Mr. John W. Hickenlooper, from the State of Colorado, called
the Senate to order at 11 a.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and Mr.
Hickenlooper 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, September 11)
H.R. 7377 (Rep. Hunt):
A bill to amend the Federal Oil and Gas Royalty
Management Act of 1982 to improve the management of royalties from oil and
gas leases, and for other purposes.
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Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
S. 3764 (Sen. Rubio):
A bill to extend and authorize annual
appropriations for the United States Commission on International Religious
Freedom through fiscal year 2026.
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Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
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Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 810 (Sen. Peters):
A resolution expressing support for the
designation of the week of September 11 through September 17, 2024, as
"Patriot Week".
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 811 (Sen. Warnock):
A resolution condemning the horrific shooting at
Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, recognizing the victims, and
expressing condolences and support to their families and their communities.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Wednesday, September
11)
PN1574:
Kevin Gafford Ritz, of Tennessee, to be United
States Circuit Judge for the Sixth Circuit
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Considered by Senate.
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By unanimous consent agreement, vote 9/12/2024.
PN1618:
Heather M. Cahoon, of Montana, to be a Member of
the Board of Trustees of the Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall
Foundation for a term expiring October 6, 2024
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
PN1619:
Heather M. Cahoon, of Montana, to be a Member of
the Board of Trustees of the Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall
Foundation for a term expiring October 6, 2030
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
PN1807:
Mary Kay Lanthier, of Vermont, to be United States
District Judge for the District of Vermont
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 55 - 42. Record Vote Number:
235
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 55 - 42. Record Vote Number:
236
PN1826:
Laura Margarete Provinzino, of Minnesota, to be
United States District Judge for the District of
Minnesota
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 55 - 39. Record Vote Number:
237
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Considered by Senate.
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate 9/12/2024.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Whitehouse,
at 7:19 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today,
until 10 a.m. tomorrow.
