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 Friday, March 5, 2021, the Journal of
the proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.
Certain Procedures Dispensed With
Pursuant to the order of Friday, March 5, 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
.
Executive Business (Tuesday, March 9)
PN78-6:
Marcia Louise Fudge, of Ohio, to be Secretary of
Housing and Urban Development
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Considered by Senate.
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 69 - 30. Record Vote Number:
111
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote 3/10/2021.
PN78-7:
Merrick Brian Garland, of Maryland, to be Attorney
General
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 70 - 29. Record Vote Number:
112
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Considered by Senate.
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By unanimous consent agreement, vote 3/10/2021.
PN78-11:
Debra Anne Haaland, of New Mexico, to be Secretary
of the Interior
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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. Schumer, at
7:01 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
10 a.m. tomorrow.
