115 1 Monday, July 17, 2017 The President pro tempore called the Senate to order at 3 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, July 13, 2017, the Journal of the proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.

Certain Procedures Dispensed With Pursuant to the order of Thursday, July 13, 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, July 13, 2017, the Senate proceeded to a period for the transaction of morning business.

Executive Business (Monday, July 17) PN365 Motion to proceed to executive session to consideration of nomination agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. Cloture motion presented in Senate. By unanimous consent agreement, debate mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII waived. PN370 Motion to proceed to executive session to consideration of nomination agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. Cloture motion presented in Senate. By unanimous consent agreement, debate mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII waived. By unanimous consent agreement, debate 7/18/2017. PN583 Considered by Senate. Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 88 - 6. Record Vote Number: 161 By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote 7/18/2017.

Adjournment By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. McConnell, at 7:06 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until 10 a.m. tomorrow.