Mr. Raphael G. Warnock, from the State of Georgia, called the
Senate to order at 10 a.m., the Chaplain 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, May 16)
H.J.Res. 109 (Rep. Flood):
A joint resolution providing for congressional
disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule
submitted by the Securities and Exchange Commission relating to "Staff
Accounting Bulletin No. 121".
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Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
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Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 60 - 38. Record Vote
Number:
169
S.Res. 695 (Sen. Peters):
A resolution expressing support for the
designation of May 2024 as "Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month".
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 696 (Sen. Braun):
A resolution honoring the life and legacy of Carl
Daniel Erskine.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 697 (Sen. Graham):
A resolution designating the week of May 12
through May 18, 2024, as "National Police Week".
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 698 (Sen. Cassidy):
A resolution expressing support for the
designation of June 9, 2024, as "Veterans Get Outside Day".
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 699 (Sen. Scott, of SC):
A resolution congratulating the students, parents,
teachers, and leaders of charter schools across the United States for
making ongoing contributions to education and supporting the ideals and
goals of the 25th Annual National Charter Schools Week, to be held May 12
through May 18, 2024.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Thursday, May 16)
PN1238:
Seth Robert Aframe, of New Hampshire, to be United
States Circuit Judge for the First Circuit
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Considered by Senate.
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 43. Record Vote Number:
171
PN1437:
Camela C. Theeler, of South Dakota, to be United
States District Judge for the District of South Dakota
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 90 - 4. Record Vote Number:
170
PN1460:
Krissa M. Lanham, of Arizona, to be United States
District Judge for the District of Arizona
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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.
PN1462:
Angela M. Martinez, of Arizona, to be United
States District Judge for the District of Arizona
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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 3:51 p.m,
the Presiding Officer (Mr. Booker in the chair) declared the
Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until 3 p.m. on
Monday, May 20, 2024.
