Mr. Ben Ray Lujan, from the State of New Mexico, called the
Senate to order at 11 a.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and the Acting
President pro tempore 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
18)
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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Considered by Senate.
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Motion by Senator Marshall to commit to Senate Committee on Appropriations
with instructions rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 13 - 82. Record Vote
Number:
11
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Passed Senate, under the order of 1/17/2024, having achieved 60 votes in
the affirmative, with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 77 - 18. Record Vote
Number:
12
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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Considered by Senate.
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Amendment SA 1381 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
S.Amdt. 1384 (Sen. Paul):
To limit foreign assistance to the Palestinian
Authority or any other Palestinian governing entity in the West Bank and
Gaza.
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Amendment SA 1384 proposed by Senator Paul to Amendment SA 1381.
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Amendment SA 1384, under the order of 1/17/2024, not having achieved 60
votes in the affirmative, was not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote.
44 - 50. Record Vote Number:
S.Res. 527 (Sen. Boozman):
A resolution to commend and congratulate the
Harding University football team for winning the 2023 National Collegiate
Athletic Association Division II national championship.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Con.Res. 25 (Sen. Murray):
A concurrent resolution providing for a correction
in the enrollment of H.R. 2872.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by
Unanimous Consent.
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Executive Business (Thursday, January 18)
PN13:
Joel Matthew Szabat, of Maryland, to be a Director
of the Amtrak Board of Directors for a term of five
years
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Motion to proceed to executive session to consideration of nomination
agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
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Cloture motion presented in Senate.
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By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII
waived.
PN14:
Anthony Rosario Coscia, of New Jersey, to be a
Director of the Amtrak Board of Directors for a term of five
years
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Motion to proceed to executive session to consideration of nomination
agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
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Cloture motion presented in Senate.
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By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII
waived.
PN15:
Christopher Koos, of Illinois, to be a Director of
the Amtrak Board of Directors for a term of five years
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Motion to proceed to executive session to consideration of nomination
agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
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Cloture motion presented in Senate.
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By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII
waived.
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate 1/22/2024.
Adjournment
Under the authority of the order of today, at 3:07 p.m,
the Presiding Officer (Mr. Booker in the chair) declared the
Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until 3 p.m. on
Monday, January 22, 2024.
