The President pro tempore called the Senate to order at 3 p.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and the President pro tempore 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, December 1, 2022, the
Journal of the proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.
Certain Procedures Dispensed With
Pursuant to the order of Thursday, December 1, 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, December 5)
S.Res. 858 (Sen. Klobuchar):
A resolution expressing support for the goals of
National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month by promoting national
awareness of adoption and the children awaiting families, celebrating
children and families involved in adoption, and encouraging the people of
the United States to secure safety, permanency, and well-being for all
children.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Monday, December 5)
PN2192:
Doris L. Pryor, of Indiana, 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. 60 - 31. Record Vote Number:
373
PN2261:
Dana M. Douglas, of Louisiana, to be United States
Circuit Judge for the Fifth 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.
PN2314:
Frances Kay Behm, of Michigan, to be United States
District Judge for the Eastern District of Michigan
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Considered by Senate.
PN2315:
Tamika R. Montgomery-Reeves, of Delaware, to be
United States Circuit Judge for the Third 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.
PN2438:
Jeffery Paul Hopkins, of Ohio, to be United States
District Judge for the Southern District of Ohio
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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
By unanimous consent, on the request of Ms. Cortez Masto,
at 7:12 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today,
until 10 a.m. tomorrow.
