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, November 2, 2023, the
Journal of the proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.
Certain Procedures Dispensed With
Pursuant to the order of Thursday, November 2, 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, November 6)
S. 41 (Sen. Durbin):
A bill to reauthorize the READ Act.
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Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
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Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
S.Res. 126 (Sen. Merkley):
A resolution recognizing the vital importance of
the Mekong River to Southeast Asia and the role of the Mekong-United States
Partnership in supporting the prosperity of the region.
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Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
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The committee amendment as amended agreed to by Unanimous Consent.
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Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by
Unanimous Consent.
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Amendment SA 1362 proposed by Senator Merkley.
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Amendment SA 1362 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 396 (Sen. Coons):
A resolution designating the week beginning on
October 8, 2023, as "National Wildlife Refuge Week".
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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. 451 (Sen. Tester):
A resolution permitting the collection of clothing
, toys, food, and housewares during the holiday season for charitable
purposes in Senate buildings.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by
Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 452 (Sen. Murray):
A resolution designating October 30, 2023, as a
national day of remembrance for the workers of the nuclear weapons program
of the United States.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Monday, November 6)
PN165:
Monica Ramirez Almadani, of California, to be
United States District Judge for the Central District of
California
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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.
PN499:
Ana de Alba, of California, to be United States
Circuit Judge for the Ninth Circuit
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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.
PN649:
Monica M. Bertagnolli, of Massachusetts, to be
Director of the National Institutes of Health
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Considered by Senate.
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 59 - 32. Record Vote Number:
292
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate 11/7/2023.
PN786:
Charlotte A. Burrows, of the District of Columbia,
to be a Member of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission for a term
expiring July 1, 2028
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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.
PN813:
Brandy R. McMillion, of Michigan, to be United
States District Judge for the Eastern District of
Michigan
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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.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Merkley, at
6:43 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
10 a.m. tomorrow.
