Mr. Todd Young, from the State of Indiana, called the Senate
to order at 3 p.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and Mr. Young 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, May 11, 2017, the Journal of
the proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.
Certain Procedures Dispensed With
Pursuant to the order of Thursday, May 11, 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, May 11, 2017,
the Senate proceeded to a period for the transaction of morning business.
Executive Business (Monday, May 15)
PN52:
Terry Branstad, of Iowa, to be Ambassador to the
People's Republic of China
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Motion to proceed to executive session to consideration of nomination
agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
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Considered by Senate.
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Cloture motion presented in Senate.
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By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII
waived.
PN102:
Jeffrey A. Rosen, of Virginia, to be Deputy
Secretary of Transportation
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Considered by Senate.
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 42. Record Vote Number:
128
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate 5/16/2017.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. McConnell, at
6:12 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
10 a.m. tomorrow.
