The President pro tempore called the Senate to order at 10 a.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 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 (Thursday, February
2)
H.Con.Res. 11 (Rep. Scalise):
A concurrent resolution providing for a joint
session of Congress to receive a message from the President.
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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
S.Res. 27 (Sen. Peters):
A resolution designating February 1, 2023, as
"Blue Star Mother's Day".
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 28 (Sen. Cantwell):
A resolution commemorating the 20-year anniversary
of the loss of Space Shuttle Columbia.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 29 (Sen. Tester):
A resolution designating the week beginning
February 5, 2023, as "National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week".
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 30 (Sen. Schumer):
A resolution to constitute the majority party's
membership on certain committees for the One Hundred Eighteenth Congress,
or until their successors are chosen.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by
Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 31 (Sen. McConnell):
A resolution to constitute the minority party's
membership on certain committees for the One Hundred Eighteenth Congress,
or until their successors are chosen.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by
Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Thursday, February 2)
PN61:
Joseph Lee Falk, of Florida, to be a Member of the
Board of Directors of the United States Institute of Peace for a term of
four years
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 60 - 37. Record Vote Number:
5
PN88:
DeAndrea Gist Benjamin, of South Carolina, to be
United States Circuit Judge for the Fourth Circuit
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Reported by Senator Durbin, Committee on the Judiciary, without printed
report.
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Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Calendar No. 3.
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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.
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate 2/7/2023.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Schumer, at
4:02 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
11 a.m. tomorrow.
