12:00 p.m. The Senate convened and proceeded with morning business with Senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each. 12:05 p.m. Senator Grassley commended parents in Iowa and

5:59 p.m. The Senate adjourned until noon on March 19th. 5:58 p.m. ML McConnell said the Senate will continue to work on the next bill and Senators should stay close

9:18 p.m. The Senate stands adjourned until 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 18. 8:05 p.m. Senate Recessed subject to the call of the chair. 7:48 p.m. Senator Sasse spoke on coronavirus.