Mr. James Lankford, from the State of Oklahoma, called the
Senate to order at 12:30 p.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and Mr.
Lankford 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.
Legislative Business (Thursday, January
12)
S. 84 (Sen. McCain):
To provide for an exception to a limitation against
appointment of persons as Secretary of Defense within seven years of relief
from active duty as a regular commissioned officer of the Armed Forces
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Committee on Armed Services. Reported by Senator McCain without amendment.
Without written report.
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 2.
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Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.
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Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Voice
Vote.
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Measure laid before Senate by motion.
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Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 81 - 17. Record Vote
Number:
27
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
S.Res. 14 (Sen. Graham):
A resolution commending the Clemson University
Tigers football team for winning the 2017 College Football Playoff National
Championship.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. McConnell, at
5:38 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
10 a.m. tomorrow.
