Mr. Martin Heinrich, from the State of New Mexico, called the
Senate to order at 10 a.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and Mr.
Heinrich 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.
Legislative Business (Wednesday, February
16)
S. 3541 (Sen. Tester):
A bill to improve health care and services for
veterans exposed to toxic substances, and for other purposes.
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Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
Executive Business (Wednesday, February
16)
PN730:
Celeste Ann Wallander, of Maryland, to be an
Assistant Secretary of Defense
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Considered by Senate.
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 81 - 13. Record Vote Number:
56
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 83 - 13. Record Vote Number:
58
PN1001:
David A. Honey, of Virginia, to be Deputy Under
Secretary of Defense
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 93 - 3. Record Vote Number:
57
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 94 - 1. Record Vote Number:
59
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Schumer, at
6:20 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
10:30 a.m. tomorrow.
