The President pro tempore called the Senate to order at 12
noon, 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
Pursuant to the order of yesterday,
the Senate proceeded to a period for the transaction of morning business.
Legislative Business (Wednesday, January
4)
S.Con.Res. 3 (Sen. Enzi):
A concurrent resolution setting forth the
congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2017
and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2018
through 2026.
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Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.
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Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by
Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 48. Record Vote Number:
1
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Considered by Senate.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. McConnell, at
6:45 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
10 a.m. tomorrow.
