Ms. Tammy Duckworth, from the State of Illinois, called the
Senate to order at 3 p.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and Ms.
Duckworth 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, June 8, 2023, the Journal of
the proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.
Certain Procedures Dispensed With
Pursuant to the order of Thursday, June 8, 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, June 12)
PN83:
Nusrat Jahan Choudhury, of New York, to be United
States District Judge for the Eastern 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.
PN86:
Dale E. Ho, 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.
PN90:
Julie Rikelman, of Massachusetts, to be United
States Circuit Judge for the First Circuit
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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.
PN138:
Elizabeth Allen, of New York, to be Under
Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy
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Considered by Senate.
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 66 - 29. Record Vote Number:
153
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate 6/13/2023.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Ms. Smith, at
6:32 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
10 a.m. tomorrow.
