The President pro tempore called the Senate to order at 10 a.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and the President pro tempore 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
The following transactions of morning business occurred on today.
Legislative Business (Tuesday, April 14)
S.Res. 669 (Sen. Grassley):
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of
"Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism Awareness Month".
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Tuesday, April 14)
PN787-1:
Andrew B. Davis, of Texas, to be United States
District Judge for the Western District of Texas
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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.
PN787-3:
John Thomas Shepherd, of Arkansas, to be United
States District Judge for the Western District of
Arkansas
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 46. Record Vote Number:
76
PN787-5:
Christopher R. Wolfe, of Texas, to be United
States District Judge for the Western District of Texas
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By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII
waived.
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 45. Record Vote Number:
77
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 47. Record Vote Number:
78
Recess
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Barrasso, at
5:52 p.m., the Senate recessed, under its order of today, until 10
a.m. tomorrow.
