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
The following transactions of morning business occurred on today.
Legislative Business (Tuesday, September
15)
H.Con.Res. 92 (Rep. Lofgren):
A concurrent resolution authorizing the printing
of a revised and updated version of the House document entitled "Women in
Congress, 1917-2006".
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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 696 (Sen. Blunt):
A resolution designating September 4, 2020, as
"National Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Day", and raising awareness
and understanding of polycystic kidney disease.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Tuesday, September 15)
PN1381:
Stanley Blumenfeld, of California, to be United
States District Judge for the Central District of
California
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 89 - 6. Record Vote Number:
171
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 92 - 4. Record Vote Number:
172
PN1383:
Mark C. Scarsi, of California, to be United States
District Judge for the Central District of California
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 83 - 12. Record Vote Number:
170
PN1531:
John W. Holcomb, of California, to be United
States District Judge for the Central District of
California
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 83 - 13. Record Vote Number:
173
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 83 - 12. Record Vote Number:
175
PN1538:
Todd Wallace Robinson, of California, to be United
States District Judge for the Southern District of
California
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 83 - 13. Record Vote Number:
174
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Considered by Senate.
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote 9/16/2020.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Moran, at
6:57 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
10 a.m. tomorrow.
