Ms. Tammy Duckworth, from the State of Illinois, called the
Senate to order at 3 p.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and Ms.
Duckworth 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 Friday, October 13, 2023, the Journal
of the proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.
Certain Procedures Dispensed With
Pursuant to the order of Friday, October 13, 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 (Monday, October 16)
S.Res. 406 (Sen. Grassley):
A resolution to honor the life and death of
Richard Clarence Clark, former Senator for the State of Iowa.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Monday, October 16)
PN42:
Karen Sasahara, of Massachusetts, to be Ambassador
to the State of Kuwait
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
PN812:
Jennifer L. Hall, of Pennsylvania, to be United
States District Judge for the District of Delaware
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Considered by Senate.
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 63 - 26. Record Vote Number:
254
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate 10/17/2023.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Ms. Smith, at
6:50 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
10 a.m. tomorrow.
