Mr. Raphael G. Warnock, from the State of Georgia, called the
Senate to order at 10:30 a.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and Mr.
Warnock 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.
Executive Business (Tuesday, March 2)
PN78-15:
Gina Marie Raimondo, of Rhode Island, to be
Secretary of Commerce
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 84 - 15. Record Vote Number:
70
PN78-17:
Cecilia Elena Rouse, of New Jersey, to be Chairman
of the Council of Economic Advisers
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 94 - 5. Record Vote Number:
71
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 95 - 4. Record Vote Number:
72
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Schumer, at
7:07 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
12 noon tomorrow.
