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 14, 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 14, 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.
Executive Business (Monday, July 18)
PN1686:
Natasha C. Merle, of New York, to be United States
District Judge for the Eastern District of New York
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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 Rull XXII
waived.
PN1688:
Nina Nin-Yuen Wang, of Colorado, to be United
States District Judge for the District of Colorado
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Considered by Senate.
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 33. Record Vote Number:
256
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate 7/19/2022.
PN1969:
Gregory Brian Williams, of Delaware, to be United
States District Judge for the District of Delaware
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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 Rull XXII
waived.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Ms. Smith, at
6:32 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
10 a.m. tomorrow.
