Mr. Mark Kelly, from the State of Arizona, called the Senate
to order at 3:02 p.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and Mr. Kelly 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, December 7, 2023, the
Journal of the proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.
Certain Procedures Dispensed With
Pursuant to the order of Thursday, December 7, 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.
Executive Business (Monday, December 11)
PN769:
Jerry Edwards, Jr., of Louisiana, to be United
States District Judge for the Western District of
Louisiana
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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.
PN771:
Brandon S. Long, of Louisiana, to be United States
District Judge for the Eastern District of Louisiana
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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.
PN876:
Harry Coker, Jr., of Kansas, to be National Cyber
Director
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Considered by Senate.
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate 12/11/2023.
PN904:
Richard E.N. Federico, of Kansas, to be United
States Circuit Judge for the Tenth Circuit
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 61 - 29. Record Vote Number:
336
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Durbin, at
7:00 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
10:30 a.m. tomorrow.
