The President pro tempore called the Senate to order at 12
noon, 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, August
15)
S. 717 (Sen. Sullivan):
To promote pro bono legal services as a critical
way in which to empower survivors of domestic violence.
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Senate agreed to the House amendment to the Senate bill by Unanimous
Consent.
Executive Business (Wednesday, August 15)
PN1895:
A. Marvin Quattlebaum, Jr., of South Carolina, to
be United States Circuit Judge for the Fourth Circuit
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Considered by Senate.
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 68 - 21. Record Vote Number:
182
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate 8/15/2018.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. McConnell, at
6:34 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
9:30 a.m. tomorrow.
