Mrs. Ashley Moody, from the State of Florida, called the
Senate to order at 9:30 a.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and Mrs.
Moody 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
The following transactions of morning business occurred on today
.
Executive Business (Saturday, January 25)
PN11-1:
Scott Bessent, of South Carolina, to be Secretary
of the Treasury
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By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII
waived.
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 67 - 23. Record Vote Number:
18
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Considered by Senate.
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate 1/27/2025.
PN11-11:
Kristi Noem, of South Dakota, to be Secretary of
Homeland Security
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 59 - 34. Record Vote Number:
17
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Thune, at
12:38 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
12 noon on Monday, January 27, 2025.
