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, May 17)
S.Res. 170 (Sen. Donnelly):
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate
that defense laboratories are on the cutting-edge of scientific and
technological advancement, and supporting the designation of May 18, 2017,
as "Department of Defense Laboratory Day".
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Voice Vote.
S.Res. 171 (Sen. Klobuchar):
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of
National Travel and Tourism Week and honoring the valuable contributions of
travel and tourism to the United States.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Wednesday, May 17)
PN57:
Rachel L. Brand, of Iowa, to be Associate Attorney
General
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Considered by Senate.
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 47. Record Vote Number:
130
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote 5/18/2017.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Moran, at
5:56 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
10 a.m. tomorrow.
