The President pro tempore called the Senate to order at 10 a.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 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 15)
S.Res. 110 (Sen. Rounds):
A resolution honoring the life and legacy of the
late James George Abourezk.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 111 (Sen. King):
A resolution recognizing the importance of maple
syrup production to Maine and designating March 26, 2023, as "Maine Maple
Sunday".
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 112 (Sen. Tester):
A resolution designating the week of February 27
through March 3, 2023, as "Public Schools Week".
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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 15)
PN2:
Laura Taylor-Kale, of California, to be an
Assistant Secretary of Defense
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 68 - 26. Record Vote Number:
59
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Considered by Senate.
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By unanimous consent agreement, vote to be determined.
PN6:
Ravi Chaudhary, of Virginia, to be an Assistant
Secretary of the Air Force
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 64 - 29. Record Vote Number:
57
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 65 - 29. Record Vote Number:
58
PN29:
Eric M. Garcetti, of California, to be Ambassador
to the Republic of India
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 42. Record Vote Number:
55
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 42. Record Vote Number:
56
PN122:
Brent Neiman, of Illinois, to be a Deputy Under
Secretary of the Treasury
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 54 - 40. Record Vote Number:
54
Adjournment
Under the authority of the order of today, at 7:16 p.m,
the Presiding Officer (Ms. Hassan in the chair) declared the
Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until 10 a.m. tomorrow.
