Mr. Peter Welch, from the State of Vermont, called the Senate
to order at 3:01 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, September 1, 2023, the Journal
of the proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.
Certain Procedures Dispensed With
Pursuant to the order of Friday, September 1, 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
.
Legislative Business (Tuesday, September
5)
S.Res. 327 (Sen. Reed):
A resolution designating August 16, 2023, as
"National Airborne Day".
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Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by
Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Tuesday, September 5)
PN645:
Philip Nathan Jefferson, of North Carolina, to be
Vice Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System for a
term of four years
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Considered by Senate.
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 83 - 10. Record Vote Number:
213
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote 9/6/2023.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Schumer, at
6:50 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
10 a.m. tomorrow.
