The President pro tempore called the Senate to order at 12
noon, 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
The following transactions of morning business occurred on today.
Legislative Business (Wednesday, January
29)
S.Res. 45 (Sen. Schmitt):
A resolution supporting the contributions of
Catholic schools in the United States and celebrating the 51st annual
National Catholic Schools Week.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 46 (Sen. Klobuchar):
A resolution raising awareness and encouraging the
prevention of stalking by designating January 2025 as "National Stalking
Awareness Month".
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Wednesday, January 29)
PN11-3:
Douglas Burgum, of North Dakota, to be Secretary
of the Interior
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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. 78 - 20. Record Vote Number:
25
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Considered by Senate.
PN11-23:
Lee Zeldin, of New York, to be Administrator of
the Environmental Protection Agency
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Considered by Senate.
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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. 56 - 42. Record Vote Number:
23
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 56 - 42. Record Vote Number:
24
Adjournment
Under the authority of the order of today, at 11:02 p.m,
the Presiding Officer (Mr. Budd in the chair) declared the Senate
adjourned, under its order of today, until 12 noon tomorrow.
