Mr. John W. Hickenlooper, from the State of Colorado, called
the Senate to order at 10 a.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and Mr.
Hickenlooper 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, October
4)
S.Res. 398 (Sen. Collins):
A resolution designating the week of September 25
through September 29, 2023, as "National Clean Energy Week".
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 399 (Sen. Boozman):
A resolution expressing support for the
designation of October 1 through October 7, 2023, as "National 4-H Week".
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 400 (Sen. Padilla):
A resolution honoring the life and legacy of
Dianne Feinstein, the late Senator for the State of California.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 401 (Sen. Wicker):
A resolution honoring the life, legacy, and
contributions of James William Buffett.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 402 (Sen. Hoeven):
A resolution designating October 26, 2023, as the
"Day of the Deployed".
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 403 (Sen. Boozman):
A resolution recognizing the 10th anniversary of
the USA Rice-Ducks Unlimited Rice Stewardship Partnership.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 404 (Sen. Shaheen):
A resolution designating October 4, 2023, as
"Energy Efficiency Day" in celebration of the economic and environmental
benefits that have been driven by private sector innovation and Federal
energy efficiency policies.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 405 (Sen. Brown):
A resolution expressing support for the
designation of September 30, 2023, as "National Veterans Suicide Prevention
Day".
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Wednesday, October 4)
PN65:
Karla Ann Gilbride, of Maryland, to be General
Counsel of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission for a term of four
years
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Motion to proceed to executive session to consideration of nomination
agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
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Cloture motion presented in Senate.
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By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII
waived.
PN451:
Brendan Abell Hurson, of Maryland, to be United
States District Judge for the District of Maryland
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 54 - 44. Record Vote Number:
250
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 44. Record Vote Number:
251
PN589:
Susan Kim DeClercq, of Michigan, to be United
States District Judge for the Eastern District of
Michigan
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 54 - 44. Record Vote Number:
252
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 42. Record Vote Number:
253
PN590:
Julia Kathleen Munley, of Pennsylvania, to be
United States District Judge for the Middle District of
Pennsylvania
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Motion to proceed to executive session to consideration of nomination
agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
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Cloture motion presented in Senate.
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By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII
waived.
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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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 67 - 31. Record Vote Number:
249
PN812:
Jennifer L. Hall, of Pennsylvania, to be United
States District Judge for the District of Delaware
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Motion to proceed to executive session to consideration of nomination
agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
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Cloture motion presented in Senate.
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By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII
waived.
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate 10/16/2023.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Schumer, at
9:21 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
9:45 a.m. on Friday, October 6, 2023.
