The Senate stands adjourned until 10:00am on Tuesday, March 10, 2015.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 11:00am with the time equally divided and the Republicans controlling the first half and Democrats controlling the final half. At 11:00am, the Senate will proceed to the consideration of S.178, a bill to provide justice for the victims of trafficking, for debate only and with the time equally divided until 12:30pm.

The Senate will recess from 12:30 until 2:15pm to allow for the weekly caucus meetings.

Senator Kirk asked unanimous consent to set aside the pending amendment in order to call up Kirk amendment #273 (advertising). Senator Leahy objected to setting aside the pending amendment on behalf of several senators.

Senator Vitter asked unanimous consent to set aside the pending amendment in order to call up Vitter amendment #284 (severability clause). Senator Leahy objected to the request.

The Senate has reconvened and is considering S.178, Justice for the Victims of Trafficking Act. Senator Portman has called up amendment #270 (identification and assessment of child victims of sex trafficking) and #271 (definition of “homeless person”).

WRAP UP

Roll Call Votes

Legislative Business

Adopted S.Res.93, a resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the courageous work and life of Russian opposition leader Boris Nemtsov, and calling for a swift and transparent investigation into his tragic murder in Moscow on February 27, 2015.

Executive Business

 

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Last Floor Action:
12:02:21 P.M. – The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to section 2(b) of H. Res. 134.

The next meeting is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on March 13, 2015.

Last Floor Action: 3/6
2:04:11 P.M. – The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to section 2(b) of H. Res. 134.

The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on March 10, 2015.

12:00:08 P.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
12:00:18 P.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Andy Harris to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
12:00:35 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Scott Sina, St. John the Beloved Catholic Church, McLean, VA
12:00:36 P.M.		Pursuant to section 2(a) of H. Res. 134, the Journal of the last day’s proceedings was approved.
12:01:16 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:02:21 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to section 2(b) of H. Res. 134. The next meeting is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on March 13, 2015.

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