Mr. Peter Welch, from the State of Vermont, called the Senate
to order at 3 p.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 Friday, January 26, 2024, the Journal
of the proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.
Certain Procedures Dispensed With
Pursuant to the order of Friday, January 26, 2024,
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 (Tuesday, January 30)
S.Res. 535 (Sen. Klobuchar):
A resolution recognizing January 30, 2024, as
"Help America Vote Day".
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by
Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Tuesday, January 30)
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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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 66 - 25. Record Vote Number:
25
PN1247:
Joseph Albert Laroski, Jr., of Maryland, to be a
Judge of the United States Court of International Trade
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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.
PN1257:
Lisa W. Wang, of the District of Columbia, to be a
Judge of the United States Court of International Trade
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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.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Schumer, at
6:39 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
10 a.m. tomorrow.
