Mr. Peter Welch, from the State of Vermont, called the Senate
to order at 3 p.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and Mr. Welch 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 12, 2024, the Journal
of the proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.
Certain Procedures Dispensed With
Pursuant to the order of Friday, January 12, 2024,
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 (Tuesday, January 16)
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 measure considered in Senate.
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Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure invoked in Senate by
Yea-Nay Vote. 68 - 13. Record Vote Number:
9
S.Res. 504 (Sen. Sanders):
A resolution requesting information on Israel's
human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign
Assistance Act of 1961.
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Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations made.
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Motion to table the motion to discharge S. Res. 504 agreed to in Senate by
Yea-Nay Vote. 72 - 11. Record Vote Number:
8
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Ms. Smith, at
9:10 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
11 a.m. tomorrow.
