The President pro tempore called the Senate to order at 2 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 Monday, January 4, 2016, the Journal
of the proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.
Certain Procedures Dispensed With
Pursuant to the order of Monday, January 4, 2016,
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 Monday, January 4, 2016,
the Senate proceeded to a period for the transaction of morning business.
Legislative Business (Monday, January 11)
S.J.Res. 23 (Sen. McConnell):
A joint resolution providing for congressional
disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule
submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Standards of
Performance for Greenhouse Gas Emissions from New, Modified, and
Reconstructed Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units"
.
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Veto message received in Senate. Ordered held at the desk.
S.J.Res. 24 (Sen. Capito):
A joint resolution providing for congressional
disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule
submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Carbon
Pollution Emission Guidelines for Existing Stationary Sources: Electric
Utility Generating Units".
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Veto message received in Senate. Ordered held at the desk.
S.Res. 343 (Sen. Boozman):
A resolution relative to the death of Dale Bumpers,
former United States Senator for the State of Arkansas.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Monday, January 11)
PN11:
Luis Felipe Restrepo, of Pennsylvania, to be United
States Circuit Judge for the Third Circuit
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 82 - 6. Record Vote Number:
1
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. McConnell, at
6:46 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
10 a.m. tomorrow.
