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, January 9)
S.Res. 369 (Sen. McConnell):
A resolution to constitute the majority party's
membership on certain committees for the One Hundred Fifteenth Congress, or
until their successors are chosen.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by
Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 370 (Sen. Schumer):
A resolution to constitute the minority party's
membership on certain committees for the One Hundred Fifteenth Congress, or
until their successors are chosen.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by
Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Tuesday, January 9)
PN748:
William L. Campbell, Jr., of Tennessee, to be
United States District Judge for the Middle District of
Tennessee
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 97 - 0. Record Vote Number:
3
PN752:
Thomas Lee Robinson Parker, of Tennessee, to be
United States District Judge for the Western District of
Tennessee
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 96 - 1. Record Vote Number:
4
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote 1/10/18.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. McConnell, at
6:27 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
9:30 a.m. tomorrow.
