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 (Thursday, March 16)
S. 316 (Sen. Kaine):
A bill to repeal the authorizations for use of
military force against Iraq.
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Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure invoked in Senate by
Yea-Nay Vote. 68 - 27. Record Vote Number:
61
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Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate.
Executive Business (Thursday, March 16)
PN85:
Jessica G. L. Clarke, of New York, to be United
States District Judge for the Southern District of New
York
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Considered by Senate.
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 45. Record Vote Number:
60
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 - 43. Record Vote Number:
62
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Ms. Cantwell, at
3:34 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
8:45 a.m. tomorrow.
