Mr. Rand Paul, from the Commonwealth of Kentucky, called the
Senate to order at 9:30 a.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and Mr.
Paul 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, November 28)
H.R. 6651 (Rep. Smith):
To extend certain authorities relating to United
States efforts to combat HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria globally, and
for other purposes.
--
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
S.J.Res. 54 (Sen. Sanders):
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United
States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Republic of Yemen that have not
been authorized by Congress.
--
Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations made
pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1546a.
--
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Yea-Nay
Vote. 63 - 37. Record Vote Number:
250
--
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders.
Calendar No. 682.
S.Res. 501 (Sen. Casey):
A resolution recognizing threats to freedom of the
press and expression around the world and reaffirming freedom of the press
as a priority in efforts of the Government of the United States to promote
democracy and good governance.
--
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended
preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 710 (Sen. Collins):
A resolution supporting Lights On Afterschool, a
national celebration of afterschool programs held on October 25, 2018
.
--
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without
amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Wednesday, November 28)
PN1412:
Thomas Alvin Farr, of North Carolina, to be United
States District Judge for the Eastern District of North
Carolina
--
Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 50. Record Vote
Number:
249
--
By roll call vote - yeas 50, nays 50, the Vice President then
voting yea, the motion was agreed to.
--
By unanimous consent agreement, debate 11/28/2018.
--
By unanimous consent agreement, debate 11/29/2018.
PN2049:
Karen Dunn Kelley, of Pennsylvania, to be Deputy
Secretary of Commerce
--
Considered by Senate.
--
Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 62 - 38. Record Vote
Number:
248
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Portman, at 7:10
p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until 10 a.m.
tomorrow.
