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 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, May 2)
S.Res. 189 (Sen. Blumenthal):
A resolution commending and congratulating the
Quinnipiac University men's hockey team for winning the 2023 National
Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Men's Hockey National
Championship.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 190 (Sen. Young):
A resolution commemorating and supporting the
goals of "World Quantum Day".
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Tuesday, May 2)
PN96:
Robert Kirsch, of New Jersey, to be United States
District Judge for the District of New Jersey
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 57 - 42. Record Vote Number:
103
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 57 - 42. Record Vote Number:
105
PN97:
Michael Farbiarz, of New Jersey, to be United
States District Judge for the District of New Jersey
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Considered by Senate.
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 65 - 34. Record Vote Number:
102
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 65 - 34. Record Vote Number:
104
PN180:
Orelia Eleta Merchant, of New York, to be United
States District Judge for the Eastern District of New
York
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 48. Record Vote Number:
106
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Considered by Senate.
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote 5/3/2023.
Adjournment
Under the authority of the order of today, at 6:56 p.m,
the Presiding Officer (Mr. Warnock in the chair) declared the
Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until 10 a.m. tomorrow.
