The President pro tempore called the Senate to order at 10 a.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 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 (Wednesday, June 14)
H.Con.Res. 43 (Rep. Hoyer):
A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of the
Capitol Grounds for the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby.
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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
S.J.Res. 11 (Sen. Fischer):
A joint resolution providing for congressional
disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule
submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Control of
Air Pollution From New Motor Vehicles: Heavy-Duty Engine and Vehicle
Standards".
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Veto message received in Senate. Ordered held at the desk.
S.Res. 252 (Sen. Braun):
A resolution celebrating the 246th anniversary of
the creation of the flag of the United States and expressing support for
the Pledge of Allegiance.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 253 (Sen. Heinrich):
A resolution designating June 16, 2023, as
National Service and Conservation Corps Day.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Wednesday, June 14)
PN83:
Nusrat Jahan Choudhury, 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. 50 - 47. Record Vote Number:
163
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Considered by Senate.
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote 6/15/2023.
PN86:
Dale E. Ho, of New York, to be United States
District Judge for the Southern District of New York
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 49. Record Vote Number:
160
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 49. Record Vote Number:
162
PN177:
P. Casey Pitts, of California, to be United States
District Judge for the Northern District of California
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Considered by Senate.
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 46. Record Vote Number:
159
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 46. Record Vote Number:
161
PN191:
Stephen K. Eberle, of Pennsylvania, to be United
States Marshal for the Western District of Pennsylvania for the term of
four years
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
Adjournment
Under the authority of the order of today, at 6:24 p.m,
the Presiding Officer (Mr. Ossoff in the chair) declared the
Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until 10 a.m. tomorrow.
