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
The following transactions of morning business occurred on today.
Legislative Business (Friday, February 12)
S. 35 (Sen. Van Hollen):
A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to
Officer Eugene Goodman.
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Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged by
Unanimous Consent.
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Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
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Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
S.Amdt. 890 (Sen. Van Hollen):
In the nature of a substitute.
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Amendment SA 890 proposed by Senator Schumer for Senator Van Hollen.
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Amendment SA 890 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Schumer, at
6:29 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
10 a.m. tomorrow.
