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.
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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.