Ms. Tammy Duckworth, from the State of Illinois, called the
Senate to order at 3 p.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and Ms.
Duckworth 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 Thursday, January 18, 2024, the
Journal of the proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.
Certain Procedures Dispensed With
Pursuant to the order of Thursday, January 18, 2024,
the morning hour being deemed expired, and the times for the recognition
of the two leaders being reserved.
Transaction of Morning Business
The following transactions of morning business occurred on today.
Executive Business (Monday, January 22)
PN15:
Christopher Koos, of Illinois, to be a Director of
the Amtrak Board of Directors for a term of five years
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Considered by Senate.
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 82 - 7. Record Vote Number:
13
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate 1/23/2024.
PN1130:
Jacquelyn D. Austin, of South Carolina, to be
United States District Judge for the District of South
Carolina
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Motion to proceed to executive session to consideration of nomination
agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
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Cloture motion presented in Senate.
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By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII
waived.
PN1242:
Cristal C. Brisco, of Indiana, to be United States
District Judge for the Northern District of Indiana
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Motion to proceed to executive session to consideration of nomination
agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
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Cloture motion presented in Senate.
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By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII
waived.
PN1250:
Gretchen S. Lund, of Indiana, to be United States
District Judge for the Northern District of Indiana
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Motion to proceed to executive session to consideration of nomination
agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
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Cloture motion presented in Senate.
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By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII
waived.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Ms. Smith, at
6:35 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
10 a.m. tomorrow.
