Mr. Dan Sullivan, from the State of Alaska, called the Senate
to order at 11 a.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and Mr. Sullivan 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 (Thursday, January 4)
PN1015:
Walter David Counts III, of Texas, to be United
States District Judge for the Western District of Texas
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Considered by Senate.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. McConnell, at
5:39 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
3 p.m. on Monday, January 8, 2018.
