The President pro tempore called the Senate to order at 9:30
a.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 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 (Wednesday, April 26)
S.Res. 123 (Sen. Wyden):
A resolution designating May 20, 2017, as "Kids to
Parks Day".
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Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by
Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Wednesday, April 26)
PN88:
R. Alexander Acosta, of Florida, to be Secretary of
Labor
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Considered by Senate.
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 61 - 39. Record Vote Number:
115
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate 4/26/2017.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. McConnell, at
2:05 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
10 a.m. tomorrow.
