The President pro tempore called the Senate to order at 4 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, November 24, 2017, the Journal
of the proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.
Certain Procedures Dispensed With
Pursuant to the order of Friday, November 24, 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, November 24, 2017,
the Senate proceeded to a period for the transaction of morning business.
Executive Business (Monday, November 27)
PN587:
Dabney Langhorne Friedrich, of California, 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. 97 - 3. Record Vote Number:
281
PN999:
Gregory G. Katsas, of Virginia, to be United States
Circuit Judge for the District of Columbia Circuit
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 48. Record Vote Number:
282
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Considered by Senate.
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate 11/28/2017.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. McConnell, at
6:44 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
12 noon tomorrow.