The Honorable Chief Justice of the United States called the
Senate to order at 1:15 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 (Friday, January 31)
S.Res. 488 (Sen. McConnell):
A resolution to provide for related procedures
concerning the articles of impeachment against Donald John Trump, President
of the United States.
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Submitted in the Senate.
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Measure laid before Senate.
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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 47.
Record Vote Number:
32
S.Amdt. 1295 (Sen. Schumer):
To subpoena certain relevant witnesses and
documents.
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Amendment SA 1295 proposed by Senator Schumer.
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Motion to table amendment SA 1295 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote.
53 - 47. Record Vote Number:
28
S.Amdt. 1296 (Sen. Schumer):
To subpoena John Robert Bolton
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Amendment SA 1296 proposed by Senator Schumer.
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Motion to table amendment SA 1296 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote.
51 - 49. Record Vote Number:
29
S.Amdt. 1297 (Sen. Schumer):
To subpoena John Robert Bolton
.
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Amendment SA 1297 proposed by Senator Schumer.
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Motion to table amendment SA 1297 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote.
51 - 49. Record Vote Number:
30
S.Amdt. 1298 (Sen. Van Hollen):
To help ensure impartial justice by requiring the
Chief Justice of the United States to rule on motions to subpoena witnesses
and documents and issues of privilege.
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Amendment SA 1298 proposed by Senator Van Hollen.
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Motion to table amendment SA 1298 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote.
53 - 47. Record Vote Number:
31
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. McConnell, at
7:58 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
11 a.m. on Monday, February 3, 2020.
