Mr. Alex Padilla, from the State of California, called the
Senate to order at 11 a.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and Mr.
Padilla 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, February
14)
S.Res. 60 (Sen. Scott, of FL):
A resolution honoring the memories of the victims
of the senseless attack at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on February
14, 2018.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 61 (Sen. Grassley):
A resolution designating March 3, 2023, as
"National Speech and Debate Education Day".
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 62 (Sen. Braun):
A resolution recognizing the Little Sisters of the
Poor of Indianapolis on its 150th Anniversary.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 63 (Sen. Booker):
A resolution celebrating Black History Month.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Voice Vote.
S.Res. 64 (Sen. Schumer):
A resolution to authorize testimony and
representation in United States v. GossJankowski.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Tuesday, February 14)
PN71:
Adrienne C. Nelson, of Oregon, to be United States
District Judge for the District of Oregon
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 44. Record Vote Number:
16
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Considered by Senate.
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote 2/15/2023.
PN72:
Matthew L. Garcia, of New Mexico, to be United
States District Judge for the District of New Mexico
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 54 - 45. Record Vote Number:
14
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 46. Record Vote Number:
15
PN74:
Lindsay C. Jenkins, of Illinois, to be United
States District Judge for the Northern District of
Illinois
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 58 - 41. Record Vote Number:
12
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 59 - 40. Record Vote Number:
13
PN79:
Gina R. Mendez-Miro, of Puerto Rico, to be United
States District Judge for the District of Puerto Rico
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 54 - 45. Record Vote Number:
11
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Schumer, at
7:03 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
10 a.m. tomorrow.
