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, May 26, 2023,  the Journal of 
the proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date. 
Certain Procedures Dispensed With
Pursuant to the order of Friday, May 26, 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 (Tuesday, May 30)
 PN455:
        Darrel James Papillion, of Louisiana, to be United 
States District Judge for the Eastern District of 
Louisiana
 
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 59 - 31. Record Vote Number: 
133
 
Recess
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Schumer, at  
6:56 p.m., the Senate recessed, under its order of today, until 10 
a.m. tomorrow.