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 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 16)
H.R. 7888 (Rep. Lee):
A bill to reform the Foreign Intelligence
Surveillance Act of 1978.
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Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.
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Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate.
S.Res. 645 (Sen. King):
A resolution designating the week of April 20
through April 28, 2024, as "National Park Week".
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 646 (Sen. Lankford):
A resolution honoring the life and legacy of
Lieutenant General Thomas P. Stafford.
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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 16)
PN1252:
Ramona Villagomez Manglona, of the Northern
Mariana Islands, to be Judge for the District Court for the Northern
Mariana Islands for a term of ten years
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 96 - 2. Record Vote Number:
127
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Sanders, at
7:26 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
10 a.m. tomorrow.