January 27, 2025

Routine Proceedings, pages S383-S399 Measures Introduced

Seven bills and four resolutions were introduced, as follows: S. 257-263, S.J. Res. 7, and S. Res. 39-41.

Measures Passed

National Trafficking and Modern Slavery Prevention Month: Senate agreed to S. Res. 39, supporting the observation of National Trafficking and Modern Slavery Prevention Month during the period beginning on January 1, 2025, and ending on February 1, 2025, to raise awareness of, and opposition to, human trafficking and modern slavery.

International Holocaust Remembrance Day

Senate agreed to S. Res. 40, commemorating the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz extermination camp in Nazi-occupied Poland and International Holocaust Remembrance Day.

Blood Donation Drives

Senate agreed to S. Res. 41, authorizing the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate to conduct quarterly blood donation drives during the 119th Congress.

Appointments

United States Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control: The Chair, on behalf of the Majority Leader, pursuant to the provisions of Public Law 99-93, as amended by Public Law 99-151, appointed the following Senators as members of the United States Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control: Senators Cornyn (Chairman), Grassley, Risch, and Moreno.

Duffy Nomination: Agreement

Senate resumed consideration of the nomination of Sean Duffy, of Wisconsin, to be Secretary of Transportation.

During consideration of this nomination today, Senate also took the following action

By a unanimous vote of 97 yeas (Vote No. 20), Senate agreed to the motion to close further debate on the nomination.

A unanimous-consent agreement was reached providing for further consideration of the nomination, post-cloture, under the order of Saturday, January 25, 2025, at approximately 10 a.m., on Tuesday, January 27, 2025.

Zeldin Nomination: Cloture

Senate began consideration of the nomination of Lee Zeldin, of New York, to be Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency.

A motion was entered to close further debate on the nomination, and, in accordance with the provisions of Rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Senate, a vote on cloture will occur upon disposition of H.R. 23, to impose sanctions with respect to the International Criminal Court engaged in any effort to investigate, arrest, detain, or prosecute any protected person of the United States and its allies.

Prior to the consideration of this nomination, Senate took the following action

Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Legislative Session. Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Executive Session to consider the nomination.

Burgum Nomination: Cloture

Senate began consideration of the nomination of Douglas Burgum, of North Dakota, to be Secretary of the Interior.

A motion was entered to close further debate on the nomination, and, in accordance with the provisions of Rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Senate, a vote on cloture will occur upon disposition of the nomination of Lee Zeldin, of New York, to be Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency.

Prior to the consideration of this nomination, Senate took the following action

Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Legislative Session. Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Executive Session to consider the nomination.

Wright Nomination: Cloture

Senate began consideration of the nomination of Christopher Wright, of Colorado, to be Secretary of Energy.

A motion was entered to close further debate on the nomination, and, in accordance with the provisions of Rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Senate, a vote on cloture will occur upon disposition of the nomination of Douglas Burgum, of North Dakota, to be Secretary of the Interior.

Prior to the consideration of this nomination, Senate took the following action

Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Legislative Session. Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Executive Session to consider the nomination.

Collins Nomination: Cloture

Senate began consideration of the nomination of Douglas Collins, of Georgia, to be Secretary of Veterans Affairs.

A motion was entered to close further debate on the nomination, and, in accordance with the provisions of Rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Senate, a vote on cloture will occur upon disposition of the nomination of Christopher Wright, of Colorado, to be Secretary of Energy.

Prior to the consideration of this nomination, Senate took the following action

Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Legislative Session. Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Executive Session to consider the nomination.

Nomination Confirmed

Senate confirmed the following nomination: By 68 yeas to 29 nays (Vote No. EX. 19), Scott Bessent, of South Carolina, to be Secretary of the Treasury.

Statements on Introduced Bills/Resolutions:

Record Votes

Two record votes were taken today. (Total--20)

Adjournment

Senate convened at 12 noon and adjourned at 6:47 p.m., until 10 a.m. on Tuesday, January 28, 2025. (For Senate's program, see the remarks of the Majority Leader in today's Record on page S399.)