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Thursday, January 13, 2022

9:52 p.m. The Senate adjourned and will reconvene for a pro forma session only at 11:20 a.m. on Friday, January 14. They will then reconvene on Tuesday, January 18. No roll call votes are scheduled at this time.

Passed during wrap-up:

  • H.R. 2471, measure the progress of post disaster recovery in Haiti
  • S. Res. 490, recognizing the essential work of the US Capitol personnel on the anniversary of Jan. 6
  • S. Res. 491, raising awareness and encouraging prevention of stalking by making Jan 2022 National Stalking Awareness month

9:43 p.m. By a vote of 55-44 S.3436, regarding Nord Stream 2 pipeline was not passed.

2:54 p.m. The Senate began a roll call vote of S.3436, regarding Nord Stream 2 pipeline.

2:40 p.m. Senator Menendez spoke in opposition to S. 3436, regarding Nord Stream 2 pipeline.

2:35 p.m. Senator Risch spoke in support of S. 3436, regarding Nord Stream 2 pipeline.

2:27 p.m. Senator Cruz spoke in support of S. 3436, regarding Nord Stream 2 pipeline.

2:15 p.m. the Senate convened.

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1:21 p.m. The Senate stands in recess until 2:15 p.m.

1:05 p.m. Senator Sasse spoke about the filibuster.

12:44 p.m. Senator Sullivan spoke about Nord Stream 2 Pipeline and Russia.

12:32 p.m. Senator Paul spoke about Sanctions.

12:12 p.m. Senator Sinema spoke about the filibuster and voting rights.

11:52 a.m. Senator Durbin spoke about voting rights.

11:27 a.m. Senator Cruz spoke in support of S. 3436, regarding Nord Stream 2 pipeline.

11:06 a.m. Senator Thune spoke on S. 3436, inflation and voting rights.

10:41 a.m. Senators Shaheen and Murphy spoke in opposition of S. 3436, regarding Nord Stream 2 pipeline.

10:30 a.m. RL McConnel spoke about voting rights, COVID-19, the Biden Administration and National Security.

10:15 a.m. ML Schumer spoke on voting rights and the filibuster.

10:00 a.m. The Senate convened

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The Senate stands in recess until 10:00 a.m. At that time, the Senate will proceed to the consideration of S.3436, regarding Nord Stream 2 pipeline. 

The Senate will recess from 12:45-2:15 p.m. 

At approximately 2:45 p.m., the Senate will vote on passage of S. 3436 with 60-affirmative votes required for passage.