Ms. Tammy Duckworth, from the State of Illinois, called the
Senate to order at 3 p.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and the Acting
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 Thursday, September 12, 2024, the
Journal of the proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.
Certain Procedures Dispensed With
Pursuant to the order of Thursday, September 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 (Monday, September
16)
S.Res. 817 (Sen. Cardin):
A resolution designating the week beginning
September 8, 2024, as "National Direct Support Professionals Recognition
Week".
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 818 (Sen. Carper):
A resolution expressing support for and
celebrating the 80th anniversary of the Servicemen's Readjustment Act of
1944.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 819 (Sen. King):
A resolution designating September 25, 2024, as
"National Lobster Day".
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 820 (Sen. Whitehouse):
A resolution expressing support for the
designation of the week of September 21 through September 28, 2024, as
"National Estuaries Week".
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 821 (Sen. Reed):
A resolution expressing support for designation of
the week of September 15 through 21, 2024, as "National Adult Education and
Family Literacy Week".
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Monday, September 16)
PN1573:
Rebecca L. Pennell, of Washington, to be United
States District Judge for the Eastern District of
Washington
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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.
PN1574:
Kevin Gafford Ritz, of Tennessee, to be United
States Circuit Judge for the Sixth Circuit
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 - 46. Record Vote Number:
240
PN1649:
Michelle Williams Court, 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.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Schumer, at
8:00 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
10 a.m. tomorrow.
