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 28, 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 28, 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 28, 2019,
the Senate proceeded to a period for the transaction of morning business.
Legislative Business (Monday, March 4)
S. 252 (Sen. Roberts):
A bill to authorize the honorary appointment of
Robert J. Dole to the grade of colonel in the regular Army
.
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Senate Committee on Armed Services discharged by Unanimous Consent.
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Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 92 (Sen. Tester):
A resolution designating the first week of April
2019 as "National Asbestos Awareness Week".
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Voice Vote.
Executive Business (Monday, March 4)
PN251:
Allison Jones Rushing, of North Carolina, to be
United States Circuit Judge for the Fourth Circuit
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Considered by Senate.
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 43. Record Vote Number:
34
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate 3/5/2019.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. McConnell, at
6:38 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
10:30 a.m. tomorrow.
