[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 38 (Monday, March 1, 2021)]
[Daily Digest]
[Pages D174-D175]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                                              Monday, March 1, 2021

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                              Daily Digest


HIGHLIGHTS

      See Resume of Congressional Activity.
      Senate confirmed the nomination of Miguel A. Cardona, of 
      Connecticut, to be Secretary of Education.


                                 Senate


Chamber Action
Routine Proceedings, pages S907-S963
Measures Introduced: Twenty-eight bills and nine resolutions were 
introduced, as follows: S. 490-517, S. Res. 78-85, and S. Con. Res. 7. 
                                                          Pages S954-55
Measures Reported:
  Special Report entitled ``Activities of the Committee on Homeland 
Security and Governmental Affairs''. (S. Rept. No. 117-1)     
Page S954
Measures Passed:
  Notifying the President of the Election of the Secretary of the 
Senate: Senate agreed to S. Res. 78, notifying the President of the 
United States of the election of the Secretary of the Senate. 
                                                              Page S907
  Notifying the House of the Election of the Secretary of the Senate: 
Senate agreed to S. Res. 79, notifying the House of Representatives of 
the election of the Secretary of the Senate.                  
  Page S907
  Honoring the Life and Legacy of John Robert Lewis: Senate agreed to 
S. Res. 82, honoring the life and legacy of John Robert Lewis and 
commending John Robert Lewis for his towering achievements in the 
nonviolent struggle for civil rights.                         
  Page S921
  National FFA Organization: Senate agreed to S. Res. 83, expressing 
support for the designation of February 20 through February 27, 2021, 
as ``National FFA Week'', recognizing the important role of the 
National FFA Organization in developing the next generation of leaders 
who will change the world, and celebrating 50 years of National FFA 
Organization Alumni and Supporters.                           
  Page S922
Raimando Nomination--Agreement: Senate resumed consideration of the 
nomination of Gina Marie Raimando, of Rhode Island, to be Secretary of 
Commerce.                                                     
  Page S921
  During consideration of this nomination today, Senate also took the 
following action:
  By 84 yeas to 15 nays (Vote No. EX. 69), Senate agreed to the motion 
to close further debate on the nomination.                    
Page S921
  A unanimous-consent agreement was reached providing for further 
consideration of the nomination at approximately 10:30 a.m., on 
Tuesday, March 2, 2021; and that at 2:15 p.m., the cloture time be 
considered expired and Senate vote on confirmation of the nomination. 
                                                              Page S963
Nomination Confirmed: Senate confirmed the following nomination:
  By 64 yeas to 33 nays (Vote No. EX. 68), Miguel A. Cardona, of 
Connecticut, to be Secretary of Education.          
Pages S912-21, S963
Messages from the House:                                      
  Page S953
Measures Placed on the Calendar:                              
  Page S953
Executive Communications:                                     
  Page S953
Petitions and Memorials:                                  
  Pages S953-54
Executive Reports of Committees:                              
  Page S954
Additional Cosponsors:                                    
  Pages S955-56
Statements on Introduced Bills/Resolutions:               
  Pages S956-63
Additional Statements:                                        
  Page S953
Privileges of the Floor:                                      
  Page S963
Record Votes: Two record votes were taken today. (Total--69) 
                                                              Page S921
Adjournment: Senate convened at 3 p.m. and recessed at 6:51 p.m., until 
10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 2, 2021. (For Senate's program, see the 
remarks of the Acting Majority Leader in today's Record on page S963.)

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