Ms. Margaret Wood Hassan, from the State of New Hampshire,
called the Senate to order at 10 a.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and
Ms. Hassan 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, July 12)
S. 2226 (Sen. Reed):
An original bill to authorize appropriations for
fiscal year 2024 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for
military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of
Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and
for other purposes.
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Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.
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By Senator Reed from Committee on Armed Services filed written report.
Report No. 118-58.
S.Res. 291 (Sen. Bennet):
A resolution commending and congratulating the
Denver Nuggets on their championship victory in the 2023 National
Basketball Association Finals.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 292 (Sen. Braun):
A resolution congratulating the Fighting Irish of
the University of Notre Dame men's lacrosse team for winning the 2023
National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Men's Lacrosse 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. 293 (Sen. Booker):
A resolution designating June 12, 2023, as "Women
Veterans Appreciation 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, July 12)
PN64:
Kalpana Kotagal, of Ohio, to be a Member of the
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission for a term expiring July 1,
2027
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 50. Record Vote Number:
183
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Considered by Senate.
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate 7/13/2023.
PN81:
Tiffany M. Cartwright, of Washington, to be United
States District Judge for the Western District of
Washington
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 47. Record Vote Number:
180
PN169:
Myong J. Joun, of Massachusetts, to be United
States District Judge for the District of Massachusetts
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 46. Record Vote Number:
181
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Considered by Senate.
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By unanimous consent agreement, vote today.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 46. Record Vote Number:
182
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Whitehouse,
at 6:59 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today,
until 10 a.m. tomorrow.
