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, July 12)
PN117:
William Francis Hagerty IV, of Tennessee, to be
Ambassador to Japan
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 89 - 11. Record Vote Number:
159
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Considered by Senate.
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote 7/13/2017.
PN373:
David C. Nye, of Idaho, to be United States
District Judge for the District of Idaho
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 100 - 0. Record Vote Number:
158
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Perdue, at
6:57 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
12:30 a.m. tomorrow.
