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 20, 2020, the
Journal of the proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.
Certain Procedures Dispensed With
Pursuant to the order of Thursday, February 20, 2020,
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 20, 2020,
the Senate proceeded to a period for the transaction of morning business.
Legislative Business (Monday, February 24)
S. 995 (Sen. Collins):
A bill to amend title XXIX of the Public Health
Service Act to reauthorize the program under such title relating to
lifespan respite care.
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Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
S.Res. 481 (Sen. Rosen):
A resolution commemorating the 75th anniversary of
the liberation of the Auschwitz extermination camp in Nazi-occupied Poland
.
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Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by
Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Monday, February 24)
PN854:
Robert Anthony Molloy, of the Virgin Islands, to
be Judge for the District Court of the Virgin Islands for a term of ten
years
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Considered by Senate.
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 88 - 1. Record Vote Number:
53
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote 2/25/2020.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Ms. Ernst, at
7:52 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
10 a.m. tomorrow.
