Mr. Luther Strange, from the State of Alabama, called the
Senate to order at 10 a.m., the Reverend Bruce Scott, Assistant Pastor at
Pentecostals of South Lake, in Merrillville, Indiana offered a prayer,
and Mr. Strange 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, May 11)
S. 1083 (Sen. Johnson):
To amend section 1214 of title 5, United States
Code, to provide for stays during a period that the Merit Systems Protection
Board lacks a quorum.
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Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged
by Unanimous Consent.
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Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Thursday, May 11)
PN42:
Robert Lighthizer, of Florida, to be United States
Trade Representative, with the rank of Ambassador
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Considered by Senate.
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 81 - 15. Record Vote Number:
126
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote 05/11/2017.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 82 - 14. Record Vote Number:
127
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. McConnell, at
5:50 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
3 p.m. on Monday, May 15, 2017.
