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 30, 2025, the
Journal of the proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.
Certain Procedures Dispensed With
Pursuant to the order of Thursday, January 30, 2025,
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 (Monday, February 3)
PN11-2:
Pamela Bondi, of Florida, to be Attorney
General
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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. 52 - 46. Record Vote Number:
31
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Considered by Senate.
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate 2/4/2025.
PN11-15:
Christopher Wright, of Colorado, to be Secretary
of Energy
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 59 - 38. Record Vote Number:
30
PN11-22:
Russell Vought, of Virginia, to be Director of the
Office of Management and Budget
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Motion to proceed to executive session to consideration of nomination
agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 46. Record Vote Number:
29
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Cloture motion presented in Senate.
Adjournment
Under the authority of the order of today, at 8:47 p.m,
the Presiding Officer (Mr. Schmitt in the chair) declared the
Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until 11 a.m. tomorrow
.
