The President pro tempore called the Senate to order at 2 p
.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 Thursday, February 28, 2013, the
Journal of the proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.
Certain Procedures Dispensed With
Pursuant to the order of Thursday, February 28, 2013,
the morning hour being deemed expired, and the times for the recognition
of the two leaders being reserved.
Transaction of Morning Business
Pursuant to the order of Thursday, February 28, 2013,
the Senate proceeded to a period for the transaction of morning business.
Executive Business (Monday, March 4)
PN2:
Caitlin Joan Halligan, of New York, to be United
States Circuit Judge for the District of Columbia
Circuit
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Motion to proceed to nomination considered in Senate.
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Cloture motion presented in Senate.
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By unanimous consent agreement, that with respect to the cloture motion
filed, the mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII be waived.
PN11:
Pamela Ki Mai Chen, of New York, to be United
States District Judge for the Eastern District of New
York
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
PN15:
Katherine Polk Failla, of New York, to be United
States District Judge for the Southern District of New
York
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 91 - 0. Record Vote Number:
28
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Harry Reid,
at 6:32 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today,
until 10 a.m. tomorrow.
