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, July 7, 2022, the Journal of
the proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.
Certain Procedures Dispensed With
Pursuant to the order of Thursday, July 7, 2022,
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, July 11)
H.R. 4346 (Rep. Ryan):
A bill making appropriations for Legislative
Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for other
purposes.
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Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to
Senate amendment.
Executive Business (Monday, July 11)
PN1185:
Ashish S. Vazirani, of Maryland, to be a Deputy
Under Secretary of Defense
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Considered by Senate.
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 67 - 20. Record Vote Number:
243
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate 7/12/2022.
PN1526:
Owen Edward Herrnstadt, of Maryland, to be a
Member of the Board of Directors of the Export-Import Bank of the United
States for a term expiring January 20, 2025
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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.
PN1671:
Julianna Michelle Childs, of South Carolina, to be
United States Circuit Judge for the District of Columbia
Circuit
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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.
PN1834:
Kate Elizabeth Heinzelman, of New York, to be
General Counsel of the Central Intelligence Agency
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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
Under the authority of the order of today, at 6:51 p.m,
the Presiding Officer (Mr. Heinrich in the chair) declared the
Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until 10 a.m. tomorrow.