Mr. Ben Sasse, from the State of Nebraska, called the Senate
to order at 10 a.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and Mr. Sasse 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
Pursuant to the order of yesterday,
the Senate proceeded to a period for the transaction of morning business.
Executive Business (Tuesday, October 3)
PN352:
Lee Francis Cissna, of Maryland, to be Director of
United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, Department of Homeland
Security
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Considered by Senate.
PN780:
Stephen Censky, of Missouri, to be Deputy Secretary
of Agriculture
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
PN835:
Halsey B. Frank, of Maine, to be United States
Attorney for the District of Maine for the term of four
years
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
PN836:
Jeffrey B. Jensen, of Missouri, to be United States
Attorney for the Eastern District of Missouri for the term of four
years
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
PN840:
D. Michael Hurst, Jr., of Mississippi, to be United
States Attorney for the Southern District of Mississippi for the term of
four years
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
PN856:
Ted McKinney, of Indiana, to be Under Secretary of
Agriculture for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
PN862:
Thomas L. Kirsch II, of Indiana, to be United
States Attorney for the Northern District of Indiana for the term of four
years
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
PN883:
William J. Powell, of West Virginia, to be United
States Attorney for the Northern District of West Virginia for the term of
four years
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. McConnell, at
6:24 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
9:30 a.m. tomorrow.
