Mr. Josh Hawley, from the State of Missouri, called the
Senate to order at 3 p.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and Mr. Hawley
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 Thursday, January 9, 2020, the Journal
of the proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.
Certain Procedures Dispensed With
Pursuant to the order of Thursday, January 9, 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 Thursday, January 9, 2020,
the Senate proceeded to a period for the transaction of morning business.
Legislative Business (Monday, January 13)
H.R. 434 (Rep. Jackson Lee):
To amend the National Trails System Act to provide
for the study of the Emancipation National Historic Trail, and for other
purposes.
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Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous
Consent.
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Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
S.Res. 468 (Sen. Hoeven):
A resolution relative to the death of the
Honorable Jocelyn Burdick, former United States Senator for the State of
North Dakota.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Monday, January 13)
PN1165:
Peter Gaynor, of Rhode Island, to be Administrator
of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland
Security
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Considered by Senate.
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 76 - 8. Record Vote Number:
11
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate 1/14/2020.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. McConnell, at
6:48 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
10 a.m. tomorrow.