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 25, 2021, the
Journal of the proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.
Certain Procedures Dispensed With
Pursuant to the order of Thursday, February 25, 2021,
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 (Monday, March 1)
S.Res. 78 (Sen. Schumer):
A resolution notifying the President of the United
States of the election of the Secretary of the Senate.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by
Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 79 (Sen. Schumer):
A resolution notifying the House of
Representatives of the election of the Secretary of the Senate
.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by
Unanimous Consent.
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
S.Res. 82 (Sen. Ossoff):
A resolution honoring the life and legacy of John
Robert Lewis and commending John Robert Lewis for his towering achievements
in the nonviolent struggle for civil rights.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 83 (Sen. Young):
A resolution expressing support for the
designation of February 20 through February 27, 2021, as "National FFA
Week", recognizing the important role of the National FFA Organization in
developing the next generation of leaders who will change the world, and
celebrating 50 years of National FFA Organization Alumni and Supporters
.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Monday, March 1)
PN78-5:
Miguel A. Cardona, of Connecticut, to be Secretary
of Education
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 64 - 33. Record Vote Number:
68
PN78-15:
Gina Marie Raimondo, of Rhode Island, to be
Secretary of Commerce
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 84 - 15. Record Vote Number:
69
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Considered by Senate.
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote 3/2/2021.
Recess
By unanimous consent, on the request of Ms. Smith, at
6:51 p.m., the Senate recessed, under its order of today, until
10:30 a.m. tomorrow.
