Mr. Tom Cotton, from the State of Arkansas, called the Senate
to order at 10:01 a.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and Mr. Cotton 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
Pursuant to the order of yesterday,
the Senate proceeded to a period for the transaction of morning business.
Legislative Business (Tuesday, January 13)
H.Con.Res. 7 (Rep. Comstock):
A concurrent resolution providing for a joint
session of Congress to receive a message from the President
.
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Received in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by
Unanimous Consent.
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
S. 1 (Sen. Hoeven):
To approve the Keystone XL Pipeline
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Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate.
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Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Voice
Vote.
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Measure laid before Senate by motion.
S.Amdt. 2 (Sen. Murkowski):
In the nature of a substitute.
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Amendment SA 2 proposed by Senator Murkowski.
S.Amdt. 3 (Sen. Portman):
To promote energy efficiency.
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Amendment SA 3 proposed by Senator Portman to Amendment SA 2.
S.Amdt. 13 (Sen. Markey):
To ensure that oil transported through the
Keystone XL pipeline into the United States is used to reduce United States
dependence on Middle Eastern oil.
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Amendment SA 13 proposed by Senator Markey to Amendment SA 2.
S.Amdt. 17 (Sen. Franken):
To require the use of iron, steel, and
manufactured goods produced in the United States in the construction of the
Keystone XL Pipeline and facilities.
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Amendment SA 17 proposed by Senator Cantwell for Senator Franken to
Amendment SA 2.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. McConnell, at
6:36 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
9:30 a.m. on Friday, January 16, 2015.
