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, October 14, 2021, the
Journal of the proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.
Certain Procedures Dispensed With
Pursuant to the order of Thursday, October 14, 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 18)
S. 2747 (Sen. Klobuchar):
A bill to expand Americans' access to the ballot
box and reduce the influence of big money in politics, and for other
purposes.
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Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.
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Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate.
S.Res. 417 (Sen. Menendez):
A resolution recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month
and celebrating the heritage and culture of Latinos in the United States
and the immense contributions of Latinos to the United States.
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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.
S.Res. 420 (Sen. Durbin):
A resolution relating to the death of the
Honorable Adlai Ewing Stevenson III, former Senator for the State of
Illinois.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 421 (Sen. Feinstein):
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of
National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Monday, October 18)
PN561:
Christine P. O'Hearn, of New Jersey, to be United
States District Judge for the District of New Jersey
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Considered by Senate.
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate 10/19/2021.
PN566:
Gustavo A. Gelpi, of Puerto Rico, to be United
States Circuit Judge for the First Circuit
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 41. Record Vote Number:
414
PN572:
Catherine Elizabeth Lhamon, of California, to be
Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, Department of
Education
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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
6:57 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
10 a.m. tomorrow.
