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, February 4, 2021, the
Journal of the proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.
Certain Procedures Dispensed With
Pursuant to the order of Thursday, February 4, 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 8)
S.Res. 38 (Sen. Schumer):
A resolution establishing procedures for access to
the floor of the Senate and the Senate Wing of the Capitol during
impeachment proceedings against Donald John Trump, former President of the
United States.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by
Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 39 (Sen. Schumer):
A resolution to authorize the installation of
appropriate equipment and furniture in the Senate chamber for the
impeachment proceedings of Donald John Trump, former President of the
United States.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by
Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 40 (Sen. Schumer):
A resolution establishing procedures for access to
the galleries of the Senate Chamber during impeachment proceedings of
Donald John Trump, former President of the United States.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by
Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 41 (Sen. Schumer):
A resolution allowing limited laptop computer
access on the floor of the Senate during impeachment proceedings of Donald
John Trump, former President of the United States.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by
Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 42 (Sen. Scott, of FL):
A resolution honoring the memories of the victims
of the senseless attack at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on February
14, 2018.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Monday, February 8)
PN78-14:
Denis Richard McDonough, of Maryland, to be
Secretary of Veterans Affairs
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 87 - 7. Record Vote Number:
55
PN79-5:
Kathleen Holland Hicks, of Virginia, to be Deputy
Secretary of Defense
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Schumer, at
7:15 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
1 p.m. tomorrow.
