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 3, 2020, the Journal
of the proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.
Certain Procedures Dispensed With
Pursuant to the order of Friday, January 3, 2020,
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 3, 2020,
the Senate proceeded to a period for the transaction of morning business.
Legislative Business (Monday, January 6)
S. 3076 (Sen. Roberts):
An original bill to release a federal reversionary
interest in Chester County, Tennessee, to manage certain Federal land in
Bath County, Virginia, and for other purposes.
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Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 464 (Sen. McConnell):
A resolution to constitute the majority party's
membership on certain committees for the One Hundred Sixteenth 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 (Monday, January 6)
PN455:
Matthew H. Solomson, of Maryland, to be a Judge of
the United States Court of Federal Claims for a term of fifteen
years
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Motion to proceed to executive session to consideration of nomination
agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
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Cloture motion presented in Senate.
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By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required Rule XXII waived.
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate 1/7/2020.
PN897:
Eleni Maria Roumel, of Maryland, to be a Judge of
the United States Court of Federal Claims for a term of fifteen
years
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Motion to proceed to executive session to consideration of nomination
agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
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Cloture motion presented in Senate.
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By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required Rule XXII waived.
PN966:
Michael George DeSombre, of Illinois, to be
Ambassador to the Kingdom of Thailand
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Motion to proceed to executive session to consideration of nomination
agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
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Cloture motion presented in Senate.
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By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required Rule XXII waived.
PN1039:
Jovita Carranza, of Illinois, to be Administrator
of the Small Business Administration
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Considered by Senate.
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 86 - 5. Record Vote Number:
429
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate 1/7/2020.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. McConnell, at
6:51 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
10 a.m. tomorrow.
