The President pro tempore called the Senate to order at 9:30
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.
Legislative Business (Wednesday, September
11)
S. 178 (Sen. Rubio):
A bill to condemn gross human rights violations of
ethnic Turkic Muslims in Xinjiang, and calling for an end to arbitrary
detention, torture, and harassment of these communities inside and outside
China.
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Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 267 (Sen. Toomey):
A resolution recognizing the September 11th
National Memorial Trail as an important trail and greenway all individuals
should enjoy in honor of the heroes of September 11th.
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Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources 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, September
11)
PN104:
Stephen Akard, of Indiana, to be Director of the
Office of Foreign Missions, with the rank of Ambassador
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 90 - 2. Record Vote Number:
270
PN448:
Dale Cabaniss, of Virginia, to be Director of the
Office of Personnel Management for a term of four years
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 54 - 38. Record Vote Number:
271
PN453:
Stephanie L. Haines, of Pennsylvania, to be United
States District Judge for the Western District of
Pennsylvania
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 94 - 0. Record Vote Number:
276
PN505:
Jennifer D. Nordquist, of Virginia, to be United
States Executive Director of the International Bank for Reconstruction and
Development for a term of two years
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 94 - 0. Record Vote Number:
275
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Considered by Senate.
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote 9/12/2019.
PN524:
Ada E. Brown, of Texas, to be United States
District Judge for the Northern District of Texas
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 80 - 13. Record Vote Number:
277
PN561:
Michelle Bowman, of Kansas, to be a Member of the
Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System for a term of fourteen
years from February 1, 2020
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Considered by Senate.
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 62 - 31. Record Vote Number:
273
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote 9/12/2019.
PN566:
Steven D. Grimberg, of Georgia, to be United
States District Judge for the Northern District of
Georgia
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 75 - 18. Record Vote Number:
278
PN611:
Thomas Peter Feddo, of Virginia, to be Assistant
Secretary of the Treasury for Investment Security
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 92 - 1. Record Vote Number:
274
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Considered by Senate.
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote 9/12/2019.
PN631:
James Byrne, of Virginia, to be Deputy Secretary
of Veterans Affairs
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 81 - 11. Record Vote Number:
272
PN774:
Stephanie A. Gallagher, of Maryland, to be United
States District Judge for the District of Maryland
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
PN779:
Mary S. McElroy, of Rhode Island, to be United
States District Judge for the District of Rhode Island
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
PN782:
Steven C. Seeger, of Illinois, to be United States
District Judge for the Northern District of Illinois
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 90 - 1. Record Vote Number:
279
