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 10, 2022, the
Journal of the proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.
Certain Procedures Dispensed With
Pursuant to the order of Thursday, February 10, 2022,
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, February 14)
H.R. 2497 (Rep. Neguse):
To establish the Amache National Historic Site in
the State of Colorado as a Unit of the National Park System, and for other
purposes.
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Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
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The committee amendments agreed to by Unanimous Consent.
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Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent.
S.Amdt. 4926 (Sen. Bennet):
To provide that land may be acquired for inclusion
in the Camp Amache National Historic Site only by exchange.
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Amendment SA 4926 proposed by Senator Schumer for Senator Bennet.
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Amendment SA 4926 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
H.R. 3076 (Rep. Maloney):
A bill to provide stability to and enhance the
services of the United States Postal Service, and for other purposes.
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Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate.
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Senate vitiated previous actions by Unanimous Consent.
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Senate returned papers to the House by Voice Vote.
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative
Calendar under Read the First Time.
Executive Business (Monday, February 14)
PN730:
Celeste Ann Wallander, of Maryland, to be an
Assistant Secretary of Defense
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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.
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate 2/15/2022.
PN1001:
David A. Honey, of Virginia, to be Deputy Under
Secretary of Defense
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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.
PN1593:
Robert McKinnon Califf, of North Carolina, to be
Commissioner of Food and Drugs, Department of Health and Human
Services
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 45. Record Vote Number:
54
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Considered by Senate.
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By unanimous consent agreement, vote 2/15/2022.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Schumer, at
7:53 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
10 a.m. tomorrow.
