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, April 27, 2023, the Journal
of the proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.
Certain Procedures Dispensed With
Pursuant to the order of Thursday, April 27, 2023,
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 (Monday, May 1)
S.Res. 187 (Sen. Klobuchar):
A resolution authorizing the taking of a
photograph in the Senate Chamber.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by
Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Monday, May 1)
PN39:
Geeta Rao Gupta, of Virginia, to be Ambassador at
Large for Global Women's Issues
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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.
PN68:
Colleen Joy Shogan, of Pennsylvania, to be
Archivist of the United States
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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.
PN89:
Anthony Devos Johnstone, of Montana, to be United
States Circuit Judge for the Ninth Circuit
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 45. Record Vote Number:
101
PN163:
Wesley L. Hsu, of California, to be United States
District Judge for the Central 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.
PN289:
LaShonda A. Hunt, of Illinois, to be United States
District Judge for the Northern District of Illinois
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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 Mr. Schumer, at
7:15 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
10 a.m. tomorrow.
