The President pro tempore called the Senate to order at 12
noon, 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 (Saturday, March 21)
H.R. 748 (Rep. Courtney):
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986
to repeal the excise tax on high cost employer-sponsored health coverage
.
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Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate.
Executive Business (Saturday, March 21)
PN1182:
Capt. Miriam L. Lafferty, in the Coast Guard, to
be Rear Admiral (Lower Half)
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
PN1248:
Sarah C. Arbes, of Virginia, to be an Assistant
Secretary of Health and Human Services
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
PN1350:
James M. Kelly, in the Coast Guard, to be rear
Admiral
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
PN1584:
Vice Adm. Scott A. Buschman, in the Coast Guard,
to be Vice Admiral
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
PN1585:
Rear Adm. Steven D. Poulin, in the Coast Guard, to
be Vice Admiral
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. McConnell, at
3:41 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
2 p.m. tomorrow.
