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