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 (Thursday, November
9)
H.R. 815 (Rep. Rodgers):
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to
make certain improvements relating to the eligibility of veterans to
receive reimbursement for emergency treatment furnished through the
Veterans Community Care program, and for other purposes.
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Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.
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Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate.
S.Res. 408 (Sen. Rosen):
A resolution condemning Hamas for its premeditated
, coordinated, and brutal terrorist attacks on Israel and demanding that
Hamas immediately release all hostages and return them to safety, and for
other purposes.
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Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
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Measure laid before Senate 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 1364 proposed by Senator Kaine for Senator Rosen.
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Amendment SA 1364 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 459 (Sen. Schatz):
A resolution recognizing National Native American
Heritage Month and celebrating the heritages and cultures of Native
Americans and the contributions of Native Americans to 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 (Thursday, November 9)
PN165:
Monica Ramirez Almadani, of California, to be
United States District Judge for the Central District of
California
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 44. Record Vote Number:
305
PN499:
Ana de Alba, of California, to be United States
Circuit Judge for the Ninth Circuit
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 42. Record Vote Number:
307
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Considered by Senate.
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate 11/13/2023.
PN813:
Brandy R. McMillion, of Michigan, to be United
States District Judge for the Eastern District of
Michigan
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 42. Record Vote Number:
306
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Kaine, at
4:28 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
3 p.m. on Monday, November 13, 2023.
