The President pro tempore called the Senate to order at 2 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 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.
Executive Business (Tuesday, June 27)
PN478:
Neomi Rao, of the District of Columbia, to be
Administrator of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of
Management and Budget
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Motion to proceed to consideration of nomination agreed to in Senate by
Voice Vote.
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Cloture motion presented in Senate.
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By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum under Rule XXII waived.
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate 06/28/2017.
Adjournment
Under the authority of the order of today, at 7:20 p.m,
the Presiding Officer (Mr. Rounds in the chair) declared the
Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until 12 noon tomorrow
.