Mr. Raphael G. Warnock, from the State of Georgia, called the
Senate to order at 10 a.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and Mr.
Warnock 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 Tuesday, March 12, 2024, the Journal
of the proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.
Certain Procedures Dispensed With
Pursuant to the order of Tuesday, March 12, 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.
Legislative Business (Thursday, March 14)
H.Con.Res. 84 (Rep. Kuster):
A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of
Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to present
the Congressional Gold Medal collectively to the 23d Headquarters Special
Troops and the 3133d Signal Services Company, known collectively as the
"Ghost Army", in recognition of unique and highly distinguished service
during World War II.
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Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Executive Business (Thursday, March 14)
PN675:
Dennis B. Hankins, of Minnesota, to be Ambassador
to the Republic of Haiti
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 89 - 1. Record Vote Number:
92
PN1241:
Nicole G. Berner, of Maryland, to be United States
Circuit Judge for the Fourth Circuit
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Considered by Senate.
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 - 40. Record Vote Number:
93
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote 3/19/2024.
PN1245:
Edward Sunyol Kiel, of New Jersey, to be United
States District Judge for the District of New Jersey
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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.
PN1248:
Eumi K. Lee, of California, to be United States
District Judge for the Northern District of California
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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
Under the authority of the order of today, at 5:00 p.m,
the Presiding Officer (Mr. Fetterman in the chair) declared the
Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until 9:25 a.m.
tomorrow.
