The President pro tempore called the Senate to order at 3 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, May 18, 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 18, 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 18, 2017,
the Senate proceeded to a period for the transaction of morning business.
Legislative Business (Monday, May 22)
S. 501 (Sen. Tester):
To amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to
designate certain segments of East Rosebud Creek in Carbon County, Montana,
as components of the Wild and Scenic Rivers System.
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An errata sheet on written report No. 115-42 was printed.
S.Res. 156 (Sen. Grassley):
A resolution recognizing National Foster Care Month
as an opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges of children in the
foster-care system, and encouraging Congress to implement policy to improve
the lives of children in the foster-care system.
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Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by
Unanimous Consent.
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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by
Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 175 (Sen. Sullivan):
A resolution recognizing the 100th anniversary of
the commissioned officer corps of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Monday, May 22)
PN52:
Terry Branstad, of Iowa, to be Ambassador to the
People's Republic of China
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 82 - 13. Record Vote Number:
133
PN55:
Neil M. Gorsuch, of Colorado, to be an Associate
Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States
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Considered by Senate.
PN105:
Amul R. Thapar, of Kentucky, to be United States
Circuit Judge for the Sixth Circuit
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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.
Adjournment
Under the authority of the order of today, at 6:00 p.m,
the Presiding Officer (Mr. Lankford in the chair) declared the
Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until 10 a.m. tomorrow
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