The President pro tempore called the Senate to order at 4 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, June 15, 2017, the Journal
of the proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.
Certain Procedures Dispensed With
Pursuant to the order of Thursday, June 15, 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, June 15, 2017,
the Senate proceeded to a period for the transaction of morning business.
Executive Business (Monday, June 19)
PN455:
Brock Long, of North Carolina, to be Administrator
of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland
Security
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote 06/20/2017.
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Considered by Senate.
PN561:
Kristine L. Svinicki, of Virginia, to be a Member
of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for the term of five years expiring
June 30, 2022
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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 12:03 a.m,
the Presiding Officer (Mr. Cruz in the chair) declared the Senate
adjourned, under its order of today, until 10 a.m. tomorrow
.
