The President pro tempore called the Senate to order at 9:30
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 (Wednesday, March 27)
H.R. 268 (Rep. Lowey):
A bill making supplemental appropriations for the
fiscal year ending September 30, 2019, and for other purposes
.
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Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate.
S. 590 (Sen. Coons):
A bill to award Congressional Gold Medals to
Katherine Johnson and Dr. Christine Darden, to posthumously award
Congressional Gold Medals to Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson, and to award
a Congressional Gold Medal to honor all of the women who contributed to the
success of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration during the
Space Race.
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Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged by
Unanimous Consent.
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Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 125 (Sen. Feinstein):
A resolution designating March 2019 as "National
Women's History Month".
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 126 (Sen. Collins):
A resolution expressing support for the
designation of the week of March 25 through March 29, 2019, as "Public
Schools Week".
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 127 (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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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. McConnell, at
6:33 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
10 a.m. tomorrow.
