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, March 2, 2023, the Journal
of the proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.
Certain Procedures Dispensed With
Pursuant to the order of Thursday, March 2, 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 (Monday, March 6)
PN27:
Daniel I. Werfel, of the District of Columbia, to
be Commissioner of Internal Revenue for the term expiring November 12,
2027
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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.
PN166:
Robert Stewart Ballou, of Virginia, to be United
States District Judge for the Western District of
Virginia
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Considered by Senate.
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 59 - 35. Record Vote Number:
40
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote 3/7/2023.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Schumer, at
6:43 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
10 a.m. tomorrow.
