Mr. Thom Tillis, from the State of North Carolina, called the
Senate to order at 9:30 a.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and Mr.
Tillis 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 (Thursday, May 9)
S.Res. 199 (Sen. Peters):
A resolution honoring the life and legacy of Judge
Damon Jerome Keith.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 200 (Sen. Blunt):
A resolution authorizing the taking of a
photograph in the Senate Chamber.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by
Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Thursday, May 9)
PN111:
Brian J. Bulatao, of Texas, to be an Under
Secretary of State (Management)
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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.
PN245:
Michael H. Park, of New York, to be United States
Circuit Judge for the Second Circuit
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 41. Record Vote Number:
106
PN253:
Michael J. Truncale, of Texas, to be United States
District Judge for the Eastern District of Texas
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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.
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate 5/13/2019.
PN254:
Wendy Vitter, of Louisiana, to be United States
District Judge for the Eastern District of Louisiana
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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.
PN373:
Kenneth Kiyul Lee, of California, to be United
States Circuit Judge for the Ninth Circuit
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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. McConnell, at
3:45 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
3 p.m. on Monday, May 13, 2019.
