NOTE: AT 2 P.M. TODAY, SENATOR COONS will hold a Pen & Pad session in  the Senate Press Gallery, Room S-316 of the Capitol.

TOPIC: Rex Tillerson, President-elect Trump’s designate as Secretary of State, and issues concerning Russia.

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The Senate convened at pro forma session  at 8:30 a.m.. Senator Cassidy presiding. No business was conducted.