Mr. Raphael G. Warnock, from the State of Georgia, called the
Senate to order at 10 a.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and Mr.
Warnock 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, January 26)
S.Res. 16 (Sen. Schumer):
A resolution to provide for related procedures
concerning the article of impeachment against Donald John Trump, President
of the United States.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by
Yea-Nay Vote. 83 - 17. Record Vote Number:
9
Executive Business (Tuesday, January 26)
PN78-3:
Antony John Blinken, of New York, to be Secretary
of State
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 78 - 22. Record Vote Number:
7
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Durbin, at
5:39 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
10:30 a.m. tomorrow.
