The Senate convened at 3:00pm.

Ernst amendment #8, as amended by Cornyn amendment #14, to Cal. #1, S.5, Laken Riley Act.

Passed, 64-35: Cal. #1, S.5, Laken Riley Act, as amended.

Confirmed, 99-0: Marco Rubio to be Secretary of State.

The Senate will convene at 11:00am on Tuesday, January 21 and will resume consideration of the Motion to Proceed to S. 6 (Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act).

The Senate will recess from 12:30pm-2:15pm for the weekly party lunches.

During Monday’s session of the Senate, Leader Thune filed cloture on the Motion to Proceed to S. 6 (Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act).