The President pro tempore called the Senate to order at 12
noon, 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.
Executive Business (Wednesday, December
13)
PN1077:
Don R. Willett, of Texas, to be a Circuit Judge,
United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
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Considered by Senate.
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By unanimous consent agreement, vote 12/13/2017.
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By unanimous consent agreement, vote 12/13/2017.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 47. Record Vote Number:
315
PN1108:
James C. Ho, of Texas, to be United States Circuit
Judge for the Fifth Circuit
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 44. Record Vote Number:
316
Adjournment
Under the authority of the order of today, at 7:02 p.m,
the Presiding Officer (Mr. Tillis in the chair) declared the
Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until 10 a.m. tomorrow
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