Ms. Tammy Duckworth, from the State of Illinois, called the
Senate to order at 3 p.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and Ms.
Duckworth 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 Thursday, June 13, 2024, the Journal
of the proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.
Certain Procedures Dispensed With
Pursuant to the order of Thursday, June 13, 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 (Monday, June 17)
S.Res. 710 (Sen. Fischer):
A resolution supporting the designation of May 29,
2024, as "Mental Health Awareness in Agriculture Day" to raise awareness
around mental health in the agricultural industry and workforce and to
continue to reduce stigma associated with mental illness.
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Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by
Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 737 (Sen. Fischer):
A resolution supporting Senate military-connected
fellowship opportunities, and for other purposes.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by
Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Monday, June 17)
PN1353:
Katherine E. Oler, 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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Considered by Senate.
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 39. Record Vote Number:
198
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate 6/18/2024.
PN1461:
Nancy L. Maldonado, of Illinois, to be United
States Circuit Judge for the Seventh Circuit
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Motion to proceed to executive session to consideration of measure 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 6:33 p.m,
the Presiding Officer (Mr. Heinrich in the chair) declared the
Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until 10 a.m. tomorrow.
