Mr. Angus S. King, Jr., from the State of Maine, called the
Senate to order at 2 p.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and Mr. King
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 Saturday, October 5, 2013, the Journal
of the proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.
Certain Procedures Dispensed With
Pursuant to the order of Saturday, October 5, 2013,
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 Saturday, October 5, 2013,
the Senate proceeded to a period for the transaction of morning business.
Executive Business (Monday, October 7)
PN384:
Colin Stirling Bruce, of Illinois, to be United
States District Judge for the Central District of
Illinois
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 96 - 0. Record Vote Number:
212
PN385:
Sara Lee Ellis, of Illinois, to be United States
District Judge for the Northern District of Illinois
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mrs. Boxer, at
7:13 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
10 a.m. tomorrow.