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 Friday, November 24, 2023, the Journal
of the proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.
Certain Procedures Dispensed With
Pursuant to the order of Friday, November 24, 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 27)
S.Res. 473 (Sen. Smith):
A resolution designating October 2023 as "National
Principals Month".
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 474 (Sen. Shaheen):
A resolution designating November 2023 as American
Diabetes Month.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 475 (Sen. Braun):
A resolution honoring the life and legacy of Coach
Robert Montgomery "Bobby" Knight.
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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 27)
PN500:
Irma Carrillo Ramirez, of Texas, to be United
States Circuit Judge for the Fifth 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.
PN903:
Jeffrey M. Bryan, of Minnesota, to be United
States District Judge for the District of Minnesota
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Considered by Senate.
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 42. Record Vote Number:
314
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate 11/28/2023.
PN1022:
Micah W.J. Smith, of Hawaii, to be United States
District Judge for the District of Hawaii
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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.
PN1023:
Jamel Semper, of New Jersey, to be United States
District Judge for the District of New Jersey
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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.
PN1053:
Shanlyn A.S. Park, of Hawaii, to be United States
District Judge for the District of Hawaii
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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 Ms. Smith, at
6:51 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
10 a.m. tomorrow.
