The President pro tempore called the Senate to order at 12
noon, 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 (Wednesday, June 28)
PN373:
David C. Nye, of Idaho, to be United States
District Judge for the District of Idaho
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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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Cloture motion presented in Senate.
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By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII
waived.
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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Considered by Senate.
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate 06/29/2017.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. McConnell, at
6:43 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
11 a.m. tomorrow.
