Mr. Christopher Murphy, from the State of Connecticut, called
the Senate to order at 2 p.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and Mr.
Murphy 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 (Monday, October 14)
S. 1569 (Sen. Reid):
To ensure the complete and timely payment of the
obligations of the United States Government until December 31, 2014
.
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Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.
Executive Business (Monday, October 14)
PN386:
Andrea R. Wood, 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.
PN409:
Madeline Hughes Haikala, of Alabama, to be United
States District Judge for the Northern District of
Alabama
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 90 - 0. Record Vote Number:
217
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Harry Reid,
at 6:11 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today,
until 10 a.m. tomorrow.
