Mrs. Cindy Hyde-Smith, from the State of Mississippi, called
the Senate to order at 10 a.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and Mrs.
Hyde-Smith 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 7)
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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Considered by Senate.
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote 1/8/2020.
PN1039:
Jovita Carranza, of Illinois, to be Administrator
of the Small Business Administration
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 88 - 5. Record Vote Number:
2
PN1166:
Paul J. Ray, of Tennessee, to be Administrator of
the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and
Budget
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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 under Rule XXII
waived.
Adjournment
Under the authority of the order of today, at 6:05 p.m,
the Presiding Officer (Ms. McSally in the chair) declared the
Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until 10 a.m. tomorrow
.
