The President pro tempore called the Senate to order at 10 a
.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 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.
Legislative Business (Wednesday, November
1)
S.Res. 320 (Sen. Grassley):
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of
National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, commending domestic violence
victim advocates, domestic violence victim service providers, crisis hotline
staff, and first responders serving victims of domestic violence for their
compassionate support of survivors of domestic violence, and expressing the
sense of the Senate that Congress should continue to support efforts to end
domestic violence, provide safety for victims of domestic violence and their
families, and hold perpetrators of domestic violence accountable
.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Wednesday, November
1)
PN371:
Joan Louise Larsen, of Michigan, 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. 60 - 38. Record Vote Number:
257
PN585:
Allison H. Eid, of Colorado, to be United States
Circuit Judge for the Tenth Circuit
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 56 - 42. Record Vote Number:
258
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Considered by Senate.
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote 11/2/2017.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. McConnell, at
6:37 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
9:30 a.m. tomorrow.
