54 (Sen. Sanders):
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United
States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Republic of Yemen that have not
been authorized by Congress.
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Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations made.
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Motion to table the motion to discharge Committee on Foreign Relations
agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 55 - 44. Record Vote Number:
58
S.Res. 434 (Sen. Coons):
A resolution recognizing the contributions of
AmeriCorps members and alumni to the lives of the people of the United
States.
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Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by
Unanimous Consent.
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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by
Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Tuesday, March 20)
PN1092:
Johnny Lee Kuhlman, of Oklahoma, to be United
States Marshal for the Western District of Oklahoma for the term of four
years
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
PN1307:
Matthew D. Harris, of Utah, to be United States
Marshal for the District of Utah for the term of four
years
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
PN1310:
Joseph D. McClain, of Indiana, to be United States
Marshal for the Southern District of Indiana for the term of four
years
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
PN1312:
David A. Weaver, of Colorado, to be United States
Marshal for the District of Colorado for the term of four
years
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
PN1339:
William M. McSwain, of Pennsylvania, to be United
States Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania for the term of
four years
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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. McConnell, at
6:26 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
11 a.m. tomorrow.
