Mr. Kevin Cramer, from the State of North Dakota, called the
Senate to order at 10 a.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and Mr. Cramer
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.
Legislative Business (Wednesday, May 1)
S.Res. 180 (Sen. Lankford):
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate
that, during Public Service Recognition Week, public servants should be
commended for their dedication and continued service to the United States
.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 181 (Sen. Hassan):
A resolution supporting the designation of the
week of April 8 through April 12, 2019, as "National Specialized
Instructional Support Personnel Appreciation Week".
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Voice Vote.
Executive Business (Wednesday, May 1)
PN212:
Raul M. Arias-Marxuach, of Puerto Rico, to be
United States District Judge for the District of Puerto
Rico
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate 5/2/2019.
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 95 - 5. Record Vote Number:
89
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Considered by Senate.
PN217:
J. Campbell Barker, of Texas, to be United States
District Judge for the Eastern District of Texas
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 47. Record Vote Number:
85
PN223:
Andrew Lynn Brasher, of Alabama, to be United
States District Judge for the Middle District of
Alabama
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number:
86
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number:
87
PN250:
Rodolfo Armando Ruiz II, of Florida, to be United
States District Judge for the Southern District of
Florida
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate 5/2/2019.
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 89 - 10. Record Vote Number:
88
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Considered by Senate.
PN257:
Joshua Wolson, of Pennsylvania, to be United
States District Judge for the Eastern District of
Pennsylvania
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate 5/2/2019.
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 64 - 35. Record Vote Number:
90
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Considered by Senate.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. McConnell, at
6:18 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
9:30 a.m. tomorrow.
