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Senate Floor Activity - Thursday, February 8, 2024


Mr. Angus S. King, Jr., from the State of Maine, called the Senate to order at 12 noon, the Chaplain offered a prayer, and Mr. King 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, February 8)

H.R. 815 (Rep. Rodgers): A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements relating to the eligibility of veterans to receive reimbursement for emergency treatment furnished through the Veterans Community Care program, and for other purposes.
-- Upon reconsideration, third cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 67 - 32. Record Vote Number: 41

S. 709 (Sen. Peters): A bill to improve performance and accountability in the Federal Government, and for other purposes.
-- Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

S.Res. 548 (Sen. Murray): A resolution designating the week of February 5 through 9, 2024, as "National School Counseling Week".
-- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

S.Res. 549 (Sen. Young): A resolution expressing support for the designation of February 17 through February 24, 2024, as "National FFA Week", recognizing the important role of the National FFA Organization in developing the next generation of globally conscious leaders who will change the world, and celebrating the 10th anniversary of the "Give the Gift of Blue" program, which has donated more than 17,000 of the iconic FFA blue jackets to FFA members in need.
-- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

S.Res. 550 (Sen. Kaine): A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of "Career and Technical Education Month".
-- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

S.Res. 551 (Sen. Booker): A resolution celebrating Black History Month.
-- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

S.Res. 552 (Sen. Schumer): A resolution to authorize testimony and representation in People of the State of Michigan v. Berden, et al.
-- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

S.Res. 553 (Sen. Hawley): A resolution honoring the life of Jean A. Carnahan , former Senator for the State of Missouri.
-- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

Executive Business (Thursday, February 8)

PN785: Jeffrey Prescott, of the District of Columbia, to be U.S. Representative to the United Nations Agencies for Food and Agriculture, with the rank of Ambassador
-- Considered by Senate.
-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

Adjournment

By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Schumer, at 6:18 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until 12 noon tomorrow.