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Senate Floor Activity - Monday, October 7, 2013


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
-- Considered by Senate.
-- 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
-- Considered by Senate.
-- 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.