The
Senate stands adjourned until 10:00am
on Friday, January 22, 2021.
Following Leader remarks, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider the nomination of Executive Calendar #1, Lloyd James Austin, of Georgia, to be Secretary of Defense. There will be up to 10 minutes of debate followed by a vote on confirmation of the Austin nomination. We also hope to vote on confirmation of the Yellen and Blinken nominations this week.
Friday, January 22nd at approximately 10:30am – 1 roll call vote:
1. Confirmation of Lloyd James Austin to be Secretary of Defense