Ms. Tammy Duckworth, from the State of Illinois, called the
Senate to order at 3 p.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and Ms.
Duckworth 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 Friday, January 20, 2023, the Journal
of the proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.
Certain Procedures Dispensed With
Pursuant to the order of Friday, January 20, 2023,
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 (Monday, January 23)
PN1:
Brendan Owens, of Virginia, to be an Assistant
Secretary of Defense
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Senate Committee on Armed Services discharged by Unanimous Consent.
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 60 - 35. Record Vote Number:
1
Recess
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Kelly, at
6:27 p.m., the Senate recessed, under its order of today, until 10
a.m. tomorrow.
