The President pro tempore called the Senate to order at 2 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, January 25, 2018, the
Journal of the proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.
Certain Procedures Dispensed With
Pursuant to the order of Thursday, January 25, 2018,
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, January 25, 2018,
the Senate proceeded to a period for the transaction of morning business.
Legislative Business (Monday, January 29)
H.Con.Res. 101 (Rep. Aderholt):
A concurrent resolution providing for a joint
session of Congress to receive a message from the President
.
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Received in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by
Unanimous Consent.
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
S. 2311 (Sen. Graham):
A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to
protect pain-capable unborn children, and for other purposes
.
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Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate.
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Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by
Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 46. Record Vote Number:
25
Executive Business (Monday, January 29)
PN1055:
Gregory E. Maggs, of Virginia, to be a Judge of
the United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces for the term of
fifteen years to expire on the date prescribed by law
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Motion to proceed to consideration of nomination agreed to in Senate by
Voice Vote.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
PN1423:
David Ryan Stras, of Minnesota, to be United
States Circuit Judge for the Eighth Circuit
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 57 - 41. Record Vote Number:
26
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Considered by Senate.
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote 1/30/2018.
Adjournment
Under the authority of the order of today, at 7:56 p.m,
the Presiding Officer (Mr. Cassidy in the chair) declared the
Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until 10 a.m. tomorrow
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