Senate Floor Activity - Thursday, February 9, 2017
The President pro tempore called the Senate to order at 10 a
.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, February 6, 2017, the Journal of the proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.Certain Procedures Dispensed With
Pursuant to the order of Monday, February 6, 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 Monday, February 6, 2017, the Senate proceeded to a period for the transaction of morning business.Legislative Business (Thursday, February 9)
S.Res. 57 (Sen. McConnell):
A resolution to constitute the majority party's
membership on certain committees for the One Hundred Fifteenth Congress, or
until their successors are chosen.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by
Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Thursday, February 9)
PN26:
Steven T. Mnuchin, of California, to be Secretary
of the Treasury
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Considered by Senate.
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By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum under Rule XXII waived.
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 46. Record Vote Number:
62
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote 02/13/2017.
PN33:
Thomas Price, of Georgia, to be Secretary of Health
and Human Services
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Considered by Senate.
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number:
61
