Mr. Raphael G. Warnock, from the State of Georgia, called the
Senate to order at 10 a.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and Mr.
Warnock 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 (Tuesday, September
13)
S.Res. 759 (Sen. Markey):
A resolution honoring Boston Celtics legend Bill
Russell, 11-time National Basketball Association champion, first Black head
coach of the National Basketball Association, and civil rights activist
.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 760 (Sen. Peters):
A resolution expressing support for the
designation of the week of September 11 through September 17 as "Patriot
Week".
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 761 (Sen. Hyde-Smith):
A resolution designating the week of September 18
through September 24, 2022, as "Gold Star Families Remembrance Week"
.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 762 (Sen. Shaheen):
A resolution honoring the life and accomplishments
of Queen Elizabeth II and expressing condolences to her family and the
United Kingdom on her passing.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Tuesday, September 13)
PN1256:
Bruce I. Turner, of Colorado, for the rank of
Ambassador during his tenure of service as U.S. Representative to the
Conference on Disarmament
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
PN1684:
Arianna J. Freeman, of Pennsylvania, to be United
States Circuit Judge for the Third Circuit
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Considered by Senate.
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Not confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 50. Record Vote Number:
333
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Motion by Senator Schumer to reconsider to reconsider the vote (Record Vote
No. 333) by which the nomination was not confirmed entered in Senate.
PN1852:
Miriam L. Lafferty, in the Coast Guard, to be Rear
Admiral
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
PN2083:
Rear Adm. Miriam L. Lafferty, in the Coast Guard,
to be Rear Admiral (Upper Half)
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
PN2140:
Lara E. Montecalvo, of Rhode Island, to be United
States Circuit Judge for the First Circuit
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 45. Record Vote Number:
334
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Considered by Senate.
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate 9/14/2022.
PN2212:
E. Martin Estrada, of California, to be United
States Attorney for the Central District of California for the term of four
years
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
PN2214:
Gregory J. Haanstad, of Wisconsin, to be United
States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin for the term of four
years
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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. Whitehouse,
at 6:20 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today,
until 10 a.m. tomorrow.
