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 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 (Thursday, January
10)
S. 1 (Sen. Rubio):
A bill to make improvements to certain defense and
security assistance provisions and to authorize the appropriation of funds
to Israel, to reauthorize the United States-Jordan Defense Cooperation Act
of 2015, and to halt the wholesale slaughter of the Syrian people, and for
other purposes.
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Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate.
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Second cloture on the motion to proceed not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay
Vote. 53 - 43. Record Vote Number:
2
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Third cloture motion on the motion to proceed presented in Senate.
S. 24 (Sen. Cardin):
A bill to provide for the compensation of Federal
and other government employees affected by lapses in appropriations
.
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Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
S.Res. 15 (Sen. Graham):
A resolution commending the Clemson University
Tigers football team for winning the 2019 College Football Playoff National
Championship.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 16 (Sen. Grassley):
A resolution relative to the death of John Chester
Culver, former United States Senator for the State of Iowa
.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. McConnell, at
5:59 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
10 a.m. tomorrow.
