Mr. Rand Paul, from the Commonwealth of Kentucky, called the
Senate to order at 9:30 a.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and Mr.
Paul 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 (Wednesday, January
10)
S. 875 (Sen. Sullivan):
A bill to require the Comptroller General of the
United States to conduct a study and submit a report on filing requirements
under the Universal Service Fund programs.
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Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Wednesday, January 10)
PN747:
Michael Lawrence Brown, of Georgia, to be United
States District Judge for the Northern District of
Georgia
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 97 - 1. Record Vote Number:
6
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Considered by Senate.
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote 1/11/2018.
PN752:
Thomas Lee Robinson Parker, of Tennessee, to be
United States District Judge for the Western District of
Tennessee
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 98 - 0. Record Vote Number:
5
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. McConnell, at
6:42 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
10 a.m. tomorrow.
