Mr. Peter Welch, from the State of Vermont, called the Senate
to order at 10 a.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 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, September
6)
S.Res. 329 (Sen. Schumer):
A resolution to authorize testimony and
representation in United States v. Horn.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 330 (Sen. Cornyn):
A resolution expressing support for the goals and
ideals of National Child Abuse Prevention Month.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Voice Vote.
S.Res. 331 (Sen. Wicker):
A resolution designating August 2023 as "National
Catfish Month".
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Wednesday, September
6)
PN644:
Lisa DeNell Cook, of Michigan, to be a Member of
the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System for a term of fourteen
years from February 1, 2024
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number:
217
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 47. Record Vote Number:
218
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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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 88 - 10. Record Vote Number:
214
PN646:
Adriana Debora Kugler, of Maryland, to be a Member
of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System for the unexpired
term of fourteen years from February 1, 2012
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 45. Record Vote Number:
219
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Considered by Senate.
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote 9/7/2023.
PN743:
Gwynne A. Wilcox, of New York, to be a Member of
the National Labor Relations Board for the term of five years expiring
August 27, 2028
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 49. Record Vote Number:
215
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 48. Record Vote Number:
216
Recess
Under the authority of the order of today, at 7:25 p.m,
the Presiding Officer (Ms. Smith in the chair) declared the Senate
recessed, under its order of today, until 10 a.m. tomorrow
.
