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 Friday, September 1, 2017, the Journal
of the proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.
Certain Procedures Dispensed With
Pursuant to the order of Friday, September 1, 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 Friday, September 1, 2017,
the Senate proceeded to a period for the transaction of morning business.
Legislative Business (Tuesday, September
5)
S. 1107 (Sen. Coons):
To amend title 28, United States Code, to authorize
the appointment of additional bankruptcy judges, and for other purposes
.
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Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
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Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
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Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
S.Amdt. 787 (Sen. Grassley):
In the nature of a substitute.
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Amendment SA 787 proposed by Senator McConnell for Senator Grassley.
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Amendment SA 787 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Tuesday, September 5)
PN588:
Timothy J. Kelly, of the District of Columbia, to
be United States District Judge for the District of
Columbia
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 94 - 2. Record Vote Number:
188
Adjournment
Under the authority of the order of today, at 6:47 p.m,
the Presiding Officer (Mr. Daines in the chair) declared the
Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until 10 a.m. tomorrow
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