The President pro tempore called the Senate to order at 3 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 Friday, November 23, 2018, the Journal
of the proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.
Certain Procedures Dispensed With
Pursuant to the order of Friday, November 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 Friday, November 23, 2018,
the Senate proceeded to a period for the transaction of morning business.
Legislative Business (Monday, November 26)
S.Res. 687 (Sen. Warren):
A resolution congratulating the Boston Red Sox on
winning the 2018 World Series.
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Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by
Unanimous Consent.
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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by
Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 702 (Sen. Hoeven):
A resolution recognizing National Native American
Heritage Month and celebrating the heritages and cultures of Native
Americans and the contributions of Native Americans to the United States
.
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Senate Committee on Indian Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by
Voice Vote.
S.Res. 704 (Sen. Blunt):
A resolution expressing support for the goals of
National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month by promoting national
awareness of adoption and the children awaiting families, celebrating
children and families involved in adoption, and encouraging the people of
the United States to secure safety, permanency, and well-being for all
children.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 705 (Sen. Isakson):
A resolution designating December 3, 2018, as
"National Phenylketonuria Awareness Day".
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 706 (Sen. McConnell):
A resolution to authorize representation by the
Senate Legal Counsel in the case of Jacob R. Kent, et al., v. R.L. Vallee,
Inc., et al.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Monday, November 26)
PN889:
Stephen Alexander Vaden, of Tennessee, to be
General Counsel of the Department of Agriculture
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Considered by Senate.
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 45. Record Vote Number:
245
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. McConnell, at
6:24 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
10 a.m. tomorrow.
