The Senate in a 50-49 vote confirmed Xavier Becerra’s nomination for secretary of the Department of Health and Human services. Senator Susan Collins (R-ME) was the only Republican to vote for Mr. Becerra. Members also voted to limit debate on Marty Walsh’s nomination for secretary of labor, and confirmed by voice vote William Burns to serve as director of the CIA.
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- 10:00AM ETSenate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions CommitteeSenate HELP Committee Hearing on COVID-19 Pandemic Response
- 10:03AM ETSenate Finance CommitteeSenate Hearing on Forced Labor
- 10:15AM ETSenate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs CommitteeSolarWinds Hacking and Cybersecurity Issues
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2020 Year End Statistics118th Congress - Senate
Total Hours: 1203 (After 484 days)
Debate277 Hours
Quorum Calls237 Hours
Votes442 Hours
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Source: Resume of Congressional Activity (senate.gov)