Mr. Tom Cotton, from the State of Arkansas, called the Senate
to order at 10 a.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and Mr. Cotton 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 24)
H.R. 375 (Rep. Blackburn):
To designate the Federal building and United States
courthouse located at 719 Church Street in Nashville, Tennessee, as the
"Fred D. Thompson Federal Building and United States Courthouse"
.
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Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
H.R. 1238 (Rep. Young):
To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to make
the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security for Health Affairs responsible
for coordinating the efforts of the Department of Homeland Security related
to food, agriculture, and veterinary defense against terrorism, and for
other purposes.
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Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged
by Unanimous Consent.
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Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
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Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent.
S.Amdt. 217 (Sen. Roberts):
To preserve the authority of the Secretaries of
Agriculture and Health and Human Services and make a technical correction
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Amendment SA 217 proposed by Senator Sullivan for Senator Roberts.
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Amendment SA 217 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 177 (Sen. McCaskill):
A resolution congratulating the Webster University
chess team for winning a record-breaking fifth consecutive national title at
the President's Cup collegiate chess championship in New York City
.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 178 (Sen. McConnell):
A resolution to authorize testimony, document
production, and representation in United States v. Kevin Lee Olson
.
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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 24)
PN105:
Amul R. Thapar, of Kentucky, to be United States
Circuit Judge for the Sixth Circuit
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 48. Record Vote Number:
136
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Considered by Senate.
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote 5/25/2017.
PN350:
John J. Sullivan, of Maryland, to be Deputy
Secretary of State
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Considered by Senate.
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote 05/24/2017.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 94 - 6. Record Vote Number:
135
Adjournment
Under the authority of the order of today, at 7:17 p.m,
the Presiding Officer (Mr. Tillis in the chair) declared the
Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until 10:30 a.m.
tomorrow.