Mrs. Marsha Blackburn, from the State of Tennessee, called
the Senate to order at 9:30 a.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and Mrs
. Blackburn 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 (Wednesday, May 22)
PN218:
Kenneth D. Bell, of North Carolina, to be United
States District Judge for the Western District of North
Carolina
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 55 - 43. Record Vote Number:
126
PN226:
Stephen R. Clark, Sr., of Missouri, to be United
States District Judge for the Eastern District of
Missouri
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 45. Record Vote Number:
124
PN243:
Carl J. Nichols, of the District of Columbia, to
be United States District Judge for the District of
Columbia
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 55 - 43. Record Vote Number:
125
PN244:
Howard C. Nielson, Jr., of Utah, to be United
States District Judge for the District of Utah
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 47. Record Vote Number:
123
Recess
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Cramer, at
7:12 p.m., the Senate recessed, under its order of today, until
9:30 a.m. tomorrow.
