Mr. John W. Hickenlooper, from the State of Colorado, called
the Senate to order at 11 a.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and Mr.
Hickenlooper 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 (Wednesday, January
17)
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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Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Voice
Vote.
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Measure laid before Senate by motion.
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Amendment SA 1381 proposed by Senator Schumer for Senator Murray.
S.Res. 520 (Sen. Stabenow):
A resolution congratulating the University of
Michigan Wolverines football team for winning the 2024 National Collegiate
Athletic Association College Football National Championship.
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Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged
Unanimous Consent.
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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by
Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 525 (Sen. Smith):
A resolution expressing support for the
designation of October 2023 as "National Co-Op Month" and commending the
cooperative business model and the member-owners, businesses, employees,
farmers, ranchers, and practitioners who use the cooperative business model
to positively impact the economy and society.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 526 (Sen. Fischer):
A resolution repealing standing orders relating to
flowers in the Senate Chamber.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by
Unanimous Consent.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Schumer, at
9:10 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
11 a.m. tomorrow.
