The President pro tempore called the Senate to order at 10 a
.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 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
26)
S. 483 (Sen. Roberts):
A bill to enact into law a bill by reference
.
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Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to
Senate bill.
S.Res. 79 (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.
Executive Business (Tuesday, February 26)
PN89:
Michael J. Desmond, of California, to be Chief
Counsel for the Internal Revenue Service and an Assistant General Counsel
in the Department of the Treasury
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 84 - 15. Record Vote Number:
30
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Considered by Senate.
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote 2/27/2019.
PN239:
Eric D. Miller, of Washington, to be United States
Circuit Judge for the Ninth Circuit
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 46. Record Vote Number:
29
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Ms. Murkowski, at
7:07 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
10 a.m. tomorrow.
