The President pro tempore called the Senate to order at 3 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 Thursday, December 14, 2017, the
Journal of the proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.
Certain Procedures Dispensed With
Pursuant to the order of Thursday, December 14, 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 Thursday, December 14, 2017,
the Senate proceeded to a period for the transaction of morning business.
Legislative Business (Monday, December 18)
H.R. 1 (Rep. Brady):
To provide for reconciliation pursuant to titles II
and V of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018
.
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Conference papers: Senate report and manager's statement held at the desk
in Senate.
Executive Business (Monday, December 18)
PN514:
J. Paul Compton, Jr., of Alabama, to be General
Counsel of the Department of Housing and Urban
Development
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 62 - 34. Record Vote Number:
318
PN555:
Owen West, of Connecticut, to be an Assistant
Secretary of Defense
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 74 - 23. Record Vote Number:
319
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. McConnell, at
7:33 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
10 a.m. tomorrow.
