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, April 8, 2021, the Journal
of the proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.
Certain Procedures Dispensed With
Pursuant to the order of Thursday, April 8, 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, April 12)
H.Con.Res. 27 (Rep. Evans):
A concurrent resolution permitting the remains of
the late United States Capitol Police Officer William F. Evans to lie in
honor in the rotunda of the Capitol.
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Received in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by
Unanimous Consent.
H.Con.Res. 28 (Rep. Evans):
A concurrent resolution directing the Architect of
the Capitol to transfer the catafalque situated in the Capitol Visitor
Center to the rotunda of the Capitol for use in connection with services
conducted for United States Capitol Police Officer William F. Evans.
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Received in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by
Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Monday, April 12)
PN117:
Polly Ellen Trottenberg, of New York, to be Deputy
Secretary of Transportation
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Considered by Senate.
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 81 - 14. Record Vote Number:
143
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Brown, at
6:26 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
12 noon tomorrow.
