Ms. Mazie K. Hirono, from the State of Hawaii, called the
Senate to order at 3 p.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and Ms. Hirono
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 Thursday, September 9, 2021, the
Journal of the proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.
Certain Procedures Dispensed With
Pursuant to the order of Thursday, September 9, 2021,
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 (Monday, September 13)
PN127:
James Richard Kvaal, of Massachusetts, to be Under
Secretary of Education
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Considered by Senate.
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 55 - 37. Record Vote Number:
359
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate 9/14/2021.
PN268:
Brian A. Nichols, of Rhode Island, to be an
Assistant Secretary of State (Western Hemisphere
Affairs)
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
PN273:
Brett M. Holmgren, of Minnesota, to be an
Assistant Secretary of State (Intelligence and
Research)
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
PN551:
Donald Lu, of California, to be Assistant
Secretary of State for South Asian Affairs
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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. Schumer, at
6:31 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
10 a.m. tomorrow.
