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On the Nomination: Confirmation M. Patricia Smith, of New York, to be Solicitor for the Department of Labor. Result: Confirmed (60-37, 3 members not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session and debate the nomination of Patricia Smith to be Solicitor for the Department of Labor. There will be up to 20 minutes for debate prior to a vote on confirmation on the nomination. Upon disposition of the Smith nomination,...

Adopted S.Res.405 a resolution reaffirming the centrality of freedom of expression and press freedom as cornerstones of U.S. foreign policy and U.S. efforts to promote individual rights. Adopted S.Res.406, a resolution recognizing the goals of Catholic Schools Week. Confirmed the following...

Morning Business for 1 hour with the time equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees, with the Majority controlling the first half and the Republicans controlling the final half. Senators will be permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. Following morning...

Adopted S.Res.394, a resolution congratulating the Northwestern University School of Madison for its 150 years of commitment to advancing science and improving health.

On the Cloture Motion: Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Nomination of M. Patricia Smith, to be Solicitor for the Department of Labor Result: Agreed to (60-32, 8 members not voting, 3/5 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Cloture Motion: Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Nomination of M. Patricia Smith, to be Solicitor for the Department of Labor Result: Agreed to (60-32, 8 members not voting, 3/5 threshold) Details: [click here]

Morning Business until 3:00pm with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. At 3:00pm, the Senate will turn to Executive Session to debate the nomination of Patricia Smith to be Solicitor for the department of Labor.

Adopted S.Res.402, a resolution expressing support for the designation of January 28, 2010 as National Data Privacy Day.

Morning Business with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. There will be no roll call votes during Friday's session. The next roll call vote will occur at 5:30pm on Monday, February 1. That vote will be on the motion to invoke cloture on the nomination of Patricia Smith to...

Passed by voice vote S.2799, Iran Sanctions. Passed S.2968, Trademark TEchnical and Conforming Amendment Act Passed H.R.4508, an Act to provide for an additional extension of programs under the Small Business Act and the Small Business Investment Act (extends to April 30, 2010)

On the Nomination: Confirmation Ben S. Bernanke To Be Chairman Of The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System Result: Confirmed (70-30, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Cloture Motion: Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Nomination of Ben S. Bernanke, to be Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve Result: Agreed to (77-23, 3/5 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Nomination: Confirmation Ben S. Bernanke To Be Chairman Of The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System Result: Confirmed (70-30, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Cloture Motion: Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Nomination of Ben S. Bernanke, to be Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve Result: Agreed to (77-23, 3/5 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Joint Resolution: H. J. Res. 45 As Amended; A joint resolution increasing the statutory limit on the public debt. Result: Agreed to (60-39, 1 member not voting, 3/5 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3299: Reid Amdt. No. 3299 As Amended; In the nature of a substitute. Result: Agreed to (60-40, 3/5 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3305: Reid Amdt. No. 3305; To reimpose statutory pay-as-you-go. Result: Agreed to (60-40, 3/5 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Joint Resolution: H. J. Res. 45 As Amended; A joint resolution increasing the statutory limit on the public debt. Result: Agreed to (60-39, 1 member not voting, 3/5 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3308: Sessions Amdt. No. 3308; To reduce the deficit by establishing 5-year discretionary spending caps. Result: Rejected (56-44, 3/5 threshold) Details: [click here]