The President pro tempore called the Senate to order at 3 p.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 Friday, November 27, 2020, the Journal
of the proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.
Certain Procedures Dispensed With
Pursuant to the order of Friday, November 27, 2020,
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 (Monday, November 30)
H.R. 6395 (Rep. Smith):
To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2021
for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military
construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to
prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other
purposes.
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Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House requests a
conference.
S.Res. 753 (Sen. Feinstein):
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of
National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
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Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by
Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Monday, November 30)
PN1423:
Christopher Waller, of Minnesota, to be a Member
of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System for a term of
fourteen years from February 1, 2016
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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.
PN1913:
Liam P. Hardy, of Virginia, to be a Judge of the
United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces for the term of fifteen
years to expire on the date prescribed by law
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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.
PN2094:
Taylor B. McNeel, of Mississippi, to be United
States District Judge for the Southern District of
Mississippi
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Considered by Senate.
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By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII
waived.
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 36. Record Vote Number:
240
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote 12/1/2020.
PN2154:
Mark C. Christie, of Virginia, to be a Member of
the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission for a term expiring June 30,
2025
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
PN2155:
Allison Clements, of Ohio, to be a Member of the
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission for a term expiring June 30,
2024
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. McConnell, at
6:33 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
10 a.m. tomorrow.
