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, March 23, 2023, the Journal
of the proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.
Certain Procedures Dispensed With
Pursuant to the order of Thursday, March 23, 2023,
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, March 27)
S. 316 (Sen. Kaine):
A bill to repeal the authorizations for use of
military force against Iraq.
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Considered by Senate.
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Cloture on the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 65 - 28. Record
Vote Number:
70
S.Amdt. 15 (Sen. Schumer):
To add an effective date.
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Considered by Senate.
S. 870 (Sen. Peters):
A bill to amend the Federal Fire Prevention and
Control Act of 1974 to authorize appropriations for the United States Fire
Administration and firefighter assistance grant programs.
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Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.
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Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate.
S.Res. 123 (Sen. Brown):
A resolution recognizing the week of March 19
through March 25, 2023, as "National Poison Prevention Week" and
encouraging communities across the United States to raise awareness of the
dangers of poisoning and promote poison prevention.
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Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by
Unanimous Consent.
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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by
Unanimous Consent.
Adjournment
Under the authority of the order of today, at 7:35 p.m,
the Presiding Officer (Ms. Smith in the chair) declared the Senate
adjourned, under its order of today, until 10 a.m. tomorrow.
