Mr. Benjamin L. Cardin, from the State of Maryland, called
the Senate to order at 10 a.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and Mr.
Cardin 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, July 24)
S.Res. 768 (Sen. Braun):
A resolution congratulating the Fighting Irish of
the University of Notre Dame men's lacrosse team for winning the 2024
National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Men's Lacrosse National
Championship.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 769 (Sen. Padilla):
A resolution recognizing the importance of mental
health for youth in the United States, and expressing the pressing need for
awareness and support for mental health care for children and adolescents.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 770 (Sen. Klobuchar):
A resolution expressing support for the
designation of July 2024 as "Disability Pride Month".
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Wednesday, July 24)
PN1344:
Margaret L. Taylor, of Maryland, to be Legal
Adviser of the Department of State
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 43. Record Vote Number:
217
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Considered by Senate.
PN1400:
Kashi Way, of Maryland, to be a Judge of the
United States Tax Court for a term of fifteen years
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Considered by Senate.
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 78 - 16. Record Vote Number:
215
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By unanimous consent agreement, vote 7/25/2024.
PN1401:
Adam B. Landy, of South Carolina, to be a Judge of
the United States Tax Court for a term of fifteen years
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 85 - 12. Record Vote Number:
216
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Considered by Senate.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Schatz, at
7:42 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
10 a.m. tomorrow.
