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 9, 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 9, 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 13)
S.Res. 427 (Sen. Cassidy):
A resolution calling on Congress, schools, and
State and local educational agencies to recognize the significant
educational implications of dyslexia that must be addressed, and
designating October 2023 as "National Dyslexia Awareness Month".
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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. 461 (Sen. Cruz):
A resolution congratulating the Texas Rangers for
winning the 2023 Major League Baseball World Series.
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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 13)
PN499:
Ana de Alba, of California, to be United States
Circuit Judge for the Ninth Circuit
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 - 43. Record Vote Number:
308
Recess
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Schumer, at
7:10 p.m., the Senate recessed, under its order of today, until 10
a.m. tomorrow.
