The Senate convened for a pro forma session at 1:00 p.m. Senator Cardin presided and no business was conducted.

The Senate will next convene on Monday, January 23rd at 3:00 p.m. Following Leader remarks, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider the nomination of Brendan Owens (PN 1) to be an Assistant Secretary of Defense with a vote on confirmation of the Owens nomination at approximately 5:30 p.m.