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 (Wednesday, September
23)
S.Con.Res. 46 (Sen. Blumenthal):
A concurrent resolution to correct the enrollment
of S. 2330.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by
Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Wednesday, September
23)
PN1314:
John Charles Hinderaker, of Arizona, to be United
States District Judge for the District of Arizona
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Considered by Senate.
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 71 - 26. Record Vote Number:
190
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 70 - 27. Record Vote Number:
191
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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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 54 - 42. Record Vote Number:
193
PN1922:
Roderick C. Young, of Virginia, to be United
States District Judge for the Eastern District of
Virginia
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 93 - 3. Record Vote Number:
192
Adjournment
Under the authority of the order of today, at 7:16 p.m,
the Presiding Officer (Mrs. Blackburn in the chair) declared the
Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until 10 a.m. tomorrow.
