The President pro tempore called the Senate to order at 9:30
a.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and Mr. Hatch 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 Tuesday, January 13, 2015, the Journal
of the proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.
Certain Procedures Dispensed With
Pursuant to the order of Tuesday, January 13, 2015,
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 Tuesday, January 13, 2015,
the Senate proceeded to a period for the transaction of morning business.
Legislative Business (Friday, January 16)
S. 1 (Sen. Hoeven):
To approve the Keystone XL Pipeline
.
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Considered by Senate.
S.Amdt. 2 (Sen. Murkowski):
In the nature of a substitute.
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Amendment pending in Senate.
S.Amdt. 3 (Sen. Portman):
To promote energy efficiency.
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Amendment pending in Senate.
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 pending in Senate.
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 pending in Senate.
S.Res. 27 (Sen. McConnell):
A resolution to authorize testimony and
representation in United States of America v. Jeffrey A. Sterling
.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. McConnell, at
1:35 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
10 a.m. on Tuesday, January 20, 2015.
