3:44 a.m. The Senate adjourned. 12:42 a.m. ML McConnell asked unanimous consent that upon the dissolution of the joint session, the Senate stand adjourned and reconvene the upcoming pro forma

The Senate convened for a pro forma session at 11:45 a.m. Senator Graham presided, no business was conducted and the 116th Congress adjourned. At 12:00 noon, the 117th Congress convened.

5:51 p.m. The Senate adjourned and will reconvene at noon on Thursday, Dec. 31. They will resume consideration of the veto message on H.R. 6395, NDAA. Senator McConnell filed cloture