I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Schmitt). Without objection, it is so ordered. Cabinet Nominations

I move to proceed to executive session to consider Calendar No. 5. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on agreeing to the motion to proceed. The motion was agreed to. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the nomination. The…

I send a cloture motion to the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The cloture motion having been presented under rule XXII, the Chair directs the clerk to read the motion. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: Cloture Motion…

I send a cloture motion to the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The cloture motion having been presented under rule XXII, the Chair directs the clerk to read the motion. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: Cloture Motion…

I send a cloture motion to the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The cloture motion having been presented under rule XXII, the Chair directs the clerk to read the motion. The bill clerk read as follows: Cloture Motion We, the undersigned…

I was listening to the chair of the Intelligence Committee just a moment ago talking about this nominee, and I was curious. I ask the Senator from Arkansas, the chairman of the Intelligence Committee, what was the vote coming out of…

I thank the chair and the body for bringing up my bill, the Wounded Knee Massacre Memorial and Sacred Site Act, this afternoon. This is the greatest country in the history of the world, and when you are a country that is that great, it is…

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Recognition of the Majority Leader The majority leader is recognized. Cabinet Nominations

I move to proceed to executive session to consider Calendar No. 3. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on agreeing to the motion to proceed.

in his inaugural address yesterday, President Trump spoke of his confidence in America. He spoke of the country's future: prosperity, security, strength. And I share the President's confidence and his optimism about what we can accomplish…

I ask unanimous consent to resume legislative session. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

I further ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it stand adjourned until 11 a.m. on Wednesday, January 22; that following the prayer and pledge, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, the morning…

I move to proceed to executive session to consider Calendar No. 1. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on agreeing to the motion. The motion was agreed to. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the nomination. The legislative…

if there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask that it stand adjourned under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 7:11 p.m., adjourned until Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at 11 a.m.

I move to proceed to legislative session. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on agreeing to the motion. Vote on Motion to Proceed

I move to proceed to executive session to consider Calendar No. 4. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on agreeing to the motion. The motion was agreed to. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the nomination. The senior…

OK. So 14 to 3 coming out of committee, and we have now wasted a whole day where we could have been acting on that nomination. So, really, I think the question before the Senate is, Do we want to vote on these folks on Tuesday or vote on…

I ask unanimous consent that the letters from Senator Rubio regarding his resignation from the Senate be printed in the Record. The letters follow: There being no objection, the material was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows…