Mr. Chris Van Hollen, from the State of Maryland, called the
Senate to order at 12 noon, the Chaplain offered a prayer, and Mr. Van
Hollen 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.
Executive Business (Friday, January 7)
PN435:
Amitabha Bose, of New Jersey, to be Administrator
of the Federal Railroad Administration
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Considered by Senate.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Merkley, at
3:09 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
3 p.m. tomorrow.
