The President pro tempore called the Senate to order at 10:01
a.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 (Saturday, February
13)
H.Res. 24:
A resolution impeaching Donald John Trump,
President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors
.
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The Senate adjudges that Donald John Trump, former President of the United
States, is not guilty as charged in the Article of Impeachment by Yea-Nay
Vote. 57 - 43. Record Vote Number:
59
S.Res. 61 (Sen. Sullivan):
A resolution honoring the life, achievements, and
legacy of the Honorable George Pratt Shultz.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 62 (Sen. Rubio):
A resolution congratulating the Tampa Bay
Buccaneers, and the loyal fans of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, for becoming
Super Bowl LV champions.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Saturday, February 13)
PN78-20:
Linda Thomas-Greenfield, of Louisiana, to be the
Representative of the United States of America to the United Nations, with
the rank and status of the Ambassador, and the Representative of the United
States of America in the Security Council of the United
Nations
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Motion to proceed to executive session to consideration of nomination
agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
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Cloture motion presented in Senate.
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate 2/22/2021.
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By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII
waived.
PN78-21:
Linda Thomas-Greenfield, of Louisiana, to be
Representative of the United States of America to the Sessions of the
General Assembly of the United Nations during her tenure of service as
Representative of the United States of America to the United
Nations
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Motion to proceed to executive session to consideration of nomination
agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
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Cloture motion presented in Senate.
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By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII
waived.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Schumer, at
5:30 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
10 a.m. on Tuesday, February 16, 2021.
