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 27, 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 27, 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 27, 2020,
the Senate proceeded to a period for the transaction of morning business.
Legislative Business (Monday, March 2)
H.R. 5671 (Rep. Garamendi):
A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal,
collectively, to the United States Merchant Mariners of World War II, in
recognition of their dedicated and vital service during World War II
.
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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. 2657 (Sen. Murkowski):
A bill to support innovation in advanced
geothermal research and development, and for other purposes
.
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Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate.
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Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure invoked in Senate by
Yea-Nay Vote. 84 - 3. Record Vote Number:
63
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. McConnell, at
6:56 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
10 a.m. tomorrow.
