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 Thursday, October 28, 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 28, 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, November 1)
S. 4 (Sen. Leahy):
A bill to amend the Voting Rights Act of 1965 to
revise the criteria for determining which States and political subdivisions
are subject to section 4 of the Act, 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. 1064 (Sen. Menendez):
A bill to advance the strategic alignment of
United States diplomatic tools toward the realization of free, fair, and
transparent elections in Nicaragua and to reaffirm the commitment of the
United States to protect the fundamental freedoms and human rights of the
people of Nicaragua, and for other purposes.
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Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
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Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
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Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
S.Amdt. 4132 (Sen. Menendez):
In the nature of a substitute.
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Amendment SA 4132 proposed by Senator Schumer for Senator Menendez.
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Amendment SA 4132 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Monday, November 1)
PN364:
Jonathan Davidson, of Maryland, to be Deputy Under
Secretary of the Treasury
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Considered by Senate.
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote 11/2/2021.
PN806:
Toby J. Heytens, of Virginia, to be United States
Circuit Judge for the Fourth Circuit
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 43. Record Vote Number:
450
PN998:
Beth Robinson, of Vermont, to be United States
Circuit Judge for the Second Circuit
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 45. Record Vote Number:
449
Adjournment
Under the authority of the order of today, at 7:55 p.m,
the Presiding Officer (Ms. Smith in the chair) declared the Senate
adjourned, under its order of today, until 10 a.m. tomorrow.
