The Senate convened for the Second Session of the 117th Congress at 12:00 Noon. 

Cloture was filed on the nomination of Anne Witkowsky to be an Assistant Secretary of State for Conflict and Stabilization Operations. The vote on the Sanchez nomination will now occur on Tuesday at 12:00 noon, after which the Senate will recess to accommodate the Tuesday luncheons. 

At 12:17 PM, the Senate adjourned. 

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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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