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, March 1, 2024, the Journal of
the proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.
Certain Procedures Dispensed With
Pursuant to the order of Friday, March 1, 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.
Executive Business (Tuesday, March 5)
PN1213:
Ronald T. Keohane, of New York, to be an Assistant
Secretary of Defense
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Considered by Senate.
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 65 - 29. Record Vote Number:
68
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate 3/6/2024.
PN1349:
Adrienne Jennings Noti, of the District of
Columbia, to be an Associate Judge of the Superior Court of the District of
Columbia for the term of fifteen 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.
Adjournment
Under the authority of the order of today, at 7:16 p.m,
the Presiding Officer (Mr. Kelly in the chair) declared the Senate
adjourned, under its order of today, until 10 a.m. tomorrow.
