The President pro tempore called the Senate to order at 3 p.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and the President pro tempore 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 (Wednesday, December
30)
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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Motion to proceed to consideration of the veto message on H.R. 6395 agreed
to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 80 - 12. Record Vote Number:
290
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Veto Message considered in Senate.
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Cloture motion on the veto message presented in Senate.
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
5:51 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
12 noon tomorrow.
