The President pro tempore called the Senate to order at 10 a
.m., the Mr. Tim Scott 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 10)
S. 1822 (Sen. Wicker):
A bill to require the Federal Communications
Commission to issue rules relating to the collection of data with respect
to the availability of broadband services, and for other purposes
.
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Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
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Senate agreed to the House amendment to S.1822 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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Considered by Senate.
S.Amdt. 1407 (Sen. Murkowski):
In the nature of a substitute.
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Amendment pending in Senate.
S.Amdt. 1514 (Sen. Portman):
To establish greater energy efficiency and
cost-effectiveness in building codes.
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Amendment pending in Senate.
S.Amdt. 1525 (Sen. Shaheen):
To modify the authorization of appropriations for
cost-effective codes implementation for efficiency and resilience
.
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Amendment pending in Senate.
S.J.Res. 56 (Sen. Durbin):
A joint resolution providing for congressional
disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule
submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Borrower Defense
Institutional Accountability".
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Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by
petition pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No.
439.
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Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by
Yea-Nay Vote. 55 - 41. Record Vote Number:
69
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Measure laid before Senate by motion.
Executive Business (Tuesday, March 10)
PN1498:
James P. Danly, of Tennessee, to be a Member of
the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission for the remainder of the term
expiring June 30, 2023
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Motion to proceed to executive session to consideration of nomination
agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
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Cloture motion presented in Senate.
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By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII
waived.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Lankford, at
6:37 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
10 a.m. tomorrow.
