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 Saturday, October 2, 2021, the Journal
of the proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.
Certain Procedures Dispensed With
Pursuant to the order of Saturday, October 2, 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.
Legislative Business (Monday, October 4)
S. 1301 (Sen. Brown):
A bill to provide for the publication by the
Secretary of Health and Human Services of physical activity recommendations
for Americans.
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Cloture motion on the motion to concur in the House amendment to S. 1301
presented in Senate.
Executive Business (Monday, October 4)
PN560:
Jonathan Eugene Meyer, of Ohio, to be General
Counsel, Department of Homeland Security
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 47. Record Vote Number:
403
PN640:
Sarah A.L. Merriam, of Connecticut, to be United
States District Judge for the District of Connecticut
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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.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Schumer, at
6:51 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
10 a.m. tomorrow.
