Mr. Raphael G. Warnock, from the State of Georgia, called the
Senate to order at 10 a.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and Mr.
Warnock 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 (Thursday, January
11)
H.R. 2872 (Rep. Graves):
To amend the Permanent Electronic Duck Stamp Act
of 2013 to allow the Secretary of the Interior to issue electronic stamps
under such Act, and for other purposes.
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Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.
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Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate.
S. 2414 (Sen. Braun):
A bill to require agencies with working dog
programs to implement the recommendations of the Government Accountability
Office relating to the health and welfare of working dogs, and for other
purposes.
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Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 519 (Sen. Thune):
A resolution congratulating the South Dakota State
University Jackrabbits on winning the 2024 National Collegiate Athletic
Association Division I Football Championship Subdivision title.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 521 (Sen. Sullivan):
A resolution commending Taiwan for its history of
democratic elections, and expressing support of Taiwan's democratic
institutions.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 522 (Sen. Schumer):
A resolution to authorize testimony and
representation in United States v. Todd.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 523 (Sen. Baldwin):
A resolution honoring the life and legacy of the
late Senator Herb Kohl.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Thursday, January 11)
PN837:
Erika L. McEntarfer, of the District of Columbia,
to be Commissioner of Labor Statistics, Department of Labor, for a term of
four years
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Considered by Senate.
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 88 - 8. Record Vote Number:
6
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 86 - 8. Record Vote Number:
7
Adjournment
Under the authority of the order of today, at 3:11 p.m,
the Presiding Officer (Mr. Booker in the chair) declared the
Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until 8:45 a.m.
tomorrow.
