February 8, 2017

2017-02-07T14:30:19-05:00

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The Senate session of Monday, February 6, 2017, resumed at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday to continue debate on the nomination of Senator Jeff Sessions (R-AL) to be attorney general. Senator Sessions was confirmed by a vote of 52-47. Following the confirmation of Senator Sessions, the Senate began debate on the nomination of Representative Tom Price (R-GA) to be the secretary of health and human services. Senator Sessions delivered his farewell speech to the Senate and submitted his resignation, effective 11:55 p.m. EST Wednesday February 8, 2017.

The Senate session of Monday, February 6, 2017, resumed at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday to continue debate on the nomination of Senator Jeff… read more