Mr. Raphael G. Warnock, from the State of Georgia, called the
Senate to order at 10 a.m., the Reverend Rabbi Mendy Deitsch, Director of
Chabad of the East Valley, Chandler, Arizona 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.
Legislative Business (Thursday, January
25)
S.Res. 533 (Sen. Heinrich):
A resolution expressing support for the
designation of January 21 through 27, 2024, as "National Board Certified
Teachers Week".
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Thursday, January 25)
PN119:
Joseph Goffman, of Pennsylvania, to be an
Assistant Administrator of the Environmental Protection
Agency
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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.
PN816:
Karoline Mehalchick, of Pennsylvania, to be United
States District Judge for the Middle District of
Pennsylvania
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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.
PN1246:
Joshua Paul Kolar, of Indiana, to be United States
Circuit Judge for the Seventh Circuit
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Considered by Senate.
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 66 - 29. Record Vote Number:
24
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate 1/30/2024.
PN1250:
Gretchen S. Lund, of Indiana, to be United States
District Judge for the Northern District of Indiana
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 87 - 6. Record Vote Number:
22
PN1255:
Kirk Edward Sherriff, of California, to be United
States District Judge for the Eastern District of
California
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 42. Record Vote Number:
23
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Considered by Senate.
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By unanimous consent agreement, vote to be determined.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Schumer, at
3:49 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
9 a.m. tomorrow.
