Mr. Michael F. Bennet, from the State of Colorado, called the
Senate to order at 10:01 a.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and Mr.
Bennet 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 (Tuesday, November
28)
S.Res. 476 (Sen. Blumenthal):
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of a
National Move Over Law Day.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 477 (Sen. Hyde-Smith):
A resolution commending the University of
Mississippi for 175 years of service to the State of Mississippi and the
United States.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 478 (Sen. Rosen):
A resolution designating November 2023 as
"National Hospice and Palliative Care Month".
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Tuesday, November 28)
PN157:
Jose Javier Rodriguez, of Florida, to be an
Assistant Secretary of Labor
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Cloture not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 44 - 51. Record Vote Number:
318
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Motion by Senator Schumer to reconsider the vote (Roll Call Vote No. 318)
by which cloture was not invoked on the nomination entered in Senate.
PN817:
Margaret M. Garnett, of New York, to be United
States District Judge for the Southern District of New
York
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 46. Record Vote Number:
316
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 46. Record Vote Number:
317
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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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 46. Record Vote Number:
315
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 consideration of nomination made in Senate.
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate 11/29/2023.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Durbin, at
5:46 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
10 a.m. tomorrow.
