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, September
12)
H.R. 4366 (Rep. Carter):
A bill making appropriations for military
construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for
the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes
.
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Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure invoked in Senate by
Yea-Nay Vote. 85 - 12. Record Vote Number:
227
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Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate.
S.Res. 337 (Sen. Cardin):
A resolution designating the week beginning
September 10, 2023, as "National Direct Support Professionals Recognition
Week".
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 338 (Sen. Peters):
A resolution expressing support for the
designation of the week of September 11 through September 17 as "Patriot
Week".
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 339 (Sen. Carper):
A resolution authorizing the Sergeant at Arms and
Doorkeeper of the Senate to conduct a blood donation drive on September 28,
2023.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by
Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Tuesday, September 12)
PN287:
Jeffrey Irvine Cummings, of Illinois, to be United
States District Judge for the Northern District of
Illinois
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 44. Record Vote Number:
225
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 45. Record Vote Number:
226
PN551:
Tanya J. Bradsher, of Virginia, to be Deputy
Secretary of Veterans Affairs
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 46. Record Vote Number:
224
PN768:
Michael Colin Casey, of Kentucky, to be Director
of the National Counterintelligence and Security Center
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Whitehouse,
at 6:47 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today,
until 12 noon tomorrow.
