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, March 12)
S.Res. 91 (Sen. Coons):
A resolution designating March 3, 2019, as "World
Wildlife Day".
--
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
--
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
--
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by
Voice Vote.
--
Amendment SA 192 proposed by Senator McConnell for Senator Coons.
--
Amendment SA 192 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 105 (Sen. Enzi):
A resolution supporting the designation of March
2019 as "National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month".
--
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 106 (Sen. Scott, of SC):
A resolution commemorating the 75th anniversary of
the United Negro College Fund.
--
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 107 (Sen. McConnell):
A resolution to authorize testimony and
representation in United States v. Taubert.
--
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Tuesday, March 12)
PN236:
Paul B. Matey, of New Jersey, to be United States
Circuit Judge for the Third Circuit
--
Considered by Senate.
--
Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 54 - 45. Record Vote Number:
42
PN247:
Neomi J. Rao, of the District of Columbia, to be
United States Circuit Judge for the District of Columbia
Circuit
--
Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 46. Record Vote Number:
43
--
Considered by Senate.
Adjournment
Under the authority of the order of today, at 7:07 p.m,
the Presiding Officer (Ms. McSally in the chair) declared the
Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until 9:30 a.m.
tomorrow.
