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
The following transactions of morning business occurred on today.
Legislative Business (Tuesday, February
10)
H.R. 7147 (Rep. Cole):
A bill making further 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 motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate.
S.J.Res. 95 (Sen. Wyden):
A joint resolution providing for congressional
disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule
submitted by the Internal Revenue Service relating to "Interim Guidance
Simplifying Application of the Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax to
Partnerships".
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Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay
Vote. 47 - 51. Record Vote Number:
35
S.Res. 603 (Sen. Grassley):
A resolution supporting the observation of
National Trafficking and Modern Slavery Prevention Month during the period
beginning on January 1, 2026, and ending on February 1, 2026, to raise
awareness of, and opposition to, human trafficking and modern slavery.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Tuesday, February 10)
PN726-4:
Daniel E. Burrows, of Colorado, to be an Assistant
Attorney General
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 46. Record Vote Number:
34
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Thune, at
5:17 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
2 p.m. tomorrow.
