Mr. Raphael G. Warnock, from the State of Georgia, called the
Senate to order at 10:01 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 (Tuesday, September 10)
H.R. 7032 (Rep. Boyle):
A bill to amend the Congressional Budget and
Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to provide the Congressional Budget Office
with necessary authorities to expedite the sharing of data from executive
branch agencies, and for other purposes.
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Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
H.Con.Res. 124 (Rep. Lucas):
A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of
Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to present
the Congressional Gold Medals awarded under the Hidden Figures
Congressional Gold Medal Act.
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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 794 (Sen. Hyde-Smith):
A resolution designating September 25, 2024, as
"National Ataxia Awareness Day", and raising awareness of ataxia, ataxia
research, and the search for a cure.
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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. 806 (Sen. Blackburn):
A resolution recognizing May 22, 2024, as the
205th anniversary of the founding of Memphis, Tennessee, and acknowledging
the role that Memphis has played in shaping the history, culture, and
economy of the United States.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 807 (Sen. Schumer):
A resolution to constitute the majority party's
membership on certain committees for the One Hundred Eighteenth Congress,
or until their successors are chosen.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by
Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Tuesday, September 10)
PN1574:
Kevin Gafford Ritz, of Tennessee, to be United
States Circuit Judge for the Sixth Circuit
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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.
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate 9/11/2024.
PN1576:
Jeannette A. Vargas, of New York, to be United
States District Judge for the Southern District of New
York
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 43. Record Vote Number:
233
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 43. Record Vote Number:
234
PN1748:
Adam B. Abelson, of Maryland, to be United States
District Judge for the District of Maryland
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 43. Record Vote Number:
232
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Schumer, at
5:10 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
11 a.m. tomorrow.
