The President pro tempore called the Senate to order at 10 a
.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 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 15)
S.Res. 178 (Sen. Feinstein):
A resolution recognizing and supporting the goals
and ideals of National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month
.
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Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by
Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Wednesday, May 15)
PN111:
Brian J. Bulatao, of Texas, to be an Under
Secretary of State (Management)
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote 5/16/2019.
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 90 - 5. Record Vote Number:
112
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Considered by Senate.
PN254:
Wendy Vitter, of Louisiana, to be United States
District Judge for the Eastern District of Louisiana
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote 5/16/2019.
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 45. Record Vote Number:
111
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Considered by Senate.
PN373:
Kenneth Kiyul Lee, of California, to be United
States Circuit Judge for the Ninth Circuit
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 45. Record Vote Number:
110
PN526:
Jeffrey A. Rosen, of Virginia, to be Deputy
Attorney General
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote 5/16/2019.
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 44. Record Vote Number:
113
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Considered by Senate.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Gardner, at
7:30 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
10 a.m. tomorrow.
