The Senate convened at 10:00am.

Not adopted, 47-47: Adoption of Paul amendment #3289 to H.R.9468, Veterans Benefits Continuity and Accountability Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024. (60-vote affirmative threshold)

Passed by voice vote: H.R.9468, Veterans Benefits Continuity and Accountability Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024.

Leader Schumer filed cloture on Executive Calendar #550 Michael Sfraga to be Ambassador at Large for Arctic Affairs and on the on the motion to proceed to Cal. #457, H.R.1555, legislative vehicle for a continuing resolution.

Invoked, 76-15: Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #700 Rose E. Jenkins to be a Judge of the United States Tax Court for a term of fifteen years.

The Senate adjourned at 3:53pm.

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Floor Schedule

Friday, January 3, 2025

The Senate will convene for a pro forma session today, Friday, January 3 at 11:45am.

The Senate will convene at 12:00pm pursuant to the Constitution.

Following the prayer and pledge, the certificates of election will be presented. Senators will then be sworn-in. After the swearing-in, there will be a live quorum.

Following the quorum call, The Majority Leader will be recognized to offer the following resolutions:

  • Informing the House that the Senate has convened and a quorum is present.
  • Informing the President that the Senate has convened and a quorum is present.
  • Electing the President Pro Tempore.

Senator Grassley will then be sworn in as the President Pro Tempore for the 119th Congress.

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