Mrs. Deb Fischer, from the State of Nebraska, called the
Senate to order at 12 noon, the Chaplain offered a prayer, and Mrs.
Fischer 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
The following transactions of morning business occurred on today.
Legislative Business (Tuesday, December
29)
H.R. 6395 (Rep. Smith):
To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2021
for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military
construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to
prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other
purposes.
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Veto message received in Senate. Ordered held at the desk.
S. 3985 (Sen. Scott, of SC):
A bill to improve and reform policing practices,
accountability, and transparency.
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Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. McConnell, at
3:20 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
3 p.m. tomorrow.
