The President pro tempore called the Senate to order at 10 a
.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and the President pro tempore 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 yesterday, the Journal of the
proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.
Certain Procedures Dispensed With
Pursuant to the order of yesterday,
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 yesterday,
the Senate proceeded to a period for the transaction of morning business.
Legislative Business (Tuesday, January 29)
S.Res. 14 (Sen. Klobuchar):
A resolution raising awareness and encouraging
prevention of stalking by designating January 2013 as "National Stalking
Awareness Month".
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Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by
Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 20 (Sen. Reid):
A resolution designating Chairman of the Senate
Committee on Foreign Relations.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by
Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Tuesday, January 29)
PN42:
John Forbes Kerry, of Massachusetts, to be
Secretary of State
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Reported by Senator Menendez, Committee on Foreign Relations, without
printed report.
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Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Calendar No. 1. Subject to nominee's
commitment to respond to requests to appear and testify before any duly
constituted committee of the Senate.
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote today.
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 94 - 3. Record Vote Number:
5
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Brown, at
6:47 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
9:30 a.m. tomorrow.
