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, July 11)
S.Res. 284 (Sen. Gillibrand):
A resolution expressing support for the
designation of June 2023 as "National Dairy Month" to recognize the
important role dairy plays in a healthy diet and the exceptional work of
dairy producers in being stewards of the land and livestock.
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Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry discharged by
Unanimous Consent.
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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by
Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 289 (Sen. Feinstein):
A resolution expressing support for the
designation of July 2023 as "American Grown Flower Month".
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 290 (Sen. Braun):
A resolution honoring the life of Oliver Hazard
Perry Morton.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Tuesday, July 11)
PN70:
Rosemarie Hidalgo, of the District of Columbia, to
be Director of the Violence Against Women Office, Department of
Justice
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 42. Record Vote Number:
175
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 42. Record Vote Number:
177
PN81:
Tiffany M. Cartwright, of Washington, to be United
States District Judge for the Western District of
Washington
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 42. Record Vote Number:
179
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Considered by Senate.
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By unanimous consent agreement, vote 7/12/2023.
PN168:
Kymberly Kathryn Evanson, of Washington, to be
United States District Judge for the Western District of
Washington
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 42. Record Vote Number:
176
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 42. Record Vote Number:
178
PN382:
Xochitl Torres Small, of New Mexico, to be Deputy
Secretary of Agriculture
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 84 - 8. Record Vote Number:
174
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Schumer, at
7:15 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
10 a.m. tomorrow.
