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 Friday, July 5, 2024, the Journal of
the proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.
Certain Procedures Dispensed With
Pursuant to the order of Friday, July 5, 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, July 8)
S. 4554 (Sen. Murray):
A bill to express support for protecting access to
reproductive health care after the Dobbs v. Jackson decision on June 24,
2022.
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Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.
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Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate.
S.Res. 736 (Sen. Coons):
A resolution recognizing the importance of
trademarks in the economy and the role of trademarks in protecting consumer
safety, by designating the month of July as "National Anti-Counterfeiting
and Consumer Education and Awareness Month".
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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.
Executive Business (Monday, July 8)
PN1236:
Colleen Duffy Kiko, of North Dakota, to be a
Member of the Federal Labor Relations Authority for a term of five years
expiring July 29, 2027
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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.
PN1357:
Anne Marie Wagner, of Virginia, to be a Member of
the Federal Labor Relations Authority for a term of five years expiring
July 1, 2029
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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.
PN1461:
Nancy L. Maldonado, of Illinois, 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. 47 - 43. Record Vote Number:
203
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Schumer, at
6:52 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
10 a.m. tomorrow.
