Mr. Peter Welch, from the State of Vermont, called the Senate
to order at 10 a.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and Mr. Welch 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, March 8)
H.J.Res. 26 (Rep. Clyde):
A joint resolution disapproving the action of the
District of Columbia Council in approving the Revised Criminal Code Act of
2022.
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Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged
by Voice Vote.
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Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Voice
Vote.
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Measure laid before Senate by motion.
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Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 81 - 14. Record Vote
Number:
49
S. 724 (Sen. Grassley):
A bill to protect children against sexual abuse
and exploitation, and for other purposes.
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Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and
passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 100 (Sen. Budd):
A resolution to honor the life and death of James
Thomas Broyhill, former Senator for the State of North Carolina.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Wednesday, March 8)
PN27:
Daniel I. Werfel, of the District of Columbia, to
be Commissioner of Internal Revenue for the term expiring November 12,
2027
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 44. Record Vote Number:
48
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Considered by Senate.
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote 3/9/2023.
PN162:
Patrice H. Kunesh, of Minnesota, to be
Commissioner of the Administration for Native Americans, Department of
Health and Human Services
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 57 - 35. Record Vote Number:
47
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Ms. Hassan, at
8:08 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
10 a.m. tomorrow.
