Mr. John Boozman, from the State of Arkansas, called the
Senate to order at 9:30 a.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and Mr.
Boozman 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
15)
H.R. 1545 (Rep. Kuster):
To amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify
the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to disclose certain
patient information to State controlled substance monitoring programs, and
for other purposes.
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Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
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Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
H.R. 3949 (Rep. Khanna):
To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide
for the designation of State approving agencies for multi-State
apprenticeship programs for purposes of the educational assistance programs
of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
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Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
S. 807 (Sen. Grassley):
To provide anti-retaliation protections for
antitrust whistleblowers.
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Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 332 (Sen. Manchin):
A resolution commemorating the christening of the
USNS Hershel "Woody" Williams.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 333 (Sen. Isakson):
A resolution permitting the collection of clothing,
toys, food, and housewares during the holiday season for charitable purposes
in Senate buildings.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by
Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 334 (Sen. McConnell):
A resolution authorizing the taking of a photograph
in the Senate Chamber.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by
Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Wednesday, November
15)
PN556:
Joseph Otting, of Nevada, to be Comptroller of the
Currency for a term of five years
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 54 - 44. Record Vote Number:
276
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Considered by Senate.
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote 11/16/2017.
PN811:
Mark T. Esper, of Virginia, to be Secretary of the
Army
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 89 - 6. Record Vote Number:
274
PN919:
David G. Zatezalo, of West Virginia, to be
Assistant Secretary of Labor for Mine Safety and Health
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 46. Record Vote Number:
275
PN1003:
Bobby L. Christine, of Georgia, to be United States
Attorney for the Southern District of Georgia for the term of four
years
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
PN1004:
David J. Freed, of Pennsylvania, to be United
States Attorney for the Middle District of Pennsylvania for the term of four
years
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
Adjournment
Under the authority of the order of today, at 7:04 p.m,
the Presiding Officer (Mr. Perdue in the chair) declared the
Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until 9:30 a.m.
tomorrow.
