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 Thursday, February 21, 2019, the
Journal of the proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.
Certain Procedures Dispensed With
Pursuant to the order of Thursday, February 21, 2019,
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 Thursday, February 21, 2019,
the Senate proceeded to a period for the transaction of morning business.
Legislative Business (Monday, February 25)
S. 311 (Sen. Sasse):
A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to
prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper
degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted
abortion.
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Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate.
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Cloture on the motion to proceed not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53
- 44. Record Vote Number:
27
Executive Business (Monday, February 25)
PN239:
Eric D. Miller, of Washington, to be United States
Circuit Judge for the Ninth Circuit
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 46. Record Vote Number:
28
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Considered by Senate.
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate 2/26/2019.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Alexander, at
7:46 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
10 a.m. tomorrow.