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, October 24)
S. 1170 (Sen. Cornyn):
A bill to reauthorize and update the Project Safe
Childhood program, and for other purposes.
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Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
S.Res. 397 (Sen. Coons):
A resolution designating October 16, 2023, and
October 16, 2024, as "World Food Day".
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Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by
Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 425 (Sen. Coons):
A resolution expressing the support of the Senate
for the designation of "Public Radio Music Day" and deep appreciation for
the role of public radio music stations in serving listeners, musicians,
and hundreds of communities in the United States.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 426 (Sen. Hoeven):
A resolution designating November 4, 2023, as
"National Bison Day".
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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 24)
PN155:
Jessica Looman, of Minnesota, to be Administrator
of the Wage and Hour Division, Department of Labor
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 47. Record Vote Number:
264
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Considered by Senate.
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate 10/25/2023.
PN980:
Michael G. Whitaker, of Vermont, to be
Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration for the term of five
years
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Considered by Senate.
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 94 - 0. Record Vote Number:
262
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 98 - 0. Record Vote Number:
263
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Whitehouse,
at 6:59 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today,
until 10 a.m. tomorrow.
