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
19)
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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Considered by Senate.
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Considered by Senate.
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Considered by Senate.
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Considered by Senate.
S.Res. 238 (Sen. Tester):
A resolution expressing support for recognizing
September 20 as National Service Dog Day.
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Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by
Unanimous Consent.
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Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by
Unanimous Consent.
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Amendment SA 1261 proposed by Senator Reed for Senator Tester.
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Amendment SA 1261 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 351 (Sen. King):
A resolution designating September 25, 2023, as
"National Lobster Day".
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 352 (Sen. Manchin):
A resolution designating September 2023 as
"National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month".
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Tuesday, September 19)
PN173:
Rita F. Lin, of California, to be United States
District Judge for the Northern District of California
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 45. Record Vote Number:
231
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 45. Record Vote Number:
232
PN591:
Vernon D. Oliver, of Connecticut, to be United
States District Judge for the District of Connecticut
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 44. Record Vote Number:
230
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Reed, at
7:52 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
10 a.m. tomorrow.
