Mr. Peter Welch, from the State of Vermont, called the Senate
to order at 10 a.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and Mr. Welch 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 (Wednesday, January
10)
S.J.Res. 32 (Sen. Kennedy):
A joint resolution providing for congressional
disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule
submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Small
Business Lending Under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (Regulation B)".
--
Veto Message considered in Senate.
--
Failed of passage in Senate over veto by Yea-Nay Vote. 54 - 45. Record Vote
Number:
5
Executive Business (Wednesday, January 10)
PN376:
S. Kato Crews, of Colorado, to be United States
District Judge for the District of Colorado
--
Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 47. Record Vote Number:
3
--
Considered by Senate.
--
Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 48. Record Vote Number:
4
PN816:
Karoline Mehalchick, of Pennsylvania, to be United
States District Judge for the Middle District of
Pennsylvania
--
Considered by Senate.
--
Cloture motion withdrawn by unanimous consent in Senate.
PN837:
Erika L. McEntarfer, of the District of Columbia,
to be Commissioner of Labor Statistics, Department of Labor, for a term of
four years
--
By unanimous consent agreement, debate 1/10/2024.
--
Considered by Senate.
--
By unanimous consent agreement, debate 1/11/2024.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Schumer, at
5:21 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
10 a.m. tomorrow.
