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, May 16, 2024, the Journal of
the proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.
Certain Procedures Dispensed With
Pursuant to the order of Thursday, May 16, 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, May 20)
PN1212:
Melissa Griffin Dalton, of Virginia, to be Under
Secretary of the Air Force
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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.
PN1238:
Seth Robert Aframe, of New Hampshire, to be United
States Circuit Judge for the First Circuit
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 40. Record Vote Number:
172
PN1434:
Dena M. Coggins, of California, to be United
States District Judge for the Eastern 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
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Schumer, at
6:43 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
10 a.m. tomorrow.
