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
24)
S. 2853 (Sen. Rosen):
A bill to require the Secretary of Health and
Human Services and the Secretary of Labor to conduct a study and issue a
report on grant programs to support the nursing workforce.
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Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by
Unanimous Consent.
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Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
S.J.Res. 38 (Sen. Rubio):
A joint resolution providing for congressional
disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule
submitted by the Federal Highway Administration relating to "Waiver of Buy
America Requirements for Electric Vehicle Chargers".
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Veto message received in Senate. Ordered held at the desk.
Executive Business (Wednesday, January 24)
PN1130:
Jacquelyn D. Austin, of South Carolina, to be
United States District Judge for the District of South
Carolina
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Considered by Senate.
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 79 - 17. Record Vote Number:
18
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 80 - 17. Record Vote Number:
20
PN1242:
Cristal C. Brisco, of Indiana, to be United States
District Judge for the Northern District of Indiana
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 68 - 29. Record Vote Number:
19
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 67 - 32. Record Vote Number:
21
PN1250:
Gretchen S. Lund, of Indiana, to be United States
District Judge for the Northern District of Indiana
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Cloture motion withdrawn by unanimous consent in Senate.
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote 1/25/2024.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Schumer, at
7:10 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
10 a.m. tomorrow.
