Mr. Luther Strange, from the State of Alabama, called the
Senate to order at 10 a.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and Mr.
Strange 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 (Thursday, July 20)
PN365:
David Bernhardt, of Virginia, to be Deputy
Secretary of the Interior
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Considered by Senate.
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 56 - 39. Record Vote Number:
165
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote 7/24/2017.
PN370:
John Kenneth Bush, of Kentucky, to be United States
Circuit Judge for the Sixth Circuit
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 47. Record Vote Number:
164
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. McConnell, at
5:11 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
4 p.m. on Monday, July 24, 2017.
