[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 17 (Wednesday, February 1, 2017)]
[Daily Digest]
[Pages D96-D97]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                                        Wednesday, February 1, 2017

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                              Daily Digest


HIGHLIGHTS

      See Resume of Congressional Activity.
      Senate confirmed the nomination of Rex W. Tillerson, of Texas, to 
      be Secretary of State.


                                 Senate


Chamber Action
Routine Proceedings, pages S541-S607
Measures Introduced: Twenty-six bills and sixteen resolutions were 
introduced, as follows: S. 249-274, S.J. Res. 16-19, and S. Res. 30-41.
                                                          Pages S594-95
Measures Reported:
  H.R. 255, to authorize the National Science Foundation to support 
entrepreneurial programs for women.
  H.R. 321, to inspire women to enter the aerospace field, including 
science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, through mentorship 
and outreach.
  S. Res. 30, authorizing expenditures by the Committee on Agriculture, 
Nutrition, and Forestry.
  S. Res. 31, authorizing the expenditures by the Special Committee on 
Aging.
  S. Res. 32, authorizing expenditures by the Committee on Small 
Business and Entrepreneurship.
  S. Res. 33, authorizing expenditures by the Committee on Energy and 
Natural Resources.
  S. Res. 34, authorizing expenditures by the Committee on Homeland 
Security and Governmental Affairs.
  S. Res. 36, authorizing expenditures by the Senate Committee on 
Indian Affairs.
  S. Res. 37, authorizing expenditures by the Committee on Foreign 
Relations.
  S. Res. 39, authorizing expenditures by the Committee on Health, 
Education, Labor, and Pensions.                               
Page S594
Measures Passed:
  National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week: Senate agreed to S. 
Res. 40, designating the week beginning on February 5, 2017, as 
``National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week''.           
  Page S604
  National Stalking Awareness Month: Senate agreed to S. Res. 41, 
raising awareness and encouraging the prevention of stalking by 
designating January 2017 as ``National Stalking Awareness Month''. 
                                                              Page S604
Measures Considered:
Stream Protection Rule--Agreement: Senate began consideration of H. J. 
Res. 38, disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of the 
Interior known as the Stream Protection Rule, after agreeing to the 
motion to proceed.                                        
  Pages S562-74
  By 56 yeas to 42 nays (Vote No. 42), Senate agreed to the motion to 
proceed to consideration of the joint resolution.         
Pages S561-62
  Prior to the consideration of this measure, Senate took the following 
action:
  By 55 yeas to 42 nays (Vote No. 41), Senate agreed to the motion to 
proceed to Legislative Session.                               
Page S561
  A unanimous-consent-time agreement was reached providing for further 
consideration of the joint resolution at approximately 11 a.m., on 
Thursday, February 2, 2017; and that there be six hours of debate 
remaining, equally divided in the usual form.                 
Page S605
  Approval of Journal: By 54 yeas to 44 nays (Vote No. 39), Senate 
approved the Journal to date.                                 
Page S554
Appointments:
  Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution: The Chair, on behalf 
of the Vice President, pursuant to the provisions of 20 U.S.C., 
sections 42 and 43, re-appointed Senator Leahy as a member of the Board 
of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.                    
  Page S604
Washington's Farewell Address--Agreement: A unanimous-consent agreement 
was reached providing that notwithstanding the resolution of the Senate 
of January 24, 1901, the traditional reading of Washington's Farewell 
Address take place on Monday,

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February 27, 2017, at a time to be determined by the Majority Leader in 
consultation with the Democratic Leader.                      
  Page S604
DeVos Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the nomination 
of Elisabeth Prince DeVos, of Michigan, to be Secretary of Education. 
                                                          Pages S554-61
  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 on Friday, February 3, 2017. 
                                                              Page S554
  Prior to the consideration of this nomination, Senate took the 
following action:
  By 53 yeas to 44 nays (Vote No. EX. 38), Senate agreed to the motion 
to proceed to Legislative Session.                        
Pages S553-54
  By 52 yeas to 47 nays (Vote No. 40), Senate agreed to the motion to 
proceed to Executive Session to consider the nomination.      
Page S554
Nomination Confirmed: Senate confirmed the following nomination:
  By 56 yeas to 43 nays (Vote No. EX. 36), Rex W. Tillerson, of Texas, 
to be Secretary of State.                           
Pages S541-53, S607
  During consideration of this nomination today, Senate also took the 
following action:
  By 55 yeas to 43 nays (Vote No. EX. 37), Senate agreed to the motion 
to table the motion to reconsider the vote on confirmation of the 
nomination.                                                   
Page S553
Nominations Received: Senate received the following nominations:
  Neil M. Gorsuch, of Colorado, to be an Associate Justice of the 
Supreme Court of the United States.
  Rod J. Rosenstein, of Maryland, to be Deputy Attorney General.
  Rachel L. Brand, of Iowa, to be Associate Attorney General.
  Steven Andrew Engel, of the District of Columbia, to be an Assistant 
Attorney General.                                             
Page S607
Messages from the House:                                  
  Pages S592-93
Measures Referred:                                            
  Page S593
Measures Read the First Time:                                 
  Page S593
Executive Reports of Committees:                              
  Page S594
Additional Cosponsors:                                    
  Pages S595-96
Statements on Introduced Bills/Resolutions:             
  Pages S596-S604
Additional Statements:                                    
  Pages S591-92
Authorities for Committees to Meet:                           
  Page S604
Record Votes: Seven record votes were taken today. (Total--42) 
                                                 Pages S553-54, S561-62
Adjournment: Senate convened at 12 noon and adjourned at 9:25 p.m., 
until 11 a.m. on Thursday, February 2, 2017. (For Senate's program, see 
the remarks of the Acting Majority Leader in today's Record on page 
S605.)