Mrs. Joni Ernst, from the State of Iowa, called the Senate to
order at 4 p.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and Mrs. Ernst 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, August 23, 2018, the Journal
of the proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.
Certain Procedures Dispensed With
Pursuant to the order of Thursday, August 23, 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, August 23, 2018,
the Senate proceeded to a period for the transaction of morning business.
Legislative Business (Monday, August 27)
S.Res. 619 (Sen. Flake):
A resolution relative to the death of the Honorable
John Sidney McCain, III, a Senator from the State of Arizona
.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Con.Res. 43 (Sen. Blunt):
A concurrent resolution providing for the use of
the catafalque situated in the Exhibition Hall of the Capitol Visitor Center
in connection with memorial services to be conducted in the rotunda of the
Capitol for the Honorable John Sidney McCain, III, late a Senator from the
State of Arizona.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by
Unanimous Consent.
S.Con.Res. 44 (Sen. Blunt):
A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of the
rotunda of the Capitol for the lying in state of the remains of the late
Honorable John Sidney McCain, III.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by
Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Monday, August 27)
PN602:
Lynn A. Johnson, of Colorado, to be Assistant
Secretary for Family Support, Department of Health and Human
Services
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Considered by Senate.
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By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII
waived.
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 60 - 28. Record Vote Number:
194
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate 8/28/2018.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. McConnell, at
6:54 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
10 a.m. tomorrow.
