The Honorable Chief Justice of the United States called the
Senate to order at 1:05 p.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and the
Chief Justice 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
30)
H.R. 550 (Rep. Garamendi):
A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal,
collectively, to the United States Merchant Mariners of World War II, in
recognition of their dedicated and vital service during World War II
.
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Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendments to
Senate amendment.
H.Con.Res. 86 (Rep. Hoyer):
A concurrent resolution providing for a joint
session of Congress to receive a message from the President
.
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Received in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by
Unanimous Consent.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. McConnell, at
10:43 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
1 p.m. tomorrow.
