115 1 Monday, March 13, 2017 The President pro tempore called the Senate to order at 2 p .m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and the President pro tempore 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 Thursday, March 9, 2017, the Journal of the proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.

Certain Procedures Dispensed With Pursuant to the order of Thursday, March 9, 2017, 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 Thursday, March 9, 2017, the Senate proceeded to a period for the transaction of morning business.

Legislative Business (Monday, March 13) H.J.Res. 42 Rep. Brady Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. Measure laid before Senate by motion.

Executive Business (Monday, March 13) PN41 Considered by Senate. Cloture motion presented in Senate. By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII waived. PN49 Considered by Senate. Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 55 - 43. Record Vote Number: 86 PN87 Considered by Senate. Cloture motion presented in Senate. By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII waived.

Adjournment Under the authority of the order of today, at 6:16 p.m, the Presiding Officer (Mr. Lankford in the chair) declared the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until 2 p.m. tomorrow .