Mr. Raphael G. Warnock, from the State of Georgia, called the
Senate to order at 10 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
17)
S. 3187 (Sen. Cornyn):
A bill to require the Department of Homeland
Security to publish various publications and reports regarding the number
of aliens seeking entry along the southern border of the United States
.
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Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
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Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
S. 4445 (Sen. Duckworth):
A bill to protect and expand nationwide access to
fertility treatment, including in vitro fertilization.
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Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate.
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Motion to proceed to consideration of the motion to reconsider the vote by
which cloture on the motion to proceed to S. 4445 was not invoked (Record
Vote No. 197) agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
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Motion by Senator Schumer to reconsider the vote by which cloture on the
motion to proceed to S. 4445 was not invoked (Record Vote No. 197) agreed
to in Senate by Voice Vote.
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Upon reconsideration, cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not
invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 44. Record Vote Number:
242
S.Res. 815 (Sen. Padilla):
A resolution designating the week beginning on
September 9, 2024, as "National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week"
.
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Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by
Unanimous Consent.
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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by
Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 823 (Sen. Cortez Masto):
A resolution recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month
and celebrating the heritage and culture of Latinos in the United States
and the immense contributions of Latinos to the United States
.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Tuesday, September 17)
PN1399:
Rose E. Jenkins, of the District of Columbia, to
be a Judge of the United States Tax Court for a term of fifteen
years
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By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII
waived.
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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.
PN1573:
Rebecca L. Pennell, of Washington, to be United
States District Judge for the Eastern District of
Washington
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Cloture motion withdrawn by unanimous consent in Senate.
PN1825:
Mary Kathleen Costello, of Pennsylvania, to be
United States District Judge for the Eastern District of
Pennsylvania
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Considered by Senate.
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 54 - 42. Record Vote Number:
241
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 41. Record Vote Number:
243
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Merkley, at
7:34 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
10 a.m. tomorrow.
