The President pro tempore called the Senate to order at 3 p.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 Thursday, January 8, 2026, the Journal
of the proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.
Certain Procedures Dispensed With
Pursuant to the order of Thursday, January 8, 2026,
the morning hour being deemed expired, and the times for the recognition
of the two leaders being reserved.
Transaction of Morning Business
The following transactions of morning business occurred on today.
Legislative Business (Monday, January 12)
H.R. 6938 (Rep. Cole):
A bill making consolidated appropriations for the
fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.
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Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate.
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Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure invoked in Senate by
Yea-Nay Vote. 80 - 13. Record Vote Number:
7
S.Res. 570 (Sen. Smith):
A resolution designating November 2025 as
"National Lung Cancer Awareness Month" and expressing support for early
detection and treatment of lung cancer.
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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.
Executive Business (Monday, January 12)
PN352:
Lt. Gen. Thomas M. Carden, Jr., in the Army, to be
General
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Moreno, at
6:53 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
10 a.m. tomorrow.
