Mr. Peter Welch, from the State of Vermont, called the Senate
to order at 10:30 a.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 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
18)
S.J.Res. 32 (Sen. Kennedy):
A joint resolution providing for congressional
disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule
submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Small
Business Lending Under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (Regulation B)".
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Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 44. Record Vote
Number:
260
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
S.Res. 414 (Sen. Graham):
A resolution designating October 8, 2023, as
"National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day".
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 415 (Sen. Schumer):
A resolution to authorize testimony and
representation in United States v. Samsel.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 416 (Sen. Schumer):
A resolution to authorize testimony and
representation in United States v. Sullivan.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Merkley, at
9:08 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
10 a.m. tomorrow.
