The President pro tempore called the Senate to order at 12
noon, 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, November
10)
H.R. 8247 (Rep. Takano):
A bill to make certain improvements relating to
the transition of individuals to services from the Department of Veterans
Affairs, suicide prevention for veterans, and care and services for women
veterans, and for other purposes.
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Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
H.R. 8276 (Rep. Murphy):
A bill to authorize the President to posthumously
award the Medal of Honor to Alwyn C. Cashe for acts of valor during
Operation Iraqi Freedom.
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Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Tuesday, November 10)
PN1661:
James Ray Knepp II, of Ohio, to be United States
District Judge for the Northern District of Ohio
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 64 - 24. Record Vote Number:
226
PN1919:
Aileen Mercedes Cannon, of Florida, to be United
States District Judge for the Southern District of
Florida
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Motion to proceed to executive session to consideration of nomination
agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
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Cloture motion presented in Senate.
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By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII
waived.
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate 11/12/2020.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. McConnell, at
6:23 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
11 a.m. on Thursday, November 12, 2020.
