Mr. Ben Ray Lujan, from the State of New Mexico, called the
Senate to order at 10 a.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and Mr. Lujan
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 (Wednesday, September
7)
S.Res. 737 (Sen. Klobuchar):
A resolution designating August 10, 2022, as
"Toxic Exposure Awareness Day".
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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.
Executive Business (Wednesday, September
7)
PN1502:
Andre B. Mathis, of Tennessee, to be United States
Circuit Judge for the Sixth Circuit
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 - 45. Record Vote Number:
328
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Considered by Senate.
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate 9/8/2022.
PN1965:
John Z. Lee, of Illinois, to be United States
Circuit Judge for the Seventh Circuit
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 44. Record Vote Number:
327
Adjournment
Under the authority of the order of today, at 5:57 p.m,
the Presiding Officer (Ms. Smith in the chair) declared the Senate
adjourned, under its order of today, until 10 a.m. tomorrow.
