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Senate Floor Activity - Tuesday, January 31, 2017


Mrs. Shelley Moore Capito, from the State of West Virginia, called the Senate to order at 12 noon, the Rabbi Barry Block, leader of the Congregation B'nai Israel in Little Rock, Arkansas offered a prayer, and Mrs. Capito 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.

Executive Business (Tuesday, January 31)

PN25: Rex W. Tillerson, of Texas, to be Secretary of State
-- Considered by Senate.

PN35: Elaine L. Chao, of Kentucky, to be Secretary of Transportation
-- Considered by Senate.
-- Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 93 - 6. Record Vote Number: 35

Adjournment

By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Rubio, at 8:01 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until 12 noon tomorrow.