4:15 p.m. Senator Collins spoke on legislation authorization physicians assistants and Medicare. 4:10 p.m. Senator Durbin spoke against the Zinke nomination. 2:48 p.m. Senator Carper spoke against the Zinke nomination.

8:00 p.m. The Senate has adjourned until 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 28th and will resume post-cloture debate time of the Zinke nomination. S. Res. 69, Celebrating Black History Month, was

9:03 a.m.  The Senate convened for a pro forma session, Senator Paul presiding. No business was conducted.