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 Tuesday, February 7, 2023, the Journal
of the proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.
Certain Procedures Dispensed With
Pursuant to the order of Tuesday, February 7, 2023,
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 (Thursday, February 9)
PN71:
Adrienne C. Nelson, of Oregon, to be United States
District Judge for the District of Oregon
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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.
PN72:
Matthew L. Garcia, of New Mexico, to be United
States District Judge for the District of New Mexico
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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.
PN74:
Lindsay C. Jenkins, of Illinois, to be United
States District Judge for the Northern District of
Illinois
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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.
PN88:
DeAndrea Gist Benjamin, of South Carolina, to be
United States Circuit Judge for the Fourth Circuit
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 44. Record Vote Number:
7
PN92:
Cindy K. Chung, of Pennsylvania, to be United
States Circuit Judge for the Third Circuit
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Considered by Senate.
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 46. Record Vote Number:
8
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By unanimous consent agreement, vote 2/13/2023.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Peters, at
4:29 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
3 p.m. on Monday, February 13, 2023.
