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.
Executive Business (Tuesday, January 9)
PN119:
Joseph Goffman, of Pennsylvania, to be an
Assistant Administrator of the Environmental Protection
Agency
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Cloture motion withdrawn by unanimous consent in Senate.
PN157:
Jose Javier Rodriguez, of Florida, to be an
Assistant Secretary of Labor
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate 1/9/2024.
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Considered by Senate.
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Second cloture motion withdrawn by unanimous consent in Senate.
PN816:
Karoline Mehalchick, of Pennsylvania, to be United
States District Judge for the Middle District of
Pennsylvania
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate 1/9/2024.
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Considered by Senate.
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate 1/10/2024.
PN837:
Erika L. McEntarfer, of the District of Columbia,
to be Commissioner of Labor Statistics, Department of Labor, for a term of
four years
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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.
PN1020:
John A. Kazen, of Texas, to be United States
District Judge for the Southern District of Texas
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 83 - 14. Record Vote Number:
2
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Schumer, at
6:00 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
10 a.m. tomorrow.
