Mr. Peter Welch, from the State of Vermont, called the Senate
to order at 3 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 Saturday, September 30, 2023, the
Journal of the proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.
Certain Procedures Dispensed With
Pursuant to the order of Saturday, September 30, 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, October 3)
S.Res. 156 (Sen. Peters):
A resolution calling on the Government of the
Russian Federation to release United States citizen Paul Whelan.
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Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by
Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 394 (Sen. Schumer):
A resolution honoring the life of James L. Buckley
, former Senator for the State of New York.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Tuesday, October 3)
PN676:
James C. O'Brien, of Nebraska, to be an Assistant
Secretary of State (European and Eurasian Affairs)
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Considered by Senate.
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 63 - 32. Record Vote Number:
248
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate 10/04/2023.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Reed, at
7:12 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
10 a.m. tomorrow.
