Ms. Jacky Rosen, from the State of Nevada, called the Senate
to order at 10 a.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and Ms. Rosen 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 yesterday, the Journal of the
proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.
Certain Procedures Dispensed With
Pursuant to the order of yesterday,
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 (Thursday, November
18)
H.R. 4350 (Rep. Smith):
To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2022
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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Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate.
Executive Business (Thursday, November 18)
PN546:
Lee Satterfield, of South Carolina, to be an
Assistant Secretary of State (Educational and Cultural
Affairs)
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
PN736:
Julianne Smith, of Michigan, to be United States
Permanent Representative on the Council of the North Atlantic Treaty
Organization, with the rank and status of Ambassador
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
PN779:
Jeffrey M. Hovenier, of Washington, to be
Ambassador to the Republic of Kosovo
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
PN1051:
Charles F. Sams III, of Oregon, to be Director of
the National Park Service
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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
10:14 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
10 a.m. tomorrow.
