The President pro tempore called the Senate to order at 10:30
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 (Wednesday, April 11)
S.Res. 224 (Sen. Durbin):
A resolution recognizing the 6th anniversary of the
death of Oswaldo Paya Sardinas, and commemorating his legacy and commitment
to democratic values and principles.
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Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the
Title and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 457 (Sen. McConnell):
A resolution to authorize testimony and
representation in Kuwait & Gulf Link Transport Co., et al. v. John Doe, et
al. (Ct. of Common Pleas, Cumberland County, Pa.).
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 458 (Sen. Blumenthal):
A resolution designating April 11, 2018, as the
"Sesquicentennial of Connecticut's Navy Installation".
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Wednesday, April 11)
PN1395:
Patrick Pizzella, of Virginia, to be Deputy
Secretary of Labor
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 48. Record Vote Number:
68
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Considered by Senate.
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote 4/12/2018.
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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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 48. Record Vote Number:
67
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Perdue, at
6:54 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
9:15 a.m. tomorrow.
