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ON THE SENATE FLOOR

Monday, February 27, 2012

Mr. Richard Blumenthal, from the State of Connecticut, called the Senate to order at 2 p.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and Mr. Blumenthal 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 Friday, February 24, 2012, the Journal of the proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.

Certain Procedures Dispensed With

Pursuant to the order of Friday, February 24, 2012, the morning hour being deemed expired, and the times for the recognition of the two leaders being reserved.

Transaction of Morning Business

Pursuant to the order of Friday, February 24, 2012, the Senate proceeded to a period for the transaction of morning business.

Executive Business (Monday, February 27)

PN631 : Margo Kitsy Brodie, of New York, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of New York
-- Considered by Senate pursuant to previous unanimous consent agreement.
-- Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 86 - 2. Record Vote Number: 23

Adjournment

By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Pryor, at 7:05 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until 10 a.m. tomorrow.