Ms. Heidi Heitkamp, from the State of North Dakota, called
the Senate to order at 10:30 a.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and Ms.
Heitkamp led the Senate in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
of the United States of America.
The Journal
Pursuant to the order of yesterday, the Journal of the
proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.
Certain Procedures Dispensed With
Pursuant to the order of yesterday,
the morning hour being deemed expired, and the times for the recognition
of the two leaders being reserved.
Transaction of Morning Business
Pursuant to the order of yesterday,
the Senate proceeded to a period for the transaction of morning business.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Casey, at
6:48 p.m, the Senate adjourned, pursuant to provisions of S. Res.
267, as a further mark of respect to the late Senator Rod Grams,,
under its order of today, until 10:30 a.m. tomorrow.