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 Thursday, January 28, 2021, the
Journal of the proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.
Certain Procedures Dispensed With
Pursuant to the order of Thursday, January 28, 2021,
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 (Monday, February 1)
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Received in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by
Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Monday, February 1)
PN78-13:
Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas, of the District of
Columbia, to be Secretary of Homeland Security
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Considered by Senate.
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote 2/2/2021.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Heinrich, at
5:20 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
10:30 a.m. tomorrow.