The President pro tempore called the Senate to order at 3 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 Friday, January 20, 2017, the Journal
of the proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.
Certain Procedures Dispensed With
Pursuant to the order of Friday, January 20, 2017,
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 Friday, January 20, 2017,
the Senate proceeded to a period for the transaction of morning business.
Legislative Business (Monday, January 23)
S.Res. 19 (Sen. Rubio):
A resolution denouncing the deadly attack at Fort
Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, honoring the lives of the
victims, offering condolences to their families, friends, and all those
affected, and commending the efforts of law enforcement and emergency
response personnel in responding to the incident.
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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 23)
PN43:
Mike Pompeo, of Kansas, to be Director of the
Central Intelligence Agency
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 66 - 32. Record Vote Number:
32
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Moran, at
8:20 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
10:45 a.m. tomorrow.