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Senate Floor Activity - Thursday, December 27, 2018


Mr. Pat Roberts, from the State of Kansas, called the Senate to order at 4 p.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and Mr. Roberts 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 Monday, December 24, 2018, the Journal of the proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.

Certain Procedures Dispensed With

Pursuant to the order of Monday, December 24, 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 Monday, December 24, 2018, the Senate proceeded to a period for the transaction of morning business.

Legislative Business (Thursday, December 27)

H.R. 695 (Rep. Schiff): To amend the National Child Protection Act of 1993 to establish a voluntary national criminal history background check system and criminal history review program for certain individuals who, related to their employment, have access to children, the elderly, or individuals with disabilities, and for other purposes.
-- Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered).

Adjournment

By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Roberts, at 4:04 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until 10 a.m. on Monday, December 31, 2018.