[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 36 (Monday, February 24, 2020)]
[Senate]
[Page S1100]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]



                           State Work Period

  Madam President, when I was home in San Antonio, I was able to help 
celebrate the investiture of one of our newest Federal judges, Jason 
Pulliam, who filled the vacancy in the Western District of Texas. Then 
I got to spend a little time in Midland with folks and talk about the 
importance of our oil and gas industry and why innovation in that space 
and concern about conservation and the environment were not mutually 
exclusive.
  At each step along the way, I was able to hear from countless other 
Texans about changes they would like to see coming out of Washington. 
They encouraged us to try to work together and avoid some of the 
partisan gridlock we have seen that characterized so much of the recent 
impeachment proceedings. It was a great week recharging at home. I came 
back ready to get back to work.
  I yield the floor.
  I suggest the absence of a quorum.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll.
  The senior assistant legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.
  Mr. BOOZMAN. Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the order 
for the quorum call be rescinded.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.