Mr. Peter Welch, from the State of Vermont, called the Senate
to order at 3 p.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and Mr. Welch 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 Friday, March 10, 2023, the Journal of
the proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.
Certain Procedures Dispensed With
Pursuant to the order of Friday, March 10, 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.
Legislative Business (Tuesday, March 14)
S. 316 (Sen. Kaine):
A bill to repeal the authorizations for use of
military force against Iraq.
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Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.
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Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate.
Executive Business (Tuesday, March 14)
PN53:
Michael Alan Ratney, of Massachusetts, to be
Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
PN85:
Jessica G. L. Clarke, of New York, to be United
States District Judge for the Southern District of New
York
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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.
PN122:
Brent Neiman, of Illinois, to be a Deputy Under
Secretary of the Treasury
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Considered by Senate.
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 40. Record Vote Number:
53
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote 3/15/2023.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Peters, at
6:34 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
10 a.m. tomorrow.
