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 Thursday, October 26, 2023, the
Journal of the proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.
Certain Procedures Dispensed With
Pursuant to the order of Thursday, October 26, 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 30)
S. 1146 (Sen. Cornyn):
A bill to amend part E of title IV of the Social
Security Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to
identify obstacles to identifying and responding to reports of children
missing from foster care and other vulnerable foster youth, to provide
technical assistance relating to the removal of such obstacles, and for
other purposes.
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Senate Committee on Finance discharged by Unanimous Consent.
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Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Monday, October 30)
PN452:
Matthew James Maddox, of Maryland, to be United
States District Judge for the District of Maryland
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Considered by Senate.
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 54 - 40. Record Vote Number:
273
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate 10/31/2023.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Ms. Smith, at
7:03 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
10 a.m. tomorrow.
