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.
Executive Business (Tuesday, September 22)
PN1348:
Edward Hulvey Meyers, of Maryland, to be a Judge
of the United States Court of Federal Claims for a term of fifteen
years
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 66 - 27. Record Vote Number:
185
PN1691:
Andrea R. Lucas, of Virginia, to be a Member of
the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission for a term expiring July 1,
2025
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 44. Record Vote Number:
186
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 44. Record Vote Number:
187
PN1693:
Jocelyn Samuels, of Maryland, to be a Member of
the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission for a term expiring July 1,
2021
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote 9/23/2020.
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Cloture motion withdrawn by unanimous consent in Senate.
PN1694:
Keith E. Sonderling, of Florida, to be a Member of
the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission for a term expiring July 1,
2024
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Considered by Senate.
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 41. Record Vote Number:
188
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 42. Record Vote Number:
189
Adjournment
Under the authority of the order of today, at 11:22 p.m,
the Presiding Officer (Mr. Hoeven in the chair) declared the
Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until 10 a.m. tomorrow.
