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, May 22)
S. 4361 (Sen. Murphy):
A bill making emergency supplemental
appropriations for border security and combatting fentanyl for the fiscal
year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes.
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Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.
S.Res. 701 (Sen. Carper):
A resolution designating the week of May 19
through May 25, 2024, as "National Public Works Week".
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Wednesday, May 22)
PN1212:
Melissa Griffin Dalton, of Virginia, to be Under
Secretary of the Air Force
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 56 - 38. Record Vote Number:
180
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Considered by Senate.
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote 5/23/2024.
PN1434:
Dena M. Coggins, 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. 50 - 44. Record Vote Number:
178
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 44. Record Vote Number:
179
PN1462:
Angela M. Martinez, of Arizona, to be United
States District Judge for the District of Arizona
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 66 - 28. Record Vote Number:
177
Adjournment
Under the authority of the order of today, at 7:47 p.m,
the Presiding Officer (Ms. Hassan in the chair) declared the
Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until 10 a.m. tomorrow.
