The President pro tempore called the Senate to order at 10 a
.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 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, April 10)
S.Res. 377 (Sen. Warren):
A resolution recognizing the importance of paying
tribute to those individuals who have faithfully served and retired from the
Armed Forces of the United States, designating April 18, 2018, as "Military
Retiree Appreciation Day", and encouraging the people of the United States
to honor the past and continued service of military retirees to their local
communities and the United States.
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Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by
Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 454 (Sen. Isakson):
A resolution relative to the death of Zell Bryan
Miller, the former Governor and Senator of the State of Georgia
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 455 (Sen. Schatz):
A resolution relative to the death of the Honorable
Daniel K. Akaka, Senator from the State of Hawaii.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 456 (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.
Executive Business (Tuesday, April 10)
PN596:
Claria Horn Boom, of Kentucky, to be United States
District Judge for the Eastern and Western Districts of
Kentucky
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 96 - 1. Record Vote Number:
65
PN1443:
John F. Ring, of the District of Columbia, to be a
Member of the National Labor Relations Board for the term of five years
expiring December 16, 2022
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 47. Record Vote Number:
66
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Considered by Senate.
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote 4/11/2018.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. McConnell, at
6:25 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
10:30 a.m. tomorrow.
