Mr. Ben Sasse, from the State of Nebraska, called the Senate
to order at 10 a.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and Mr. Sasse 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 (Tuesday, December
12)
S. 447 (Sen. Baldwin):
To require reporting on acts of certain foreign
countries on Holocaust era assets and related issues.
--
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
--
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
S.Res. 357 (Sen. Merkley):
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate
that international education and exchange programs further United States
national security and foreign policy priorities, enhance United States
economic competitiveness, and promote mutual understanding and cooperation
among nations, and for other purposes.
--
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Voice Vote.
S.Res. 358 (Sen. Isakson):
A resolution designating December 3, 2017, as
"National Phenylketonuria Awareness Day".
--
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Tuesday, December 12)
PN742:
Mary Kirtley Waters, of Virginia, to be an
Assistant Secretary of State (Legislative Affairs)
--
Considered by Senate.
--
Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
PN878:
Leonard Steven Grasz, of Nebraska, to be United
States Circuit Judge for the Eighth Circuit
--
Considered by Senate.
--
By unanimous consent agreement, vote 12/12/2017.
--
Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 48. Record Vote Number:
313
PN1077:
Don R. Willett, of Texas, to be a Circuit Judge,
United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
--
Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 48. Record Vote Number:
314
--
Considered by Senate.
--
By unanimous consent agreement, debate 12/13/2017.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. McConnell, at
7:03 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
12 noon tomorrow.
